Designed Marriage

Audiobook narrated by Gary Thomas. What if God designed marriage to make you holy instead of happy? What if your relationship isn't as much about you and your spouse as it is about you and God? In Sacred Marriage, bestselling author Gary Thomas uncovers the ways that your marriage can become a...

"Grace Helena Walz has taken her place among such treasured Southern novelists as Dorothea Benton and Anne Rivers Siddons." --Mary Kay Andrews, NYT bestselling author "This is a positively charming debut from a stand-out new voice. Add it to your TBR list immediately!" --Kristy Woodson Harvey...

A fake marriage. A desperate escape. A bond that becomes all too real. Marius Jacobson has six months until he can access his trust fund and escape his abusive family. But when they arrange his marriage to a notoriously cruel alpha, his timeline collapses. Desperate, he proposes a deal to Aubrey Spinner—the only alpha who's ever treated him with kindness: a fake marriage, a fabricated bond, and freedom at the end. Aubrey knows he owes Marius's family everything. But watching them sell their omega son to a monster is a debt he can't repay with silence. He agrees to the deception, expecting...

THIS BOOK CAN TRULY CHANGE YOUR LOVE LIFE! Have you been single longer than you'd like? Does your current relationship or marriage feel disconnected? Has healthy love eluded you? You are not alone! Whether you're single, searching for the right man, or already in a relationship, this book is essential reading! It's an insightful guide that takes us back to the fundamentals of love and connection in a time of rising divorce rates, suicides, anxiety, fear, and strained relationships. It serves as a coach to raise awareness of our actions that aren't yielding the desired love results and how ...

God’s Divine Design for Dating and Marriage is an exhaustive answer to what God thinks about love and sexuality and provides a step-by-step process for building God-centered relationships. As they wandered through the wilderness, God provided Moses and the Israelites with instructions for the Tabernacle. More than a building, the Tabernacle was a sacred space for covenant. Its design provides modern believers with a blueprint for reflecting God’s glory through intimacy. You will: Gain the power to recognize and apologetically resist worldly images and messages about dating, marriage, ...

Redefine romance and build loving connections you yearn for with the help of this guide for couples—perfect for readers of 8 Rules of Love and the Love Prescription. Grounded in two decades of original research and work with couples from around the world, Love by Design introduces a...

Have you ever felt like your "I do" in marriage has turned into "I don’t anymore?" Have you ever felt that the man you thought was your soulmate has turned into more of a roommate? If so, then Lovestruck will help you see your marriage from a fresh perspective and reignite the passion that was...

The Song of Solomon offers strikingly candid - and timeless - insights on romance, dating, marriage, and sex. We need it. Because emotions rise and fall with a single glance, touch, kiss, or word. And we are inundated with songs, movies, and advice that contradicts God's design for love and intimacy. Matt Chandler helps navigate these issues for both singles and marrieds by revealing the process Solomon himself followed: attraction, courtship, marriage...even arguing. The Mingling of Souls will forever change how you view and approach love.

You will find that much of what I present here is counter culture to the psychology and martial counseling approaches today. It centers on a perspective that is taught in the Bible which gives a mindset as to how biblical marriage differs from that popular notion many today follow. That mindset becomes the spring board to the how to of living out a biblical marriage that is not only fulfilling, but gives clarity to life in a way that most don’t understand.

Unlock the Secrets to a Fulfilling Marriage! Are you ready to transform your marriage from ordinary to extraordinary? Look no further! In "The Big Book of Marriage," Dr. Scott and Leah Silverii offer profound insights, practical wisdom, and heartfelt encouragement to help couples navigate the beautiful journey of matrimony. What's Inside: 1. Healing Hearts, Restoring Bonds: - Discover how to mend wounds, forgive, and rebuild trust. - Learn powerful communication techniques to bridge emotional gaps. - Explore the art of vulnerability and emotional intimacy. 2. Thriving Together: - Dive into ...

She reads people, and he reads manuals. He doesn't ask for directions, and she doesn't appreciate his advice. She is so mysterious, and he is so practical. He does not seem to listen, and she seems so emotional. The list goes on and on . . . In a world where men and women are constantly told...

Over half a million listeners have joined the journey of Instagram sensations Ashley and Dino Petrone. Through their popular online community Arrows and Bow, Ashley and Dino share their adventures, mishaps, and joys of building a life together using an unexpected element: design.

How can Christian men and women live faithfully in a world confused over sexuality and gender? Surely we must be reminded of what Scripture teaches. Yet as God’s design for sexuality is being suppressed and denied in the modern world, we need to hear it articulated in a fresh and accessible way. God’s Good Design presents the historic, biblical view of sexuality in a manner that is appealing even to those who have been conditioned to believe it is scary or oppressive.

Publicist Johanna Watson never expected a fake marriage to become her only chance at saving her career. CEO Austin Clarke needs a wife to silence his critics, and she needs a shield from scandal. Their staged holiday union is supposed to be strictly business—until Christmas lights, family drama, and a single kiss under the mistletoe blur the line between arrangement and desire. As the world watches their “perfect” holiday marriage unfold, Johanna and Austin find themselves tangled in feelings neither of them planned for. With reputations, futures, and hearts on the line, they must ...

Do you desire a new new normal of healthy life giving relationships as well as increased peace and joy in your everyday life? In this 14 day devotional we will embark on an inner healing journey. We will take a look at some biblical truths revealed throughout scripture, that we can safely build the foundations of our lives upon. There will be times to reflect on your unique upbringing and childhood years, allowing the Holy Spirit to bring healing of past wounds and freedom from unhealthy patterns, actions or thoughts passed on from previous generations. We will explore some of life’s core...

Opposites attract in this American historical romance when a young American suffragette eschews marriage until a handsome detective is hired to protect her from a dangerous stalker. A tenacious reporter. Defying her father’s edict to avoid suffragette politics in his newspaper, Allie Baldwin is determined to write about more significant issues than fashion and society parties. She knows her column can make a difference. But when Allie gets caught in the crossfire at a suffragette rally, her parents take matters into their own hands by hiring the best detective in town to protect her. A ...

After being widowed on her wedding day, Emma Johnson moves to Cheyenne with her sister-in-law to start over. When her deceased husband's brother travels with her to help her get established, she finds herself drawn to him. But is he only after his brother's inheritance, or does he truly care for her in return?

After filing for divorce twice in our marriage, I couldn’t help but wonder if we were even beyond God’s help. It turned out the answer was “No”, and that is what this book is about. We have learned a lot about how God designed marriage to work since then and can keep you from a lot of pain and failure if you will read with an open mind….

Let me start with a little story about John and me. It was a Saturday afternoon, and we had the house to ourselves. No errands, no meetings, no distractions—just the two of us. We decided to make dinner together, but as we got started, John suggested something a little unconventional. "What if we cooked in the nude?" he said with a grin. I laughed, half-expecting him to be joking, but when he started peeling off his shirt, I thought, Why not? What followed was one of the most joyful and liberating evenings we’ve ever shared. Chopping vegetables, stirring sauces, and sharing laughs—all...

God likes sex. He made it, and He likes everything He made. Sex is an amazing experience that can be the perfect moment in a beautiful, covenant relationship. Except when it isn’t. No one likes sex that is troublesome, unfulfilling and wounding. Not even God. But sex was never designed to just be a stand-alone experience. God designed it to function within a system in the same way He created the universe to work within a system. In fact, God started the whole thing with naked—good naked, and not afraid or ashamed.