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Send us a textIn this deeply personal episode, I open up about two major life events—my wedding and baby shower—that were entirely decided for me. From the guest list to the location, nothing was truly mine. I share how these moments, which should have been joyful and celebratory, were orchestrated by the controlling hands of the group I was part of. Join me as I reflect on the emotional toll of having such meaningful life experiences taken over by others and how I began the journey of reclaiming my autonomy.Support the showThe perspectives shared on HOW TO LEAVE A CULT are personal and do...

Preparing for Marriage God's Way is a marriage counseling resource that uses thoughtful self-examination to reveal the personalities, background, and expectations that you and your partner are bringing to your union. Through rigorous Bible study, you will learn about God's expectations for marriage and be equipped with his solutions for dealing with typical marriage conflicts. Three follow-up lessons after your marriage help you to reflect on all that's happened after you said, "I do."

This complete, easy-to-use guide explains everything you need to know to plan your own Jewish wedding in today’s ever-changing world where the very definition of what constitutes a Jewish wedding is up for discussion. With enthusiasm and flair, Anita Diamant provides choices for every stage of a wedding—including celebrations before and after the ceremony itself—providing both traditional and contemporary options. She explains the Jewish tradition of love and marriage with references drawn from Biblical, Talmudic, and mystical texts and stories.

In this update to "The Bride of Christ and the Rapture of the Apostolic church,' Dr. Thompson uses his years of studying Eschatology and the Orthodox Jewish Community to enlighten the Christian church concerning past events and those that are to come to come. Although this is not an exhaustive study on end times, it will serve as a cliff notes version for those who desire a basic understanding of how the modern church fits into God's plan of the ages.

This book takes a deep dive into the Old Testament and New Testament's use and development of the Wedding Metaphor in Scripture. The book develops the importance of the Wedding Metaphor in understanding the heart and character of God Himself. Additionally, we learn some amazing aspects of the plans and purposes of God regarding the Creation from beginning to the end of time.

From New York Times best-selling author of The Wednesday Letters comes the completion of one family's journey to survive their past and forge their own future. With no more secrets . . . When Noah Cooper bumps into Rachel, it's love at first sight, at least for Noah. Rachel isn't so sure. But Noah's charm pays off, and he introduces his bride-to-be to a special Cooper family tradition: The wedding letters. Family and friends of the happy couple are invited to send letters of advice on love, life, and happiness.

A family secret might destroy a couple's hope for marriage.Elizabeth Canning discovers an awful secret in her estranged aunt’s diary. Believing her chances for a happy marriage are spoiled, she leaves her fiancé a letter and flees town. In hopes that distance will heal her broken heart, she takes refuge in her grandparents’ Pennsylvania home.Anticipating a Christmas Eve wedding with Elizabeth, David Stinner is confused by her letter and desperate to find her. Can David root out the truth? FInd out.

For many people the wedding day is one of the most important days of one's life. Much effort is put into the wedding day, The financial cost and the stress of the day is huge to say the least. However the joy of being married supersedes all the hassle of the day. Wedding days are wonderful because it is the gateway towards a wonderful married life, a time of love and sharing between two people plus the opportunity to have godly offspring.

At a time when the institution of marriage is failing in our culture, Christians are making a renewed commitment to discover the richness of biblical marriages as the foundation of society. In this collection of wedding sermons, Peter Leithart illuminates the subject from many perspectives, forming a loose, down-to-earth "systematic theology of marriage" that connects marriage with the doctrines of creation, salvation, sacraments, church, eschatology, and more.

In this audiobook, Father Thomas Keating explores the tragedy of September 11 from the perspective of Christ-consciousness and its continuing emergence in the world. Even as he describes the attacks of that day as the culmination of all of the last century's growing violence and disregard for life, he shows us how to recognize the resultant suffering as an expression of the agony of Christ on the cross that is extended to all humanity.

Although the book first appeared in 1616, the story takes place over 150 years earlier. It is an allegoric romance (story) divided into Seven Days, or Seven Journeys, like Genesis, and tells us about the way Christian Rosenkreuz was invited to go to a wonderful castle full of miracles, in order to assist the Chymical Wedding of the king and the queen, that is, the husband and the bride. The story begins on an evening near Easter. In the final chapter - the seventh day - CRC is knighted; the year is 1459.

Sparks Fly by New York Times and USA Today best seller Lucy Kevin, is a fun, sweet, contemporary romance about the "magic" of falling in love. Angelina Morgan is a beautiful consultant who practices an ancient art form called Feng Shui. Will Scott is an all-business CEO who doesn't believe anything he can't see and touch. With the help of a meddling ex-wife, a well-meaning best friend, and a matchmaking mother, Angelina and Will are about to find out what happens when opposites attract...and sparks fly.

We at Mindfulness Guided Meditation have studied meditation to guide you through a relaxing, welcoming, comforting journey, which helps you to find the positivity and gives you useful tools to achieve happiness. We firmly believe that happiness is a path, and we will be happy to be a small step toward a healthier, happier, and more positive you.

When you are ready to officiate a marriage ceremony, or you are planning your own marriage ceremony, this handbook is one of the most important resources you will use. The information in this handbook is the result of Rev. Lance officiating more than 1,700 wedding ceremonies over 20 years. There were days at his wedding chapel when he was marrying five couples in a day of celebration.

50 Things to Know brings you 10 books in one called 500 Things to Know About Marriage by authors with years of personal experience.

Send us a textHave you ever wondered what it's like to get married in the world of Scientology's Sea Organization? Join us as Claire and I pull back the curtain on our own wedding day, filled with rigid rules and overwhelming scrutiny. We dive into the intricate approval processes that dictated every aspect of our ceremony, from navigating stringent policies on physical contact to dealing with the bureaucratic hurdles involved in planning our special day. As we share our personal memories and the emotional journey of retrieving our wedding video after escaping Scientology, you'll get a ...

In this brief audiobook How To Give a Christian Wedding Toast, you will discover how to give a fun, creative, and Christ-centered wedding toast as you grow in your relationship with the Lord. In four easy steps, you will learn the “Christian toast idea” method of wedding speeches. Your wedding toast will stand out as you give glory to God and share the good news about Jesus Christ with the bride, groom, and wedding guests.

Marriage was first, God's idea, and your marriage can be even more beautiful than your wedding ceremony if you apply the principles of marriage that God's word teaches. I have experienced firsthand the pain of watching my love slowly "transform" into an enemy, and it is not a good place to be at. I know every doubt and despair you feel because I have been there too. Everything changed when I got hold of the biblical truths in this audiobook. By God’s grace, I was able to turn the tide in my home and found the willpower to make my marriage work again.

Honor Kennel thought marrying Gabe Chupp would solve everything. It would give her and her parents a roof over their heads. It would allow them to stay put in Hollybrook. But there is one glaring problem. She doesn’t love Gabe. Oh, he’s a nice enough guy, but there are no sparks. No passion. Gabe Chupp can’t believe his good fortune - God is certainly smiling down on him. He’s secretly loved Honor for years, so when she begins seeking him out, he is over the moon. But after their wedding, something is wrong.

When Adrianne found out she was pregnant eight years ago, she made the decision to leave Bible school and raise her child alone. Staying would have prevented her boyfriend from fulfilling his God-appointed mission in life. But every day since, she has regretted her decision. Chris - rejected, confused, and heartbroken - finished school and soon found himself in Nicaragua, loving life as a missionary. But the void left by Adrianne's unexplained departure remains.