Besides Sex & Salvation
a marriage manual for the Christian single
Part 1: What’s So Awesome About Marriage? – Understanding The Call
Many single people fear marriage. Others long for it… for all the wrong reasons. In this section we focus on the role of faith in singleness, courtship and marriage – the believing, if you will – believing in God’s desire to care for you, His ability to guide you and His power to sustain you (before and in marriage).
We address these questions:
- What’s the point of marriage?
- What are the right reasons for getting married?
- What are the wrong reasons for getting married?
- What should I expect from marriage?
- What does a Godly marriage look like?
- If marriage is so great why do so many get divorced?
- How can I beat the odds?
Part 2: What Do You Do Now? – Preparing For The Call
In our culture, most will spend at least 12 years in school preparing for the calling of career. How long does it take to prepare for the calling of marriage… and what does that preparation look like? This section deals primarily with discipline – the doing – the disciplines you will need to master to sustain a successful marriage… disciplines that you will want to develop NOW in your current relationships before you get married.
We address these questions:
- What makes a successful marriage?
- How important is compatibility?
- How do I attract the right kind of person?
- To date or not to date? – That is the question.
- How do I maintain purity?
Part 3: Desperation, Desire or Divine? – Discerning The Call
If marriage is a calling, how do you know if you’re called… and to whom… and when? This section deals with wisdom – the knowing – knowing God’s will, God’s voice, just knowing God period.
We address these questions:
- Am I the marriage type?
- What are the right things to look for in a mate?
- What are things to watch out for?
- How do I know if they’re “the one?”
- How do I know if I’m ready for marriage?
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