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The revised edition of the bestselling Christian guide to a happy marriage
For more than fifteen years, Scott Stanley's A Lasting Promise has offered solutions to common problems--facing conflicts, problem solving, improving communication, and dealing with core issues--within a Christian framework. Thoroughly revised and updated, this new edition is filled with sacred teachings of scripture, the latest research on marriage, and clear examples from the lives of couples. The book's strategies are designed to help couples improve communication, understand commitment, bring more fun into their relationship, and enhance their sex lives.
* Lead author Scott Stanley is co-director of the Center for Marital and Family Studies at the University of Denver and coauthor of Fighting for Your Marriage, which has sold more than a million copies.
* Offers reflections on how to enhance anyone's marriage over the long term and avoid divorce
* Covers recent cultural shifts, such as dealing with the endless technological distraction and issues with social networking
* New themes include the chemistry of love, the life-long implications of having bodies, and how to support one another emotionally
* Uses illustrative examples from couples' lives and rich integration of insights from scripture
This important book offers an invaluable resource for all couples who want to honor and preserve the holy sacrament of their union.
Table des matières
Acknowledgments vii
Introduction xi
Part 1 Foundations 1
1 Naked and Unashamed 3
2 Communication Danger Signs 16
3 Asking God: Praying for Your Marriage 34
4 We Found Your Keys 51
5 Talking Without Fighting 69
6 Finding Solutions to Problems 86
Part 2 Complexity 107
7 Jars of Clay: Why Bodies Matter 109
8 Handling Events, Understanding Issues 131
9 Unraveling the Mysteries of Expectations 150
10 Protecting "Us" in iWorld: Marriage and Technology 170
Part 3 Deeper Connection 189
11 Positive Bonding: Keeping Fun and Friendship Alive 191
12 Touch and Sexual Oneness 207
13 Got Your Back: Carrying Each Other's Burdens 220
Part 4 The Promise Is Lasting 241
14 The Power of Commitment 243
15 Forgiveness and Restoration 264
16 Spiritual Blessings and Intimacy 283
17 Onward 297
Appendices 301
Appendix A Getting More Help with Serious Problems 303
Appendix B Resources from PREP(r) 309
Appendix C Research and Scholarly References 313
Notes 319
About the Authors 321
Index 323
Scripture Index 335
A propos de l'auteur
Scott Stanley, Ph.D., coauthor of
Fighting for Your Marriage, codirects the Center for Marital and Family Studies at the University of Denver.
Daniel Trathen, Ph.D., is a psychologist in private practice and counseling educator.
Savanna McCain, Ph.D., is a psychologist in private practice.
Milt Bryan has been a counselor to couples for over twenty-five years.
Résumé
The revised edition of the bestselling Christian guide to a happy marriage For more than fifteen years, Scott Stanley's A Lasting Promise has offered solutions to common problems facing conflicts, problem solving, improving communication, and dealing with core issues within a Christian framework.
