A Lasting Promise: The Christian Guide to Fighting for Your Marriage

A Lasting Promise: The Christian Guide to Fighting for Your Marriage

Author: Scott M. Stanley | Language: English | ISBN: 1118672925 | Format: PDF

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PRAISE FOR A Lasting Promise

“I’ve long prayed for people to discover from sound research how to help couples thrive. I truly believe that Scott Stanley and his colleagues are an answer to that prayer. I not only give this book ‘two thumbs up,’ but I lift up both my hands in thanksgiving to God for the work they are doing.”
—Gary Smalley, author, The DNA of Relationships

“This is much more than a second edition—in many ways it’s a new book. The research is cutting edge and the theological integration is deeper, yet it’s somehow even more practical. A Lasting Promise will free you to enjoy the deep levels of intimacy that God designed for marriage.”
—Gary J. Oliver, Th.M., Ph.D., professor, John Brown University; author, Mad About Us

“What a fantastic book! Few marriage resources can stand on as much solid research as A Lasting Promise. Its practical strategies and applications have made it a favorite among couples. The Christian underpinnings make this new edition ideal for couples who prize their faith.”
—Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, authors, Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts

“The first edition of this book was so helpful to our marriage that it’s become required reading for every newlywed in our church. This has produced many couples wise beyond their years. We’re excited to introduce this new edition to our congregation, as well as to replace our personal copy that is falling apart due to heavy use—a fate this new edition will also suffer.”
—John and Pam McGee, Watermark Community Church, Dallas, Texas

About the Author

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.

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Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: Jossey-Bass; New and Revised Edition edition (January 7, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1118672925
ISBN-13: 978-1118672921
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Acknowledgments vii

Introduction xi

Part 1 Foundations1

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 309

Appendix C Research and Scholarly References 313

Notes 319

About the Authors 321

Index 323

Scripture Index 335

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