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Many Christians see conflict as a dirty word—something to be avoided at all costs. After all, aren't Christians to be peacemakers who strive to maintain unity? But, as Lou Priolo reminds us, many other things that the Bible exhorts us to do—such as convicting, rebuking, and admonishing other Christians—make conflict a necessary part of the Christian life. Lou takes us through the biblical principles of conflict resolution, beginning before conflict even starts. 

Does your soul mate feel more like a roommate? This year-long devotional will help you and your spouse go deep in your faith, nurture your marriage, and make laughter a part of your everyday life. Each weekly devotion in Greater Joy TWOgether includes a short reading, a Scripture verse, thoughtful conversation prompts, ideas for putting the week’s theme into action, and prayer starters to draw you closer to God and each other.

When Chris Padgett met Linda Dodge for the first time at the end of high school, sparks flew. Or maybe that was just the glare from Chris's mustard-yellow polyester vintage suit, a typical item in his shock-and-awe wardrobe. Linda was impressed if puzzled, but the beautiful cheerleader and Chris, winner of the senior class's "Most Unique Personality" award, were soon a couple.

A message of hope for spouses everywhere. Greg and Julie Alexander thought divorce was the only way out of their lifeless, loveless marriage. Quite unexpectedly, a faithful priest guided them back to the truths of the church, and as they began to incorporate these truths into their lives, they were able to restore the love they once had for each other. Marriage 911 chronicles their journey back from the brink of divorce to marital happiness built on a strong Catholic faith.

We want to encourage you not to settle for where your marriage currently is. Or if you're not yet married, don't settle in your mind for a mediocre marriage that you see around you today. Choose to engage God's Word, and apply God's word to your marriage. These principles will safeguard your marriage from the common pitfalls and hang-ups and set you up to win!

Breakups are typically synonymous with rocky road ice cream, rom-com reruns, and rough crying sessions. But not this one! This is an invitation to liberation, a chance to release who you've been and discover who you truly are. Often, our former mistakes and regrets hold us back from where we're called to be. How can one heal and move on? To find your breakthrough, you must break up with what broke you.

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."

Most of our reactions can be lumped into three general categories: Oh No, Aha, and Glory Be! God has always flipped the script and flabbergasted followers.

Would You Date You? asks a pointed question and then goes on to provide honest answers. Many singles have an unrealistic approach to dating, feeling shock and dismay when someone to whom they are attracted is not interested in them. Sadly, it never dawns on them that they might be the problem.

Before you take on anything new, you should understand as much as you can about how it is supposed to work. This certainly applies to marriage! We get in trouble when we think our society, parents, schools and even church have prepared us. Our divorce rate should tell us something is wrong with that assumption.

Here is a new collection of short quotes and excerpts carefully gathered and compiled by Debra Herbeck, this time on the all-encompassing subject of love.

Dear Future Husband embarks on a journey beginning in the transitional late teen years through the roaring 20s of life. Each letter encapsulates lessons learned along the way, as well as a deep sentiment of adoration for a man who would one day be called "husband". Over the span of more than a decade, these letters mark milestones in the journey of a single woman who is still waiting for her future husband, but who finds the greatest love of all is that of knowing her Creator deeply and truly.

For Richer or For Poorer The Five Money Personalities has returned in this revised edition by the new Money Couple: Taylor and Megan Kovar. Every couple argues about money. It doesn't matter if you've been married for forty years or dating for four months, money touches every decision you make...

Raise your hand if your parents had "the talk" with you. No, not that talk. We mean the money talk. Money affects you and your kids every day. Now there's a way to talk about money in a way that actually brings your family closer. With two kids of our own, we suspect our parenting goals are...

What makes for a long-lasting, thriving marriage, one that's not only holy but also happy? Chris and Linda Padgett first shared the story of their courtship in Not Ready for Marriage, Not Ready for Sex, and now, after 21 years of marriage, they're back with another lively look into what they've learned along the way.

It has always been tricky to navigate relationships between men and women, and Christians only make matters worse with a plethora of contradicting opinions on the righteous way to "do" Romance. Questions have been swirling around the dating issue for at least a generation, but the Church is still groping to find the right road.

"Get married," they said. "Have a family," they said. I spent my entire childhood with marriage being paraded as a requirement to be considered successful, respected, and a productive member of society. But those same people never talked about why.

When Julianna Taylor goes out on a date with Abel Keogh, she’s shocked to discover he’s a recent widower—he’s only 26. As they continue dating, she falls in love, but a relationship with Abel comes with thorny questions about eternal relationships and her place in Abel’s heart. Can she continue without knowing how things will work out?

Having a safe harbor to call home is the bedrock of all cultures, nations, faiths, and societies. This foundational truth is clear. What is not always clear, however, is how we can pursue this goal for ourselves and our children. Parents are often busy, stressed, overworked, and have many concerns. Enjoy this easy-to-listen-to book filled with encouragement, best practices, and common sense reminders about how to create for you and your precious family the harbor home you always imagined you would have.

The greatest lovers in the history of the world were the saints, those who sought to love God above everything. For those saints called to marriage, it was God’s love that led them to pursue their spouse in a most pure and holy courtship.