Making I Do Last a Lifetime
The Promise of Love for a Lifetime God alone knows fully the hopes and dreams that nestle within the hearts of two souls who promise to honor and cherish one another “for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, till death do us part.” And He also knows that only a firm commitment to those vows will fulfill their dreams for a lifetime of love. In this engaging book, author Claire Cloninger reflects on the promises a couple makes on their wedding day and explores what those words really mean when it comes to the daily grind and unanticipated difficulties of life. Along the way, she shares the inspiring stories of numerous real-life couples...
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To Love, Honor, and Oh Boy!
“”Love is patient, love is kind…”” or so we are told in the “”Love Chapter.”” But how to apply those words practically to our marriages — that’s another story… or really 30 other stories. To Love, Honor, and Oh Boy! tells the true stories of 30 real couples whose partnerships have stood the test of time, and how they applied the wisdom of the definitive handbook on love — 1 Corinthians 13 — to the situations they encountered in their marriages. Each couple’s adventures (and misadventures) graphically illustrate a small portion of this timeless and eternal user’s manual for lovers, written by the One who by his very nature is Love. Some of the stories are humorous; others will...
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Love Smart: Find the One You Want – Fix the One You Got
If you are sleeping single in a double bed or walking down the street thinking, How do I meet “that” guy?; if you’re on your twentieth date and he’s no more committed than when you first exchanged cell phone numbers; if everyone you know is getting married for the “second” time and you can’t even get a first date; if you love the one you’re with but the relationship needs some spark…then this book is for you. In “Love Smart: Find the One You Want — Fix the One You Got,” Dr. Phil tells people who are dissatisfied with their love lives to stop making excuses — “All the good ones are taken; I’m too fat/skinny/boring/unpredictable for anyone to...
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Love-abouts
‘Mommy, one thing I love about you is…you take us to the beach.’ ‘Michael, one thing I love about you is…you hold my hand in the grocery store’ ‘One thing I love about myself is…I have a really good sense of humor.’ What’s a Love-about, you ask? It’s an opportunity to share with your family, friends, houseguests, and co-workers those special things that cause you to love them for who they are. A longstanding ritual in her own family, author Mary Beth Egeling gives, from her family to yours, Love-abouts, a simple and dependable tool for enriching lives and deepening relationships. You know one thing I love about you is… Mary Beth Egeling is a proud sponsor of the...
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My Lover is Mine: Words and Images Inspired by the Ancient Love Poetry of Solomon
I breathe in the scent of your skin, breathe out the sound of your name… The beauty of God-blessed sexuality is evoked on every page of this stunning gift book. In words and images inspired by the ancient poetry of King Solomon to his bride from the Song of Songs, the mystery of romantic love is explored and celebrated. Both ancient and yet relevant, the words of Solomon and his bride bridge the centuries between in their expression of the desire between a man and a woman in this modern adaptation. Lush illustrations by up-and-coming Seattle-based artist Ramon Deslauriers illuminate the text and make this book the perfect gift for Valentine s Day, weddings and anniversaries. Although not graphic...
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