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Marriage the Way It Was Intended: A Review of Gospel-Centered Marriage by John Stange

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Gospel Centered Marriage is a great book that can be read in a short period of time. In it, Pastor John Stange reviews the main biblical passages on marriage and concentrates on the concept of it depicting the relationship between Christ and His Bride, the Church. There is practical, easy-to-read and understand wisdom. I think I just might make this required reading for future pre-marital counseling. If you are looking toward marriage or if you have experienced some bumps in the road of your matrimony, pick this book up. You won't regret it. Gospel Centered Marriage is free for a limited time on the Kindle and even when it is full price, it is a great bargain at 99 cents.  

Free E-booklet for Married and Soon to be Married Ladies

Free e-booklet (21 pages) to help wives understand their men in the arena of that three letter word. It begins with S has an X at the end and a vowel in the middle ;) Sometimes ladies aren't in the mood, argues Aileen Challies, but there is a way to postpone and there is a way to reject.  The right wording and attitude can make all the difference.  She dives into the heart and mind of a man and argues that it is not about release but about connection, giving and receiving love.  When a man's advances are rejected, he feels personally rejected. Here are a couple of quotes: The fact is that your husband wants both the physical release and the relational intimacy he finds in your arms. He wants you, body, soul and spirit and he wants to give you his body, soul and spirit. He needs you to be willing to both give and receive. The physical desire he feels is a kind of trigger to remind him to seek this connection with you. It is a reminder and motivator to him that he ...