Download or read book Pillars of Joy in Marriage written by Dr. Nozipho N. Nxumalo and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Nxumalo has since operationalized her passion by penning a how-to-do manual: “Pillars of Joy in Marriage” to revitalize marital relationships in the physical, emotional and spiritual domains. Her book contributes to an army of authors who endeavor to win the silent “battle of the mind” against the marriage institution by: Sharing her story how God’s GPS has guided her own marriage journey through the years. Dispelling the illusion of euphoric happiness in marriage. Assuring readers of an attainable joy in marriage despite turbulences the enemy throws at us. Urging couples to look forward to the coming of the “Bride-groom”- Jesus Christ, the true Prince Charming, who will take His Bride - the Church, to the never-ending honeymoon in a death-free world made new and where pre-sin condition is restored. There is a lot to like in Dr. Nxumalo’s manuscript. There are 1) her wholesome and practical approach to marital success 2) her very incisive overview of the significant differences between happiness and joy 3) her insistence on the reader’s attention to the “how-tos” of success 4) her use of both Scriptural and personal illustrations 5) language richly flavored with the royalty elements of her native South Africa and 6) a writing style that reflects her cheerful and progressive personality. It’s a good read impressively done! —Calvin B. Rock, Ph.D. Dr. Nxumalo writes about marriage as ministry, drawing from a wellspring of poignant, riveting, but everyday examples cumulating a 50-year marriage. The book’s voice, humorous and humbling, is that of a girlfriend, a mature Christian, a cosmopolitan world citizen well-schooled in the vicissitudes of this life but with a focus on life eternal. Dr. Nxumalo gives advice that is memorable and assessments that are measurable--a must read for marital success. —Attorney James C. & Dr. Valerie B. Lee I have been in ministry for over 30 years and read a lot of material on marital relationships, but Dr. Nxumalo’s approach really held my interest and came from a totally new perspective of investing in your marriage capital was new and refreshing. Well done! —Pastor Sam & Rowena Davis Thank you for the opportunity to edit Pillars of Joy in Marriage, a guide that promises to help readers examine themselves and their marriages to determine what behavioral and spiritual adjustments to make to create a fulfilling, God-centered relationship. With a great deal of advice, numerous personal testimonies, and plentiful relevant Bible verses, your how-to instruction is grounded in spiritual principles and has authority. —Editor for WestBow Press

Download or read book The Book of Joy written by Dalai Lama and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An instant New York Times bestseller Two spiritual giants. Five days. One timeless question. Nobel Peace Prize Laureates His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu have survived more than fifty years of exile and the soul-crushing violence of oppression. Despite their hardships—or, as they would say, because of them—they are two of the most joyful people on the planet. In April 2015, Archbishop Tutu traveled to the Dalai Lama's home in Dharamsala, India, to celebrate His Holiness's eightieth birthday and to create what they hoped would be a gift for others. They looked back on their long lives to answer a single burning question: How do we find joy in the face of life's inevitable suffering? They traded intimate stories, teased each other continually, and shared their spiritual practices. By the end of a week filled with laughter and punctuated with tears, these two global heroes had stared into the abyss and despair of our time and revealed how to live a life brimming with joy. This book offers us a rare opportunity to experience their astonishing and unprecendented week together, from the first embrace to the final good-bye. We get to listen as they explore the Nature of True Joy and confront each of the Obstacles of Joy—from fear, stress, and anger to grief, illness, and death. They then offer us the Eight Pillars of Joy, which provide the foundation for lasting happiness. Throughout, they include stories, wisdom, and science. Finally, they share their daily Joy Practices that anchor their own emotional and spiritual lives. The Archbishop has never claimed sainthood, and the Dalai Lama considers himself a simple monk. In this unique collaboration, they offer us the reflection of real lives filled with pain and turmoil in the midst of which they have been able to discover a level of peace, of courage, and of joy to which we can all aspire in our own lives.

Download or read book Essentials of the Perfect Marriage written by Hellene Paredes and published by Hellene Paredes. This book was released on 2023-10-13 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Is there a perfect marriage? Or is it an illusion to believe that we can find perfect happiness in a relationship?" These are questions that many of us ask when entering into a marital relationship or when trying to strengthen an existing marriage. The book "Fundamentals of the Perfect Marriage - How to Build Marital Happiness" is a compassionate and inspiring guide that aims to explore these questions and provide innovative guidance for all couples seeking a truly happy and solid relationship. The Construction of Marital Happiness In the pages of this book, we invite each reader to a journey of deep and meaningful reflection. Here, we share the belief that marital happiness is not a final destination that is automatically achieved by saying "I do" at the altar. Instead, it is an ongoing project that requires effort, dedication and mutual commitment. The Pillars of Marital Happiness Our work explores the essential foundations that support a solid and healthy relationship. We cover fundamental topics, such as: Companionship: The importance of being a true companion on the journey of life as a couple. Partnership: How active collaboration and equal effort are crucial to a successful marriage. Complicity: Building a deep and trusting connection between partners. Mutual Respect: The basis of respectful treatment and appreciation of differences. Marital Empathy: The ability to understand and support each other in times of joy and difficulty. Mature and Respectful Communication: How to develop effective communication skills to resolve conflicts and maintain an open dialogue. Sharing interests: The importance of maintaining personal and marital interests in your life as a couple. "Fundamentals of the Perfect Marriage - How to Build Marital Happiness" is more than a book; it is an invitation to transform the marriage journey into a wonderful, rewarding and ongoing creation. Whether they are newlyweds or have shared decades of life together, readers will find this book wisdom and guidance for creating the marital bliss they've always dreamed of. Discover how to build a solid marriage, full of love, respect and joy, and embark on this exciting journey towards the perfect marriage.

Download or read book Pleasing Your Partner written by Toneal M. Jackson and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2010-09-16 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses many of the issues that most marriages face. From financial hardship, to infidelity, to lack of communication, all of these problems can be conquered by adhering to the principles of this book. Every couple, whether just starting out, or on a continuous journey can benefit from this spiritual guide to h.a.p.p.i.n.e.s.s.!

Download or read book The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work written by John Gottman, PhD and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2015-05-05 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Over a million copies sold! “An eminently practical guide to an emotionally intelligent—and long-lasting—marriage.”—Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work has revolutionized the way we understand, repair, and strengthen marriages. John Gottman’s unprecedented study of couples over a period of years has allowed him to observe the habits that can make—and break—a marriage. Here is the culmination of that work: the seven principles that guide couples on a path toward a harmonious and long-lasting relationship. Straightforward yet profound, these principles teach partners new approaches for resolving conflicts, creating new common ground, and achieving greater levels of intimacy. Gottman offers strategies and resources to help couples collaborate more effectively to resolve any problem, whether dealing with issues related to sex, money, religion, work, family, or anything else. Packed with new exercises and the latest research out of the esteemed Gottman Institute, this revised edition of The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is the definitive guide for anyone who wants their relationship to attain its highest potential.

Download or read book 7 Pillars of Successful Marriage in a Time Like This written by Franklin Ogochukwu Onyema and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-10-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unfaithfulness is one of the keys that has destroy many marriages in this generation we are today. In a time like this, we ought to know the Pillars that holds a successful marriage and also the origin and equation of marriage. Marriage involves spiritual, emotional and physical closeness. Married couples are meant to be unified in every possible way. Sexual intimacy is an expression of love that brings happiness and unity into a marriage. It is also the power by which married couples can "multiply, and replenish the earth" (Genesis 1:28). Intimacy is a blessing that can lead to the incomparable joy of children as part of the eternal family unit. The secret of successful marriage lies not in having the right partner, but in being the right partner with Jesus Christ in the center of your home. We cannot do anything without God; He is the head of everything and He is the pillar that holds a marriage. "Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it". "In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths" (Proverbs 3:6). Therefore, by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit through this book will give you understanding of the Pillars that holds a successful marriage. As you read this book, may God grant your more grace to build a Godly home.

Download or read book The Audacity of Marriage written by Hasani Pettiford and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-01 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book on how to have a happy marriage

Download or read book The 6 Pillars of Intimacy written by Alisa Dilorenzo and published by One Extraordinary Marriage. This book was released on 2022-02-07 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is it really possible to rekindle the spark and restore the "like-new" connection in your marriage?Can you strengthen your bond, grow together, and enjoy deeper levels of love and intimacy that rival your newlywed days? And can you do any or all of that without having to digest mountains of self-help books, or pouring your hearts out to a total stranger in endless counseling sessions?Yes, it is possible-and as you read, you'll see how easy it can be!Authors Alisa and Tony DiLorenzo are passionate about helping couples create their own extraordinary marriage. They do this through books, coaching, and through their #1 marriage podcast, "The ONE Extraordinary Marriage Show" where they connect with an audience of over 50,000 listeners around the world.Their newest book, The 6 Pillars of Intimacy: The Secret to an Extraordinary Marriage, is based on their personal experience and from seeing the marriages of countless people they have worked with improve. They have learned some hard knock life lessons and discovered key principles that have kept their marriage (and sex life) alive and flourishing? and they did it together. Let them do the same for you!Inside, you'll discover:- The six intimacies (pillars), and how to use them.- That, if the pillars are solid and straight, they will keep your marriage thriving and ensure everything goes along smoothly, and how to do this.- How, if the pillars become damaged, your marriage can start to collapse.- The author's real-life story, experience, and relationship struggles.- And more.Even the best marriages can have cracks in their relationships. The difference is that extraordinary couples take action when they see those cracks happening.Get The 6 Pillars of Intimacy today to experience the extraordinary marriage you desire and deserve.

Download or read book Marriage written by Joy Idagiza and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-03 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Could you be suffering in a miserable marriage? Regretting why you got married to your partner? And if you were to be given a second chance, you could not go for this very partner? Do not die carrying this burden alone. Your marriage is a Godly institution, and it has pillars you need to share your burden with and the guidelines to follow to make your marriage enjoyable. Find out these guidelines and who these pillars are from Joy Idagiza's book ' Marriage The Godly Institution.'Marriage is a gate of either a good or bad life. It is a Godly institution with Godly principles and guidelines. If these principles and guidelines are followed, one will enjoy marriage to the fullest. Marriage is not for jokers. Once one enters this Godly Institution, the gate is closed, and the key is thrown away by the Holy Ghost. This is a must-read for the married, those preparing to get married, and all parents, servants of God, and marriage counsellors, who have a significant role in building and living behind a generation that will embrace and take marriage seriously as a Godly institution.

Download or read book 8 Pillars of a Successful Marriage written by Robert D Zenon and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-12-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this comprehensive guide, readers will learn the eight essential principles that can help make a marriage work. Whether you are in a new relationship or have been married for decades, these principles can help you build a strong, healthy, and happy marriage. The eight principles covered in this book are: respect, love, communication, trust, honesty, conflict resolution, commitment, and intimacy. Each chapter delves into one of these principles in detail, providing practical strategies and techniques for cultivating and maintaining each one in your own marriage. Drawing on the research of leading expert Dr. John Gottman, this book offers a practical and proven approach to strengthening your marriage. By implementing these principles in your own relationship, you can lay the foundation for a strong, loving, and lasting marriage. Whether you are looking to strengthen your relationship or simply want to build a more fulfilling and satisfying marriage, this book is an essential resource. So if you want to create a strong and lasting marriage, don't miss out on this valuable guide.

Download or read book Pathways to Joy in Marriage written by Paul W. Syltie and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2012-06-05 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We live in an age of broken marriages, broken homes, and broken lives, brought on by an adversary whose wavelength permeates this society and teaches us that a person is free to do whatever he wishes. Do what feels good, and fear not the consequences! My wife and I have proven that a married couple and their children do not need to follow this course. In fact, it is much, much easier not to, because the fruits are infinitely better if you do not ... and we all like good fruit! God ordained it that way, because He invented marriage and family. For 45 years my wife and I have witnessed the fruits of striving after God's perfect plan for married couples as outlined in His word. True, Sandy and I were brought up as hard-working farm kids totally dedicate to each other — that helped to get a good start — but in today's world, as in any age, the pulls of the flesh and of this fallen age can easily derail a family if they take their eyes off the goal. That goal is to love God, and to love your neighbor as yourself ... starting within your own home! We have proven that in spite of society and families disintegrating all around us, you can have a wonderfully fulfilling marriage, and as a major part of that rear a loving and joyous family. Look through the pages of the photo albums especially, and see snatches of the good times we had — and still do have — while growing up together. (Parents grow up too, and their kids teach them a lot!) Do not follow the road most traveled. Read this book, live God's way, and be amazed that happiness will indeed pursue you!

Download or read book Your Marriage God s Way Workbook written by Scott LaPierre and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2021-09-21 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Apply God’s Wisdom to Your Marriage God designed the unique covenant between a man and a woman to be a lifelong partnership that brings joy, support, and stability to both their lives. You can experience this fulfillment for yourself when you follow His plan as the foundation for the relationship between you and your loved one. This companion to Your Marriage God’s Way invites you to work together with your spouse to take a closer look at the biblical principles for this precious contract and make them an active part of your own marriage. You will build a stronger relationship and deeper faith as you understand the unique roles God has given each of you identify ways you can better help, encourage, and support each other make serving God the focal point of your marriage No matter how long you’ve been married, there is always room to grow in your relationship by placing Christ at its center. With the help of the Your Marriage God’s Way Workbook, bring your hearts closer together and experience the fullness God has in store for both of you.

Download or read book The 4 Habits of Joy Filled Marriages written by Marcus Warner and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What separates happy marriages from miserable ones? Surprisingly, it’s not healthy communication. It’s not conflict resolution skills. It’s actually the size of the marriage’s joy gap . Joy Gap/joi gap/ (n.)-1. The length of time between moments of shared joy When the joy gap gets bigger, problems are more likely to overwhelm you, resentment creeps in, and you start to feel distant and alone in your marriage. When the joy gap is smaller, you regularly feel connected and happy, problems feel manageable, and your marriage becomes a reliable source of joy. But how do you ensure that you’re experiencing joy regularly? Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey have studied relationships (and neuroscience) and discovered four habits that keep joy regular and problems small. Some couples do them naturally, but anyone can learn. That’s why each chapter includes 15-minute exercises that boost joy and re-train your brain to make joy your default setting. You’ll learn new skills including how to: return to joy more quickly after disconnection create stronger bonds and elongate times of happiness boost your enjoyment of physical and emotional intimacy Find out what your marriage looks like after a little work and a whole lot of joy.

Download or read book Happiness in Marriage written by Margaret Sanger and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Making Happy written by Les Parrott and published by Worthy Books. This book was released on 2014-04-15 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the six counter-intuitive dials to turn right now in your relationship. these are proven happiness boosters. and let’s face it, knowing how to make happiness—the deep and abiding joy of feeling good together—isn’t always easy for time-starved and sleep-deprived couples. Making Happy will change all that by: Instantly making your relationship 25 percent happier. Countering the effects of taking each other for granted so you can notice even more things you appreciate about each other. Knowing the easy way to ensure your partner is happier today than yesterday. Relationship experts Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott bring all the relevant research together in Making Happy and show you how to elevate happiness in your relationship. It’s easier than you think. Includes an immensely practical three-week Happiness Plan.

Download or read book Real Love written by Greg Baer and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004-01-19 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "He rocked my foundation! Greg Baer touched me deeply. He's got the answer to finding happiness in life."—Tony Trupiano, Talk America Why do most of us search our entire lives for loving and happy relationships but rarely find them? What is the "secret something" that all relationships need in order to thrive? Dr. Greg Baer found the answers to these questions while working with thousands of individuals and couples. In Real Love, he shares his enlightening and practical blueprint for creating successful relationships and reveals the secret to finding and keeping what he calls "Real Love." In Real Love, you'll discover: · The difference between Imitation Love and Real Love · How to eliminate conflicts with spouses, children, parents, friends and colleagues · How to put an end to destructive “Getting” and “Protecting” behaviors · How Real Love can eliminate anger, resentment, and fear · The four steps to finding Real Love With Real Love as your guide you can begin to heal the wounds of your past and create rewarding and fulfilling relationships in every area of your life.

Download or read book Thriving Marriages written by John A. Yzaguirre and published by New City Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thriving Marriages responds to an urgent need today: to preserve and strengthen marriages. It offers not a list of skills to fix problems but a new and positive vision of how to build Christian unity between spouses, integrating psychology and spirituality. While addressing the problems of hurting couples, its main thrust is to prevent problems and to bring fullness to married life. A powerful resource for those ministering to couples, it offers a practical and effective marriage curriculum for couples and family ministries, or for church-related premarital and marital enrichment programs.