995      Better to Marry,   Engelsma, D.    $11.95    $10.76

           In seven succinct chapters, the author brings to both single and married believers, in a straightforward way, the intensely practical instruction of the apostle Paul on sex and marriage. The Scriptures teach believers to ask their own, and quite different, questions. "In what calling am I to please God-in marriage or single life?" "How can I please my wife or husband sexually?" "If I have a miserable wife or husband, what am I required by the Lord to do in order to honor His marriage ordinance?" In this book, the Scriptures will control the questions as well as the answers.

           There are few more contentious and heart-rending topics among women in the church than submission and what it means to be man's helper. Elyse Fitzpatrick believes that understanding this topic can bring about great freedom and a more meaningful relationship with Christ and your husband. In Helper By Design, she takes an in-depth theological look at what it means to be made in God's image to be a helper. No matter what your perspective, this book will set in motion great heart changes as you grow towards becoming the woman God has called you to be.

2652   Love That Lasts,    Ricucci, G.   $12.99   $11.69

           Marriage is a profound and marvelous mystery established by God for his glory—and that is for our good. So many marital relationships never reach their greatest potential because they have the fatal limitation of being focused on one another. When our focus is solely on God, our marriages have the potential to thrive and not merely survive.  This valuable book—written for married or engaged couples or those in anticipation of marriage—is a biblical exposition of how to make the truth and principles of a godly marriage not just come alive, but last. Together, husband and wife discuss what the Bible has to say about marital roles, the why and how of communication, conflict resolution, romance, intimacy, and more.

           Seminary professor and former pastor, David J. Engelsma, exposes the evil of divorce and remarriage in the light of Scripture, critically examines the marriage doctrine of the Reformers, and calls Protestant Christianity to reconsider the teaching of the early church.

          This instructive book (a kind of Reformed marriage manual) develops the rich meaning of Christian marriage in light of the apostle Paul's teaching in Ephesians 5 that marriage is the great mystery of Christ and the church. With a vigorously Scriptural approach, the author shows what this implies for such timeless—but timely!—matters as the relationship of husband and wife; sex; children; divorce; and mixed marriage. The book concludes with a spirited defense of an unbreakable marriage bond.

          The second section is the history of the church's doctrine of marriage, divorce, and remarriage. Working with the writings of the church fathers, the Reformers, and contemporary Protestant theologians, as well as with various studies on marriage and divorce, the author traces the fatal departure of the Reformers from the doctrine of marriage held by the early church. He demonstrates that this departure has led inevitably to the marital chaos that devastates Reformed and evangelical communities today.

            How would you describe the spiritual aroma of your home? The source of this aroma is the relationship between husband and wife. Many can fake an attempt at keeping God's standards in some external way. What we cannot fake is the resulting, distinctive aroma of pleasure to God.   Reforming Marriage does what few books on marriage do today: it provides biblical advice. Douglas Wilson points to the need for obedient hearts on the part of both husbands and wives. Godly marriages proceed from obedient hearts, and the greatest desire of an obedient heart is the glory of God.

            This is a book to help counselors understand and deal with typical problems that arise in a marriage by offering biblical solutions.  This book will help counselors understand and deal with the typical problems that arise in a marriage. The approach is to offer not merely solutions, but biblical solutions. Chapter by chapter, each problem that is brought into focus is addressed by Scripture, and a solution arising from Scripture is developed.

           Unless one understands what a biblical marriage is supposed to be, it is difficult to solve marriage problems. For that reason, Dr. Adams spends the first few chapters developing a biblical model. Then he treats many of the specific kinds of problems that typically arise: life patterns, priorities, children, sex roles, in-laws, and so forth.

             Favorite devotional author and contributor to Our Daily Bread, David Roper, brings his unique devotional and biblical insights to one of the most intriguing and most mysterious books of the Old Testament, Solomon's Song of Songs. This fresh look offers down-to-Earth understanding for the Christian in today's world. Taken at face value Solomon's Song of Songs is a bold celebration of human intimacy and passion. But it is more: there is deep wisdom in the Song—an antidote to our sex-saturated, but wholly unsatisfied world. There is no song like it in the world.

           You married "for better or worse." Whichever term describes your marriage today, it can be better tomorrow. Mack's biblically-based approach to marriage offers practical insights on marital roles, child-rearing, finances and more. This encouraging book can be used as a study guide for husbands and wives or by pastors as a counseling tool.

           This book is a biblical, clear and practical tool to guide newlyweds and long-timers alike along the path of oneness, understanding, friendship and love the way God intended for it to be. With applications and points of discussion at the end of each chapter this book can be used as a devotional for couples or as a bible study for a couples group. It also contains an individual chapter for the husband and the wife with scripturally based counsel just for you. From learning how to keep a good marriage going to being a fulfilled and fulfilling spouse, this book will change the way you think about your marriage and your mate as well as challenge you to be a more godly, loving spouse.