Choose from the following titles: Total Quality Marriage Seminar Total Quality Marriage, means that a couple is willing to look at all marriage components, and be committed to improve in every area. Husbands and wives will work together, each taking responsibly for themselves, and the development of their relationship with the other. Cooling Devotion It's interesting to observe how love in a marriage can begin fervent, but after a few years become cold and indifferent. Counsel With Prayer They sit down on the sofa, one on one end and the other on the opposite end. When I gazed at them from across my desk, it sure looked hopeless to me. Neither one had any nice words to say about the other. Facts About Families Obviously, the family in America has significantly changed. Here are some ways it has changed, and how three contemporary periods of time have impacted the family. Beatitudes for the Married BLESSED are the husband and wife who continue to be affectionate and considerate, loving after the wedding bells have ceased ringing. Communication in Marriage What has happened to healthy conversation between husbands and wives, between parents and children? Fast-paced living has robbed us of God's gift of converse.  Yet it can be retrieved with a little thought and effort, mainly based on self-giving rather than selfishness in communication. Gender Differences Most people know it to be true, but few stop to take the time to understand the differences between men and women. Several authors shed light on this interesting topic. God Is Always Working When my wife, Linda, was diagnosed with cancer July 19, 1998, it was like being slapped in the face. The pain we felt was the worst I've ever had. But even then we would not let Satan win. Now, looking back I can see where God was working, even though we didn't see it then. You Say You Want to Divorce? An open letter to a couple contemplating divorce. This is a plea for couples to consider realistically the consequences of their choices. You Say You Want to Reconcile? A husband, seperated from his wife, has asked her to reconsider divorce procedings. What should she do? Cindy's Testimony I grew up Catholic and attended twelve years of Catholic school. Religion was like math or reading - taught from the day I stepped into school, it was just a part of me - something I knew. But what I didn't really understand was that religion and God was so much more than a Sunday mass. David & Linda Marriage Reconcile & Re-Married Linda and I were re-joined in holy matrimony on May 7, 2004, 11:AM, at our home church, in the Prayer Garden of Fellowship Church, Grapevine, Texas. Going the Right Way In 1939, in a small town in Oklahoma, a young couple had been married a few short and disappointing months. He never dreamed there were so many ways to ruin fried chicken. Life According to Dr. Laura There is something that separates human beings from being too simply categorized as yet another animal, and that something is morality. Without morality, we are no more than termites seeking survival and gratification at every moment and at all costs. Loneliness and Marriage The question about the impact of marriage longevity on the feelings of loneliness when one partner is left alone is both interesting and complex. My Husband Drinks Can you give me some advice? I told my husband not to drink any alcohol in the house, because our children see it and it's not good for their future. Consequently, he drinks at the club every day after he finishes his work. Passages of Marriage As the years roll by, the marriage relationship changes. All couples can be helped if they can have an understanding of how those changes are likely to occur. A group of well known authors discuss these "Five Passages" of marriage. Myths of Marriage Problems in marriage often arise when participants have a mistaken notion as to what they can rightfully expect from marriage. In this brief outline, four "Myths of Marriage" are debunked. Paul and Women It is often accepted that the Apostle Paul places women in an inferior position to that of men. A few Biblical notes are offered to counter that suggestion. The Perfect Father? Not too long ago I heard the preacher tell the congregation all that a father is to be. He made us priest and king and prophet and disciple and companion. Then there were all those scriptures to support his tally. It was neatly outlined. The delivery was impressive, too. Divorce? or Put Away? During the past few years I have been brought into contact with several situations where women have been mistreated by their Christian husbands. Some times this represents physical and emotional abuse, and at times what could well be called "spiritual abuse". Let's Talk About Our Marriage Married couples willing to take responsibility for the quality of their relationship can make great progress using this simple discussion tool. Time Will Tell Recently researchers devised a way of attaching little microphones to toddlers' T-shirts and began listening in on the conversations that went on in homes. Questions About the Marriage Vow Under the marriage vows can one be remarried: Is this adultery; Does the marriage vow act as a curse and if so how do we get released? The Cost Of Kids The government recently calculated the cost of raising a child from birth to 18 and came up $160,140! That doesn't even touch college tuition. Money Fights All married couples argue; most couples argue over money. Accepting this reality, and agreeing on ways to handle these conflicts will go a long way in helping the ship called marriage sail a little more smoothly. A Wedding Ceremony The full text for a sample wedding ceremony is provided. When copied to a word processor, this can be easily edited for use with a couple being married in a somewhat traditional setting. Enduring Marriages In a 1986 study of 351 marriages which had lasted for at least 15 years, the question was asked, "What are the most important ingredients in your experience of marriage?" Here are the results of that questionaire. Sanctified Sex Sex as an "item" has found its place within our public schools. Yet the church too frequently continues in its cultural lag syndrome by shying away from a theme dealt with quite freely by the church's deity. Wedding Poem I take your hand this special day, As we bind with the Lord together we will stay. Wednesdays She is my wife, my lover, my best friend. For over fourteen years, our marriage has endured and grown. I can honestly state that after all this time together, my love for Patricia has not diminished in the slightest way. Questions to be Asked When couples are planning their wedding, they often avoid dealing with issues related to their marriage. A full discussion is important to build a firm foundation for a satifying and lasting life together. A Wedding Manual When a couple approaches the church with the request to be married, they can be given a description of what services are offered, and what expectations the church has concerning weddings. This Wedding Manual will help get this process under way. A "Bride's Calendar" is also provided.