Marriage 101: Building a Life Together by Faith - Softcover

Powell, Jewell R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0800733320 ISBN 13: 9780800733322

Publisher: Revell, 2009

Synopsis

Marriage is no fairy tale. Author Jewell R. Powell knows from experience. But she also discovered that there is hope for getting through the hard times, and that, with God, a happy and fulfilling marriage is possible. Using the story of Sleeping Beauty as a parable of God's plan for marriage, this book/workbook combination offers an 8-week plan for individual or group study that encourages examining the areas in our lives that need to change. Using biblical examples, reflection questions, and Scripture meditation, Powell challenges those who want strong and healthy marital relationships to lay a spiritual foundation from which to grow. Marriage 101 is a valuable, insightful resource that couples can go to for help when dealing with the real issues they face.

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From the Back Cover:

Your marriage can be strong, healthy, happy, and blessed. Marriage coach Jewell Powell shows you how in this 8-week plan for marital success. She reveals how God's truths can transform two individuals into the union he desires. Laying a spiritual foundation is crucial to your marriage. In Marriage 101, you will discover God's purpose for marriage, how to develop godly character, how to communicate effectively, and much more. With biblical examples, study questions, and Scripture meditations perfect for individuals or couples, you will be challenged to examine areas in your life that may need change so that your marriage can thrive. "Jewell Powell knows firsthand what can go wrong in a marriage--and she can help you find your own happily ever after."--Dr. Kevin Leman, author of Turn Up the Heat "Powell is amazingly vulnerable, truly insightful, and deeply grounded. Every Christian couple will find help in this easy read."--Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, authors of Love Talk "For those seeking biblical guidance to enrich or even save their marriages, Marriage 101 is a gift! Be prepared to underline, highlight, and take notes."--Joseph Malinak and Sarah Elizabeth Malinak, MDiv, authors of Getting Back to Love Jewell R. Powell is a teacher and marriage coach. She and her husband, Lewis, founded the "Happily Ever After" Marriage Ministry, which equips couples to overcome marital difficulties. Jewell lives with Lewis and their two daughters in southern Maryland. Find out more at www.marriage101.us.

About the Author:

Jewell R. Powell is a teacher and marriage coach. Her education includes the University of Maryland, VCMI Ministerial Training School, and Regent University School of Divinity. She and her husband, Lewis, founded the "Happily Ever After" Marriage Ministry, which equips couples to overcome marital difficulties. Jewell lives with Lewis and her two daughters in southern Maryland.

About this edition

• Publisher: Revell
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0800733320
• ISBN 13: 9780800733322
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256