Description
Book SynopsisThe revised edition of the bestselling Christian guide to a happy marriage For more than fifteen years, Scott Stanley's A Lasting Promise has offered solutions to common problems facing conflicts, problem solving, improving communication, and dealing with core issues within a Christian framework.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments vii
Introduction xi
Part 1 Foundations 1
1 Naked and Unashamed 3
2 Communication Danger Signs 16
3 Asking God: Praying for Your Marriage 34
4 We Found Your Keys 51
5 Talking Without Fighting 69
6 Finding Solutions to Problems 86
Part 2 Complexity 107
7 Jars of Clay: Why Bodies Matter 109
8 Handling Events, Understanding Issues 131
9 Unraveling the Mysteries of Expectations 150
10 Protecting “Us” in iWorld: Marriage and Technology 170
Part 3 Deeper Connection 189
11 Positive Bonding: Keeping Fun and Friendship Alive 191
12 Touch and Sexual Oneness 207
13 Got Your Back: Carrying Each Other’s Burdens 220
Part 4 The Promise Is Lasting 241
14 The Power of Commitment 243
15 Forgiveness and Restoration 264
16 Spiritual Blessings and Intimacy 283
17 Onward 297
Appendices 301
Appendix A Getting More Help with Serious Problems 303
Appendix B Resources from PREP ® 309
Appendix C Research and Scholarly References 313
Notes 319
About the Authors 321
Index 323
Scripture Index 335
