While there is lots of help available now, we still choose to focus on small group Bible study. The Word works! Although we do refer people to marriage counseling (because we are in no way experts ourselves), mentoring has a more profound impact in the marriages that we have had the opportunity to walk alongside.
It is great if a wife wants a woman's conference and if sometimes, the guys want a getaway to work on themselves as husbands. However, we find that there is nothing more effective than when a couple work together in seeking God's Word as an authority towards their marriage.
We have participated in several small group studies for married couples. One of those groups is currenting using the resource, "Building a Marriage that Really Works", a Precept Ministries International - 40 minute Bible study. This study literally allows you to discover the truth about marriage for yourself in the Bible. It could be done alone or in a group setting. We suggest it for any initial marriage bible study.
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| Precept.org |
We have also have the privilege of participating in and facilitating several studies in the Homebuilders couples series by FamilyLife. These are best used in a group setting. It promotes fellowship and accountability among married couples.
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| FamilyLife.com |
Years ago, we were able to attend "The Art of Marriage" conference also by FamilyLife. The object was to get to the heart of God's design so that your marriage could be a masterpeice. There is a workbook (shown below) as well as a video component which is insightful and put together in a thought-provoking way. Couple's testimonies are included as well as breakout session options. We thoroughly enjoyed it!
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| FamilyLife.com |
We highly recommend Precept and FamilyLife because they are trusted biblical resources for your marriage. We have only listed a few of the many options that are available through these two ministries.
It must be said that the Word of God, the Bible is the BEST resource for marriage. It was written by those inspired by God who is the author and founder of marriage. Read it FIRST and compare all other study to it.
This post is not sponsored and we currently have no affiliation with either ministry, but we want and encourage anyone seeking a biblical relationship to explore what they have to offer.
