Christ Marriage

Marriage was created to paint the most beautiful picture. It's a picture of redeeming love. It's a picture of amazing grace. It's the picture of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Apostle Paul wrote that "this mystery is profound". The union between a man and wife refers to Christ and the Church.

Embarking on a married life is something that can feel daunting, stressful, even alien if you don’t know how to fit it in with your faith and current way of life. There are so many things you need to talk about, negotiate, and come to terms with as a couple that it feels like no matter how much work you do, so much remains unsaid.

Spiritual Growth is a call to go back to the basics of the Christian faith. It is designed for every believer and non-believer who wants to receive Christ, grow spiritually, mature, and be rooted and grounded in the word of God. It shows how your conforming to the image of Christ can positively impact your life and marriage relationship. The book explains the principles and what you need to do to grow spiritually and live a victorious Christian life.

From boyhood, we search for heroes, starting with our fathers. But somewhere along the way, all our heroes disappoint us. And our attempts to be a hero fair no better, leaving us confused and unsure. Yet the heroic longing never leaves us. We want to be that heroic man, but we do not know how. Jesus does. He is the great hero of all time. And he calls men to follow him. As we follow, we will quickly realize that the path is surprising.

Transform your relationship from ordinary to more deeply connected than ever before. This conversation-starters audiobook for couples will guide you on the journey!

Senior Minister, Reverend Matt Broadbent of Los Altos, California Foothill Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, spoke with this writer by phone and webcam via Skype in February, 2010 about same sex marriage and same sex blessings. This is the first of a series of interviews with different clergy denomination members on the subject. Two other upcoming interviews are with The Rt. Reverend Marc Andrus of The Episcopal Church, USA (San Francisco Bay Area known as Diocese of California), and Rabbi Stephen Pearce of Reform Temple El Emanuel, San Francisco.

The Teachers of mankind are few. A thousand years may pass by without the advent of such a one; but when the True Teacher does appear, the distinguishing feature by which he is known is his life. His conduct is different from that of other men, and his teaching is never derived from any man or book, but from his own life. The Teacher first lives, and then teaches others how they may likewise live. The proof and witness of his teaching is in himself, his life.

A good audiobook about being good. Short and sweet; great for all ages and stages. Breaks down the basics of Christlike qualities, principles, and precepts that when cultivated, applied, and developed can help you in your relationships and in life. Positive self-development no matter your religion. One love.

Prayer changes lives - and wives! If you love her, you'll pray for her, plain and simple. And if you don't love her? She needs your prayers worse than ever! (And you do too.) This book of prayers and short scripture meditations is the first in a series for men who want to love their brides like Jesus does his. Yeah, he's got one, remember? And he prays for her night and day, looking for her complete transformation over time into the beautiful, holy, and fabulous creation God meant for her to be from the beginning.