Married life can be hectic – are you taking time to cover the nuts and bolts of your relationship on a regular basis? Cory Huff from AGoodHusband.net and HusbandsAndDads.com joins us to talk about a weekly 4 Step Relationship Review that he has implemented in his marriage and the impact it has had on his relationship.
Cory discusses how he came up with the review, how to deal with a spouse who may be hesitant to participate, and important topics to cover, including finances, priorities, and obligations. You can read Cory’s article on the review here, and read his other articles at both AGoodHusband.net and HusbandsAndDads.com
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Have you yourself constantly keeping score of the things your spouse has done that upset you? Does it feel like your spouse should know when you feel that something is unfair if he or she really loves you? Dr. B. Janet Hibbs joins us to discuss why our ideas about fairness often differ from those of our spouse and what steps you can take today to fix issues of fairness and equality in your marriage, as well as sharing advice from her book, Try To See It My Way: Being Fair In Love And Marriage.
Dr. Hibbs has 15 years of graduate teaching and has been in private practice for 25 years. For more information on Dr. Hibbs’ background and practice, visit DrBHibbs.com. You can find out more about Try To See It My Way: Being Fair In Love And Marriage at TryToSeeItMyWay.com, which offers helpful fairness tips and an online fairness quiz, or order a copy at Amazon.com
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Creating A More Intimate Marriage
A Small Group Study
God created sexuality to reveal Himself and the value He places on intimate relationships. Learning how God uses this metaphor will enhance the long-term relationship of covenant marriage. In this 10-week study, led by Dr. Debbie Neel and Rev. Bob Stancil, married couples will gain biblical and practical insights about healthy sexual intimacy and learn ways of enhancing their love life.
In a safe and respectful environment, this study for couples will be based on the book A Celebration of Sex by Dr. Doug Rosenau with the accompanying Guidebook. Doug was the speaker at our 2005 conference on Sexual Intimacy God’s Way. Debbie Neel, who works closely with Doug and was instrumental in writing the Guidebook, is a licensed psychologist and certified Christian sex therapist. Bob, as a pastoral counselor, also provides leadership to various aspects of the Providence marriage ministry.
The group will meet on Wednesdays beginning January 6 in Room 637 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. A charge of $40 per couple will cover the various books and study materials. For information, call Bob Stancil (919-326-3000). Register online at www.pray.org/marriage. Limited space. Childcare is available by reservation: www.pray.org/sonstation
General Study Topics:
Increasing our knowledge about sexuality:
- A Biblical Perspective of Sexuality
- Essentials for an Intimate Marriage
- Uniquely Male and Female & Sexual Myths
Enhancing our pleasure:
- Lovemaking Cycle
- Emotional Pleasure & Romance
- Desire & Frequency
- Physical Enjoyment & Mutuality
Creating passionate intimacy:
- Making Love to Your Wife
- Making Love to Your Husband
- Affair-Proofing Your Marriage
