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Links-Resources For Information and Christian Perspective of Marriage and Sex. 25 Marriage Resources My Readers Personally Recommend | Intimacy in Marriage. Posted on Wednesday, July 6th, 2011 I asked and you spoke up! Below are 25 marriage resources that many of you personally recommended. All of these are not specifically on sex, but obviously the more you strengthen your marriage, the more likely it is that sexual intimacy will improve as well. If possible, I linked directly to the author's or ministry's website. As I always say... no one resource has all the answers, and you may disagree with some things in a resource. Let's be about encouraging one another toward the kind of marriage and intimacy that God envisions for us. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8. iMarriage by Andy Stanley 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35.

(Okay... This is a list of just some of the resources out there people! It's ridiculously encouraging that there are so many resources available. If you know of more resources that you would PERSONALLY recommend, please throw them into the comment section. Tags: Free Love Letters to Inspire You. The following free love letters are all original to us--non hallmark, we like to say!

They are here so that you can freely "cut and paste", or use phrases, imagery, and words for your own loveletter to that special person. These free love letters are categorized under topics--but most of them could easily be adapted to any situation: the key is creativity! Free Love Letters: Absence From Each Other Dear _______ , I want your absence to be a reminder to me—reminding me that I love you so much that it hurts when you’re not with me.

Strangely enough, it is a kind of hurt that does the heart good—making our times together even more wonderful than before! It seems the times we are together are so short—yet the few stolen moments we will have with one another will compel us to look forward to the time we will be together forever! A lifetime together lies shortly ahead; it all seems to be a blessing too great for me to receive! Dear ______ , Free Love Letters to use on Your Wedding Anniversary Wow! A Loveletter to My Husband. A simple, inexpensive way to express my love to Jim is to write a loveletter to my husband. All it takes is a few minutes of my time, a meaningful greeting card or sheet of stationery, and a loving heart! The most fun time for me to write a loveletter to my husband is when there is no special day or event that makes Jim expect to get a note or card from me.

Jim gets my written expression of love as a pleasant surprise! You may be thinking “But I’ve never been good at creative writing” or “I’m terrible at grammar and spelling”. The most important part of your loveletter is the emotion and feeling behind the message and the fact that you’ve been thoughtful enough to take time to express your love and commitment to your husband. Use your calendar to remind yourself to take opportunities to write a loveletter to your husband. Slip a loveletter inside his packed lunch or on the driver’s seat before he leaves for work. Find a quiet place where you can be alone.

Now are you ready to write? A List of the 613 Mitzvot (Commandments) Divorce Advice And Marriage Advice. Ideas. Warning: You may be here a while with all these fun ideas to spark the romance! Click on each category label and read your heart out! Her.meneutics. More than Romance | Kyria. Can your spouse be your best friend too? Karen O'Connor My husband gently stroked my hair as we cuddled in bed one chilly morning. "It's not blond," he murmured, "and it doesn't spill over the pillow. For so many years I thought that's what I wanted. " I pinched his "love handles" in retaliation! "Aren't you glad? " "Sure am. " We didn't fall in love right away. We also disagreed and argued. Friendship, as I see it, is something to look for at the start of a relationship and to commit to for the long haul.

"Easy for you to say," my friend Lena once told me with a playful huff. Can You Become Friends After You Marry? According to women I spoke with, yes you can—over time and with persistence. Not a subscriber? Subscribe for only $9.95 yearly! Start here for complete access to Today's Christian Woman—a mentor to help you love God more deeply and live fearlessly. Next Steps Downloadable resources to go deeper Connecting Women. NLT Study Bible :: Welcome. Touch One Life. Free Bible Study Online Courses That Usher You To The Hem Of HIS Garment. Online Bible Study Courses: The Hem University. Save My Marriage | A New Beginnings | Couples Workshop For Troubled Marriages » Great Sex and a Wonderful Marriage.

Sex is vastly popular. It’s pursued by many outside of love and outside of marriage. The more you focus on yourself, your feelings, your comfort and pleasure, the easier it is to pursue sex in the wrong way. Good sex gone the wrong way only brings hurt and disaster. Good sex in marriage can become great sex. One way to have great sex is not becoming selfishly oriented for your own personal pleasure. How sex can be self-destructive. Pursuing sex outside the marriage may signal a sexual addiction. The sex act between a husband and wife is powerful. It can be an incredible, exhilarating experience of mutual intimacy and passion. Afraid the passion has left your marriage? Relationships: Separation. Skip Navigation Focus on the Family® Helping Families Thrive™ broadcast about us Make a Donation Help Home Ask a Question Browse by Topic How Can We Help? Search Search Tips popular questions Contact Us Can't find the answer you're looking for?

Help Videos Join Focus on the Family as we discuss some of life's toughest issues. Watch Help Videos Focus on the Family® Featured Websites From Focus on the Family Visit Our Global Sites Previous Next Subscribe Shop Connect Donate Explore Topics For Kids Media Focus Websites. Marriage Savers, Inc. Skip Navigation Focus on the Family® Helping Families Thrive™ broadcast about us Make a Donation Help Home Ask a Question Browse by Topic How Can We Help? Search Search Tips popular questions Contact Us Can't find the answer you're looking for? Help Videos Join Focus on the Family as we discuss some of life's toughest issues. Watch Help Videos Focus on the Family® Featured Websites From Focus on the Family Visit Our Global Sites Previous Next Subscribe Shop Connect Donate Explore Topics For Kids Media Focus Websites.