Everybody needs the essentials! That’s what you get in this powerful, entertaining DVD series from Focus on the Family. Hosted by popular counselor and author Greg Smalley, the Essentials of Marriage series brings top relationship experts into your home or church—with practical wisdom, honest confessions, and decades of experience.
In Essentials of Marriage: Higher Love, you’ll see your partnership from God’s perspective. What is His plan—and your purpose? Gary Thomas, Dr. Del Tackett, Stormie Omartian, and more, reveal how praying and serving together, listening to your mate’s emotions, and dropping mistaken beliefs, can bring you closer. You and your spouse or group will find new meaning—and joy—in your journey.
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SEEING YOUR MARRIAGE THROUGH GOD’S EYES
What was the Inventor of marriage thinking? Does He just want you to be happy—or is there something even better?
God has a plan and a purpose—not just for marriages in general, but for yours in particular. Seeing things from His perspective can bring new meaning—and joy—to your journey.
In Essentials of Marriage: Higher Love, you’ll discover how praying and serving together, listening to your mate’s emotions, and dropping mistaken beliefs can strengthen your relationship. It starts with a lively DVD presentation from some of today’s top experts—Dr. Greg Smalley, Stormie Omartian, Gary Thomas, Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, Dr. Gary and Barb Rosberg, Dr. Del Tackett, and Mitch Temple. The adventure continues with this Leader’s Guide—just what you need to apply that practical wisdom to your group.
Here’s what you’ll find inside:
• Six complete, easy-to-use session plans
• Tips for leading confidently and compassionately
• Engaging discussion questions and answers
• Fun icebreakers that bring people closer
• Scripture input to keep couples on track
• “Next step” exercises for practicing the principles
These days, holy matrimony takes more than good intentions. Make sure your group has what every couple needs: the Essentials of Marriage.
Great for couples, small groups, Sunday school classes, retreats, and community outreach events
This Leader’s Guide to be used in conjunction with accompanying DVD and Participant’s Guide
