Catching foxes : a gospel-guided journey to marriage
John Henderson (Author)
Why are foxes on the cover of this premarital guide? Because every marriage has “foxes” lurking inside it! We all have idols and selfish appetites--and, like the foxes in Solomon's vineyard, they can cause untold destruction and heartache. In fact, how seriously a couple takes their own foxes will influence whether their marriage blooms and glorifies God, or is a shallow and pale imitation of the real thing. In this workbook for both individuals and groups, biblical counselor John Henderson stimulates meaningful conversation and prayer between engaged couples. The book’s interactive format provides couples with a foundation for understanding what marriage is really about, becoming a godly husband or wife, and understanding conflict and resolving it biblically. Sit down together, ask a married couple to come alongside you, and get ready to chase the foxes out of your relationship. -- Publisher's description
292 pages ; 22 cm
9781629953878, 1629953873
1011553529
PART 1: BEFORE THE WEDDING
Telling your story
The reason for everything, even marriage
Understanding who you are
Understanding what marriage is really about
The covenant of marriage
Becoming a husband
Becoming a wife
Understanding marriage conflict
Resolving marriage conflict biblically
The glory of Christ in sexual union
The glory of Christ in financial stewardship
Getting a grip on your expectations
PART 2: AFTER THE WEDDING
In the wake
Reality
Life ahead, in community
Appendix: proposed household budget