May 11, 2010
Marriage Resources
Posted by Will
This edition of the Summit Connect Blog features resources we offer in our Resource Center that are designed for married couples.
You might be looking at the title of this study and wondering, “What does the “i” stand for?” It’s not an attempt to be trendy by author Andy Stanley. As he explains at the beginning of the 6-week video study, the “i” refers to the expectations individuals bring into marriage, how these quickly get placed on the other spouse, and the marriage becomes all about those expectations being met for one person. Stanley guides participants through the journey of how to recognize the roots of these expectations as natural, God-given desires. He explains how to change the focus of a marriage from individual needs being met by the other spouse into a reliance on God to meet the desires he placed in our hearts, and how he designed marriage as a big part of how that happens.
Marriage: Building Real Intimacy
This InterActions study takes married couples on a journey of how to fine tune a marriage or rebuild a shaky one. Like the iMarriage study, Bill Hybels stresses the importance of recognizing the different expectations each spouse walks into a marriage with, and understanding where they came from. He guides couples on how to build on common ground and how to celebrate the differences that are inevitable. He provides practical advice and principles for conflict resolution and for romance building. In the last session, he challenges each spouse to not let an ever-increasing pace of life drain them of the energy they need to maintain a healthy marriage.
Weekend to Remember presented by Family Life
This 3-day conference is held all over the country (including several Florida locations) and throughout the year with guest speakers and events that are designed to energize and strengthen your marriage. Visit Family Life to find out more details.
