Strike the original match
by Charles R. Swindoll
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Chuck Swindoll draws on the best marriage-survival guide-the Bible-and his many years of marriage to show couples how to survive, flex, grow, forgive, and keep romance alive in their marriage.Tags
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Swindoll looks at marriage like remodeling a home. 1. It takes longer than you planned. 2. It costs more than you figured. 3. It is messier than you anticipated. 4. It requires greater determination than you expected. A marriage alot like a house - when its new - it sparkles, fresh sells, fun surprises ..each day snap, crackle & pop. As time passes, however, things change. slowly - the grit of responsibility mixed with the grind of routine starts to take its toll. Bills come due, paint peels, faucets drip, drains clog - he fun silently erode into the misty memories of "the way we were" to the fearful feelings of "the way it is". It is time to read this book and get your perspective in place thru God;s grace shown to us in the Bible.
Looking for a biblical book on marriage? You’ve found it. Recognizing that the idea of marriage originated with God, Charles Swindoll calls for a fresh and detailed look at God’s original blueprint for marriage and the home. But there’s no perfectionistic demands here. Swindoll’s realism is refreshing as he directs our thinking toward reachable goals. Biblical, practical, believable, positive. This is the book you’ve been looking for.
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Charles R. Swindoll was born on October 18, 1935 in El Campo, Texas. After his duty in the Marine Corps, Swindoll entered the Dallas Theological Seminary and graduated with several honors including the Harry A. Ironside Award for Expository Preaching and the Faculty Award for Most Outstanding Graduate. Swindoll became a pastor in several churches show more across the United States, and later became president of the Dallas Theological Seminary in 1994. He has written over 60 books and booklets and was chief editor of The Living Insights Study Bible. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
Common Knowledge
- Canonical title
- Strike the original match
- Alternate titles
- Strike the original match: rekindling and preserving your marriage fire
- Original publication date
- 1980
- First words
- [Introduction] While I write these words, strange voices and unusual sounds echo through our house.
The American family is in trouble. - Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)He anxiously awaits this opportunity to strike the original match in YOUR marriage as you allow Him the room He needs to rekindle and preserve the flame that once was there.
- Canonical DDC/MDS
- 248.844
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- Genres
- Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 248.844 — Religion Christian practice & observance Christian experience, practice, life Christian Living for specific groups Christian Living for Adults Marriage
- LCC
- BV835 .S95 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Practical Theology Practical Theology Ecclesiastical theology Sacraments. Ordinances Marriage
- BISAC
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- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Media
- Paper
- ISBNs
- 12
- UPCs
- 3
- ASINs
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