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Following are some resources to supplement the 'Built to Last' sermon series.

Books
The Sam Jones church library has a variety of books on marriage and relationships that can be checked out. Many of these books have been placed on carts outside the Sanctuary and Celebration Hall during the weeks of the Built to Last sermon series.

 

Learning Each Other/Strengthening Your Marriage

            Love and Respect by Emerson Eggerich

 

 

            His Needs Her Needs by Willard F. Harley, Jr.

 

            The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman

 

            After You Say I Do by Norman H. Wright

 

            Men are From Mars and Women are From Venus by John Gray

 

            Wild At Heart by John Eldredge

 

Love Talk by Les Parrot

 

Love Talk Workbook for Women: Speak Each Other's Language Like You Never Have Before

by Les and Leslie Parrott

 

Love Talk Workbook for Men: Speak Each Other's Language Like You Never Have Before

by Les and Leslie Parrott

 

Devotions/Manuals

            15 Minutes Devotion for Couples by Bob Barnes and Emilie Barnes

 

            Before You Say I Do Marriage Preparation Manual by Norman H. Wright

Video Curriculum

These are kept in the Education Office at the church. They can be checked out by Sunday school classes, small groups, or individuals for use. Please contact Alison Wright, awright@samjonesumc.org or 770-382-4772, ext. 111.

 

  • Fireproof Your Marriage (6 sessions)
    Love better. Love first. Love for a lifetime. 
  • Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage by Mark Gungor (6 sessions)
    A look at life, love, and marriage with sessions such as 'Tale of Two Brains' and 'How to Stay Married and not Kill Anybody.'  
  • Love is a Decision by Gary Smalley (6 sessions)
    Proven principles to energize your marriage and family 
  • Making Love Last a Lifetime by Adam Hamilton (8 sessions)
    Biblical principles on love, marriage, and sex 
  • Making Love Last Forever by Gary Smalley (12 sessions)
    Can love really last forever in the 21st century? 
  • One Heart, One Flesh by Mark and Alison Rutland (4 sessions)

The quest for fulfillment and success in today's marriages 

  • Staying in Love by Andy Stanley (4 sessions)
    Is it possible for two people to actually fall in love and stay there? Absolutely!

Marriage Mentoring/Counseling

The Association for Couples in Marriage Enrichment offers couples the Prepare/Enrich online marriage inventory that identifies areas where couples may need to focus particular attention as they grow in their relationship. Once these areas are identified a couple will meet with a trained marriage mentor couple to explore ways to improve their chances for a better, happier marriage based on what they learned through the inventory.

http://bettermarriagesga.org/LeaderDescription.php?Vita-Prepare-Enrich

The Sam Jones pastoral staff has a more extensive list of Christian counselors for those who are interested. Call the church, 770-382-4772, for this information.

Marriage Enrichment Exercises

  • Mymarriagecoach.com - This simple, confidential, marriage assessment website asks couples to answer a quick questionnaire that evaluates key areas of the marriage including faith, finances, and communication. Following the assessment you will receive a two page report that provides a snapshot of your marriage and recommendations of the best resources for you and your spouse. http://www.mymarriagecoach.com/
     
  • The Association for Couples in Marriage Enrichment offers several exercises for spouses to work through together. These exercises are intended to encourage discussion and growth in areas such as intimacy, communication, and conflict. http://bettermarriagesga.org/ACMEResources.html

Marriage Retreats

  • Better Marriages by the Association for Couples in Marriage Enrichment is offering a weekend retreat in Savannah, GA, February 12-14, 2010. Enjoy time together and grow in relationship skills. http://bettermarriagesga.org/
  • Winshape Retreats
    In the beautiful and inspiring setting of Berry College near Rome, GA, Winshape Retreats offers a variety of programs for couples in a variety of relationship stages and circumstances. To name just a few, there are retreats for those who are engaged, for those who are married and want to go deeper, and for those who are married and are in crisis. http://www.winshaperetreat.org/index.php/come/programming/marriage_programming/
 
 
 
 
 

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