Most marriage books assume the author did it right. Most marriage books barely mention friendship. Most marriage books use "intimacy" as code for "sex." This is not one of those books.
In Real Marriage, Pastor Mark Driscoll and his wife, Grace, share how they have struggled and how they have found healing through the power of the only reliable source: the Bible. They believe friendship is fundamental to marriage but not easy to maintain. So they offer practical advice on how to make your spouse your best friend - and keep it that way. And they know from experience that sex-related issues need to be addressed directly.
Five chapters are dedicated to answering questions like:
<ul>
<li>Should I confess my pre-marital sexual sin to my spouse?</li> <li>Is it okay to have a "work spouse"?</li> <li>What does the Bible say about masturbation and oral sex?</li>
</ul>
Stunningly honest and vulnerable, Real Marriage is like a personal counseling session with a couple you cannot surprise, you cannot shock into silence, who will respond to every question with wisdom, humility, and realism.
If you want to have a long-lasting, fulfilling marriage you should read this book. Wrestle with this book. Pray over this book. Share this book. And discover how God this book. Share this book. And discover how God can use it to change your life.
Endorsements:
"If you're married or plan to be someday, do yourself a favor and read every page of this book." -DRS. LES &amp; LESLIE PARROTT Founders of RealRelationships.com and authors of Love Talk
"Whether engaged, newlywed, or veteran, Real Marriage will serve as an invaluable resource. I highly recommend this book." -ANDY STANLEY author of The Grace of God and Senior Pastor, North Point Community Church
"One of my greatest concerns is that culture is going to continually define and redefine what marriage is and is not, and the church is going to simply sit on the sidelines and react rather than seeking to actually become proactive by confidently teaching what the Bible has to say about it. That is why I am so thankful that Mark and Grace Driscoll wrote this book. Their approach to marriage, its benefits and challenges are transparent and challenging and I honestly believe that every married couple who will work through what they lead us through in this book will not just merely have a marriage that survives in this world but rather thrives in it."- PERRY NOBLESenior Pastor, NewSpringChurch
"Our thanks to Mark and Grace Driscoll who have served this generation well by tastefully but boldly addressing the real issues facing real marriages. Taking the unchanging truth of God's word and sprinkling in is the story of God's mercy in their own marriage they have filled every chapter with real helpfulness. This book is powerful, biblical, practical and healing for marriages that hurt. My wife and our adult children read it to great profit."-DR. JAMES MACDONALD Senior Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel and Bible teacher for Walk in the Word

Real Marriage: The Truth About Sex, Friendship, & Life Together

Religion & Spirituality

Driscoll, Mark

Driscoll, Grace

Christian Books & Bibles

Thomas Nelson. Inc.

Most marriage books assume the author did it right. Most marriage books barely mention friendship. Most marriage books use “intimacy” as code for “sex.” This is not one of those books.
In Real Marriage, Pastor Mark Driscoll and his wife, Grace, share how they have struggled and how they have found healing through the power of the only reliable source: the Bible. They believe friendship is fundamental to marriage but not easy to maintain. So they offer practical advice on how to make your spouse your best friend – and keep it that way. And they know from experience that sex-related issues need to be addressed directly.
Five chapters are dedicated to answering questions like:
<ul>
<li>Should I confess my pre-marital sexual sin to my spouse?</li>
<li>Is it okay to have a “work spouse”?</li>
<li>What does the Bible say about masturbation and oral sex?</li>
</ul>
Stunningly honest and vulnerable, Real Marriage is like a personal counseling session with a couple you cannot surprise, you cannot shock into silence, who will respond to every question with wisdom, humility, and realism.
If you want to have a long-lasting, fulfilling marriage you should read this book. Wrestle with this book. Pray over this book. Share this book. And discover how God can use it to change your life.
Endorsements:
“If you’re married or plan to be someday, do yourself a favor and read every page of this book.” —DRS. LES &amp; LESLIE PARROTT Founders of RealRelationships.com and authors of Love Talk
“Whether engaged, newlywed, or veteran, Real Marriage will serve as an invaluable resource. I highly recommend this book.” —ANDY STANLEY author of The Grace of God and Senior Pastor, North Point Community Church
"One of my greatest concerns is that culture is going to continually define and redefine what marriage is and is not, and the church is going to simply sit on the sidelines and react rather than seeking to actually become proactive by confidently teaching what the Bible has to say about it. That is why I am so thankful that Mark and Grace Driscoll wrote this book. Their approach to marriage, its benefits and challenges are transparent and challenging and I honestly believe that every married couple who will work through what they lead us through in this book will not just merely have a marriage that survives in this world but rather thrives in it." — PERRY NOBLE Senior Pastor, NewSpringChurch
"Our thanks to Mark and Grace Driscoll who have served this generation well by tastefully but boldly addressing the real issues facing real marriages. Taking the unchanging truth of God’s word and sprinkling in is the story of God’s mercy in their own marriage they have filled every chapter with real helpfulness. This book is powerful, biblical, practical and healing for marriages that hurt. My wife and our adult children read it to great profit." — DR. JAMES MACDONALD Senior Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel and Bible teacher for Walk in the Word

Real Marriage: The Truth About Sex, Friendship, and Life Together

Parenting & Relationships

Thomas Nelson

Pastor Mark Driscoll and his wife, Grace, talk about sex and marriage in down-to-earth terms, hitting issues other Christian books won't. While a wonderful wedding day is important, it's the last day of marriage that really counts. Will the last day of your marriage come prematurely through divorce? Will it be filled with regrets as you sit at the funeral of your spouse? Or, by God's grace, will the last day be a day to rejoice in the life you lived together?
Pastor Mark Driscoll and his wife, Grace, want you tofinish well on the last day. In this interactiveDVD-based study, couples will reflect on Scripture, the trade book, and video conversation starters. Through the homework and group sessions, couples will tackle the tough issues, such as:
<ul>
<li>Should I confess my pre-marital sexual sin to my husband/wife?</li>
<li>Is it okay to have a "work husband/wife"?</li>
<li>Can I say no to my husband when I really do have a headache?</li>
<li>What does the Bible say about masturbation and oral sex? </li>
</ul>
From fun date night tips to the most tricky "can we do that?" sex questions, Mark and Grace share practical help and hope with people just like them-who entered marriage a complete mess-or who are planning to be married someday and want to avoid some sticky pitfalls. 
Features include:
<ul>
<li>11 (10- to 15-minute) videos featuringcandid interviews with Mark and Gracefor small group or couple discussion</li>
<li>Participant guide appropriate for couples or singles (ISBN 9781418550424)</li>
<li>Leader's guide </li>
</ul>

Real Marriage: The Truth About Sex, Friendship & Life Together

You planned for the first day of your marriage… Are you planning for the last? 
While a wonderful wedding day is important, it’s the last day of marriage that really counts. Will the last day of your marriage come prematurely through divorce? Will it be filled with regrets as you sit at the funeral of your spouse? Or, by God’s grace, will the last day be a day to rejoice in the life you lived together?
Pastor Mark Driscoll and his wife, Grace, want you to finish well on the last day. Through their book Real Marriage and the eleven-week DVD-based study they share practical help and hope with people just like them―who entered marriage a complete mess―or who are planning to be married someday and want to avoid some sticky pitfalls in the future. 
A companion to the Real Marriage DVD-Based Study Kit, this guideis uniquely designed for small groups, couples, and those who are considering marriage. Each session in the Participant’s Guide provides engaging group study questions and essential homework for husbands, wives, and singles alike. Together you, your spouse, and your small group will tackle the tough issues such as friendship with your spouse, pornography and sexual assault, submission and respect, and sexual intimacy in marriage. 
God desires for your marriage to be full of joy and happiness as it glorifies His Son. Jesus makes such marriage possible through His death and resurrection.
The Real Marriage Participant’s Guide includes:
<ul>
<li>Eleven sessions</li>
<li>Homework specially designed for husbands, wives, and singles</li>
<li>Guides for conversations with your spouse</li>
<li>Ideas for date nights</li>
<li>Notes for small group leaders</li>
</ul>
Intended for use with the Real Marriage DVD-Based Study Kit (ISBN: 978-1-4185-5040-0) and the trade book Real Marriage

Real Marriage: The Truth About Sex, Friendship, & Life Together: Participant's Guide

El pastor Mark Driscoll y su esposa, Grace, hablan sobre sexo y matrimonio en un tono realista, con temas que no abordan otros libros cristianos.
En Matrimonio real, el pastor Mark Driscoll y su esposa, Grace, comparten temas privados y dolorosos que afectaron su propio matrimonio, el contacto que tuvo él con la pornografía en la primaria y el abuso sexual que sufrió ella en la adolescencia por parte de un novio y cómo lo superaron hasta cicatrizar sus heridas y poder volver a disfrutar entre sí. 
Juntos abordan temas difíciles, como:
<ul>
<li>¿Debo confesarle a mi cónyuge el pecado sexual cometido antes del matrimonio?</li>
<li>¿Está bien tener un “cónyuge laboral”?</li>
<li>¿Qué dice la Biblia sobre la masturbación y el sexo oral?</li>
</ul>
Desde consejos para tener una cita entretenida hasta las preguntas más delicadas sobre “¿podemos hacer eso?" Mark y Grace ofrecen una ayuda práctica y dan esperanza a personas que viven circunstancias similares a las de ellos, que llegaron al matrimonio hechos un desastre, o que están planeando casarse algún día y no quieren caer en la trampa.

Matrimonio real: La verdad acerca del sexo, la amistad y la vida juntos (Spanish Edition)

Self-Help

Relationships

Grupo Nelson

You’re already in a war. It’s time to fight. This book will equip you with tools to protect the five fronts of spiritual battle: your relationship with God, your identity, your family and friends, your church, and the world. Win Your War is a practical marriage, parenting, and relationship book that is grounded in the Word of God and focused on recognizing Satan’s role in your life. Mark and Grace Driscoll help you understand the power Jesus gives you to overcome the enemy’s attacks. Mark and Grace Driscoll look at the nature of spiritual warfare in response to Adam and Eve. God has a kingdom where His people are governed by the Spirit. Satan has the world, where his people are governed by the flesh. Spiritual warfare is the battle between these two realities in everything, including our identity, temptation, gender, marriage, and emotional well-being. Some years ago Mark Driscoll preached on the Book of Genesis and discovered an unexpected theme about spiritual warfare that works itself out in all of human history: the storyline of the Bible is that there is first a wedding and then a war. Satan did not show up until a man and woman were married and had a ministry call on their lives. The first thing he did was attack marriage and separate men and women. After reading this book, you will uncover the five fronts of spiritual battle: your relationship with God, your identity, your family and friends, your church, and the world. Also Available in Spanish ISBN-13: 978-1-62999-259-4 E-Book ISBN: 978-1-62999-260-0 OTHER TITLE BY MARK DRISCOLL Spirit-Filled Jesus (2018) ISBN: 978-1629995229

Win Your War: Fight in the Realm You Don’t See for Freedom in the One You Do

BookBaby

THE BIBLE IS THE PERFECT PLACE TO LEARN ABOUT SEX.\nWe are living in a time when the world receives sex as a god, and some churches reject sex as gross. Sadly, many people think the Bible has nothing useful to say about our sex lives. Song of Songs is the most debated, controversial, and sensual book in the entire Bible. So is it any wonder so many pastors and Bible teachers ignore it? They think it is just too hot to handle. It is hot, but we must handle it. We need to learn about sex, but we must understand what God has to say about it.\nIn Real Romance: Sex in the Song of Songs, Mark and Grace Driscoll will tell you why it is time to put fun back into Christian fundamentals with exciting information about Bible-based, red-hot monogamy. You will find answers to important questions about sex and marriage, such as:\n• Why is a sexually blunt, without blushing, book in the Bible? 
• How does the Song of Songs apply to your sex life? 
• How can an understanding of God’s Word give you hope, help, and healing in your marriage? 
• How can you build your marriage and sex life on the Song of Songs? 
• How can God turn a real marriage mess into a real romance?

Real Romance: Sex in the Song of Songs

XO Publishing

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