After You Say &quote;I Do&quote; Devotional

Meditations for Every Couple

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• Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
• Year: 2002
• eBook ISBN:
  9780736935449
• Edition: 0
• Topic: Theology & Religion

Norm Wright, author of the bestselling Quiet Times for Couples (more than 500, 000 copies sold), brings his keen insights into relationships and realistic approach to problem solving to these devotions that celebrate marriage, encourage open communication, and provide the keys to greater intimacy.Readers will discover specific tools and explore the many options available for growing closer and establishing a solid foundation for a lifetime together. From finding harmony in their differences to raising kids, the After You Say "e;I Do"e; Devotional offers a wealth of practical ideas and suggestions couples can use to bring more joy into their unions and enrich their relationship.Formerly Together for Good

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Table of Contents
• Vows and Rings
• Oneness
• 50/50 or 100/100?
• Communicate
• Words Can Change Your Life!
• Accountability—Does It Work?
• Blame
• Encouragement Is a Four-Eyed Fish
• An Alarm System
• The Phantom of Your Marriage (Not the Opera)
• What Did You Cost?
• Thanking God for Jesus
• The Building of Trust
• The Heart of Trust
• Love Is…
• The Silent Marriage
• What Do You Remember About Your Parents?
• What’s Working in Your Marriage?
• Romance—Yes!
• What’s Your View of God?
• Pray As a Couple
• The Friendship of Marriage
• Nicknames from the Past
• Someone Is Watching You
• Watch the Tongue
• Marriage Thoughts
• Are You Mature?
• You Can Get Along
• You’re a Gap-Filler
• Are You Sleeping with the Enemy?
• A Morning Person
• Me? Irritated? Frustrated?
• Satisfying Sex
• The Rhythm of Your Marriage
• The Great Pursuit
• Honor Each Other
• What About Tomorrow?
• The Ministry of Marriage
• Praying Together
• Integrity
• What’s a Soul Mate?
• Get It Right… Sometimes
• Saint Valentine
• To Love or Perish
• Love Is…
• What Would You Do Differently?
• Knowing God’s Will
• How to Handle Problems
• Led by God
• Labels
• Elevators and Isolation
• A Constructive Suggestion?
• Control—Give It Up!
• Insults
• Look Around
• Four Gifts
• Do You Know How to Fly?
• What’s It Like for You to Pray Together?
• The Wall of Tenderness
• Purity
• Are You Listening?
• Tired? Just Wait (Part 1)
• Tired? Just Wait (Part 2)
• Wait Some More
• Do You Have a “Rubber” Marriage?
• Your Words Matter
• One of These Days
• Affection—A Different Way
• How to Have a Nervous Breakdown
• A Faithful Friend
• The Lies We Tell
• Love Is…
• Character
• Our Work Is a Gift
• Smile—It’s a Choice
• Monthly Celebrations
• Life Is a Process
• Flawed Thinking
• Slow Down
• The Right Time
• The Deformity
• Be a Peacemaker
• Reintroduction
• Romance Versus Infatuation
• Stress and Attitude
• The Love of Money
• Who Is Your Source of Advice?
• Ten Helpful Suggestions
• Have You Ever Been Mad?
• The Truth
• Praying for Your Spouse
• A Relationship Bank Account
• How Much?
• Your Spouse, Your Ally
• You Can Make It Work
• What Do I Do?
• Running
• Don’t Be Afraid
• Spiritual Eating Disorders
• Enjoy Your Love Life
• Celebrate—You’re Married
• Love Is…
• Laugh a Lot
• It’s Wonderful… but Scary
• Tomorrow’s Concerns
• Sense of Security
• What Do You Hear?
• The Tools of Battle
• More Isn’t Always Better
• You’re Called to Be an Encourager
• Decisions, Decisions!
• What Makes a Christian Marriage?
• A Love That Lasts
• Where Is He?
• Are You Childlike?
• Cleaning Out the Clutter
• Hide and Seek
• Who Were You Made For?
• Crossfire
• Some Assembly Required
• Damage Control
• Reduce In-Law and Parent Stress
• Getting Along with Your Relatives
• Physical Problems in Marriage
• Chosen
• Pray for One Another
• Praying Together
• You Are Special
• How Much Do You Owe?
• You’re a Portrait
• Love Is…
• How’s Your Body?
• Take It with You
• Are You Exhausted?
• Live as a Servant
• Don’t Put It Off
• I’ll Be There for You
• Comfort One Another
• Do You Have a Shortage?
• Here Comes the Judge
• Perfect Love
• The Power of Words
• Let It Go
• Don’t Sweat Tomorrow
• Living the Commandments
• An Indication of Love
• So What If You’re Different!
• Words to Live By
• Go Ahead—It’s Your Choice
• Air Holes and “The Sorry Chair”
• Stand Off
• Distractions
• Guard Your Heart
• Are You Sick?
• Feeling Inferior?
• Keep on Walking
• You Can’t Take It with You
• Life Is a War
• Accountability
• Follow the Rules
• Love Is…
• God Gave the Law in Love
• Words to Live By
• Words of Wisdom
• How Are You Handling Aging?
• A Marriage Based on One Verse
• Sensitive to the Extreme
• Ownership
• Humility Does Wonders
• Become a Child
• Choosing Hope Over Futility
• Love’s Beginnings
• Love Lives
• Dealing with Transitions
• Avoid the “Takens”
• Your Life Story
• Fog Banks
• The Gift of Passion
• A Prayer of Responsibility
• Candor
• She’s a Good Find
• Do You Want to Know the Future?
• “Affluenza”
• Are You in Shape?
• An Arranged Marriage
• Nothing Hidden
• Power Source
• Criticism or Encouragement?
• Irritations
• Love Is…
• The First Commandment
• The Second Commandment
• Misusing God’s Name
• The Sabbath and Rest
• The Fifth Commandment
• Life Is Precious
• The Seventh Commandment
• Don’t Steal
• Husbands Need Encouragement
• Speak the Truth
• Temptation in Your Marriage
• Appreciation, Empathy, and Acceptance
• The Security of Commitment
• A Husband’s Love
• Missing Your Children
• Accountability
• What Is Prayer?
• Alone Is Not Good
• Are You Discouraged?
• Burnout
• Thoughts for Your Marriage
• A Sensitive Prayer
• Follow Jesus
• Memorize God’s Word
• Order in the Marriage
• Transformed
• There Are No Shortcuts
• What Builds a Relationship?
• Do You Need Approval?
• Love Is…
• Morph?…Me?
• Is Depression Wrong?
• Depression?
• What’s Driving You?
• God’s Plan
• What Do You Do?
• Take Out the Plug
• How Can We Build Trust?
• The Pillar of Love
• When Did It End?
• Relationship Change
• The Dream
• The Little Things
• Help from the Holy Spirit
• How Determined Are You?
• Take the First Step
• Do You Remember?
• A Word to Husbands
• How Does He Know?
• Holy Living Is Possible!
• A Sacred Canopy
• Following Jesus
• Watch Your Mouth
• Time—Friend or Foe?
• What’s Dwelling in You?
• Companionship—A Necessity
• What Does Commitment Mean?
• Trust in Whom?
• The Cost of Success
• Love Is…
• A Prayer for Your Marriage
• He’s in Charge
• You Can Be Content!
• Are You Holy or Wholly?
• Temptation
• God Told Me
• What’s Going on at Work?
• How’s Your Appetite?
• Which One Are You?
• Who Do You Love More?
• What Our Work Says
• Fear and Faith
• Sharing Jesus
• Journey of Prayer
• Sex Is Sacred
• Commitment Through Change
• The Carpenter
• Are You the Lone Ranger?
• Laws or Suggestions?
• Stress Fractures
• The Hug
• An Example for Us
• Time Robbers
• How Not to Comfort
• A Prayer for Your Marriage
• A Balanced Lifestyle
• Failure
• The Wake-Up Call
• Love Is…
• Nothing Hidden
• Different? You Bet!
• Worship
• Private Prayers
• Memorizing Scripture for Your Marriage
• Faithfulness Under Fire
• A Talent from God
• Guard Your Heart
• Power—What a Feeling!
• Me? Angry?
• The Evidence of Love
• Me or We?
• You Have a Peace-Keeping Mission
• Who Are the Two of You?
• Are You Fun to Be Around?
• Waffles and Spaghetti
• Reaffirmation
• Resolved
• A Prayer for Others
• Money Lifestyle
• Making Wise Use of Time
• Distractions
• Opposition
• Change Can Happen
• Oops—I Made a Mistake
• Accommodating
• What Is Spiritual?
• Temptations
• Refining Fire
• Love Is…
• I Will Go with You
• A Comfort that Comforts
• What Does God Get?
• What Do You Choose?
• Fly—Don’t Walk in Circles
• Praying for Each Other
• Who’s the Most Important?
• Loving and Praying Together
• Thanksgiving
• Pull the Plug
• Auditing Life Doesn’t Work
• Share It—Don’t Keep It
• The Whole Truth
• Husbands Encourage Your Wives
• Ambition
• Enjoy One Another’s Bodies
• Justice
• The Sluggard
• How Does God Speak to You?
• I Don’t Believe in Prayer If…
• I Do Believe in Prayer If…
• Faithfulness—God’s Commandment
• The First Team
• Do you Implode or Build?
• A Prayer for Your Marriage
• Arguing by God’s Rules
• The Power Source
• Admit It
• Love Is…
• Imitate Me
• Joyful Couple
• Mine or Ours?
• What’s in Your Sacks?
• Walls
• Make the World a Better Place
• God’s Word for Your Marriage
• Not Abandoned
• Jesus’ Birth
• God’s Awesome Provision
• Love Is a Choice
• You’re on a Pilgrimage
• The End of Your Rope
• A Look…
• …into the Future
• What Makes a Marriage Last?
• Notes
• Other Good Harvest House Reading