You’ve planned every detail of your wedding, but have you planned your marriage? This updated third edition of Before You Say "I Do" will help every bride and groom discover what they need to know about themselves, each other, and their marriage—before the wedding. Featuring questions designed to inspire in-depth conversations between you and your future spouse, this book also invites parents, friends, future in-laws, clergy, and children from previous marriages into the discussions to offer their own perspectives. Together, couples are encouraged to explore their life histories and experiences, their hopes and dreams, and their views on love, children, religion, work, and politics, to find both common and uncommon ground on which to strengthen the foundation of their marriage.

Before You Say "I Do": Important Questions to Ask Before Marriage, Revised and Updated

Outcalt, Todd

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Written by a pastor who has counseled hundreds of couples, Before You Say "I Do" poses important questions for every bride and groom-as well as questions for parents, friends, future in-laws, lawyers, and clergy. Perhaps the most useful marriage preparation book available, each chapter focuses on a specific issue, encouraging couples to discuss such subjects as life histories and experiences, hopes and dreams, and views on love, children, religion, and work.

Before You Say 'I Do': Important Questions for Couples to Ask Before Marriage

Parenting & Relationships

Perigee Trade

You’ve Planned Every Detail of Your Wedding—But Have You Planned Your Marriage? 
 Written by a pastor who has counseled hundreds of couples, Before You Say "I Do" will help every bride and groom discover what they need to know about themselves, each other, and their marriage—before the wedding. Featuring questions designed to inspire in-depth conversations between you and your future spouse, this book also invites parents, friends, future in-laws, clergy, and children from previous marriages into the discussions to offer their own perspectives. 
 Together, couples are encouraged to explore their life histories and experiences, their hopes and dreams, and their views on love, children, religion, work, and politics—to find both common and uncommon ground on which to strengthen the foundation of their relationship.

Before You Say I Do: Important Questions for Couples to Ask Before Marriage

Self-Help

Relationships

Candles in the Dark: A Treasury of the World's Most Inspiring Parables

Profound insight and wisdom from the world's great cultures, and religious traditions ""Through the use of a story, you can understand even the deepest truths."" These words, taken from a Jewish parable, underscore the power of Candles in the Dark. This exquisite collection of profound and enlightening parables contains the wisdom and insight of the world's great religions, philosophies, and cultural traditions. In these stories, you'll find spiritual inspiration and practical guidance to help you cope with life's many problems and conflicts. Christian and Buddhist, Jewish and Islamic, African and Native American, ancient and modern parables: these wonderfully diverse and entertaining stories address every aspect of life, from family issues to personal freedom, from money problems to the power of friendship. They will help you discover truth, beauty, and satisfaction within yourself and in the world around you. The lessons they teach will deepen your understanding of basic human and spiritual truths and increase your ability to: * Live a life of faith, hope, and love * Appreciate the beauty that surrounds you * Embrace the freedom to live your life * Seek and find guidance * Discover strength in a virtuous life * Encourage others who are in need

Personal Transformation

Trade Paper Press

Mission Easter is your source for Lenten programming ideas. In addition to seven Sunday programs, Mission: Easter contains devotional programs for Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday. Mission: Easter also has 7 Lenten Bible studies, 2 original seasonal dramas, worship and retreat ideas, and a 6-page Bible dictionary. The programs and ideas in Mission: Easter will help your youth better understand the tradtions, beleifs, and practices that make this season so holy.

Mission Easter

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

ABINGDON PRESS *

Holidays, Holy Days, and Other Big Days for Youth: Ideas for Youth Ministry

The heat is usually on youth leaders every summer. Summer jobs, irregular church schedules, vacations, and the casual nature of the season pose a challenge for summertime youth ministry. The Heat Is On! provides 100 creative, fun, and meaningful ideas for youth. With splash, crash, riot, and quiet, youth leaders can use the cool ideas in dozens of summertime settings and occasions, including: *Cool Worship Sites and Spiritual Adventures *Blazing Ready-to-Go Retreats *Sizzling Summer Games *and many more! Check out the other resources in Abingdon's youth ministry trilogy- Seeing is Believing! 100 Youth Talks for Every Occasion and Holidays, Holy Days, and Other Big Days for Youth: 100 Ideas for Youth Ministry- written by Todd Outcalt.

The Heat Is On!: 100 Cool Ideas For Summertime Youth Events (Essentials for Christian Youth! Series)

Humor & Entertainment

Ever feel like you've lost your way searching for really cool Bible study ideas for your youth group? Show Me the Way is a collection of practical ideas that you can use to enhance your teaching of the Bible to youth. It contains a variety of helps, such as creative studies, games, retreats, and memorization techniques. Ideal for those youth leaders who are pressed for time and energy (who isn't), Show Me the Way has the kind of practical, hands-on ideas you're looking for. It will show you how to make Bible study fun and effective for you and your youth!

Show Me the Way: 50 Bible Study Methods for Youth (Essentials for Christian Youth! Series)

A collection of easy, quick, useable meeting ideas for the over-worked, busy youth leader. The book will contain a brief introduction and 101 fantastic ideas in each of seven areas: Games at a Glance, Handy Handouts, Dynamic Discussions, Quick Quizzes, Sonic Surveys, Thought-Provoking Puzzles, and Tantalizing Talks. The games, discussions, and copy-ready lessons are designed especially for those stressful weeks when a youth leader needs a quick jump start or last-minute plan. Abingdon Press.

Last Minute Meetings: 101 Ready To Go Games and Lessons for Busy Youth Leaders (Essentials for Christian Youth)

Ready-Made Event Packages ...Just Add Youth Group FULLY LOADED All Options, Extras &amp; Side Items Included These ready-made event packages are completely accessorized with everything you need to easily prepare and smoothly execute fun and instructive youth activities. You can spend less time on planning event details, and more time directly engaging your teens. These plans cover every detail, even laying out hour-by-hour schedules for you. Think of the convenience. Think of all the up-front prep time you can save. The unique benefit of the Ready-To-Go series is that these activity materials go beyond merely offering ideas. Ready to Go resources instead provide fully developed activity &amp; event plans. These allow the youth leader to host youth events of substance &amp; quality, with a minimal up-front time investment. It’s like offering a baked cake instead of a cake recipe &amp; ingredients. Or, offering a fully-assembled ready-to-use playground set…instead of loose components in a box with assembly instructions. This book features 101 ready-to-go lessons that Youth Leaders can use in a Sunday School setting, in youth meetings, or retreats. It also contains meeting ideas and lessons that can be utilized quickly and effectively when the need arises. Ready-to-Go Youth Group Activities includes -- <ul>
<li> Meeting starters</li> <li> Short Bible studies</li> <li> Test worksheets</li> <li> Fliers</li> <li> Parable studies with skits</li> <li> Games</li> <li> Small events with little or no prep time</li> <li> Meeting closers</li> <li> A scripture index. </li>
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All materials are reproducible. Ready-To-Go resources are equipped with event themes that target contemporary issues teens face in the real world. These relevant messages are delivered with impact, through coordinated devotional plans, discussion frameworks, and captivating activities. All the event accessories you need, down to publicity fliers and parental forms are included. Just add youth.

Ready-to-Go Youth Group Activities: 101 Games, Puzzles, Quizzes, and Ideas for Busy Leaders

Puzzles & Games

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