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In a day when half of all marriages fail, we all need insight that stands the test of time. We need wisdom from Scripture to equip us to transform our own union from a lackluster contract into an intimate and exciting relationship.

Whether you're recently engaged, just realizing the honeymoon is over, or celebrating your golden anniversary, Insight for Living remains committed to helping couples cultivate honesty, exhibit grace, and experience a joy and intimacy in marriage that they never thought possible.

 

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  • Let's Consult the Architect
    By Pastor Chuck Swindoll

    Using verses from Proverbs, Chuck Swindoll explains three tools that God has given us to help build lasting marriages.

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"Getting Through the Tough Stuff of Remarriage" from the series Getting Through the Tough Stuff

Divorces are epidemic. Though the causes are myriad, at their root is sin. But once the divorce is finalized, the question arises: “Is remarriage always permissible . . . never permissible . . . sometimes permissible?” What does Scripture say?

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Forgiveness and Bitterness

What does forgiveness mean, and what does it not mean? Chuck Swindoll cautions us to release any bitterness that haunts us today by totally forgiving our offenders.

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Strike the Original Match Bible Companion

Do you need guidance as you navigate the sometimes choppy waters of marriage? Then this Classic Series deserves a place on your bookshelf!

The Strike the Original Match Bible Companion will help answer important questions such as:

  • How does God define marriage?
  • What direction does the Bible offer on making marriage last?
  • How does God describe commitment, and what does it look like in our culture today?

184-page softcover Bible Companion (14 chapters)

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