Boundaries in Marriage

Book excerpt: Improve your relationship with your spouse! Gain life-changing insights on: -What boundaries are, why they're vital to a healthy marriage, and how each partner can establish them -How values form the structure and architecture of marriage -How to protect your marriage from intruders, whether other people or personal idols -How to work with a spouse who understands and values boundaries---and a spouse who doesn't It Takes Two Individuals to Become One Flesh Only when a husband and wife know and respect each other's needs, choices, and freedom can they give themselves freely and lovingly to one another. Boundaries in Marriage gives the couples in your group the tools they need. By applying the powerful biblical and relational principles presented in this ZondervanGroupware (TM), couples can make a good marriage better and even save one that's headed for disaster. This leader's guide gives you the clear, step-by-step instructions you need to maximize interaction, support, and insights within your group. Most of the preparation has been done for you---just follow the easy-to-use lesson plan, complete with helpful tips. Because this book includes the full text of the participant's guide, it's the only guidebook you need to track page-for-page with your group. [Sidebar] Boundaries in Marriage sessions: 1.What's a Boundary, Anyway? 2.Applying the Ten Laws of Boundaries to Marriage 3.Setting Boundaries with Yourself 4.Values One and Two: Love of God and Love of Spouse 5.Values Three and Four: Honesty and Faithfulness 6.Values Five and Six: Compassion and Forgiveness, and Holiness 7.Resolving Conflict in Marriage 8.Some Warning Signs to Help Your Marriage Boundaries in Marriage kit includes: 1 -- 105-minute VHS& DVD included---use either one 1 -- Leader's guide* 1 -- Participant's guide* 1 -- Boundaries in Marriage softcover book* *Also sold separately