Finally, a Way to Connect Spiritually That You'll BOTH
Enjoy!
While juggling the kids, work, church, and community commitments,
are you and your spouse finding time to connect? When was the last
time you had a good talk about faith or did a devotional
together?
To help you jump-start deeper connections, four marriage experts
have come up with 10 creative date ideas, each centered on a
spiritual theme, including
· Appreciating your differences
· Experiencing God together
· Facing the storms of life
· Connecting through prayer
With the planning taken care of--including flexible suggestions for
before, during, and after the date--you and your spouse can simply
enjoy the time sharing what's important in life.
Download a free leader's guide for small groups at
10greatdates.org.
"Finally, here is a book that helps couples connect spiritually,
and all in the fun format of Great Dates. I highly recommend this
book for couples, small groups, and churches who want to strengthen
and build godly marriages."--Gary Chapman, PhD, author of The 5
Love Languages
"This book goes beyond spending time together. It
offers guidance on deepening an emotional and spiritual bond. Each
exercise provides insight and opportunities to authentically know
and be known in new ways, bringing honor to one another and glory
to God."--Gayle DiMartino, marriage ministry director, Willow Creek
Community Church
"This book is both practical and fun. It gives couples tangible
ways to grow together spiritually all in the fun, guilt-free format
of great dates. The Larsons and Arps have done the work. All you
need to do is carve out time for your 10 Great Dates!"--Gary
Smalley, author of The DNA of Relationships
"Don't settle for an individual faith walk when connecting
spiritually as a couple could transform your marriage. This book
provides an effective road map for couples who want to journey
together."--Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, #1 New York Times
authors of The Good Fight
"This wonderfully written book takes what often is an elusive and
mysterious discipline for couples and provides 10 life-building
opportunities to move past the mundane of life and get to what
really matters. Experience it!"--Ron L. Deal, author of The
Smart Stepfamily and coauthor of The Remarriage
Checkup
"Few things possess the potential to add to the overall
satisfaction and meaning of marriage like really connecting
spiritually. The Larsons and the Arps do an amazing job of
gracefully and playfully helping us walk together toward fulfilling
our deepest longings and desires."--Robert Paul, co-president,
National Institute of Marriage
"With its focus on spiritual intimacy, this book is a refreshing
change from the standard marriage materials on emotional and
physical connection. The Larsons and Arps have provided us with an
amazing resource."--Shawn Stoever, PhD, senior director, WinShape
Foundation
"This book will refresh your marriage. You can't beat the
life-changing content, 10 meaningful dates, and the wisdom of some
of America's finest marriage experts."--Jim and Cathy Burns,
authors of Closer: 52 Devotions to Draw Couples Together;
speakers at Creating an Intimate Marriage seminars
Finally, a Way to Connect Spiritually That You'll BOTH
Enjoy!
While juggling the kids, work, church, and community commitments,
are you and your spouse finding time to connect? When was the last
time you had a good talk about faith or did a devotional
together?
To help you jump-start deeper connections, four marriage experts
have come up with 10 creative date ideas, each centered on a
spiritual theme, including
· Appreciating your differences
· Experiencing God together
· Facing the storms of life
· Connecting through prayer
With the planning taken care of--including flexible suggestions for
before, during, and after the date--you and your spouse can simply
enjoy the time sharing what's important in life.
Download a free leader's guide for small groups at
10greatdates.org.
"Finally, here is a book that helps couples connect spiritually,
and all in the fun format of Great Dates. I highly recommend this
book for couples, small groups, and churches who want to strengthen
and build godly marriages."--Gary Chapman, PhD, author of The 5
Love Languages
"This book goes beyond spending time together. It
offers guidance on deepening an emotional and spiritual bond. Each
exercise provides insight and opportunities to authentically know
and be known in new ways, bringing honor to one another and glory
to God."--Gayle DiMartino, marriage ministry director, Willow Creek
Community Church
"This book is both practical and fun. It gives couples tangible
ways to grow together spiritually all in the fun, guilt-free format
of great dates. The Larsons and Arps have done the work. All you
need to do is carve out time for your 10 Great Dates!"--Gary
Smalley, author of The DNA of Relationships
"Don't settle for an individual faith walk when connecting
spiritually as a couple could transform your marriage. This book
provides an effective road map for couples who want to journey
together."--Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, #1 New York Times
authors of The Good Fight
"This wonderfully written book takes what often is an elusive and
mysterious discipline for couples and provides 10 life-building
opportunities to move past the mundane of life and get to what
really matters. Experience it!"--Ron L. Deal, author of The
Smart Stepfamily and coauthor of The Remarriage
Checkup
"Few things possess the potential to add to the overall
satisfaction and meaning of marriage like really connecting
spiritually. The Larsons and the Arps do an amazing job of
gracefully and playfully helping us walk together toward fulfilling
our deepest longings and desires."--Robert Paul, co-president,
National Institute of Marriage
"With its focus on spiritual intimacy, this book is a refreshing
change from the standard marriage materials on emotional and
physical connection. The Larsons and Arps have provided us with an
amazing resource."--Shawn Stoever, PhD, senior director, WinShape
Foundation
"This book will refresh your marriage. You can't beat the
life-changing content, 10 meaningful dates, and the wisdom of some
of America's finest marriage experts."--Jim and Cathy Burns,
authors of Closer: 52 Devotions to Draw Couples Together;
speakers at Creating an Intimate Marriage seminars
Peter and Heather Larson do premarital counseling, speaking
events, and marriage education together in a variety of settings.
Peter is a licensed clinical psychologist and co-developed the
customized version of the widely used PREPARE/ENRICH couples
assessment tool. Heather is associate director of Marriage Alive.
Married for 17 years, the Larsons have three school-aged children
and live in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Coauthors David and Claudia Arp, founders of Marriage Alive, have
written more than 30 books. Their 10 Great Dates seminar is popular
across the U.S. and internationally. Frequently appearing in
national media, the Arps have been married nearly 50 years and live
in Great Falls, Virginia. Learn more at www.marriagealive.com.