Does anyone know of a program or materials to help my husband and I teach on the principles of a Biblical marriage?  We feel a strong call to teach on this subject, both corporately and to individual couples.  We have both studied up on the subject extensively in the Bible, but we're looking for some kind of format to present the info.  Any program, book, or website info is greatly appreciated.  Thanks!
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Marriage Ministries International is very good. Gary Smalley is well respected. TD Jakes and Serena are good. Focus on the Family must have some good material although I am not personally familiar with it. There's tons of good material out there. I would suggest a trip to your local Christian bookstore and look at books that are of interest to you. The ministry's dot-com is usually right there on the back of the book.\n\nLots of people will be blessed by your efforts. Go for it!\n\nGod bless.
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Decide which church you want to have your servide in and then invite both the priest and the pastor to officiate.  The priest can give you a blessing.  As a graduate student I took as my research project the Pre-Cana marriage preparation course offerred by the Catholic Church for engaged couples and it is a solid, excellent program to sort out issues before they become difficulties after a couple is married.  Whatever church you eventually decide to settle in does not matter.  This Pre-Cana program will help you more than I can say and give you tools to deal with problems when they arise.  Peace and joy!
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Do you have any evidence to support this theory or is it just wishful thinking? As an atheist I'm open to hearing about different interpretations of scripture, not buying into it wholesale. What is your support for this marriage and "vegan community life."\n\nAlso, what is your evidence for the "polechange?"
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See what I wrote for the following answers (most are fairly long):\n\nRE: Cheating boyfriend\nhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AhKRX.S5xfDvkXWc._vvrtLsy6IX?qid=1006012307217\n\nRE: Sexual orientation, marital & premarital sex\nhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AszAUYyS8yocsqXXEBp7x7rsy6IX?qid=1006012500449\n\nRE: Literal v Allegorical View of Bible\nhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AuKMFvPb9eMu8ijVXrTZ0FDsy6IX?qid=1006012504879\n\nRE: Swinging\nhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/?qid=1006012510104&r=w&is_vote_given=true&pa=BpVqD13uBHMzU.qS4x0GTyLgKDm.XTrUnQ5KWzMgerN3L8asSOI-\n\nRE: Size (end addresses question of multiple sex partners)\nhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/?qid=20060625232847AAkaWtF&r=w#NbUvWjC.UjhfR8wkLf1t\n\nRE: Faith\nhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AvCPDsg5ov4dTvuoq8sFgWzsy6IX?qid=1006012410451\n\nHaving a life effectively destroyed by conspicuous adherence to Biblical teachings, and having a personal relationship with Christ: I am absolutely confident both that from the Beginning, God intended that sex should be enjoyed between any parties so consenting; and that all Scripture to the contrary evinces the corrupt calculus of thugs having usurped the vernacular of faith and religion for the purposes of enslavement.\n\nI waited until after I was married to have sex, then expecting to have as my sex partner only her for the duration of my life.  Within our marriage, though she diligently tried to share me with her friends and her mom, I stupidly and stubbornly resisted -- and I ultimately divorced her, which was also stupid.\n\nAlmost a year later, another woman had sex with me; from a physical perspective, it was the most enjoyable experience I've ever had.  Both women apparently very much enjoyed their respective experiences with me as a lover.\n\nThat made me think back to all the opportunities I had in elementary & high school, college, church, at work, etc. -- and a part of me will always lament the fact that I could have brought to many of those women great pleasure -- and I might have either married one of them, or I would likely have at least been able to understand and accept my wife's eagerness to share me.\n\nThe Creator never intended that any person or group of persons should be governed by any other person or group of persons, but instead intended that each person would be subordinate directly and only to the Almighty.\n\nThe Creator never intended that any person or group of persons should for any reason evince violence towards any person or group of persons (notice the absence of "other"); the Creator never intended that any person or group of persons should for any reason or by any means purpose or conspire to cause the death or injury of any person or group of persons.\n\nThe human body was DESIGNED for virtually continual daily sexual intercourse beginning about the onset of puberty or the early teens until well into very advanced years; ethics suggests this should be limited by the principle of informed consent (the parties should comprehend the nature and quality of the act to which they are giving consent); every law of man (and every Scripture) prescribing or proscribing limits other than these is contrary to the manifest Will of God.\n\nIn the case of Biblical laws governing sexuality, the principle of parody and satire applies; to wit: Hebrews 4:12 ("For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.")\n\nThus we have the Word of God (Jesus) and the written testament(s) of men allegedly inspired by God; to any reasonable person it is obvious that "The Law" reveals the nature of the person attempting to enforce it.  Whereas God is love, "The Law" reveals both those that don't love (are apathetic) and those that hate
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I just recently got married myself, and I don't think it is anything you can plan out. Just remember to keep each other happy. There is a ggod book I just finished, its called Power of a Praying Wife, it has helped me out a lot.
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It's not that we are against pre-marital sex, it's that we don't want OUR kids doing it before they are emotionally and physically capable of dealing with all the repercusions, such as unwanted pregnancy, STDs etc.  Most Americans do have sex prior to marriage, and have been since the sexual revolution in the '60s.  However, the Bible teaches that sex outside of marriage is a sin.  Sounds to me that your "religious people" are picking and choosing which part of the Bible to follow and which part to ignore.
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If this is a denominational church, go to the area Bishop or Overseer (different names for different denominations.)\n\nIf this is a non-denominational church, it's trickier:  you'd tell the Elders, who should reason with the pastor.\n\nEither way, the Bible is clear:  a pastor MUST be the "husband of one wife" and he must be sexually pure.  In other words, no divorce allowed (unless for the other spouse's adultry) and no fooling around.  Several years ago, Pastor Charles Stanley, former head of the Southern Baptist Convention, was divorced by his wife.  He vowed to his church that he wouldn't remarry so he could be faithful to these central teachings of the Bible.  Unfortunately, not all pastors are obedient to God's word, like Pastor Stanley.\n\nIf the Elders do nothing, you have no choice:  you MUST tell the Church and insist that the problem be addressed.\n\nThere is one caution that I'd like to pass along to you:  the Bible says no one should question an elder of the Church (this includes a pastor) unless there are at least two witnesses.  However, if you have other uncontrovertible evidence, such as pictures, I'm sure this is acceptable.  If there's even the SLIGHTEST chance you're wrong, you shouldn't make a ruckus.  Remember:  unsubstantiated gossip is a sin.\n\nPeace.
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HE he he !  Have a lookie at my anser to your question!  I drove the local preachQ -- What are your views on Christian Polygamy. It seems OK because the\n Bible does not prohibit it.\n\n\n((((A -- A difficult question to answer in a few words. Let me answer your question by \nsupplying with a short research paper that is downloadable to paper.)))) \n\n\n\nHistorical Polygamyers out of their tree showing them my research!
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hi..just want to share this which i faithfully believe in..and a promise he gave to us.. in (Rev. 22:1-7).. hope it helps.. thx have a good day..
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Okay, I know you requested Christians only, but I have studied the Bible extensively.The Bible was not meant to be taken literally for the most part, and it was written during a time where women were held to be inferior. I'd disregard St. Paul's tirades on women,as a suggestion.Society has changed greatly since biblical times and a fair amount of what was written regarding gender roles no longer applies to today's society.I would suggest treating your wife as a helpmate and with respect,and expect the same from her,as the bible says to do.She should not have to be submissive.St. Paul had some issues with women 2000 years ago.*Sorry,just got your update.Please switch the gender context on what I said regarding yourself.*
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If you need Biblical advice on this read the story of David in the Bible.  Sins, notwithstanding, sins not condoned, but men or women of God even in as high places as David , or almost any of the patriarchs, I just use David because he had one of the most notorious sexual sins while a spiritual leader, are not perfect and they do fall to various sins.  The key with God from Biblical examples is if they repent and become humbled they will be restored and healed.\n\nDavid, annointed leader and established a throne with lineage to Jesus Christ  commited adultery and manslaughter.\n\nSolomon -- wisest man that ever lived, had hundreds of wives and committed hedonism, occultism, and paganism.\n\nElijah, called fire down and destroyed armies, he ran from a women named Jezebel in fear.\n\nPeter, supernaturally inspired, denied Jesus Christ three times on the night Jesus Christ's arrest.\n\nPaul the Apostle,  fought the Beast (or Satan) at Ephesus and lived to tell about it, yet had a thorn of the flesh ( some speculate it was either sexual  or sickness) that he could not overcome.\n\nMoses, charged the law to the Israelites and especially the covenant of circumcision  but went years without circumcising his own son or himself and God almost killed him for it -- his wife saved his life.       \n\nAnd on and  on it goes,  God's chosen,his teachers, preachers and the like are human, fallible and with like passions as we all are the Bible says, but God loved us and them while we are yet sinners the Bible said and uses these earthen vessels the scriptures says to show the way to the Kingdom that is to come and the desire of God for man now and then.  On that journey men grow  weary and and some faint the Bible says -- some will fall by the wayside, some will fall among thorns, some will be burned up by much heat but some will make it and bear fruit.   Thank goodness that God is the Lord of mercy and grace and is touched by the weaknesses of our flesh and longsuffering to us ward as he was been with all the patriarchs of the Bible.
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Interesting.  The Lord has put many in my life. Right now, I have a group of late teens, early twenties... I am preparing them for college,  by training them in Christian apologetics. This will help them defend their faith against the worldliness of college. My ex-wife... without her I may not have gotten to know the Lord and not be doing what I am doing now.  I had a wonderful class a few years ago and was able to teach science from a Christian perspective. One of the students, Sarah died last week. I believe she is in Heaven. This is rough when you see this happen to a 16 year old. But I hope I was able to make some difference in her and her families life.
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My own viewpoint---------I think it would be horrible if both the man and the woman are virgins on their wedding night.  Neither would know what they are doing, and, well----it'd just be tough.  They do not give classes in this matter----at least, I am sure the Christian church doesn't.  Maybe the man could get a copy of the KAMA SUTRA beforehand?
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It is Strong's Concordance (you were VERY close).  If you actually need the physical book, you will be hard pressed to find one for free.  It is one of the largest, heaviest books I have in my library.  I would guess that a new one goes for around $40-50.  You might be able to find one cheap online, but it would be expensive to ship.  I would recommend calling a few used book shops in your area.  You can find software online that you can either download, or use right off the internet, however that you can use for free.  Any online Bible with a search feature does pretty much the same thing.  I like biblegateway.com.  If you specifically need the numbers that go with the search however, I don't think they have that.
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i found a bible search c link below\nhope u find what u need.\n:)\nit's 1 of my favourites.
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Oh no... there are christian psychologists and counselors out there? I mean not ones that just happen to be christians but ones who define themselves by it? And their therapy is "read the bible"? Oh please tell me this isn't true. For the love of all your holy stuff please no.... They don't have actual degrees do they? I think I'm going to be ill... You are clear on the reason that this "therapy" isn't helping, right? Do I really need to go into it further? Please suggest to your partner that they see an actual therapist with real training. They can be christian, even.
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Are you kidding me?  God wants us to take delight in our spouses.  Sex isn't just for procreation.  Otherwise why would it feel so good?  He would have made it about as much fun as planting a garden.  My husband and I are both born-again Christians.  The only reason I don't moan loud is because I have kids in the house.  I too say read the Song of Solomon.  That book is quite direct about the pleasures of sex.  And it is in the Bible.