Strike the Original Match

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Zondervan, 1993 - Family & Relationships - 297 pages
Most couples start married life with high expectations, filled with glowing hopes for living happily ever after. But as time goes on, the excitement cools, and little by little, the problems and responsibilities of life take their toll. If you sense that something is missing in your marriage, Strike the Original Match can help you rediscover the warmth and joy you thought were gone forever. This best-selling book has helped thousands of couples strengthen and rebuild their marriages. Strike the Original Match is not a cut and dried theory of marriage. Instead, this warm personal book helps you confront the difficult tasks all married couples face and learn biblical principles that can free you to make the best choices for your marriage. Chuck Swindoll offers down-to-earth wisdom as he looks at God's original blueprint for marriage and the home. You'll learn about the building blocks of a great marriage, how to keep the honeymoon from ending, ways to handle conflicts, and even some tips on wise money management. But more than that, he shows you how to bring out the best in each other, and how to create a home where love can grow deep and strong. No matter how lukewarm your relationship has become, Strike the Original Match helps you rekindle the flame that brought you together -- and enjoy the warmth as it spreads through your home.
 

Contents

Introduction
11
Lets Consult the Architect
17
Lets Repair the Foundation
33
Bricks That Build a Marriage
47
Watch Out for Cheap Substitutes
67
Who Says the Honeymoon Must End?
83
7
117
9
141
When It All Comes Tumbling Down
159
Commitment Is the Key
177
What to Do with an Empty Nest
217
Conclusion
227
Indexes
289
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Charles R. Swindoll was born on October 18, 1935 in El Campo, Texas. After his duty in the Marine Corps, Swindoll entered the Dallas Theological Seminary and graduated with several honors including the Harry A. Ironside Award for Expository Preaching and the Faculty Award for Most Outstanding Graduate. Swindoll became a pastor in several churches across the United States, and later became president of the Dallas Theological Seminary in 1994. He has written over 60 books and booklets and was chief editor of The Living Insights Study Bible.

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