Table of Contents
Introduction 11
1 Trusting the Author of Your Story 15
2 Don't Lose Sight of the Goal 19
3 The Power of Forgiveness 23
4 A Nonnegotiable Date Night 27
5 The Happiness Effect 31
6 Servant Love or Selfish Love" 35
7 The Purity Code 39
8 The Jesus Creed 43
9 What Is God Telling You to Do" 47
10 The Eternal Perspective 51
11 Longevity in Your Marriage with A.W.E. 55
12 Your Marriage To-Do List 59
13 Thank Therapy 63
14 Three Questions 67
15 Attitude is Everything 71
16 No Regrets 75
17 Dad 77
18 Accountability Makes a Marriage Stronger 81
19 Keep On Treasuring 85
20 Jumping to Conclusions 89
21 A Love Story 93
22 H.A.L.T. 97
23 Your Body and Your Marriage 101
24 When I Relax, I Feel Guilty 105
25 God Meets Our Deepest Needs 109
26 Think Generationally 113
27 Reactions Speak Louder Than Words 117
28 Moses and the Amalekites 121
29 David and Goliath 125
30 Closer to God, Closer to Each Other 129
31 Rekindling Romance 133
32 Creating Connection 137
33 The Prayer Challenge 141
34 Too Busy 145
35 Solitude and People 149
36 Weekly Meetings 153
37 Conflict Can Bring You Closer, Or 157
38 A High-Maintenance Marriage 161
39 Physical Intimacy 165
40 Strategic Romance 169
41 Stop Complaining, Start Enjoying 173
42 Do Your Kids a Favor: Love Your Spouse 177
43 Waking Up Is a Gift 181
44 A Life of Significant Conversations 185
45 Different by Design 189
46 Do What it Takes 193
47 The Best Things in Life are not Things 197
48 Making Your Values a Priority 201
49 God Isn't Finished With You Yet 205
50 Attitudes and Thoughts 209
51 The Pain of Anger and Freedom of Forgiveness 213
52 Learning to Apologize 219
