Table of Contents
Authors' Note 7
For Pastors and Mentors 9
For Couples: How to Use This Conversation Guide 13
Session 1 Pre-engagement Punch List 19
Devotional 1 Six Signs He or She Isn't Marriage Material 25
Session 2 The Doubt-Free Wedding Day 31
Devotional 2 Two Are Better Than One 40
Session 3 Your Covenant Marriage 43
Devotional 3 Divorce Divorce 52
Session 4 And the Two Shall Become One 57
Devotional 4 Moving Toward Each Other 64
Session 5 Building a Family 67
Devotional 5 Some Day 74
Session 6 Constructive Conflict 77
Devotional 6 Vacation Vanity 86
Session 7 Developing and Maintaining Sexual Intimacy 91
Devotional 7 The Power of a Pure Passion 100
Session 8 Money, Money, Money 105
Devotional 8 Finances 112
Session 9 Spiritual Intimacy 115
Devotional 9 Power Couples 120
Appendix A The Marriage Mentor's Conversational Session Guide 123
Appendix B Personal History Questionnaire 137
Notes 157