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30-minute couples devotionals will strengthen your marriage #Staymarried: A Couple's Devotional gracefully blends Scripture readings and therapeutic best practices to help couples bond. Michelle Peterson--whose #Staymarried blog and podcast have a well-earned following--skillfully highlights issues that all married couples face. With her smart, empathetic advice and understanding that cookie-cutter solutions don't work, every couple can learn to grow closer to each other, and to God. When you spend 30 minutes each week discussing a reading with your spouse, you'll also learn practical techniques for effective communication and conflict management. You'll be able to better connect with your spouse, and strengthen your commitment to sacred marriage. Discover why Christians are using this couples devotional as a resource for effective marriage guidance: Real solutions for real problems--Many marriages face similar issues: trust, intimacy, managing finances, and learning to fight fair (yes, you can learn to fight more productively). Academic resources and proven therapeutic techniques work hand-in-hand with faith to get to the heart of any issue. Manageable time frame--Weekly topics are bite-sized enough to tackle in half an hour, but meaningful enough that you can achieve real progress with each devotional. Skills for a lifetime--With this couples devotional, any couple can develop the skills to build a healthier, stronger relationship for the rest of their lives. This book should serve as a touchstone that couples can return to over the years when and if they need to. Discover one of the best devotionals for couples with this go-to resource for Christians who want to get (and stay!) happily married.

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#staymarried: A Couple's Devotional is the kind of resource couples are fortunate to discover. Whether you're gay or straight, Michelle's heart and wisdom will enrich your marriage with thoughtful and accessible reflections on healthy relationship-building. The weekly devotionals are perfect for couples looking to strengthen their marriage bond. --David and Constantino Khalaf, creators of the blog Modern Kinship (daveandtino.com) If you've ever wondered what people mean when they say, 'Marriage is a lot of work, ' this book is for you. And this work is the most noble work you'll ever do. --Nate Bagley, Founder of The Loveumentary Podcast, Salt Lake City, UT It might surprise you to learn that the Bible doesn't actually say very much about marriage. There's the bit in Genesis that is then repeated in the New Testament, and then followed by the phrase, 'this is a profound mystery.' Michelle Peterson's reflections are also profound and she does a great job at de-mystifying marriage. Her voice is sincere and winsome and her insights are sure to create meaningful conversation for any couple seeking to become more united. --Zach Brittle, LMHC, Couples Therapist and author of The Relationship Alphabet, Seattle, WA Marriage is a spiritual path because it invites us to love ourselves, and love someone else better - especially when it is most difficult to do. #staymarried: A Couple's Devotional helps all couples live the truth of lifelong love, and in so doing, helps each other become the people God calls forth. Just like your love, this devotional is a living companion you can revisit season after season. --Tina Schermer Sellers, PhD, associate professor of MFT and sex therapy at Seattle Pacific University, and author of Sex, God, and the Conservative Church- Erasing Shame from Sexual Intimacy The married couples who have achieved greatness are not just lucky. They were intentional with their time and put effort into their relationship. Michelle's devotional is raw, authentic, and highly practical for the everyday couple looking for ways to connect. No matter where you're at in your marriage, this will end up being the go-to resource you've been looking for. --Casey & Meygan Caston, founders of Marriage365.org This book is a must-read for every couple who wants to get married and stay married. Michelle Peterson weaves scientific research and biblical truth into this collection of easy-to-read and relatable devotions, which in themselves are an easy and fun way for couples to grow deeper in their faith and closer with each other. --Rachel Terrill, Ph.D., Professor of Love and Communication, Lebanon, IN This book is filled with practical advice on what it takes to create a marriage that beats the odds. Every chapter is a powerful reminder of how small changes in awareness and actions can be the tipping point in any relationship. --Dave Nelson, Lead Pastor, Great Lakes Church, Kenosha, WI We've been searching for a great book to recommend to newlyweds, but have struggled to find one book that covers all of the most important bases. Michelle Peterson has finally written that book! With every page, she skillfully, thoughtfully and practically lays out God's strategies to help you #staymarried. --Jesse & Marisa Butterworth, Pastors of Rain City Church, Bellevue, WA

We've been searching for a great book to recommend to newlyweds, but have struggled to find one book that covers all of the most important bases. Michelle Peterson has finally written that book! With every page, she skillfully, thoughtfully and practically lays out God's strategies to help you #staymarried. --Jesse & Marisa Butterworth, Pastors of Rain City Church, Bellevue, WA This book is a must-read for every couple who wants to get married and stay married. Michelle Peterson weaves scientific research and biblical truth into this collection of easy-to-read and relatable devotions, which in themselves are an easy and fun way for couples to grow deeper in their faith and closer with each other. --Rachel Terrill, Ph.D., Professor of Love and Communication, Lebanon, IN #staymarried: A Couple's Devotional is the kind of resource couples are fortunate to discover. Whether you're gay or straight, Michelle's heart and wisdom will enrich your marriage with thoughtful and accessible reflections on healthy relationship-building. The weekly devotionals are perfect for couples looking to strengthen their marriage bond. --David and Constantino Khalaf, creators of the blog Modern Kinship (daveandtino.com) The married couples who have achieved greatness are not just lucky. They were intentional with their time and put effort into their relationship. Michelle's devotional is raw, authentic, and highly practical for the everyday couple looking for ways to connect. No matter where you're at in your marriage, this will end up being the go-to resource you've been looking for. --Casey & Meygan Caston, founders of Marriage365.org Marriage is a spiritual path because it invites us to love ourselves, and love someone else better - especially when it is most difficult to do. #staymarried: A Couple's Devotional helps all couples live the truth of lifelong love, and in so doing, helps each other become the people God calls forth. Just like your love, this devotional is a living companion you can revisit season after season. --Tina Schermer Sellers, PhD, associate professor of MFT and sex therapy at Seattle Pacific University, and author of Sex, God, and the Conservative Church- Erasing Shame from Sexual Intimacy It might surprise you to learn that the Bible doesn't actually say very much about marriage. There's the bit in Genesis that is then repeated in the New Testament, and then followed by the phrase, 'this is a profound mystery.' Michelle Peterson's reflections are also profound and she does a great job at de-mystifying marriage. Her voice is sincere and winsome and her insights are sure to create meaningful conversation for any couple seeking to become more united. --Zach Brittle, LMHC, Couples Therapist and author of The Relationship Alphabet, Seattle, WA This book is filled with practical advice on what it takes to create a marriage that beats the odds. Every chapter is a powerful reminder of how small changes in awareness and actions can be the tipping point in any relationship. --Dave Nelson, Lead Pastor, Great Lakes Church, Kenosha, WI If you've ever wondered what people mean when they say, 'Marriage is a lot of work, ' this book is for you. And this work is the most noble work you'll ever do. --Nate Bagley, Founder of The Loveumentary Podcast, Salt Lake City, UT

We've been searching for a great book to recommend to newlyweds, but have struggled to find one book that covers all of the most important bases. Michelle Peterson has finally written that book! With every page, she skillfully, thoughtfully and practically lays out God's strategies to help you #staymarried. --Jesse & Marisa Butterworth, Pastors of Rain City Church, Bellevue, WA This book is a must-read for every couple who wants to get married and stay married. Michelle Peterson weaves scientific research and biblical truth into this collection of easy-to-read and relatable devotions, which in themselves are an easy and fun way for couples to grow deeper in their faith and closer with each other. --Rachel Terrill, Ph.D., Professor of Love and Communication, Lebanon, IN #staymarried: A Couple's Devotional is the kind of resource couples are fortunate to discover. Whether you're gay or straight, Michelle's heart and wisdom will enrich your marriage with thoughtful and accessible reflections on healthy relationship-building. The weekly devotionals are perfect for couples looking to strengthen their marriage bond. --David and Constantino Khalaf, creators of the blog Modern Kinship (daveandtino.com) The married couples who have achieved greatness are not just lucky. They were intentional with their time and put effort into their relationship. Michelle's devotional is raw, authentic, and highly practical for the everyday couple looking for ways to connect. No matter where you're at in your marriage, this will end up being the go-to resource you've been looking for. --Casey & Meygan Caston, founders of Marriage365.org Marriage is a spiritual path because it invites us to love ourselves, and love someone else better - especially when it is most difficult to do. #staymarried: A Couple's Devotional helps all couples live the truth of lifelong love, and in so doing, helps each other become the people God calls forth. Just like your love, this devotional is a living companion you can revisit season after season. --Tina Schermer Sellers, PhD, associate professor of MFT and sex therapy at Seattle Pacific University, and author of Sex, God, and the Conservative Church- Erasing Shame from Sexual Intimacy It might surprise you to learn that the Bible doesn't actually say very much about marriage. There's the bit in Genesis that is then repeated in the New Testament, and then followed by the phrase, 'this is a profound mystery.' Michelle Peterson's reflections are also profound and she does a great job at de-mystifying marriage. Her voice is sincere and winsome and her insights are sure to create meaningful conversation for any couple seeking to become more united. --Zach Brittle, LMHC, Couples Therapist and author of The Relationship Alphabet, Seattle, WA This book is filled with practical advice on what it takes to create a marriage that beats the odds. Every chapter is a powerful reminder of how small changes in awareness and actions can be the tipping point in any relationship. --Dave Nelson, Lead Pastor, Great Lakes Church, Kenosha, WI If you've ever wondered what people mean when they say, 'Marriage is a lot of work, ' this book is for you. And this work is the most noble work you'll ever do. --Nate Bagley, Founder of The Loveumentary Podcast, Salt Lake City, UT

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Michelle Peterson began as the author of dozens of tweets with the hashtag #staymarried, which evolved into what is now the #staymarried blog and podcast. She creates both of these along with her husband, to serve couples around the world with approachable encouragement and research-based tools for relationship success.

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