{"product_id":"a-lasting-promise-isbn-9781118672921","title":"A Lasting Promise","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe revised edition of the bestselling Christian guide to a happy marriage\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFor more than fifteen years, Scott Stanley's \u003ci\u003eA Lasting Promise\u003c\/i\u003e has offered solutions to common problems—facing conflicts, problem solving, improving communication, and dealing with core issues—within a Christian framework. Thoroughly revised and updated, this new edition is filled with sacred teachings of scripture, the latest research on marriage, and clear examples from the lives of couples. The book's strategies are designed to help couples improve communication, understand commitment, bring more fun into their relationship, and enhance their sex lives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead author Scott Stanley is co-director of the Center for Marital and Family Studies at the University of Denver and coauthor of Fighting for Your Marriage, which has sold more than a million copies.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers reflections on how to enhance anyone's marriage over the long term and avoid divorce\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers recent cultural shifts, such as dealing with the endless technological distraction and issues  with social networking\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew themes include the chemistry of love, the life-long implications of having bodies, and how to support one another emotionally\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUses illustrative examples from couples’ lives and rich integration of insights from scripture\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis important book offers an invaluable resource for all couples who want to honor and preserve the holy sacrament of their union.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1 Foundations 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Naked and Unashamed 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Communication Danger Signs 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Asking God: Praying for Your Marriage 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 We Found Your Keys 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Talking Without Fighting 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Finding Solutions to Problems 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2 Complexity 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Jars of Clay: Why Bodies Matter 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Handling Events, Understanding Issues 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Unraveling the Mysteries of Expectations 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Protecting “Us” in iWorld: Marriage and Technology 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3 Deeper Connection 189\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Positive Bonding: Keeping Fun and Friendship Alive 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Touch and Sexual Oneness 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Got Your Back: Carrying Each Other’s Burdens 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4 The Promise Is Lasting 241\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 The Power of Commitment 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Forgiveness and Restoration 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Spiritual Blessings and Intimacy 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Onward 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendices 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A Getting More Help with Serious Problems 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B Resources from PREP ® 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C Research and Scholarly References 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScripture Index 335\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eScott Stanley, Ph.D.,\u003c\/b\u003e coauthor of \u003ci\u003eFighting for Your Marriage,\u003c\/i\u003e codirects the Center for Marital and Family Studies at the University of Denver. \u003cb\u003eDaniel Trathen, Ph.D.,\u003c\/b\u003e is a psychologist in private practice and counseling educator. \u003cb\u003eSavanna McCain, Ph.D.,\u003c\/b\u003e is a psychologist in private practice. \u003cb\u003eMilt Bryan\u003c\/b\u003e has been a counselor to couples for over twenty-five years.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR \u003ci\u003eA Lasting Promise\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“I’ve long prayed for people to discover from sound research how to help couples thrive. I truly believe that Scott Stanley and his colleagues are an answer to that prayer. I not only give this book ‘two thumbs up,’ but I lift up both my hands in thanksgiving to God for the work they are doing.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Gary Smalley,\u003c\/b\u003e author, \u003ci\u003eThe DNA of Relationships\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“This is much more than a second edition—in many ways it’s a new book. The research is cutting edge and the theological integration is deeper, yet it’s somehow even more practical. \u003ci\u003eA Lasting Promise\u003c\/i\u003e will free you to enjoy the deep levels of intimacy that God designed for marriage.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Gary J. Oliver,\u003c\/b\u003e Th.M., Ph.D., professor, John Brown University; author, \u003ci\u003eMad About Us\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“What a fantastic book! Few marriage resources can stand on as much solid research as \u003ci\u003eA Lasting Promise.\u003c\/i\u003e Its practical strategies and applications have made it a favorite among couples. The Christian underpinnings make this new edition ideal for couples who prize their faith.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott,\u003c\/b\u003e authors, \u003ci\u003eSaving Your Marriage Before It Starts\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“The first edition of this book was so helpful to our marriage that it’s become required reading for every newlywed in our church. This has produced many couples wise beyond their years. We’re excited to introduce this new edition to our congregation, as well as to replace our personal copy that is falling apart due to heavy use—a fate this new edition will also suffer.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—John and Pam McGee,\u003c\/b\u003e Watermark Community Church, Dallas, Texas\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988637597925,"sku":"NP9781118672921","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781118672921.jpg?v=1761781069","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/a-lasting-promise-isbn-9781118672921","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}