 | Time to take your Annual Marital Checkup |
Fri, 31 Jan 1997
Clergy/Leaders' Mail-list No. 355
Shalom! Rowland Croucher
Director, John Mark Ministries - resources for pastors/leaders.
(Bookroom, library, and worldwide F.W.Boreham Trading Post)
Home Page: http://www.pastornet.net.au/jmm
TIME TO TAKE YOUR ANNUAL MARITAL CHECKUP
by David & Claudia Arp
Is it time for your annual marital check up? If you're
thinking "What's a marital checkup?" then you are overdue!
We advise every couple, no matter how long they've been
married, to have an annual martial checkup. It can be the
single most important thing you do for your marriage.
Here's the good news. It doesn't have to cost a penny, and
you don't need a marriage counselor or therapist to guide you.
No stethoscopes or blood pressure cuffs are necessary.
Just two pens, some paper, and a little uninterrupted time.
It's guaranteed to bring back pleasant memories and
accentuate the positive! Discuss the following questions: 1.
What single thing delights me most about my mate? 2. If my
mate had the power to change one thing about me, what do I
think he or she would change? 3. What was the best thing that
happened to us as a couple in 1996? 4. What are ten things I
would like for us to do together in 1997?
When you complete the questions, exchange answers with each
other, and enjoy reflecting on the last twelve months of your
marriage. Combine your list of things you would like to do
together, and set priorities. Pick a time and place to do
your number one priority. During the next twelve months work
your way through the list.
You may find this is the one annual checkup you'll actually
look forward to. So go on and enjoy your marriage today.
This may be your best year yet!
ABOUT THE ARPS
David and Claudia Arp are the founders and directors of
Marriage Alive International and conduct seminars across the
United States and Europe. David received a MSW from the
University of Tennessee and Claudia holds a bachelor's degree
in Home Economics Education from the University of Georgia.
The Arps authored an Occasional paper for the United Nations
International Year of the Family, 1994, and have written over
15 books dealing with marriage and family enrichment. The
Arps have three married adult sons, three grandchildren, and
live in Knoxville, Tenn.
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THE SECOND HALF OF MARRIAGE: MAKE THE REST THE BEST by David
and Claudia Arp ($17.99 / ISBN 0-310-20714-2 / Hardcover / 240
pp. // Audio $14.99 / ISBN 0-310-20978-1 / Two 60-min. tapes /
1996 / Zondervan). Practical insights into making the second
half of marriage deeper and more fulfilling.
TEN GREAT DATES TO REVITALIZE YOUR MARRIAGE: THE BEST TIPS
FROM THE MARRIAGE ALIVE SEMINARS by David and Claudia Arp
($12.99 / ISBN 0-310-21091-7 / Softcover / 208 pp. // $79.99
/ ISBN 0-310-21350-9 / Two 60-min. videos with discussion
leader's guide / April 1997 / Zondervan). Dating doesn't have
to be only a memory or just another boring evening at the
movies. The Arps have revolutionized dating by creating
Couples Nights Out (tm) memory-making evenings built on key,
marriage-enriching themes. This approach to relationship
growth involves both partners, is low-key, and best of all, is
exciting, proven, and FUN! This unique book enables couples
to rejuvenate their marriages by going on dates that
specifically help develop basic and advanced marriage skills.
Churches can use its companion video curriculum to conduct a
systematic marriage-building campaign in their congregations.
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Remind your congregation that, to help them strengthen their
daily spiritual life, they should regularly visit your
church library and local Christian bookstore.
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