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Communication

Problem-Solving

Religious Differences

Meaning of Marriage

Spiritual Bond

  Introduction
Discovery
Education
Application
Supplemental
Resources

Religious Affiliation

Children

Acceptance

Developing a Religious and Spiritual Bond

Supplemental Resources


Resources for Developing a Joint Prayer Life

This unit has discussed the value of prayer in building a joint religious and spiritual life as a couple. The list below provides additional resources that may be helpful in furthering your exploration of prayer. These include books that instruct couples on how to pray, books with pre-written prayers for couples, prayer journals, and devotional books for couples.

Books on How to Pray Together as a Couple

What Happens When Husbands and Wives Pray Together? Authors: Carey Moore and Pamela Rosewell Moore (1999). Publisher: Spire (Grand Rapids, MI). ISBN 0800786599

When Couples Pray Together. Authors: David and Jan Stoop (2000). Publisher: Servant Publications (Ann Arbor, MI). ISBN 1569551081

Pre-Written Prayer Books

A Prayer Book for Husbands and Wives. Authors: Ruthanne and Walter Wangerin, Jr. (2000). Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers (Minneapolis, MN). ISBN 0806640626

Through Good Times and Bad, Prayers for a Lifetime Together. Authors: Robert M. Hamma, Kathryn A. Schneider (2000). Publisher: Sorin Books (Notre Dame, IN) ISBN 1893732118

Devotional Books

Minute Meditations for Couples. Authors: Bob & Emilie Barnes (2001). Publisher: Harvest House Publishers (Eugene, OR). ISBN 0736905480

Moments Together for Couples. Authors: Dennis and Barbara Rainey (1995). Publisher: Regal Books from Gospel Light (Ventura, CA). ISBN 0830717544

Never Alone Devotions for Couples. Authors: David and Teresa Ferguson (2001). Publisher: Tyndale House (Wheaton, IL). ISBN 0842353860

Night Light: A Devotional for Couples. Author: James Dobson (2000). Publisher: Multnomah Publishers (Sisters, OR). ISBN 1576736741

Quiet Moments with God for Couples. Author: Unknown (2002). Publisher: Honor Books (Tulsa, OK). ISBN 1562926667

Still the One, Devotions for Couples. Author: Martha Bolton (2001). Publisher: Fleming H. Revell, (Grand Rapids, MI). ISBN 0801017805

Prayer Journals

Daily Wisdom for Couples, Devotional Journal for Every Day. Author: Barbour Publishing (2000). Publisher: Barbour Publishing (Uhrichsville, OH). ISBN 1577488210

Lord Bless This Marriage, A Keepsake Prayer Journal to Pray for the Presence of God in your Marriage. Authors: William & Nancie Carmichael (1999). Publisher: Tyndale House (Wheaton, IL). ISBN 084238551