Synopses & Reviews
Will Living Together Bring You Closer or Drive You Apart? You are about to make a decision that will take your life in a totally new direction, one that will have a lasting impact on you and someone you love. If you are wrestling with that decision, now is the time to stop and set your emotions gently aside and take time to sort through your own feelings, as well as other people's opinions about what is best for you. The basic message of
Before You Live Together is candid, caring and thoughtful, using true stories to illustrate different living-together situations and their outcomes. It also addresses the basic questions and issues you may have asked yourself, including: Is this the best way to find out if we are compatible? Why do we need a piece of paper to tell us we are committed to each other? Is it so much cheaper than paying two rents? While this book presents biblical values in a compelling and loving way, it never lectures, but instead seeks to help you decide what is best for both of you. Read it for yourself. Read it with the one you love. Read it to make the right decision at the time when it matters most.
Synopsis
Everyone who is already living together or considering doing so needs sound biblical information about this important decision. This book provides it.
Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references (p. [166]-172).
About the Author
DR. DAVE GUDGEL has over 20 years of experience as a pastor. He has also serviced as an associate pastor of adult and youth ministries. His years of pastoring have given him a great deal of experience in counseling couples who are considering marriage or living together. Dave is currently serving as pastor of a church in Phoenix, Arizona. He and his wife, Bernice, have three children.
Table of Contents
First comes love, then comes marriage -- The five reasons -- Welcome to the real world -- Rehearsal for marriage -- Are you ready? -- He loves me, he loves me not -- What about sex? -- 1-800-we-need-help -- Your most valuable asset -- The instructions -- Protect your soul -- The view from above -- The perfect wedding.