Meditations for the Newly Married

by John M. Drescher

Overview

Meditations for the Newly Married offers 30 meditations to draw newlyweds closer to each other and closer to God. Author John M. Drescher, a prolific writer and longtime pastor, has helped thousands of couples begin their wedded lives in the best possible company: reflecting on God’s Word together.

Thoughtful meditations and carefully chosen Scriptures, along with illustrative poems and quotations, help recently married couples understand that marriage isn’t about falling in love but continuing to actively and faithfully love each other. These lasting truths and nurturing advice will build up enduring marriages focused on faith, where the desire to be happily married ever after is in God’s plan.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780836190175
Publisher:	MennoMedia
Publication date:	08/01/2015
Series:	Herald Press Meditations Series
Edition description:	New Edition,New edition
Pages:	140
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

John M. Drescher authored thirty-seven books, including Meditations for the Newly Married, If I Were Starting my Family Again, When Your Child Is 6–12, For the Love of Marriage, and Parents: Passing the Torch of Faith. Seven Things Children Need, first published in 1976, has been published in at least twenty languages. John wrote hundreds of articles for more than a hundred magazines, and they have been translated into in at least seventy languages. His articles have appeared in magazines such as Christianity Today, Reader’s Digest, and Catholic Digest. Drescher served in ten countries, often crossing denominational lines to speak at conventions, retreats, and seminars in the areas of spiritual renewal and family life. Following a decade of seminary teaching, he served as campus pastor at Quakertown Christian School.

Table of Contents

Contents

Author’s Preface

DEVELOPED AFTER THE DIVINE PATTERN

1. Gifts from God

2. The Miracle of Marriage

3. Love Is for Life

4. Husbands, Love Your Wives

5. Wives, Respect Your Husbands

6. Marriage Takes a Triangle

7. The Sanctity of Sex—Attitudes

8. The Sanctity of Sex—Actions

9. Partners in Procreation

10. Love That Lasts

DEEPENED BY CHRISTIAN VIRTUES

11. The Meaning of Love

12. Four Words for Love

13. Love Is a Plant

14. Love Needs Nurture

15. Common Courtesy

16. Little Things

17. The Art of Acceptance

18. Considerate Companions

19. Adjustments Abundant

20. Forgive and Forget

DEVOTED TO WORTHY OBJECTIVES

21. Different from Dreams

22. Dealing with Differences

23. Problems Produce Progress

24. Trying for Togetherness

25. Romance and Relatives

26. Facing Finances

27. Faithful Stewards

28. Constant Communication

29. Seven Great and Good Guides

30. Worship and Wisdom

The Author

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“This classic Meditations series from Herald Press has already spoken to millions of readers.” —Dr. Kevin Leman, author of Have a Happy Family by Friday

“Attractively packaged and pleasant.” —Christian Century

“This series has been around for a number of years . . . and captures the spirit of Christian Love.” —Christian Citizen

“Attractive enough for a Christmas gift and cherishable any month of the year.” —The Christian Reader

“Wise and relevant.” —Bookstore Journal

Endorsement

This classic Meditations series from Herald Press has already spoken to millions of readers.—Dr. Kevin Leman, author of Have a Happy Family by Friday

Attractively packaged and pleasant. —Christian Century

This series has been around for a number of years . . . and captures the spirit of Christian Love.—Christian Citizen

Attractive enough for a Christmas gift and cherishable any month of the year.—The Christian Reader

Wise and relevant.—Bookstore Journal

Editorial Reviews

This classic Meditations series has already spoken to millions of readers.”

Reviews - Dr. Kevin Leman