{"product_id":"the-marriage-journey-preparations-and-provisions-for-life-together-9780898694321","title":"The Marriage Journey: Preparations and Provisions for Life Together","description":"\u003cp\u003e The two authors of this book say at the outset that they are ordinary Christians writing for ordinary Christians and ordinary congregations. So why has this book become a classic for couples about to marry, couples already married, and the congregations that support them? Because they approach the ordinary issues couples face in marriage from the life-experience perspectives of an Episcopal priest and a former corporate executive who worked with people as they faced various family-related issues. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e They invite readers to use the book in ways that speak most directly to them and offer questions for the couple to discuss and others that engage a congregation. The book is interspersed with relevant quotes from scripture with probing questions for the individual to consider. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Sacrament of Marriage \u003cbr\u003e Extended Families \u003cbr\u003e Being with Others \u003cbr\u003e Living Together \u003cbr\u003e Fighting Fair \u003cbr\u003e Money Matters \u003cbr\u003e Sexual Intimacy \u003cbr\u003e The Gift of Children \u003cbr\u003e Yes, No, Maybe, Why Bother (Marriage Preparation, Marriage Enrichment) \u003cbr\u003e The Journey Ahead \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGlover, Delbert:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Delbert Glover is a retired vice-president of DuPont and a lay leader in the Episcopal Church.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrenz, Linda L.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Linda L. Grenz is the Publisher and CEO of LeaderResources, an Episcopal publishing and consulting organization that offers over fifty Christian formation programs. She previously served as the staff officer for adult education, lay ministry and leadership development at the Episcopal Church Center in New York. She also is the author of The Marriage Journey.","brand":"Church Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50566369870098,"sku":"9780898694321","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_225d039c-7ebb-4102-bd72-98735a8a203c.jpg?v=1731896349","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-marriage-journey-preparations-and-provisions-for-life-together-9780898694321","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}