10 Great Dates: Connecting Faith, Love & Marriage
Finally, a Way to Connect Spiritually That You'll BOTH Enjoy!While juggling the kids, work, church, and community commitments, are you and your spouse finding time to connect? When was the last time you had a good talk about faith or did a devotional together?	To help you jump-start deeper connections, four marriage experts have come up with 10 creative date ideas, each centered on a spiritual theme, includingAppreciating your differencesExperiencing God togetherFacing the storms of lifeConnecting through prayerWith the planning taken care of--including flexible suggestions for before, during, and after the date--you and your spouse can simply enjoy the time sharing what's important in life.Download a free leader's guide for small groups at 10greatdates.org."Finally, here is a book that helps couples connect spiritually, and all in the fun format of Great Dates. I highly recommend this book for couples, small groups, and churches who want to strengthen and build godly marriages."--Gary Chapman, PhD, author ofThe 5 Love Languages"This book goes beyond spending time together. It offers guidance on deepening an emotional and spiritual bond. Each exercise provides insight and opportunities to authentically know and be known in new ways, bringing honor to one another and glory to God."--Gayle DiMartino, marriage ministry director, Willow Creek Community Church"This book is both practical and fun. It gives couples tangible ways to grow together spiritually all in the fun, guilt-free format of great dates. The Larsons and Arps have done the work. All you need to do is carve out time for your 10 Great Dates!"--Gary Smalley, author ofThe DNA of Relationships"Don't settle for an individual faith walk when connecting spiritually as a couple could transform your marriage. This book provides an effective road map for couples who want to journey together."--Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, #1New York Timesauthors ofThe Good Fight"This wonderfully written book takes what often is an elusive and mysterious discipline for couples and provides 10 life-building opportunities to move past the mundane of life and get to what really matters. Experience it!"--Ron L. Deal, author ofThe Smart Stepfamilyand coauthor ofThe Remarriage Checkup"Few things possess the potential to add to the overall satisfaction and meaning of marriage like really connecting spiritually. The Larsons and the Arps do an amazing job of gracefully and playfully helping us walk together toward fulfilling our deepest longings and desires."--Robert Paul, co-president, National Institute of Marriage"With its focus on spiritual intimacy, this book is a refreshing change from the standard marriage materials on emotional and physical connection. The Larsons and Arps have provided us with an amazing resource."--Shawn Stoever, PhD, senior director, WinShape Foundation"This book will refresh your marriage. You can't beat the life-changing content, 10 meaningful dates, and the wisdom of some of America's finest marriage experts."--Jim and Cathy Burns, authors ofCloser: 52 Devotions to Draw Couples Together; speakers at Creating an Intimate Marriage seminars"Being intentional in any relationship is key to its success. The Larsons and the Arps help couples see the importance of Date Night."--Tim Popadic, president, DateNightWorks.com"God in your marriage . . . is everything. But while connecting with God together would seem so natural and easy to do, it isn't. Here's a fresh start to a new 'God life' together." --Dr. Tim Clinton, president, American Association of Christian Counselors; executive director, Center for Counseling & Family Studies, Liberty University"In working with hundreds of couples, thedesireto build a strong, growing faith together as a couple is there--what hasn't been is what this book shows, how to get there!"--John Trent, Ph.D., author ofThe Blessing; president, StrongFamilies.com