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Stand For Something

Posted on by ghdministries_gaojjv in Philosophy

Decide what you stand for… at work, as friend, as a parent, and as a spouse.

Who are you at work – the type of work you do, what you are good at, and what you enjoy doing

As a parent – the parental values and clear messages to impart to our children

As a spouse – the type of relationship you strive for and the public messages to convey repeatedly:
“I’m happily married.”
“I get joy from my marriage.”
“I take my marriage seriously.”

The Christian Marriage Combination will help equip you to Stand for your Marriage!

A Handbook for Marriage – Regardless of Religious Affiliation

Posted on by ghdministries_gaojjv in Reviews

This importance of the marriage concepts presented in The Christian Marriage Combination can be felt and understood even by those who may not view themselves as religious. The spiritual aspect provides a foundation of the importance. However, used as a handbook, or tool, to prepare yourself for marriage or to improve an existing marriage; is also an implicit purpose of the book. If you are not a spiritual or a religious person, don’t overlook the practical value of the contents.

Excerpt from Chapter 2 of The Christian Marriage Combination

Posted on by ghdministries_gaojjv in Excerpts

In The Christian Marriage Combination I devote a chapter to dating. Too often, people forget to have fun when dating. They get too caught up in other agendas. If you are dating for fun, you might just find someone that is special and your relationship with that person could evolve into a long term relationship. Or, you may also decide that marriage is something to consider. We all should have the ability to put our stake in the ground that boldly and clearly states our hobbies, interest, and subjects we like, and things we like to do for fun. We can find people to date that have either similar interests or those that are complimentary to ours (perhaps think yin and yang of hobbies). There is someone for everyone, regardless of what you like to do. Just do what you enjoy, and find friends, even ones to date, that enjoy those things too. Dating does not have to be complicated. It should be fun.

Excerpt from Chapter 1 of The Christian Marriage Combination

Posted on by ghdministries_gaojjv in Excerpts

In The Christian Marriage Combination I discuss how marriage is a covenant that is not meant to be broken. This book is meant to solidify the importance of marriage and the importance that God places on marriage throughout scripture. Those considering marriage or those already married will receive direction to lead them to stability in their marriage.

Scripture from the Old Testament and New Testament are referenced throughout the book. Two of the cornerstone verses for the book are below.

“Find a good spouse, you find a good life – and even more: the favor of God!” (Proverbs 18:22 MSG)

“For I hate divorce!” says the Lord, the God of Israel… (Malachi 2:16 NLT)

GHD Ministries Launches New Website

Posted on by ghdministries_gaojjv in News

GHD Ministries, a ministry dedicated to the preservation of marriages, is proud to announce the launch of its new website at www.GHDMinistries.com.

The new site will provide access to the ministry’s publications as well as offering insights from the ministry’s founder, Alan R. Staples, author of The Christian Marriage Combination.

Questions regarding the site or the ministry’s publications can be directed to Alan via the website’s contact page.