Making your Marriage a Priority
As Valentine’s Day approaches, we can’t help but notice the candy, cards, and giant teddy bears that litter the isles of our grocery stores. While the butterflies of love are very special & a wonderful feeling, we know that love is not a feeling. It’s a choice; a choice that we make every day to put the needs of our spouses and children ahead of our own.
We know marriage isn’t always easy. Throw in the challenges & pressures that come with special-needs parenting and we’re all due a tune-up every now and then. As a family pastor for 25 years, Steve has spent countless hours coaching and counseling families, including families living with disabilities. Below is a list of resources that he has used over the years as supplemental resources for marriage tune-ups. Take a moment to click through some of the resources below. We know you will find something that will encourage you on your journey as spouses and parenting unit.
Books:
Love All Ways: Embracing Marriage Together on the Special Needs Journey – by Joe & Cindi Ferrini
Married with Special Needs Children: A Couple's Guide to Keeping Connected – by Laura Marshak & Fran Pollock Prezant
The 5 Love Languages – by Gary Chapman
The Smart Stepfamily Marriage – by Ron Deal
For Men Only: A straightforward guide to the inner lives of women – by Shaunti & Jeff Feldhahn
For Women Only: What you need to know about the inner lives of men – by Shaunti Feldhahn
Blog:
Fierce Marriage - fiercemarriage.com
Retreat (in person)
Weekend to Remember Getaway
familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/
Rising Above Marriage Resources (Free in February!)