Crossing the Threshold Together As One (eBook)

Acknowledgments    6

Introduction    7

God’s Expectations    23

From Singleness & Dating    23

Some Principles for Godly Dating    25

Undivided Devotion    26

Seek Advice    29

Be Not Unequally Yoked    36

Accept One Another    47

Sexual Integrity    51

#NoSpecificInstructions    122

What About Testing the Water First?    124

Cross-Gender Friendships    142

What You Talkin’ Bout Singleness Is A Blessing?    149

Who You Really in Love With?    160

Who Do I Marry?    172

Why Do I Get Married?    192

Imitating the Likeness of Christ    197

Whatcha Marrying Into?    199

Skeletons in the Closet    201

Into Holy Matrimony    207

Marriage by Design    208

Covenant versus Contract    211

Partnership    216

Oneness of Marriage    220

Divorce    235

Honored By All    254

Like Christ and the Church    255

Dealing with Conflict    263

Battle of the Sexes    267

Two Lives Joining Into One    268

Environmental Products    275

Sins & Misunderstandings    279

Communication    281

Forgiveness    289

Grace & Mercy    299

Roles of the Husband and Wife    303

Wives    305

Husbands    324

Husbands and Wives    352

Personal Expectations    365

Having Realistic Expectations    365

Conclusion of the Matter    373

Practical Application    373

About the Author    379

A Jet Tour Through the Author’s Life    379

Keeping Tabs on the Author    389

Bibliography    391