Marriage on the Rock: God's Design for Your Dream Marriage [Hardcover]

Jimmy Evans (Author), Karen Evans (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 7, 2007

Society requires years of preparation for almost any significant career endeavor, but demands no preparation for one of the most crucial undertakings in life: marriage. In an age of disposable marriages and information overload, couples can only turn to one place for real answers that will make their relationship work—to God. Marriage on the Rock clearly details God’s principles that will strengthen good marriages and turn disillusioned, divorce-bound marriages into satisfying, dream relationships.

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From the Back Cover

There’s good news: You have a 100 percent chance of succeeding in marriage! But it all depends on what you are willing to put into it—and Whom you have at the center. Relationship experts Jimmy and Karen Evans know this firsthand. Here, they weave their own personal experience together with what Jimmy has learned through more than two decades of counseling other couples. Whether engaged or married, you’ll find that God’s principles detailed in Marriage on the Rock will help you prepare for marriage or strengthen a good marriage. You’ll also discover how to turn what may be a disillusioned, divorce-bound marriage into a satisfying, dream relationship. Learn how good things like children, work, or hobbies can stand in the way of your relationship. Discover who can meet your deepest needs. See what makes a destructive husband or wife. Find out how to make your spouse a priority in your marriage, and how to make time and energy for the two of you. By following the four fundamental laws of marriage Jimmy and Karen Evans outline here, you’ll find new peace and satisfaction in your marital relationship, even if you are the only one trying to improve your marriage. The honeymoon doesn’t have to be over! Discover God’s design for your dream marriage today.

About the Author

JIMMY EVANS is one of America’s leading authorities on family and marriage relationships. He serves as president and cofounder with his wife, KAREN, of MarriageToday™, a marriage ministry and national award-winning broadcast television program, now in its thirteenth year. Jimmy and Karen’s passion for marriage began out of the pain and near failure of their own marriage. From the key biblical principles God taught them to build their own strong and happy marriage, they have dedicated themselves to encouraging couples towards loving and fulfilling marriages and families. In addition to their teaching via the national marriage ministry of MarriageToday™, Jimmy is a popular church and conference speaker, as well as author of seminar and resource materials and several books, including Our Secret Paradise and Freedom from Your Past; Karen has been an active role model, mentoring many young women in Christian character, faith and values. Jimmy and Karen have been married for more than 34 years and they have two married adult children and three grandchildren.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: Regal (May 7, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0830742913
• ISBN-13: 978-0830742912
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #549,087 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Since founding MarriageToday in 1994, Jimmy Evans and his wife Karen have encouraged and coached thousands of couples toward building rewarding marriages and healthy homes. Jimmy is committed to sharing proven truths that can make the most troubled marriage good, and any good marriage great. They bring more than 25 years experience equipping and teaching couples to MarriageToday's mission of restoring the dream of marriage in America.

A popular church and conference speaker, Jimmy has authored a number of books, including Marriage on the Rock, Freedom From Your Past, Twelve Tips to Resolving Stress in Your Marriage, 7 Secrets of Successful Families, Our Secret Paradise, and his newest release, The Fig Leaf Conspiracy.

Jimmy and Karen know firsthand that no marriage is beyond hope. Their own marriage almost ended in divorce, but applying the principles they now teach saved their relationship. After 35 years together, they understand every couple has a 100% chance of success in marriage. Jimmy and Karen have two married children and four grandchildren.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A message of hope!, July 31, 2007

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Carolyn Scott "Carolyn" (Dallas, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Marriage on the Rock: God's Design for Your Dream Marriage (Hardcover)

So many couples struggle for years feeling helpless and alone. This book is Jimmy and Karen's testimony of how God intervened in their own marriage. It includes topics such as his needs and her needs, and it will revolutionize the way you think and interact with one another.

This book is great for hurting or happy couples. It reminds us all that the most important foundation to any relationship begins with God. Jimmy and Karen also have a television program and their website if full of useful articles for couples.

I recommend this book to everyone I know!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Marriage on the Rock worked wonders for our marriage..., July 29, 2007

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This review is from: Marriage on the Rock: God's Design for Your Dream Marriage (Hardcover)

The book was recommended by world re-nowned Minister A. Dabney, a prolific counselor of one of the largest ministries in the Midwest. Our marriage of twenty-seven years was in jeopardy and the exercises from this wonderful book, "Marriage on the Rock," was used. Our marriage was revived and strengthen, 1st all glory belongs to God. If you want to save your marriage pray to God for divine direction and get this book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars What I Wish Someone had Told Me, November 27, 2009

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Thomas B. Fowler ""Blueridge"" (Schuyler, Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Marriage on the Rock: God's Design for Your Dream Marriage (Hardcover)

My wife and I review materials for couples, and our son steered us to Jimmy and Karen Evans' book, workbork, and Leader's Guide...all of which we got on Amazon, plue the DVD's. That should tell the reader how much we liked the series.

One of the most valuable qualities that this material has is the confessional nature of Jimmy Evans. He can speak effectively to the male, and all the while, keep the females on board with his frank admiration of Karen, who has seen through him, and yet loves him still.

Evans is not a 'girlie man'...he seems to be genuine, arrogant, and vain, but he knows it and points out the fallacies of the male point of view. Women can gain tremendous insight into the strong and shallow impulses of men, while men gain an idea about how to really connect with their wife...and daughter...and mother...and boss. My wife and I shared a little about this work to some young married people, and they were impressed. I am too.


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