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Dennis and his wife, barbara, have spoken at weekend to remember conferences around the world. Preparing for marriage leaders guide by dennis rainey. Getting to know that special someone naturally involves learning about family and friends, education and athletics, favorite pastimes, and your hopes and dreams. Created by familylife, one of americas leading marriage and family ministries, preparing for marriage is a dynamic, comprehensive premarital education program designed to lay the foundation for biblical, fulfilling marriage. Preparing for marriage, along with the accompanying leaders guide, were developed to help engaged couples prepare for the important task of building a christian marriage. Bethany house, a division of baker publishing group, 1998, 2010.
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Our lord sees it as a covenant to which we make a permanent commitment. Preparing for marriage by dennis rainey 9780764215506. You have made a joyous decision togethera decision destined to change your lives forever. Preparing for marriage is a now, the bestselling resource for couples, preparing for marriage, has a companion devotional that includes 50 short devotions written by dennis and barbara rainey. Thats why its best to identify potential problems ahead of time.
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