Marriage For Keeps

About the Book

Have there been times in your relationship that you wished your mate and you were working together toward the same goals rather than fighting against each other? Do you feel that the relationship you share today is becoming that which you have been hoping for; a relationship where you feel supported, appreciated, understood, loved and respected? Your dreams can come true in your relationship. The following is a sample from Chapter Three - ""May We Talk Without Fighting" Instruction ...Indicate which statement you agree with by highlighting each response. How would you feel if I say, "This is my money." 1. I don't have a problem with this, because I believe couple's finances should be kept separate in order to avoid financial fights. 2. I feel offended because, within a marriage, the finances should always be referred to as "our money." 3. I feel suspicious, as though you are attempting to hide something from me. 4. I feel excluded, as if you don't want me involved in all aspects of your life. 5. I am okay with it, because I don't want to feel responsible for all of your past and present debts. 6. Other: ________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ This book allows couples to address concerns, reflect on their experiences, and then select methods that work for the good of the relationships both now and in the future. This book is a resource tool for the following: · Pastor and leaders of various church denominations who conduct pre-marital and marriage counseling · Chaplains/Pastors who conduct wedding ceremonies · Marriage and Family counselors · &nbs

About the Author

Jonathan Hanna obtained a Bachelor’s of Theology degree from Piedmont Baptist College in Winston Salem, North Carolina and a Masters of Arts degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.  He will be celebrating 19 years of a successful and happy marriage to Ruthy Hanna in the summer of 2007.  Although Jonathan is the eighth year founding Pastor of Agape United Christian Fellowship of Fort Worth, Texas, it took approximately 19 years of Pastoral ministries and family counseling to prepare for the writing and completion of this book.