The Marriage Builder: A Blueprint for Couples and Counselors

About this book

Psychologist Larry Crabb cuts to the heart of the biblical view of marriage: the one-flesh relationship. He argues convincingly that the deepest needs of human personality -- security and significance -- ultimately cannot be satisfied by a marriage partner. We need to turn to the Lord rather than our spouse to satisfy our needs. This frees both partners for soul oneness a commitment to minister to our spouses needs rather than manipulating them to meet our own needs. With soul oneness comes renewed body oneness where couples enjoy sexual pleasure as an expression and outgrowth of a personal relationship. The Marriage Builder also identifies three building blocks essential to constructing marriage: the grace of God true marriage commitment and acceptance of ones mate. Now for the first time discussion questions have been added to aid couples who want to come to deeper understanding of marriage. Helpful to counselors and laypersons alike The Marriage Builder is for anyone who longs to transform marriage from trial to triumph.