Colin P. Norris

Intentional Marriage Workshop (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The Intentional Marriage Workshop (IMW) is unlike the majority of marriage courses. The Workshop does not define what a marriage should be like, or provide general standards of behavior the couple should attain. Instead, the IMW facilitates a PROCESS by which the couple identifies and defines their own relationship and how they will journey together in agreement. It starts with defining and agreeing on the INTENT of their marriage which will help keep them focused on their agreed destination. This is the What (Vision) and the Why (Motive). This is core to a successful marriage. One major reason relationships fail is they have never agreed on what a successful marriage looks like. Hence they are not headed in the same direction. Once the couple has agreed on the What and the Why of their marriage, they then identify and define the ROLES and RESPONSIBILITIES (with their associated Rights) they will each agree to take on to achieve the Intent. Another common failing in relationships is that the individuals have expectations of their own and their partner's Roles, Responsibilities and Rights, but have never identified and agreed on what they will be. Next the couple is helped to identify GOALS (short term and long term) which are steps along the way, not ends in themselves. Then the couple will develop a set of agreed upon RULES which with help them avoid unnecessary conflict and keep their relationship running smoothly. An important emphasis is that Rules are not for controlling of each other, but oneself. The final element in the IMW Process is making opportunities to STRENGTHEN the RELATIONSHIP. This has two aspects: Strengthening the Individual, and Strengthening the Bond. By the end of the Workshop, couples will ideally have come up with their own Intentional Marriage Agreement which outlines what they have agreed upon throughout the Workshop. This Agreement is a living document which should be reviewed as situations change, or regularly such as on wedding anniversaries. Even though this might seem a simple Process, every part is considered by IMW as foundational for a successful marriage (and healthy relationships). WARNING: The Workshop Process can be extremely challenging for those who have never truly considered and confronted the deeply buried beliefs and expectations they hold that ultimately damage their lives and relationships. Who is the Workshop for? The Intentional Marriage Workshop is primarily designed for Christian couples, and therefore contains scriptural references and principles. Nevertheless, this should not prevent any couple from working through the Process and benefitting from it just as much. IMW is for any couple wanting to have the type of marriage that thrives and grows for a lifetime. This includes couples planning to be married, newly married couples (including those remarrying), couples who have been married for many years whose changing life situations have given rise to new challenges, and separated couples trying to reconcile. How long does it take? The Workshop is comprised of five Sessions, ideally held once a week (to allow time for reflection and research). Session 1 - Intent (Vision & Motives) ​ Session 2 - Roles & Responsibilities (including Rights) Session 3 - Goals & Rules Session 4 - Strengthening Your Relationship Session 5 - Conclusion BONUS SECTION: Because unhealthy conflict contributes so often in relationship breakdowns, a section has been included called "Monsters, Mice and Men". It begins with a short study on what the Bible says about anger and conflict, then provides information on how to overcome unhealthy conflict behaviors (Monsters and Mice) replacing them with a healthy form of conflict: "Fighting Like a Man" (Hu-Man). ​

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Colin P. Norris
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. März 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780975716885
• Artikelnr.: 70646370

Autorenporträt

Born in England in 1959. Born again in Tasmania Australia in 1986 because a demon appeared in his flat. But having been raised a nominal Christian, Colin was not quick to accept the Christian narrative he had been given even though it did resolve the problem with the evil spirit. So he went on a journey to question and test everything he was hearing and reading about Christianity. This lead him to Bible College where he continued to question. When he was told by the teachers to not ask questions in class any longer, he spent all his spare time in the College library looking there for the answers the teachers were not able to supply. After 5 years of questioning, Colin one day realised he no longer doubted that the Bible was inspired by God, and that everything He says in it is true. That didn't stop Colin asking questions, but at least he found one source in the world he could trust - against which he would continue to test all claimed "truths" including the myriad of Christian denominational and ideological truths. Now having spent most of his life as a Christian he has found a great many answers, but is still testing. Much of the result of this can be found in the abundance of articles Colin has written based on his Bible studies, written to help clarify and galvanised his understanding, but also to be available to other Christians who are having the questions he had. Four of his studies have resulted in books. * Before You Stop Believing (2005) - A look at 9 areas of church doctrines that cause confusion and damage to most Christians - Faith; Sin & Righteousness; Salvation; Church; Prayer & Fasting; Blessings & Curses; Money, Giving & Tithing; The Devil, Demons & Christians; Holy God & Holy People. (Updated in 2022 and published as an eBook.) * As Your Soul Prospers (2018) - 8 Steps for Christians to Overcome Personal Difficulties, starting with helping them understand the Body, Soul, and Spirit, and the way people become who they are and then change after becoming a Christian. * After Pentecost (2021) - The role, purpose and gifts of the Holy Spirit in the Church, as revealed through the New Testament. (Particularly looks at most of the passages in the New Testament mentioning the Holy Spirit, and delves into the different views about those scriptures to reveal the most likely truths.) * Intentional Marriage Workshop (2022) - A DIY Marriage Workshop to help Christian couples identify and...