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Archive for November, 2008

Happily Married Couples Needed

November 28th, 2008 by Laura M. Brotherson

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How many happily married couples do you know? Would others describe you as happily married? If not, why? Do you know what it takes to not just get by in marriage, but to thrive?

Thriving in marriage is a worthy goal, but it’s more than just for the benefit of the couple. Research tells us that many young people have lost faith in marriage. They are afraid that happiness and long-term marriage aren’t even possible anymore.

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Pastor’s Advice for Better Marriage: More Sex

November 27th, 2008 by Laura M. Brotherson

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GRAPEVINE, Tex. — And on the seventh day, there was no rest for married couples. A week after the Rev. Ed Young challenged husbands and wives among his flock of 20,000 to strengthen their unions through Seven Days of Sex, his advice was — keep it going.

Mr. Young, an author, a television host and the pastor of the evangelical Fellowship Church, issued his call for a week of “congregational copulation” among married couples on Nov. 16, while pacing in front of a large bed. Sometimes he reclined on the paisley coverlet while flipping through a Bible, emphasizing his point that it is time for the church to put God back in the bed.

“Today we’re beginning this sexperiment, seven days of sex,” he said, with his characteristic mix of humor, showmanship and Scripture. “How to move from whining about the economy to whoopee!” Read the rest of this entry »

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Hot Christmas Specials — up to 50% off!

November 4th, 2008 by Laura M. Brotherson

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Our Christmas gift to you includes hot prices of nearly 50% off our talk on CD Love 101 (only $6.95) and Teaching Intimacy 101 2 CD audio book (only $8.95). 

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Here’s to a little economic cheer for the holidays! (Sale ends when the year ends!) 

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