Three Practical Tips to Strengthen Your Marriage (And a Father’s Day Idea!)

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{FOOT RUB MASSAGE GIVEAWAY WITH EACH MELT PURCHASE THROUGH JUNE 19, 2016!}

When I share something, I choose it because I think it is something that will resonate with my audience.  This is that thing. 😉   And with Father’s Day coming up, I have a great idea.  Remember this podcast about creating a partnership that lasts?  I shared this at Valentine’s Day and we had such a great response, we wanted to share it with you again.  So many men are hard to buy for, but a gift that keeps on giving TO BOTH OF YOU is the perfect sort of thing our men like!  This is a brilliant way to show him how much you appreciate all he does for you and your family!

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Melt is a video series that will train you HOW to do massages for each other.  It is appropriately presented (PG!) by Denis and Emma Merkas, clearly presented, easy to squeeze in just 5 minute segments, and best of all, easy to implement!  Don’t miss the Father’s Day Sale good through June 19.
 Take just a sec to see if you think it’s a good fit for the man you are celebrating this Father’s Day!  (And don’t forget, this is probably a gift that will give you something in response… after all, you and your hubby will both learn to give fabulous massages!)

Here are the details:

Check it out and tell me what you think!

~ Heidi

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Scriptures

Genesis 2:22-25

Hebrews 13:4

1 Corinthians 7:2

Romans 8:1
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The Busy Mom’s Guide to Romance by Heidi St. John -Do you ever wonder where the girl your husband married went? This book is for every mom who has collapsed into bed at the end of the day, looked into the eyes of her husband and promised “tomorrow” she’d have time for him.  Trouble is, tomorrow finds her more exhausted than the day before.

If you have ever felt caught between the demands of nurturing your children and meeting the needs of your husband, you’re not alone. Read and discover how even a busy homeschool mom can make time to nurture her marriage. It’s not as hard as you think—and more important than you may realize.

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The Marriage Builder by Larry Crabb – Bestselling author 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 spouse’s 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 one’s mate. Discussion questions are included to aid couples who want to dig into it and apply the principles to their own lives and marriages. The Marriage Builder is for anyone who longs to transform marriage from trial to triumph

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About Heidi St. John

Heidi has been married to her husband Jay since 1989. Together they have seven children and three grandchildren! The St. Johns homeschooled their kids all the way through high school. Heidi is the the author of seven books, host of the popular podcast "Off the Bench," and the founder of MomStrong International, an online community of women learning God's Word and how to apply it to every day life. She and her husband Jay are also the founders of Firmly Planted Family and the Firmly Planted Homeschool Resource Center, located in Vancouver, Washington.

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