Wedding Promises

Wedding Promises

What is the foundation of your marriage? What is the one thing that you center everything else on? Is it happiness? Compatibility? Good Times? All of those things are important in a marriage, but I can guarantee you that none of them will keep your marriage together.

Happy times come and go. This is a guarantee. Feelings come and go and often times we don't have control over them. Same with compatibility. Conflicts are going to happen, even in the best of relationships. It's how you handle the incompatibility that is going to make the difference. The one thing that you can control in all of this is you. You made a promise when you got married, and you can keep that promise. Commitment is the foundation you need to build everything else from.

Think about your wedding vows. When you said them, you most likely promised to stay together in sickness and health, in good times and bad, in prosperity etc...you made a commitment that covered pretty much all the ups and downs that life would throw your way. So what happened to that promise? If you are even considering a divorce, I want you to take a minute to just be still, and remember those vows. Remember them. They meant something to you then, and they should still mean something now.

Those wedding promises were your commitment to your marriage for life. Commitment is what will hold your marriage together. It is the key to making your relationship last, and avoid divorce. Commitment means you aren't going to run when the troubles get too hard. Quite the contrary. Instead, it means you are dedicated to doing whatever it takes to work through them. It means you are willing to make changes in yourself, your attitude, your perspective and your actions, to save your marriage. It means you are devoted to your promises. You can do this.

Once you and your spouse can lay this foundation, so many more things will fall into place. A committed couple doesn't thing about divorce, talk about divorce or even threaten it. Why? Because it simply isn't an option. Hence, once you know that it isn't a possibility, a whole new range of options will open up before the two of you....options to find a way to make things work; to get the help you need. Where there is a will, and a commitment, there is a way. You CAN save your marriage.

Tina is a freelance writer and advocate for saving marriages. Too many marriages end in divorce. It's time to fight for marriages by working through difficulties and re-igniting love.

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Promises to Keep $19.48 PROMISES TO KEEP" is the third book in the "Rose Series." It continues the story of Rose Collins, a young Melungeon girl from the mountains of Kentucky. The story is set in the 1950s on a country estate near Bristol, Virginia. In the first book, "The Journey Home," Rose be-comes an orphan and is sent to live with her closest living relative, Margaret Collins Keller. Rose finds that being a dark-skinned child brings hurt and humiliation in the classroom. Carl Cutlipp is the bigoted student who is the bane of her existence.Rose's blood is typed after she is injured in a traffic acci-dent revealing that she is not the daughter of the persons she called mama and daddy. She and Aunt Margaret go on a quest to find her birth parents. On their journey, they meet some memorable characters such as Preacher Smith and his embittered wife. They return to Kentucky to find a children's home that haunts Rose's dreams with a woman dressed in black, wearing granny shoes.John Keller dies and leaves his estate to his former wife, Margaret. An unknown half-brother shows up at the funeral. Thus begins the legal battle for the Keller Estate, which is ultimately resolved in "View from the Attic." Aunt Margaret and James are married. A stranger crashes the wedding reception, who turns out to be Rose's Granny Esther. She threatens to take Rose home to Belleview, Kentucky. The honeymooners leave for the Smoky Mountains with Rose in tow. Their effort to keep her from Esther turns out to be a comedy of errors. Daniel Lewis enters Rose's class late in the school year, causing havoc for the teacher and for Rose. The remainder of the book recounts the end of the "rightful heir story," and the move to the Keller mansion. The inheritance does not insure Rose, her family, and friends that life will be without its stresses and crises. There is a tragic fire, an attack on Margaret, an intricate web of lies to hurt Rose at school, and a near fatal traffic accident. Rose nears graduation from high school, which leads into Book IV, "Return to Bridgetown."

Town & Country Wedding Vows & Promises $3.95 The first words may be most important--"Will you marry me?--"but that's only the start. From announcing the engagement to creating the wedding invitations, from writing personalized vows to proposing toasts at the reception, "Town & Country" helps the bride and groom say it in style. Always with an eye to tradition and good etiquette, this guide offers advice and inspiration, and even a space to jot down clever ideas as they pop into your head. All the important questions are asked, and a range of possible answers suggested: How will you word your save-the-date cards? Will you create a wedding website? What lyrics, novels, poems, and quotations move you and have meaning for your relationship? Elegantly designed, with a ribbon marker, this will be a book the happy couple will treasure.

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With This Ring: Promises to Keep $3.95 A beautiful celebration of the promises that bind two hearts forever. Centered on the traditional wedding vows, this exquisite keepsake book celebrates the beauty, delight, and mystery of married love. Soul-stirring quotes and inspiring stories illuminate the history and deeper meaning behind each aspect of the wedding ceremony, from the betrothal pledge of "Will you be mine?" to the declaration of two hearts eternally united as one. The elegant design includes space to record treasured memories, shared dreams, and meaningful reflections. With unforgettable insights on sacred love, "With This Ring" creates a personal treasury of romance and devotion, perfect for anyone preparing to exchange vows, celebrating a marital milestone, or simply wanting to recapture the beauty of the promises they share as husband and wife.

Life Promises for Couples $9.99 Everybody wants a strong, loving, God-centered marriage. In Life Promises for Couples , New York Times bestselling relationship expert Dr. Gary Chapman provides trusted words of wisdom designed to encourage and inspire couples, alongside key Bible verses that illuminate God’s plan for marriage and for nurturing healthy, happy relationships. Whether you are a young couple just starting out or you’ve just celebrated your 50th wedding anniversary, your marriage is sure to benefit from the timeless wisdom contained in this beautifully designed two-color gift book.

Promises Beyond Jordan $9.26 Vanessa Davis Griggs forges new territory in inspirational fiction with a novel about promises made and trust shattered...about the secrets that can tear families apart, and the power of faith to heal ourselves and those we love... Charismatic pastor George Landris is preparing for his upcoming wedding to Theresa Jordan when he gets news that will reverberate through many lives. His cherished friend Johnnie Mae Taylor has been involved in a car accident, and her husband and young child are fighting for survival, in need of all the prayers they can get. Theresa has her own dilemmas to contend with. Seeing her fiance rushing to another woman's side increases Theresa's doubts about George's commitment to her. She knows that George has always loved Johnnie Mae, even if their relationship is platonic, but his devotion and concern puts a serious strain on their upcoming nupitals. An unforeseen tragedy and a shocking revelation reopen painful scars--and create fresh wounds that could change four lives. As accusations fly and rumors spread through the church and community, Pastor George Landris vows to remain strong and hold tight to his spiritual beliefs. It will take hope, courage, and unswerving faith to help everyone find their way back again...

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Christmas Promises (Paperback) $13.72 Promises of love made under the mistletoe! The Christmas Eve Bride by Lynne Graham Rocco thought he was done with Amber after her betrayal two years earlier. But when he unexpectedly runs into her, the attraction is still strong-so he asks her to become his mistress! Amber only accepts so her baby boy can have a better Christmas. But Rocco`s plan for revenge changes as he begins picturing a future with Amber...and their son. A Marriage Proposal for Christmas by Carole Mortimer Cally Turner thinks Noel Carlton is an egotistical playboy! The only reason she`s agreed to work for him is so she can give her daughter a Christmas to remember. But as she spends more time with Noel, she begins to wonder what`s more irritating-his infuriating arrogance or unexpected tenderness? A Bride for Christmas by Marion Lennox Wealthy businessman-and contented bachelor-Guy Carver is in Australia to take ownership of Jenny Westmere`s wedding salon. It`s strictly business. So no one is more surprised than Guy himself when he realizes that the deal he really wants to ink is making Jenny and her little boy his family by Christmas!

Life Promises for Couples: God's Promises for You and Your Spouse $9.73 Everybody wants a strong, loving, God-centered marriage. In "Life Promises for Couples," "New York Times" bestselling relationship expert Dr. Gary Chapman provides trusted words of wisdom designed to encourage and inspire couples, alongside key Bible verses that illuminate God's plan for marriage and for nurturing healthy, happy relationships. Whether you are a young couple just starting out or you've just celebrated your 50th wedding anniversary, your marriage is sure to benefit from the timeless wisdom contained in this beautifully designed two-color gift book.

Hard Promises (DVD) $10.91 Good ol` boy Joey is a free-roaming soul with an urge to travel just about anywhere except home. So imagine his surprise when he`s invited to his own wife`s wedding. He rushes home to find himself newly divorced, fighting to win back the wife he stills wants and becoming a belated father to his headstrong daughter.

Promises Laid to Rest $33.49 Elizabeth was drawn back to Oak Hill because its people and history had such a profound impact on her life. As the storyteller, she reflects on a simple but compelling place that had isolated itself from the aggression of progress by clinging to the memory and legacy of its intriguing past. The horrible mining accident that killed Martin Phelps and the legend of the wedding bodice found by a famous dignitary and his wife would shape the townas history for decades. After many years, Jonathan Crosby knew it was time for Oak Hill to give way to progress. The elderly gentleman leaves Oak Hill and begins his journey to find Violetas descendants, hoping he can fulfill the unspoken promise. The reader follows Jonathan and is introduced to a host of characters along the way. The adventure details his insights into the places he visits, the situations he encounters and the people he meets.

Prairie Promises 3-in-1 (Paperback) $25.98 You’ll be delighted with the wit and humor of three stories of marriage plans that don’t go as expected. Clara Fields tries to escape a difficult situation by finding a bride for a storekeeper’s son, only to discover that the task is more complicated than she thought. The shotgun wedding that results from Opal Speck’s hasty confession—that Adam Grogan is the father of her unborn baby—ends up creating more problems than it solves. Gavin Miller’s mistaken proposal to the wrong cousin leads to tension when Marguerite Chandler—the wrong bride—and Daisy—the right bride—both arrive in town.

Promises Promises Promises $3.95 Look into verses taken from The Message to check out God's promises--promises that will help you handle whatever comes up in your life.

Between Two Promises $22.41 Sequel to "Between Two Worlds" Daniel Schrock and Aiden Cermak have forged a life in the rural Montana foothills, but a shadow still lingers, made stronger when a letter arrives from Daniel's brother Mark inviting him to his Christmas wedding. Daniel fears returning home might force what he wants to avoid: telling his family about Aiden and facing the dreaded Amish shunning. Despite the uncertainties, Daniel and Aiden head to Illinois, where frustration will not only endanger Daniel's relationship with his family and the church community, but his bond with his boyfriend, who leaves Daniel with a choice: him or the Amish. Before Daniel can stop Aiden, he's gone... and threats from the past resurface, crystallizing Daniel's fears about a murderer still at large. As he desperately searches for Aiden and the identity of the suspected killer, Daniel will have to decide if love is important enough to risk losing everything he knows. Will Daniel choose to keep his commitment to the Amish church or will he stand by the promise he made to Aiden that first night they made love?