Yes, Your Marriage Can Be Saved: 12 Truths for Rescuing Your Relationship

When marriages hit rough spots, the men and women in them need wise and informed help. Through personal experience, Joe and Michelle Williams have learned what works and what doesn't in the tough times of marriage. Having experienced several divorces each before becoming Christians, Joe and Michelle write with insight and authority that can't be denied. Includes a Temperament test and survey to help readers evaluate their marriage, questions for self-evaluation, and group- or support-partner discussion questions.Review"Highly readable and amazingly insightful--what Joe and Michelle say really works. Lives have been changed by their counsel."-H. Norman Wright, marriage and family counselor and best-selling author."We know Joe and Michelle Williams, and if anyone knows how to save a marriage, it's Joe and Michelle! Even marriages that look or feel 'too far gone' don't have to be, thanks to their advice." -Bill and Pam Farrel, best-selling authors ofMen Are Like Waffles, Women Are Spaghetti."If you're considering the 'D' word, immediately stop and read this book. Joe and Michelle Williams share their own personal story of how God restored their marriage--even after separation--and gives Bible-based help and real hope for saving your marriage God's way. We highly recommend this book!"-David and Claudia Arp, authors of 10 Great Dates series and The Second Half of Marriage."Our culture offers little hope for couples in crisis. Most simply divorce...Joe and Michelle offer new insights on reconciling and healing for even the most troubled and hopeless relationships. No couple is better qualified to offer guidance for the difficult journey of recovery.Yes, Your Marriage Can Be Saved is the long overdue guide that hurting couples have been waiting for."-Mike and Harriet McManus, Co-Founders of Marriage Savers.From the AuthorNo matter how hopeless you might feel right now, don't give up. During our two-year separation there were so many times that I (Michelle) felt like throwing in the towel. Joe says he felt the same. We were on a roller coaster of emotions, but now can see that God's hand was on us the whole time. We are thankful that we pressed on and figured out how to stand for our marriage--even though it was tough. As you read our words and put into practice the tools we have for you, you will begin to realize that even with an unwilling spouse, God can give you supernatural strength and peace to get through any crisis.About the AuthorJoe and Michelle Williams have been helping marriages in crisis since 1991, and founded The International Center for Reconciling God's Way in 1999. They speak in churches and conferences in the U.S. and internationally, as well as teach in their local church in Modesto, California. They have authored additional reconciliation resources for couples or those who are separated.Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.Yes, YOUR MARRIAGE CAN BE SAVED12 Truths for Rescuing your RelationshipBy JOE WILLIAMS MICHELLE WILLIAMSTyndale House Publishers, Inc.Copyright © 2007Joe and Michelle WilliamsAll right reserved.ISBN: 978-1-58997-381-7ContentsIntroduction.......................................................11. Prayer and Church Attendance Are Not Enough.....................72. You Need to Build a Safe Support System.........................173. God Will Answer Your Prayers, His Way...........................314. Identify Secret Motives.........................................495. Spouses May Change After Marriage...............................656. Anger Can Be Handled God's Way..................................877. Even Little White Lies Are Big Trouble..........................1098. You Can Develop Healthy Boundaries..............................1339. Make Changes-Even with an Unwilling Spouse......................15710. Listen to the Right Counsel....................................17911. Battle Outside Opposition..........