The Ministry of Marriage

By Dr. Diane White

Marriages are ending in divorce in large numbers. Even marriages in the body of Christ are suffering. What can save our marriages? Awareness.

Awareness that your marriage is a spiritual connection, with a spiritual purpose and a plan, that must be lived out in the natural. Because it is spiritual, some of your greatest warfare surrounds it. Our daily trials and difficulties that create arguments and conflicts are spiritual attacks. Learn to recognize the real enemy and the reason why your marriage is targeted. Your spouse is not your enemy. But your marriage is an important ministry on earth.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.
• Release date: May 4, 2023
• ISBN: 9798888510773

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Table of Contents

Title

Copyright

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1: The Essence of Marriage

Chapter 2: The Purpose of Marriage

Chapter 3: The Ministry of the Wife

Chapter 4: The Ministry of the Husband

Chapter 5: The Spiritual Aspect of Marriage

Chapter 6: In Conclusion

About the Author

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The Ministry of Marriage

Dr. Diane White

ISBN 979-8-88851-076-6 (Paperback)

ISBN 979-8-88851-077-3 (Digital)

Copyright © 2023 Dr. Diane White

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Acknowledgments

Special thanks…

To my husband of thirty-nine wonderful years of marriage, Apostle James E. White. You have been my greatest supporter. You have encouraged me and tended to me as you would a well-watered garden. Thank you for giving me the space to grow. Thank you for our years together.

To chief apostle of the Agape Christian Fellowship International, Evelyn Robinson and Elder Willie Wright. Both of you have been great supporters. I thank you for our discussions that brought a new light to marriage and its spiritual aspects. You both opened my eyes to see marriage differently and have changed my approach as we counsel others.

To our Friday night marriage group with James and Tanya Brown and Michael and Yvonne McNealy. I appreciate all the discussions that caused us all to see greater ways to improve our marriages and to show our love to our spouses. There is an unending appreciation for God who brought us together as couples and friends and allowed us to cover issues that encouraged the writing of this book. I see God's purpose and plan for His kingdom in both of these couples.

Most importantly I thank You, God. You have provided the platform, for the last twenty-nine years, for both me and my husband to continue learning about ourselves and our marriage as You gave us the words and insight to counsel those entering into marriage and those who were trying to repair their marriage. I thank You, God, for giving me the words to pin and the topics to address in every assignment given. I am so appreciative to be used in any capacity in your kingdom.

Introduction

Marriage is the legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship, specifically a union between a man and a woman. Every marriage is an experience with pitfalls, mountains, and glorious and peaceful gardens by a lake. The reality is that marriage is a journey that should not be taken lightly. It has ups and downs, times of happiness, sadness, excitement, and frustrations. The person that you decide to take this journey with should be prayerfully chosen. It is beautiful yet can cause you to experience a variety of emotions. I chose to take this journey, thirty-nine years ago, with the person I believe God choose for me. Ten years into our marriage, we were drawn into the ministry of marriage. We spoke at marriage conferences, performed counseling for engaged couples, and conducted sessions with couples to help repair their marriages.

As we continue our own personal journey of marriage, while helping others on their journeys, we have continued to learn more each day about what God's plan is for each of us. We have continued to learn as we