Vital Guidance for a Lasting Relationship, Paperback/Carnell Moore

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Description Vital Guidance for A Lasting Relationship is a book for those thinking about marriage, have been married, are currently married, and want to stay married by learning from others who are committed and thriving in their marital relationships. It takes a look into the marriage of five couples who appear to have it all - strong faith, great family life, and good careers - and learn the couples are not immune to marital issues, but how they work for a better and stronger marriage to defeat divorce. About the Author Carnell Moore seeks to discover what makes a marriage relationship not only last, but thrive. He didn't see it at home as a child. One of his first memories of his parents was a physical altercation that split the two for good, even though they were never married. Soon afterward, the alcohol, heated arguments and physical altercations continued with his mom and stepfather until his unfortunate death. The culture outside his home wasn't much better either for learning about happy and thriving marital relationships. Sex was a celebrated accomplishment among young men, and shallow dating, acts of kindness, and words of affirmation would be used as tactics to achieving it versus building up each other's spirit and character for a lasting relationship. But years later, while serving in the Air Force, dating came to a crossroad, and the decisions Carnell made would now affect others. All the great things of life - fatherhood, marriage, and career - took their toll as he handled them based on his feelings that day as opposed to his responsibilities as a man. He thought he had no one to turn to for guidance as neither of his fathers discussed nor demonstrated how to manage life's challenges; he didn't have a pastor or mentor to guide him and; he wasn't sure how to address his trials with friends and family. Carnell thought divorce was going to be the answer but didn't give in to that idea. His wife suggested a "Weekend To Remember" couples retreat in 1998 that sp