Surviving the First Five: Insightful Encouragement for the Newly Married

by Kelli H. Smith

"We took vows. Now what?"  "Will I lose my identity when I get married?"  "We're stuck in a rut and can't figure out why!" "Why should I keep God in my marriage?" "Sound familiar?

Surviving the First Insightful Encouragement for the Newly Married answers these questions and more as it explores Biblical principles related to marriage and common issues amongst couples. It does not matter if you have been married 1 day or 20 years, there is something for everyone.  Surviving the First Five focuses on building a strong spiritual foundation during the 1st five years of marriage and working through issues that affect every relationship.  

Each chapter discusses common issues such as submission, communication, fidelity, trust, finances, children and more.  Get the tools you need to thrive in your marriage and create an atmosphere of love in your home.  Your faith will be renewed as you discover new ways to recommit yourself to building a stronger spiritual and marital foundation.  Surviving the First Five is a must read! Read it individually, as a couple, with your couple's ministry, in a group, or however you choose.  It can also be used as a resource for clinicians and clients.
 

184 pages, Paperback

First published October 10, 2013

About the author

Kelli has several years' experience working with adolescents, couples, and families in the Greater Baton Rouge area. Kelli has received numerous awards, honors, and recognition for her research on various health disparities in the United States, Brazil, and South Africa. She has been instrumental in developing and working with various non-profit community based agencies to promote healthy living, co-parenting, inmate rehabilitation, youth after school programs, and other outreach programs.

Currently, Kelli is near completion of her Master of Education in Counselor Education with a specialization in Martial, Couple, and Family counseling. Kelli works with individuals and families dealing with mental health, communication, self-esteem, and social issues. As a life coach, Kelli works with individuals to help them set and achieve realistic goals, overcome obstacles, and improve their quality of life in areas such as relationships, marriage, career, family, health, and general self-enhancement. Her goal is to become a licensed professional counselor and work toward building a successful counseling center and provide relationship building workshops.

"I write so that your voice can be heard. I listen because I care and so that you know that you are not alone. I understand the joys and sorrows of being married and I want to encourage you to continue working towards building a strong spiritual and marital foundation that will stand the test of time."

Reviews

[Louise Short · Rating 5 out of 5]

3 down 2 to go.... eeeekkkkkks

[Kelli Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

A real perspective on what can happen during the first five years of marriage.