Your Intercultural Marriage

In an increasingly global and connected world, marriages between spouses of different countries and cultures are on the rise. Marla Alupoaicei, herself wed to a Romanian, helps couples sort through such issues as food, finances, family, and such "hidden" problems as different understandings of what it means to be "on time." Marla combines real-life stories with expert perspectives and biblical insight for a helpful guide both for those just starting out on the intercultural adventure - and those in the midst of it.

You'll get practical and biblical advice for handling the most common intercultural conflicts, including: Planning your wedding Communication Understanding each other's values Different views of time Agreeing on food Managing finances Intimacy Raising children Handling illness and grief
^Discovering the Joys and Benefits of Intercultural Marriage


2. Understanding ^Intercultural Marriage Models and Stages


3. Surviving (and Enjoying) Your ^Engagement, Wedding and Honeymoon


4. Building Strong Verbal and Nonverbal ^Communication Skills


5. Coming to Terms with Faith and Values


6. A Biblical ^Look at Intercultural Marriage


7. Getting a Grip on Time


8. Avoiding ^Food Fights: Coming to Terms with Food and Mealtime Issues
 
9. Managing ^Your Finances


10. Rearing Your Children


11. Dealing with Illness and ^Grief


12. Preparing for a Lifetime of Success




In an increasingly global and connected world, marriages between spouses ^of different countries and cultures is on the rise. Marla Alupoacei, herself wed ^to a Romanian, helps couples sort through such issues as food, finances, family, ^and such "hidden" problems as different understandings of what it means to be "on ^time." Marla combines real-life stories with expert perspectives and biblical insight ^for a helpful guide both for those just starting out on the intercultural adventure ^- and those in the midst of it.



Author and speakerMARLA ALUPOAICEI (Dallas Theological Seminary) ^serves as the Director for Leap of Faith Ministries, an intercultural marriage support ^ministry in Frisco, Texas. Marla has authored or co-authored over twenty books ^and Bible study guides, including Taking the Intercultural Leap, Generation Hex: ^ Understanding the Subtle Dangers of Wicca, and In the Flow: Spiritual Insights ^for Living a More Creative Life, as well as numerous nonfiction articles and ^poems. Marla has fifteen-plus years of ministry, teaching, and speaking experience ^with a variety of organizations. Currently she works as a staff writer for East-West ^Ministries, a grace-based church planting organization in Addison, Texas. Marla ^and her husband, Catalin, whom she met while on a missions trip to Romania in 1998, ^have been married for 7 years and currently reside in Texas.

In an increasingly global and connected world, marriages between spouses ^of different countries and cultures are on the rise. Marla Alupoaicei, herself ^wed to a Romanian, helps couples sort through such issues as food, finances, family, ^and such "hidden" problems as different understandings of what it means to be "on ^time." Marla combines real-life stories with expert perspectives and biblical insight ^for a helpful guide both for those just starting out on the intercultural adventure ^- and those in the midst of it.

You'll get practical and biblical advice ^for handling the most common intercultural conflicts, including: Planning ^your wedding Communication Understanding each other's values Different ^views of time Agreeing on food Managing finances Intimacy Raising ^children Handling illness and grief

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