12 best books for newlyweds

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Guidance for modern couples

Find inclusive advice for couples with a variety of backgrounds, priorities, and living situations.

A combined approach

Explore the wisdom and power of the Bible, along with proven therapeutic techniques to help your faith and your partnership thrive.

Tips for common challenges

Reflect on important issues like intimacy and communication, and find ways to tackle these challenges head-on.

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Leftovers Are a Good Thing

All recipes in this book are written to happily satisfy two eaters, except the chapter about 'Feasts with Friends.'If a recipe’s serving size is for more than two, this label indicates the recipe will be delicious served as leftovers. Check the 'Leftovers are a Good Thing' notes for ideas on how to repurpose leftover ingredients and dishes.

Make It a Meal

Some dishes, such as Chipotle Carnitas Tacos, are a meal in themselves, while others, such as Grilled Flank Steak with Charred Poblano Romesco, would do better with a side. 'Make It a Meal' tips provide suggestions on what to pair together, or how to alter a recipe easily to make it a complete meal, like adding an extra cup of arugula and topping with grilled chicken.

Buy Smart

Here you’ll find clues for how to get the best deal, how to take advantage of the butcher’s knife skills so there’s less work to do at home, and how to repurpose what­ever you have in your fridge so you don’t have to buy anything at all.

Beet Tzatziki

Preheat the oven to 400°F [200°C].

Wrap the beet and garlic cloves in an aluminum foil packet. Place the packet on a baking sheet and roast for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until a knife easily slides through the beet.

While the beet and garlic roast, in a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, vinegar, and dill.

Let the beet cool slightly. Grate it on a box grater and smash the roasted garlic into a paste with a fork. Stir the beet and garlic into the yogurt mixture. Season with the salt and pepper.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight glass container for up to 4 days.

Cooking School

Cutting beets into smaller pieces helps them roast faster. This goes for any vegetable, or cut of meat, for that matter.

Buy Smart

You can buy precooked beets in the refrigerator section in most major grocery stores. Totally acceptable. If you go this route, just grate in one clove of fresh garlic instead of roasting it.

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Scripture & Bible Study

Each week begins with digging into Scripture for a time of Bible study.

5 Questions to Go Even Deeper Into Each Lesson

Next, there will be five discussion questions to help you go even deeper into each lesson.

Ask God to Help You Apply His Truth to your Marriage

At the end, you’ll find a specific, everyday prayer relevant to that week’s topic, allowing you to ask God to help you apply his truth to your marriage.

Week 5 - Sample Devotional

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Daily questions

This couple’s journal explores insightful prompts like: What famous storybook or movie character did you relate to most as a child, and how did it reflect your inner struggle at that time in your life?

One year together

A whole year of questions gives you plenty of opportunity to learn and grow together over time.

Plenty of subjects

Keep things interesting with a daily journal that talks about everything from your hobbies to your plans for the future.