Boundaries for Marriage

Boundaries for Marriage: Establishing Biblical Boundaries to Protect the Sanctity of Marriage and Preserve Relationships
 
In Boundaries for Marriage, Angela W. Startz, MAHSC, CMCLC, offers a transformative workbook designed to help couples safeguard their sacred union from external pressures while fostering intimacy, trust, and respect. Rooted in biblical principles, this guide explores how to establish healthy boundaries with family, friends, co-workers, acquaintances, and church communities to preserve the divine design of marriage as a testimony of Christ's love for the church (Ephesians 5:31-33).
 
Unlike traditional marriage resources that focus on internal dynamics, this workbook emphasizes protecting your marriage from outside influences that can erode its foundation. Through practical advice, illustrative stories, and reflective questions, Startz guides couples to:
Understand Boundaries: Learn to set clear, love-based boundaries with enforceable consequences to maintain connection without enabling sin.
Reflect Biblical Design: Align your marriage with God’s purpose, reflecting mutual submission, servant-leadership, and gospel-centered unity.
Protect Intimacy: Safeguard intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical intimacy, ensuring your spouse remains your primary confidant.
Build Trust and Respect: Cultivate transparency and safety to strengthen your marital bond.
Navigate Relationships: Set boundaries with parents, children, friends, co-workers, and church members to prioritize your marriage without severing ties.
 
Each chapter includes relatable, fictionalized stories crafted to illustrate common challenges, alongside thought-provoking reflection questions to spark meaningful discussions with your spouse. Whether addressing controlling family dynamics, opposite-sex friendships, or spiritual temptations in church settings, this book provides practical tools to protect your marriage while honoring God.
 
Perfect for couples seeking to deepen their connection, strengthen their faith, and shield their relationship from external pressures, Boundaries for Marriage is an essential resource for building a resilient, God-honoring union. Start your journey to a stronger, more intimate marriage today.