Discussion Resource I - Oct. 7

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The Mennonite
Oct. 1, 2007

Discussion guide for Oct. 7, 2007

Lessons from premarital counseling
By Ron Adams
Page 2

What is important about premarital counseling?

If you've had premarital counseling, what was helpful about those sessions?

How can we remind ourselves that marriage is a communal happening?

The idol in our midst
By Steve Steiner
Page 18

How do Mennonites respond to this "idol" of Christian Zionism?

How should Mennonites respond?

Tell me your secret about marriage
By Michael A. King
Page 30

Do you have secrets or principles for marriage?

Have you seen other couples' secrets or principles?

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