For use by couples for marriage preparation, either during pre-wedding counseling, with a mentor couple, or independently. The Couple's Edition is built upon four vital marriage themes; "Faith Through Covenantal Commitment,", the foundations, what the couple brings to their marriage; "Power Through Shared Communication, " the basics and skills of communication in marriage; "Love Through Caring Relationships, " the couple, their larger families, and their work; and "Hope Through Life's Journey, " a sneak preview of the years ahead of the couple. Two copies of the couple's manual are packaged together to make it easier for both to study and prepare as they have time. A separate Pastor's Manual is available see item # 9780687036608.