What to Expect When You Wed: A Teambuilding Workbook in Building a Lasting Marriage

By Nija Quinn-Linton

"What to Expect When You Wed; A Teambuilding Workbook in Building A Lasting Marriage" is written to encourage married couples and those working toward marriage. This book is an extension of the blog site www.blackilymarried.com, and has been produced into this workbook for couples.

"What to Expect When You Wed" is written from the realization of what components are vital from both spouses in having a successful marriage. The information provided is based on personal experience, as experience has the ability to teach and to reach others beyond their present focal point. The hope for every reader is to reflect on where they are now, realize where they want to go, and run with enthusiasm in their journey of love, their marriage.

Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. Hebrews 12:1, NKJV

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Mar 11, 2014
• ISBN: 9781490800578

Nija Quinn-Linton

A wife and mother of two, Nija Quinn-Linton makes her publishing debut on the subject she is very passionate about, marriage, with "What to Expect when you Wed; A Teambuilding Workbook in Building a Lasting Marriage". She believes that marriage is designed for success, and requires the contribution of both individuals in the relationship. The initial motives and goals that create the inspiration for two to become one is what she believes to be the essential, ultimate driving force of a union. As an active member of In Christ New Hope Ministries, Inc. in Rochester, NY, Nija Quinn-Linton works with the children’s ministry, the Judah ministry (teenage group), and the Daughters of Virtue and Excellence (DOVE) women's ministry. As a member of this particular body in Christ, the teachings of this ministry and co-laboring with all the members have opened widespread opportunities that the Holy Spirit has directed in this work, as well as in the daily activities of this author. Nija Quinn-Linton is editor in chief of "C Magazine" at Saint John Fisher College in Rochester, NY. She has also worked as an opinion and feature writer for the "Cardinal Courier" news paper at St. John Fisher College. The diverse writing repertoire she has obtained has aided in her journey of making "What to Expect when You Wed" her authored introduction into publishing. With her husband and children, Nija Quinn-Linton resides in Rochester, NY. Born and raised in this location, she has made it the focal point of her ministry, as well as the heart of the inspiration for her publishing works.

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ISBN: 978-1-4908-0056-1 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4908-0057-8 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2013911926

WestBow Press rev. date: 3/11/2014

This book is dedicated to the loving legacy of James C. & Undine B. Quinn

You always have enough to help somebody else.

– James C. Quinn

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Foreword

Preface

Remember When…

Beyond the First Years

The Matter of Heart

Communication is Key

Team Work

The Work of Trust

The Roles We Play

Can I Get Some Help

The Fragrance of Our Love

If Tomorrow Never Comes

Answer Keys

www.BlackilyMarried.com Original Excerpts

I Remember When

Beyond the First Years

The Work of Trust

Team Work

Where’s The Virtuous Woman?

Oh Brotherhood, Where Art thou?

The Matter of Heart

Acknowledgements

Thanks are to God the Father, His Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit for total divine inspiration. Thank you for the dreams to dream, the desires to desire, and the faith that brings it all into manifestation.

Foreword

Written by Ulandus Powell-Quinn

M arriage is the institution created by God, it is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him. Genesis 2:18, NKJV

What to Expect When you Wed, like www.BlackilyMarried.com, meets married people where they are despite the years they have been joined together. This book causes couples to take a step back to reevaluate their relationship and why they got married. It speaks of the wedding day and the excitement that is shared between the couple along with their hopes for their impending future. What to Expect When you Wed, takes couples on a journey together to strengthen their marriage, draws couples closer together, and cements God’s plan for man and woman. This book is one that both individuals should read and participate in together; one person in the relationship cannot read the book with hopes of gaining sound advice. This book requires the participation of both spouses in order for the full understanding of the book to be gained. "Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one