The Tie That Binds will give couples the tools to work on building a strong and healthy marriage for a lifetime. This book is a good resource for couples who are preparing for marriage, but also for those who are currently married. This book can also be used for marriage retreats and for small group study. In reading this book together with your spouse, you would jointly explore: Overcoming the challenge of leaving your parents to "cleave" to your spouse. Maintaining excellent verbal and nonverbal communication with your spouse. Avoiding conflicts in marriage and managing them when they sometimes occur. Securing your marriage by maintaining healthy boundaries with professional colleagues and friends. Gaining control over the addictions, behaviors, and practices that are most threatening to your marriage. Loving your children without reducing your love commitment to your spouse. Letting Christ be the chief cornerstone of your marriage.

Christmas Ponderings is a collection of twelve Christmas stories told through the eyes of common ordinary people. These stories will help us to meditate on Jesus who was born Immanuel, God with us. These stories can be used as dramatic, first-person portrayals used at Christmas worship services, special events, and other occasions. Rev. Pedersen has used these stories for Christmas Eve., worship service meditations. As we receive Jesus Christ, we are reborn children of God. It is by the Holy Spirit that we experience Jesus in our common ordinary lives. Rev. Pedersen has integrated the Christmas stories, Biblical context, theological perspectives, and common ordinary life experiences in writing these stories.