Payleitner - 52 Ways to Connect as a Couple

52 Things Husbands Need from Their Wives

As wives, we can choose to be encouragers for our husbands or to be discouragers. Jay Payleitner gives us the inside scoop on what every husband needs. His biblically based perspective and end-of-the-chapter takeaways make this book a practical relationship builder for any couple.

Karol Ladd

author of Positive Life Principles for Women

Very to the point of what a woman needs to know about her man. After reading these 52 insights, you will better understand that your spouse isnt so weird after all.

Emilie Barnes

speaker, author, and founder of More Hours in My Day

Jay is giving away our secrets, and we thank him for it. This is an insightful read, directed to women but educational for all of us, and a practical, user-friendly tool for any wife wanting to better understand the creature shes joined to.

Joe Dallas

author and speaker

My husband and I were on the 15-year plan taking almost 15 years before we began to understand one another. I wouldnt recommend that plan for anyone. Instead, I would wholeheartedly recommend Jays 52 Things Husbands Need from Their Wives . Wivesread it, apply it, and begin today to understand the man in your life.

Kendra Smiley

speaker and author of Do Your Kids a Favor Love Your Spouse

Jay has done it again. He continues to give us unique insight into building strong family relationships.

Dan Seaborn

president and founder of Winning at Home, Inc.

As military families, we spend so much valuable time apart from one another. Knowing how to give my husband what he needstogether or apartis a treasure. On behalf of all wives, thank you, Jay, for your insight on the one true gift we all can sharelove.

Tara Crooks

cofounder of Army Wife Network and coauthor of 1001 Things to Love About Military Life

Husbands, step up to being the spiritual leader in your homes. Start by seeking first the kingdom of God and cherishing your wife. Then give your wife a copy of this book. I guarantee you that your marriage will be for the glory of God.

Harry W. Schaumburg

author of Undefiled: Redemption from Sexual Sin, Restoration for Broken Relationships

This little book is a treasure trove of wisdom and advice for any woman who wants to understand her husband better. Simple (just like your husband) in its approach, it gives an excellent snapshot of whats inside the heart and soul of a man. I highly recommend it!

Rick Johnson

author of Becoming Your Spouses Better Half

52 Things Wives Need from Their Husbands

Wives, watch out. You are about to be loved, cherished, and surprised!

Josh McDowell

author and international speaker

Dont wince, guys! Youre going to love this book! Its biblical, fun, wise, and refreshing, and when your wife rises up and calls you blessed, youll owe Jay Payleitner for having written it. This is a book every father and husband ought to read, underline, and live.

Steve Brown

author, seminary professor, and radio teacher on Key Life

Are you taking your wife for granted? That girl you married needs you! And you need her! When a husband and wife seek and find God together, it strengthens families, communities, the church, and the nation. Jays book is a timely reminder for men that marriage is an awesome gift from God.

Darrel Billups

executive director of the National Coalition of Ministries to Men

52 Things Wives Need from Their Husbands is a real treasure. Its a realistic and humorous look at married life and how husbands can use their strengths to celebrate and lift up their wives. I wish Id had this book years agoit would have saved me a lot of apologizing!

Rick Johnson

author of Becoming Your Spouses Better Half

Just this morning I was asking the Lord to show me how to love my wife better and then Jays book 52 Things Wives Need from Their Husbands arrived in the mail! Now I am all set for the coming year52 weeks52 things I can do!

Bob Tiede

director of global operations leadership development, Cru

Jay Payleitner provides men with what we all desperately needtribal knowledge that gets us more wins and respect from our wives. 52 Things Wives Need from Their Husbands is brilliantbite-size intel that packs a massive punch if you follow through. He kills it!

Kenny Luck

mens pastor, Saddleback Church

coauthor of the Everyman Bible Studies Series

Jay Payleitner doesnt talk down to you. Youll be able to relate to the experiences he shares, and laugh and learn along with him. Youll feel empowered and more confident in your marriage. Chances are youll also like the reaction you get from your wife.

James Read

executive vice president, Grizzard Communications Group

I wished I had this book 43 years ago. This book is difficult to put down once you start reading. Jays humor and straightforwardness have given me many good ideas on how to improve my marriage. I am giving a copy of this book to my son and my son-in-law. I expect them not only to read it but also hand it down to their sons, my grandsons.

Wayne Sneed

Illinois Fatherhood Initiative

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52 WAYS TO CONNECT AS A COUPLE

Copyright 2016 Jay Payleitner

Published by Harvest House Publishers

Eugene, Oregon 97402

www.harvesthousepublishers.com

ISBN 978-0-7369-6196-7 (pbk.)

ISBN 978-0-7369-6197-4 (eBook)

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Payleitner, Jay K.

Title: 52 ways to connect as a couple / Jay Payleitner.

Other titles: Fifty-two ways to connect as a couple

Description: Eugene, Oregon: Harvest House Publishers, 2016. | Includes bibliographical references.

Identifiers: LCCN 2015038963 | ISBN 9780736961967 (pbk.)

Subjects: LCSH: MarriageReligious aspectsChristianity.

Classification: LCC BV835 .P39 2016 | DDC 248.8/44dc23 LC record available at http://lccn.loc.gov/2015038963

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