Includes bibliographical references.

God's design for marriage -- Is there a man in the house? -- The evolution of the American man -- Is there a woman in the house? -- The evolution of the American woman -- What's a man to do? -- Stepping up as a man : provide -- Stepping up as a man : protect -- Stepping up as a man : nurture -- What's a woman to do? -- Stepping in as a woman : nurture -- Stepping in as a woman : protect -- Stepping in as a woman : provide -- How to make it through the hard times -- Marriage : contract or covenant? -- Building a bright future together -- Conclusion.

"Well-respected pastor and Bible teacher explores God's biblical design for marriage, challenging the status quo and offering clear, compelling help for couples that long for unity and fulfillment in their marriages"--