Is the God’s Marriage Blueprint ebook really free?

Yes. When you purchase a print copy of God’s Marriage Blueprint, the publisher includes a free ebook so you and your spouse can read the book together without waiting to share a single copy.

What is the Marriage Inventory & Discussion Guide?

It’s a complimentary self-assessment with scripture references and conversation questions designed for spouses to work through together. The inventory helps you honestly evaluate your marriage in light of 12 creation truths from Genesis 1–3 and apply them in practical, gospel-centered ways.

Is there a podcast for God’s Marriage Blueprint?

Yes. The free Conversation Series is a chapter-by-chapter audio companion that walks listeners through each chapter of the book — designed for couples to listen together as they read.

Can I read part of the book before I buy it?

Yes. A free sample chapter is available on the resources page. It gives you a feel for the book’s scripture-first approach and the creation-truths framework before you commit to a purchase.

What are the 12 creation truths for marriage?

The 12 creation truths are biblical principles for marriage drawn from Genesis 1–3 and the New Testament passages that point back to them — including personal value and equality, shared authority, oneness, sacrificial love, and submission. They form the framework of God’s Marriage Blueprint and are summarized at godsmarriageblueprint.com/12-creation-truths.

How do I contact the author or the publisher?

Use the contact page at godsmarriageblueprint.com/contact to send a message about media inquiries, speaking requests, bulk orders, or general questions.

Welcome to God’s Marriage Blueprint

Jan 5

Written By David Hazelton

Welcome to God’s Marriage Blueprint. My name is Dave Hazelton. With tremendous help and input from Nancie and Bill Carmichael, we have written the book God’s Marriage Blueprint: Restoring the Beauty of God’s Original Design. My wife Beky and I have been married for 47 years. Nancie and Bill have been married for over 50 years. This book thus reflects over a century of lived experience in committed Christian marriages.

A Book Built on Scripture, Not Personal Opinion

Nancie and Bill are also bestselling authors on Christian marriage, family, and parenting. Their books include Habits of a Healthy Home (Bill Carmichael, Tyndale, 1997), Lord Bless My Child (William and Nancie Carmichael, Tyndale, 1995), Lord Bless This Marriage (William and Nancie Carmichael, Tyndale, 1999), and The Unexpected Power of Home (Nancie Carmichael, Deep River Books, 2018). They were also the founders of Good Family Magazines, which included Christian Parenting Today, Virtue, and Parents of Teenagers.

But neither our experience nor expertise is why God’s Marriage Blueprint stands out from much that has been written about marriage between two Christ followers. Rather than finding a few Bible verses here and there to support our personal views, we have worked hard to focus on the “creation truths” for marriage established by God from the beginning. We certainly have included stories, illustrations, and practical pointers. But they are intended to help the reader understand and apply what the Bible declares to be true.

“Rather than finding a few Bible verses here and there to support our personal views, we have worked hard to focus on the creation truths for marriage established by God from the beginning.”

What Genesis 1–3 Reveals About God’s Design for Marriage

Starting with the Bible’s first two chapters, we discover that God’s good plan for marriage is built on individual value and equality, shared authority and responsibility, the blessing of children and family, God’s abundant provision, relational need and fulfillment, and the central principle of oneness in marriage.

But Genesis 3 reveals that sin severely damaged marriage, though not beyond redemption. Sin brought shame, guilt, and fear. It resulted in isolation, blame, pain, dominance, manipulation, and competition for control. These are not superficial wounds easily healed. Sin and its consequences go down deep, and we cannot cure them ourselves.

Why Christ Is the Centerpiece of a Restored Marriage

The Bible also reveals our deepest need for a Redeemer to save us and our marriages. Consequently, as we uncover God’s creation truths for marriage, we discover that Christ alone can take away our shame, guilt, and fear. He also demonstrates two core qualities needed to restore our marriages: sacrificial love and submission.

Significantly, the Bible describes Christ’s relationship with His people in terms of a marriage (Matt. 22:1–14; 25:1–13; Luke 12:35–40; Rev. 19:7–9; 21:9). It should come as no surprise that Christ is both our supreme example of the qualities needed for a good and godly marriage, and the source of the ultimate cure for our marital woes.

From Theory to Practice: Applying the Creation Truths in Your Marriage

Thus, in addition to doing a deep dive into the creation truths for marriage revealed in Genesis 1–3, God’s Marriage Blueprint explores the many New Testament passages, including Christ’s words, that discuss these creation truths for marriage. Far from just theoretical concepts, these creation truths are practical and intended to be applied to help restore your marriage to God’s beautiful creation design.

This restoration process begins in three steps:

Accept God’s creation truths as the best plan for your marriage.
Assess your marriage honestly in light of those creation truths.
Apply God’s creation truths together, seeking His help to put them into practice.

While we hope that our book will help in this process, the transformation of your marriage takes a lot of hard work — together.

Free Companion Resources for You and Your Spouse

We are offering a range of complimentary resources for you and your spouse to use together:

A free ebook when you purchase a print copy, so you can read together without waiting to share a single book.
Free companion podcasts that track the book’s chapters.
A complimentary marriage inventory with conversation questions to help you apply 12 creation truths for marriage.

You can find all these free resources at godsmarriageblueprint.com.

David Hazelton