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Marriage Built on God's Timeless Blueprint

Before the cultural noise, before the competing models, before the compromises — there was God's design for marriage. Scripture gives us a trustworthy foundation: not always easy to follow, but worth every bit of the effort.

Why your pre-order matters

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The Goal

300 Pre-Orders = National Shelf Space

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The Story

Marriage Was Never Meant to Feel This Hard

What was God's design for marriage in the beginning?
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. This is the beautiful original blueprint for marriage.
What went wrong?
Sin severely damaged marriage — though not beyond redemption. It brought shame, guilt, and fear. It resulted in isolation, blame, pain, dominance, manipulation, and competition for control. These are not superficial wounds. We need a Redeemer to save us and our marriages.
How can our marriages be restored?
When Christ discusses marriage, He points us back to the beauty of God's original design. "The two will become one flesh... what God has joined together, let no one separate" (Matt. 19:4–5). We can't do it on our own — we need the power and example of Jesus in our lives and marriages.
Older married couple laughing together in warm golden light at home — representing the joy of a restored marriage

The Guide

If You've Ever Felt Stuck, You're Not Alone — & There Is a Way Forward

God's Marriage Blueprint is a faith-based guide that reveals God's original design for marriage and how those timeless truths can transform your relationship today. Rooted in Scripture — no opinions — it uncovers the creation principles in Genesis that build a strong, loving marriage.

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What You'll Discover

Three Transformations Waiting in Every Chapter

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Rediscover Oneness

Build the kind of unity in marriage that God intended — a lifelong, exclusive partnership where two become "one flesh."

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Overcome Common Struggles

Tackle issues like blame, isolation, and power struggles by applying God's blueprint — no more feeling alone in figuring things out.

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Realign With God's Design

Embrace biblical truths like equal value, shared purpose, the blessing of family, and honest transparency — principles that make marriage "very good."

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Two interlocking gold wedding rings

Learn, Apply, & Transform

God's blueprint for marriage isn't a rigid set of rules — it's a living, breathing foundation that will grow stronger the more you return to it.

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Get Your Blueprint

Pre-order God's Marriage Blueprint and discover God's plan for marriage inside its pages — Scripture only, no opinions.

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Apply the Principles

Use the included discussion questions and Marriage Inventory to talk with your spouse and start aligning your relationship with God's design.

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Build a Thriving Marriage

With God's blueprint as your foundation, experience a stronger, more loving marriage — and a renewed hope for your future together.

Why pre-order — not just buy later?

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Trusted Voices

Endorsed by Bill & Nancie Carmichael

"A thoughtful, reliable source for understanding God's plan for marriage — not focusing on personal views, but revealing what the Bible actually says."

Bill & Nancie Carmichael Bestselling Authors & Contributors, God's Marriage Blueprint

About the Carmichaels

William & Nancie Carmichael

Bill and Nancie Carmichael are trusted, bestselling voices in Christian publishing whose own marriage and decades of ministry have helped thousands of couples navigate life together. Their work is known for being deeply biblical and practically grounded.

Their partnership with David Hazelton in God's Marriage Blueprint reflects a shared conviction: that God's timeless design for marriage is not just aspirational — it's achievable, with the right foundation and God's help.

What Others Are Saying

Words from Those Who've Read It

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"Biblically grounded, practically useful. Addresses complex topics with grace and clarity — an encouraging guide for couples at any stage."

Eugene Habecker, PhD

President Emeritus, Taylor University

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"A comprehensive dive into God's design for marriage. As a psychologist, I can wholeheartedly call this a must-read for every couple."

Dr. James Torkildson

Licensed Psychologist & Author

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"A thoughtful, reliable source for understanding God's plan for marriage — not focusing on personal views, but revealing what the Bible actually says."

Bill & Nancie Carmichael

Bestselling Authors

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"Moves beyond tired debates to a model of 'oneness' rooted in Genesis. Helpful for older and younger couples seeking a biblical foundation."

Dr. Rick Ostrander

Michigan Christian Study Center

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"Brings an attorney's eye for Scripture. The marriage assessment alone is worth the price — useful whether you're preparing for or already in marriage."

Al Goff

President & CEO, Unto, Inc.

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"Knowing David's integrity and faithfulness, I greatly commend this book. His marriage speaks redemption — and these pages will too."

Dr. Daniel Paul Horn

Professor, Wheaton College

David and Beky Hazelton — author of God's Marriage Blueprint and his wife of 45 years

Meet the Writing Team

David Hazelton

After 45 years of marriage with his wife Beky, raising three children, and decades of teaching Biblical principles to couples, David Hazelton knows firsthand the ups and downs of married life.

He wrote this book because he believes God's Word holds the key to a fulfilling marriage — and he has seen these truths revive relationships, including his own. Together with William and Nancie Carmichael, he has created something that deserves to reach every bookshelf in America.

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The Time Is Now

Don't Let Your Marriage Wait for What God Already Has for You

Your pre-order on Barnes & Noble is more than a purchase — it's a declaration that this message matters, and that you want it in the hands of every couple who walks through a bookstore door.

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