About this title: Starting with the discovery that the goal of marriage goes beyond personal happiness, writer and speaker Gary Thomas invites readers to see how God can use marriage as a discipline and a motivation to love him more and reflect more of the character of his Son.
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Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Zondervan
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780310242826ISBN:0310242827
Description: New. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 304 p. Audience: General/trade. New book with FAST SHIPPING! read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Zondervan
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780310242826ISBN:0310242827
Description: New. No dust jacket as issued. Brand New, Excellent Condition. Cover varies slightly from one shown. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 304 p. Audience: General/trade. Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same day from Georgia-including Saturdays! read more
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: ZONDERVAN PUB HOUSE
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780310242826ISBN:0310242827
Description: New. Your marriage is more than a sacred covenant with another person. It is a spiritual discipline designed to help you know God better, trust him more fully, and love him more deeply. Scores of books have been written that offer guidance for building t... read more
"For the first time in four or five years, I did a Bible Study this summer that wasn't an inductive study. To be quite honest, I was a bit fearful that I would hate doing a book study. I can't stand "how to" books and really hate being led by the nose to a specific conclusion. (Issues with authority, you think?) So I was pleasantly surprised to find myself really enjoy this book. Here's why:
#1) This isn't a how to book. Instead of giving us a list of things to do to make our marriages better, Thomas encourages us to don new glasses in viewing our marriages. When we choose to do this, we can see our marriage not for what we gain from it, but for how it can shape and change us to be more like Christ.
#2) This book is readable. Our group read two chapters each week and I found I could usually read the most of the two chapters in one treadmill session (roughly 30 minutes).
#3) While the book is readable, it is still thought-provoking. Two chapters each week were plenty to read and ponder. Whether I'm reading fiction or non-fiction, I like a book that makes me think. This book not only made me think, it made me thankful for the marriage I have and made me take concrete steps to ease small frustrations I might have with my mate.
#4) This book has stayed with me. I finished the book a few weeks ago and honestly didn't even think about reviewing it until yesterday. What prompted me to reconsider were conversations with two separate friends about how good I think this book is. One friend shared her challenges to regain her footing in her marriage after the birth of her first child. Another talked about her husband's ongoing work commitments and the drain this places on her family. I didn't have any wisdom of my own to offer, but did share that I think this book would be great for either of them to read.
I've been married 13 years. This book made me thankful for the marriage I have. It also made me determined to pour myself into my marriage. Not to change my husband, but to be changed. If you're recently married, engaged or have been married for years, I'd encourage you to read this book. For the cost of a few hours spent reading, you can see marriage in a new way."
"I loved this book. I have heard people say it gets to be redundant, but I read it in 3 days... perhaps that made the difference? I thought Gary Thomas had a wonderful premise: Marriage is more about us becoming like God that about us being happy. He said it a variety of ways, but too many marriages today struggle to stay afloat and give up. His book brings hope and a new perspective."
"This is one of the books that my wife and I have used for an read together before we go to bed book. This is not a standard Christian marriage book. In fact, this is as unique a Christian marriage book as I have read. There are some parts I have issues with, but the over-riding theme is right on base. Marriage is important, not only to the marriage, but to our own spiritual development. So it talks about how we are intentional about including our spiritual development as part of our marriage. I think we need to think about deeper things like this in our churches. I am all for "Five Love Languages" and other standard Christian marriage books. They are good and helpful. This one should be read by most everyone."
"This is the best book I have ever read and most likely ever will read on a healthy marriage. It is uplifting and encouraging. Our goal for marriage is to serve the Lord. Gary Thomas is very insightful and writes in a beautiful way that is easy to understand and easy to put into action.
I will recommend this book to everyone and for the people in my personal life, I will buy it and hand it out as quickly as I can. It is for bf/gf's, engaged couples, happily married people, struggling married people and people looking for marriage. In other words, it is for absolutely everyone that wants a HEALTHY and Biblically sound picture of marriage."
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