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  1. This is a great review. I feel as if I would be better able to make an informed decision about this book, especially concerning part 2 and there being no right way to communicate.

    • melissa

      Thank you for your kind words. I hope you enjoy the book and find it beneficial if you choose to read it. Thank you for stopping by and commenting! God bless!

  2. I loved Sacred Marriage, and now I’m interested in reading A Lifelong Love! I like that concept of “couple identity.” It’s entirely too easy to slip into comparing and wanting to be the “best couple.” Thanks for this review!

    • melissa

      Comparing can be detrimental in all aspects of our lives! We were not created to be anyone else nor is our marriage. Thank you for reading and commenting! God bless!

    • melissa

      There are definitely parts of the book that make you have a bit of a gut check. I would be interested in your thoughts after you read the book. Thank you for commenting! God bless!

    • melissa

      Thank you for the kind words. The book is quite good and challenging. I hope you enjoy the book and thank you for commenting! God bless!

  3. I must read this book, too. I like the jolting thought of, if you had a son and his wife was acting like you are acting, would you be pleased. I would actually try to get through to my son to repent of his sin so that his wife didn’t have to be in agony.

    • melissa

      Ha! True although I’m sure there are times I am acting less than stellar and my husband has not done anything to cause it. Thank you for reading and commenting! God bless!

  4. Thanks for this book recommendation! It looks great. I think the magnificent obsession sounds like something I’d like in both relationships…to grow closer to God and my husband.

    • melissa

      It’s a good but but it definitely challenges some ways of thinking! I hope you enjoy it if you choose to pick it up. Thank you for reading and commenting! God bless!

  5. I would love to read this! Holy moly, I have so many books that I’m reading right now that it’s difficult to get another one at this time. But thanks for the great review and the recommendation! I will add this to my list:)

    • melissa

      I have a whole stack of unread books in my room waiting to be read! I really need more bookcases! I think you will enjoy the book whenever you get the chance! Thank you for reading and commenting! God bless!

  6. I am in my early twenties; I might be very many years away from marriage but I can tell that these are good tips and I will try to remember to follow them. God bless you for sharing.

    • melissa

      My biggest advice for whenever the day comes is to keep in mind WHY you are wanting to get married. Thank you for reading and commenting! God bless!

  7. What a great book review! I have always enjoyed Gary Thomas. I look at my parents who have been married for 60 years and I see those attributes in their marriage of how can I bless you and what can I do to meet your needs. It wasn’t always like this, but as they have grown in the Lord so has their love for one another. Now, they hate to be apart from one another. Their marriage has taught me many things over the years, and I am grateful for their love and obedience to God.

    • melissa

      Thank you for your kind words. What a wonderful gift your parents gave you to see what a God centered marriage can look like. Sadly, there are not nearly enough children to experience that gift. Thank you for stopping by and commenting! God bless!

    • melissa

      I agree. In order to grow in our marriage we must first work on growing in our relationship with God and our marriage will benefit. Thank you for reading and commenting! God bless!

  8. Kristi

    Gweyn thomas is a great author and proponent of Marriage God’s way. Sacred marriage is one of my favorites. We just finished going through cherished as well.

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