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Apr 22, 2009
Lauren
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Reading for engagement class. This book is excellent. I found the chapters on roles very helpful. My natural reaction to some of the words used for feminine roles is rebellion. I found how they explained and discussed these areas encouraging and enlightening.
I'm particularly engaged by the chapters on communication. Why communicate; the various levels and types of communication and the overall driving purpose of communication. Amidst all of God's high order for what marriage is meant More...
I'm particularly engaged by the chapters on communication. Why communicate; the various levels and types of communication and the overall driving purpose of communication. Amidst all of God's high order for what marriage is meant More...
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Dec 21, 2010
Stephen
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Most books I've read by Christian authors on love, romance and marriage fall into one of two categories. There are those books that are heavy on psychoanalysis with a dozen warm and fuzzy illustrations to get the few common sense points across. Unfortunately, these rely more on the illustrations than on Scriptural support, if any. These books are usually easy and perhaps quite fun to read, but in the end don't tell you anything you already didn't know or leave you wondering if its advice has any
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Jul 22, 2011
A refreshing read, quite insightful on what a Christ-centered marriage is suppose to look like. One aspect that I liked about the book is that it is authored by both the husband Gary Ricucci and his wife Betsy. Its always nice to read a book on marriage that is written coming from both perspective instead of solely the husband or the wife. The book is written from two decades worth (and counting!) of experience of living a godly marriage, so those who are engaged, newly weds and those having
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Dec 28, 2011
James
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This book is (to the best of my premarried knowledge) a good resource for building a God-honoring marriage. The book covers three topics. The first three chapters discuss God’s design and gender roles in marriage; the next three deal with communication and conflict; the last two are about romance and sex.
A Gospel-emphasis is evident in the instructions in this book. The authors often connect love, communication, forgiveness, and trust to the cross of Jesus. The largest part of the bo More...
A Gospel-emphasis is evident in the instructions in this book. The authors often connect love, communication, forgiveness, and trust to the cross of Jesus. The largest part of the bo More...
Nov 06, 2011
Alexis
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A fairly solid book on marriage from a biblical perspective. The Ricuccis walk through the biblical roles of husbands and wives, set out the benefits of good communication (and some common pitfalls), and offer practical advice for injecting romance into your relationship and improving your sex life (the two are connected by not necessarily synonymous). There wasn't much here that was terribly earth-shattering for me, though of course some of this stuff will be new to many readers. But if you'
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Jul 15, 2009
Tamara
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This is a practical book firmly rooted in the doctrines of the cross. Not many of the concepts were "new," per say, but if I hear them a lot it's probably because I NEED to hear them a lot. They cover the usual gambit of marriage topics, from roles to communication to conflict resolution to romance. The most enjoyable thing about the book to me (other than the grounding in Christ's work on the cross) was the evident humility and grace they write with. They sound like a couple I wou
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Jul 25, 2011
John
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I found the sequence of topics...doctrine, roles and relational application appropriate. I also enjoyed their writing style which made for an easily digestable read. I did, however, find the topical coverage rather surface level and the chapters quite disjointed. It needed heavy supplementing for any in depth study but an approachable and faithful reminder for Christian marriages.
Sep 13, 2011
Caitelen
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We read this during our pre-marital counseling. It was a great book to go through with an older couple. It really helped to draw out some potential areas of conflict and helped us focus on preparing for marriage post-honeymoon phase.
Mar 03, 2011
Coyle
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Meh. Not great, not terrible. Full of useful reflections on marriage, sex, romance, and love, but nothing earth-shaking. I suspect that this book is targeted at people who are either new Christians, or have been under poor teaching and just haven't thought marriage through (I am not under poor teaching, but I hadn't really thought it through, so to that extent the book was very useful).
Jul 28, 2011
Lindsay
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Practical marriage instruction based on Scripture coming from a couple who is vulnerable about their own weaknesses. A must-read especially while engaged!
Nov 26, 2011
One of the best all-around explanations of biblical teaching on marriage - communication, intimacy, gender roles, etc.
Mar 31, 2009
Julia
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Good advice- very down to earth. And with some substantial theology to support the teaching.
Mar 02, 2010
Sara
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This was a good marriage book. I would recommend it to any engaged couple as their first read. Some of the ideas were covered in similar books we've read early on in our marriage, but it was a good refresher course and offered several new ideas. I liked the perspective the book was written from and how the gospel was woven throughout.
Jul 26, 2010
Michael
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Want to understand what marriage is, this is the book to read, idea gift. This book should be read by every person so they understand what marriage is, and not the distorted view that we have today.
Jan 08, 2012
Jacqui
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If I was to compare Love that Lasts with When Sinners Say I do, I would still pick When Sinners Say I do. Easier to read, focuses on the gospel more. Love that Lasts is a good biblical guidebook on marriage and the Gospel is clearly expressed but I think Sinners... does it better.
Feb 06, 2010
nate
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I read this out loud with Dallass. Great book, tons of practical help for marrieds, but would also be useful for singles looking toward marriage. I'm looking forward to reading this again now that we've been married longer and have met new challenges and matured more in our love.
Jun 28, 2008
Dana
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There should be an "always reading" option here. This book, next to the Bible itself, has served my marriage more than any other. I'm so thankful for the urgings towards the gospel of grace that resound in this book.
Sep 13, 2009
Susanna
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I borrowed this book to read, but had to purchase my own copy b/c it's that good! Has some very practical chapters at the end. Now I'm re-reading it.
Apr 22, 2011
betsy
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Highly recommend this for a biblical, applicable resource on marriage. This is one of the best books I have read on the topic thus far.
Sep 25, 2011
Kate
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This is an excellent study of Christian marriage, and I'd recommend it to any of my Christian friends who are married or engaged.
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