Marriage, according to Scripture, will always involve two flawedpeople living with each other in a fallen world. Yet, in pastorPaul Tripp's prof... read full description
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Jun 19, 2010
Jo
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I read this as a young single because my church is doing a study on it. For me, marriage is still a distant, murky event that may or may not happen to me. Still, this book was extremely good for me to read. As I was reading it, part of me just wanted to close my eyes and howl, "Nooo!" If I had any illusions that marriage would be a walk in the park, this book spoiled them all. Rats. At the same time, it offered hope. I cannot do justice to a description, but I shall list a few themes:
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Oct 25, 2011
Travis
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One of the things I love about reading Paul Tripp is his giftedness for applying Scripture to daily life. In What Did You Expect, Tripp uses this ability to great benefit as he looks at six important commitments that Christian couples need in order to have healthy and God-honoring marriages.
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In many marriage books, the authors somehow manage to ignore the darker parts of our nature. Writers often assume that people are always good and that marital problems are More...
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In many marriage books, the authors somehow manage to ignore the darker parts of our nature. Writers often assume that people are always good and that marital problems are More...
Jun 15, 2010
Mandy
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What Did You Expect? is the newest book on my "Top Books About Marriage" shelf. Pastor Paul Tripp digs into marriage and what it means for two sinners to be united from a true Biblical perspective.
It would take me way too long to even try to explain what I appreciate about this book, so instead I will just say that it is encouraging, convicting, challenging, uplifting, refreshing, and comforting. Understanding why we face some of the problems we do More...
What Did You Expect? is the newest book on my "Top Books About Marriage" shelf. Pastor Paul Tripp digs into marriage and what it means for two sinners to be united from a true Biblical perspective.
It would take me way too long to even try to explain what I appreciate about this book, so instead I will just say that it is encouraging, convicting, challenging, uplifting, refreshing, and comforting. Understanding why we face some of the problems we do More...
Jun 03, 2010
Mindy
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I received the audio version of this book from christianaudio.com for review purposes
I don't know what I was expecting from this audio book. I have been married 25 years and we have had our ups and downs. I guess I was expecting a little bit of encouragement. Whatever I was looking for wasn't what I got. Not to say this book was bad. On the contrary it wasn't bad at all. while I was listening to it I kept thinking to myself that this would be a good book for pre marital counsel More...
I don't know what I was expecting from this audio book. I have been married 25 years and we have had our ups and downs. I guess I was expecting a little bit of encouragement. Whatever I was looking for wasn't what I got. Not to say this book was bad. On the contrary it wasn't bad at all. while I was listening to it I kept thinking to myself that this would be a good book for pre marital counsel More...
May 16, 2011
Amy
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Anyone who is looking to improve your marriage and take a deeper look into who you are as a husband/wife, this is the book for you. It is Christian based, so you must be open minded to the message given throughout the book. Both myself and my husband read it and watched the DVD in a class together and it really opened up our eyes to what we need to do to better our marriage. Also, if you follow the DVD along with it, you would be more inclined to read considering the author is the one presenting
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Sep 09, 2010
John
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This is a much-needed book for anyone who has been married for any length of time. Rather than focus on the traditional marriage verses from Ephesians 5, Tripp uses a variety of biblical passages to argue that if we are not in right relationship with God, we’re not in right relationship with our spouse. His premise is: you are a selfish sinner married to a selfish sinner; therefore expect problems in your marriage.
In detailed fashion, Tripp reviews how subtly anger, resentment and ru More...
In detailed fashion, Tripp reviews how subtly anger, resentment and ru More...
Nov 14, 2011
Lauren
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Lots of practical expamples of how to work on your marriage to grow it into what God intended it to be. How to protect your marriage and examples of how some of these things look in real life. Marriages don't suddenly become bad, it's more erosion because of forgetting things that you took for granted in the beginning or while dating. It's got a lot of looking at yourself and being thankful for the gift of your spouse. Always a good reminder.
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Aug 17, 2010
Heather
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I really liked how Tripp broke down big principles for growing a Christ-centered and beautiful marriage into day-to-day commitments. He also infused grace throughout the book, reminding me that a good marriage is not something I can achieve on my own effort, but that it begins with acknowledging I can't love the way God wants me to love without God's grace. Great reminder!
Nov 25, 2011
A common source of interpersonal conflict is unmet or unrealistic expectations. Tripp explains how this dynamic affects marriage, and how the gospel offers hope.
Jun 23, 2011
Francine
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pretty good - read part of this for a marriage seminar e and i attended. didn't make it all the way through, but the book stays on our nightstand and we return to it frequently.
Aug 19, 2010
Tommy
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Great book to really understand what true marriage should be. So many things that I need to remember and be as a husband and lover...
Oct 11, 2011
Rob
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This is a great book on Christian marriage. I appreciate that early and often the theme of the real problem in most marriages (personal selfishness - or as he says, "mis-placed worship") is highlighted and addressed.
Apr 14, 2011
Joelle
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great book about marriage - the every day stuff. not romantic and not "heady" with theology but very practical. a quick read!
Jan 04, 2012
Brian
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The strength of this book is that it offers no secrets to a happy marriage. Tripp instead presents basic biblical teaching about sanctification and applies it to marriage. Tripp is correct to present sanctification as something at which Christians must work, but he also rightly highlights the grace of God as that which enables Christians to progress in sanctification. If there is a weakness to the book it is Tripp's tendency to repeat himself. Sometimes is reinforces points; other times it does
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Oct 05, 2011
Libbydale
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I wouldn't say this is an easy book to read, but a good one. It gets to the heart of the matter quickly. Our marriages are not better because we communicate more frequently or do the dishes more, but because we love God and put him first. This book goes much more to the core of things than I can describe here. If you're serious about making your marriage work and have a relationship with God, read this book. I'm still reading this. Started it in conjunction with a video series at my church.
May 19, 2010
Michelle
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Only read the first chapter, and can tell already it's gonna be good...
Aug 11, 2011
Becki
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This book is probably more for a married couple. As a bride-to-be, this book was pretty depressing, lol.
Aug 22, 2011
Kathy
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Great book. This is a hardy, Gospel-centered explanation of marriage and really all human relationships. It is a must-read for any Christian who wants to improve the relationships in his or her life. If you don't believe in God, the advice will mean nothing to you because it is all God-centered.
Dec 18, 2010
Mike
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Good but not great. Has some excellent, helpful an convicting sections. Some parts were difficult to read - made me lose hope in descriptions to close to my own situation. My main complaint is that the book seemed very repetitive at times.
Oct 14, 2010
Chad
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Awesome! I now have 3 solid, Christ-centered books on marriage that I can recommend to other couples. Most other "Christian" marriage books are still nothing more than behavior modification and manipulation of the spouse. This is a GREAT book.
Feb 28, 2011
Luke
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The best book I have read on marriage, by far. Every married couple should read it. Outstanding.
Jan 31, 2012
Eric
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I'm a big fan of Paul David Tripp. Read through this quickly for some premarital counseling I'm doing with some friends-- but looks like a book I'll be recommending for hurting marriages and returning to often.
Oct 24, 2011
Cliff
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Been reading this one off and on for a while, but finally finished it. Very gospel-centered, and provides tons of practical insights and challenges.
Aug 25, 2010
Judith
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There are all sorts of excellent video clips of the author explaining the book, at the Westminster Bookstore website.
Feb 12, 2012
