Marriage is hard. Pretty pictures and bite-sized highlights might give you a false impression that it only takes sparks and looks: but the gritty reality is work, tears, and sacrifice. It’s a dance, everyday, to compromise and serve. In the depth of this tough humility, there can be great beauty. Real joy requires a fight from our very best.
— J.S.
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Thanks True. – And allowing the Great arbitrator to exchange two opinions for his!
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I’m married 25 years and it’s still a work in progress. I’m thinking of reading “This Momentary Marrriage” by John Piper – it’s supposed to be very good.
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I’ve heard that’s really good as well. I enjoyed Scary Close by Donald Miller, The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy Keller, and Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas. Of course, books can’t begin to fully prepare us for the journey ahead.
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I must look those up thanks – I’m a fan of Tim Keller but I have a pile of unread books in my book case and a huge Amazon wish list!
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