Well…whew…this book…well…it was good. Mark Driscoll is known for not pulling any punches, or being afraid to say it like it is. In this book, he does just that. I think the way in which he and his wife Grace interweave their marriage issues with Biblical truth is done well. I'm not sure I agree with everything said in this book, but it did make me think long and hard about my own marriage…which was worth the price of the book!
A couple of favorite quotes:
"Marriage is about friendship. All the talk about spending time and doing life together, making memories, being a good listener, growing old and taking care of each other, being honest, having the long view of things, repenting and forgiving can be summed up in one word – friendship." Page 23
"…three kinds of marriages – back to back, shoulder to shoulder, and face to face." Page 32
"What if God designed marriage to make us holy more than to make us happy?" Page 40
"Marriage is for our holiness before our happiness. Your spouse is the most sanctifying, and often most frustrating, relationship you will have." Page 159
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