cydneydaniel's review
5.0
We’ve been reading this and discussing it with our community group, and what a blessing (and lesson in humility!) it’s been. I’ve learned so much and we definitely intend to continue to revisit this book over the years of our marriage. This is my favorite marriage book we’ve read so far, and it’s going to be the first one I recommend to others from now on.
kristendabbs's review
5.0
My most recommended book on marriage. This totally reshaped my mental framework on marriage, and how God designed it to function.
emcdonnell's review
5.0
I am never disappointed in Tim Keller. He delivered such an honest and transparent biblical view of the struggles and joys a Christian couple will encounter in marriage. I particularly enjoyed his vulnerability in sharing his own marriage experience and how he and his wife struggled often with aligning their marriage to the ideals of the gospel - it showed that he was in the trenches figuring this out “with us”, not preaching at us from above. I appreciate his emphasis that love is shown by transparent honesty about each other’s faults in order to move towards becoming more like Christ together.
I think a huge part of the reason I enjoyed this book so much is because I read it with my S.O and we discussed chapter by chapter - I would highly suggest this method for any couples wondering what it looks like to glorify God in their relationship and prepare for a marriage centered on Christ. It sparked such deep and thoughtful conversation between the two of us that I’m unsure we would have had otherwise.
I think a huge part of the reason I enjoyed this book so much is because I read it with my S.O and we discussed chapter by chapter - I would highly suggest this method for any couples wondering what it looks like to glorify God in their relationship and prepare for a marriage centered on Christ. It sparked such deep and thoughtful conversation between the two of us that I’m unsure we would have had otherwise.
kristidurbs's review
5.0
I think Trevor's review says it better than I could, so go read his review. This is a wonderfully sound, insightful, and wise book. A true delight to read and discuss with my partner in the marriage journey. Read it, and read it again with the one with whom you share "your most profound relationship."