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The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God
Kathy Keller, Timothy Keller
4.37 AVERAGE
403 reviews for:
The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God
Kathy Keller, Timothy Keller
4.37 AVERAGE
While I don't agree with everything in this book, it was one of the most thoughtful, well-cited, and attempts-to-be-compassionate write-ups I've come across on the subject so far. There is no one way, communication is key, and no marriage is an island.
Big fan of Kathy and Tim now, because I feel like even when we disagree, they'd listen to me.
Big fan of Kathy and Tim now, because I feel like even when we disagree, they'd listen to me.
SO good that I am committing to read it every other year--the Gospel is SUCH GOOD NEWS for marriages!
A solid take on biblical Marriage in 21 century; Keller writes with wisdom and humour. Certain ideas will stay with me e.g."Me Marriage vs Marriage for the community", "you always marry a stranger" and "2/3 of unhappy marriages become happy within 5 years if couples stay together". There's an excellent chapter on singleness, which is often overlooked and undervalued in Christian circles. Kathy Keller even tackles gender roles, an area I've always found difficult to reconcile with a feminist viewpoint, although I'm still mulling this over.
All in all, a worthwhile read for the married and the unmarried.
All in all, a worthwhile read for the married and the unmarried.
My boyfriend and I read this book together while we anticipate engagement and I’m so thankful we did. Christian books on cultural topics are often naive, out of touch, and sometimes toxic. However, Keller is far, far from this cliche and thus made it a much thought-provoking and conversation-sparking book for us. Meaning of Marriage is saturated in emotional health, sociological studies, and of course what it means to Love one another. I appreciated much of his and Kathy’s honesty about the married life.
Tim is a legend. Insightful and practical. I think he has such a unique perspective because unlike many popular Christian writers I have read, he also is a full time pastor. This brings in an enhanced sense of pragmatism and real-life examples.
Was a little exhausted near the end of the book because I had just read a very similarly book by Gary Thomas - sacred marriage. Both works had very similar themes and were equally impactful. Would recommend everyone curious into the Christian worldview of marriage to read one or both of these pieces.
Was a little exhausted near the end of the book because I had just read a very similarly book by Gary Thomas - sacred marriage. Both works had very similar themes and were equally impactful. Would recommend everyone curious into the Christian worldview of marriage to read one or both of these pieces.
I picked up new insights - or remembered them - this second time through. Packed with insight and based on scripture, it's a must read for married and single people alike.
“To be loved but not known is comforting but superficial. To be known and not loved is our greatest fear. But to be fully known and truly loved is, well, a lot like being loved by God. It is what we need more than anything. It liberates us from pretense, humbles us out of our self-righteousness, and fortifies us for any difficulty life can throw at us.”
–Timothy J. Keller
This book contained within it a handful of brilliant and helpful insights, just a couple things I didn't quite agree with, but mostly, quite a few things I've heard plenty of times.
Having sat through countless marriage sermons, read marriage books, and gone through so many marriage blogs doesn't leave a lot of new territory, but the bits and pieces of this book that were more novel I appreciated.
–Timothy J. Keller
This book contained within it a handful of brilliant and helpful insights, just a couple things I didn't quite agree with, but mostly, quite a few things I've heard plenty of times.
Having sat through countless marriage sermons, read marriage books, and gone through so many marriage blogs doesn't leave a lot of new territory, but the bits and pieces of this book that were more novel I appreciated.
Most in our culture do not view marriage as the covenant relationship that God intended. Keller (and his wife) have written a book that explains not only the meaning, but the power, the secret, and the mission of marriage.
One favorite quote: 'Jesus's sacrificial service to us has brought us into a deep union with Him & He with us. And that, Paul says (Ephesians 5) is the key to not only understanding marriage but to living it.'
I don't know if the title was changed, but my copy reads: "The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God".
Highly recommended for couples at every season of their marriage.
One favorite quote: 'Jesus's sacrificial service to us has brought us into a deep union with Him & He with us. And that, Paul says (Ephesians 5) is the key to not only understanding marriage but to living it.'
I don't know if the title was changed, but my copy reads: "The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God".
Highly recommended for couples at every season of their marriage.