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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
challenging
hopeful
I’m not married yet, but really, you don’t need to be to find this book interesting and helpful. Keller talks about relationships at all stages (including singleness, and I appreciated his perspectives on the “single calling” Paul talks about) and goes through how different characteristics of a relationship (whether or not you’re friends first, how you deal with conflicts, importance of having common goals, the freedom of feeling safe, and whether you can act in love even when the feelings aren’t there) can be good indicators of whether or not two people might make a good married couple. There were a few things I’m not sure I’m convinced by, but I loved his description of being loved/being known, and I liked that his wife contributed to this book as well.
informative
Keller's book on marriage is clear, easy to understand, and packed with biblical truth and practical application from start to finish. Keller focuses on the covenant relationship and the high call of God on both the husband and wife before ever diving into the controversial terms of headship and submission. But once one understands the true definition of servant-leadership and the example of Christ, the overbearing, dictatorial images of headship fade into a true meaning of what a godly husband should look like without diminishing the natural differences between man and woman and without minimizing the roles that God gave to each gender.
Keller also spends a huge amount of time talking to singles about the misconceptions of marriage that our culture communicates and how to over come those with a Christ-centered focus both on the beauty of singleness and marriage. This should be mandatory reading for every person who is thinking of entering into a relationship and for those who already are in one.
Keller also spends a huge amount of time talking to singles about the misconceptions of marriage that our culture communicates and how to over come those with a Christ-centered focus both on the beauty of singleness and marriage. This should be mandatory reading for every person who is thinking of entering into a relationship and for those who already are in one.
This book on marriage by a Presbyterian minister had so much in common with the LDS Proclamation on the Family, and really enriched my understanding of exactly how the best marriages are a three-way covenant between a man, a woman, and God. I also found a lot of practical advice on how to keep my relationship with my husband strong and thriving. I highlighted many sections that I will go back to as reminders of what I have learned.
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
The reason this book is important is because it isn't about Marriage "tools" but the foundations of marriage. Very helpful book--especially for single people considering or not considering how marriage. The Kellers argue why, from a Christian perspective, the goals of marriage in a especially helpful way.
Would recommend: YES
This book is really good. It's very challenging. A big takeaway for me was that marriage is about mutual sacrifice for mutual enjoyment and growth. Also, that a big part of it is seeing the work God is doing in my husband and working to that end, which will be for our combined benefit. This book is heavy, but it's good, and you should read it.
This book is really good. It's very challenging. A big takeaway for me was that marriage is about mutual sacrifice for mutual enjoyment and growth. Also, that a big part of it is seeing the work God is doing in my husband and working to that end, which will be for our combined benefit. This book is heavy, but it's good, and you should read it.
informative
reflective
slow-paced