Sacred Union: Scriptural Keys to a Celestial Marriage

by Gary G. Taylor

Dr. Gary Taylor, a retired marriage and family therapist, believes the best marriage advice can be found in the scriptures. In Sacred Union, Dr. Taylor cites specific scriptures and ties them to principles of a strong marriage. In a friendly and helpful tone the author laces his discussion with case studies and examples, showing how applying the scriptural principle or ignoring it affects a marriage. Useful for couples at all stages of marriage or for engaged couples, Sacred Union truly likens the scriptures to ourselves in the most worthy of applications.

Genres: Religion, Nonfiction

205 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Dorry Lou · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a book that Marvin gave me for Christmas. I am not sure if there was a message he wanted me to get or not. I really liked the way the author used the scriptures to show how we should deal with anger, forgiveness and other irritating behavior in our marriages. I believe if one would use them their marriages would be happier.

[Jenny Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't care who you are, no marriage is perfect! This book really helped me understand the importance of 'working' at your relationship and how to make it stronger. I loved this book!

[Hailey Fackrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a really good book with practical advice to improve your marriage. It talked about forgiveness, humility, positivity, not coveting and not being judgemental.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have learned throughout my whole life starting form a young age through reading scriptures and praying and in my search for learning to better myself. I have felt the desire to continually perfect myself and to become more like my Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and to know Them when I meet Them again. I have always wanted to be able to say to Them when I am Judged, I have continually tried to gain understanding and have continually grown. This book teaches a lot of the principles I have read in the scriptures. I am continually learning and gaining a greater understanding of these principles taught in this book and in the scriptures, I have been my whole life and believe I will continue to throughout my life. The mysteries of God can be taught line upon line and when we are ready. I want to ever be ready and teachable. I know we will and can gain greater understanding in all areas of our life if we seek and are humble and teachable and ask our Father in heaven to help us. We cannot change the other person but we can change ourselves and do our part and we will be happier when we do learn and gain this better understanding form our heavenly father. This book teaches from scripture references and you can gain your own testimony and of these principles taught and expand your own understanding and knowledge of them we are all not perfect and Father has taught us to continue to learn and grow in this life. Our relationship most important in this life and are what matters most. when it is our turn to be Judged, I believe the first question we will be asked is about our relationships. I was given this book by a lady who has a son my age and was divorced. She gave it to me as a Wedding gift and what a great gift it is. She said in her card to me I wish I would have read this while I was Married. It helped me to understand how important it is to work On our Marriage and relationships.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Robbie and I read this out loud, a little bit each night before bed and I thought it was excellent. I saw myself in so many of the case studies he presented and it gave me a lot to think about and helped me realize there's a lot I can do to make our marriage even better.

[Katherine · Rating 2 out of 5]

I love to read books with my husband - and this book had a great message - and I'm not above needing advice on strengthening my marriage - but this book BORED me. It took us FOREVER to read, so my hunch is that it bored my husband as well.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great couple read.

[Holly · Rating 5 out of 5]

useful for life in general

[Jinny · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my favorite books ever. It really helped me think about apply the scriptures in a very personal way.

[Mindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

My husband and I got this book as a wedding gift and have actually bought it for other couples getting married. A great book.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's kind of slow but he has some great stories, and I have learned some stuff.

[Alexis · Rating 5 out of 5]

great great great advice for the married and single

[Rachella · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book with lots of scriptural referrences. I've given this as a wedding gift for years.

[Amanda Thorn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Second Favorite

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best-written book on marriage I have ever read. It also is an excellent book in improving relationships with anyone--whether friends, work associates, or neighbors.

[Stacy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book the first year mark and I were married. It helped me view marriage and him in a whole new light.

[Melody · Rating 5 out of 5]

Terrific guide to getting practical relationship help from the scriptures. I marked this up like my scriptures- for reference on anger, forgivness, etc.

[Allison · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a fair book about strenthening a marriage/family relationship. I thought some of his examples were cheesy, but most of all it just made me grateful for Jeff.

[Brooke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Please read this book if you're going to get married.

[Bridget]

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