When Marriage Meets Reality: An Everyday Toolkit for a Christ-Centered Marriage

by Tammy L. Smith

Contrary to what you might believe, the road to a better marriage is not found in turning your spouse’s heart toward your own hopes, dreams, and desires. Rather, the road to a better marriage is about turning your heart more toward Jesus. It is traveling a path of beauty from ashes, maturity through suffering, perseverance through trials, and life from death. At every turn, Christ equips couples with his power and perspective as a means of displaying his glory.

In When Marriage Meets Reality, Tammy diverts us from the trap of trying to change our spouses and challenges us to instead examine and discard our own assumptions and unhealthy expectations. She reminds us to fight from Christ’s victory as we engage in the spiritual battle by choosing to see a bigger picture, reject lies, and speak God’s truth. Filled with practical tools for how to better express the power and love of Jesus, this book is written to equip you for a healthy, thriving marriage!

232 pages, Hardcover

Published July 15, 2025

Reviews

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this was quite good and I liked the practical/homework tips in the chapters. There were a few sections that definitely presented information I had not considered before. 4.5 stars rounded up.