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The 30-Day Love Language Minute Devotional Volume 1
Are you and your spouse speaking the same language? He sends you flowers when what you really want is time to talk. She gives you a hug when what you really need is a home-cooked meal. The problem isn’t love—it’s your love language. Each one of us responds well to a different type of expression of love. The 30-Day Love Language Minute Devotional Volume 1 is your daily guide for a month to express heartfelt love to your mate in a way that he or she can appreciate it.
69 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 7, 2014
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Gary Chapman
583 books3,520 followersGary Demonte Chapman is an American author and radio talk show host. Chapman is most noted for his The Five Love Languages series regarding human relationships.
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June 15, 2017
This book was really good. I feel like most people, whether married or engaged or dating, will find it helpful in better understanding each other. I've always been intrigued with Gary Chapman's Five Love Languages and feel like they are spot on. Very good read!
March 23, 2016
Read the original book instead.
This was a kindle freebie; I'm glad I didn't pay for it, as I would've been disappointed. Each day's reading literally takes one minute or less. The idea of the five love languages is excellent; my complaint is that it isn't organized well. Instead of presenting each love language in order, there's a bit of padding in between to stretch it to 30 days, and so it seems very disjointed. I wouldn't recommend reading it if you haven't read the original. It works well as a refresher for someone who read the book a while ago and is familiar with the terms. Even so, I think I'd rather re-read or skim the original book if I need a refresher.
This was a kindle freebie; I'm glad I didn't pay for it, as I would've been disappointed. Each day's reading literally takes one minute or less. The idea of the five love languages is excellent; my complaint is that it isn't organized well. Instead of presenting each love language in order, there's a bit of padding in between to stretch it to 30 days, and so it seems very disjointed. I wouldn't recommend reading it if you haven't read the original. It works well as a refresher for someone who read the book a while ago and is familiar with the terms. Even so, I think I'd rather re-read or skim the original book if I need a refresher.
July 19, 2017
I need to read the original Love Languages book again. It has been a while. This book is just a little taste, or it would make a good companion book or reminder if you have read the original. I liked it very much. It is well written and make you think about your priorities and about your spouse and their love language.
“When we are affirmed, we aspire to be better. When we are ignored or condemned, we either become discouraged and withdraw, or become angry and hostile.” (location 120)
“Discover your spouse's primary love language, and speak it at least once a week for six months, no matter how you are treated in return.” (location 525)
No prompt for my Ultimate Popsugar Reading Challenge . Now you know why I have to count books for more than one prompt. Otherwise I would either never finish the challenge or never get to read anything but books that fit the prompts.
“When we are affirmed, we aspire to be better. When we are ignored or condemned, we either become discouraged and withdraw, or become angry and hostile.” (location 120)
“Discover your spouse's primary love language, and speak it at least once a week for six months, no matter how you are treated in return.” (location 525)
No prompt for my Ultimate Popsugar Reading Challenge . Now you know why I have to count books for more than one prompt. Otherwise I would either never finish the challenge or never get to read anything but books that fit the prompts.
April 25, 2020
Great companion to Five Love Languages by the same author
The first 25 chapters of this book were rather repetitive for me, be ause I'd read the 5 love languages several years ago. I almost didn't finish the book. So glad GOD put it in my heart to finish, because parts of each of tnose last chapters really hit me close to home. Childrearing was tough because we blended families of four and two children, aged from 17 down to 4. Tough to change parenting tactics that had worked for years? You betcha! Hard to bring both parents onto the same page? Sometimes nigh on impossible! Finances were never a problem; but keeping the love cups full was, especially when there was simmering resentment over a lack of apologies, too many days without speaking due to differences of opinion on many issues, or even something as silly as putting clothes in a hamper. We are finally getting some of those issues ironed out now, but itbhas taken GOD more than a quarter of a century to do it
The first 25 chapters of this book were rather repetitive for me, be ause I'd read the 5 love languages several years ago. I almost didn't finish the book. So glad GOD put it in my heart to finish, because parts of each of tnose last chapters really hit me close to home. Childrearing was tough because we blended families of four and two children, aged from 17 down to 4. Tough to change parenting tactics that had worked for years? You betcha! Hard to bring both parents onto the same page? Sometimes nigh on impossible! Finances were never a problem; but keeping the love cups full was, especially when there was simmering resentment over a lack of apologies, too many days without speaking due to differences of opinion on many issues, or even something as silly as putting clothes in a hamper. We are finally getting some of those issues ironed out now, but itbhas taken GOD more than a quarter of a century to do it
December 19, 2022
Not a bad little devotional. If you've already read the actual love languages book, there isn't really anything new here, but it had some good reminders. I would have liked each day's reading to be longer and go more in depth, but I guess it's intended for people who don't have or want to spend much time.
April 10, 2023
Even though I've been married 26yrs, this is an excellent devotional to strengthen my relationship with my husband. I'm using the principles taught here by Gary Chapman in my everyday life with my spouse. I highly recommend this to couples anywhere from newlyweds to those who have been married for a long time. This is a good, solid, practical Biblical based devotional!
November 4, 2017
Very Good Book With Great Insights!!!
I had heard of the 5 languages of love and it was very informative!! The lessons were short and to the point and daily gave you food for thought!!!!! C:o)
I had heard of the 5 languages of love and it was very informative!! The lessons were short and to the point and daily gave you food for thought!!!!! C:o)
March 16, 2018
This is a great read for anyone in a relationship. (Not just for married couples) Whether you have problems or not, this book is full of good things to think about for any couple/relationship. Definitely a book that can be re-read.
October 27, 2019
I enjoyed this after reading the Five Love Languages. The daily readings cemented the concepts in the original book, but I wish they were longer than a page. I've already purchased volume two of this devotional and will read it in the coming months.
December 28, 2024
Excellent devotional
Dr. Chapman does an excellent job explaining how to appropriately love your spouse while using the love languages. He gives you a lot to think about and put into practice.
Dr. Chapman does an excellent job explaining how to appropriately love your spouse while using the love languages. He gives you a lot to think about and put into practice.
August 19, 2017
Quite helpful
A daily reminder on how to love our spouses.
I recommend this to all married couples. You won't be disappointed.
A daily reminder on how to love our spouses.
I recommend this to all married couples. You won't be disappointed.
May 5, 2017
A 30 day devotional about relationships.
February 19, 2018
Informative and helpful
This book was informative and helpful in learning about the love languages and how to better love your spouse. I got more out of it than I bargained for.
This book was informative and helpful in learning about the love languages and how to better love your spouse. I got more out of it than I bargained for.
February 26, 2018
Solid 5. Fantastic book of short daily devotion
September 22, 2018
Very Good
This book will challenge you to become a better spouse. It will help you be a better spouse and person.
This book will challenge you to become a better spouse. It will help you be a better spouse and person.
June 29, 2019
It is a great devotional. I would love to go back and reread, taking my time and applying it to my marriage and even my family relationships.
September 9, 2021
It's a good read. Learning is a good thing especially Love
June 6, 2018
I swear this was written for my marriage
Each day there is a story along with scripture that feels very personal. My husband and I read the book but I decided to continue my personal growth with the devotional. Many days I would go home and share the devotional passage with my spouse and we would have really good conversations as a result. I highly recommend!!
Each day there is a story along with scripture that feels very personal. My husband and I read the book but I decided to continue my personal growth with the devotional. Many days I would go home and share the devotional passage with my spouse and we would have really good conversations as a result. I highly recommend!!
September 11, 2016
Nice devotion, needs prior knowledge though
This is a nice devotion to help marriages thrive. What a person needs first is to have read "The Five Love Languages". This provides the framework to help apply the principles in this devotion. I especially like the prayers for each day as a guideline for that day's action.
This is a nice devotion to help marriages thrive. What a person needs first is to have read "The Five Love Languages". This provides the framework to help apply the principles in this devotion. I especially like the prayers for each day as a guideline for that day's action.
March 9, 2016
A Challenging and Thought Provoking Devotional
Once again Dr. Chapman has laid bare the need to be selfless in marriage and the work that is required. He asks hard questions, but also gives usable ideas to get you started. An excellent devotional!
Once again Dr. Chapman has laid bare the need to be selfless in marriage and the work that is required. He asks hard questions, but also gives usable ideas to get you started. An excellent devotional!
April 2, 2016
Very short, easy to understand and apply readings for 30 days... A blessing to any couple!
February 22, 2016
Excellent. Bible based, refreshing, truthful and above all a practical way to love your spouse, daily. Read it each month!
October 30, 2016
Very Encouraging
I love Gary Chapman and his love language series, it makes so much sense and is so easy to understand!
I love Gary Chapman and his love language series, it makes so much sense and is so easy to understand!
November 17, 2017
This was an interesting and easy-to-read collection of devotionals. Each entry was informative, uplifting and challenging.
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