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The Guy's Rules: A Guidebook for Married Men
Did you ever wish there were a set of rules which men could follow to be a good husband and please their wives? These are The Guy’s Rules: A Guidebook for Married Men. These are rules learned the hard way. It took blood, sweat, and tears – a lot of them. But, after twenty-nine years of marriage and God’s leading, I could not help but learn the rules that worked, and they are all biblical principles. This is not a study directly about marriage, nor roles in marriage. The Guys Rules is about you walking with the Lord while taking ownership and responsibility as the leader in your marriage. You are not a victim, so instead of acting or feeling like one – do something about it! This study will help you behave and act more effectively versus beating the air.God established Himself as the foundation of marriage. I promise you, if you apply the principles contained in The Guys Rules, you will have a better marriage and more joy in your life.
157 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 30, 2019
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May 19, 2019
Excellent advice and an easy read.
Burner, who holds a Master's degree in Biblical Counseling, has a very accessible writing style. More than that, this content is intended to be applied, reading the book slowly - "maybe a chapter a week," read and discussed with other men because "you really cannot expect positive change from this study unless you apply its principles." This is the crucial principle that runs through the whole book. In order for this book to deserve the high ratings it's received, the reader has to seriously examine himself and ask some hard questions and take the material to heart.
That's the tricky thing about a book like this: it's only as good as the reader is willing to change. That being said, Burner presents excellent principles (The Rules) to conscientiously do marriage better. More than that, the end-of-chapter questions are well formulated to facilitate discussion or reflection and he's included helpful appendices as well, including a shortened form of the Rules which could easily be reviewed throughout the week to recommit oneself to being a better husband and person.
Oh, and this book isnt just for guys whose marriage is in trouble or feels lackluster. These rules are for everyone: those who "have it all together" (because, really, everybody could improve somewhere) and those who haven't got a clue (because nobody is too far gone, with Christ guiding them).
Burner, who holds a Master's degree in Biblical Counseling, has a very accessible writing style. More than that, this content is intended to be applied, reading the book slowly - "maybe a chapter a week," read and discussed with other men because "you really cannot expect positive change from this study unless you apply its principles." This is the crucial principle that runs through the whole book. In order for this book to deserve the high ratings it's received, the reader has to seriously examine himself and ask some hard questions and take the material to heart.
That's the tricky thing about a book like this: it's only as good as the reader is willing to change. That being said, Burner presents excellent principles (The Rules) to conscientiously do marriage better. More than that, the end-of-chapter questions are well formulated to facilitate discussion or reflection and he's included helpful appendices as well, including a shortened form of the Rules which could easily be reviewed throughout the week to recommit oneself to being a better husband and person.
Oh, and this book isnt just for guys whose marriage is in trouble or feels lackluster. These rules are for everyone: those who "have it all together" (because, really, everybody could improve somewhere) and those who haven't got a clue (because nobody is too far gone, with Christ guiding them).
June 23, 2019
I give "The Guy's Rules" a 4 out of 5. Only my Bible has ever gotten a "5". Very well written, easy to follow, and great scripture references throughout (always good to cite the book that gets 5 stars). A lot is stuff I've heard before (sometimes from my wife over our 9 years of marriage, or from our Pastor) but always need reminders, and some was stuff that makes so much sense I wonder why I haven't given it much thought in the past. Thanks for the great summary, insights, and experiences of our Lord's words for our marriages from a Brother in faith. You've definitely successfully used God's gifts to further his kingdom. And hoping for a group Bible Study w/ Guy's Rules as a guide soon.
August 11, 2023
A very simple and easy to read book. A very biblical emphasis on understanding and serving our wives well, as well as some very practical advice on how to put these rules into place. An excellent addition to anyone’s catalog of books on marriage.
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