Engagement: Preparing for Marriage

31-Day Devotionals for Life

by Mike McKinley

Have your wedding plans crowded out the spiritual significance of your marital union? God created marriage as a picture that demonstrates his love and character—both to you and to those around you. Using daily devotional readings, reflection questions, and practical action points, Mike McKinley prepares your heart for the wonderful, sanctifying calling to love another person in a way that echoes God’s love for his people. In the 31-Day Devotionals for Life series, biblical counselors and Bible teachers guide you through Scripture passages that speak to specific situations or struggles, helping you to apply God’s Word to your life in practical ways day after day.

Genres: Christian, Relationships

87 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 3, 2020

About the author

Mike McKinley is the author of Passion, Did the devil make me do it? and Church Planting is for Wimps. Since 2005 he has been pastor of Guilford Baptist Church in Sterling, Virginia. Before that, he served on the pastoral staff of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington DC, having received his MDiv from Westminster Theological Seminary. Mike is married to Karen, and they have five children.

Reviews

[Tara · Rating 4 out of 5]

This didn't give 5 stars because the first few chapters reflect replacement theology which I don't believe, but even in those chapters, the author's points were beneficial. This is not a full pre-marital counseling book, but it is full of Biblical instruction that will benefit your upcoming marriage. Especially if you have a longer engagement or limited pre-marital counseling, this is a good resource to think through important aspects of your marriage.

[Nicholas · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best and most encouraging reads of the year for me so far. McKinley packs in rich theology through many practical topics in this small 31-day devotional. It was a helpful guide and encouraging book to read alongside my fiance in our season of engagement. I am thankful and encouraged by Pastor McKinley's work, I would recommend 10/10 to anyone who is engaged.

[Brett Nakashima · Rating 5 out of 5]

If God is a husband, then marriage is not merely a social construct or even primarily a way for people to find companionship and start a family. Instead, marriage is fundamentally a picture of God’s love. It is a way for us to understand and display the depth and intensity of the love God has for His people.

[Joe Long · Rating 2 out of 5]

Recommended for us during pre-marital counseling. Not a bad book as far as devotionals go. Material wasn’t as deep as I imagined it would be, and it doesn’t help that my wife and I had already read half a dozen pre-marital books together.

[Kenna Traver · Rating 5 out of 5]

… I definitely already left a review but she disappeared I guess

This book was an encouragement to me & david as we walked through engagement! My favorite aspect of it was how gospel centered it was, how it opened the floor for deeper spiritual conversations, & how it grew our prayer life.

[Nick Roark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent