Marriage : From Surviving to Thriving: Practical Advice on Making Your Marriage Strong

by Charles R. Swindoll

The world has changed, and it's going to keep changing. That's no big revelation, but we cling to the fleeting hope that we can return to the gentler, more stable days gone by . . . especially where our marriages are concerned. But the truth is, we can't, because as the world changes, so do we, and so do our marriages. Let's face marriage and the home have altered drastically through the years. Men afraid to be men. Women ashamed of being women. Children unsure of who's in charge. Blended and not-so-well-blended families. Homes that have become battlegrounds. And all of it so unstable, so temporary. In the face of these depressing facts, beloved pastor and Bible teacher Chuck Swindoll offers a refreshing dose of hope and practical help for marriage. His sage advice, based on the Bible and his own fifty-year marriage, shows us how to move our marriages from just surviving to actually thriving. And that target can be hit dead-center if we rely on God and His Word as our marriage counselor, our guide, our glue.

Genres: Marriage, Relationships, Christian, Nonfiction, Counselling, Audiobook

206 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Charles Swindoll has devoted over four decades to two passions: an unwavering commitment to the practical communication and application of God's Word, and an untiring devotion to seeing lives transformed by God's grace. Chuck graduated magna cum laude from Dallas Theological Seminary and has since been honored with four doctorates. For his teaching on Insight for Living, he has received the Program of the Year award and the Hall of Fame award from the National Religious Broadcasters as well as multiple book awards.

Reviews

[Peter Peters · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exactly what you want to know about marriage

[Adrienna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this read. Most of the material was so beneficial from a biblical approach and personal standpoint when it comes to marriage, unconditional love. I took a few notes from the book too. I also listened to the audiobook version with the book version from time to time.

Adrienna Turner
Author of God is in the Equation
www.dream4more.org

[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book! Highly recommend it. Has fantastic tips to a solid marriage. Definitely makes your think about ways to enrich your marriage. Its a look at yourself first and using agape love to serve your spouse. To placing their needs above yourself. Taking the selfless Jesus approach.

[Natalie Whorotn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful. Biblical references and helpful stories relating to marriage problems and how to avoid them.

[Diana De munguía · Rating 5 out of 5]

Es una excelente libro, que ayuda a basar tus expectativas matrimoniales en lo que DIos quiere para tu matrimonio y no en mis propias expectativas.

[Prince Oricha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gave me a solid foundation to building a God-honoring, and committed relationship with my girl friend.

[Emil Bredahl · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book, with some simplified ways to become a better husband. The way he writes is easy to understand and apply.
It is a quick read, and it will challenge you.

Good book

[Mona Randall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read. Recommend for anyone. I enjoy reading his books.

[Jenn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid practical tips on marriage interwoven with wit and poignant stories. I will be keeping this to read again in future as the tips were great ideas to help a marriage grow stronger. I wouldn't recommend this book to a marriage inches away from failure as it felt a bit more like a smooth healing balm than open-heart surgery. Still, I love Swindoll and always find worthwhile gems in anything he writes.
Thanks, Chuck, for sharing your heart and your marriage with us!

[Dustin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome simple book!

[Annette Ridenour · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good theological primer for newlyweds and those starting in their journey of faith and marriage. Strong foundation.

[Fatima · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed the biblical references and real life examples.