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The Marriage Mess
Book by Jack T. Chick
224 pages, Unknown Binding
First published January 1, 1978
About the author
Jack T. Chick
240 books41 followersAmerican protestant-evangelical comic writer.
Chick considered himself to be an Independent Baptist and follower of the King James Only movement.
His comics can be considered to be controversial because they accuse Muslims, Catholics, Freemasons and other non-protestant religions of murder and diverse conspiracies.
Chick also ran his own publishing company named after himself.
Chick considered himself to be an Independent Baptist and follower of the King James Only movement.
His comics can be considered to be controversial because they accuse Muslims, Catholics, Freemasons and other non-protestant religions of murder and diverse conspiracies.
Chick also ran his own publishing company named after himself.
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December 11, 2016
A Solution To . . . The Marriage Mess was the Holy Grail for this longtime Chick tract evangelist and collector. I was so glad when I finally located a copy a few years ago. First published in 1978, it has long been out of print, but Chick Publications has now kindly posted the entire book on its website: https://www.chick.com/reading/books/1...
This is a comic book or what is now called a "graphic novel," with a single comic panel on each page. The book was written by Jack Chick and illustrated by Fred Carter, the amazing artist of the Crusaders comic book series and of some of Chick's greatest tracts, among them "The Sissy," "Soul Story," and "Hi There." The story shows a typical family--not quite dysfunctional but no Brady Bunch. They profess Christ but don't possess him. Into their lives comes the wife's cousin Mark, a late middle-aged missionary to Africa who will be spending a month stateside. The Miller family in no way suspects the changes Mark will inspire in them (and in the reader).
Each chapter addresses a different issue specific to a member of the family, from marijuana smoking, drinking, lust, unforgiveness, acts of mercy and kindness, abortion, divorce, and the roles of husbands and wives and the responsibility of older men and women to model Christian character for the young. It's all told with Chick's brand of humor and with Carter's gift for illustrating facial expressions. There are many laughs in the book ... and many convicting moments.
The audience for this book is primarily Christians. They will have a mirror held up to them that reveals the disconnects between what they profess to believe and how they live out their lives. Mark brings the Bible to bear on all these issues and serves as a model Christian. God uses him in a mighty way over the course of his month's visit. The Marriage Mess is both an inspiring and enjoyable read. It sparks revival fires in my heart each time I read it. Highly recommended!
This is a comic book or what is now called a "graphic novel," with a single comic panel on each page. The book was written by Jack Chick and illustrated by Fred Carter, the amazing artist of the Crusaders comic book series and of some of Chick's greatest tracts, among them "The Sissy," "Soul Story," and "Hi There." The story shows a typical family--not quite dysfunctional but no Brady Bunch. They profess Christ but don't possess him. Into their lives comes the wife's cousin Mark, a late middle-aged missionary to Africa who will be spending a month stateside. The Miller family in no way suspects the changes Mark will inspire in them (and in the reader).
Each chapter addresses a different issue specific to a member of the family, from marijuana smoking, drinking, lust, unforgiveness, acts of mercy and kindness, abortion, divorce, and the roles of husbands and wives and the responsibility of older men and women to model Christian character for the young. It's all told with Chick's brand of humor and with Carter's gift for illustrating facial expressions. There are many laughs in the book ... and many convicting moments.
The audience for this book is primarily Christians. They will have a mirror held up to them that reveals the disconnects between what they profess to believe and how they live out their lives. Mark brings the Bible to bear on all these issues and serves as a model Christian. God uses him in a mighty way over the course of his month's visit. The Marriage Mess is both an inspiring and enjoyable read. It sparks revival fires in my heart each time I read it. Highly recommended!
April 18, 2016
Read between July & December 1985.
Original notes on book from 1985: Cartoon; good message.
Original notes on book from 1985: Cartoon; good message.
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