4mat Book Review: Christian Marriage: 101 Tips for a Healthy Marriage

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Christian Marriage: 101 Tips for a Healthy Marriage Joey Bauer Summary Pastor and Author Joey Bauer (2014) walks the reader through ten chapters of scriptural and practical advice to achieve a successful, happy marriage. He begins by introducing the origin of marriage as God’s intention to disrupt our loneliness and then defines a Godly marriage model. Bauer (2014) begins by stating the importance of establishing relational priorities, foot stomping, “We must realize that God always comes first in a Christian relationship, after that, your Spouse comes second. (Bauer, 2014, p. 6).” After guiding the reader through God’s hierarchal plan for families, Bauer (2014) points out the disparity between “feeling love and choosing to love” in chapter two. He illustrates how pride and selfishness influences choice and how we must choose to love beyond circumstances for marriage to be successful. In chapter 3, Bauer (2014) transitions from making the choice to love to making the choice not to let anything come between you and your spouse, including family and money. In this chapter, the author, however, also points out the importance of allowing time for selves, partnership building, and family. In Chapter four, Bauer (2014) talks about the importance of a family mission statement and vision for the marriage, similar to Worthington’s (2005) core vision. Bauer states, “Every decision made should be purposeful, have an expected end, and be within a God-driven purpose (Bauer, 2014, p.22).” Bauer (2014) also expresses the importance of having fun and making memories with your spouse. In the next three chapters, the author discusses the importance of making the Bible the written authority over our marriages, the power of prayer, and the significance of respecting and honoring each other. Bauer (2014) defines the meaning of respect and honor in the marital

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