Marriage: 6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs to Make
Digital Logos Edition
When two people say “I do,” they begin the journey of a lifetime—and they expect that journey to be perfect. Expectations of the perfect marriage are sure to fade away in the struggles of everyday life, but many are shocked when their marriage morphs into something they didn’t intend it to be. A long-term, gospel-centered marriage needs to be grounded in something sturdier than romance.
In this rebranded edition of What Did You Expect?, popular author and pastor Paul David Tripp encourages couples to make 6 commitments to one another; commitments such as practicing forgiveness, appreciating differences, and actively working toward a relationship that is built on trust. Through each chapter, Tripp encourages readers to be motivated by grace as they strive to make Jesus Christ the center of their marriage.
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- Offers a revised and expanded edition of What Did You Expect? featuring a new title and cover
- Features a new introduction and two new chapters
- Includes study questions to expand thought and reflection
Top Highlights
“Here it is: a marriage of love, unity, and understanding is not rooted in romance; it is rooted in worship.” (Page 35)
“1) You must live in your marriage with a harvest mentality.” (Page 67)
“3) You must live in your marriage with a grace mentality.” (Page 69)
“The reconciliation of a marriage must be a lifestyle, not just the response you have when things go bad.” (Page 62)
“At some point you need something sturdier than romance. You need something deeper than shared interests and mutual attraction. You need something more than marital survival skills. You need something that gives you peace of heart and strength of resolve when you aren’t feeling romantic and your problems are getting you down.” (Pages 34–35)