Justin and Trisha Davis know all too well the dangers of settling for an ordinary marriage. Their own failure to recognize the warning signs almost resulted in the end of their marriage, their family, and their ministry. Now, with disarming transparency, they give readers a rare glimpse into the slow fade that eventually led to the near destruction of everythingt they held dear. Using a compelling "he said, she said" approach, Justin and Trisha share two sides of the same story, exposing the seemingly insignificant comments nad decisions couples make every day that can dramatically alter the course of a marriage. They also share the invaluable lessons they learned that helped them restore their relationship and transform their ordinary marriage into and extraordinary one!
Review:
Justin and Trisha Davis had a seemingly fine marriage from the outside. They were building a ministry and a family together and from a distance they were living the fairy tale marriage. For a long time, they didn't even realize themselves that something was wrong. The mistake they made, the mistake so many of us made was that they settled for ordinary.
As I read their narratives there were times I could see my hubby and I in similar situations. There were times that as a woman I would read Justin's thoughts and shake my head, knowing just how much trouble he was digging himself into. I became involved in their story because I think we can all identify with rocky times in our relationships.
I like the way they incorporate Scriptural principals into the book so that the reader can see from the outer perspective how God made us and what our natual tendencies are as couples. Illustrations from the Bible help put it in context and also help the reader to learn who God wants us to be in our relationships with Him.
There are questions at the end of each chapter that can help couples as they think about their own marriages seek the extraordinary. I enjoyed reading this book and reflecting on my marriage and how I can go the extra mile to make it extraordinary. God wants His very best for each and every one of us and until we seek Him first and obey His calling on our lives, we can't have that. God has to be at the center of it all.
I highly recommend this book! It was a great read ~ so go get your copy today!
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***I received a complimentary copy of this book, courtesy of Tyndale Blogger Network, for the purpose of review
Thank you so much for taking the time to read and review our book. Thank you for being willing to invest in our story and help us share that story with other marriages. We appreciate your kind words about the book and are praying that many marriages will be encouraged along the way. Thank you again! Justin
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