So much of the modern culture around us is anti establishment and anti institution. And marriage, like every other "commodity" these days, has become a throw-away item. If it doesn't work, no matter, just split up and start again with someone else. It seems it is all too easy not to have to work at our relationship with our partner. Maybe it was never really meant to be! Really?
As Christians I guess the onus is on us to "set an example" of godly living and a loving marriage. But from personal experience, I am well aware that this is often a difficult thing to do and that Christian marriages like any other will suffer from hard times whatever the reason or source. This when we need God most and look to Ecclesiastes 4:12 - Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
Christopher Ash, in his book Married for God, takes a look at the bare essentials of marriage. He provides an invaluable challenge to deepen and strengthen relationships, through a fresh understanding of God's purpose for marriage. The book is firmly biblically focused but also well related to realities of the modern life.
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Dean is the Sales Manager at The Good Book Company. He engages with churches, organisations and individuals to provide them with useful resources for their varying ministries. Dean attends St John's Church in Woking, where he lives with his family.