“Gary Thomas looks at the heart of a subject that many consider him an expert on—successful marriage. Anyone who is dating, engaged, or hopes to be one day needs to read this book!”
Ed Young, senior pastor, Fellowship Church, and author of The New York Times bestseller Sexperiment
“Singles, pay attention. Gary knows marriage, and is eager to help those of us desiring marriage get there with confidence and grace.”
Lisa Anderson, Focus on the Family’s director of young adults and host of The Boundless Show, www.boundless.org
“Gary Thomas debunks the mythical search for a soul mate to help you choose a ‘sole-mate’—someone who will lay down their life in faithful love. This biblically based book is for anyone who wants to be wise in their pursuit of a spouse.”
Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, authors of Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts
“Gary creates a compelling argument that shifts the believer’s view of relationships, dating, and marriage to focus on something greater. I’m thankful Gary has created this resource.”
Joy Eggerichs, director of Love & Respect Now
"The Sacred Search will help those who desire marriage to pursue it in a manner that deepens their faith, honors God, and blesses their future spouse.”
Jim Daly, President - Focus on the Family
“Marriages are falling apart all around us and I believe Gary Thomas has just gone straight to the root. Gary just built a map to help you see through the emotion and infatuation to God’s heart for dating and marriage.”
Jennie Allen, author of Anything
“Our culture is obsessed with compatibility and chemistry. However, in relationship formation character always trumps chemistry. The Sacred Search is a gut check for anyone considering, delaying, or even pursuing marriage.”
Ted Cunningham, author of Young & In Love and Trophy Child
“Why should I get married? could be the most important question millennials are asking. Gary Thomas helps this generation navigate the why in a Christ honoring way.”
Esther Fleece, Culture Communicator, Millennial Expert, Formerly Millennial Relations at Focus on the Family
“Filled with questions to make you think and teaching that will bring ‘aha’ moments, this book is a must read for everyone considering marriage. I highly recommend it to you—I wish I’d had it when I was single!
Linda Dillow, author of the bestselling Calm My Anxious Heart and What’s It Like to Be Married to Me?
“Gary Thomas dismantles contemporary philosophies on love, sexuality, and marital union by offering strong arguments for why they have not been successful. His appeal to a kingdom-first perspective gives both hope and healing for a generation in desperate need of a fresh and Christ-centered understanding of God’s plan for marriage. This book is a must-read before anyone says ‘I do.’”
Michelle Anthony, Family Ministry Architect for David C Cook, and author of Spiritual Parenting and Dreaming of More for the Next Generation
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