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The Sacred Search: What If It's Not about Who You Marry, But Why?

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Saturday, October 27, 2012

The Sacred Search: What If It's Not about Who You Marry, But Why?

Author: Visit Amazon's Gary Thomas Page | Language: English | ISBN: 1434704890 | Format: PDF

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"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)

"Singles, pay attention. Gary knows marriage, and is eager to help those of us desiring marriage get there with confidence and grace."
(Lisa Anderson)

"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)

"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)

"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)

"Marriages are falling apart all around us and I believe Gary Thomas h (Jennie Allen)


"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)

"Why should I get married? could be the most important questions Milennials are asking. Gary Thomas helps this generation navigate the why in a Christ-honoring way."
(Esther Fleece)

"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)

"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)

From the Back Cover

“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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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: David C. Cook (January 1, 2013)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1434704890
  • ISBN-13: 978-1434704894
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.6 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
No marriage is easy, but some marriages build each partner up, while others tear each partner down; every marriage takes time and effort, but some marriages sap the spouses' strength, while others generate joy and enthusiasm and intimacy, according to Gary Thomas in this book. You are more likely to make a wise marriage choice if you settle the "why" question before considering the "who".
If you don't recall I reviewed Gary Thomas's Every Body Matters and really enjoyed it so I jumped at the opportunity to read The Sacred Search. It also happens that as many of you know I'm writing a book about family discipleship and so I'm trying to read as many books about relationships from a Christian perspective as possible. All that aside: I enjoyed The Sacred Search.

Thomas argues that most people when searching for a spouse are doing it all wrong. They are placing the search above all else. Thomas uses Matthew 6:33 "Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you" (see pp. 17-18). Says Thomas,
I want to make a promise to you: if you will see first God's kingdom and His righteousness and let that agenda drive your decision regarding whom you choose to marry and refuse to compromise on that, you will set yourself up for a much more fulfilling , spiritually enriching, and overall more satisfying marriage. The degree to which you compromise on this verse is the degree to which you put your future satisfaction in jeopardy and open wide the door to great frustration and even regret. (p. 22)
and later he points out,
You know why so many relationships slowly wither into nothingness? They stop seeking first the kingdom of God. There's no overarching mission in the couple's lives beyond self-enjoyment. This entraps them in a life of petty battles and superficial cares. . . . Living by the gospel provides the security so necessary to build a foundation of mutual fellowship (pp. 173, 175)
That foundation provides a spring board for expansive conversations surrounding searching for a marriage partner, pre-marital counseling, healthy relationships, and other related topics.

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