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Messy Beautiful Love {Book Review}

January 11, 2015 by Emilee Evans

There is so much information out there about love. There are even amazing Bible verses about love. Sorting through it all can be confusing. Love isn’t always easy. In fact, sometimes it’s hard – and messy. We have to make a choice – a choice to surrender to God and clean up the messes His way.
Messy Beautiful Love
Disclosure: As a Family Christian Blogger I received complimentary product to facilitate my marriage book review. Regardless, all opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links.
Family Christian offers a variety of great faith-based products including this amazing Christian Marriage Book – Messy Beautiful Love.
About Messy Beautiful Love:

“Messy Beautiful Love” delivers an incredible testimony of grace that offers hope for today’s marriages and a spark for rekindling love.
Love gets messy.
Financial problems, sickness, aging parents, a chronically unhappy spouse . . . trials will inevitably come that threaten your marriage. No matter how long you’ve been married or how strong your relationship is, sooner or later you are going to have a mess to clean up.
“Messy Beautiful Love” is about cleaning up messes God’s way, exchanging your ideas for His, and being prepared for both the best and the worst that marriage has to offer.
When you surrender your relationship to God, then and only then will you experience the blessing of marriage as He intended. This is the blessing of obedience. “Messy Beautiful Love” is an invitation to that obedience. The cynical world says marriages don’t last, but God knows better. Tune out the world and tune in to Him. When you do that, a beautiful marriage is not only possible, it’s inevitable.

For my review I received a paperback copy of Messy Beautiful Love.
Messy Beautiful Love Christian Marriage Book Review
If somebody would have told me my husband would get cancer at age 25 and that it would have returned less than a year later followed by chemotherapy that would cause complications that would leave him disabled, I would have said that is extreme! If I knew I was going to go from an active, athletic person to someone with chronic pain who sometimes has days I can’t function, I would have said “no way!” The truth is, though, we don’t know what’s ahead of us, and when we take those vows, we commit to better or worse, and sometimes it can be more worse than better! Sometimes those messy parts of life take a toll on not just you but your marriage as well. There was a time I thought my husband would leave me, and though I don’t like to admit it, there was a time I wanted to leave him.
We know marriage DO last, though. We know God can get us through the hard times because He did get us through the hard times, but what about when you’re in the middle of it? It can be hard to see that, right? Society says just leave, but God says obey. I love that author Darlene Schacht has really dug in to this topic and opened up her heart and life to inspire and encourage others in their marriages.
What I love about Messy Beautiful Love is the sheer honesty. It can be so easy to read a marriage book and roll your eyes and say “you have no idea what it’s like to be in a hard place in your marriage.” Darlene doesn’t hold back, though. She is very open so we can instantly know she does understand. She shares her mentality and mistakes, which I know can be difficult, but I am so thankful for her obedience in sharing so openly because Messy Beautiful Love is a beautifully written book that can truly bless marriages.
In Messy Beautiful Love Darlene walks us through truths and obedience that can sometimes be a hard pill to swallow like communicating with love and respect, giving up your right to be right, and being content in the life we’re given. We’re also reminded to pray for our marriage, building a strong friendship, handling conflict wisely, and so much more. I really feel like this is a truly thorough book and filled with valuable topics and encouragement. Whether you are in a struggling marriage or are happily married, we all go through messy times, and I would definitely recommend Messy Beautiful Love no matter where your marriage is currently.

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You're Invited! #JesusCalling Twitter Party!

November 6, 2014 by Emilee Evans

Are you ready for an amazing Twitter Party with Family Christian? Join us on November 14th from 1-2 pm Eastern Time to discuss the best selling book Jesus Calling!
Disclosure: I will receive compensation for my participation. All opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links.

Jesus Calling Devotional

About Jesus Calling:

After many years of writing in her prayer journal, missionary Sarah Young decided to “listen” to God with pen in hand, writing down whatever she believed He was saying to her. It was awkward at first, but gradually her journaling changed from monologue to dialogue. She knew her writings were not inspired as Scripture is, but they were helping her grow closer to God. They are written from Jesus’ point of view, thus the title Jesus Calling.
Others were blessed as she shared her writings, until people all over the world were using her messages. It is Sarah’s fervent prayer that our Savior may bless you with His presence and His peace in ever deeper measure. To that end, she shares Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence, featuring devotions for every day of the year. In these powerful pages are the words and Scriptures Jesus lovingly laid on her heart. Words of reassurance, comfort, and hope. Words that have made her increasingly aware of His presence and allowed her to enjoy His peace.
This remarkable book includes a year’s worth of daily readings from Young’s journals to bring you closer to Christ and move your time with Him from monologue to a dialogue.

Join the Twitter Party!

Where: Twitter! I recommend using a client like TweetDeck or TweetChat or follow along right on Twitter with #JesusCalling
When: November 14th from 1-2 pm EST
Prizes: Prizes? Of course!! 5 participants will win the deluxe edition of Jesus Calling and a $50 Appreciation Certificate! 5 other readers will win a $50 Appreciation Certificate!
How to Participate: You must follow the host @FamilyChristian
Additionally, you can also follow these amazing co-hosts (optional):
@mudpiesandtiara
@Ellenblogs
@ahhmazingrvws
@aliciamarie112
@SimplySherryl
@CptFussybuckets
@annesramblings
@MimiBakerMN
@PeaOfSweetness
@spreadingJOY
We hope to see you there!
 

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