"Every couple needs to read this book. I’ve read hundreds of books on marriage, and this is one of the most memorable. Dr Gary Lovejoy reminds us that there is so much to learn from the examples of others. With the wisdom of a Bible student, the curiosity of a college professor, and the compassion of a professional counselor the author guides us through many of the most common challenges that face marriages." (Steve Stephens, PhD, Happy Valley, OR President of EveryMarriageMatters and author of Marriage: Experience the Best; 20 Rules and Tools for a Great Marriage; Blueprints for a Solid Marriage; Lost in Translation.)

Dr. Lovejoy has masterfully used his deep knowledge of human nature, historical texts, and ancient cultural insights to add rich texture to the marriages we see in the Bible. He skillfully brings out timeless principles from these marriages to apply to our marriages today. With the lessons learned from the good marriages, as well as the bad, Dr. Lovejoy empowers couples to strengthen and build-up their marriages to create loving, caring, happy relationships that can go the distance. (Jennifer Streger Estrada, CF APMP, Senior Proposal Writer, Eugene, OR for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Co.)