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Love that Lasts: When Marriage Meets Grace
Item # B3145-00-11
Gary and Betsy Ricucci
Foreword by C.J. and Carolyn Mahaney
It was in 1977 that Gary and Betsy Ricucci were married, and that Gary became a pastor at Covenant Life Church (Gaithersburg, MD). They’re still married (and he’s still a pastor). What sustained them?
The grace of God, as revealed in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
That grace and that gospel are together the centerpiece of their newly and substantially revised book on marriage, subtitled When Marriage Meets Grace. Previously published in 1992 and long since out of print, this new edition reflects a deeper understanding of Scripture and the wisdom gleaned from 29 years of pastoral ministry. Designed for married couples, engaged couples, or anyone preparing for marriage, Love that Lasts brings a biblical, gospel-centered approach to marriage.
Includes discussion questions and a list of recommended resources.
Read the Foreword, Preface, and chapter 1 (144K PDF)
Format: Softcover
Size: 8.5 x 5.5 inches
Published: April 2006
Pages: 160
Table of Contents
- Foreword (C.J. and Carolyn Mahaney)
- Preface
- The Journey of a Lifetime: Where it all begins
- Leading with Love: The role of the husband
- Walking in Wisdom: The role of the wife
- Relational Intimacy: The goal of our communication
- Grace to Those who Hear: The content of our communication
- The Heart of Conflict: Restoring communication
- It Never Has to Get Old: The soul of romance
- Just the Two of You: The wonder of sexual intimacy
- Epilogue: We’re all just getting started
- Questions for Discussion, Evaluation, and Application
- Recommended Reading by Topic
Reviews
“Love that Lasts is thoroughly biblical, very practical, and quite convicting. The Ricuccis do not write from an ivory-tower mindset but from the experience of working through to a successful marriage in their own lives. Every Christian couple should benefit from this book.” Jerry Bridges, author of The Pursuit of Holiness and many other books
“If you knew Gary and Betsy like I do, if you could see them together and feel the warmth, respect, and deep romantic love that they have for one another, you would snatch up this book and read it just to learn all you could from them. I recommend that you do so! They live what they write about, and that’s what makes their book so compelling.” Joshua Harris, senior pastor of Covenant Life Church, Gaithersburg, Maryland
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