Triple Play

for couples only is a boxed set of two popular books by Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn, for women only and for men only. Do you find yourself wondering if you are speaking a foreign language when he looks blankly at you? Does he get frustrated because you don’t agree with what seems to him a straightforward and logical approach to a problem?
You are not alone. These books may give you a better idea of how to love and support one another in a language you both understand.

Hardback, from Multnomah. It can be purchased here.



A few months ago I reviewed Love as a Way of Life. Now out is a companion, The Love as a Way of Life Devotional. This little gem by Gary Chapman is a 90 day devotional covering the seven distinguishing characteristics of a loving person, such as “kindness”, “patience”, and “forgiveness” to name a few. Each day has a scripture, a little story, and ends with a short prayer. Great food for thought.

Hardback, from WaterBrook Press. It can be purchased here.






Gripping. Intense. Remarkable. Just a few adjectives that come to mind after finishing I Do Again by Cheryl and Jeff Scruggs. It is the true story of their marriage. Years of emotional frustration led to an affair, then a divorce.

Cheryl: Selfishness, anger, looking for someone else to blame. Being in control. Entertaining negative thoughts. Allowing her heart to cross a line emotionally. Rationalizing. Choosing to ignore “warning signals.” Divorce in her mind and heart. Divorce for real.

Jeff: Worry. Not understanding. Pain. Betrayal. Anger. Suspicion. Renewed relationship with God.

Cheryl thought the freedom she envisioned would lead to peace and happiness, but it didn’t. She found herself once again on an uneasy path. This led her into the arms of a loving God who faithfully carried her, step by step, on a new road to a relationship with Him. Eventually this road, seven years later, led to reconciliation, restoration and remarriage with her husband, Jeff!

Big lessons learned? Relinquishing control. Commitment. Obedience to God. His perfect timing. It’s not about you, but about God and His purposes. God designs marriage not to make you happy, but to make you holy.

Well worth reading, this paperback is published by WaterBrook Press. It can be purchased here.