BOOK FOR COUPLES

It's called "Love and War" written by John and Stasi Eldredge. (John wrote the popular book "Wild At Heart".) When I was first told about this book, I thought - "Meh - it sounds kinda girly". (Guys, you know what I mean.) If I told you that the description on the cover says "find your way to something beautiful in your marriage" you would probably gag like I did, but really it's pretty good, as far as couples books goes. Janice and I read it together.

Actually, she reads it aloud, to me, and after each chapter we talk about it. Often we get off topic, but it still prompts conversation. And we conclude our reading time with prayer for protection of our marriage and God's protection for the marriage of our kids.

I guess one of the many chapters that has really opened my eyes is the attitude of remaining committed.

For example, when I think that my day's activity wasn't very important, I'm reminded that it is to Janice. She cares about what I did. I am entrusted with her hopes and dreams - she shares them with me. We dream and live it, together. We pull each other threw the junk.

Ok, I'm getting girly here, so I'm going to stop.

Guys, it's a good book. But whether you read this one or not, I hope you would find a book to read together. Read, talk, spend time together.