A Lifelong Love

A good marriage isn’t something found; it’s something made. In this revised and updated edition of the bestselling book A Lifelong Love, author Gary Thomas shares that when couples pursue spiritual purpose and worship it builds lasting intimacy and friendship between them. In A Lifelong Love, Thomas takes couples on three essential journeys leading to a strong marriage: ·The journey toward each other ·The journey toward God ·The journey toward loveWhether readers are feeling discouraged about their marriage or simply want to infuse their relationship with greater spiritual and relational passion, A Lifelong Love offers the guidance they need to embrace the eternal intentions that God has for them.

1. Opening Credits
2. Dedication
3. Acknowledgments
4. Introduction: It's What You Do with It
5. Part 1: The Magnificent Obsession | Chapter 1: Worshipping Our Way to Happiness
6. Chapter 2: Passion Sustained Through Purpose
7. Chapter 3: Making the Last Things the First Thing Today
8. Chapter 4: The Glory of Spiritual Dependence
9. Chapter 5: A Monk's Marriage
10. Chapter 6: A Marriage Worthy of Our Calling
11. Part 2: Growing Together | Chapter 7: Supernatural Science
12. Chapter 8: Pushing Past the Power Shifts
13. Chapter 9: Naked and Unashamed
14. Chapter 10: Blessed to Bless
15. Part 3: The Journey Toward Love | Chapter 11: Our Greatest Need
16. Chapter 12: Absolute Benevolence
17. Chapter 13: Love Most Famous
18. Chapter 14: Delightful Desire
19. Chapter 15: Living Is Giving
20. Epilogue
21. Appendix: God Hates Domestic Violence
22. Closing Credits