This book will challenge, encourage, and motivate you. It will enhance your desire to serve God and your spouse in your marriage. Once you’ve completed this book, you and your spouse will be able to create an atmosphere in your home that puts you in the presence of God, allowing the Holy Spirit to work on you personally by pointing out how to take your marriage to a higher level.

While writing, we kept all couples in mind. Whether you are engaged, a newlywed, or a seasoned couple, we are certain you can grab hold to something that enhances your relationship. After reading and applying the principles in this book, we are confident each relationship will go to a higher level. We learned there is always room to grow, no matter the phase of life you are experiencing.

As you thumb through these pages, we ask you to be open to how you can contribute to take your marriage to a higher level. You will find our definitions of each word from the acronym. We tell stories of fictional characters inspired by our personal experiences and other couples we have come to know and love. Throughout the book we offer breakthrough strategies to help you overcome challenges in your marriage.

At the end of each chapter, you will have the opportunity to reflect on what you’ve read and even write answers to questions we have provided to help you with your time of reflection. We hope that the Marriage Life Application questions will cause you to engage in purpose-filled conversation with your lifemate. Our end goal is for you and your spouse to walk together in unity as you please one another and God through your marriage.

Christian Johnson

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