Another Word on Marriage: Generation Next Marriage

Tricia Goyer has delivered well in her new book, Generation NeXt Marriage: The Couple's Guide to Keeping It Together. Reading this books feels like sitting down with Tricia while sharing a hot cup of coffee with a dear friend. She passionately looks at the state of marriage in our culture and challenges us to do it differently.

Goyer shares not only her thoughts on what it takes to keep a marriage working, but also statistics facing our generation as well as opinions of others, especially those from Generation X. Page after page, I was encouraged and comforted to know that I am not alone and that much of my marital experience is universally shared with my peers, which stems from the response of our own parents to the culture they were deeply influenced by.

Tricia gives plenty of opportunity to laugh and chuckle at the lessons we're learning, too, like this one about dating...

And yes, John tromped through the mall with me for hours at a time and wore the new clothes I picked out for him. After all, he was just like one of those birds that display its brightly colored feathers, strutting its stuff, as part of its mating ritual. John was on his best behavior.

As Madonna sang, "It's all brand new...I'm crazy for you." But often times we discover that the things that make us crazy-in-love are the very things that make us insane during marriage. Can anyone give me an amen?

The format of this book is unique. Divided into 19 different chapters, Goyer lightly considers theoretical aspects of culture and relationships combined with the practical application of how to communicate better and resolve conflict. What stands apart is how each chapter is packed with quotations from others, so that it feels like you're part of a bigger group considering the dynamics of marriage. There is also a discussion guide at the end of the book that points to specific Scriptures to study further as well as questions.

If you're marriage is in need of a energy boost, or if you are looking for a small group discussion guide on marriage, this is a worthwhile read. Tricia has put together a relevant and worthwhile resource that should become required reading for everyone belonging to Generation X.

For more information about Tricia, visit her website: http://triciagoyer.com/

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