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    Cherish: The One Word That Changes Everything for Your Marriage
    Cherish: The One Word That Changes Everything for Your Marriage
    Cherish: The One Word That Changes Everything for Your Marriage
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    Cherish: The One Word That Changes Everything for Your Marriage

    Written by Gary Thomas

    Narrated by Gary L. Thomas

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    Gary Thomas, pastor and bestselling author of Sacred Marriage, believes that one simple word can bring hope, light, and life into any marriage: Cherish.

    Most marriages survive by gritting teeth and holding on. But what if surviving marriage wasn't the goal? What if we aimed to thrive instead? In Cherish, Thomas teaches us that although there are a countless number of marriages consisting of two people just going through the motions, there are real ways this pattern can be reversed: when husbands and wives learn to cherish one another in their everyday actions and words. 

    The way we treat something acknowledges whether we cherish it or hold it with indifference or contempt. To truly cherish something is to go out of our way to show it off, protect it, and honor it. We want others to see and recognize and affirm the value that we see. Thomas reminds us that in a world desperate for marriage redemption, the act of cherishing is needed now more than ever. 

    Cherishing your spouse will elevate your marriage relationally, emotionally, spiritually, and even physically. You will set different goals for your relationship, and you'll see your marriage with fresh eyes. Through personal stories, real-world examples, and timeless biblical truths, Thomas shares the tools you need to turn your marriage around, including:

    • Using your mind to change your heart
    • Sacrificing for your spouse
    • Praying with intentionality
    • Prioritizing your life partner

    Through the biblical act of cherishing, we can empower our spouses to become who they are called by God to be, and in the process to become more of who we are called to be, creating a marriage that feels more precious, more connected, and more satisfying. If you're ready to revolutionize your relationship, it's time to learn how to truly Cherish it.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherZondervan
    Release dateJan 10, 2017
    ISBN9780310350156
    Author

    Gary Thomas

    Gary Thomas's writing and speaking draw people closer to Christ and closer to others. He is the author of twenty books that together have sold more than two million copies and have been translated into more than a dozen languages. These books include Sacred Marriage, Cherish, Married Sex, and the Gold Medallion-award winning Authentic Faith. Gary holds a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Western Washington University, a master's degree in systematic theology from Regent College (Vancouver, BC), and an honorary doctor of divinity degree from Western Seminary (Portland, OR). He serves as a teaching pastor at Cherry Hills Community Church in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

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    • 5/5
      Don’t usually give reviews but this was such an awesome book. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Great book, will use these principles in my marriage counseling at church for sure.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      This book should be read by every Christian couple. Such a great read!

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    • 5/5
      Excellent book - a must read for any Christian couple - should be read by anyone!!

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    • 5/5
      Incredible book; I've been through a couple of times. My history has meant I'm naturally inclined to be selfish, and more as I read and seek God's call in my life to cherish, I find myself humbled at the grace expressed in Christ - that God loved me so much He sent His son. I'm not perfect, and cherishing my spouse takes a daily, intentional effort. But through God's grace, the work of His Holy Spirit in us, it's easier daily to cherish my victory.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      The beauty of cherish has been lost but here it is exemplified in a way that inspires me to be my best. The truths as told in this book changed my outlook and brought me out of contempt towards my husband. It’s an answer to prayer.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Excellent book! So many gems to keep in mind for the marriage journey. A loving, joyful, life changing marriage is possible if we cherish each other. It’s so refreshing to know this. Makes me so excited for my own marriage!

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Excellent biblical based guide to improve your relationship with your wife n the people around you

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    • 5/5
      This is a much needed topic for our culture today, thank you Gary for this wonderful book!
    • 5/5
      My husband and I (from India) heard this audio book together. There are a few things which you’d already know though these are good refreshers and then there are few things you realise are so simple and obvious yet we’ve been neglecting doing them in our marriage. Few things that will always stay with me -
      “your marriage won’t work if you stop working at it”
      “being intentional is so important in any marriage”
      “You can always rewire your brain on how you choose to respond your spouse”
      Bible backed insights and practical advice! Definitely recommend to all.
    • 5/5
      Gary Thomas is a great author and really shows us Jesus’ Love for us by explaining in detail how we are loved by God and how we are supposed to love our spouses as He does us everyday …. Thank you
    • 3/5
      Some good advice but if I hear the words “cherishing cherish” one more time…….I will say there is a bit more of picking on women than men feeling in this book. Not total equality