Simply brilliant

From time to time, you read a book which has a profound impact on your life.  I read a lot of books, many of which are read, put away and largely forgotten.  Recently, I've been reading 'When Sinners Say "I Do"' by Dave Harvey.  I finished it the other night on the plane back from Auckland.  Put succinctly, this book is simply brilliant.

Aside from its cover (which is a bit cheesy for my liking), I found that from start to finish this book warmed my heart, helped my life and marriage, and has given me plenty to think over, repent of and change in the future.  Best of all, it is so Jesus-centred and so gospel-centred.

Throughout, profound thoughts are simply written, making it accessible for all.  From start to finish, it is Biblically-based and driven by a gospel-shaped worldview.  I've read a number of books on marriage, and so many seem to take snippets of the Bible and apply them, whereas this is saturated in the Good Book.  It's honest - chapter two is titled "Waking up with the worst of sinners" & deals with sin in one's own life.  At times, it's surprisingly open and honest - it deals with sin, mercy, judgement, forgiveness, grace and applies all of it constructively to marriage.  It's not sex-focused, but neither does it avoid the topic.  And as for the last chapter, it wasn't at all what I was expecting (to avoid spoiling it for you, I'm not saying what the last chapter's topic is!).  


It's the kind of book I need to re-read regularly and apply daily.  I intend to do both.  Yes, it is specifically about marriage and for that reason, I think it is most helpful for those who are married.  I suspect this will be one of my "standard" wedding presents to go alongside the toasters & saucepans that are normally given.  If you have read it, I'd love to hear your thoughts on it.  If you haven't, buy it, read it, apply it...and let me know what you think!


For those in NZ, you can get it at TSCF's Catalyst books here.
For those elsewhere in the world, you can buy one copy or more from 10ofthose.com here.