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  1. Michelle
    Elizabeth City, NC
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    It's a great tool for couples.
    December 5, 2013
    Michelle
    Elizabeth City, NC
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for Closer: 52 Devotions to Draw Couples Together.
    Time must be devoted in every relationship and even though schedules may be different this book is a wonderful way for couples to slow down and show they're willing to put aside the time necessary- even if it's weekly! It's a wonderful book.
  2. Jonathan
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    February 13, 2010
    Jonathan
    This review was written for .
    Jim and Cathy Burns put together an excellent weekly devotional for couples. Their format is very helpful (scripture, personal thought, faith conversations and a step closer). Not only the format, but the topics they discuss are very timely and helpful (trust, attitude, forgiveness, etc.). This is an excellent book for any couple no matter how long they have been together. One of my favorite chapters is titled "The Happiness Effect." I really like the reminded that our circumstances do not dictate our happiness, but our happiness comes from within. This book is full of these kind of helpful reminders and it is well worth the reading.
  3. Michelle Smith
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    January 29, 2010
    Michelle Smith
    This review was written for .
    The Burns' concept for this new devotional is to simply have each couple invest 30 minutes per week reading a short devotional and then talk together, spurred on by the topic of that short chapter.Each 2-4 page chapter's devotion is introduced by a short Scripture quote. "Faith Conversations" and "A Step Closer" assignments are two sections which complete each chapter and encourage conversation designed to build your marriage, with the "A Step Closer" sections involving practicing specific steps--usually writing assignments--to build your marriage (perhaps writing an apology to your spouse, writing your life goals or writing what you want others to say about your marriage).I found the short chapters highly readable, thought-provoking and often moving. Some of the discussion and writing assignments are more challenging than others. Occasionally a topic might even prove a little uncomfortable for one or both spouses. Yet since all marriages have strengths and weaknesses, the perceived most challenging discussions may in fact be the most helpful to your own marriage. Indeed, the strength of this devotional lies in its emphasis on communication.The intent of this devotional is obviously to strengthen a marriage, and with some time, patience and thoughtful discussion I believe this book could be a useful tool to accomplish this. My husband and I have read a number of these devotions together and have decided to continue to use this devotional together, committing to spending one evening per week together in hope of growing "Closer."This book was provided for review by Bethany Housee.
  4. janelleshillito@yahoo.com
    New Yrok
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    January 9, 2010
    janelleshillito@yahoo.com
    New Yrok
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    This review was written for .
    I had received a free copy of the book from Bethany House publishers to review. My husband and began working through this and found that it had some great discussion points at the end of every chapter. There are 52 chapters and each chapter is about 3 or 4 pages long. They are very easy to read and contains many thought provoking questions that make you think and dig deeper. I personally found that after starting the book with my husband, that it had me asking questions about myself and my husband that I wouldn't normally have asked and really enjoyed the time we had discussing the book together. I give this a 5 star rating. It doesn't matter if you have just gotten married, or if you have been married for years. This book will help you to know your spouse more and how to truly enjoy each other.
  5. karen
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    January 6, 2010
    karen
    This review was written for .
    My husband and I have tried other couples devotional books before but always found them to be kind of shallow. Usually you just read a page or so together and go on your merry way. What I really enjoyed about this book was the emphasis on communication. Although the chapters are very short, it asks good questions that help you really work on your relationship with each other and God. I liked the practical application too. The assignments are simple, helping you grow in your relationship step by step so it doesn't feel like another overwhelming item to add to our to do list. Although I did receive a free copy for reviewing purposes from Betheny House, my husband and I have started going through it together and are really enjoying it! (I read the whole thing alone for a more complete review)
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