Together for a Purpose: Love and Mission in Marriage and Ministry

There’s no perfect relationship. No matter how long one is married, he or she can always use helpful advice. Better yet, it’s wonderful when a couple seeks to grow closer together. That is the point, after all. With a plethora of books out there on love and marriage, few take the perspective of “He Says / She Says.” In Dr. Ross and Athena Dean Holtz’s new book Together for a Purpose: Love and Mission in Marriage and Ministry, they share from their experience, from the heart, in a personal, vulnerable “He Says / She Says” manner. Each has experiences that are valuable to others, and their grounded biblical perspective takes individuals and couples to the Source of all love–that being Jesus. It’s a helpful tool that’s sure to strengthen not only one’s marriage but also give purpose to a couple’s mission and ministry. But it’s not merely a tool; rather, it’s a weapon in a world which doesn’t always value the holy institution called marriage. It makes a perfect wedding gift but is also wonderful for small group discussions. Indeed, this book is a sword–because couples often find themselves having to battle against lies in a society that too frequently says staying married isn’t worth it. For couples committed to remaining strong–Yes, staying in love until death do they part!–this book, again, is both a wonderful tool and a weapon.