ave your wedding plans crowded out the spiritual significance of your marital union? God created marriage as a picture that demonstrates his love and character—both to you and to those around you. Using daily devotional readings, reflection questions, and practical action points, Mike McKinley prepares your heart for the wonderful, sanctifying calling to love another person in a way that echoes God’s love for his people.

In the 31-Day Devotionals for Life series, biblical counselors and Bible teachers guide you through Scripture passages that speak to specific situations or struggles, helping you to apply God’s Word to your life in practical ways day after day.

About the Author

Mike McKinley (MDiv, Westminster Theological Seminary) is the pastor of Sterling Park Baptist Church in Sterling, Virginia, and adjunct professor of biblical studies at Patrick Henry College.

Endorsements

“Will recall, reinforce, refresh, and expand on relevant truths in an especially interesting and unique way.”

—Wayne Mack, Best-Selling Author, Preparing for Marriage God’s Way; Director, Association of Certified Biblical Counselors—Africa

“The perfect premarital gift to offer to a newly engaged couple to help them to direct their gaze to what really makes marriage work: the gospel of Jesus Christ.”

—Jonathan D. Holmes, Pastor of Counseling, Parkside Church, Chagrin Falls, Ohio; Author, Counsel for Couples

“Argues that the key to marital success is to put the Lord first and to look to him, not marriage, to provide ultimate fulfillment.”

—Jim Newheiser, Director of the Christian Counseling Program and Associate Professor of Practical Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary

“Provides biblical clarity concerning what marriage is and what husbands and wives are called by God to be and to do.”

—Nick Roark, Pastor, Franconia Baptist Church, Alexandria, Virginia; Coauthor, Biblical Theology