5 Disciplines of a Growing Marriage: : Falling in Love Again - Paperback

by Judith S. Hylton (Author), Raymond Hylton Sr (Author)

Most books about spiritual disciplines focus on your relationship with God. But what about your relationship with your spouse? In the style of a fable, this book journeys with a fictionalized couple as they work through their issues and demonstrate five key disciplines that can help you develop a spiritually dynamic relationship:

• Prayer This life-sustaining discipline may seem awkward at first, but it's critical if your marriage is to weather life's storms.
• Worship This communal discipline will help you tear down idols of the heart and remember who sits on the throne.
• Simplicity This underrated discipline encourages you to value having less and focus on what's essential; eliminating distractions will strengthen your commitment to your marriage.
• Study This transformative discipline will help you dive into the timelessness of God's word-the blueprint for living a godly life and keeping your marriage on track.
• Perseverance This discipline will help couples run the race with patience, remembering that loving one another and following Christ fly in the face of inborn selfishness.

The sweet reward of an enduring marriage is worth the work. Internalize these five disciplines, put them into action, and get ready for the inevitable blessings that will come your way!

Author Biography

In pastoral ministry for thirty-five years, Raymond Hylton graduated from Duke Divinity School and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. He has served as the lead pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Evanston, Illinois, since 2009.

Judith Hylton, Raymond's wife, graduated from Kent State University and Geneva College. She has spent fifteen years as a marriage therapist and currently has a practice in Winnetka, Illinois.