THE LOVE & RESPECT EXPERIENCE

I would like to congratulate Dr. Eggerichs for creating a ‘simple’, low-key approach to a couples’ devotional. The thing that I found in The love & Respect Experience was that it wasn't just activities to complete together, lengthy study questions, or the presence of any ‘bare my soul’ conversation starters. While it is true that I am not married, I am engaged and have done many different things with my fiance. They all seem to be 'do this' or 'do that' things that are just what I call BUSY WORK!!

The beauty of The Love & Respect devotional for couples is its simplicity: it's simply one devotional per week. That’s it. One. A scripture passage opens each devotional, a short prayer closes each, along with a simple action step advising how to incorporate weekly topics into marital life.

The Love and Respect Experience is a thinking man’s devotional. Devotionals are short (most are 2 ½ pages), relevant, and contemplative. It is clear that thoughtful consideration went into selecting the weekly topics. Each devotional is intended to provide insight into how to work through common marital stressors; help each partner identify the ‘stuff’ we bring to the table in our marriage; highlight ways in which men and women behave and/or think differently; and emphasize an appreciation for the differences between genders and spouses.

One an aesthetic note, the book’s binding is visually appealing. Dual-tones of suede and leather offer a warm invitation to pick it up and settle in. Don’t worry if you haven’t read Dr. Eggerichs previous work, Love and Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs. This devotional includes an appendix to clarify terms and concepts discussed in the earlier work. For those wishing to dig deeper, study questions are provided at the end of the book, as well as resources for marriages experiencing strain or need of assistance from a professional.

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