- Hardcover: 224 pages
- Publisher: Bethany House (Oct 1 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0764207032
- ISBN-13: 978-0764207037
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15 x 2.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 476 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #308,639 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The Love Dare challenged individuals to love their spouse more. Closer shows wives and husbands how to grow and love together. Introduced with Scripture verses and engaging stories, these 52 devotionals will inspire couples to draw closer through faith conversations--those quiet talks so vital for emotional and spiritual intimacy in a marriage. Guided, practical action steps round out each reading.
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Over the past thirty years we have tried almost every marriage devotional, and to be perfectly honest, we have usually failed at having the discipline to continue. The busyness of life or the feelings of guilt because we missed so many days often caused us to silently ignore what we knew was important. Then we came up with the idea to meet once a week and just talk. This book is an outgrowth of our desire to grow closer as a couple. And now we challenge you and your spouse to do what it takes to connect spiritually and emotionally. Start small and invest thirty minutes a week together, being inspired and communicating with the help of these devotionals. If you miss a week, don't quit--just pick up where you left off. This is not about a legalistic time. It's about making practical spiritual growth and connection a priority. Take the challenge! --Jim and Cathy Burns
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
This book will draw you Closer!,
By Christina Banks "Stina Rose" (Deep River, ON Canada) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Closer: Devotions to Draw Couples Together (Hardcover)
I am always looking for good devotional books, especially for married couples. I like a devotional with depth and interaction, and I found both of those things in Closer. This book contains 52 devotionals - spreading across a large range of topics. What I liked most about it were the little assignments at the end of the chapters. They look like great ways to get couples working together and drawing closer to God and each other.My husband and I are currently working through a book but once that is finished, I am going to suggest that we go through Closer together. This book would be a great resource for any married couple. It would also make a great wedding gift. (I received a copy of this book for the purpose of review.)
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Fab Resource for Christian Couples,
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This review is from: Closer: Devotions to Draw Couples Together (Hardcover)
Back when I was in Bible College, I read a number of Jim Burns' books while studying Youth Ministry, and loved them. I am so thrilled that he and his wife have written a devotional book for couples. As I read through this book to prepare for completing this review, I was so impressed with what I read.The Burns' cover many different topics that a couple will go through during their marriage. Topics covered in this book include: **Finances **Making Your Marriage a Priority **Being a example of a great marriage to your kids **Serving One Another **and many more Since we all have busy lives and its sometimes almost impossible to make time for our marriages, this book is perfect. Its designed so that you only need to take 30 minutes a week to go through each devotional. Or if you want, you could do one daily. I love this because I know that using the book on a weekly basis means that my husband and I have a definite weekly time to connect on a spiritual basis and learn not only from the Scriptures but also from one another. This would be the perfect Christmas gift for the newlyweds in or life. In fact, I have a sister getting married in the summer and this is going to be under the tree for her this year:) Also would be perfect for newly engaged couples too. A wonderful wedding or wedding shower gift as well.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Re-connect with your spouse on multiples levels,
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This review is from: Closer: Devotions to Draw Couples Together (Hardcover)
In the midst of busyness, dealing with life in general and raising your kids, sometimes you might find difficult to connect with your spouse. Well, help is there for any couples who want to draw closer to each other. Closer - Devotions to Draw Couples Together has been written to challenge spouses to do what needs to be done to be closer spiritually and emotionally.This book contains 52 devotions - one per week - but is not restricted to a specific schedule. If you miss a week, don't worry about it, just continue the book where we left it the last time you had some time together. Each devotions start with a scripture and a little text that you could read together. Then the conversation can start. After having read the devotion, you will have some faith conversations between your spouse and you. These conversations are guided by strategic questions that the authors have thought of while writing the devotion. Once your conversation is finished, you are not done just yet... The authors have also included some exercises to do with your spouse. Called A Step Closer, these exercises will help you to deepen your relationship. I was impressed to see a story about a Canadian in one of the chapters. I find it rare that American authors would include stories of Canadians in their book. So imagine my surprise to see a little tidbit about Terry Fox in the devotion titled Attitude is Everything. As I write this, my husband and I are already in the midst of a couple book right now but this devotion is something I am planning to do with him in a near future. In conclusion, whether you have been married for 25 years or if you are newlyweds, this book is a must in your personal library. This review was made possible because I receive a copy of CLOSER from Bethany House.
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