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    The Sacred Search: What if it's Not About Who You Marry, but Why?

    Written by Gary Thomas

    Narrated by Dean Gallagher

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    What if being in love isn't a good enough reason to get married? What if dating isn't about finding "the one," but about serving the one who loves you most?

    Don't get married until you listen to this audio-book.

    In The Sacred Search, Gary Thomas challenges you to think beyond finding a "soul mate" and to look for a "sole mate" - someone who will walk with you on your spiritual journey. After all, if you don't know why to marry, you won't know who to marry. The Sacred Search casts a vision for building a relationship around a shared spiritual mission - and making a marriage with eternity at its heart.

    ©2013 David C. Cook (P)2013 Oasis Audio

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOasis Audio
    Release dateFeb 1, 2013
    ISBN9781621881902
    Author

    Gary Thomas

    Gary Thomas's writing and speaking draw people closer to Christ and closer to others. He is the author of twenty books that together have sold more than two million copies and have been translated into more than a dozen languages. These books include Sacred Marriage, Cherish, Married Sex, and the Gold Medallion-award winning Authentic Faith. Gary holds a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Western Washington University, a master's degree in systematic theology from Regent College (Vancouver, BC), and an honorary doctor of divinity degree from Western Seminary (Portland, OR). He serves as a teaching pastor at Cherry Hills Community Church in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

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    • 5/5
      All dating and engaged Christian couples need to make this book a MUST on there list! This is a brilliant book!
    • 5/5
      Amazing. Must read for all Christians. You won’t regret it!
    • 5/5
      Wow. This is book is inspiring and challenging in so many ways! Just finished it, but I plan to re-listen as it’s packed full of so many truths and gold nuggets! I’ll be recommending this book to all my friends.
    • 5/5
      This book brought so much guidance, clarity, and reasoning on the topic of choosing my soulmate. One of my all time favorites!
    • 4/5
      A very good book. The book teaches on why one should marry. And the fact that you don't have to choose the who to marry before you decide why you want to marry. It's a great book. And I would recommend it for all Christians who plans to have a godly and peaceful marriage
    • 5/5
      I thank God for giving the author such an insight to encourage young Christians who are seeking a godly life partner. This has really helped me to embrace the truth even more and channel my mind on the right things. God bless you
    • 5/5
      As a 23 year old woman, this book opened my eyes in a way I was not ready for.
    • 5/5
      Very insightful and detailed. I absolutely loved it and will recommend!
    • 5/5
      This book gives practical and Biblical tips on why and how to date that leads to a productive, fruitful, and God honoring marriage. Gary Thomas includes study guide questions that help to reflect on your beliefs and the points he makes. I highly recommend this book to anyone dating or engaged because it forces you to consider the tough but important questions.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      This book should be required reading for every single Christian youth, either before they date or before they marry at the latest!

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      I am not married at the time of writing this review but I see clearly that a huge part of the success of my marriage will be attributed to the book. Thank you for such a wonderful gift, Mr. Thomas!

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Awesome book. I highly recommend this to intending couples etc

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Very insightful book that guides us to think more deeply when preparing ourselves for marriage. Definitely will save a lot of heartache for a lifetime if every single reads this book. A must-read for those pursuing a fulfilling and mission-driven marriage life. It is not just about your own happiness, but also of your future kids, church, ministries and community.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Answer the WHY before the WHO. It’s easier to weed out the people that will come into our lives if we know WHY we are getting into a relationship.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Loved this book. It is useful to help evaluate dating relationships or potential dating relationships before marriage. I goes into the making of a healthy marriage.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Every Christian who is single is sure to benefit greatly from reading this book and those in a relationship from discussing the contents of this book over with their partner. This book offers Christ-centred wisdom and practical advice. I read this book and felt compelled to give a copy to my friends for Christmas, and those of them that have read it exclaim how helpful this book has been to them and continue to recommend it to others.

      2 people found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Very detailed, Christ-like advice that ministered greatly to me. Thanks! The timing was so right; and I've found the answers, assurance, and wholesome discussions that were very helpful in changing my mindset. God bless this author.

      2 people found this helpful

    • 4/5
      Do you wonder why your marriage isn't what you thought it would be? Are you single and cannot seem to find the "right one"? Are you in a relationship that doesn't seem to be going anywhere or has you confused? How about, you are sure this must be true love and want to take it to the "next step".If you fit into any of these scenarios, then this is the book for you. Even if you do not fit into these situations, and maybe just beginning to date, you STILL should read this book!In 'The Sacred Search', Gary Thomas touches upon what each individual needs to be observing and aware of in the dating process and with each's relationship with the opposite sex. Each individual needs to be aware of their own thoughts and attitudes and not only of those of the other companion involved.I doesn't matter which religious affiliation you have, nor does it matter if you really do not have one, this is still a book each needs to read and study. All of us wants happiness in a relationship. Within these pages are step-by-step direction in finding that fulfilling, long-term commitment. At the end of each chapter are discussion questions to consider.Gary discusses the difference between true love and infatuation, between healthy relationships and unhealthy ones along with the attitudes that accompany them. He discusses the reality of "Sole or Soul" mates. Gary points out how some of us get caught I certain scenarios which leads us to continue in unhealthy relationships with those with the same types of behaviors as in former relationships.I believe the points he makes in this book is the key to a truly happy, healthy, long-lasting marriage. Don't we all seek happiness? Many of us just do not know how or where to find it. We often become dependent on others to make us happy.This is a much needed, inspired book. These are directives and principles that can lead others to avoid the pain, rejection and devastation bad relationships can cause.I review this book giving it a strong Four Stars rating. Although it is an excellent source, it does get quite repetitive at times.This book was generously went for an honest book review of which I have given

      2 people found this helpful