Every marriage is a model and a message. Marriage is designed to say something, become something, and initiate something beyond where we are today and touching and shaping a future we will not experience. Marriage is about today and tomorrow. Marriage is intended to be a living, dynamic expression of the person and work of Jesus Christ (Eph. 5:22-33). It is intended to be an inviting model of what the power and love of Christ can do in transforming our lives and serving as a portrait and hope and encouragement. Marriage is the foundation and the cornerstone, for the family and future generations. In short, marriage is a mission. Marriage is the sacred conduit by and through which the image of God is passed on from one generation to the next. This implies at least two things. One, we have to be intentional in honoring God in our marriage and in how we raise our children. Second, this can be no causal pursuit.

Author Crawford W. Lorittis and his wife show thru scripture and their own experience how marriage can be missional. This goes without saying, however, that husband and wife must be on the same page or have the same goal to honor God in their marriage. In honoring God in their marriage, their children will be a byproduct of that intention. This does that not mean if we do everything right, that our children will follow God but we as parents have given our children an opportunity to know God and own their own faith. It is owning their own faith, that they to will pass on to the next generation of a missional marriage.

There must vulnerability and transparency in our marriage to be a safe place for us to grow in the Lord. Without it, we live in fear, hostility, isolation which is not from God. I like to think that our marriage displays the fruit of the spirit - love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control. It is in the fruit of the spirit where trust can take root and grow. God uses marriage to expose our weaknesses and to be transformed by humility and dependence.


The text gives a history of the authors own stories and how their marriage became a ministry. The struggles they faced and the needs of their spouses. The pitfalls we can fall into in our marriage but also the victory we can have in spite of our poor choices.

Such a great example of what a Godly marriage looks like, how we can practice humility and leave a legacy for future generations.

Highly recommend.

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4 thoughtful stars

A wonderful reminder of the work that continuously needs to be done in marriage to stay strong as a couple.

I voluntarily read an advanced copy.

Dr. and Mrs. Loritts lay down foundational facets of a godly marriage: setting up it's biblical basis, making us aware of pitfalls, avoiding behavior that make us drift apart, as well as providing biblical and personal examples. For both newlyweds and those married long-term, "Your Marriage Today... and Tomorrow" is both primer and reference. A great resource to have on your shelf.

Crawford Loritts and Karen Loritts wrote a great book about marriage. Marriage was something that was created by God. We are supposed to see it as a lifelong commitment. It is supposed to be forever. We live in a world that is governed by selfishness and self-seeking fulfillment; it is refreshing to read a book that is honest. It is honest in stating that marriage is about selflessness and laying down your life for your spouse. Like the authors have stated we shouldn't be influenced by the culture, but we should hold steadfast to the word of God. This book is not to be missed. Thank you Netgalley.