Product Description

Have you been praying for a mate? Are you newly engaged? Have you recently embarked upon the journey of marriage with the love of your life?

Marriage is a wonderful thing and it is without question a part of God's plan for many. So what is this thing called marriage, and what are some of the foundational things you need to know as you anticipate growing old with your mate?

In Seven Reasons Why God Created Marriage, Pastor James Ford, a seasoned marriage counselor, walks readers through the Bible and shows them seven purposes for which God created marriage. This exploration will reveal timeless truths upon which readers—whether engaged or newly married—can build a solid foundation and strengthen the pillars of their marriage, reaping the benefits God intended along the way.

About the Author

JAMES FORD, JR. (Moody Bible Institute, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) has been the Senior Pastor at Christ Bible Church (formerly South Shore Baptist Church), located on the south side of Chicago, Illinois, since 1982. He serves on several boards, including the Alumni Board of Moody Bible Institute, is President of Impact Ministries, and provides the messages for Impact Ministries’ radio broadcast, Treasured Truth for Troubling Times. Pastor Ford is a contributor to the book Heart for the City and is the author of When A Man Loves A Woman and Seven Reasons Why God Created Marriage. He and his wife, Leslie, have three children and six grandchildren, and live in Chicago, Illinois.