Stephanie Broersma

As I write this review I have tears streaming down my face. I have someone very close that is struggling in their marriage right now. I know the pain they are facing and it is hard to see them hurt. The three key ingredients in a marriage is communication, trust and God. This book is geared toward women, but I think it could be a useful tool for couples. I appreciated the honesty in the book and the stories that were shared. The knowledge of betrayal in a marriage is devastating. Is there anyway to forgive a person who has cheated on you? The answer is yes. It will take work and faith but it can be done.

Anger is an ugly thing and it causes people to act out, say hurtful things and close themselves off. If you don't work on your anger, the enemy now has a foot inside your mind.. Be careful what actions you do in anger and allow God to heal you. Our pride can get in the way when we are hurt, but if we can strip our pride away, we can begin to heal. Marriage is never easy and it takes two people working as one to make it work. The world is full of temptation and if we aren't strong enough, it slowly seeps into our lives. I found the book to be very helpful and full of examples that encourage us to have a healthy marriage.

The book is designed for thirty days but I think it should be done slowly over time. There may be a chapter that you want to focus on for several weeks. Take you time, allow God to show you where your struggles are and focus on yourself. We can't change our spouse. The only one who can change someone is God. If forgiveness is an issue then find scriptures that help you soften your heart. I liked that the author suggested counseling from a pastor who can help couples in their struggles. It is time to take back what the enemy wants to destroy.

I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.… (más)

What a powerful and moving book this one is. It delves deep into the gritty and painful realities of what pornography and extramarital affairs cause to the other party. Stephanie Broersma holds nothing back when talking about the pain and anguish she felt when she discovered her husband was addicted to pornography and had engaged in multiple affairs. Yet rather than letting Satan destroy her marriage, she and her husband were able to reclaim their marriage and come out on the other side stronger.

The background information provided at the start of the book provides the foundation for the thirty days of readings, exercises, prayers, and thoughts that follow. I feel this book would be excellent for anyone walking through the pain of infidelity, trying to take proactive action to avoid infidelity or wanting to support someone who is walking through the pain and devastation.

While I have not experienced this in my own marriage, my mother experienced this, and the repercussions were devastating. My parents’ marriage did not survive. It broke my heart to see their marriage break up after 23 years of marriage. So check out this book for yourself.… (más)