MARRIAGE IS A GREAT TASK! THIS BOOK EXPLAINS HOW TO GO ABOUT IT!Marriage is an institution with pleasant and unpleasant experiences. To some, marriage is heaven on earth, while to several others, it is a similitude of hell. While writing to the Ephesians on marriage, Apostle Paul made the following comment: "This is a great mystery." (Ephesians 5:23a). Marriage is indeed a great mystery with unimaginable challenges. This book titled "Essentials of Happy Marriage" captures virtually all the experiences of marriage, including the challenges.
The word love is very prominent while talking about marriage, albeit erotic rather than agape love. The author began this book by elaborately explaining the word love and its applications in marriage. Quoting him, "It appears that everyone knows that love is good, especially if they are at the receiving end. While the other two types of love - Eros and Philia originate from the mind, i.e. a feeling, Agape originates from the will." "You know love in marriage by the type of sacrifice the husband or/and wife make."
The author has also addressed the issues of challenges and conflicts in marriage so brilliantly. I was caught by the following statements among others: "Life is full of challenges. Challenges are a normal part of life. We should realize first of all that challenges are different from problems. Challenges are inevitable but problems are avoidable." The author, Bro. Tope Ajayi has carefully addressed the highlighted challenges common to marriage and how to overcome them.
Many problems in marriage are self-made and self-inflicted. Conflicts are obvious problems. The author has catalogued conflicts and their causes, which he opined are not exhaustive. Expectedly, he has proffered cautions and solutions to them. God instituted marriage for joy and not for sorrow.
This book, which x-rays matrimonial homes, the beauty of marriage as well as the challenges and problems, is well packaged. Without doubt, the author is well versed on issues of marriage. As you read the book, you will enjoy his excellent diction, language and presentation. The arrangement of the work in short paragraphs also encourages continuous reading without boredom. In addition, the content is very appealing and interesting.
This highly informative book is highly recommended to all married people, young ones approaching marriage, pastors and marriage counselors.
Ven. Prof Akin Laseinde
Chaplain Emeritus,
Chapel of Faith, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
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"Essential" is defined as something that is basic, extremely important and necessary to achieve a desired purpose. That is what this book is about - basic, important and necessary things to know and do or avoid in order to have a happy and life-long marriage. The book is a product of a rich experience of almost four decades of happy married life and of diligent study and teaching on marital issues. The book dissects love in marriage from a pragmatic view point, bringing it down from theoretical discourse to practical application, and objectively examines practical, real life issues in marriage, concerning challenges and conflicts, and how to overcome and resolve them. You will also find a generous dose of spicy quotes that serve to amuse, educate and inspire the reader as well as underpin the topic of discourse." This book, which x-rays matrimonial homes, the beauty of marriage as well as the challenges and problems, is well packaged. Without doubt, the author is well versed on issues of marriage. As you read the book, you will enjoy his excellent diction, language and presentation. The arrangement of the work in short paragraphs also encourages continuous reading without boredom. In addition, the content is very appealing and interesting." Ven. Prof. Akin Laseinde (Nigeria)You can scroll up and click the buy button
