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Someone came between Lee and Leslie Strobel, threatening to shipwreck their marriage. No, it wasn't an old flame. It was Jesus Christ. Leslie's decision to become a follower of Jesus brought heated opposition from her skeptical husband. They began to experience conflict over a variety of issues, from finances to child-rearing. But over time, Leslie learned how to survive a spiritual mismatch. Today they're both Christians--and they want you to know that there is hope if you're a Christian married to a nonbeliever. In their intensely personal and practical book, they reveal: * Surprising insights into the thinking of non-Christian spouses * A dozen steps toward making the most of your mismatched marriage * Eight principles for reaching out to your partner with the gospel * Advice for raising your children in a spiritually mismatched home * How to pray for your spouse--plus a 30-day guide to get you started * What to do if you're both Christians but one lags behind spiritually * Advice for single Christians to avoid the pain of a mismatch
Contents
How Leslie and I Wrote This Book 9 Part 1:The Challenge of a Mismatched Marriage 1. Entering into the Mismatch 13 2. In Leslie's Words: A Story of Loneliness, Fear, Perseverance, Faith 29 3. In Lee's Words: A Story of Anger, Resentment, Conviction, Renewal 42 Part 2:Making the Most of Your Mismatched Marriage 4. The Players: God, Your Spouse, and a Mentor 59 5. Giving Your Spouse What God Gave You 82 6. The Chill, the Children, and the Most Challenging Question 101 Part 3:Your Marriage as a Mission Field 7. Before You Tell Your Spouse about God 121 8. What to Say When Words Are Hard to Find 140 9. The Power of a Praying Spouse 162 Part 4:Managing Other Mismatches 10. Avoiding the Dating Traps 185 11. When Christians Are Out of Sync 207 Conclusion: Into the Future of Your Mismatch 225 Notes 232 Appendix 1: Your 30-Day Prayer Adventure 241 Appendix 2: Application Guide 257 Appendix 3: Resource Guide 267 Appendix 4: A Letter to Your Spouse: Dear Friend ... 270
