I find it really hard to write a review for this book and it took me a while to finally get to it. I think that this book contains some great advice and I liked that this book was meant for both husbands and wives. Another thing that I really liked was that it used a lot of Scripture to back up its claims and it did so in a convincing manner without taking verses out of context and twisting them to the author's liking. The author also has a very clear and accessible style of writing.

However, what was missing in my opinion might be a little bit of warmth or maybe grace - this book presents a simple formula that may not be that simple in real life. It was also very heavy on submission, which is important in marriage, but I felt like it was maybe stressed a little too much.

Now, I am not married yet and just preparing for marriage and there were other books that just seemed more helpful to me. I think that if you're in a different situation, this straight-forward, no-nonsense book might be exactly what you need. It's not unlikely that I will come back to this book once I'm married and see it in a different light, but for now, that is all I can say.

If you're looking for a clear and honest Biblical resource, I encourage you to have a look at this book to see if this might be for you.

Disclaimer: I received a review copy via Netgalley in exchange for an honest opinion.

I thought the book had great content, and subject matter, but I sort of got bored in the middle of the book. I actually liked the religious aspect or view that the writer had shared. It was a hard read to pick back up and finish.

At its best, marriage can bring joy and blessings of which are rarely found in this life, but at its worst, marriage can inflict pain and conflict. This is often because husbands and wives don’t fully understand their roles and the responsibilities that go along with their roles. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we had access to instructional guidance to show us how to have the wonderful marriage that we’d hoped for? Here’s the thing: we DO have access to these instructions! As the Creator of marriage, God is the ultimate authority on marriage, and He has placed in His Word the recipe that shows husbands and wives how to experience the marital blessings that are available to every couple. In this book, Pastor Scott teaches about the instructions included in the Bible. He explains concepts like Scripture’s commands for husbands and wives, Godly love and how to show it, submission and headship, Biblical intimacy, and how to build your marriage on an indestructible foundation, among other things.

One of the things that I particularly enjoyed about this book is that everything was explained simply and in a straight forward manner. Pastor Scott makes it clear how incredibly vital following God’s instructions for marriage is to having a healthy, godly relationship, one that would prove to be a good example for your children and others around you. Not only is God not silent about His expectations for this sacred bond, but as the Creator of marriage, He is the ultimate authority on the matter and the only One who has the authority to define what marriage is and set guidelines for it. Nobody else even has the authority to modify the definition or standards of marriage. I truly believe that this would make a wonderful addition to every couple’s literary arsenal and has the potential to strengthen any relationship. It would probably be an excellent idea for a couple who is contemplating marriage to read. It would make an excellent engagement gift or part of the wedding present. It just has so much valuable insight. I think this is something that I’ll be rereading multiple times.

Marriage God’s Way is a great Biblically sound guide to living up to your potential in marriage, I found it easy to follow and appreciated the author’s directness and thorough scriptural references. Whether you’re getting ready to get married, are already happily married, or are married but struggling I recommend this book. Husbands and wives can both gain a lot from reading this and even more so, I’d imagine, if fortunate enough to read it together.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the review copy and opportunity.

Beautifully written and a helpful -- this is something nice to have for every married couple. Reading together will help bring you closer and start conversations too.

I am having a hard time reviewing this book. The writing was fine. I struggled with the content and what I perceived as a condescending tone from the author toward women. I think the book is definitely written for men. And most of the endorsements and reviews are from men.

I liked the lay out and the use of scripture, the topics covered are relevant and fresh. I feel this is geared towards a man more than a wife but still gives good advice.