The Mystery of Marriage : Meditations on the Miracle

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Summary: This book is a "Ten"
Review: "The Mystery of Marriage" proved to be a great book, shallow in the least. With spirituality in mind, it offers much insight into relationships, past and present. I would recommend it to anyone seeking an understanding of what risks vs. rewards are involved in real spiritual bonding between two people, self, and God. If you have ever contemplated the mysteries of marriage, this book is for you. Grant Johnson

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Summary: SUPERIOR ... SUPERIOR .. SUPERIOR .... SUPERIOR ....
Review: As a marriage and family therapist, I have personally recommended this book to scores of people whether already married or considering it -- even if into an intimate partnership.... the principles apply. Why is this going on? What is happening? Is this normal? This superior book answers a multitude of questions that most people do not even know enough to ask. They just know they are feeling pain, or confusion, or questions. A beautifully written, easy to read, right to the heart of it book for everyone who may even consider falling in love one day.Buy it. Read it. You will be so glad you did.Then pass it on to a friend. Ask that friend to pass it on. Everyone who has ever considered love or marriage will be transformed -- their minds renewed -- through the reading of The Mystery of Marriage by Mason.You will never view intimacy nor marriage with the same eyes again.

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Summary: Completely revolutionized everything I thought I understood.
Review: I came across this book in the mid/late 80's. I skimmed through the Preface and was so completely overwhelemed by the profundity in the preface alone that I immediately bought the book. I loaned this book out so many times that it finally didn't come back. By then it was out of print. How great was my rejoicing ;-) when I ran across the new edition a few years ago. I immediately bought several copies. You should too. Mason is one of the few people I would like to meet and personally thank for the impact on my life. (My wife is even more grateful!)

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Summary: A prenuptial must!
Review: If only each and every man and women considering marriage would sit and read this aloud to one another. And that they might review it again and again throughout their courtship, and God willing, their life together!

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Summary: I'm hard to please, but THIS is an OUTSTANDING book.
Review: If you are married, want to be or plan to be, read this one. It provides remarkable insights and great encouragement

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Summary: Sacred yet humble approach!
Review: It's no wonder that Dr. J I Packer praised so highly his former student (Mason) at Regent College. Thus, Mason has achieved a rare goal as a newly married young author! He excelled his teacher on this subject! As a Marriage and Family Counselor I 've been giving out this book to engaged couples as thier wedding gift. Also I gave those who improved their relationships thru counseling sessions this book as a token of appreciation. Compact yet deep! It makes you humble before the loving father and Creator. If every medical doctor and pastor approaches the client or parishioner with such an awe and humble attitude, the church will be renewed by those humble leaders with God's abundant blessings. This book makes you seek more earnestly God's grace in our helpless predicament of married life!

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Summary: Sacred yet humble approach!
Review: It's no wonder that Dr. J I Packer praised so highly his former student (Mason) at Regent College. Thus, Mason has achieved a rare goal as a newly married young author! He excelled his teacher on this subject! As a Marriage and Family Counselor I 've been giving out this book to engaged couples as thier wedding gift. Also I gave those who improved their relationships thru counseling sessions this book as a token of appreciation. Compact yet deep! It makes you humble before the loving father and Creator. If every medical doctor and pastor approaches the client or parishioner with such an awe and humble attitude, the church will be renewed by those humble leaders with God's abundant blessings. This book makes you seek more earnestly God's grace in our helpless predicament of married life!

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Summary: Compares the marriage relationship to God/man intimacy.
Review: Mason compares the change in self-privacy lost to marriage and how we become totally vulnerable in the deepest of human relationships, with the depth of intimacy that God desires in His relationship with every person. A freeing yet self-sacrificing committment exemplified on a human plane that is similar to the one given to God when we trust Him with our lives

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Summary: Marriage is a Miracle
Review: Mike Mason has written a gem, here, and I would highly recommend it to both husband and wife. Husbands, remember that you are reading from another man who is "honest" about what it is to be a man, and if you disagree, you need to pray about it. He takes the position that a man and woman are united together before God, and that there are many areas which the Holy Spirit needs to work on in us collectively, if we are going to show forth the glory of the Lord to a fallen society and world. It is highly recommended. For both husband and wife.

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Summary: Marriage is a Miracle
Review: Mike Mason has written a gem, here, and I would highly recommend it to both husband and wife. Husbands, remember that you are reading from another man who is "honest" about what it is to be a man, and if you disagree, you need to pray about it. He takes the position that a man and woman are united together before God, and that there are many areas which the Holy Spirit needs to work on in us collectively, if we are going to show forth the glory of the Lord to a fallen society and world. It is highly recommended. For both husband and wife.