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Marriage is one of God’s greatest gifts. He instituted marriage not only for our blessing but also as a powerful reflection of Christ’s love for His church. Yet in a world stained by sin, happiness in marriage can feel elusive.
In this book, Rebecca VanDoodewaard weaves together Scripture, theological truths, and stories of Christian couples from around the world. She illustrates the joy that comes from modeling marriage according to God’s design––joy that even the darkest trials cannot steal away.
The real-life stories in this book address topics such as:
Communicating in a cross-cultural marriage
Handling marital conflict
Navigating major life transitions
Struggling with infertility
Supporting a spouse in ministry
Trusting God amid suffering
Contents
Introduction
Exclusivity Story (2016)
Oneness Story (2010)
Personhood Story (2009)
Children Story (2007)
Accountability Story (2002)
Safety Story (1996)
Fruitfulness Story (1984)
Community Story (1978)
Worship Story (1977)
Time Story (1983)
Mystery Story (1964)
Doxology
Notes Bibliography Subject Index About the Author
Endorsements
“This is a 'how to' book in the deepest sense. In A Happy Marriage, Rebecca winsomely deals with the foundational principles of this most basic of human institutions and their practical implications. The breadth of her historical and cultural context is unique. Her observations are profound.“ —Barbara Challies
“A Happy Marriage: Covenant Joy in a Fallen World is a unique book on marriage. Through the honest reflections of a number of couples, younger and older, and her own biblical/pastoral reflections on God's good gift of marriage to His creatures, Rebecca VanDoodewaard explores, often with an unsettling honesty, the joys, privileges, sorrows, and strains experienced by Christians in marriage. Just as the Bible never allows us to imagine that life in a fallen world will ever be without tears, Rebecca acknowledges this, but shows us that for Christians, marriage is a gracious gift from a God who longs to see His children experience 'covenant joy in a fallen world.' I recommend this book without any hesitation.“ —Dr. Ian Hamilton
Ligonier Ministries
9781642897111
January 20, 2026
253
Hardcover
Marriage is one of God’s greatest gifts. He instituted marriage not only for our blessing but also as a powerful reflection of Christ’s love for His church. Yet in a world stained by sin, happiness in marriage can feel elusive.
In this book, Rebecca VanDoodewaard weaves together Scripture, theological truths, and stories of Christian couples from around the world. She illustrates the joy that comes from modeling marriage according to God’s design––joy that even the darkest trials cannot steal away.
The real-life stories in this book address topics such as:
Communicating in a cross-cultural marriage
Handling marital conflict
Navigating major life transitions
Struggling with infertility
Supporting a spouse in ministry
Trusting God amid suffering
Contents
Introduction
Exclusivity Story (2016)
Oneness Story (2010)
Personhood Story (2009)
Children Story (2007)
Accountability Story (2002)
Safety Story (1996)
Fruitfulness Story (1984)
Community Story (1978)
Worship Story (1977)
Time Story (1983)
Mystery Story (1964)
Doxology
Notes Bibliography Subject Index About the Author
Endorsements
“This is a 'how to' book in the deepest sense. In A Happy Marriage, Rebecca winsomely deals with the foundational principles of this most basic of human institutions and their practical implications. The breadth of her historical and cultural context is unique. Her observations are profound.“ —Barbara Challies
“A Happy Marriage: Covenant Joy in a Fallen World is a unique book on marriage. Through the honest reflections of a number of couples, younger and older, and her own biblical/pastoral reflections on God's good gift of marriage to His creatures, Rebecca VanDoodewaard explores, often with an unsettling honesty, the joys, privileges, sorrows, and strains experienced by Christians in marriage. Just as the Bible never allows us to imagine that life in a fallen world will ever be without tears, Rebecca acknowledges this, but shows us that for Christians, marriage is a gracious gift from a God who longs to see His children experience 'covenant joy in a fallen world.' I recommend this book without any hesitation.“ —Dr. Ian Hamilton
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