Cherish: The One Word That Changes Everything for Your Marriage

Thomas (Sacred Marriage), author of 18 books and Writer in Residence at Second Baptist in Houston., believes that the word cherish can transform a ho-hum marriage into a spectacular one. Thomas, who specializes in writing and speaking on the values that sustain marital relationships, is adamant about his belief that when spouses start to cherish each other, they take their intimacy to an entirely different level. For him, cherish is more than just a word placed strategically within a marriage ceremony; to cherish one’s spouse means to showcase their excellence to others. The 13 chapters are full of practical recommendations that both partners can begin applying to build or repair a marriage. Often addressing the husband and then the wife, Thomas describes the fundamentals of the cherishing bond, such as the importance of each partner being seen as the only person for his or her spouse and strategies for being patient with a partner’s sins. Readers will find instructions and inspiration throughout this helpful, clear primer on taking love to the next level and strategies for understanding their marriage partners through both happy and difficult times. Agent: Curtis Yates, Yates & Yates. (Jan.)

This review has been updated to more accurately reflect the author's teaching position.