We live in a performance-based world—but happy and hope-filled marriages thrive on grace. Marriage was God’s idea, so we know He designed it to be very, very good. But why do most marriages look disengaged, unappealing, or at best a bit stagnant? For Brad and Marilyn, “the honeymoon was over before the honeymoon was even over.” Both found themselves disillusioned and disappointed. In The Grace Marriage , the authors share how a revelation of God’s grace and fresh conviction of the need for intentional investment transformed their hearts and relationship. What does a grace marriage look like? This book invites couples to explore: Grace and Identity - Grace in the Day-to-Day - Grace in Crisis - Grace and Communication - Grace and Sex - Grace and Money . . . and more. Choosing to show your spouse the same grace Christ has showed you liberates you to walk in freedom and fullness of joy. If you want your marriage to reflect the vibrancy, creativity, and oneness God intends, you must show proactive, ongoing investment. This book is an essential resource for couples who desire to thrive—not just survive—and who want a marriage that showcases the grace of God to the watching world. “When couples hit a rough patch in their marriage, the tendency for most is to seek better ways of behaving and performing in order to improve the relationship. The problem, of course, is that outward behavior doesn’t always reflect the true state of our hearts! In their new book, Brad and Marilyn Rhoads have extended a gospel-oriented approach to marriage that is rooted in the kind of love and grace Christ holds out to us.” — Jim Daly , President, Focus on the Family “What a brilliant move to look at every aspect of marriage under the rubric of grace! Grace is lovely and precious; even more, it reflects the beauty of Jesus, which this book does as well. After reading this marvelous book, you will never look at your marriage through the same lens again.” — Gary Thomas , author of Sacred Marriage and Cherish “In our research, one of the most crucial factors for a great marriage is having grace with your spouse. In this life-giving book, Brad and Marilyn convey deep truths about how to do exactly that. Their everyday stories and illustrations will help you connect the truths they share to your own everyday journey with your spouse, no matter where you are in your marriage. We highly recommend that you read The Grace Marriage —with your spouse—as it will breathe hope and life into your heart and marriage.” — Jeff and Shaunti Feldhahn , social researchers and bestselling authors of For Women Only and For Men Only “Brad and Marilyn are a couple that walks the talk. The message of The Grace Marriage is not just one they write about, it’s one they live. I love their balanced approach of grace and truth, and their message of investing in your marriage will inspire and challenge you to do the same. It takes intentional work to move your marriage to a healthy place, and this book will help give you a practical plan to take those next steps.” — Debra Fileta , licensed professional counselor and bestselling author “Brad and Marilyn’s book is an honest, transparent, deep dive into the realities that married couples face every day. Their discussion transforms the trifecta of communication, money, and sex into a gentle conversation about God’s grace. These potentially kryptonite issues can weaken the strongest marriages. Yet the Rhoads tackle each with courage, clarity, and biblically based strategies. I particularly love their reminder that ‘God uses marriage—and sometimes our spouse, specifically—as an avenue of grace to grow us more into His likeness.’ This book should be required reading for every marriage ministry and premarital program.” — Rod Patterson , Executive Leader, International Christian Brotherhood; author of Guard Your Gates “I know of no other book that focuses more on living out the gospel in your marriage than this one. Readers with a shallow understanding of the gospel will strengthen not only their marriage, but their grasp of God’s saving grace in Christ as well. Those with a clear understanding of it will see its practical implications for marriage as never before. The Rhoads have written this book in an easy-to-read style, amply illustrating their early naiveté about marriage and the resulting failures, along with how they learned to grow in their relationship by intentionally investing in it. I know Brad well. He’s humbly transparent about both his failures (especially) and successes in his marriage to Marilyn. But I don’t know anyone who prioritizes his marriage more than he does. The Rhoads won’t give you the impression in this book that they have achieved marital perfection, but they will show you biblical reasons and real-life (with five kids!) suggestions on how they’ve dramatically improved their marriage and how you can too.” — Donald S. Whitney , Professor of Biblical Spirituality and Associate Dean at T