Lucille Williams - From Me to We: A Premarital Guide for the Bride- and Groom-to-Be

This book will unpack the nuts and bolts of matrimony and give you tools to last the life of your marriage.

Dr. Kevin Leman, New York Times Bestselling Author of Sheet Music and Have a New Husband by Friday

Lucille Williams writes about marriage with refreshing honesty and candor. You will find her direct approach in addressing the difficulties of marriage to be challenging, and you will find her positive tone to be encouraging. I may have a shelf full of marriage books, but Lucilles vulnerable transparency, biblical clarity, and practical counsel makes From Me to We a book I will recommend not only to engaged couples but to couples who have been married for years.

Kyle Idleman, Teaching Pastor at Southeast Christian Church, and Author of Not a Fan and The End of Me

Are you approaching the altar? If youre an engaged couple looking for a how-to guide that is both very helpful and very funny, this is the book for you! Although Lu doesnt shy away from the tough conversations, she handles them in a way that is engaging and personaland wise. This is a great read for a great start to a great marriage.

Shaunti Feldhahn, Bestselling Author of For Women Only and For Men Only

In an age where the meaning of marriage has been lost, we need a book like From Me to We. Thankfully, Lucille Williams reminds us that marriage is not a contract to be negotiated, but rather it is a covenant to be honored. I know you will find this book helpful as you think of what a marriage could and should look like!

Caleb Kaltenbach, Lead Pastor of Discovery Church and Author of Messy Grace

Far too many engaged couples focus all their time and energy on the wedding day, when for the long-term benefit of their marriage relationship a good dose of premarital education could make the long-term difference of a loving relationship. I cant think of a better person in the world to help you get ready for your marriage than Lucille Williams. She is authentic, vulnerable, practical, and fun. I love the matter-of-fact, practical way she writes, and her advice is the best. Invest in the success of your marriage before it begins.

Jim Burns, PhD, President of HomeWord and Author of Getting Ready for Marriage and Creating an Intimate Marriage

I have known Mike and Lucille for a long time, and the words shared and expressed in this book should be taken to heart. Lucille unpacks the what you are getting into when you get married as well as the why. With an authentic and relevant voice, Lucille unpacks practical advice for couples getting ready to embark on a lifetime of commitment and connection. Every couple setting out on their marital journey must read this book.

Craig Jutila, President of Empowered Living, Inc. and Author of From Hectic to Healthy and Faith and the Modern Family

There have been scores of books written on marriage, but to me, very few speak so loudly as Lucille Williams book, From Me to We. Lucilles willingness to share about her own marriage journey with her husband of more than thirty years, as well as their path from non-belief to new life in Christ, will guide and inspire any couple to drink deeply from Gods blessing that is the union of marriage. God is so good, and so is From Me to We.

Frank Sontag, Christian Radio Host of The Frank Sontag Show, 99.5 KKLA-FM, and Author of Light the Way Home

Everyone goes into marriage wanting to live happily ever afterbut not everyone receives the actual tools for a successful marriage. A wise person will seek out advice from couples who have been happily married for a long time and will take godly counsel to heart. In her latest book, From Me to We, Lucille Williams is your personal premarital mentor! I have known and served with Lucille and her husband, Mike, for many years. There is no better person to give honest, no-holds-barred wisdom for a Christ-honoring and joyful marriage. Lucille covers every possible topic, from communication and sex to money and in-laws. Read this book and set your marriage up for a lifetime of love and laughter!

Dudley Rutherford, Senior Pastor of Shepherd Church in Los Angeles, CA, and Author of Walls Fall Down

I grew up in a family where marriage seemed to be a breeze. No fighting, no quarrels, not even a disagreement between my mother and father. That upbringing left me thinking the woman who married me was going to be the luckiest bride ever, because of everything I knew about marriage. Well, that all changed on the second day of our honeymoon when my wife and I both found ourselves saying, What were we thinking? In that instant we realized quickly how much we had to learn about marriage. In her latest book, From Me to We, Lucille Williams covers a wide range of topics that will help couples avoid a great deal of frustration and disappointment as they explore the journey to becoming one. From the first chapter you will fall in love with her humor, passion, and burden for every couple embarking on the journey of becoming one.

Tim Winters, Executive Pastor of Shepherd Church

Ive been married to an amazing woman for almost 30 years. I love her more today than I did the day we were married. But truth be told, I wish From Me to We had been available when we were preparing for marriage. Lucille Williams has written a beautiful guide that I believe will help many understand what a Christ-honoring covenant marriage is supposed to look like. Convicting and straightforward, Lucille does what many writers refuse to do. She tells the truth. I love her honest and compelling approach, and I plan to make From Me to We required reading for every couple that asks me to marry them. I loved this book, and I know youll love it, too.

Drew Sherman, Lead Pastor of Compass Christian Church, Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas

Thriving marriages require more than high hopes and big dreamsstaying in love requires a plan. Successful marriages dont just happenthey require intentional, positive steps in the right direction. Lucille Williams provides straight talk mixed with easy-to-do actions and dishes it out with humor and practical wisdom. From Me to We will set you up with the tools you need to love each other for the long haul.

Doug Fields, Executive Director of the HomeWord Center for Youth & Family and Author of 50+ books, including Married People: Helping Churches Help Marriages;7 Ways To Be Her Hero: the one your wife has been waiting for; and Getting Ready for Marriage

2017 by Lucille Williams

Print ISBN 978-1-63409-863-2

eBook Editions:
Adobe Digital Edition (.epub) 978-1-68322-310-8
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