Praise for
Living in Love
This is a terrific book on marriage from two people who know what theyre talking about. They have earned the right to speak, and we are blessed indeed to listen.
B ETH M OORE , author of So Long, Insecurity: Youve Been a Bad Friend to Us
James and Betty must know something. Spend any moments near them, and you quickly detect, and enjoy, an uncommon affection. I pray that we learn from their experience.
M AX L UCADO , pastor and best-selling author
It has been said a good marriage is a blessing to the world. I do believe those who read their book will find this to be true in James and Bettys own union. We can all learn from their experience, and we thank them for that.
R OBERT D UVALL , actor
We appreciate the way James and Betty Robison relate to each other with such respect and dignity. They are the same people on-and off-camera, and that is the test of a quality marriage. We know you will love Living in Love, because here they reveal the secrets behind their beautiful story and great marriage.
J OHN and S TASI E LDREDGE , authors of Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Womans Soul and Love and War: Finding the Marriage Youve Dreamed Of
Ive known James and Betty Robison for years, and theyre the real deal. Their book is more than the real deal. They were so vulnerable in sharing their own struggles. Anyone who has ever asked themselves Is this marriage working? Is it worth it? will embrace this book and will embrace James and Betty as they share from the heart Gods plan for marriage. What a great job they did on this book!
D R . K EVIN L EMAN , New York Times best-selling author of Have a New Kid by Friday, Have a New Husband by Friday, and Have a New You by Friday
James and Betty are one of the couples I love and admire most in this world. I have had the joy of sharing many meals and deep conversations with them and always come away richer and closer to Christ. In a world where relationships are crumbling at an unprecedented rate, James and Betty share what they have lived and continue to live. This wisdom is priceless!
S HEILA W ALSH , author and Women of Faith speaker
James and Betty Robison do a fine job teaching together and making their book on the challenges of marriage come alive. The honesty, the transparency, and the practical biblical insights and application make this book easy to understand. It will make a great gift for anyone in a marriage or soon to be wed.
D R . C HARLES S TANLEY , senior pastor, First Baptist Atlanta, and founder and president, In Touch Ministries
In Living in Love, James and Betty Robison share their fifty-year endearing love story of hope, commitment, endurance, perseverance, and passion. Their marriage is a real-life example of what living out a covenant marriage looks like. Their testimony challenges us to the core, continually reminding us to press on in our marriage and never give up.
J EFF and C HERYL S CRUGGS , authors of I Do Again: How We Found a Second Chance at Our Marriageand You Can Too
I cannot think of anyone more equipped to write a book on marriage than James and Betty Robison. Along with my own parents marriage, theirs has made an indelible imprint on my life. As weve shared dinner and conversations, Ive been enthralled to watch their adoring smiles, caring touches, and intimate exchanges. Indeed, this is a marriage to behold. Im so glad theyve chosen to give insight that will help us all build solid marriages of our own. Read and be blessed.
P RISCILLA S HIRER , author and Bible teacher
James and Betty are an authentic couple who have a tremendous heart for God and a great love for each other. My wife, Katie, and I can tell by being around them how much they enjoy each others company. The personal examples in Living in Love illustrate that they are a real couple dealing with real challenges. They let Gods light shine through their marriage and demonstrate that, with God, couples can work through anything.
J OSH H AMILTON , all-star outfielder of the Texas Rangers
James and Betty Robison have provided every married couple with a solid tool to develop and maintain a marriage that will stand the test of time, trouble, trials, and tribulations. Living in Love is a must-read for couples who believe that God knew what He was doing when He created marriage and who want to see that purpose worked out in their own relationship.
T ONY and L OIS E VANS , Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, Dallas
As their pastor, I know that James and Betty Robison are authentic, sincere, and humble servants of the Lord, and they are most definitely and truly living in love. This book contains the keys you need for an exciting and fulfilling marriage. It has been a tremendous blessing to my wife, Debbie, and me, and I wholeheartedly recommend Living in Love for every couple.
R OBERT M ORRIS , senior pastor, Gateway Church, Southlake, Texas
Ive seen the marriage of James and Betty Robison up close and personal for over thirty years. Living in Love is from their heart. They have a happy partnership, which has led to a worldwide ministry, yet they have kept their marriage centered on Christ. They have struggled with many of the same issues you and I have confronted, and in this book they share what has worked for them. I highly recommend Living in Love.
R UTH G RAHAM , author of Fear Not Tomorrow, God Is Already There
This is not a book of just suggestions that might work. It is two lives joined together in love by practicing principles that will workfor any couple! Readers will be inspired by James and Bettys journey.
D R . G ARY S MALLEY , author of From Anger to Intimacy
I have known James and Betty Robison for years, and I so enjoy being around them. Thats because they always treat each other with love, respect, compassion, and good humor. Their book Living in Love tells us how to do the same. They didnt come by their great marriage automatically; they worked at it. And they learned valuable information along the way that they want to impart to others. Their personal story will touch you, and their insight will ignite you. This well-written book should be read by every married couple and also by anyone who hopes to be married in the future. I couldnt put it down.
S TORMIE O MARTIAN , author of The Power of a Praying Wife and The Power of a Praying Husband
We dedicate this book to our three children,
Rhonda, Randy, and Robin,
and their spouses,
Terry, Debbie, and Kenny,
who are wonderful examples
of living in love.
C ONTENTS
P ART 1:
1 Expectations
They make or break a marriage.
2 Boy Meets Girl: How James Met Betty
Opposites really do attract!
3 Key Ingredients
Whats in the heart is what really matters.
P ART 2:
4 Committed to Each Other
The glue of marriage is unbreakable devotion.
5 Building Trust
Integrity over time brings confidence in the others character.
6 Baggage: The Junk in the Trunk
Junk can be found in everyones past.
7 Broken Commitments