Book Review
The Love Dare   
by Stephen & Alex Kendrick
Crosspointe Books thanks Deena Peterson for encouraging us
to share her reviews with you.  To read other reviews, or find out
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In the movie, Caleb receives a journal from his father, called The Love Dare. In
it, Caleb is challenged to love his wife for the next 40 days, following the
Biblically based counsel on each day in the book.

The interest was so high in such a book, the Kendrick brothers found
themselves creating a book about a fictional element in the movie! What came
from that interest is a devotional book that can revolutionize any marriage if the
two involved will allow it.

Each day has a devotional reading, then an assignment. The tasks range from
restraining from any negative comments for a day, to doing something for your
spouse that says "I was thinking of you today".

Nothing in this book is extraordinary...it's merely practical teaching on how we
should live as husbands and wives according to Scripture. The Kendrick
brothers cite Scripture on each day, and I found it to be sound and wise counsel.

"The Love Dare" has the look and feel of a journal handed down from
generation to generation, just like we see in the movie. I'm excited about the
potential of this book, as used by God's Spirit, to change marriages in our
churches today.

No matter how good your marriage is, can't it always grow to be better? I have a
fantastic marriage, but my husband and I are busy people. "The Love Dare"
shoves the business aside and brings Christ back to the focus, which in turn
helps us love one another better.

I cannot wait to see the movie again tonight. I'm even more excited about the
teaching our church is doing on "The Love Dare". I highly recommend this
unique and valuable resource to spouses, couples, ministry groups, and
pastors. I'm giving "The Love Dare" the golden bookmark, with a golden heart as
a charm.

Get your copy today! Begin it tomorrow...and watch as God changes your
marriage into what He's wanted it to be all along.

Happy Reading!

Deena                                                                                        9-26-08
Few of you have seen the movie yet; some have (at
advanced screenings). Still, I have this uncanny notion
that you HAVE heard about a small book, featured in the
film, that's sweeping churches across the nation.

I'm here to let you know--it's WORTH the hype! "The
Love Dare" is a project created by brothers Stephen
and Alex Kendrick, the creators of "Flywheel", "Facing
the Giants", and "Fireproof".