Behind the book you and me forever francis

For their twentieth wedding anniversary, francis and lisa chan traveled to east africa to visit a ministry committed to helping young women out of the sex industry and providing for orphans and children in need. It forces us to wrestle with our selfishness and pride. Feb 01, 2016 i have a new favorite book on the subject of marriage, and thats francis and lisa chans you and me forever, a book thats powerful and certainly not just for those who are married. If we have him at the center then life makes sense and everything falls into its proper place. It is about individuals seeking a relationship with christ, with a sentence or two at the end of each chapter about how your spouse should seek the same relationship with christ. I believe its something god has asked me to write, says.

Marriage in light of eternity is a 2015 new york times bestselling christian book written by francis chan and his wife lisa chan and published by claire love publishing. A look into the life of the chans as they strive to live missionally. The story behind love you forever will change the way. Marriage in light of eternity unabridged by chan, francis, chan, lisa, chan, francis isbn. Then come eternal rewards or regrets depending on how we spent our.

We are doing this study in a couples group and are very challenged by francis and lisa chan. Marriage is great, but its not forever this seven session bible study series, based on the book you and me forever from bestselling author. Christ to move beyond a private, intellectual knowledge of god and his word. Ps as well, you can download the book for free on the you and me forever website. Marriage in light of eternity chan, francis, chan, lisa on. The chans want readers to picture marriage as a vehicle for mission, an opportunity for christians to carry out our mission to make disciples of all the nations.

Itas really a book about having the eternal view of every aspect of life, including marriage and parenting. Living in light of eternity since most of it basically talked about the importance of living in light of eternity and not letting worldy things distract you. You can hear the passion francis and lisa have in this book. Francis and lisa started writing you and me forever with the desire to point marriages back to christ, and from the beginning they had been planning to give the book away for free. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Francis chan and his wife, lisa, give readers a different view of. We highly recommend this workbook to do alone, with your spouse or with a group.

You and me forever this will make you rethink everything. In the book trailer, the twosome explain that the marriage guide is intended to help christian couples concentrate on marriage and family to refocus their attention to the kingdom of god. Marriage in light of eternity by francis chan and lisa chan in january 2016. Here is a great video behind the book if youre interested, it gives all of the info on how the chans came to giving away. You and me forever audiobook by francis chan, lisa chan. Francis chan is the bestselling author of books, crazy love, forgotten god, erasing hell, multiply and you and me forever, cowritten with his wife, lisa. Marriage in light of eternity paperback august 26, 2014.

Marriage in light of eternity 9780990351436 by francis chan, lisa chan. The overall theme of the book is that the best way to have a great marriage is by not. Dec 08, 2015 marriage is great, but its not forever this seven session bible study series, based on the book you and me forever from bestselling author francis chan and lisa chan, will challenge you to view. Jan 01, 2014 while i think this book was good and had some good themes for any christian no matter their relational status, i think that this book could have just been entitled me forever. At the time, they were writing a book on marriage, later published as, you and me forever. Marriage in light of eternity will radically shift the way we see one of the most important relationships in our life. Diving into scripture, the chans explore what it means to have a relationship that satisfies the deepest parts of our souls. This video series works best in conjunction with the book, you and me forever. On the books promotional website, he states that, marriage is great, but its not. I believe its something god has asked me write, and so my whole burden is ive got to get it to as many people as possible. Aug 26, 2014 whether you are single, dating or married, you and me forever will help you discover the adventure that you were made for and learn how to thrive in it. Marriage in light of eternity will go towards providing food, shelter and rehabilitation for thousands of orphaned children and exploited women in partnership with global charities.

This is the video channel for francis and lisa chans new book, you and me forever. In this workbook companion to you and me forever, francis and lisa challenge us to think differently about some of the most important relationships in our lives. The new york times best selling book by francis chan and lisa chan about marriage and eternity. In the same way that crazy love changed the way we see our personal relationship with god, you and me forever. Then put what you read into action through discussion with your spouse or friend.

If you didnt know already, all vyrso ebooks can be read in logos bible software, which is worldclass bible software. You and me forever by francis and lisa chan is the best kind of baitandswitch. Chan and his wife, lisa, give readers a decidedly different take, one suggests that as good as it is it try to make your marriage better, our main focuswhether in marriage or singlenessneeds to be something bigger. Marriage in light of eternity will go towards providing food, shelter and rehabilitation for thousands of orphaned children and exploited women. A 7week study of the book you and me forever written by francis and lisa chan. Marriage in light of eternity by francis and lisa chan. These seven inspiring videos will help you dive deeper into the content of the book as you explore themes like. I have a new favorite book on the subject of marriage, and thats francis and lisa chans you and me forever, a book thats powerful and certainly not just for those who are married. Three marriage stories that will make you rethink everything.

In his latest book, francis chan joins together with his wife lisa to address the. Marriage in light of eternity is a 2015 new york times bestselling christian book written by francis chan and his wife lisa chan and published by claire love publishing summary. No matter what stage or season you and your spouse are in, youll discover the adventure that you were made forand learn how to thrive in it 192 pages, softcover from claire love. Margaret and daniels story of love through all things. Marriage in light of eternity will radically shift the way we see one. Liked that this didnt read like a marriage manual, more so like a spiritually encouraging book for people who just happen to be married. This book is heavily focused on the readers relationship with god.

Whether you are single, dating or married, you and me forever. Oct 21, 2014 this is the big idea behind you and me forever. If we have him at the center then life makes sense and everything falls into proper place. The basis of the book is how to get the most out of your marriage while glorifying god the way he intended. Chan, who says he felt called by god to write you and me forever, wants to give away as many copies of the book as possible. Me, recommending books to you, that will help grow your faith, and connect you with authors i love and content i believe in. I think the enemy wanted to keep me far from this book because of how inspiring it is. Oct 24, 2015 100% of the net profits from you and me forever. Although the book itself is not a big or burdensome book to read only 191 pages, it took me a whole year to read it. A jealous god asks us to pursue him first and most. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. You and me forever audiobook francis chan, lisa chan. Marriage is great, but its not forever this seven session bible study series, based on the book you and me forever from bestselling author francis chan and lisa chan, will challenge you to view. Its easy for couples to get so wrapped up on things here, where they are not focused on the kingdom.

Much of the material i originally heard from a marriage conference the chans spoke at a few years back. The way to have a great marriage is to not focus on marriage. In his latest book, francis chan and his wife lisa address the question that many couples wonder at the altar. Id thoroughly recommend this book to all christians dating and those married if all ages. Marriage in light of eternity, francis chan gives readers a glimpse into what the union of marriage means for him. I just cant read a francis chan book without thinking that i dont love jesus enough. This desire to raise a family with eternity in mind is what chan and his wife lisas new book you and me forever is about. Francis has summarized the main point well like this. In the same way crazy love changed the way we saw our personal relationship with god, you and me forever.

As to be expected, chan gives credit for his philosophies on marriage to god and jesus. Marriage in light of eternity, francis and lisa chan dive into scripture to understand what it means to have a great and godly marriage. This looks like excellent material on marriage by francis chan and his wife lisa. I am a 30yr old male, currently in a relationship and this book has encouraged me and helped me push forward into the role of becoming a christ like husband.

You and me forever tells of the authors view on how to have a successful marriage with an eternal focus. It looks like a marriage book, and it sounds like a marriage book, but itas not really a book on marriage. A short film about the beauty of unconditional love. You and me forever quotes showing of 85 marriage is one of the most humbling, sanctifying journeys you will ever be a part of. Sep 03, 2014 in the same way crazy love changed the way we saw our personal relationship with god, you and me forever. Cora the book has questions at the end of each chapter to consider and think through so i dont know why youd need a study guide but maybe it has more tomore the book has questions at the end of each chapter to consider and think through so i dont know why youd need a study guide but maybe it has more to it. I do not read many books more than once, but this is a resource that i will continually reference and pass on to others. It is being offered free by vyrso, which is a subset of logos bible software. Aug 26, 2014 you and me forever by francis and lisa chan is a foundational, godcentered, and eternityminded book on marriage. Alternatively, you can also download a free pdf version by filling in the form below. If youve read more than one or two christian marriage books, you may have. Copies of the book can be ordered directly from the chans. Whether you are single, dating or married, you and me forever will help you discover the adventure that you were made for and learn how to thrive in it.

Francis and lisa chan have a new book out, called you and me forever. I dont know what to do without you i dont know where to put my hands ive been trying to lay my head down but im writing this at 3am i dont need the world to see that ive been the best i can be, but i dont think i could stand to be where you dont see me on sunny days i go out walking i end up on a treelined street i look up at the gaps of sunlight i miss you more than anything i dont. Great workbook that goes along with the you and me forever book. This is the relationship that will last into eternity, not your marriage relationship. Shortly thereafter they decided to spend their 20th wedding anniversary serving with a friends ministry in east africa. A fun music video written and performed by francis and lisa. You and me forever by francis chan and lisa chan audiobook. With the you and me forever app for android, you can read the book and record and share your thoughts. At first read, its easy to see why adults may find the beloved childrens book love you forever by robert munsch unsettling story. Francis and lisas video teaching assumes that your group members have read the appropriate chapters before coming to your group time. There are also free videos on the website where they go over each. The amazing story behind the you and me forever book by francis and lisa chan.

Marriage is great, but its not foreverthis seven session bible study series, based on the book you and me forever from bestselling author francis chan and lisa chan, will challenge you to view your marriage like never before. You and me forever quotes by francis chan goodreads. The way to have a great marriage is by not focusing on marriage. The book videos donate about faq it has been francis and lisas heart from the beginning to make the book available for free to those who cant afford a copy. The true story behind the love you forever book simplemost. May 15, 2015 in his most recent book, you and me forever. Firefly books first published this tearjerker in 1986, and it has sold over 32 million copies worldwide. This workbook is meant to help take these powerful truths and translate them into action and changed lives. People who arent living well make matters worse by living together. Definitely not a bad book, but it simply isnt a marriage book.