You and Me FOREVER

My man has gone to get the children from school and kindy, so I'm here bouncing the baby with the toddler sleeping and absolutely bursting to tell you about one of the best books I have ever read......

.....seriously.

I've been a long-time fan of Francis Chan's Facebook posts, but I finally got around to reading one of his books the other day. He's written it with his wife, Lisa, and as you can see from the title of this post, it's called 'You and Me FOREVER'.

It's a book for those who are seeking a better marriage, but what the reader finds within the covers of this unassuming hand-book sized white book is a revolutionary approach to life and marriage. In that order.

Included at the end of each chapter are points you can talk about with your spouse and practical things you can do to become a better follower of Jesus, as well as a better spouse.

The Chans have a website dedicated to the book, www.youandmeforever.org , which has a video on it. I'd recommend you take a look at the video. The Chans are not charging money for You and Me FOREVER for their own pockets. They're donating all the proceeds from book sales on the internet to humanitarian projects in Africa, where they've been (and went for their 20th wedding anniversary celebrations - to serve).

This is Christianity in action. But get this:

If you can't afford to spend the $17 to purchase You and Me Forever, then you can download a PDF here.

If you are passionate about being a follower of Jesus, you need to read this book. If you're not a passionate follower of Jesus, then you need to read this book. If you're not a Christian, you need to read Francis Chan's other book, Crazy Love, then read You and Me FOREVER.

It will bless you, refresh you and refocus your life, you mission and your ministry here on earth.

Read it and be blessed!

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