Together Through the Storms

Every marriage experiences storms. For Jeff and Sarah Walton, some of those storms felt more like full-blown hurricanes. How did they, and do they, survive? For Jeff and Sarah forgiveness, humility, and commitment are all important, but it is fundamentally about clinging to Jesus. If you want your marriage to remain strong, and even thrive, amidst the challenges life throws your way, you’ll find this book encouraging and uplifting. | I can only imagine the number of marriages that will be saved or strengthened by this helpful book. Grief pummels even the strongest marriage. I’ve felt it. My wife and I battled the waves of sorrow that kept crashing on our home, and I wish we had had this book, with its combination of biblical truth and practical counsel, as a resource during our painful journey. | What a great gift for any married couple that experiences what one hymnwriter called the "frowning providence" of God. From their own experience, Jeff and Sarah are able to show us that even on dark days God is good, and that he can be trusted. | Jeff and Sarah have firsthand understanding of suffering and trials in marriage. Like dear friends, they offer words of deep sympathy and understanding for painful circumstances, yet bring hope through timeless biblical truth. Whether your marriage is in a season of crisis or you’re looking to fortify it for the unknown days ahead, this book is a gift. | I’ve ministered to hurting wives for many years, desiring to encourage them with the gospel in the midst of painful marital storms. I’ve discussed a variety of books with them, but none have accomplished what Jeff and Sarah have done with Together Through the Storms. They have masterfully shared their story of incredible suffering in a way that leads the reader to feel they are trustworthy friends, wise alongside-you encouragers, and humble followers of Jesus. This book is a gem! Don’t just read it; savor it. | Sarah and Jeff are writing while life is still hard, and they talk about your storms. The only problem is this: you will not be able to give this book to your friends because you and your spouse will keep going back to the prayers at the end of each chapter. If couples pray those prayers together, they will be transformed. | Jeff and Sarah know what it is to live life under seemingly constant pressure. In this book they apply hard-won insights and biblical wisdom that will encourage you to cling a little tighter, not just to one another but ultimately to Christ. Reading it was a blessing—there was plenty of underlining going on! | Jeff and Sarah Walton share their experiences with job loss, chronic illness, past emotional wounds, depression, intimacy, identity, and children, and show how God remains faithful through it all. The questions, prayers, and Scriptures at the end of each chapter will encourage open communication with your spouse and remind you that you are not alone in your storms, and to hold on to hope and stay the course. Your best days are ahead. | Marriage is a wonderful gift from God, but it can be a place of excruciating pain. Jeff and Sarah know what it is to find hope in the midst of heartache. The fruit of this hope is found in this extremely helpful book. In an honest, sensitive and biblically faithful way, they encourage us to find courage in God. Sooner or later you will face trials. This book will help you to put your faith in the right place. | This book does not offer an idealized view of marriage but rather a vulnerable account of failures, fears, and doubts, and a wonderful view of the God who strengthens us through them. This is remarkable wisdom that offers true help and hope for couples walking through suffering. | When we say our vows, we don’t really expect to face the tough part of the equation. So painful circumstances can cause stress fractures in even the strongest marriage. Jeff and Sarah know from experience what it is to walk this path. Their counsel goes beyond empty platitudes and points readers to a true source of help and hope. Wise, solid, and practical, this book is a lifeline. | This raw and vulnerable book shines such hope and truth into all our lives, and into our marriages and families. This will be a real blessing to anyone experiencing trials. | Sarah and Jeff invite us into their hearts in the most humbling and helpful way. Be prepared to see yourself in these pages and, more importantly, to see Christ. | Fresh, insightful, and engaging. While still in the trenches, Jeff and Sarah have found hope and togetherness where others have been overwhelmed by division and despair. This book will help you to see what’s possible when two people facing troubles sincerely seek the help of Christ. | A large part of marriage counseling is helping couples journey through suffering. The questions, prayers, and suggested Scriptures make this book a ready resource for anyone needing hope when the light seems dim. | A phenomenal book that will encourage, challenge, and give hope. Every page will remind you that Christ is with you through rough waters. Every couple should have a copy! | Offers sound scriptural wisdom for persevering through the hard things that come to every marriage at some point in the real world. Jeff and Sarah winsomely encourage couples to set a course for long-term joy in spite of sorrow, longterm contentment in spite of disappointment, and longterm hope in anticipation of ultimate restoration. | A rare gift—empathy, biblical insight, honesty, and practical help for trials. This is a resource every marriage needs. | A beautiful, courageous, and wise book. Whether you’ve had an easy marriage or a difficult one, please read this book! You won’t find easy answers, but something better—the inspiring story of a married couple determined to honor God and love each other through all of life’s hardships. | Honest and transparent, this unique book will support and strengthen any marriage that needs to weather storms. | Biblical. Helpful. Real. These three words describe Together through the Storms by Jeff and Sarah Walton. Whatever stage you are at in your marriage, or whatever state your marriage is in today, this book can help you, since it is biblically balanced, personal without going over the top, and crystal clear on the gospel. Jeff and Sarah have given a gift to the church in Together through the Storms to be treasured and applied by Christian couples for the health and renewal of our marriages today. | This devotional helps married couples to navigate the storms of life together. Working through the book of Job, Sarah Walton (author of "Hope when it Hurts") and her husband Jeff reflect on their own experiences in a marriage that has faced chronic illness, the after-effects of abuse, a child with neurological challenges, and financial difficulties–and show how to cling to Christ and each other. | Sarah is the author of Hope When It Hurts. She is married to Jeff and is mother to four young children. She lives in Chicago and blogs at setapart.net.