Love Is A Flame Compiled by James Stuart Bell

Love is a Flame is a compiled book of stories of marriage and how love can be rekindled in a marriage even after the most difficult situations. We all have this concept that if we love each other that marriage will be easy. If only marriage was that simple. The truth is marriage is hard and there are many disappointments that go along with the vow to love and cherish. You might never have expected your spouse to be a workaholic or to have that affair. You probably didn't expect your spouse to struggle with sexual sin or to simply not communicate his/her feelings. How about unreasonable expecations you have for your spouse or expecting your spouse to meet all your needs? How do you restore a marriage after you've been hurt by your spouse? Is it even possible? James Stuart Bell tells the stories of couples who have been through some difficult situations and had to deal with some major hurts. Most importantly, he tells the story of how that couple was able to restore their marriage and rekindle the love. I think that part is so important for people to know. That it is possible. It might not be easy, but the marriage can be saved. And what happens after restoration is a marriage that is even stronger and even better than before.

This is a great book of stories of the real struggles that real couples face. At the end of each story, the author ends with a few words of his own. I really think that this is a great book for all married couples to read and probably to read on a regular basis. There is so much wisdom that can be gained from hearing of other's struggles and how they overcame. Most importantly, I think this book will really give encouragement and hope to marriages that are currently struggling and possibly thinking of the "D" word.

This book was sent to me by Bethany House Publishers as part of their book review program. I was sent a free copy of this book to review. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions expressed are my own.