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Book SynopsisGreat relationships don''t happen by accidentthey take commitment, hard work, and grit
Bestselling author Jon Gordon is back with another life-affirming book. This time, he teams up with Kathryn Gordon, his wife of 23 years, for a look at what it takes to build strong relationships. In Relationship Grit, the Gordons reveal what brought them together, what kept them together through difficult times, and what continues to sustain their love and passion for one another to this day. They candidly share their mistakes, decisions that almost destroyed their marriage, and successes so you can learn from their experiences and make your relationship stronger.
If you''re a fan of Jon Gordon''s work, you will enjoy learning about the man behind the message, as he and Kathryn share the intimate details of their life together. The direct, transparent, and personal style will draw you in and help you see that, if you are dealing with a challenge in your life and relati
Table of Contents
Introduction xi
1 G = God 1
Magical Moments (Jon) 3
Persistence Pays Off (Kathryn) 4
A Divine Appointment (Jon) 6
A Deeper Connection (Kathryn) 7
A Triple-Braided Cord (Jon) 8
2 R = Resolve 11
From Fantasy to Reality (Kathryn) 13
Issues of the Past (Jon) 14
It Takes Two (Kathryn) 16
Buying a House (Jon) 18
Ain’t No Stopping Us (Kathryn) 19
Big Decisions (Jon) 20
We’re Having a Baby (Kathryn) 21
A Living Hell (Kathryn) 22
Busy, Stressed, and Selfish (Jon) 27
Why I Stayed (Kathryn) 28
Chasing Success (Jon) 30
Making the Move (Jon) 32
Whatever It Takes (Kathryn) 34
Miracles (Jon) 35
I Was Ready to Leave Him (Kathryn) 37
The Ultimatum (Jon) 38
A Defining Moment (Jon) 39
You Have to Be Willing to Change (Jon) 40
3 I = Invest 43
Invest Instead of Consume (Jon) 45
Don’t Keep Score (Kathryn) 47
Communicate, Communicate, Communicate (Kathryn) 48
The Curse of Expectations (Kathryn) 50
Appreciate Your Differences (Jon) 52
Shared Vision and Purpose (Kathryn) 53
Common Bonds (Kathryn) 54
There’s No Plan B (Jon) 56
All In (Kathryn) 59
Choosing Faith (Jon) 60
When You Change, the Relationship Changes (Kathryn) 63
Hopping on the Energy Bus (Jon) 64
Support Instead of Limit (Kathryn) 70
Encourage Instead of Compete (Kathryn) 71
The 4 Cs (Jon) 72
4 T = Together 77
Going Deeper (Kathryn) 79
Invest in the Root If You Want the Fruit (Jon) 80
Clearing Out the Weeds (Jon) 82
The Truth Hurts (Kathryn) 83
A Special Prayer (Jon) 84
Forgiveness (Kathryn) 87
What You Uncover, God Will Cover (Jon) 88
A Covenant (Kathryn) 88
The 5 Ds (Jon) 90
Compliment Each Other (Kathryn) 93
Focus on What They Are Doing Right (Jon) 95
Make Her Your Queen (Jon) 96
Make Him Your King (Kathryn) 97
Be Open to Feedback (Jon) 98
Team Meetings (Kathryn) 99
Give Each Other Space (Jon) 101
Create Space to Grow (Kathryn) 101
Serve (Jon) 103
Make Your Relationship a Priority (Kathryn) 108
Find Your Rhythm (Jon) 109
Stronger Together (Kathryn) 112
There is No Perfect Formula (Jon) 115
The Right Words at the Right Time (Kathryn) 116
11 Quick Tips for a Great Relationship (Kathryn) 117
11 Quick Tips for a Great Relationship (Jon) 120
Discussion Questions 127
Prayer 129
Anniversary Cards 130
Acknowledgments 133
About the Authors 134
Other Books by Jon Gordon 135
