When I was in middle school I read the Christy Miller series for the first time. I've reread it many times and loved the series. The sweet coming-of-age story helped shape the way I saw the world. I just discover there are more books after Christy and Todd get married and then have kids. I had no idea! Returning to these characters has felt like the very best kind of comfort food. I love seeing them navigate the struggles of marriage and communication. Money is tight and their job futures are uncertain, but they trust God through all the ups and downs. The writing isn't perfect, but it's the characters that matter. Highly recommended for anyone who loved the original series.

"I think that being home is being with the people you want to do life with."

"Christy decided that a wise woman didn't keep pressing her husband on a topic he's not ready to discuss." ( )

Forever With You Book 1 The Married Years by Robin Jones Gunn
ISBN 9780982877210
Christian Fiction, Romance
Christy and Todd Spencer have a rough road ahead of them. They face job loss and difficulties that test their faith and marriage. But with a strong faith they face adversity head on and shine. Towards the end of the book as they renovate Todd’s fathers house they do a house blessing that I thought was a fantastic idea. They wrote scriptures on the floors before the carpet was installed. Wow what a way to show God praise.
This was one of the most inspiring books I have read in a very long time. It’s the kind of book that had me anticipating God’s next move. It inspired me to think and trust God in a greater way. I had to pull back and look at my faith on the issue of trust. Todd and Christy’s faith is the kind of devotion to God I dream about having. The author Robin Jones Gunn’s strong faith shined in this 5 star book. I highly recommend it to anyone that is a Christian.
I want to give a high-five to the author Robin Jones Gunn and publisher for bringing compelling Christian books that are entertaining and give hope to the reader with stories of faith. The Book Club Network Inc. provided me with this book in exchange for my honest review and I am so grateful for their, the authors and publishers generosity. ( )