Is your marriage designed to last?

“It is one thing to walk down the aisle together but quite another to walk through life together.” It is a phrase my husband says often. And he is right. As a Pastor for over 20 years, he has had the unique opportunity and perspective of being up close and personal with countless engaged couples walking through marriage counseling right up to the day they say, “I do.”

And it always boils down to understanding that this is just the beginning. Yes, your wedding day is a glorious day, but you have all of life ahead of you. And you must be faithful to one another through it all. We’ve experienced this firsthand through five miscarriages, a tragic car accident and loss of my father-in-law, my husband’s cancer diagnosis, and more. Life doesn’t get easier so marriage doesn’t get easier. It is about learning how to walk together through it all by first clinging to Jesus. That is a marriage that is designed to last.

In their new book, Designed to Last, Instagram sensations Ashley and Dino Petrone invite readers into their home and relationship through their trademark honest and hilarious storytelling. They share:

• why they chose to wait until their wedding night

• moving into an RV with three kids (and they’re still speaking to each other!)

• the unexpected, painful circumstances that led them to find deeper hope

• turning Ashley’s creative hobby into a thriving business . . . and so. much. more!

Ashley and Dino are the first to say they don’t have all the answers, but they welcome you to join them as they share the struggles and successes that come from intentionally staying committed to God and each other. And what it looks like in REAL life to work towards a marriage that is designed to last.

I absolutely love this hardcover part decorating/part marriage/part faith and family book! Ashley and Dino do a wonderful job of telling their story while encouraging the reader to take nuggets they’ve learned and apply them to their own life. I also love the dreamy decor ideas tucked away here and there throughout.

You can learn more and grab your copy here: Designed to Last

XO,

Ruth

Disclosure: This post in partnership with Tyndale Publishers in exchange for my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are 100% my own.