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Night Light: A Devotional for Couples
The challenge of sustaining an intimate, faith-based marriage in today's "hurry-up" society has never been greater. Now Night Light, the inspired, first-ever couples' devotional from Focus on the Family ministry founder Dr. James Dobson and his wife, Shirley, brings spouses together each evening, helping them stay connected with each other and their Lord. Stories that strike an emotional chord, Scripture readings, provocative questions, prayers, and personal commentary from the Dobsons encourage men and women in their homes and spiritual lives. More than just another devotional, Night Light is a practical, uplifting guide for every couple who longs to experience the joyous, intimate, "three-person" marriage covenant God intended.
Whether you're just married or are celebrating your golden anniversary, you need regular, quiet moments with your mate - times to renew love and intimacy between each other and with the Lord. "Night Light, "by Dr. James Dobson and his wife, Shirley, will help you do just that. This daily devotional offers the personal, practical, and biblical insights that have sustained the Dobsons' marriage for forty years and encouraged couples and families around the world. Let "Night Light" enrich your marriage, too -tonight and every night.
Whether you're just married or are celebrating your golden anniversary, you need regular, quiet moments with your mate - times to renew love and intimacy between each other and with the Lord. "Night Light, "by Dr. James Dobson and his wife, Shirley, will help you do just that. This daily devotional offers the personal, practical, and biblical insights that have sustained the Dobsons' marriage for forty years and encouraged couples and families around the world. Let "Night Light" enrich your marriage, too -tonight and every night.
304 pages, Hardcover
First published August 22, 2000
About the author
James C. Dobson
257 books354 followersJames C. Dobson, Ph.D., hosts the daily radio program Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk.
A licensed psychologist and marriage, family, and child counselor, he is a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. For 14 years Dr. Dobson was an associate clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of Southern California School of Medicine, and he served for 17 years on the attending staff of Children's Hospital Los Angeles in the Division of Child Development and Medical Genetics. He earned a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California (1967) in the field of child development.
He is the author of more than 50 books, including The New Dare to Discipline, The New Strong-Willed Child, When God Doesn't Make Sense, Night Light, Bringing Up Boys, and the New York Times bestseller Bringing Up Girls.
Heavily involved in influencing governmental policies related to the family, Dr. Dobson was appointed by President Ronald Reagan to the National Advisory Commission to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. He has also served on the Attorney General's Advisory Board on Missing and Exploited Children, the Department of Health and Human Services' Panel on Teen Pregnancy Prevention, and the Commission on Child and Family Welfare. He was elected in 2008 to the National Radio Hall of Fame, and in 2009 received the Ronald Reagan Lifetime Achievement Award.
Dr. Dobson is married to Shirley and is the father of two grown children, Danae and Ryan, and the grandfather of Lincoln and Luci Rose. He resides in Colorado.
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A licensed psychologist and marriage, family, and child counselor, he is a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. For 14 years Dr. Dobson was an associate clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of Southern California School of Medicine, and he served for 17 years on the attending staff of Children's Hospital Los Angeles in the Division of Child Development and Medical Genetics. He earned a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California (1967) in the field of child development.
He is the author of more than 50 books, including The New Dare to Discipline, The New Strong-Willed Child, When God Doesn't Make Sense, Night Light, Bringing Up Boys, and the New York Times bestseller Bringing Up Girls.
Heavily involved in influencing governmental policies related to the family, Dr. Dobson was appointed by President Ronald Reagan to the National Advisory Commission to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. He has also served on the Attorney General's Advisory Board on Missing and Exploited Children, the Department of Health and Human Services' Panel on Teen Pregnancy Prevention, and the Commission on Child and Family Welfare. He was elected in 2008 to the National Radio Hall of Fame, and in 2009 received the Ronald Reagan Lifetime Achievement Award.
Dr. Dobson is married to Shirley and is the father of two grown children, Danae and Ryan, and the grandfather of Lincoln and Luci Rose. He resides in Colorado.
Connect with Dr. Dobson on:
DrJamesDobson.org
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April 8, 2009
This book is meant to be a nightly devotional for married couples. Monday through Friday you read a couple paragraphs and then answer three or four discussion questions. Saturday and Sunday you just read a longer story without questions to review what you've discussed and prepare you for the next week's topic.
Even though my husband and I only stuck with it for three weeks, I would still tell other couples to give it a try. We only gave up on it because my husband wanted something that was more of an in-depth Bible study we could do together. This book has a single Bible verse on the top of each page, but that's it. The questions were more about relationships. Honestly, without the Bible verses it would feel like your average self-help marriage manual.
Even though my husband and I only stuck with it for three weeks, I would still tell other couples to give it a try. We only gave up on it because my husband wanted something that was more of an in-depth Bible study we could do together. This book has a single Bible verse on the top of each page, but that's it. The questions were more about relationships. Honestly, without the Bible verses it would feel like your average self-help marriage manual.
March 13, 2014
While I think spending time reading and discussing and sharing spiritual experiences with your spouse is crucial, Dobson's ideas of marriage are rooted too deeply in obsolete gender roles to be relevant to me or my relationships.
September 2, 2007
This devotional book was given to my husband and I as a wedding present, and it was probably the most helpful thing we received that day. The devotions are insightful, often funny, and each includes questions for you and your spouse to answer together. Each devotion only takes about 10 to 15 minutes, and that is time very well spent. My husband and I read it together most every night during our first several months of marriage and it was so helpful. If you are newly married, or have been married for a long time and maybe aren't communicating as well as you'd like, I highly recommend this book.
November 14, 2012
This was given to my husband and I as a gift from his brother and sister-in-law. Someone gave it to them or they bought it for themselves and just passed it on to us. We plan to do the same for our best friends who are getting married this summer.
The devotions are short and light but they lead to really great conversations. Husband and I even make up our own questions as we're going along. We can't relate to some things that the book talks about just yet (like children) but we talk about it hypothetically, anyway and I hope we can keep those conversations in mind for when/if these issues do arise. We plan to go through it again in another 10 years or so.
The devotions are short and light but they lead to really great conversations. Husband and I even make up our own questions as we're going along. We can't relate to some things that the book talks about just yet (like children) but we talk about it hypothetically, anyway and I hope we can keep those conversations in mind for when/if these issues do arise. We plan to go through it again in another 10 years or so.
March 7, 2014
My wife and I got this book a few years ago with the intention of using it as designed—to share a devotion together as we went to bed at the end of each day. The problem was that as we went through the discussion questions at the end of each devotional, we'd end up getting in a fight half the time as we shared sensitive thoughts. Not a good way to drift off to sleep. So we shelved the book, until recently I got it out and read it alone as part of my daily devotionals. I really enjoyed it, and shared parts of it with her. I think it's enriched our marriage, but I'm still not sure I'd ever try using it as directed! Let not the sun go down on your wrath...
March 11, 2011
Hubby and I really liked this book. Each week is devoted to a topic. It is introduced on Sunday and each weeknight reading is followed by a few questions tying the topic to your marriage. The topic is then wrapped up on Saturday. This book gave us some great things to think and talk about. I would highly recommend it!
August 26, 2015
My wife and I absolutely loved this devotional. I appreciated that the questions at the end of each lesson got us to ask questions that we normally wouldn't have thought to ask each other (questions that needed to be asked). We also greatly appreciated that it wasn't 'watered down', meaning it wasn't a devotional with a hint of God on the side but rather it was a full-on God centered devotional.
September 12, 2017
I absolutely adore this book! This is a couples devotional that is EXCELLENT! My husband and I are really enjoying going through it together and look forward to the time we spend reading it each night.
January 24, 2008
Jessie and I did this book for about a year and a half. It had good questions about our marriage, us, and our relationship with Christ. It is short and sweet and easy to do before bed, as long as you are not too tired.
April 5, 2010
I'm a pretty young married woman and this was more for people married at least ten years or more (which I am in my 5th year of marriage currently). It was inspiring and very lovely and I enjoyed reading it each night with my husband. I am sure we'll read it again one day together.
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August 6, 2010published by Multnomah Publishers, Inc., P.O. Box 1720, Sisters, Oregon 97759. Found in SHB's pile when we installed the Readers Stand 8/5/2010
Think I read this a couple years ago added to my to-read pile 8/5/10
Think I read this a couple years ago added to my to-read pile 8/5/10
January 1, 2015
This was the first couple's devotional my husband and I tried. It was a nice way to reconnect on both a spiritual level and as a couple every evening. We enjoyed it so much we bought copies for a few other couples we know.
December 7, 2022
Even though my husband and I have only been married two years, the authors covered several topics that will better prepare us for the future. Loved how it was a page long with great discussion questions and ended in a simple prayer. Highly recommend.
June 5, 2007
The very first devotion in this book had me crying. Very, very good devotional for couples!
March 4, 2008
Wonderful devotional...loved it!
May 4, 2008
Very good for a prayer time with your spouse. Quick and relevant. I usually hate Dobson, but they did a good job on this one.
July 16, 2008
This is a great book that I got from a friend as an engagement present. Yes, we are still reading it, but every time we go through it, we have the best discussions! Highly recommend this book.
January 5, 2009
This is such a wonderful devotional for couples. Jason and I give it as a wedding gift to every couple that we know that gets married. we loved reading in it each night before going to bed.
March 27, 2009
Great book for couples, I especially love the prayers at the end of each section.
October 4, 2009
Wasn't really an interenting read for my wife and I. I wanted to see what James C. Dobson had to write about and it seems like I not really fan of his writing.
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February 21, 2010So much!!! Excellent devotional for couples. Thank you Mrs. Reimer (Nye!!)
April 8, 2010
Loved it!
Currently reading
January 21, 2012The best part of my day is spending time with Jeff every night working through this devotional.
July 8, 2012
Scott and I read this the first year we were married. Someone bought it for us as a wedding gift. I remember the "eight cow woman" story!
October 11, 2012
This book was given to us 9 years ago at our wedding. An amazing devotional to share with your spouse.
April 22, 2013
This was a wonderful devotional to share with my husband. I loved that we were able to see and use biblical principles in our marriage. I am passing the book onto a close friend and her husband.
December 28, 2013
Wonderful !!
August 14, 2016
Read this before we had kids, would probably be a different read now. Don't recommend it unless you have kids.
January 31, 2016
Great couples devotiion that you can use again and again! Spend a year reading and doing the exercises and your relationship will be richer for the time you invested.
July 13, 2015
This devotional was recommended to us, and was very insightful, I do recommend it for your walk.
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