She worked in law enforcement which she found exciting and never, ever boring. I thought i knew everything about my friends story, but after reading beyond ordinary in two days, i learned so much about them and marriage. What a great reminder to never settle for an ordinary marriage. Called refineus, the blog was written by justin and trisha davis, a couple who got married in 1995, only to see their marriage and ministry disintegrate.
Their own failure to recognize the warning signs almost resulted in the end of their marriage, their family, and their ministry. As a young married couple, justin and trisha never dreamed that their marriage would take the direction it did. Justin and trisha davis know just how dangerous ordinary can be. Justin received his ba in christian education, and trisha later earned her ba degree from indiana university. At the time, justin was on staff at a large church in nashville, tn, and he and trisha were nationally sought after speakers after writing their first book, beyond ordinary. And when we begin to settle for ordinary, its easy to move from i do to im done. Together, they reveal the mistakes they made, the work they avoided, the thoughts and feelings that led to an.
This is an awesome memoir of a couple sharing their marriage journey from beyond ordinary to extraordinary. Justin and trisha davis are powerful examples of gods ability to breathe new life into a marriage that seems to have reached the end. The two moved to indianapolis to plant a church, and that church was growing and thriving. Although we live in a world where were hammered with the marketing lie that happiness is found with newer. After successfully planting their first church, justin had an affair with a staff member, who was also trishas best friend. Justin and trisha davis have given us a profound gift of transparency and practical hope in beyond ordinary.
Our passion is to help prevent the melt down of marriages by equipping couples to pursue the marriage god has in mind. After successfully planting their first church, justin had an affair with a staff member, who was also trisha s best friend. Beyond ordinary encourages every couple to believe that their relationship can become truly extraordinary. This is a great, realistic book filled with life lessons we all need to apply. Start marriage right justin and trisha davis, author at start. In this episode we get to hear the story of gods healing and redemption in the marriage of. It immediately resonated with me because one thing that my husband and i have prayed for since our wedding is an extraordinary marriage.
For two months, their marriage was on life support. Justine davis was born during a snowstorm in iowa but raised in sunny california. What followed was a 4year journey of pain, grief and ultimately the. Justin and trisha davis were a great ministry team. In 2005, three years into a growing church plant in indianapolis, justin had an affair with a woman on his staff who happened to be trishas best friend. Justin and trisha davis, authors of beyond ordinary, believe that ordinary is the greatest danger to any marriage.
Each chapter includes personal testimonies from justin and trisha as they unfold their marriage story, it. Sharing their story of pain, loss and redemption, refineus is igniting a movement to build healthy marriages and families. What i do know, however, is that this book is funny, engaging, challenging, and extremely convicting. She didnt think seriously about writing for several years. Having never read a book on marriage prior to this one, i have no idea whether or not thats true. The davis have generously provided the first chapter on beyond ordinary for free, which you can download here, or, you can buy the book on amazon.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read beyond ordinary. Going beyond ordinary in your marriage the mom creative. Without attention and effort, a marriage is destined for ordinary or worse. Justin and trisha davis currently, justin is on staff at cross point church, recently named the 6th fastest growing church in the country. Beyond ordinary marriage a conversation with justin. Justin and trisha met at lincoln christian university in lincoln, illinois. The couple had put their ministry before their marriage. In this beautifully written book, justin and trisha take us inside the slow fade that occurred in their own marriageeach telling the story from their own perspective. Justin and trisha davis return to ministry is the result of a victorious battle for their marriage and family. Justin and trisha davis are powerful examples of gods ability to breathe new life into a marriage that seems. Justin and trisha davis justin is on staff parttime as a pastor of cross point church, recently named the 6th fastest growing church in the country. Join facebook to connect with trisha davis and others you may know. They are the coauthors of their first book, beyond ordinary.
Our friends justin and trisha davis have a beautiful story of redemption in their marriage and they recently released a book called beyond ordinary. Justin and trisha davis, restoring hope renewing relationships. When a good marriage isnt good enough from tyndale house publishers, is available now. When a good marriage just isnt good enough ebook written by justin davis, trisha davis. In 2014, justin and trish felt god leading them to launch a movement of hope in the city of indianapolis. Justin and trisha davis recognized a need to begin conversations about pornography, lust, adultery and the hidden parts of marriage that the church doesnt often talk about. We both attended lincoln christian university in lincoln, il where we met and fell in love with justin adamantly asking trisha out twice a week for 6 months before she said yes. What justin and trisha davis have given us in their book beyond ordinary. The davises return to ministry is the result of a victorious battle for their marriage and family. It seemed like a tremendous success, but problems under the surface would soon emerge.
Through their own journey they point the way to better relationships and healing for all of us, whether we are struggling or striving. Ordinary is the belief that this is as good as it will ever get. Justin and trisha davis returned to ministry in 2009 following a four year journey of restoration. Join facebook to connect with justin davis and others you may know. In this beautifully written book, justin and trisha take us inside the slow fade that occurred in. Refineus is a result of the restoration god performed in their lives and the resulting passion to help other couples find the same healing, orhopefullyto avoid the same mistakes. By justin and trisha davis back of the book how safe is your marriage. In april, exponential network and ed stetzer released a survey revealing that one of the greatest needs among church planters is emotional support, especially in their marriages. Justin and trisha davis, author at relevant magazine. Our return to ministry is the result of a victorious battle for our marriage and family. The biggest threat to any marriage isnt infidelity or miscommunication.
Start marriage right justin and trisha davis, author at. January 16, 20 the first thing that captured my attention with this book was the title, beyond ordinary. Heres a brief clip of my conversation with justin and trisha about beyond ordinary, as well as a trailer for the book. They reveal the mistakes they made and the heartchange that had to occur in both of them before they could. In 2009 they founded refineus ministries using their story of failure, loss, and transformation to guide the church, pastors, and church planters towards a healthy marriage and family.
My favorite thing about this book is that its not a book on how to have a. In beyond ordinary, the couple takes us inside the slow fade that occurred in their own marriage. Justin and trisha davis are powerful examples of gods ability to breathe new life into. Justin and trisha davis know that reality all too well. Justin and trisha davis booking agency profile call christian speakers 360 at 1. Justin and trisha davis are the founders of refineus marriage ministries, with a. The words cool words islamic quotes religious quotes great quotes quotes to live by me quotes wisdom quotes famous quotes. She spent the next two years selling nineteen more. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. What do you hope changes for your marriage after reading this book. After successfully planting their first church, justin had an affair. After successfully planting our first church, justin had an affair with a staff member, who was also trishas best friend. Justin and trisha davis know all too well the dangers of settling for an ordinary marriage. Beyond ordinary by gary thomas, justin davis and trish.