I Do Again: How We Found a Second Chance at Our Marriage--and You Can Too (Paperback)

~ (Author), Jeff Scruggs (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"I can't tell you all the life change that has occurred at The Village because of what our great God and King has done in the lives of Jeff and Cheryl Scruggs. The ripple effect is still roaring through our people. Adultery has
been confessed, restoration sought, and healing attained by so many who heard their words. Their story needs to be heard. It is the gospel in action!"
--Matt Chandler, lead pastor, The Village Church, Highland Village, TX
"Every once in a while a story comes along that makes a pastor's heart beat faster. Could it be that marriages that have failed miserably still get healed, survive, and flourish? The answer is a resounding "Yes! "We have seen it happen thanks to Cheryl and Jeff Scruggs. I simply could not recommend them any higher."
--Pete Briscoe, senior pastor, Bent Tree Bible Fellowship, Carrollton, TX
"Jeff and Cheryl Scruggs's personal journey of discovering God's principles of forgiveness and healing is now being used to transform marriages that seem beyond repair. They have been providentially prepared for this.When you read this story of a dead marriage resurrected, you will find hope that any marriage can be brought back to life."
--Steve and Mary Farrar, best-selling authors and popular couples' counselors and speakers
"What this couple has to say truly will provide hope for marriages in ways that worldly solutions can't begin to offer. ApplyingGod's truth in a unique and powerful way is the core of the Scruggses' prevailing ministry."
--Linda Paulk, president and CEO of Sky Ranch Camps, Tyler, Texas

"Have you felt your marriage is beyond hope? Jeff and Cheryl allow the reader to see and experience what this elusive thingcalled hope looks and feels like in a couple's life. It is their hearts' desire to comfort and encourage
others as they have been comforted and encouraged.What a gift!"
--Steve Fischer, MS, MA, counselor, pastor, Stonebriar Community Church, Frisco, Texas
"We have been thrilled to see God using Jeff and Cheryl to reach out to broken and struggling marriages. Their humility and servants' hearts allow others to feel safe, and as a result, they're reaching couples with God's message of hope and reconciliation."
--Frank and Judy Waterer, FamilyLife, Campus Crusade

Product Description

An attractive young couple, Jeff and Cheryl Scruggs seemed to have it all: professional success, adorable twin daughters, and a good marriage. But their picture-perfect image concealed a widening chasm between two people unable to connect on an intimate, soul-deep level.

Ten disappointing years of marriage. Seven painful years of divorce. One remarkable, true-life story of a love rescued by God.

After years of frustration, Cheryl’s longing for emotional fulfillment led to an affair and, finally, a divorce that left Jeff utterly devastated and seething with anger. Yet, incredibly, seven years later, Jeff and Cheryl once again stood at the altar, promising to “love, honor, and cherish” one another. A new and vibrant love had risen out of the ashes of this family’s pain.

I Do Again reveals the hidden secrets that slowly destroyed this marriage and the spiritual awakening that opened the way to healing. A riveting account of the power of prayer and redemption, this remarkable book offers renewed hope for even the most troubled marriages–and reveals why the rewards of restoration are well worth the wait.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: WaterBrook Press (December 16, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1400074452
• ISBN-13: 978-1400074457
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #189,181 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book!, January 1, 2009

By	L, Clark Plano, TX - See all my reviews

I Do Again is an engaging and thought provoking book about God's plan for marriage and His design for couples to deepen their walk both together and individually. As a Christian wife and mother, I know my relationship with Jesus must be first for me to give my husband and kids my very best. This book brings to the forefront the message of total and complete surrender. Jeff and Cheryl are completely transparent telling their story humbly and without excuse. I highly recommend this book. Many will be encouraged and uplifted by their testimony of restoration. Loved this book!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I do again, January 7, 2009

By	R. Corwin (texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Great!!! This isn't just a story about marriage and divorce. It's a story about how the love of God transforms hearts. It's a story about God's strength and love in a surrendered life. I read it straight through. I have been married for 33 years to my high school sweetheart. Even my marriage is strengthen by the truths in this book. I will be recommending it to all the women I counsel. Thank you Scruggs for sharing the story of your love for each other and for your God!

Mona Corwin
Amazing Things Ministry
Texas

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can remarriage work?..., December 18, 2008

By	Readers Favorite "Readers Favorite" (Hawesville, KY USA) - See all my reviews

Can remarriage work?...
I was skeptical when I opened the book. Rarely have a seen a "remarriage" work. However, I over looked an important element. God is bigger than our problems, attitudes, and flaws. "Through Him all things are possible."

Cheryl and Jeff Scruggs are proof that with God a "remarriage" can be successful. The authors courageously share the pain of a failed marriage and all that led up to it. Seven years after their divorce, they once again found themselves at an altar exchanging vows. I Do Again is written with great honesty in hopes of aiding other couples.