“Night Light: A Devotional for Couples” by James and Shirley Dobson is a heartfelt and practical guide aimed at strengthening and enriching the marriages of its readers through daily devotions.
The Dobsons, renowned for their work in family counseling and Christian ministry, draw on their extensive experience to offer couples a resource that nurtures spiritual and emotional intimacy.
“Night Light” is designed as a year-long journey, with daily entries that include scripture passages, reflections, and prayers specifically for couples. Each day’s devotion is relatively short, making it accessible for busy couples who wish to incorporate spiritual growth into their daily routine.
The Dobsons emphasize the importance of spiritual unity in marriage. Each devotion encourages couples to explore their faith together, advancing a shared spiritual journey that can strengthen their bond.
Effective communication is a recurring theme. The devotions often include questions or prompts for discussion, helping couples to open up to each other and address both the joys and challenges they face.
“Night Light” highlights the biblical principles of love and respect, offering insights into how couples can show appreciation and care for each other in practical, everyday ways.
Recognizing that every marriage faces conflicts, the Dobsons provide guidance on resolving disagreements in a manner that is respectful and constructive. This includes advice on forgiveness, patience, and understanding.
Through personal anecdotes, scriptural teachings, and reflective questions, the devotions aim to help couples deepen their emotional and spiritual connections, promoting a sense of partnership and unity.
“Night Light: A Devotional for Couples” is ideal for couples at any stage of their relationship, from newlyweds to those who have been married for decades. It’s particularly beneficial for those who are seeking to integrate their faith more deeply into their marriage and are looking for structured yet flexible guidance.
“Night Light: A Devotional for Couples” by James and Shirley Dobson is a tool for building a stronger, more loving, and spiritually enriched marriage.
Through thoughtful reflections, practical advice, and opportunities for meaningful interaction, the Dobsons offer couples a path to grow closer to each other and to God.
James 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.
Shirley Dobson is chair of the National Day of Prayer Task Force and director emerita of Focus on the Family. She is the author of Certain Peace in Uncertain Times and coauthor with her husband, Dr. James Dobson, of the award-winning Night Light and Night Light for Parents. Mrs. Dobson is nationally recognized for her contributions to women’s concerns, Christian organizations, and the institution of the family.
Another excellent book by Dr. James C. Dobson titled “Dads & Daughters” :
