Letters to My Daughters: The Art of Being a Wife

Seeing Your Christian Marriage as a Work of Art

Through more than four decades of marriage, Barbara and Dennis have experienced it all—triumphs, tragedies, mistakes, and enduring love and joy. As her daughters began their own married lives, Barbara felt compelled to share the lessons she learned from her own marriage and years of ministry to couples. In these thoughtful letters, she answers tough questions from young wives, addressing the realities of Christian marriage with honesty, warmth, and grace.

Marriage is a complex work of art, requiring husband and wife to fulfill their unique callings while working in harmony to create a beautiful whole greater than the sum of its parts. Throughout this visually captivating and gift-worthy book, Barbara uses the arts—painting, dancing, gardening, and more—to illustrate how love, faith, and perseverance transform marriage into a masterpiece.

Letters to My Daughters offers heartfelt wisdom and marriage help, inspiring wives to embrace the beauty of God’s design for their marriage.

Barbara Rainey is a best-selling author and cofounder of FamilyLife®, a ministry of Cru®. Together, Barbara and husband Dennis have spoken at over 150 FamilyLife Weekend to Remember® marriage getaways and authored or co-authored more than 35 books, including best-selling Moments Together for Couples, Staying Close, and her most recent, Letters to My Daughters: The Art of Being a Wife. Since her Ever Thine Home® product launched in 2011, Barbara has been helping families intentionally express their faith beautifully in their homes.

She and Dennis have been married since 1972 and love laughing with their six children and growing number of grandchildren. They still serve with Cru and can be followed at TheRaineys.org.