I Promise

Somewhere beneath the triumphs, tribulations, successes, disappointments, hopes, and hurts of marriage lies the promises we made to our spouse. We promised love, fidelity, respect, through sickness and in health. This book is about one average guy of average means who has struggled to keep those promises and failed on many occasions. It's a glimpse into the heart of a Christian soldier who fights for his marriage with no basic training. To be sure the battle is not flesh and blood but against powers and principalities of a world set against God's purpose for marriage. This book is a journey of self-discovery and a transparent model of what he faces everyday as a husband. Read closely and honestly, and perhaps discover that this book is about you. David Martin attended Rochester Institute of Technology where he studied technical communications. He now works as an independent computer consultant for small businesses. He has been married for 8.5 years to his wife Darie Martin. He is a father to Daniel Zachary Martin, 3.5 years old, and Danaye Nicolette Martin, 1 year old. During the past 6 years, he and his wife have served as Vice President of Development for The Marriage Mentoring Network, a non-profit organization that holds monthly events such as workshops with the goal of strengthening the quality of marriage relationships. He is also a founding member of the Marriage Ministry at Christian Cultural Center under the pastoral leadership of Dr. A. R. Bernard Senior. David and his family currently live in Long Island, New York.