Someone came between Lee and Leslie Strobel, threatening to shipwreck their marriage. No, it wasn''t an old flame. It was Jesus Christ.

Leslie''s decision to become a follower of Jesus brought heated opposition from her skeptical husband. They began to experience conflict over a variety of issues, from finances to child-rearing. But over time, Leslie learned how to survive a spiritual mismatch. Today they''re both Christians--and they want you to know that there is hope if you''re a Christian married to a nonbeliever.

In their intensely personal and practical book, they reveal:

• Surprising insights into the thinking of non-Christian spouses
• A dozen steps toward making the most of your mismatched marriage
• Eight principles for reaching out to your partner with the gospel
• Advice for raising your children in a spiritually mismatched home
• How to pray for your spouse--plus a 30-day guide to get you started
• What to do if you''re both Christians but one lags behind spiritually
• Advice for single Christians to avoid the pain of a mismatch