About the Book

Love Birds: God’s Plan for a Marriage that Soars

From the very beginning, the enemy’s first attack was aimed at marriage. Today, the assault continues—division, distraction, and disconnection threaten the covenant God designed to be sacred, joyful, and lifelong. But your marriage was never meant to merely survive. It was meant to soar!

In Love Birds, pastor and author Jacob Rodriguez draws from timeless biblical truth and the remarkable qualities of the dove—a bird known for purity, faithfulness, and lifelong partnership—to show couples how to build a marriage that reflects God’s love. With warmth, wisdom, and practical insight, he guides you through ten key lessons, including:

  • Embracing the covenant that anchors your relationship

  • Following the Spirit’s leading as a couple

  • Creating a safe and Christ-centered home

  • Reigniting intimacy and communication

  • Enduring hardship and loss together

  • Reviving your love song and vision for the future

Whether you are newlyweds, celebrating decades together, or preparing for marriage, this book will help you align your relationship with God’s purpose, strengthen your bond, and rediscover the joy of being united in Christ.

More than a book of advice, Love Birds is a journey of prayer, reflection, and practical steps that will transform the way you live together. Your love story is part of God’s greater story—one meant to leave a legacy for generations.

If you’re ready to stop settling for less and start soaring in your marriage, this book is for you.

Sample Chapter 1

About the Author

Jacob Rodriguez is the founder and lead pastor of CityLight Church in Mountain View, California. A passionate communicator and encourager, Jacob has spent over two decades helping people grow in faith, strengthen their families, and live out God’s purpose for their lives.

He and his wife, Cherie, have been happily married for 23 years. Together, they share a heart for marriages and families, believing that strong homes build strong churches. Their love story and ministry partnership have inspired many couples to rediscover connection, healing, and joy in their relationships.

While planting CityLight Church, Jacob also served as President of the National Messengers of Peace, leading a national movement that equipped thousands of young people for ministry and missions. Today, he continues to invest in future leaders as Director of the Northern Pacific Coast Bible College, where he mentors and trains students for Apostolic ministry.

Jacob is the author of several books on faith, leadership, and Christian living, including Hope Again, Growing Young, and Promise Seekers. His newest release, Love Birds, reflects his passion for helping couples experience God’s design for lasting love.

Jacob and Cherie live in Silicon Valley, California, with their two children, Makai and Chloe, where they continue to faithfully serve their church and community.

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