The list below is by no means an exhaustive list and we are constantly adding and changing items, so check back often. If you've read a book or article you think belongs on this list, please email us with the title and author!
Must Reads for the Basics
The areas of gender roles, chores, communication, personality differences, family of origin, and conflict resolution are covered in these resources
The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts
Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas
His Needs, Her Needs by Willard F. Harley, Jr.
Marriage Tune Up DVD Series by Jeff and Debby McElroy
Fit To Be Tied by Bill Hybels
Love and Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
Hedges: Loving Your Marriage Enough to Protect It by Jerry B. Jenkins
Wholehearted Marriage by Dr. Shawn Stoever and Dr. Greg Smalley
Premarital
Prepare To Last by Jeff and Debby McElroy
Before You Say I Do by Wright, Roberts
Preparing for Marriage by Dennis Rainey
Starting Out Together: A Devotional for Dating or Engaged Couples by H. Norman Wright
Ten Great Dates Before You Say “I Do” by David & Claudia Arp
The Most Important Year in a Woman’s/Man’s Life: What Every Bride and Groom Need To Know by Wolgemuth & DeVries
Blended Families
The Smart Stepfamily by Ron L. Deal
Step-Parenting 101 by Dr. Kevin Leman
Conflict Resolution
The Anger Workbook by Minirth & Mieir
The DNA of Relationships by Smalley & Paul
Hope for the Separated: Wounded Marriages Can Be Healed by Dr. Gary Chapman
The Five Languages of Apology by Chapman & Thomas
When Sorry Isn’t Enough: Making Things Right With Those You Love by Dr. Gary Chapman and Jennifer M. Thomas
Finances
Financial Peace Planner by Dave Ramsey
The Complete Financial Guide For Young Couples by Larry Burkett
The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
Discovering God’s Way of Handling Money by Crown Financial
Parenting
Grace Based Parenting by Tim Kimmel
Sacred Parenting by Gary Thomas
The Strong Willed Child by Dr. James Dobson
Creative Correction by Lisa Whelchel
Making Your Children Mind Without Losing Yours by Dr. Kevin Leman
The Birth Order Book by Dr. Kevin Leman
Adolescence Isn’t Terminal by Dr. Kevin Leman
Getting Out of Your Kid’s Faces and Into Their Hearts by Valerie Bell
Faith Shaped Kids: Helping Your Child Grow Spiritually by Valerie Bell
Triggers: Exchanging Parent's Angry Reactions For Gentle Biblical Responses by Lia and Speake
Marriage with special needs
Marriage And A Special Needs Child by Dr. Gregory Popcak
What Color is Monday?: How Autism Changed One Family for the Better by Carrie Cariello
Married with Special Needs Children by Marshak and Prezant
In the Waiting by Marsha Day
Desperate Marriages: Moving Toward Hope and Healing in Your Relationship by Dr. Gary Chapman
The Best Kind of Different: Our Family's Journey with Asperger's Syndrome by Shonda and Curt Schilling
Sex
Sheet Music by Dr. Kevin Leman
Intended for Pleasure by Dr. Ed Wheat
Pillow Talk by Karen Scalf Linamen
Birth Control Comparison Chart
Christian Perspective On Birth Control
Spiritual Growth
Marriage on the Rock by Jimmy Evans
The Power of a Praying Wife by Stormie Omartian
The Power of a Praying Husband by Stormie Omartian
Achieving God's Design for Marriage: Couples Together Growing Toward Oneness by Gillougly
Devotions for a Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas
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