"Preparing For Marriage God's Way" written by Dr. Wayne A. Mack is a must for any couple on the brink of marriage! Don't wait until it's too late to address a variety of issues before the altar. From in-laws to beliefs, this workbook has all the necessary areas to discuss and answer. My wife April have discussed how this book would have saved us so much heartache in the early years, but if you aren't married yet, it's not too late for you! http://www.amazon.com/Preparing-Marriage-Gods-Wayne-MacK/dp/1563220199/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1252893500&sr=1-1

"If Only He Knew" written by Gary Smalley is a stocking stuffer that all wives should give their husbands. You can't go wrong with Gary Smalley who teaches from a sound and Biblical perspective. What I also like about Gary is his openess to share his own experiences in his marriage. Gary leaves no areas untouched in this book so sit back and get ready for some sound and Biblical teaching for men. http://www.amazon.com/If-Only-He-Knew-Resist/dp/0310214785/ref=sr_1_1?ie...

"Love and Respect" by Emerson Eggerichs is a sound Biblical guide for both husbands and wives. Men have the biggest problem with loving while women have the biggest issue with respecting their husband. It teaches wives how to build up their husband from a Biblical perspective and shows how tearing him down can destroy the marriage. For men they are commanded to love their wives as Christ loved the church. The book will leave you feeling extremely convicted and chastened, but provides a Biblical way to improve. http://www.amazon.com/Love-Respect-Desires-Desperately-Needs/dp/15914518...

"The Power of a Praying Husband" Stormie Omartian has done an incredible job on this book written for men. According to her the reason her husband didn't write it was because it would have been a pamphlet and not a book. She breaks down 20 categories of how we should pray for our wives. No husband should be without this reference because Stormie guides us through how to pray for our wife, and since she is a woman herself, she knows how we should pray for them. http://www.amazon.com/Power-Praying%C2%AE-Husband-Deluxe/dp/0736923934/r...

"Revolutionary Parenting" is written by George Barna and I was impressed and humbled by his research. He states in his book that less than 10% of Christian Families read the Bible and have prayer time together even once a week. This book is a solid Biblical resource for how a parent can prepare their children to be spiritual champions for Christ. Although you can't guarantee the result, a parent can insure that they raised their children obediently. http://www.amazon.com/Revolutionary-Parenting-Research-Shows-Really/dp/1...

Tedd Tripp is the author of "Shepherding a Child's Heart". If you are looking for Biblical direction on how to love, care for and discipline your child I highly recommend this resource. If you are anything like me you have concluded that saying "because I said so" only goes so far! Teaching and nurturing our children throught scripture is both powerful and sustaining. It teaches us that opinions mean little because they can always change, but God's Word provides a foundation for our children that will last for eternity. http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=tedd+tripp&tag=mh0b-20&index=s...

Jeff and Cheryl Scruggs Testimony Authors of "I Do Again". I highly recommend their book due to the life applicable story of a couple who encountered a very common issue in their marriage. I appreciate their tranparency as they open the veil of their marriage and teach us through their own experiences. Emotional Affairs are one of the most dangerous and destructive roads to go down in a marriage. Both Jeff and Cheryl have information that could save your marriage if this has been an issue. If you are even in the temptation stage please read this.

http://www.covenantbookstore.com/inmabyrsp.html "The Intimate Marriage" by R.C. Sproul is a practical book applicable to a Biblical Marriage. He is both practical and candid.

http://www.garythomas.com/ Help from Gary Thomas the author of "Sacred Marriage". A book that as a husband has literally knocked me down, chastened me, and sat me back in my chair before I knew what hit me!

Focus on the Family:  Relationships and Marriage  This link will take you to a number of free marriage and family resources sponsored by Focus on the Family. A trusted and Biblical ministry for strengthening your marriage.

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