Resources
WEBSITES
In our many years of searching for great resources on marriage, we have come across some solid ministries and websites that are really helpful. And let's just admit it, we ALL need help in our marriages!! Click on the one below and check them out. Lots of free content on all the sites and some also with resources that you can purchase!
NEW: Through the Word Site -- Great audio teaching (podcast and mobile app) on the Bible chapter by chapter, but also by Bible topics, and other Bible journeys.
Got Questions Site -- Biblical answers to questions many folks have about God and the Bible
Dennis and Barbara Rainey's site for marriage and parenting help!
Look at the Book - Great teaching on God's Word from John Piper
https://www.desiringgod.org/labs/all
FamilyLife -- Christ-centered resources for your marriage
https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/
Focus on the Family -- Great Christian resources for your marriage
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/
Ligonier Ministries - Great Resources for helping you in your walk with Christ!
Grace Marriage -- Great marriage resources to help couples and churches
For Couples: https://www.gracemarriageathome.com/
For Churches: https://www.gracemarriage.com/home/
Life Over Coffee (formerly Rick Thomas) -- Great free resources for marriage and for growing in your relationship with Christ.
Marriage Revolution -- Marriage Blog – great posts to check out
https://www.marriagerevolution.org/resources/blog/
Fierce Marriage -- see their latest post, podcasts, etc.
For Blended/Step-Families -- FamilyLife Blended
CCEF -- Christian Counseling and Education Foundation - Resources to Help
https://www.ccef.org/resources/
Desiring God Ministries -- Marriage Related Help
https://www.desiringgod.org/topics/marriage#
Enduring Word Commentary - Great, free online Bible commentary
https://enduringword.com/#commentary
The Gospel Coalition – Explore or search your topic of interest
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org
The Biblical Counseling Coalition – Explore or search your topic of interest
https://www.biblicalcounselingcoalition.org
Paul David Tripp Ministries --- great content to explore
https://www.paultripp.com/content
Association of Biblical Counseling – Help on Marriage
https://christiancounseling.com/category/blog/marriage/
BOOKS
See our personal list of books that we think are "spot on" when it comes to helping husbands and wives have a growing marriage relationship. Our vertical relationship with God is the most important part of us growing together in marriage!
Books to Help Your Marriage
NEW!! The Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn. So many of us, as couples, have conflict around finances. And this small put powerful book can get you both on the same foundation about money and finances from a Biblical perspective. Click here for The Treasure Principle
NEW!! Finally Free by Heath Lambert. This is a must-have book for any spouse that has stuggles with pornography. It is a book that we use frequently in helping couples. Click here for Finally Free.
The Grace Marriage by Brad and Marilyn Rhoads - great new book just out for 2023. Choosing to show your spouse the same grace Christ has showed you liberates you to walk in freedom and fullness of joy. Click here for The Grace Marriage
Love and Respect by Emmerson Eggerichs -- we believe this is a "must read" for every couple.
Click here for Love and Respect
Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas -- one of our two all-time most helpful books.
Click here for Sacred Marriage
I Still Do by Dave Harvey – Great book for any couple married 4-5 years or longer.
The Meaning of Marriage by Tim Keller – another “must read” for any Christian couple.
Click here for The Meaning of Marriage
What Did You Expect by Paul David Tripp -- a book that will challenge you to a deeper level in your marriage. Click here for What Did You Expect
Growing Your Spiritual Connection by Glen and Shawn Solberg -- a book that is designed to help any married couple begin and continue the practice of praying together.
Click here for Growing Your Spiritual Connection
Thriving Despite a Difficult Marriage by Chuck and Michael Misja -- a book to help any spouse move from hoping in your marriage to hoping in God, the Creator and Sustainer of marriage. Click here for Thriving Despite
Fight Fair by Tim and Joy Downs --- Good book on working through conflict.
The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman -- a classic book every couple would benefit from reading. Click Here for The 5 Love Languages
Three Pre-marital Books: But we often have married couples read these too!!
Tying the Knot by Rob Greene – really good Christ-focused book!
Catching Foxes by John Henderson – we wish we had gone through this before we got married!
The Sacred Search by Gary Thomas – a great resource to give those who are contemplating marriage. Click Here for The Sacred Search