Books & Resources
We recommend the books and resources listed below for personal growth and development. You may click on each title link to order the books directly from this site.
General Marriage; Sex in Marriage;
Marriage Builders; Marriage Devotionals;
Fireproof Resources; Pre-Marriage;
Rearing Children & Teens; Personal
Development; Sexual Temptation;
Spiritual Warfare; Step Families;
Depression; Christian Life;
Temperaments
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Dr. Gary Chapman on the Marriage You've Always Wanted By Moody Publishers Here's the book that inspired Dr. Chapman's bestseller The Five Love Languages. Originally published as Toward a Growing Marriage, this new edition features fresh insights, up-to-date anecdotes, powerful case studies, and compassionate guidance on improving communication, rekindling love, and avoiding financial bondage. End-of-chapter assignments encourage personal growth. An important resource for counselors and pastors. 192 pages, softcover from Moody. |
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Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires, the Respect He Desperately Needs By Dr. Emerson Eggerichs / Thomas Nelson Dr. Emerson Eggerichs' book, Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires, the Respect He Desperately Needs, is based on the biblical passage from Ephesians 5:33 (But every husband must love his wife as he loves himself, and wives should respect their husbands - GODS WORD® translation). His premise is that communication between a husband and wife is often frustrated because of the vastly different ways in which men and women perceive love. Women are wired to need unconditional love and men need to feel unconditionally respected. Revitalize the love in your marriage! A Focus on the Family Recommendation; hardcover. <top> |
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His Needs, Her Needs--15th Anniversary Edition By Willard F. Harley, Jr. / Baker It's no surprise - men and women have radically different priorities. Describing the ten most important needs of men and women, Dr. Harley teaches you how to "affair-proof" your marriage. Learn how to sustain romance, increase intimacy, and deepen your awareness year after year. This 15th anniversary edition features a new preface, plus personal questionnaires and inventories. |
Sex in Marriage
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Sheet Music By Dr. Kevin Leman / Tyndale House You can make beautiful sexual music. In Sheet Music, psychologist and family expert Dr. Kevin Leman makes it clear: If you and your spouse work in tandem, you'll create some of the most stunning sounds ever heard! All it takes is practice...and the right attitude, says Dr. Leman. Sex is about the quality of your entire love life, not just the alignment of your bodies. So if you're willing to forge ahead for the sake of the best marriage you can imagine, this book is for you. It will expand and challenge your thinking, help you start your marriage off right, or go from humdrum to exciting if you're already married. |
Marriage Builders
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The Five Love Languages By Gary Chapman / Moody Publishers Dr. Gary Chapman, Christian marriage counselor and author of The Five Love Languages, helps married couples deal with their unmet needs for love. Because a husband and wife often have different communication styles, it is common for a spouse to not feel or recognize the love given to them. In his bestselling book, The Five Love Languages, Dr. Chapman identifies and explains five unique communication methods - Quality Time, Words of Affirmation, Gifts, Acts of Service, and Physical Touch. Then he encourages couples to learn how to speak love in their spouse's primary love language, not their own. Love is something you do for someone else, not yourself. Begin today. Includes a study guide; paperback. |
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Love Busters, Revised and Expanded By Willard F. Harley, Jr. / Revell Why do so many couples drift into apathy, incompatibility, resentment, even abuse? In this freshly revised and updated edition of his bestseller, Harley identifies six destructive habits that can undermine a marriage and explains how to resolve conflicts over careers, finances, and sex. Learn to change your behavior in order to build - not bust - your love! Hardcover. |
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Torn Asunder: Recovering from an Extramarital Affair By Dave Carder with Duncan Jaenicke / Moody Publishers Marital infidelity is rampant, even within the church. If you or somebody you love has been hurt, here's help! In their updated resource, Carder and Jaenicke help you understand extramarital affairs and sexual addiction; deal with the betrayal and subsequent anger; heal the wounds; and rebuild trust. An excellent resource for pastors, counselors, and laypersons. Paperback. |
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Boundaries in Marriage By Dr. Henry Cloud / Zondervan They're at the forefront of today's Christian counseling movement, and now Drs. Cloud and Townsend help guide couples. Recommending boundaries even in marriage, they show how respecting a spouse's personal "territory" actually strengthens a relationship as well as how to safeguard marriage from intruders such as idols, affairs, and well-meaning parents. <top> |
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Quiet Times for Couples: A Daily Devotional By H. Norman Wright / Harvest House Publishers In just a few moments a day you and your spouse can develop an everlasting love toward one another and reflect the presence of Christ to each other. In Quiet Times for Couples, counselor Norm Wright helps couples nurture their marriages. Each daily devotional contains Scripture verses, meditations, and application exercises. This devotional is a perfect gift for couples. Hardcover with jacket. |
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Night Light: A Devotional for Couples By Dr. James & Shirley Dobson / Tyndale House Before you kiss each other and turn out the light, share a quiet moment together with God! Featuring engaging stories, Scripture readings, thought-provoking questions, prayers, and commentary, the Dobsons' 6-month daily devotional will lead you and your spouse to a deeper intimacy and spiritual communion as you experience the "three person" marriage covenant God intended. 304 pages, softcover from Tyndale. <top> |
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Fireproof, Special Collector's Edition DVD By Provident Music Distribution Fireproof, the latest film from the creators of Facing the Giants and Flywheel, is now available on DVD! Starring Kirk Cameron, the Fireproof movie portrays the inspiring love story of a firefighter, his wife, and a marriage worth rescuing. At work, Capt. Caleb Holt (Kirk Cameron) lives by the old firefighter's adage: "Never leave your partner behind". At home, he lives by his own rules. His job is to rescue others. Now Caleb Holt has to face his toughest job ever, rescuing his wife's heart. Rated PG. Approx. 119 minutes. Bonus Features:
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The Love Dare By Stephen Kendrick & Alex Kendrick / B & H Publishing Group The Love Dare, featured in the new movie Fireproof starring Kirk Cameron, is a forty-day guided devotional experience that will lead your heart back to truly loving your spouse while learning more about the design, nature, and source of true love. Too many marriages end when someone says "I don't love you anymore." The Love Dare discusses how such a statement reveals a lack of understanding about the fundamental nature of true love. Each reading includes Scripture, a statement of principle, the day's "dare," and a journaling area and check box to chart progress. Dare to take The Love Dare, and see your marriage change forever. Paperback. Focus on the Family recommendation. |
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Safeeyes Internet Filtering Software Special Fireproof Edition By Provident Music Distribution Safe Eyes Internet Filtering Software gives you the tools to choose appropriate Internet content for you and your family. It is the easiest, fastest, and most effective way to ensure your family's safety on the Internet. From blocking unwanted Web and email content to monitoring IM, social networking and Internet usage, Safe Eyes provides powerful protection for your family, giving you peace of mind. Great for couples and small groups, its 24/7 Accountability Tools are ideal for couples, small groups, recovery programs and churches by providing designated partners with:
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Saving Your Marriage Before it Starts, Revised: Seven Questions to Ask Before and After You Marry By Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott / Zondervan With more than 600,000 copies sold, this classic has become the gold standard for helping today's engaged and newlywed couples build a solid foundation for lifelong love. This expanded and updated edition has been honed by ten years of feedback, professional experience and the author's own insights to provide you with the practical tools you need for a lasting and loving future together. <top> |
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Preparing for Adolescence: How to Survive the Coming Years of Change By Dr. James Dobson / Gospel Light Talking to your children about sensitive topics is never easy. And yet, what parent wouldn't want his or her child to go into the teen years confident and wise to the challenges of adolescence and beyond? Your children are depending on you to get the information they need and want to face the coming years of change. Dr. Dobson, a leading family psychologist, knows how to speak directly and sincerely to youth about the topics that concern them the most. |
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The New Strong-Willed Child By Dr. James Dobson / Tyndale House Children are going to challenge authority to see where their boundaries lie. But, for the strong-willed child especially, defining those boundaries can be a full-time, frustrating task for parents. Take heart - with over 2 million copies sold and even more updated advice with this recent printing, this book has become a liberating staple for exasperated parents. Full of the proven, practical advice of Dr. James C. Dobson, you'll find out what makes the strong-willed child tick, how you can shape their will without damaging their spirit, how to guide them successfully into adulthood and much, much more. |
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Have a New Kid by Friday By Dr. Kevin Leman / Revell Parents teach their children their ABCs before they enter school; now it's time to teach them the ABCs of life (Attitude, Behavior, and Character). "How?", you ask. Stand up to the plate and take charge. In Have a New Kid by Friday, Dr. Kevin Leman urges you to take his 5-day challenge to implement a new parenting strategy. Based on cause and effect instead of threats or fears, you'll soon be seeing lots of improvement in your child's behavior and experience a closer bond as well. Let the fun begin! Hardcover. <top> |
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Battlefield of the Mind, Winning the Battle in Your Mind By Joyce Meyer / Faithwords If you're one of millions who suffer from worry, doubt, confusion, depression, anger or condemnation, you are experiencing an attack in your mind. Overcoming negative thoughts that come against your mind brings freedom and peace. Find out how to recognize damaging thought patterns and stop them from influencing your life. In Battlefield of the Mind, Joyce Meyer guides you through an honest self-appraisal by sharing the trials, tragedies and ultimate victories of her own marriage, family and ministry---including the truth she learned about what she was thinking and feeling every step of the way. You'll gain insight into how Joyce won the battle in her own mind---and how you can as well. You'll also discover how to:
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Boundaries, Softcover By Dr. Henry Cloud / Zondervan Having clear boundaries is essential to a healthy, balanced lifestyle. A boundary is a personal property line that marks those things for which we are responsible. In other words, boundaries define who we are and who we are not. Boundaries impact all areas of our lives: Physical boundaries help us determine who may touch us, mental boundaries give us the freedom to have our own thoughts, emotional boundaries help us to deal with our own emotions and spiritual boundaries help us to distinguish God's will from our own. <top> |
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Anger: Handling a Powerful Emotion in a Healthy Way By Gary Chapman / Northfield Press What is anger? Where does it come from? And how can we handle it in a healthy, godly way? There is much confusion on the issue - especially for Christians. You'll find the answers to these questions and more in this handy guide. Includes quick takes on topics like responding to an angry person, "good" vs. "bad" anger, forgiving, and other important issues for you and your family. Includes discussion guide. Revised and updated edition of The Other Side of Love, by Dr. Gary Chapman. |
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Every Man's Battle: Winning the War on Sexual Purity One Victory at a Time By Stephen Arterburn / Random House, Inc From the television to the Internet, print media to videos, men are constantly faced with the assault of sensual images. It is impossible to avoid such temptations ... but, thankfully, not impossible to rise above them. Shattering the perception that men are unable to control their thought lives and roving eyes, Every Man's Battle shares the stories of dozens who have escaped the trap of sexual immorality and presents a practical, detailed plan for any man who desires sexual purity. Perfect for men who have fallen in the past, those who want to remain strong today, and all who want to overcome temptation in the future. Includes a special section for women, designed to help them understand and support the men they love. |
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Somebody's Daughter DVD and Audio CD By Vision Video In Somebody's Daughter you meet five individuals who could be your neighbors. They were looked up to by wives, children, church folk. But porn was secretly eating each of them alive, just like it's eating millions in the world today. Watch and listen as three men and a husband and wife share their intensely personal struggle of how pornography crept in an ravaged their lives. This groundbreaking DVD/CD confronts the darkness and lies of this addictive force with compelling honesty and hope. Includes bonus CD featuring original songs, more personal stories, poetry and readings. DVD coded for all regions. Approx. 62 minutes. Special Features: DVD Bonus CD |
Spiritual Warfare
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Praying God's Word By Beth Moore / B & H Publishing Group In Praying God's Word, Beth Moore teaches how the truth of Scripture and the power of prayer can help destroy the strongholds of sin in your life. Moore begins by carefully identifying fourteen common strongholds such as anger, unforgiveness and addiction that threaten to destroy your spiritual life. She then presents Scriptures that are arranged in prayer form, so that you can use them as a means of fighting against and ultimately destroying these strongholds of sin. <top> |
Step Families
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The Smart Stepfamily By Ron L. Deal / Bethany Ron Deal understands the inner workings of the step-family and provides practical, realistic solutions to the issues they face. With a biblical perspective, he helps remarried and soon-to-be-married couples solve the everyday puzzles of step-parenting, learn communication skills with ex-spouses, deal with the common pitfalls and so much more. <top> |
Depression
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Get Out of That Pit: Straight Talk about God's Deliverance from a Former Pit-Dweller By Beth Moore / Thomas Nelson No matter how you got stuck in a pit and no matter how long you've been there, whether you deserve it or not, your Redeemer is waiting, and He promised that you can get out of that pit once and for all. Drawing from the text of Psalm 40 and her own time in the pit, author Beth Moore encourages readers that no matter what has come before, there is deliverance and healing in Christ and it's yours to claim. <top> |
Christian Life
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The Purpose-Driven Life By Rick Warren / Zondervan In this remarkable best-seller, Rick Warren will help you understand God's purpose and plan for your life so that you can learn to live the life for which you were created. The book is divided into forty short chapters so that it can either be read as a personal devotional or studied in a small group setting. Don't let yourself or your family and friends go without this life-transforming book! For additional resources, visit the Purpose-Driven Life Shop. |
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The Temperament God Gave You: The Classic Key to Knowing Yourself, Getting Along with Others, and Growing Closer to the Lord By Art Bennett & Laraine Bennett / Sophia Institute Press Unlock the secret of your personality and learn how to be a better spouse, parent, friend, and Christian! The Temperament God Gave You takes a Catholic look at the four classical temperaments identified by ancient philosophers and attaches a Catholic spirituality that will help you discover the path to holiness that's right for you. Paperback. |
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The Temperament God Gave Your Spouse: Improving Your Marriage by Understanding Your Spouse By Art Bennett & Laraine Bennett / Sophia Institute Press Sometimes we wish we could change our spouse to be just like us, but true marital bliss comes from learning to appreciate and respect the person you married and God created. In Art and Laraine Bennett's book, The Temperament God Gave Your Spouse, they show Christian couples how to recognize the four classic temperaments (Choleric, Sanguine, Melancholic, and Phlegmatic) and use them to better understand your spouse, yourself, and God. Through a better understanding of your and your spouse's temperament, you can love your marriage partner more selflessly in the sacrament of Christian marriage. Paperback. |
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Spirit Controlled Temperament, Revised By Tim LaHaye / Tyndale House Find out what makes you tick. Who are you and why do you do the things you do? We are all born with a particular type of temperament with distinct strengths and weaknesses. In Spirit-Controlled Temperament, Dr. Tim LaHaye shows us how God can transform your natural weaknesses and make you a dynamic and effective Christian. Whether you are a Sanguine, Choleric, Melancholy, or Phlegmatic, you can learn how to live above anger, fear, depression, and selfishness. |
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The Two Sides of Love By Gary Smalley & John Trent / Living Books Not many understand how to communicate in a way that is both loving and effective. This book will change that! Best-selling authors Gary Smalley and John Trent explain how to balance love's hard and soft sides to help readers develop strong relationships with their spouse, children, friends . . . Anyone! <top> |