Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Recommend Reading on Marriage and Relationships

In case  you didn't know, today is Valentine's Day (hint hint fellas). Since today is the national day of love, I want to recommend a number of helpful resources on marriage and romantic relationships. The following is not an exhaustive list but is a good start. The main thing is to continue to work on your marriage.


When Sinners Say "I Do": Discovering the Power of the Gospel for Marriage by Dave Harvey

This is, without a doubt, one of the best books on marriage and relationships I have read in recent years. The premise of the book is identified in the title: marriage is the uniting of two sinners. What lies at the root of every problem every couple faces is sin. Both sides are guilty of sin. The key to a lasting, healthy, and vibrant marriage, then, is the gospel. Harvey walks us through this unlike any other marriage book does. I strongly recommend this work.


His Needs, Her Needs: Building an Affair-Proof Marriage by Willard Harley

The premise of this book is simple. Men and women are different. The author walks the reader through the five needs of both the husband and wife and how each spouse should serve the other. In principle, it is gospel. If my focus is on meeting the needs of my spouse rather than being consumed with my spouse meeting mine, then our marriage will thrive. This is the model set forth by Paul in Ephesians 5.


The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God by Timothy and Kathy Keller

Tim Keller is one of the best writers and thinkers of our day. Here he and his wife apply his wit and wisdom to marriage. Its worth investing in and includes a fuller treatment of what the Bible says about marriage.


Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs by Emerson Eggerichs

Again the premise is simple. Men and women are different. At our core, each have one basic need. women need love and men need respect. The writer walks the reader through how each gender understand those terms and what role they play in marriage and how we can serve the other the right way. This is not my favorite book, but it remains popular and helpful for many couples.

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