(Revised: 4/17/2023 – Those Marked with an “*” are Highly Recommended)

ABUSE

• Clarke, David E. Enough Is Enough: A Step-by-Step Plan to Leave an Abusive Relationship with God’s Help.
• *Strickland, Darby A. Domestic Abuse: Help for the Sufferer
• *Strickland, Darby A. Domestic Abuse: Recognize, Respond, Rescue.
• *Strickland, Darby A. Is It Abuse?: A Biblical Guide to Identifying Domestic Abuse and Helping Victims.

MADE IN THE IMAGE OF GOD (The Imago Dei):

• *Brand, Dr. Paul and Philip Yancey. Fearfully and Wonderfully: The Marvel of Bearing God’s Image.
• Hoekema, Anthony A. Created in God’s Image.
• Kilner, John F. Dignity and Destiny: Humanity in the Image of God.
• Lints, Richard. Identity and Idolatry: The Image of God and Its Inversion.
• Seamands, Stephen. Ministry in the Image of God: The Trinitarian Shape of Christian Service.
• *Sproul, R.C. The Hunger for Significance: Seeing the Image of God in Man.
• *Wilkin, Jen. In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character.

THE SINGLE CHRISTIAN

• *Alberry Sam. 7 Myths About Singleness.
• Ballenger, Mark. The Ultimate Guide to Christian Singleness.
• Chediak, Alex. With One Voice: Singleness, Dating & Marriage to the Glory of God.
• Cloud, Henry and John Townsend. Boundaries in Dating: How Healthy Choices Grow Healthy Relationships
• Chapman, Gary. The 5 Love Languages Singles Edition: The Secret That Will Revolutionize Your Relationships
• *Hiestand, Gerald, and Jay S. Thomas. Sex, Dating, and Relationships: A Fresh Approach.
• Maxson, J. Robin and Garry Friesen. “I Do” or “Do I?” Are You Ready To Change Your Relationship Status?
• Maxson, J. Robin and Garry Friesen. Singleness, Marriage, and the Will of God.
• *Pokluda, J.P. and Kevin McConaghy. Outdated: Find Love That Lasts When Dating Has Changed.
• *Pokluda, J.P. and Kevin McConaghy. Welcome to Adulting: Navigating Faith, Friendship, Finances, and the Future.
• *Pokluda, J.P. Welcome to Adulting Survival Guide: 42 Days to Navigate Life.
• Rineheart, Stacy T., and Paula Rinehart. Choices: Finding God’s Way in Dating, Sex, Marriage, and Singleness.
• *Phillips, Richard D., and Sharon L. Holding Hands, Holding Hearts: Recovering a Biblical View of Christian Dating.
• Priolo, Lou. Danger Signs of an Unhealthy Dating Relationship.
• *Segal, Marshall. Not Yet Married: The Pursuit of Joy in Singleness and Dating.
• Smith, William P. Starting Over: How Not to Screw Up Your Next Relationship.
• Smith, William P. Who Should I Date?: Relationship Advice for the Real World.
• *Strachan, Owen. Whole in Christ: A Biblical Approach to Singleness.
• *Stuart, Ben. Single, Dating, Engaged, Married: Navigating Life and Love in the Modern Age.
• *Sweet, Jenilyn. Singleness: Living Faithfully (31-Day Devotionals for Life).

BEFORE GETTING ENGAGED/MARRIED

• *Baker, Ernie. Marry Wisely, Marry Well.
• Burns, Jim & Fields, Doug. Getting Ready for Marriage: A Practical Road Map for Your Journey Together.
• Chapman, Gary. Things I Wish I’d Known Before We God Married.
• Green, Rob. Tying the Knot: A Premarital Guide to a Strong and Lasting Marriage.
• *Harley, Jr. Willard F. I Promise You: Preparing For A Marriage That Will Last a Lifetime.
• Mack, Wayne A. Preparing for Marriage God’s Way: A Step-By-Step Guide for Marriage Success Before and After the Wedding.
• McKinley, Mike. Engagement: Preparing for Marriage (31-Day Devotionals for Life).
• Parrott, Les & Leslie. Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts: Seven Questions To Ask Before and After You Marry.
• Piper, John. Preparing for Marriage: Help for Christian Couples.
• Roberts, Wes & Wright, H. Norman. Before You Say “I Do.”
• Smalley, Greg and Erin. Before You Plan Your Wedding…Plan Your Marriage.
• Smalley, Greg and Erin. Ready to Wed: 12 Ways to Start a Marriage You’ll Love.
• Smith, William P. Should We Get Married?: How to Evaluate Your Relationship.
• Thomas, Gary. 9 Must Have Conversations For a Doubt-Free Wedding Day.
• Thomas, Gary. Preparing Your Heart for Marriage: Devotions for Engaged Couples.
• *Thomas, Gary. The Sacred Search: What if It’s Not about Who You Marry, but Why?
• *Wright, H. Norman. 101 Questions to ask Before You Get Engaged.
• *Wright, H. Norman. Before You Say “I Do”: A Marriage Preparation Guide for Couples.
• *Wright, H. Norman. Before You Say “I Do” Devotional: Building a Spiritual Foundation for Your Life Together.
• *Wright, H. Norman. Starting Out Together: A Devotional for Dating or Engaged Couples.

MARRIAGE

• *Ash, Christopher. Married For God: Making Your Marriage the Best It Can Be.
• Begg, Alistair. Lasting Love. How to Avoid Marital Failure.
• Chan, Francis and Lisa. You And Me Forever: Marriage In Light of Eternity.
• Chapell, Bryan. Each For The Other: Marriage As It’s Meant To Be.
• Chapman, Gary. Happily Ever After: Six Secrets to a Successful Marriage.
• *Chapman, Gary. The 4 Seasons of Marriage: Secrets to a Lasting Marriage.
• Chester, Tim. Gospel-Centered Marriage: Becoming the Couple God Wants You to Be.
• Crabb, Larry. The Marriage Builder. Creating Oneness To Transform Your Marriage.
• *Farley, William P. Marriage In Paradise: How to Have a Genesis two Marriage in a Genesis three World.
• *Curt Hamner, John Trent, et al. Marriage: Its Foundation, Theology, and Mission in a Changing World.
• *Girgis, Sherif, Ryan T. Anderson, Robert P. George, eds. What Is Marriage: Man and Woman: A Defense.
• *Ingram, Chip. Marriage That Works: God’s Way of Becoming Spiritual Soul Mates, Best Friends, and Passionate Lovers.
• *Keller, Timothy and Kathy. The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God.
• Kostenberger, Andreas J. & Jones  David W. God, Marriage, and Family. Rebuilding The Biblical Foundation.
• *LaPierre, Scott. Your Marriage God’s Way: A Biblical Guide to a Christ-Centered Relationship.
• Lewis, Robert & Hendricks, William. Rocking The Roles: Building a Win-Win Marriage.
• Mead, Peter. Lost in Wonder: A Biblical Introduction to God’s Great Marriage.
• *Ortlund, Ray. Marriage and the Mystery of the Gospel.
• Piper, John. This Momentary Marriage: A Parable of Permanence.
• Rainey, Dennis & Barbara. Starting Your Marriage Right: What You Need To Know In The Early Years To Make It Last a Lifetime.
• Rainey, Dennis & Barbara. Staying Close: Stopping The Natural Drift Toward Isolation in Marriage.
• *Savage, Timothy B. No Ordinary Marriage: Together For God’s Glory.
• Smalley, Erin. Reconnected: Moving from Roommates to Soulmates in Marriage (Focus on the Family)
• Smalley, Gary. The DNA of Relationships: Discover How You Are designed for Satisfying Relationships.
• Smalley, Gary & Trent, John. Love is a Decision: Proven Techniques to Keep Your Marriage Alive and Lively.
• *Smalley, Gary and Shawn Stoever. The Wholehearted Marriage: Fully Engaging Your Most Important Relationship.
• Smith, Winston T. Marriage Matters: Extraordinary Change Through Ordinary Moments.
• *Sproul, R.C. The Intimate Marriage: A Practical Guide To Building A Great Marriage.
• *Swindoll, Charles R. Marriage From Surviving to Thriving.
• Thomas, Gary. A Lifelong Love: How to Have Lasting Intimacy, friendship, and Purpose in Your Marriage.
• Thomas, Gary. Cherish: The One Word That Changes Everything For Your Marriage.
• Thomas, Gary. Sacred Marriage: What If God Designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More Than to Make Us Happy?
• Towns, Ruth and Elmer. How To Build a Lasting Marriage: Lessons From Biblical Couples.
• *Tripp, Paul David. Marriage: 6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs to Make.
• Wright, H. Norman. After You Say “I Do.”
• Wright, H. Norman. 101 Ways To Build a Stronger, More Exciting Marriage.
• Young, Ed. The 10 Commandments of Marriage: The Do’s and Don’s for a Lifelong Covenant.

HISTORICAL MODELS OF CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE

• Callahan, Patti. Becoming Mrs. Lewis.
• Curtis, Carolyn and Mary Pomroy Key, eds. Women and C.S. Lewis: What his life and literature reveal for today’s culture.
• DeRusha, Michelle. Katharina and Martin Luther: The Radical Marriage of a Runaway Nun and a Renegade Monk.
• Gerstner, Edna. Jonathan and Sarah Edwards: An Uncommon Union. 
• Lane, Rachel. Francis & Edith Schaeffer: Taking on the World (Trail blazers Series).
• Lewis, C.S. A Grief Observed.
• *Mack, Wayne A. and Carol. Sweethearts For a Lifetime.
• Parkhurst, Louis Gifford. Francis & Edith Schaeffer.
• Rhodes Jr., Ray. Yours, Till Heaven: The Untold Love Story of Charles and Susie Spurgeon.
• *Shaeffer, Edith. The Tapestry: The Life and Times of Francis and Edith Schaeffer.
• Welman, Sam. Francis & Edith Schaeffer.

LEARNING TO MEET ONE ANOTHER’S NEEDS

• *Eggerichs, Emerson. Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires, The Respect He Desperately Needs.
• *Harley, Jr. Willard F. He Wins, She Wins: Learning The Art of Marital Negotiation; His Needs Her Needs: Building an Affair-Proof Marriage; Love Busters: Protect Your Marriage by Replacing Love-Busting Patterns with Love-Building Habits.

MEN AND WOMEN: ENJOYING THE DIFFERENCES

• Burke, H. Dale. Different by Design: God’s Master Plan For Harmony Between Men and Women in Marriage.
• Crabb, Larry. Men and Women: Enjoying The Difference.
• *Farrel, Bill and Pam. Men Are Like Waffles Women Are Like Spaghetti: Understanding and Delighting in Your Differences.
• *Farrel, Bill and Pam. Why Men and Women Act The Way They Do.
• Leman, Kevin. Have a New Husband by Friday: How to Change His Attitude, Behavior & Communication in 5 Days.
• MacArthur, John. Divine Design: God’s Complementary Roles For Men and Women.
• Peacock, Gavin & Strachan, Owen. The Grand Design: Male and Female He Made Them.
• Smalley, Gary. For Better or for Best: A Valuable Guide to Knowing, Understanding, and Loving Your Husband.
• Smalley, Gary. If Only He Knew: A Valuable Guide to Knowing, Understanding, and Loving Your Wife.
• Strauch, Alexander. Men and Women: Equal Yet Different.
• *Strachan, Owen and Jonathan Parnell. Designed for Joy: How the Gospel Impacts Men and Women, Identity and Practice.

COMMUNICATION 

• Bechtle, Mike. How to Communicate with Confidence.
• Brown, Steve. How to Talk So People Will Listen.
• *Chapman, Gary. Now You’re Speaking My Language: Honest Communication and Deeper Intimacy for a Stronger Marriage.
• *Eggerichs, Emerson. Cracking The Communication Code With Your Mate: The Secret of Speaking Your Mate’s Language.
• Petersen, James C. Why Don’t We Listen Better?: Communicating & Connecting in Relationships
• *Tripp, Paul David. War of Words: Getting to the Heart of Your Communication Struggles.
• *Wright, H. Norman. Communication: Key to Your Marriage – The Secret To True Happiness.

CONFLICT

• Chapman, Gary. Everybody Wins: The Chapman Guide to Solving Conflicts without Arguing (Chapman Guides).
• Chapman, Gary. Home Improvements: The Chapman Guide to Negotiating Change with Your Spouse (Chapman Guides).
• Chapman, Gary. The 5 Apology Languages: The Secret to Healthy Relationships.
• *Chapman, Gary & Thomas, Jennifer. When Sorry Isn’t Enough: Making Things Right With Those You Love.
• *Harvey, Dave. When Sinners Say “I Do”: The Power of the Gospel for Marriage.
• *Hoppe, Steve. Marriage Conflict: Talking as Teammates (31-Day Devotionals for Life).
• *Kendall, R.T. Total Forgiveness.
• *Lutzer, Erwin W. When You Have Been Wronged: Moving From Bitterness To Forgiveness.
• *Priolo, Lou. Resolving Conflict: How to Make, Disturb, and Keep Peace.
• *Sande, Ken. The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict.
• *Scott, Stuart. Communication and Conflict Resolution: A Biblical Perspective.
• Smalley, Greg. Fight Your Way to a Better Marriage: How Healthy Conflict Can Take You to Deeper Levels of Intimacy.
• Smalley, Greg. Reconnected: Moving from Roommates to Soulmates in Marriage.

COURTSHIP AFTER MARRIAGE

• Begg, Alistair. Lasting Love: How To Avoid Marital Failure.
• Buzzard, Justin. Date Your Wife: A Husband’s Guide.
• Harley, Jr. Willard F. Fall In Love, Stay In Love.
• *Mack, Wayne A. Sweethearts for a Lifetime: Making the Most of Your Marriage (Strength for Life).
• *Smalley, Greg and Erin Smalley. Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage: 12 Secrets for a Lifelong Romance.
• *Smalley, Gary. Making Love Last Forever.
• *Smalley, Gary and Shawn Stoever. The Wholehearted Marriage: Fully Engaging Your Most Important Relationship.
• *Ziglar, Zig. Courtship After Marriage: Romance Can Last A Lifetime.

DEVOTIONALS

• Chapman, Gary. The One Year Love Language Minute Devotional: A 365-Day Devotional for Christian Couples.
• Chapman, Gary. The Love as a Way of Life Devotional: A Ninety-Day Adventure That Makes Love a Daily Habit.
• Dobson, James C. Night Light: A Devotional for Couples.
• Harley, Willard F. and Joyce S. Joyce. Draw Close: A Devotional for Couples.
• Keller, Timothy and Kathy Keller. The Meaning of Marriage: A Couple’s Devotional: A Year of Daily Devotions.
• Kendrick, Stephen and Alex. The Love Dare Day by Day: A Year of Devotions for Couples.
• Rainey, Dennis and Barbara Rainey. Moments Together for Couples: 365 Daily Devotions for Drawing Near to God & One Another.
• Thomas, Gary. Devotions for a Sacred Marriage: A Year of Weekly Devotions for Couples.
• *Wright, H. Norman. After You Say “I Do” Devotional: Meditations for Every Couple.

DIVORCE AND REMARRIAGE

• *Adams, Jay E. Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage in the Bible: A Fresh Look at What Scripture Teaches.
• *Grudem Wayne. What the Bible Says About Divorce and Remarriage. 
• *Newheiser, Jim. Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage: Critical Questions and Answers.

FINANCES

• *Alcorn, Randy. Managing God’s Money: A Biblical Guide.
• *Alcorn, Randy. Money, Possessions, and Eternity: A Comprehensive Guide to What the Bible Says about Financial Stewardship, Generosity, Materialism, Retirement, Financial Planning, Gambling, Debt, and More.
• *Alcorn, Randy. The Law of Rewards: Giving what you can’t keep to gain what you can’t lose.
• *Alcorn, Randy. The Treasure Principle, Revised and Updated: Unlocking the Secret of Joyful Giving.
• Blue, Ron. Master Your Money: A Step-By-Step Plan For Experiencing Contentment. 
• Blue, Ron & Burkett, Larry. Your Money After The Big 5-0. Wealth For The Second Half of Life.
• *Dayton, Howard. Marriage and Money God’s Way.
• *Dayton, Howard. Your Money Counts: The Biblical Guide to Earning, Spending, Saving, Investing, Giving, and Getting Out of Debt
• Keller, Timothy. Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters.
• *Lowe, Cherie. Slaying the Debt Dragon: How One Family Conquered Their Money Monster and Found an Inspired Happily Ever After.
• MacArthur, John. Whose Money Is It Anyway?
• Ramsey, Dave. Financial Peace Revisited; The Complete Guide to Money; The Money Answer Book; The Total Money Makeover; The Financial Peace Planner: A Step-by-Step Guide to Restoring Your Family’s Financial Health.
• Tripp, Paul David. Sex and Money: Pleasures That Leave You Empty and Grace That Satisfies. 
• *Wood, William C. Getting a Grip on Your Money: A Plain & Simple Christian Guide to Managing Personal Finances, Eliminating Debt, Spending, Saving & Giving, Investing for the Future.
• Yates, Cynthia. Living Well On One Income: In a Two-Income World. 

LOVE LANGUAGES

• *Chapman, Gary. The Five Love Languages: How To Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate.
• *Eggerichs, Emerson. The Language of Love and Respect: Cracking the Communication Code with Your Mate.
• Rosberg, Gary and Barbara Rosberg. 6 Secrets to a Lasting Love: Recapturing Your Dream Marriage.
• Rosberg, Gary and Barbara Rosberg. The 5 Love Needs of Men & Women.
• *Smalley, Gary & Trent, John. The Language of Love: The Secret To Being Instantly Understood. 
• *Trent, John and Gary Smalley. The Two Sides of Love: The Secret to Valuing Differences.

MEN AND WOMEN IN MINISTRY

• *DeYoung, Kevin. Men and Women in the Church: A Short, Biblical, Practical Introduction.
• Gilbert, Greg. Can Women Be Pastors?
• *Grudem, Wayne, ed. Biblical Foundations for Manhood and Womanhood.
• *Kostenberger, Margaret E. God’s Design for Man and Woman. A Biblical-Theological Survey.
• *Kostenberger, Andreas J. and Thomas R. Schreiner, et al. Women in the Church: An Interpretation and Application of 1 Timothy 2:9-15.
• *Piper, John and Grudem, Wayne. 50 Crucial Questions: An Overview of Central Concerns about Manhood and Womanhood.
• *Piper, John and Grudem, Wayne editors. Recovering Biblical Manhood & Womanhood: A Response To Evangelical Feminism.
• Saucy, Robert, and Judith TenElshof. Women and Men in Ministry: A Complementary Perspective.

PERSONALITY DIFFERENCES

• *Biehl, Bobb. Why You Do What You Do.
• *LaHaye, Tim. Spirit-Controlled Temperament.
• *LaHaye, Tim. Why You Act The Way You Do.
• *Leman, Kevin. The Birth Order Book: Why You Are The Way You Are.
• *Littauer, Florence. Personality Plus.
• *Littauer, Florence. Personality Plus At Work.
• *Littauer, Florence. Personality Plus For Couples: Understanding Yourself and the One You Love
• *Littauer, Florence. Wired That Way: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Maximizing Your Personality Type.
• Smalley, Gary and Robert S. Paul. The DNA of Relationships for Couples.

SEXUAL INTIMACY: BECOMING ONE

• Ash, Christopher. How Should Christians Think about Sex? (Questions for Restless Minds).
• *Ash, Christopher. Marriage: Sex in the Service of God.
• Cutrer, William & Glahn, Sandra. Sexual Intimacy In Marriage.
• Dobson, James. Head Over Heels: How To Fall In Love and Land On Your Feet.
• Harley, Jr. Willard F. Five Steps To Romantic Love: A Workbook for Readers of Love Busters and His Needs, Her Needs.
• Howes, Ryan, Rupp, Richard, Simpson, Stephen W. What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew About Sex: A Guide For Christian Men.
• LaHaye, Tim & Beverly. The Act of Marriage: The Beauty of Sexual Love.
• Leman, Kevin. Sex Begins In the Kitchen; Sheet Music: Uncovering the Secrets of Sexual Intimacy in Marriage.
• McBurney, Louis & Melissa. Real Questions, Real Answers About Sex.
• McCluskey, Christopher & Rachel. When Two Become One: Enhancing Sexual Intimacy In Marriage.
• Rosberg, Gary and Barbara Rosberg. The 5 Sex Needs of Men & Women.
• *Wheat, Ed & Gaye. Intended For Pleasure: Sex Technique and Sexual Fulfillment in Christian Marriage.

IF YOUR MARRIAGE IS IN SERIOUS TROUBLE

• *Chapman, Gary. Hope For The Separated: Wounded Marriages Can Be Healed.
• *Chapman, Gary. Loving Your Spouse When You Feel Like Walking Away: Real Help for Desperate Hearts in Difficult Marriages.
• *Chapman, Gary. One More Try: What to Do When Your Marriage Is Falling Apart.
• *Clarke, David E. Enough is Enough: A Step-by-Step Plan to Leave an Abusive Relationship with God’s Help.
• *Clarke, David E. and William G. Clarke. Honey, We Need To Talk: Get Honest And Intimate In 10 Essential Areas.
• *Clarke, David E. Married But Lonely. 
• *Clarke, David E. and William G. Clarke. What Happened To Happily Ever After?
• *Clarke, David E. What To Do When Your Spouse Says, “I Don’t Love You Anymore”: An Action Plan To Regain Confidence, Power and Control.
• *Dobson, James. Love Must Be Tough: New Hope For Marriages In Crisis.
• Gambola, Michael Scott. After an Affair: Pursuing Restoration.
• *Harley, Jr. Willard H. & Chalmers, Jennifer Harley. Surviving An Affair.
• Jones, Robert D. Restoring Your Broken Marriage: Healing After Adultery.
• *Kruger, Mellissa and Michael Kruger. 5 Things to Pray for Your Spouse: Prayers That Change and Strengthen Your Marriage.
• Smith, Winston T. Help! My Spouse Committed Adultery: First Steps for Dealing with Betrayal.
• *Strobel, Lee & Leslie. Surviving A Spiritual Mismatch In Marriage.
• *Summers, Mike. Help! My Spouse Has Been Unfaithful.

Web Resources For Marriage

www.5lovelanguages.com(Gary Chapman Resources for Marriage)

www.crown.org/(Founded by Larry Burkett – Excellent Financial Resources)

www.daveramsey.com/ (Resources for Dave Ramsey on Finances)

www.familylife.com (A Cru Ministry with Resources for Marriage and Parenting)

www.focusonthefamily.com (Founded by James Dobson – Marriage and Parenting)

www.loveandrespect.com (The Ministry of Emerson and Sarah Eggerichs)

www.marriagebuilders.com/(Ministry Resources of Dr. Willard F. Harley)

www.PaulTripp.com (Resources for Marriage and Parenting from Paul David Tripp)

www.smalleyinstitute.com (Resources from Gary and Greg Smalley on Marriage)

Biblical Manhood

• Briscoe, Stuart. The One Year Devotions for Men with Stuart Briscoe.
• Challies, Tim. Sexual Detox: A Guide for Guys Who Are Sick of Porn.
• Challies, Tim. Run to Win: The Lifelong Pursuits of a Godly Man.
• Chapman, Gary. The 5 Love Languages for Men: Tools for Making a Good Relationship Great.
• Coekin, Richard. Men of God.
• Crabb, Larry. Men of Courage: God’s Call to Move Beyond the Silence of Adam.
• Doriani, Daniel M. The New Man: Becoming a Man After God’s Heart.
• Evans, Tony. No More Excuses: Be the Man God Made You to Be.
• Farrar, Steve. Tempered Steel: How God Shapes a Man’s Heart through Adversity.
• *Foster, Michael. It’s Good To Be A Man: A Handbook for Godly Masculinity.
• *Getz, Gene. The Measure of a Man: Twenty Attributes of a Godly Man.
• Hanson, Brant. The Men We Need: God’s Purpose for the Manly Man, the Avid Indoorsman, or Any Man Willing to Show Up.
• *Hughes, R. Kent. Disciplines of a Godly Man.
• *Lambert, Heath. Finally Free (pornography).
• MacDonald, Gordon. Ordering Your Private World.
• Metaxas, Eric. Seven Men: And the Secret of Their Greatness.
• Metaxas, Eric. Seven More Men: And the Secret of Their Greatness.
• *Morely, Patrick. How God Makes Men: Ten Epic Stories. Ten Proven Principles. One Huge Promise for Your Life.
• *Morely, Patrick. The Man in the Mirror: Solving the 24 Problems Men Face.
• *Ortlund, Ray. The Death of Porn: Men of Integrity Building a World of Nobility.
• *Phillips, Richard D. The Masculine Mandate: God’s Calling to Men.
• Rainey, Dennis. Stepping Up: A Call to Courageous Manhood.
• Scott, Stuart. Biblical Manhood: Masculinity, Leadership and Decision.
• *Smalley, Gary, Greg Salley, and Michael Smalley. Men’s Relational Toolbox.
• Smith, Rhett. What it Means to be a Man: God’s Design for Us in a World Full of Extremes.
• *Storms, Sam. Daily Strength: A Devotional for Men.
• *Weber, Stu. Tender Warrior: Every Man’s Purpose, Every Woman’s Dream, Every Child’s Hope.
• Wolgemuth, Robert. Lies Men Believe: And the Truth that Sets Them Free.

Being a Good Dad

• *Beeke, Joel. How Should Men Lead Their Families?
• Chandler, Matt and Adam Griffin. Family Discipleship: Leading Your Home Through Time, Moments, and Milestones.
• *Farrar, Steve. Anchor Man: How a Father Can Anchor His Family in Christ for the Next 100 Years.
• *Farrar, Steve. King Me: King Me: What Every Son Wants and Needs From His Father.
• *Farrar, Steve. Point Man: How A Man Can Lead His Family.
• *Farrar, Steve. Battle Ready: Prepare to Be Used by God.
• *Farrar, Steve. God Built: Forged by God … in the Bad and Good of Life.
• *Farrar, Steve. Real Valor: A Charge to Nurture and Protect Your Family.
• *Farrar, Steve. Standing Tall: How a Man Can Protect His Family.
• Fuller, John. First Time Dad: The Stuff You Really Need to Know.
• Leman, Kevin. Be the Dad She Needs You to Be: The Indelible Imprint a Father Leaves on His Daughter’s Life.
• *Lewis, Robert. Raising a Modern-Day Knight: A Father’s Role in Guiding His Son to Authentic Manhood.
• Michael, David. A Father’s Guide to Blessing His Children (Family Discipleship).
• *Smalley, Gary and John Trent. The Blessing.
• Tyson, Jon. The Intentional Father: A Practical Guide to Raise Sons of Courage and Character.

Being a Good Husband

• *Buzzard, Justin. Date Your Wife.
• *Dobson, James. What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew About Women.
• *Eggerichs, Emerson. The Love & Respect Experience: A Husband-Friendly Devotional That Wives Truly Love.
• *Evans, Tony. For Married Men Only: Three Principles for Loving Your Wife.
• Howes, Ryan, Rupp, Richard, Simpson, Stephen W. What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew About Sex: A Guide For Christian Men.
• *Kruger, Michael and Melissa Kruger. 5 Things to Pray for Your Spouse: Prayers That Change and Strengthen Your Marriage.
• Mahaney, C.J. & Carol. Sex, Romance, And The Glory of God: What Every Christian Husband Needs To Know.
• *Priolo, Lou. The Complete Husband: A Practical Guide for Improved Husbanding.
• *Scott, Stuart. The Exemplary Husband: A Biblical Perspective.
• *Smalley, Gary. If Only He Knew: A Valuable Guide to Knowing, Understanding, and Loving Your Wife.
• *Smalley, Gary. Winning Your Wife Back Before It’s Too Late.
• Weathers, Mark A. How to Pray for Your Wife: A 31-Day Guide.

Mid-Life Helps

• Arterburn, Stephen. 6 Ways for Men to Thrive in Midlife.
• Arterburn, Stephen. Midlife Manual for Men: Finding Significance in the Second Half.
• *Buford, Bob. Finishing Well: The Adventure of Life Beyond Halftime.
• *Buford, Bob. Halftime: Moving from Success to Significance.
• Chester, Tim. You Can Change: God’s Transforming Power for Our Sinful Behavior and Negative Emotions.
• Dunlop, John, MD. Finishing Well to the Glory of God: Strategies from a Christian Physician.
• MacDonald, Gordon. Mid-Course Correction: Re-Ordering Your Private World for the Second Half of Life.
• Peppin, Bruce. The Best Is Yet to Be: Moving Mountains in Midlife.
• *Swenson MD, Richard. Margin: Restoring Emotional, Physical, Financial, and Time Reserves to Overloaded Lives.
• *Tripp, Paul David. Lost in the Middle: MidLife and the Grace of God: Mid-Life Crisis and the Grace of God.
• Wright, H. Norman. What’s Next?: Navigating Transitions to Make the Rest of Your Life Count.
• Ziglar, Zig. Better Than Good: Creating a Life You Can’t Wait to Live.

Biblical Womanhood

• *Dodds, Abigail. (A)Typical Woman: Free, Whole, and Called in Christ.
• *Elliott, Elisabeth. Let Me Be A Woman.
• *Elliott, Elisabeth. Passion and Purity: Learning to Bring Your Love Life Under Christ’s Control.
• Furman, Gloria and Kathleen B. Nielsen. Word-Filled Women’s Ministry: Loving and Serving the Church.
• *Haykin, Michael A. G. Eight Women of Faith.
• *Hughes, Barbara. Disciplines of a Godly Woman.
• *Hunt, Susan. By Design: God’s Distinctive Calling for Women.
• *Hunt, Susan. The True Woman: The Beauty and Strength of a Godly Woman.
• *Hunt, Susan. The Legacy of Biblical Womanhood.
• *Hunt, Susan. Women’s Ministry in the Local Church.
• *Kassian, Mary A. The Feminist Mistake: The Radical Impact of Feminism on Church and Culture.
• *Kassian, Mary A. The Right Kind of Confident: The Remarkable Grit of a God-Fearing Woman.
• *Kassian, Mary A. The Right Kind of Strong: Surprisingly Simple Habits of a Spiritually Strong Woman.
• *Kruger, Melissa. 12 Faithful Women: Portraits of Steadfast Endurance.
• *Kruger, Melissa. Growing Together: Taking Mentoring beyond Small Talk and Prayer Requests.
• *Kruger, Melissa. Identity Theft: Reclaiming the Truth of our Identity in Christ.
• Nielson, Kathleen. Women and God: Hard Questions, Beautiful Truth.
• McLaughlin, Rebecca. Jesus though the Eyes of Women: How the First Female Disciples Help Us Know and Love the Lord.
• Metaxas, Eric. Seven Women: And the Secret of Their Greatness.
• Ortlund, Anne. Disciplines of the Beautiful Woman.
• Ortlund, Jani. Fearlessly Feminine: Boldly Living God’s Plan for Womanhood.
• *Peace, Martha. Becoming a Titus 2 Woman.
• *Saffles, Gretchen. The Well-Watered Woman: Rooted in Truth, Growing in Grace, Flourishing in Faith.
• *Scazzero, Geri. The Emotionally Healthy Woman: Eight Things You Have to Quit to Change Your Life.
• *Wolgemuth, Nancy DeMoss. Adorned: Living Out the Beauty of the Gospel Together.
• *Wolgemuth, Nancy DeMoss. Biblical Portrait of Womanhood: Discovering and Living Out God’s Plan for our Lives.
• *Wolgemuth, Nancy DeMoss. Lies Women Believe: And the Truth that Sets Them Free.

Being a Good Mom

• *Eggerichs, Emerson. Mother and Son: The Respect Effect.
• *Engelsma, Esther. How Can I Feel Productive as a Mom?
• *Ferrer, Hillary Morgan. Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies.
• *Ferrer, Hillary Morgan. Mama Bear Apologetics: Guide to Sexuality: Empowering Your Kids to Understand and Live Out God’s Design.
• Furman, Gloria. Labor with Hope: Gospel Meditations on Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood.
• *Furman, Gloria. Missional Motherhood: The Everyday Ministry of Motherhood in the Grand Plan of God (The Gospel Coalition).
• Furman, Gloria. Treasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full: Gospel Meditations for Busy Moms.
• Gresh, Dannah. A Mom’s Guide to Lies Girls Believe: And the Truth that Sets Them Free (Lies We Believe).
• Halberstadt, Abbie. M Is for Mama: A Rebellion Against Mediocre Motherhood.
• *Hunt, Susan. Spiritual Mothering: The Titus 2 Model for Women Mentoring Women.
• Jensen, Emily and Laura Wifler. Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments.
• Leman, Kevin. What a Difference a Mom Makes: The Indelible Imprint a Mom Leaves on Her Son’s Life.
• Wann, Liz. The End of Me: Finding Resurrection Life in the Daily Sacrifices of Motherhood.

Being a Good Wife

• *Evans, Tony. For Married Women Only: Three Principles for Honoring Your Husband.
• *Kruger, Michael and Melissa Kruger. 5 Things to Pray for Your Spouse: Prayers That Change and Strengthen Your Marriage.
• Leman, Kevin. Have a New Husband by Friday: How to Change His Attitude, Behavior & Communication in 5 Days.
• *Peace, Martha. The Excellent Wife: A Biblical Perspective.
• *Smalley, Erin. *10 Things a Husband Needs from His Wife: Everyday Ways to Show Him Love.
• *Smalley, Erin, Greg, and Gary. The Wholehearted Wife: 10 Keys to a More Loving Relationship.
• *Smalley, Gary. For Better or Best: A Valuable Guide to Knowing, Understanding, and Loving Your Husband.
• *Smalley, Gary. Winning Your Husband Back Before It’s Too Late.
• Thomas, Gary L. Loving Him Well: Practical Advice On Influencing Your Husband.

Vocation and Calling

• Chapman, Gary. The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace: Empowering Organizations by Encouraging People.
• Challies, Tim. Do More Better: A Practical Guide to Productivity.
• Doriani, Daniel M. Work: Its Purpose, Dignity, and Transformation.
• Doriani, Daniel M. Work That Makes a Difference.
• *Grudem, Wayne. Business for the Glory of God: The Bible’s Teaching on the Moral Goodness of Business.
• Guinness, Os. The Call: Finding and Fulfilling God’s Purpose for Your Life.
• *Hamilton, James M. Work and Our Labor in the Lord. 
• Kaemingk, Matthew and Cory B. Willson. Work and Worship: Reconnecting Our Labor and Liturgy.
• *Keller, Timothy. Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God’s Work.
• *Littauer, Florence. Personality Plus At Work.
• *Nelson, Tom. Work Matters: Connecting Sunday Worship to Monday Work.
• O’Donnell, Michaela. Make Work Matter: Your Guide to Meaningful Work in a Changing World.
• Perman, Matt. What’s Best Next: How the Gospel Transforms the Way You Get Things Done.
• Rodin, R. Scott. Stewards in the Kingdom: A Theology of Life in All Its Fullness.
• Smith, Gordon T. Consider Your Calling: Six Questions for Discerning Your Vocation.
• Stevens, R. Paul and Tom Force. Aging Matters: Finding Your Calling for the Rest of Your Life.
• Stevens, R. Paul. Doing God’s Business: Meaning and Motivation for the Marketplace.
• Stevens, R. Paul. The Other Six Days: Vocation, Work, and Ministry in Biblical Perspective.
• Stevens, R. Paul. Taking Your Soul to Work: Overcoming the Nine Deadly Sins of the Workplace.
• Stevens, R. Paul. Work Matters: Lessons from Scripture.
• Palmer, Parker J. Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation.
• Pennings, Ray. How Can I Serve God at Work?
• *Veith, Gene Edward Jr. God at Work: Your Christian Vocation in All of Life.

Relational Help

• Brauns, Chris. Unpacking Forgiveness: Biblical Answers for Complex Questions and Deep Wounds.
• Chapman, Gary. Anger: Taming a Powerful Emotion.
• Clinton, Tim and Gary Sibcy. Why You Do the Things You Do: The Secret to Healthy Relationships.
• Cloud, Henry and John Townsend. Boundaries: When to Say YES, When to say NO To Take Control of Your Life.
• Crabb, Larry. Connecting: Healing Ourselves and Our Relationships.
• Crabb, Larry. Understanding People: Why We Long for Relationship.
• Crabtree, Sam. Practicing Affirmation: God-Centered Praise of Those Who Are Not God.
• Crabtree, Sam. Practicing Thankfulness: Cultivating a Grateful Heart in All Circumstances.
• Dykas, Ellen Mary. Toxic Relationships: Taking Refuge in Christ (31-Day Devotionals for Life).
• Gifford, Greg. Heart & Habits: How We Change for Good.
• Ingram, Chip and Becca Johnson. Overcoming Emotions that Destroy: Practical Help for Those Angry Feelings That Ruin Relationships.
• Jones, Robert D. Pursuing Peace: A Christian Guide to Handling Our Conflicts.
• *Kendall, R.T. Controlling the Tongue: Mastering the What, When, and Why of the Words You Speak.
• *Kendall, R.T. Total Forgiveness.
• Kassian, Mary. Conversation Peace: Improving Your Relationships One Word at a Time.
• Lane, Timothy S., and Paul David Tripp. How People Change.
• Lane, Timothy S., and Paul David Tripp. Relationships: A Mess Worth Making.
• Lane, Timothy S. Unstuck: A Nine-Step Journey To Change That Lasts.
• Lutzer, Erwin. When You’ve Been Wronged: Moving From Bitterness to Forgiveness.
• Marshall, Cheryl and Caroline Newheiser. When Words Matter Most: Speaking Truth with Grace to Those You Love.
• Maxwell, John. Be A People Person: Effective Leadership Through Effective Relationships.
• Miller, Paul E. A Loving Life: In a World of Broken Relationships.
• *Powlison, David. Good and Angry: Redeeming Anger, Irritation, Complaining, and Bitterness.
• Priolo, Lou. Bitterness: The Root That Pollutes (Resources for Biblical Living).
• *Priolo, Lou. Pleasing People: How not to be an “approval junkie.”
• Rainer, Thom S. and Art Rainer. Simple Life: Time, Relationships, Money, God.
• Robinson, Jeff. Taming the Tongue: How The Gospel Transforms Our Talk.
• Satrom, Hayley. Forgiveness: Reflecting God’s Mercy (31-Day Devotionals for Life).
• *Sande, Ken and Kevin Johnson. Resolving Everyday Conflict
• *Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: It’s Impossible to Be Spiritually Mature, While Remaining Emotionally Immature.
• Smalley, Gary. The DNA of Relationships: Discover How You Are Designed for Satisfying Relationships.
• Smith, William P. How To Love Difficult People: Receiving and Sharing God’s Mercy.
• Townsend, John. Boundaries in Marriage: Understanding the Choices That Make or Break Loving Relationships.
• Tripp, Paul David. Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change.
• Viars, Stephen. Overcoming Bitterness: Moving from Life’s Greatest Hurts to a Life Filled with Joy.
• Viars, Stephen. Putting Your Past in Its Place: Moving Forward in Freedom and Forgiveness.
• *Welch, Edward T. Blame It On The Brain: Distinguishing Chemical Imbalances, Brain Disorders, and Disobedience.
• *Welch, Edward T. Caring for One Another: 8 Ways to Cultivate Meaningful Relationships.
• *Welch, Edward T. A Small Book about a Big Problem: Meditations on Anger, Patience, and Peace.
• *Welch, Edward T. A Small Book about Why We Hide: How Jesus Rescues Us from Insecurity, Regret, Failure, and Shame.
• *Welch, Edward T. Side by Side: Walking with Others in Wisdom and Love.
• *Welch, Edward T. When People Are Big and God is Small: Overcoming Peer Pressure, Codependency, and the Fear of Man (Resources for Changing Lives).
• Whitman, Lauren. A Painful Past: Healing and Moving Forward (31-Day Devotionals for Life).
• Wytsma, Ken. Redeeming How We Talk: Discover How Communication Fuels Our Growth, Shapes Our Relationships, and Changes Our Lives.

Families

• Anthony, Michael and Michelle Anthony. A Theology for Family Ministry.
• Anthony, Michelle. Becoming a Spiritually Healthy Family: Avoiding the 6 Dysfunctional Parenting Styles. 
• *Beeke, Joel. How Should Men Lead Their Families?
• Chandler, Matt and Adam Griffin. Family Discipleship: Leading Your Home Through Time, Moments, and Milestones.
• Chapman, Gary and Shannon Warden. The DIY Guide to Building a Family that Lasts: 12 Tools for Improving Your Home Life.
• Chapman, Gary. The Family You’ve Always Wanted: Five Ways You Can Make It Happen.
• Chester Tim. Gospel-Centered Family.
• Earley, Justin Whitmel. Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms.
• *Eggerichs, Emerson. Love and Respect in the Family: The Respect Parents Desire; The Love Children Need.
• Elliot, Elisabeth. The Shaping of a Christian Family: How My Parents Nurtured My Faith.
• Hughes, Kent and Barbara. Disciplines of a Godly Family.
• Jones, Timothy Paul. Family Ministry Field Guide: How Your Church Can Equip Parents to Make Disciples.
• Jones, Timothy Paul, ed. Perspectives on Family Ministry: Three Views.
• *Kostenberger, Andreas J. God, Marriage, and Family: Rebuilding the Biblical Foundation.
• Kimmel, Tim. Grace-Based Parenting: Set Your Family Tree.
• Leman, Kevin. Have a Happy Family by Friday: How to Improve Communication, Respect & Teamwork in 5 Days.
• *Lewis, Robert. Real Family Values: Leading Your Family into the 21st Century with Clarity and Conviction.
• *Newman, Randy. Bringing the Gospel Home: Witnessing to Family Members, Close Friends, and Others Who Know You Well.
• Powell, Kara and Steven Argue. Growing With: Every Parent’s Guide to Helping Teenagers and Young Adults Thrive in Their Faith, Family, and Future.
• Powell, Kara. The Sticky Faith Guide for Your Family: Over 100 Practical and Tested Ideas to Build Lasting Faith in Kids.
• *Sande, Ken. Peacemaking for Families: A Biblical Guide to Managing Conflict in Your Home.
• *Schaeffer, Edith. What is a Family?
• *Smalley, Gary and John Trent. The Blessing: Giving the Gift of Unconditional Love and Acceptance.
• Whitney, Donald S. Family Worship: In the Bible, In History, and In Your Home.