Relationship Resources

Goes through each of the main phases in our journey toward marriage, highlighting a key theme for each. Best for those in their twenties. You can also get a bible study guide that goes along with the book.

Lots of great articles and resources on dating from people like John Piper.

Discover the essential biblical foundation, heart attitudes, and 3 powerful tests to get ready for a marriage that glorifies God and brings you joy.

It's easy to think dating and marriage will meet all their needs, but... that's simply not true. God doesn't want us to sit back and wait for him to bring us 'The One'. This book helps singles find joy, and live for Christ now, before they get married.

Are you in a dating relationship? Find out whether you're heading toward a healthy, godly marriage with this free guide.

This book could be useful for anyone single through the first year or so of marriage, and is based off of the Song of Solomon. Matt Chandler is biblical, direct and has a great sense of humor. Fantastic reviews on Amazon.

This is the premarital counseling assessment my wife and I use in our work with couples, and will help you zero in on your strengths and weaknesses as a couple. BUT: SYMBIS requires you to work with a trained facilitator so you get the most out of it. Feel free to reach out to my wife and I to see if we're a good fit for you. (We offer virtual sessions.) Or, visit SYMBIS's site to learn more, and find another facilitator near you. Also available: companion book, and his and her workbooks.

You know you're 'supposed' to do premarital counseling, but not all Christian premarital counseling - quite honestly - is adequate. Find out the key topics you need to cover, and how to choose a quality premarital counselor or couple.

One of my favorite books on marriage, this book is classic Keller. He breaks down the common myths about marriage in our culture, and offers a thoughtful, biblical perspective on how we can have a marriage that honors God and brings us joy. Has an accompanying study guide and couples devotional, too.

I respect the relationship Francis Chan has with Christ deeply, and the unique perspective he brings. That comes across in everything he creates, including this book on marriage, where he reminds us that the way to have a great marriage is not by focusing on marriage. Also available: a workbook to help you apply it to your marriage.

This fantastic book contains a rare balance of scripture, big picture principles, and practical strategies. It focuses on how the everyday moments of your marriage can be transformed by God. Because Smith has extensive experience as a pastor and counselor, there are lots of great stories and illustrations, too. His chapter 'Person or Object, Honor or Manipulation?' alone is worth the price of the book.

While marriage is wonderful, the gap between couples' expectations and the realities of everyday life becomes obvious pretty quickly. Which can lead to significant struggles. This book covers six commitments couples must make as they apply the bible's teachings on sin and grace to their marriage. Also available: a live conference on the book's material with a reproducible leader's and discussion guide.

This book is designed for couples who are out of the newlywed stage, and covers the defining moments of our marriages. Things like when our spouse suffers, we discover brokenness is deeper than sin and the way sex changes with age. A really important book for couples after the first few years.

Just because you and your spouse are Christians doesn't mean your marriage is actually centered around Christ. And yet, that is what makes the biggest difference. Learn to take the next, small steps to help your marriage keep moving toward that ideal.