Recommended Books

Authentic Marriage

Balswick, J. & Balswick, J. (1999). The Family: A Christian Perspective on the Contemporary Home.

Hendrix, H. (1998). Getting the love you want: A guide for couples.

Parrott, L. & Parrot L. (1995). Becoming Soul Mates: Cultivating spiritual intimacy in the early years of marriage.

Thomas, G. (2005). Sacred Marriage.

Wallerstein, J. S., & Blakeslee, S. (1995). The Good Marriage

Communication

Parrott, L. & Parrot L. (1995). Saving your marriage before it starts: Seven questions to ask before (and after) you marry.

Parrott, L. & Parrot L. (2004). Love talk: Speak each other’s language like you never have before.

Chapman, G. (1995). The five love languages: How to express heartfelt commitment to your mate.

Tannen, D. (1990). You just don’t understand: Men and women in conversation.

Smalley, G. & Trent J. (1999). Language of love.

Restoring Trust & Respect

Harley, Jr., W. (2001). His needs her needs: Building an affair-proof marriage

Gottman, J. (1995). Why marriages succeed or fail: And how to make yours last

Gottman, J. & J. S. Gottman (2006). Ten Lessons to transform your marriage.

Stanley, S., D. Trathen, S. McCain, M. Bryan. (1998). A last promise: A Christian guide to fighting for your marriage

Boundaries

Cloud, H. & Townsend, J. (1999). Boundaries in Marriage..

Cloud, H. & Townsend, J. (1999). Boundaries: When to say yes. when to say no to take control of your life.

Beam, J. (1999). Becoming one: Emotionally, spiritually, sexually.

Creating Couple Time

Arp, D. & Arp, C. (1997). 10 Great dates: To energize your marriage.

Dating/Pre-engaged/Engaged Couples

Parrott, L. & Parrot L. (2002). Relationships.