Books and Materials
Marriage
A Marriage After God's Own Heart
David Clarke
Couples can energize their intimacy by 'bonding spiritually'. Clark observes that when couples take specific steps to keep God at the center of their relationships, every area of intimacy is energized. This book teaches men and women in a committed relationship how to pray together, create 'spiritual conversations', read and study Scripture together, hold private worship sessions, and allow the Holy Spirit to guide.
Love for a Lifetime
Dr. James Dobson
Dr. Dobson offers wisdom and counsel to newly married or engaged couples on how to build a life-long relationship. Chapters include: How Not to Make the Biggest Mistake of Your Life, Fundamentals of a Christian Marriage, Money: The Great Mischief Maker, A Few Basic Facts About Sex, and The Marriage Killers.
Discusses the dangers of expecting too much from your spouse, premarital sex (12 steps of marital bonding), and overcommitment to outside activities. In conclusion, Dr. Dobson stresses the importance of long-term commitment to marriage, sharing that life is a marathon rather than a sprint.
Sheet Music
Kevin Leman
A practical guide to sex according to God's plan. In his characteristic style that combines humor, freshness, and warmth, author Kevin Leman addresses a wide spectrum of people about the quality of their love life and how to improve it!. This book is perfect for married and engaged couples.
10 Great Dates Before You Say "I Do"
David Arp
With the guidance found in this book, dating couples will soon discover whether to go to the next level of commitment, while preparing for a great marriage in the future. Each date's theme is based upon research of the best and most used marriage preparation topics, interpersonal inventories, and courses.
Moments Together for Intimacy
Dennis Rainey
Based on the best-selling Moments Together for Couples, this book focuses on the many facets of intimacy--emotional, spiritual, sexual, and more--and the way they interact to impact marriages. Reading the three-page selections together gives busy couples an easy way to ensure quality time for maximum benefits. Married couples learn how easily they can break down barriers, grow closer to one another, rediscover true intimacy, and fall more deeply in love.
Night Light for Couples
Dr. James Dobson
Do You Have 10 Minutes A Day To Strengthen Your Marriage?
Realizing how hard it is to maintain a faith-based marriage in today's fast-paced culture, this encouraging book delivers "timeless truth in 10 minutes or less." This six-month devotional is divided into 26 themes — a different one for each week — that help couples come together each evening and stay connected to each other and their Lord.
Includes Scripture, commentary from Dr. and Mrs. Dobson, discussion questions and prayers.
Parenting
Night Light for Parents
Dr. James Dobson
Raising Kids With Character - Perhaps you're questioning your ability to be a good parent.
Take heart — this devotional will refresh and refuel you with the hope, common sense and biblical insight you need. Included are 26 weekly themes, Scriptural excerpts, thoughtful questions, prayers and more for you and your spouse to study together.