Books

Boundaries in Marriage 
By Dr. Henry Could & Dr. John Townsend

They're at the forefront of today's Christian counseling movement, and now Drs. Cloud and Townsend help guide couples. Recommending boundaries even in marriage, they show how respecting a spouse's personal "territory" actually strengthens a relationship as well as how to safeguard marriage from intruders such as idols, affairs, and well-meaning parents. Book available in Midland Free church library.

Breaking the Cycle of Divorce: How Your Marriage Can Succeed Even if Your Parents' Didn't 
By John Trent w/ Larry K. Weeden

When you come from a home of divorce, making your own marriage work can be tougher than average. But, you can stop the cycle. In Breaking the Cycle of Divorce, author John Trent, an adult child of divorce himself, offers ncouragement, insight and the tools to equip you to beat the odds. Learn to face your fears, make reasonable and realistic changes, and get the help you need to avoid becoming a negative statistic. You can have a marriage that's strong - that thrives - and gives your own children a solid foundation for happily married lives.

Love Must Be Tough: New Hope for Marriages in Crisis
By Dr. James Dobson

Love Must Be Tough is for the husband or wife who is steadily losing the one they love. If you sense a growing disrespect from the one you love, then this book is for you. It is for your eyes only; don't ask your spouse to read it. The principles discussed are more effective if not discussed in the confines of a troubled marriage. Dr. James Dobson offers you guidance to rekindling romance and renewing your relationship with your partner. Book available in Midland Free church library.

Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires, the Respect He Desperately Needs 
By Dr. Emerson Eggerichs

Dr. Emerson Eggerichs' book, Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires, the Respect He Desperately Needs, is based on the biblical passage from Ephesians 5:33 (But every husband must love his wife as he loves himself, and wives should respect their husbands - GODS WORD® translation). His premise is that communication between a husband and wife is often frustrated because of the vastly different ways in which men and women perceive love. Women are wired to need unconditional love and men need to feel unconditionally respected. Revitalize the love in your marriage!

Each for the Other: Marriage as it's Meant to Be 
By Bryan Chapell

Marriage requires not just love, but sacrificial love, says Bryan Chapell. In his newly revised and updated book, Each for the Other, he shows married couples how to emulate the unselfish, sacrificial love of Christ. While imparting invaluable instruction grounded in Scripture, Chapell not only helps husbands and wives understand the nature of God's care but also affirms the importance of building a spiritual foundation that binds them together as one. By presenting a biblical model of marriage, Chapell encourages couples to dive into the deeper dimensions of their relationship. The result, he says, is a Christ-centered marriage and a grace-filled family. Refreshing and honest, Each for the Other is a perfect guide to show spouses, engaged couples, and marriage counselors what marriage is meant to be.

Audio

God’s Will for Marriage
Pastor Chuck Lloyd

August 1, 2010
Format: CD or MP3 Download


Straight Talk about Marriage, Divorce & Singleness
Pastor Jay Childs

June 5, 2005
Format: CD