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The following books are suggested titles for your booktable.

We recommend these books as additional resources to be used alongside the course material.


Book: Till death do us part

J. John, Till Death Do Us Part

Authentic Lifestyle

Discusses how to build and sustain a healthy marriage. Looks at the important factors which create a marriage and those which help to defend it.


Book: Every woman's battle

Shannon Ethridge, Every Woman’s Battle

WaterBrook Press

A guide for women in the struggle for sexual integrity. The book points to the importance of women guarding their minds and hearts as well as their bodies.


Book: Boundaries in Marriage

Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend, Boundaries in Marriage

Zondervan 1982

Only when you and your mate know and respect each other's needs can you give yourselves freely and lovingly to one another. Boundaries in Marriage takes the principles of boundaries and applies them to the marriage relationship.


Book: Every Man's Battle

Stephen Arterburn, Every Man's Battle

Random House 2000

Sexual addiction is on the rise - even within the church. In this compassionate guide, Stephen Arterburn and Fred Stoeker tackle the problem head-on, offering a practical battle plan for men, married or single.


Book: Hope for the Separated

Gary Chapman, Hope for the Separated

Moody Press 1982

Contains sound and practical advice for those who are separated to know how to give their marriage the best chance of being restored.


Book: The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman

 

Gary Chapman, The Five Love Languages

Northfield Publishing 1995

The seventh session of The Marriage Course (‘Love in Action’) is based on this concept of the different ways people feel loved. Highly recommended for any couple.


Book: The Other Side Of Love by Gary Chapman

 

Gary Chapman, The Other Side of Love – Handling Anger in a Godly Way

Moody Press 1999

Gives a good understanding of the nature, role and dangers of anger in relationships and how to use and control it effectively.


Book: 30 Days by Nicky Gumbel

 

Nicky Gumbel, 30 Days

HTB Publications 1999

A good resource for couples who want to start praying together. Gives a biblical passage for each day, a short commentary and then suggestions for prayer.


Book: Questions of Life by Nicky Gumbel

 

Nicky Gumbel, Questions of Life

Kingsway 1993

Based on the talks given at the Alpha course. Helpful for couples or individuals wanting to explore the Christian faith or find out more about Alpha.


Book: The Marriage Book by Nicky and Sila Lee

 

Nicky and Sila Lee, The Marriage Book

HTB Publications 2000

The first seven sessions of The Marriage Course are based on the seven sections of the book. Covers additional material from The Marriage Preparation Course in the appendices. Practical advice on what builds a strong marriage for engaged and married people. Also gives single people an insight into marriage.


Book: The Mystery of Marriage by Mike Mason

 

Mike Mason, The Mystery of Marriage

Triangle 1997

An honest, profound and beautifully written book on the benefits and challenges of marriage.


Book: Loving Against The Odds by Rob Parsons

 

Rob Parsons, Loving Against The Odds

Hodder & Stoughton 1994

Full of humour, engaging stories and practical advice on how to keep love at the heart of marriage and family life.


Book: The Sixty Minute Marriage by Rob Parsons

 

Rob Parsons, The Sixty Minute Marriage

Hodder & Stoughton 1997

Covers the essential elements for a strong marriage that could be read in sixty minutes, and should be read annually.


Book: Yesterday's Child by Mary Pytches

 

Mary Pytches, Yesterday’s Child

Hodder & Stoughton 1990

Describes with a Christian understanding both how a lack of love in our upbringing can affect our relationships today and how to resolve the past.


Book: A Celebration of Sex by Douglas Rosenau

 

Douglas Rosenau, A Celebration of Sex

Thomas Nelson 2002

Excellent book on how to build the sexual relationship within marriage. Practical and positive as well as addressing common problems and frequently asked questions.


Book: The Good Marriage by Judith Wallerstein and Sandra Blakeslee

 

Judith Wallerstein and Sandra Blakeslee, The Good Marriage

Bantham Press 1996

Based on extensive research into the common factors in 50 strong marriages by one of the world’s leading experts on the effects of divorce on children.


Book: What's So Amazing About Grace? By Philip Yancey

 

Philip Yancey, What’s So Amazing About Grace?

Zondervan Publishing House 1997

Describes how experiencing God’s love and forgiveness for ourselves will profoundly affect all our relationships.


Book: The Money Secret by Rob Parsons

 

Rob Parsons, The Money Secret

Hodder and Stoughton

The Money Secret demonstrates how money can either be the source of freedom and happiness or a burden of guilt and debt. Rob Parsons shows a new way forward which will focus priorities and put the reader back in control.


Book: The Highway Code for Marriage by Michael and Hilary Perrott

 

Michael and Hilary Perrott, The Highway Code for Marriage

CWR Publishing 2005

The Highway Code for Marriage offers practical wisdom on how to build or rebuild a sure foundation for marriage.


Conferences

If you are thinking of running a course we recommend you come to a Marriage Conference.

The Marriage Conference is led by Nicky and Sila Lee, and is designed to equip people to lead The Marriage Course and The Marriage Preparation Course. Please click here for more details


The Marriage Book

The Marriage Book
The Marriage Book by Nicky and Sila Lee is full of practical advice and is designed for engaged and married couples. The Marriage Preparation Course and The Marriage Course are based on The Marriage Book. You don’t need the book to run a course, but we do recommend it as an overview of both courses.
ISBN 1.904074.55.3
Price: £5.99

See also The Marriage Preparation Course for engaged couples

 

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