*UPDATED* Below is a list of books on Christian marriage I have either read or gotten a strong referrals for from men I trust. They are taken from a larger list of “Recommended Reading” covering topics on marriage, parenting, manhood, doctrine/theology, and Christian living. Disclaimer: Just because I recommend a book for reading does not necessarily mean that I agree with every single premis or view the author takes up. My recommendation comes based on the fact that the helpful, Christ-centered views contained within the book outweigh any views I may personally disagree with.

Please feel free to leave a comment suggesting books on the topic of marriage that will help others grow in their relationship with Christ and their spouse. Please list the title, author, and a few brief thoughts on how the book has helped you in your marriage.

• “Sacred Marriage” – Gary Thomas – *Review | cgray
• “What Did You Expect?” – Paul Tripp
• “Love and Respect” - Emerson Eggerichs - *Review | cgray
• “The Meaning of Marriage” – Timothy Keller
• “This Momentary Marriage” – John Piper
• “Sex and the Supremacy of Christ” – John Piper & Justin Taylor
• “Love That Lasts: When Marriage Meets Grace” – Gary and Betsy Ricucci
• “God, Marriage, and Family: Rebuilding the Biblical Foundation” – Andreas J. Köstenberger and David W. Jones
• “Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood”FREE Download PDF- John Piper & Wayne Grudem
• “A Celebration of Sex: A Guide to Enjoying God’s Gift of Sexual Intimacy” – Douglas E. Rosenau

*UPDATED* Below is a list of books on Christian parenting I have either read or gotten a strong referrals for from men I trust. They are taken from a larger list of “Recommended Reading” covering topics on marriage, parenting, manhood, doctrine/theology, and Christian living. Disclaimer: Just because I recommend a book for reading does not necessarily mean that I agree with every single premis or view the author takes up. My recommendation comes based on the fact that the helpful, Christ-centered views contained within the book outweigh any views I may personally disagree with.

Please feel free to leave a comment suggesting books on the topic of parenting that will help others grow in their relationship with Christ and their families. Please list the title, author, and a few brief thoughts on how the book has helped you in your parenting.

• “Family Driven Faith” - Voddie Baucham - *Review | cgray
• “Family Shepherds: Calling and Equipping Men to Lead Their Homes” - Voddie Baucham
• “Big Truths for Young Hearts – Teaching & Learning the Greatness of God” - Bruce Ware – Doctrine for kids. *Review | cgray
• Father Hunger - Doug WIlson
• “Give Them Grace: Dazzling Your Kids with the Love of Jesus” - Elyse M. Fitzpatrick
• “Long Story Short: Ten Minute Devotions to Draw Your Family to God” (Old Testament) – Marty Machowski
• “Old Story New: Ten Minute Devotions to Draw Your Family to God” (New Testament) – Marty Machowski
• “Shepherding A Child’s Heart” - Tedd Tripp
• “Instructing a Child’s Heart” - Tedd Tripp
• “The Jesus Storybook Bible” - Sally Lloyd-Jones - Zonderkidz
• “Pastor Dad” - FREE Download PDF - Mark Driscoll – Re:Lit
• “Grace-Based Parenting” - Tim Kimmel
• “Future Men” - Douglas Wilson
• “Adopted for Life: The Priority of Adoption for Christian Families and Churches” - Russell Moore
• “Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens” - Paul David Tripp
• “Helping Children To Understand The Gospel” - KidsDesiringGod.org
• “What He Must Be: …If He Wants to Marry My Daughter” - Voddie Baucham
• “How and When to Tell Your Kids About Sex” - Stan and Brenna Jones
• “God, Marriage, and Family: Rebuilding the Biblical Foundation” - Andreas J. Köstenberger and David W. Jones
• “Building Strong Families” - FREE Download PDF - Dennis Rainey, John Piper, C. J. Mahaney, & Wayne Grudem
• “Bringing Up Boys” - James Dobson
• “Bringing Up Girls” - James Dobson

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