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crissy12345 -> Does anyone have good book recommendations that give advice on how to have an excellent marriage? (7/30/2008 10:39:41 PM)

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loveleee -> RE: Does anyone have good book recommendations that give advice on how to have an excellent marriage? (7/31/2008 1:13:31 AM)

A few months ago I purchased "The Power of a Praying Wife" and "The Power of a Praying Woman" by Stormie Martian. My mother suggested them since the "other" marriage books weren't really working for us. These books are awesome. and I now see God answering my prayers from them. They have led me to look at things different and are teaching me the way to pray for certain areas in my marriage and life.



benelchi -> RE: Does anyone have good book recommendations that give advice on how to have an excellent marriage (7/31/2008 1:21:27 AM)

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ORIGINAL: crissy12345

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The book of Ephesians, especially chapter 5.

The Song of Songs.



42servehymn -> RE: Does anyone have good book recommendations that give advice on how to have an excellent marriage (7/31/2008 5:24:00 AM)

The 5 Love Languages is good. For wives I highly recommend The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands. These are only two and I am sure you will get a whole list from others. Marriage books should come with a warning label though that reading them will not make your spouse follow the advice given. You should only read an advice book for what YOU can get out of it. Your spouse may or may not choose to read it or follow it no matter how much you love it. If that is going to frustrate you or if you are inclined to hold that against your sweetie then you are better off not reading marriage books at all. In that case these books can do more harm than good.



DaveW -> RE: Does anyone have good book recommendations that give advice on how to have an excellent marriage (7/31/2008 6:51:36 AM)

It depends on what area of marriage you need work on.

"Love and Respect" by Eggerichs
"His Needs, Her Needs" by Harley
"Five Love Languages" by Chapman
"The Gift of Sex" by the Penners

"Marriage" by Rabbi Pliskin (orthodox Jewish perspective)



huskarine -> RE: Does anyone have good book recommendations that give advice on how to have an excellent marriage (7/31/2008 6:55:24 AM)

definitely, Love and Respect...



Aisha -> RE: Does anyone have good book recommendations that give advice on how to have an excellent marriage (7/31/2008 10:09:55 AM)

"Now You're Speaking My Lauguage" By: Gary Chapman

This is an excellent book on communication!



favoredmomof4 -> RE: Does anyone have good book recommendations that give advice on how to have an excellent marriage (7/31/2008 11:45:41 AM)

Ditto to many of the suggestions above, I now want to read "Love and Respect" - it's the third time I've heard of it this week!

I would add:
"Marriage on the Rock" by Jimmy and Karen Evans - for husbands and wives

"Your Husband, Your Friend" by Bob Barnes - for wives, really had an impact on me as a brand new Christian after being married less than a year

Blessings!



crissy12345 -> RE: Does anyone have good book recommendations that give advice on how to have an excellent marriage? (7/31/2008 2:33:47 PM)

Thank you for the requests so far! I'm not actually married, right now. I just want advice for the future!



jaimestarcross -> RE: Does anyone have good book recommendations that give advice on how to have an excellent marriage (7/31/2008 2:36:27 PM)

The Bible

Check out:
Ephesians Chapter 5; Colossians Chapter 3;
Malachi 2:10-16



ChelaW -> RE: Does anyone have good book recommendations that give advice on how to have an excellent marriage? (7/31/2008 2:41:22 PM)

"For Better or Best" by Gary Smalley has helped me tremendously...and I'm not even married!!

The book is to women who want to make a God-inspired change in their marriage. It's all based on scripture (instead of the author's own opinion), and I believe many of the techniques, so to speak, can be used in all relationships, not just marriage. Also, it really talks about the differences between men and women, which I have found really helpful. It helps you understand that when your man does such-and-such that hurts your feelings, he's really not doing it purposefully, or even knowingly. He's just reacting on his nature.

And this book is written assuming that the husband has little or no interest in improving the marriage. It gives advice about how to improve how you treat him, talk to him, etc., which will more than likely inspire him to improve, as well.

Although I'm not married, I am in a somewhat difficult romantic relationship with a man. God led me to this book, and it has completely changed the fabric of our relationship!



mrsrevbob -> RE: Does anyone have good book recommendations that give advice on how to have an excellent marriage? (7/31/2008 2:53:09 PM)

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The book of Ephesians, especially chapter 5.

The Song of Songs.


Amen



doinkdom -> RE: Does anyone have good book recommendations that give advice on how to have an excellent marriage? (7/31/2008 4:47:33 PM)

The Exemplary Husband by Stuart Scott
The Excellent Wife by Martha Peace



aslan77 -> RE: Does anyone have good book recommendations that give advice on how to have an excellent marriage? (7/31/2008 5:53:47 PM)

all of the books mentioned are good ones.
Another one that is good for any kind of relationship is "Boundaries" By Dr. Cloud.



purplepearl -> RE: Does anyone have good book recommendations that give advice on how to have an excellent marriage? (8/3/2008 9:59:46 PM)

Marriage from Surviving to Thriving by Chuck Swindoll.



TMeeks -> RE: Does anyone have good book recommendations that give advice on how to have an excellent marriage? (8/3/2008 11:32:45 PM)

Yes. But, it's not a book on marriage. It's a book on learning to think as Christ wants you to think. If you look behind most of the threads in this section where marriages are in trouble it's plain that there are two reasonably nice people that simply let the past control their present. They have not let their minds be truly renewed by Christ.

If you truly would like to start with one book that will make all the others make more sense, then I suggest "Who Switched Off My Brain" by Dr. Caroline Leaf.

Virtually all people enter marriage with baggage from their birth families. Some bring troubled childhoods and others bring equally difficult memories of rejection, etc. These memories form the strongholds from which we evaluate and interpret every new experience. Learning how to take these thoughts captive so that they do not poison your relationships is the best foundation that I know for building a strong, loving marriage.



MC4JC -> RE: Does anyone have good book recommendations that give advice on how to have an excellent marriage (8/4/2008 2:54:55 PM)

Book of Romance by Tommy Nelson - explains love and marriage based on the Bible and Song of Solomon. Very good book.



Karaboo2 -> RE: Does anyone have good book recommendations that give advice on how to have an excellent marriage? (8/4/2008 8:18:21 PM)

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ORIGINAL: loveleee
A few months ago I purchased "The Power of a Praying Wife" and "The Power of a Praying Woman" by Stormie Martian.


These are good books ... if you do happen to look into getting them, her last name is actually Omartian ... (just trying to make it easier for you to find)



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