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Recommended Books

Men's Issues

TitleAuthorSubject
Silence of AdamLarry CrabbBecoming Men of courage in a world of chaos.
The Man God UsesHenry BlackabyUnderstanding of who God has created you to be.
Every Man's BattleStephen ArterburnSexual Integrity
The Sexual ManDr. Archibald HartMasculinity without guilt.
Point ManSteve FarrarHow a man can lead his family
Standing TallSteve FarrarHow a man can protect his family
Wild at HeartJohn EldridgeUnderstanding the passions of your heart
Hiding from LoveCloudWhy men struggle with intimacy

Women's Issues

TitleAuthorSubject
For Women OnlyShaunti FeldhahnWhat you need to know about the inner lives of men
Every Women's BattleShannon EthridgeSexual/Emotional Integrity
Beauty for AshesJoyce MeyersRestoring heart, mind and emotions
When Dreams Won't DieAnita CarmenIdentifying God's Dream for your Autobiography

Marriage Issues

TitleAuthorSubject
Love and RespectEmerson EggerichsThe love she desires, The respect he needs..
A Lasting PromiseScott Stanley, Daniel Trathen, Savanna Mcain, Milt BryanA Christian guide for fighting for your marriage.
The DNA of RelationshipsGary SmalleyHow to develop a healthier relationship.
The Book of RomanceTommy NelsonPursuit of a Godly Relationship.
Torn AssunderDave CarderDealing with infedility
For Men Only and For Women OnlyShaunti and Jeff FeldhahnStraightforward guide to the inner lives of women and Straightforward guide to the inner lives of men.
Initimate AlliesDan AllenderConnecting more deeply
Becoming Soul MatesParrott and ParrottConnecting more deeply

Teen Issues

TitleAuthorSubject
Five Love Languages for TeensGary ChapmanTalking your teen's love language
Boundaries for TeensCloud and TownsendHealthy boundaries for teens
Do You Think I am BeautifulAngela ThomasWhat does God say about your worth.
Bright Minds Poor GradesMichael WhitleyUnderstanding and motivating your underachieving child
For Young Women OnlyFeldhahn and RiceWhat you need to know about how guys think
How to Talk So Teens Will Listen & Listen So Teens Will TalkFaber and MazlishEffective communication with your teen.
Every Young Man's BattleStephen ArterburnWeapons for the War Against Sexual Temptation
Every Young Women's BattleShannon Ethridge and Stephen ArterburnGuarding Your Mind, Heart, and Body in a Sex-Saturated World

Children Issues

TitleAuthorSubject
Five Love Languages for ChildrenGary ChapmanLove languages of Children
Boundaries for ChildrenCloud and TownsendDeveloping healthy boundaries for children
Love and LogicCline and FayUsing love and logic to reach your children
Sheparding a Child's HeartTed TrippChristian guidance in raising your children
Playful ParentingDr. Lawerence CohenLearning to play with your children to build connection
How to Talk so Kids will Listen and How to Listen so Kids will TalkFaber and MazlishEffective communication with your children

Spiritual Direction

TitleAuthorSubject
Soul TalkLarry CrabbGoing deeper in relationships.
When Dreams Won't DieAnita CarmenIdentifying God's Dream for your Autobiography
Shattered DreamsLarry CrabbRecognizing God in difficult times.
Dark Night of the SoulSt. John of the CrossRecognizing God's presence in the dark times
Experiencing the TrinityDarrell W. JohnsonUnderstanding the community
The Pressure is OffLarry CrabbRecognizing God is in control
The Safest Place on EarthLarry CrabbPower of community
Revolution WithinDwight EdwardsUnderstanding transformation
ConnectingLarry CrabbPower of community

Relationships / Communication

TitleAuthorSubject
The Five Love LanguagesGary ChapmanHow we communicate and recieve love.
BoundrariesCloud and TownsendPlacing and living with appropriate boundraries.
The DNA of RelationshipsGary SmalleyHow to have healthier relationships
Love Is a ChoiceMinirty, Meier and HemfeltLetting go of unhealthy relationships
The HEAR ProcessDeborah MoncriefCouples communication

Addictions / Recovery

TitleAuthorSubject
Out of the ShadowsPatrick CarnesSex Addiction
Celebrate Recovery MaterialJim BakerChrist-centered 12-step work
Breaking FreeRussell WillinghamUnderstanding Sexual Addiction and the Healing Power of Jesus
Addicted to “Love”Stephen ArterburnUnderstanding Dependencies of the Heart: Romance, Relationship, and Sex
The Betrayal BondPatrick CarnesBreaking Free of Exploitive Relationships
Overcoming Compulsive HoardingFugen Neziroglu, Jerome Bubrick, Jose A. YaryuraWhy you save and how you can stop
CuttingStephen Arteburnself-mutilation
False IntimacyHarry SchaumburgSexual Addiction
Real SexLauren WinnerThe value of abstinence
Love HungerMinirth, Meier, Hemfelt, Sneed, and Hawkins10-stage life plan for your body, mind, and soul.

Single Parent

TitleAuthorSubject
Boundaries with KidsCloud and TownsendHealthy boundaries with children
Playful ParentingDr. Lawrence CohenLearn to play with your children t
Love and LogicFay and ClineUsing love and logic to reach your chldren
Sheparding a Child's HeartTed TrippChristian guideance in raising your children
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will TalkFaber and MazlishEffective communication with your children
How to Talk So Teens Will Listen & Listen So Teens Will TalkFaber and MazlishEffective communication with your teen.
Real SexLauren WinnerThe value of abstinence
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