The summer is full of couples who are ready to tie the knot and take the next step in a lifelong relationship. It’s a time of romance, fun, and some serious planning. Once all of the festivities end, it’s time to start living the rest of your lives together. This is probably unfamiliar territory that is both exciting and full of possibilities. How will you navigate this path together? Fortunately we’ve put together a list of some of the best Christian books for newlyweds and engaged couples. Relationship books like these are kind of like financial planning: it’s always best to start early, but it’s better late than never. Whether you are in a relationship, engaged, or have been married for some time, these are some of the best Christian books to help you get used to life together.
One of the most popular relationship books of all time is also one of the best Christian books for newlyweds and engaged couples. In his bestseller, Gary Chapman discovers the different ways in which we all receive and give love to those around us. For some, quality time together is the best way to build intimacy. Others find that words of affirmation are how they are most encouraged and feel appreciated. Gifts are another way to show someone that you care about them. Understanding these love languages and others will help you to know the best way that you can enjoy life together with your significant other.
Like several of the authors on this list, Gary Chapman has written several of the best Christian books on this subject. Before you go and buy all of them, you should know that several of the books on love languages have very similar material. Feel free to read them if you want to go more in depth, though. Another great book from Chapman is “Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Got Married.” This is a tool that will help many people who are thinking about marriage or have just tied the knot.
A common thread you’ll find in the best Christian books for newlyweds and engaged couples is that communication is vital to a healthy marriage. When couples can’t communicate, it breaks down everything in the relationship. In Dr. Eggerichs book, you’ll investigate what each side in a relationship is looking for and how those needs can be met. Once you realize what each other needs in order to be fulfilled, the relationship can advance and intimacy grows. Dr. Eggerichs is also putting out new book right now that examines communication in the world of social media and text messaging. “Before You Hit Send” promises important information for anyone who has ever regretted something they’ve posted or sent to a person they care about.
A great Christian mind in both relationships and unlocking the wisdom found in scripture, Timothy Keller is a prolific author who has penned some of the best Christian books of today. Unlike most of the other books on this list, “The Meaning of Marriage” is a book that can be enjoyed by anyone who is seeking to better understand marriage as an institution. If you want to get past the world’s idea of what matrimony should be, this book will show you what a Christian relationship should be. It will also cover the trials that married couples go through and how we can respond in a loving way.
As one of the newest additions to this list of the best Christian books for newlyweds and engaged couples, this might be one of the few you haven’t already been recommended by a friend. As the son to one of America’s biggest Christian voices on relationships, Greg Smalley has heard a lot of wisdom over the years. What has been passed down to him, combined with what he has learned in his own experiences, makes for a lot of great advice. Sometimes we only consider the romantic side of marriage when we are making plans for the wedding, but there’s a lot of crazy things that happen throughout life. This book will help you see what’s coming so that you can prepare and be ready for any roadblocks or detours.
Showing that there’s room for more than one author named Gary on this list of the best Christian books for newlyweds and engaged couples, Thomas has written several great books on relationships that speak to a number of situations. In fact, “The Sacred Search” is a very powerful book for singles. With this book, Thomas is teaching married people, or those soon-to-be married, that marriage is about so much more than a husband’s romantic relationship with his wife. Through the daily life of marriage we are showing the beauty of God and performing an act of worship to Him. This concept doesn’t get nearly as much attention during the planning process as the big day itself, but it’s an idea that will transform your marriage.
Many of today’s books on marriage cover those who are already a few years in, but what about couples who are just on the cusp of making that commitment? Fortunately you don’t have to wait until you’ve experienced a few anniversaries to get valuable advice. With “Before You Say I Do,” H. Norman Wright and Wes Roberts give you some important things to think about before you take the plunge. Coming in at around 100 pages, this quick read might be just the thing you’re looking for to take the next step.
With books like “Crazy Love” and “Forgotten God,” Francis Chan has had a powerful influence on the generation that is thinking about marriage today. Co-written by his wife, “You and Me Forever” is a look at the Bible that seeks to unlock the secret to a successful marriage in God’s eyes. Are we best serving the gospel by simply working on communication or is there something deeper that we need to address? This is one of the best Christian books for newlyweds and engaged couples who want to fully understand the commitment of marriage and what it means for us spiritually.
One of the best ways for couples to grow together in affection is by spending time together. Whether that means watching TV together, going on dates, or traveling, the point is to spend time together and build up shared life experiences. With this book by the Raineys, you are encouraged to enjoy each other’s presence while growing deeper in your faith. By studying the Bible together, you can each share your take on scripture and rest assured that your partner is taking time to get in the word. When you are both living life and making decisions that reflect scripture, the marriage part will come more smoothly.
Tony Evans has an entire series that revolves around what a life dedicated to the kingdom of God looks like. In this book on marriage, he examines a relationship that seeks first the things of God. What happens when we set aside our own wants and preferences and focus on that which brings glory to God? Among other things, it leads to a marriage that is more loving, forgiving, and pleasing to God.
With so many of the best Christian books on marriage focusing on how to fix a broken marriage, it only makes sense to try and stop some of those wounds from ever forming. “Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts” will help tear down some of the myths surrounding marriage that have hindered couples for years. It’s always best to prepare for a problem than to wait for it to present itself and be caught off guard.
Now that you have some of the best Christian books for newlyweds and engaged couples, it’s time for you to spend some time studying up and reading what the Bible has to say on the topic. Once you have some of the head knowledge, it’s time to start putting these ideas into practice.
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