I want to give you a book… for free.
Yesterday in my lesson (Your Marriage ISN’T Worth the Effort), I mentioned that one of the best things Lea and I have done in our marriage is read together. Our marriage is healthier today due to the “marriage” books we’ve picked out and then read.
After we both agree on a book, I’ll read a chapter or two, and then when she gets time, she’ll do the same. Then we talk about and discuss what we read before moving on in the book. It’s been great for strengthening our marriage, and as promised yesterday, I want to recommend some books we’ve read or are planning to read together. May I suggest you ask your spouse if they’d read a book with you? Or better yet, pick one out and give it to your spouse as a gift with the request, “Would you read this with me?”
Just for fun today, Lea & I would love to give one of you a free book, just by leaving a comment. More on this in a minute.
Here are some books we’ve read together and highly recommend …
The first book is
His Needs Her Needs by Willard Harley. I have to admit that the His Needs Her Needs book (and seminar) has probably been the most influential in mine and Lea’s marriage. Lea agreed and said,
“It is the best thing we have done for our marriage.” We’ve probably read, used and recommended this book more than any other book besides the Bible. It has been a marriage changer for us and has helped each of us understand the other better. This may be the most used book in my library and in the marriage counseling I do.
Sheet Music, by Dr Kevin Leman, is an excellent little book on intimacy in marriage. This spicy books is a must read for couples.
Quiet Time for Couples, by H. Norman Wright is a great daily devotional book that you can quickly read each morning.
Financial Peace, by Dave Ramsey. In an earlier post, Lea said this about Financial Peace,
“Living within our means and striving to be “debt free” has greatly reduced the stress in our marriage.”
Red Hot Monogamy, by Bill & Pam Ferrel, will make your marriage sizzle. It is a spicy little book that deals with sexual intimacy. Wives, want to get your husband to read with you? Start by surprising him with this book and saying,
“Let’s read this one together.” I think he’ll be willing.
Another book is a book that Lea has raved about is,
“Love and Respect” by Emerson Eggerich. It is based on Ephesians 5:33. Simply put, a wife has one driving need–to feel loved. A husband has one driving need–to feel respected.
Songs in the Key of Solomon, (In the Word… In the Mood) by John & Anita Renfroe. This is a little daily devotional book that Lea gave me for Christmas. We haven’t started this one yet.
There have been other books we’ve read together too, like Love Dare, The Shack, Love Busters and others. But the books listed above are the ones we’ve liked the best and have helped us the most.
Nothing would make Lea and I happier than giving away something that would promote and help build strong marriages. If you don’t win a book, I’d still suggest ordering any of these. I’m going to use a website called
“Random.org” to pick the winner. All you have to do is leave me a comment and it automatically puts your name into the hat. I’ll announce the winner and which book at the end of the week.
Good luck and thanks for reading.
I am a Christian husband and father, who moonlights as the minister for the church of Christ in Childress, Texas. My wife Lea and I have been married for 21 years. We are doing our best to raise our 4 boys, who are all growing up way too fast.
Absolutely true. I have discovered that the more you read together the more you grow together and you relate better in a lot of areas. Besides its is exciting having somone close by to share with.
Have you read How To Have A New Husband By Friday by Kevin Lehman? My husband read it before I did!
This looks like a great list of books for us to read.
Deborah
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The best book I have read on marriage is Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas – I would add that to your overwise very good list – thanks