This weekend at FOTP we will continue the Homelife series.  This Sunday’s message is The Master Bedroom.  By applying simple Biblical principles, every couple can improve their marriage.

As I shared with our people last week, today we have access to a wealth of information that can help us build healthy families.  My philosophy has always been that someone out there has already done this and I am going to learn from them. 

While I have some books listed here on my blog that Pat and I have found helpful, I thought it would be a good idea to list all of those plus some, so here you go:

For Women Only and For Men Only by Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn – These short books based on extensive research, give concise practical steps for improving your marriage.

Men Are From Mars and Women Are From Venus by John Gray – It is hard to believe that this book came out in 1997.  While it is not written from a Christian perspective, it is still one of the most helpful books I have ever read.  It is a bit long and not for the fainthearted.

His Needs Her Needs by Willard Harley – In an easy to read concise fashion this book helps husbands and wives give each other what they need.  The book has been out for 15 years but the information is still right on target showing that the basic needs of men and women don’t change over time.

7 Things He’ll Never Tell You (but you need to know) by Dr. Kevin Leman – Written with a very humorous syle, this book gives wives keen insight into how their husband thinks.

The DNA of Relationships by Dr. Gary Smalley – Reading this book will give you the whys and hows of the marriage relationship.  His insights are based on 5 years of research and have shown an amazing 90 percent success rate in resolving conflict.