3 Marriage Books to Read This Summer

We love reading. Whenever we get extra money, it is tempting to just go on a spending spree of nothing but books. Some we read for entertainment; others for information.

There are some books, though, that just add value to some area of your life. Today, I want to share three books that, if you have not read them, will add value to your home; specifically, your marriage.

TO READ TOGETHER: His Needs, Her Needs

A classic book, Willard Harley’s book discusses what each gender in a marriage needs the most. It also discusses how husbands and wives can detract from each other’s “love tank” even without knowing it, simply because they are not perceiving their spouse’s true needs.

This is a great book to read together, aloud, and discuss. Get a copy here.

TO READ AND DISCUSS: The 5 Love Languages

I recommend spouses read a chapter each, then sit down and discuss it. Another classic, Gary Chapman’s book is simple and straightforward, but lends itself well to further discussion. If you will read with an open mind, you will find yourself learning a great deal more about your spouse. Get a copy here.

TO GET THINGS IN ORDER: The Total Money Makeover

Dave Ramsey’s best-selling book is still a must-read, but it is also a must do. I see couples regularly who are struggling with finances, and it is tearing apart more than just their bank accounts. It is pulling at the seams of their marriage. This simple book provides the basic blueprint for couples to get this part of their marriage on track. This is a wonderful volume to read on vacation, or just over a free weekend. Get a copy here.

And, if I may add one non-marriage book, the summer is a great time to dig into the Psalms, so why not check out my new book, Hymns of the Heart! Here’s where you can get a copy.

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AUTHOR: Adam Faughn

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