Helpful Book List for Men
SPIRITUAL GROWTH:
Desiring God – by John Piper
Don’t Waste Your Life – by John Piper
The Pursuit of God: The Human Thirst for the Divine – by A.W. Tozer
The Knowledge of the Holy: The Attributes of God – by A.W. Tozer
Spiritual Rhythm: Being With Jesus Every Season of Your Soul – by Mark Buchanan
Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God – by Francis Chan
Praying the Names of God – by Ann Spangler
Praying the Names of Jesus – by Ann Spangler
Ragamuffin Gospel – by Brennan Manning
Ruthless Trust – by Brennan Manning
RELATIONSHIP HEALTH:
Scary Close – by Donald Miller
Addiction and Grace: Love and Spirituality in the Healing of Addictions – by Gerald May
Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say no to Take control of Your Life
– by Henry Cloud and John Townsend
When you Love Too Much: Walking the Road to Healthy Intimacy – by Stephen Arterburn
Love Must Be Tough: New Hope for Marriages in Crisis – by Dr. James Dobson
Bold Love – by Dan Allender and Tremper Longman
Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself – by Melody Beattie
SEXUAL INTEGRITY
Every Man’s Battle: Winning the War on Sexual Temptation One Victory at a Time
– by Stephen Arterburn, Fred Stoeker and Mike Yorkey
Every Young Man’s Battle: Strategies for Victory in the Real World of Sexual Temptation
– by Stephen Arterburn, Fred Stoker and Mike Yorkey
And The Bride Wore White: Seven Secrets to Sexual Purity – by Dannah Gresh
Passion and Purity: Learning to Bring Your Love Life Under Christ’s Control – by Elizabeth Elliot
Sex 180: There’s More to it Than “Just Wait” – by Chip Ingram and Tim Walker
MARRIAGE
Every Man’s Marriage: An Every Man’s Guide to Winning the Heart of a Woman – by Stephen Arterburn
Love and Respect – by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
Boundaries in Marriage: Understanding the Choices That Make or Break Loving Relationships
– by Henry Cloud and John Townsend
Intended for Pleasure: Sex Techniques and Sexual Fulfillment in Christian Marriage
– by Ed Wheat, M.D. and Gaye Wheat
The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate – by Gary Chapman
The Love Dare – by Stephen Kendrick and Alex Kendrick
WIVES/PARTNERS:
The Power of a Praying Wife – by Stormie Omartian
Sacred Influence: How God Uses Wives to Shape the Souls of Their Husbands – by Gary Thomas
Every Woman’s Marriage: Igniting the Joy and Passion You Both Desire – by Shannon and Greg Ethridge
The Excellent Wife: A Biblical Perspective – by Martha Peace
INFIDELITY AND SEXUAL ADDICTION RECOVERY
An Affair of The Mind: One Woman’s Courageous Battle to Salvage Her Family From the
Devastation of Pornography – by Laurie Hall
A Hunger for Healing: The Twelve Steps as a Classic Model for Christian Spiritual Growth – by J. Keith Miller
Men’s Secret Wars – by Patrick Means
Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sexual Addiction – by Patrick Carnes
Facing the Shadow – by Patrick Carnes
False Intimacy: Understanding the Struggle of Sexual Addiction – by Harry Schaumburg
Wired for Intimacy: How Pornography Hijacks the Male Brain – by William M. Struthers
Pure Desire: How One Man’s Triumph Can Help Others Break Free from Sexual Temptation
– by Dr. Ted Roberts
Facing Love Addiction: Giving Yourself the Power to Change the Way You Love – by Pia Mellody
Mending a Shattered Heart – Edited by Dr. Stephanie Carnes
CONCERNS REGARDING SAME SEX RELATIONSHIPS:
Cruise Control: Understanding Sex Addiction in Gay Men – By Robert Weiss
Mom, Dad, I’m Gay: How Families Navigate Coming Out – By Ritch C. Savin-Williams
PARENTING:
Parenting With Love and Logic: Teaching Children Responsibility – by Foster Cline and Jim Fay
Parenting Isn’t For Cowards: The “You Can Do It” Guide for Hassled Parents – by James Dobson
The New Strong-Willed Child: Birth through Adolescence – By Dr. James Dobson
Bringing up Boys: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Men
– by James Dobson
Bringing up Girls: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Women
– by James Dobson
Different Children, Different Needs: The Art of Adjustable Parenting – by Charles Boyd
Boundaries with Kids: When to Say Yes, When to Say No, to Help Your Children Gain
Control of Their Lives – by Henry Cloud and John Townsend
The Highly Sensitive Child: Helping Your Children Thrive When the World Overwhelms Them
– by Elaine Aron
Parenting Today’s Adolescent: Helping Your Child Avoid the Traps of the Preteen and Teen Years
– by Dennis and Barbara Rainey
Preparing Your Son for Every Man’s Battle: Honest Conversations about Sexual Integrity
– by Stephen Arterburn and Fred Stoeker
Preparing Your Daughter for Every Woman’s Battle: Creative Conversations about Sexual and
Emotional Integrity – by Shannon Ethridge
Sex Education:
BOOKS THAT WILL ASSIST PARENTS IN TEACHING THEIR CHILDREN ABOUT GOD’S VIEW OF SEX
God’s Design for Sex Series – by Stan and Brenna Jones
This series includes one parent guide and four age appropriate books to read with your children.
All five books are listed below.
How and When to Tell Your Kids about Sex: A Lifelong Approach to Shaping Your Child’s Sexual
Character – by Stan and Brenna Jones
The Story of Me (Book 1 for 3-5 year olds) – by Stan and Brenna Jones
Before I Was Born (Book 2 for 5-8 year olds) – by Stan and Brenna Jones
What’s the Big Deal?: Why God Cares About Sex (Book 3 for 8-11 year olds) – by Stan and Brenna Jones
Facing the Facts: The Truth about Sex and You (Book 4 for 11-14 year olds) – by Stan and Brenna Jones
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