Relationships Resources
Welcome to our resources for relationships, marriage and singleness.
Books
Marriage
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Tim and Kathy Keller, explore our need for love, and its expression in marriage. Beginning with the biblical narrative, and its pictures of marriage that span the original ideal to the broken to the redemptive, they look at themes of friendship and commitment; the completion of men and women in each other; singleness, sex and divorce; and ministry and discipleship within the context of marriage. This is a profound and engaging work that will challenge and inspire people in all stages of life – single, newlywed and married. Get the book
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Each day includes a quotation from Scripture, a comment from the Kellers, and a prayer to help you ground your married life in God. Covering friendship and commitment, the completion of men and women in each other, and ministry and discipleship within the context of marriage, alongside many other themes, this is a profound resource to help you connect God's wisdom with your marriage. Get the book
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This is a very simple and straightforward book that gets to the heart of the matter quickly, plainly and practically. It is an invaluable help for every couple at every moment in their marriage, covering topics such as: communication, sex, conflict and money. Get the book
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Covering a range of topics from communicating well, embracing differences, handling in-laws, dealing with financial pressures, and sex and intimacy, Katharine Hill provides wisdom in bite-sized chapters. With real-life stories that will alternately make you laugh and cry, her honest and practical look at marriage is both engaging and encouraging. Get the book
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Marriage should be based on love, right? But does it seem as though you and your spouse are speaking two different languages?By learning the five love languages, you and your spouse will discover your unique love languages and learn practical steps in truly loving each other. Get the book
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A slim, beautifully packaged book celebrating and exploring the spiritual meaning of marriage. With wisdom, joy, and compassion, Tim and Kathy Keller teach us to understand marriage through the lessons embedded within the Bible. Get the book
Singleness
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While singleness is often widely misunderstood by many in the church today and often viewed in negative terms, the Bible speaks about it very differently. This book sets forth a positive vision of singleness by responding to 7 common misconceptions, such as the notion that singleness is too hard, requires a special spiritual gift, is a hindrance to ministry, or is a waste of sexuality. Addressed to the church as a whole and written by single pastor, Sam Allberry, 7 Myths about Singleness will help readers better understand, support, and empower the singles around them to contribute to the flourishing of the church as a whole. Get the book
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Single people are one of the fastest growing demographics in America. Now more than ever, marriage is being postponed, willingly or unwillingly, for a variety of reasons. Perhaps the greatest temptation in singleness is to assume marriage was designed to meet our needs, fix our weaknesses, solve our problems, organize our lives, and unleash our gifts. But the single years can be a unique, God–given period of unmatched and intentional devotion to Christ and ministry to others, even in the midst of waiting for a spouse. This book will help single people make the most of their not–yet–married life by making much of Jesus as they look ahead to a wise, pure, and godly marriage. Get the book
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Though marriage is highly esteemed throughout Scripture, the Bible also affirms singleness as an important calling for some Christians. Redeeming Singleness expounds a theology of singleness that shows how the blessings of the covenant are now directly mediated to believers through Christ.
Danylak encourages those who are single or ministering to singles and challenges believers from all walks of life to reflect more deeply on the sufficiency of Christ. Get the book
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The world tells single women that they most need to find a guy, at least for a night. The church often seems to suggest they most need a husband. Is it really possible to be a single Christian woman and be satisfied?
Andrea Trevenna takes readers to the heart of singleness—to what our hearts need, how they feel, and the ways they can be deceived. She shows that there is a way for singleness not to be at best a quiet regret, and at worst a personal tragedy. She points to the ultimate, and only, place where anyone, single or married, finds true satisfaction—knowing, and enjoying knowing, Christ.
If you are a single woman, whatever your experience of life so far, or if you are a friend of someone who is single, then this short, warm, realistic book is for you. Get the book
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Are you wrestling with questions related to your singleness and wondering what God is up to? You have dreams and desires that seem to be unmet, and you feel unsettled and long for something more. Author Jayne V. Clark shares her journey of discovery. Get the book
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Water for My Camels -Navigating the space between singleness and marriage when the Bible doesn’t talk about dating
Paul Grimmond provides biblical wisdom for dating, starting with an overview of what the Bible says about singleness, marriage and sex, before analysing our culture’s view of dating and offering a biblically wise approach to forming relationships. Get the book
Online
The Marriage Sessions:
Four inspirational sessions for all married couples, whether newlywed or married for years. An online resource from Care For The Family.
Podcasts
The Marriage Challenge Podcast
Bought to you by Care For The Family, featuring interviews with a guest couples talking about a particular topic or challenge that they have faced in their marriage, it also offers helpful tips and advice to those in similar circumstances.
Articles
‘Couples Blog’ -by Care for the Family
Discover wide a range of articles available to help support you in your relationship. Looking at topics such as Ways to keep love alive, Handling conflict, The empty nest, Childlessness, Ships in the night -busy seasons, Sexual challenges and issues, social media and many more.
