The first book is What Did You Expect? ($3.99) by Paul Tripp. This is a phenomenal book! Now, what's funny is that technically, I haven't read it, but this past summer we had a marriage class at our church and we walked through the entire curriculum of this book. This book will turn the table on you and help you see that the problems in your marriage start with YOU.
Second, is a book that I really want to pick up called Date Your Wife ($3.99) by Justin Buzzard. I'm ashamed to say it, but as I went shopping this week for my wife, I thought in my head, "Should I really spend money on flower, and candy when we could use that money for something else?" My wife and I have 3 children and we will be celebrating our 10 year anniversary in November, so there are times when the business and stresses of life seem to battle your thoughts, but regardless of all that is going on around you guys, you need to DATE YOUR WIFE! She needs to know that even though life is crazy, YOU LOVE HER WITH ALL YOUR HEART!
Third, here are a couple of books that talk specifically about God's Love for us. Loving The Way Jesus Loves ($3.99) by Philip Ryken. Philip Ryken was the pastor of the famous Tenth Presbyterian Church, following in the footsteps of James Montgomery Boice. In 2010, Dr. Ryken was asked to be the next president of Wheaton College, where he currently serves. God's Love ($3.03) by R.C. Sproul. R.C. Sproul is the founder and President of Ligionier Ministries based in Orlando, FL. He has written countless books and commentaries. He is also the pastor of St. Andrews Chapel in Sanford, FL. His ministry has touched thousands of lives with the Gospel.
Fourth, is an author that I don't completely agree with on all points of Systematic or Practical Theology, however he has had a profound influence on my life and ministry. My mom used to play his radio show, Grace To You every weekend in our home. I have continued to study the works of John MacArthur and have come to have a deep respect for him and what God is doing at Grace Community Church in California where he is a pastor and president of the Master's College & Seminary. Johny Mac wrote a book called Divine Design where he discusses God's roles for men and women. You can download this book today for FREE.
Fifth, Sex is a sticky issue among Christians. Some Christians struggle with this because they come from a very legalistic background and have the idea that it is just "bad." Others come from a life of hedonism and struggle with their past regrets. Daniel Akin has written a book called God On Sex ($.99) where he explores our distorted ideas about sex and what how God truly designed it for our good. Daniel Akin has lead over 300 marriage seminars and is the president of Southeastern Seminary in Wake Forest, NC. His most recent work was a commentary on the book of Mark.
Finally, My favorite preacher just came out with a new book.
Mingling of Souls ($7.99) by Matt Chandler. Matt is the lead pastor at TheVillage Church in Texas. He has a unique gift of communication that is
unmatched. On Thanksgiving morning in 2009, Chandler had a seizure at his home
and was later diagnosed with anaplastic oligodendroglioma, a malignant brain tumor.
Matt continues to trust the Lord and live his life holding nothing back from
the Lord. He was given a clean bill of health in September 2010. Matt is also
the president of the Acts 29 Church Planting Network, which is the network BLDG28 Church belongs to.
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