I have found that those who have the best marriages are those who are constantly educating themselves on how to be a better husband or wife. The minute we start to think we’ve heard it all, we’re in big trouble! Whether you have been married 3 months, 10 years, or 50 years, you will benefit greatly from the following resources.
A Woman After God’s Own Heart, Elizabeth George
I’ve not met a women yet who doesn’t struggle to keep her priorities in order. This book addresses more than marriage, but a good portion of the book is devoted to the importance of making your husband, children, and home priorities in your life.
Beautiful in God’s Eyes, Elizabeth George
I love this book on the Proverbs 31 woman. It’s a very practical look at what it means to be an “excellent wife.”
Creative Counterpart, Linda Dillow
I love this book! No matter how long you have been married, this book will both encourage and challenge you in your pursuit to be a godly wife.
For Women Only, Shaunti Feldhahn
I have not read this book yet, but my friend Rachel has highly recommended it. I have found that the more I understand my husband (how he thinks, why he does what he does, etc.), the better I become at encouraging and supporting him. From what I hear, this book is packed full of helpful insights related to the men in our lives.
God on Sex, Daniel Akin
In this book, Dr. Akin walks readers step-by-step through the pages of the Song of Solomon, exploring God’s design for sexual intimacy between a husband and wife. This is one you might be able to get your husband to read. :)
Intimate Issues, Linda Dillow and Loraine Pintus
This book is essentially a question and answer resource on topics related to sexual intimacy within marriage. What I greatly appreciate about this book is the willingness of these authors to answer questions that most Christian women would never dare to ask out loud.
Sacred Marriage, Gary Thomas
The central question of this book is, “What if God designed marriage to make us holy more than to make us happy?” Gary Thomas argues that a marriage is a spiritual discipline that has been designed by God to “help you know Him better, trust Him more fully, and love Him more deeply.” This book has revolutionized the way I look at marriage.