Marriage and Family

Published November 5, 2025
Marriage and Family

God designed marriage and family as sacred callings. These resources help couples build Christ-centered marriages and equip parents to shepherd their children's hearts, all grounded in Scripture. 

Sacred Marriage: What If God Designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More Than to Make Us Happy? by Gary Thomas: A transformative look at marriage as a spiritual discipline that shapes our character and draws us closer to God. Thomas reframes challenges in marriage as opportunities for sanctification and deeper love.

You and Me Forever: Marriage in Light of Eternity by Francis and Lisa Chan: A passionate, Scripture-centered guide reminding couples that marriage is not about personal happiness but about living for God’s eternal purposes. Focuses on discipleship, mission, and loving each other with Christlike humility.

God, Marriage, and Family: Rebuilding the Biblical Foundation by Andreas J. Köstenberger and David W. Jones: A thorough and scholarly look at marriage, sexuality, parenting, and family through the lens of Scripture. Upholds a biblical view of gender and marriage while addressing modern challenges with clarity and grace.

The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God

by Timothy Keller: Insightful, balanced, and Gospel-centered, Keller’s book explores marriage as both covenant and calling. Grounded in Ephesians 5, it helps couples understand God’s design for love, service, and commitment.

Family Discipleship: Leading Your Home through Time, Moments, and Milestones by Matt Chandler and Adam Griffin: A practical guide for parents who want to nurture their children’s faith intentionally. Provides simple frameworks for teaching Scripture, modeling prayer, and celebrating God’s work in family life.

Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family by Paul David Tripp: Encourages parents to see their role as ambassadors of God’s grace rather than controllers of behavior. Rooted in the Gospel, it focuses on heart transformation rather than mere rule-following.