God created believers to thrive within community, not in isolation. But Christians — being but humans — experience conflict, especially in their closest relationships such as marriage. Thankfully, God left the church with sufficient instruction in His manual for community, the Bible. Here it is that we learn how to succeed in marriages and relationships, despite conflicts. Strange as it may seem, conflict, rightly ordered, has the potential to strengthen relationships. Join in on this study as we explore turning sinful responses in conflict — especially in regard to one’s spouse — into a successful and meaningful relationship.
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Books from Workbook Reading
- A Christian Directory – Richard Baxter
- Distinguishing Traits of Christian Character – Gardiner Spring
- Made in Our Image: The Fallacy of the User-Friendly God – Steve Lawson
- The Enemy Within: Straight Talk about the Power and Defeat of Sin – Kris Lundgaard
- The Peace Maker – Ken Sande
- The Freedom and Power of Forgiveness – John MacArthur
- Transforming Grace – Jerry Bridges
- When People Are Big and God Is Small – Ed Welch
Additional Books related to Relationships and Marriage
- A Husband After God's Own Heart – Jim George
- A Wife After God’s Own Heart – Elizabeth George
- Bitterness, The Root That Pollutes - Lou Piriolo
- Christian Living in the Home – Jay Adams
- Creative Counterpart – Linda Dillow
- Different By Design – John MacArthur
- Disciplines of a Godly Man – R. Kent Hughes
- Disciplines of a Godly Woman – Barbara Hughes
- Feminine Appeal – Caroline Mahaney and DeMoss
- God's High Calling for Women – John MacArthur
- Helper By Design – Elyse Fitzpatrick
- Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands – Paul Tripp
- Intended for Pleasure – Ed Wheat
- Intimate Issues: Conversations Woman to Woman – Linda Dillow and Lorraine Pintus
- Living With an Angry Spouse – Ed Welch
- Love that Lasts: When Marriage Meets Grace – Gary and Betsy Ricucci
- Relationships: A Mess Worth Making – Timothy Lane & Paul Tripp
- Sex and the Supremacy of Christ – John Piper
- Sex, Romance, and the Glory of God: What Every Christian Husband Needs to Know – C.J. Mahaney
- Strengthening Your Marriage – Wayne Mack
- Sweethearts for a Lifetime – Wayne Mack
- The Complete Husband – Lou Priolo
- The Excellent Wife – Martha Peace
- The Exemplary Husband – Stuart Scott
- The Fulfilled Family: God's Design for Your Home – John MacArthur
- The Intimate Marriage – R. C. Sproul
- The Love Dare – Stephen and Alex Kendrick
- The Peacemaker for Families – Ken Sande
- The Heart of Anger – Lou Priolo
- War of Words – Paul Tripp
- Your Family God’s Way – Wayne Mack
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