Suggested Reading Guide:
1. The Meaning of Marriage by: Timothy Keller
http://timothykeller.com/
2. Sacred Marriage by: Gary Thomas
3. Love & Respect by: Emerson Eggerich
http://www.loveandrespect.com/
4. The following titles by Gary Chapman:
The Five Love Languages
The Marriage You've Always Wanted
6. Real Sex by: Lauren F. Winner
7. God, Marriage and Family by: Andreas J. Kostenberger w/David W. Jones
8. The Intimate Mystery by: Dan Allender
9. Song of Solomon by: King Solomon / this book is in your Bible
10. For Men Only; A straightforward guide to the inner lives of women by: Shaunti & Jeff Feldman
For Women Only;A straightforward guide to the inner lives of men by: Shaunti & Jeff Feldman
11. His Needs, Her Needs by:Willard F. Harley Jr.
12. The following titles by Clifford & Joyce Penner:
http://www.
The Married Guy's Guide to Great Sex
Sex Facts
52 ways to Have Fun, Fantastic Sex
The Gift of Sex
Getting Your Sex Life Off to a Great Start
Restoring the Pleasure
13. Couples Devotional Bible: New International Version by Zondervan
Suggested Videos:
Love & Respect Ministries - http://www.loveandrespect.com/content/weekly_Movies.php
Counseling Resources:
Ruth Dirks Counseling Services
Ruth Dirks is a counselor working with couples and individuals out of her NE Portland practice. She combines the knowledge gleaned from a masters degree in counseling along with more than 25 years of experience working with people in the local church with her husband who serves as a pastor. Ruth believes that while relationships are often the place where our brokenness is most apparent, it is also the place that holds the greatest potential for healing and restoration. She is passionate about working together with couples to create marriages of growth and transformation.
Contact information:
Ruth Dirks Counseling Services
2832 NE 12th Ave, Portland OR 97212
503-866-9133
Cornerstone Clinical Services, P.C.
http://www.
Cornerstone represents a unique group of licensed Christian clinicians priviledged to journey alongside of you in your marriage, offering locations on the west and east side of Portland.
Tigard Location: Mark Nordlund, Aaron Lewis & Brooke Kuhnhause
Milwaukie Location: Brent Burson, Peter Wilson, Jim Putman & Mark Nordlund
Sunnyside Counseling Center
Sunnyside Counseling Offices, LLC
150 SE 80th Avenue Portland, OR 97215
503.257.7572
http://www.sunnysidecounseling.com/