Best Christian Family & Relationships Books of 2025

The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman is a perennial New York Times bestseller that has transformed millions of relationships worldwide. Chapman's practical and insightful approach to showing and receiving love helps couples experience deeper and richer levels of intimacy with their partners. The book includes the Couple's Personal Profile assessment, which helps readers discover their love language and that of their loved one. This updated edition reveals intrinsic truths and applies relevant, actionable wisdom in ways that work. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone looking to keep their relationship fresh and growing.

So God Made a Mother is a heartwarming collection of essays from women of all ages and stages, edited by Leslie Means. The book speaks to the incomparable heart of a mother, weaving together stories that will make you laugh, cry, and nod along. No two mothers are alike, and no two experiences in motherhood mirror each other, but something powerful happens when our stories come together: they speak love, worth, value, and beauty. If you are a mother, have a mother, or know a mother, this book is for you. Tyndale House Publishers has done a great job in publishing this book.

The NIV Beautiful Word Bible, Updated Edition is a unique visual treatment of Scripture that offers a fresh and creative expression of the Word of God. The book features 600 full-color illustrated verses, including 100 new illustrations, and peel and stick Bible book tabs. The wide margins and high-quality paper allow for notes, journal entries, or artwork. The exclusive Zondervan NIV Comfort Print typeface offers an easier reading experience. This book is perfect for those seeking a more beautiful quiet time with God's Word.

"Forgiving What You Can't Forget" is a self-help book that provides readers with a step-by-step process to overcome hurt and resentment caused by others. Lysa TerKeurst, the president of Proverbs 31 Ministries, shares her personal journey and uses therapeutic insight and Bible teaching to guide readers towards forgiveness. The book is a #1 New York Times Bestseller and is perfect for Christian women struggling with painful memories. Overall, "Forgiving What You Can't Forget" is a valuable resource for anyone looking to find peace and move forward from past hurts.

Raising Worry-Free Girls by Sissy Goff is a practical guide for parents to help their daughters overcome anxiety and worry in today's world. Goff provides tools to address common age-specific issues and empowers parents to instill bravery and strength in their daughters. She emphasizes the importance of understanding why their daughter's brain is working against them when they worry and how to fight back. With the support of this book, parents can help their daughters find confidence and the anchoring truth of God's love. This Christian Family & Relationships book by Bethany House Publishers is a must-read for parents who want to help their daughters thrive.

Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley is a guide for parents seeking to create a home where children and parents can practice loving God and each other. The book offers simple habits and daily routines that can be implemented to shape the heart and create structure in family life. Each chapter ends with practical patterns, prayers, or liturgies that families can put into practice right away. Overall, Habits of the Household is a valuable resource for families seeking to live intentionally and create a home that is centered on love and purpose.

The Good Boundaries and Goodbyes Bible Study Guide by Lysa TerKeurst offers a six-session video study program that helps readers navigate the difficult terrain of relationships using biblical principles and practical strategies. The guide comes with a comprehensive structure for group discussion, video notes, and a leader's guide, as well as an individual access code to stream all six video sessions online. The study program covers topics such as setting personal and emotional boundaries, interpreting biblical scriptures, and implementing healthier patterns. With the help of Lysa's Christian counselor and Proverbs 31 Ministries’ Director of Theology, readers will learn how to love others without losing the best of who they are.

Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies is a must-read for parents who want to equip their children with the tools to form their own biblical beliefs. Written by a group of mothers, this book offers practical applications and prayer strategies to help parents teach their kids how to think critically about the culture's lies. The book is incisive, witty, and transparent, making it easy for parents to understand the challenges their kids face. Overall, Mama Bear Apologetics is an excellent resource for Christian parents who want to raise committed Christ followers.

Doing Life with Your Adult Children by Jim Burns is a must-read for parents struggling to adjust to their adult children's lives. Burns provides practical advice and encouragement to navigate this new and challenging phase of parenting. He addresses common questions such as how to handle adult children's choices and how to relate to their significant others. The book also includes positive principles on bringing kids back to faith and ideas on how to leave a legacy as a grandparent. Overall, this book is a unique and valuable resource for any parent going through this transition.

Unoffendable: How Just One Change Can Make All of Life Better (updated with two new chapters) is a practical guide to living life with less stress. The book challenges the idea of our own "righteous anger" and encourages readers to give up their "right" to be offended, replacing anger with humility and gratitude. Brant Hansen, a nationally syndicated radio host and podcaster, offers concrete ways to embrace forgiveness and love others in unexpected ways. This updated edition includes two new chapters on forgiveness and what the author has learned since writing the original book. Overall, Unoffendable is a must-read for Christians seeking to experience the joy of gratitude and live the way God intended.