Best Christian Marriage Books of 2026

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.

The Woman's Study Bible, designed by women for women, is a study Bible with thousands of verse commentary notes that reveal the Word of God to women, inviting them to receive God's truth for balance, hope, and transformation. With a beautiful full-color redesign, this landmark study Bible reflects the contributions of over 80 women from a wide variety of backgrounds. Special features designed to speak to a woman's heart appear throughout the Bible text. The book includes detailed biographical portraits, in-text topical articles, insightful essays, and full-color maps, charts, timelines, and family trees. This Bible is a must-read for women seeking to deepen their theological knowledge and grow in their faith journey.

The Woman's Study Bible, published by Thomas Nelson, is a beautifully redesigned full-color edition that aims to reveal the Word of God to women. With contributions from over 80 women of different backgrounds, this study Bible offers detailed biographical portraits of over 100 biblical women, extensive verse-by-verse study notes, and in-text topical articles on relevant issues. Additionally, it features maps, charts, timelines, and family trees, as well as essays by recognized experts in theology, biblical studies, archaeology, and philosophy. The Woman's Study Bible is a valuable resource for women seeking balance, hope, and transformation through God's truth.

The Love Dare: New Revised Edition is a 40-day challenge for husbands and wives to understand and practice unconditional love. The book is a journey towards finding true intimacy and developing a dynamic marriage. The second edition features a special link to a free online marriage evaluation, a new preface by Stephen and Alex Kendrick, minor text updates, and select testimonials from The Love Dare readers. This marriage book is a must-read for couples looking to strengthen their relationship and build a more loving and fulfilling marriage.

The Power of a Praying Wife by Stormie Omartian is a bestselling Christian women's issues book that has sold over 10 million copies. In this book, Omartian shares how praying for one's husband can strengthen a marriage and covers key areas such as his spiritual walk, emotions, and leadership. The author's own experiences, along with Bible verses and sample prayers, are included in each chapter. The book is practical, biblical, and inspiring, making it a must-read for any wife seeking to deepen her relationship with her husband and with God.

The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God by Timothy Keller provides an insightful and refreshing take on the institution of marriage. Keller draws from his own experience and his wife's insights to offer a biblically-based perspective on what marriage should be, debunking modern-day misconceptions along the way. The book is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the meaning of marriage and how to have a successful, lasting relationship. It is a rich and practical guide that challenges readers to love more deeply and know God better. Highly recommended for all, regardless of relationship status.

The Marriage Devotional: 52 Days to Strengthen the Soul of Your Marriage is a powerful devotional that helps couples to build a strong, thriving, and fun marriage. Levi and Jennie, the authors of this book, use God's word to guide couples in experiencing a depth and beauty they may have never thought possible. This unique devotional is packed with questions to answer and discuss, short prayers to pray over your spouse, and a checklist of fun, thoughtful activities to do throughout the week. Whether you are a newlywed or a seasoned married couple, this devotional journey will be the encouragement your marriage needs to flourish.

Embraced: 100 Devotions to Know God Is Holding You Close, by Lysa TerKeurst, is a beautiful cloth-covered book that offers 100 devotions for women in all stages of life. Through daily scriptures, prayer prompts, and personal stories, TerKeurst helps readers experience God's love and find freedom from struggles. The book's exquisite design, with Scripture, call-outs, and quotes, makes it a treasured keepsake and a meaningful gift. The ultimate embrace, TerKeurst writes, is God opening His arms wide on Calvary through Jesus so that He could pull us close for all of eternity, welcoming us into the safety and hope of His grace, love, and embrace.

Los 5 lenguajes del amor (Revisado) es un bestseller internacional que ha vendido más de 20 millones de copias en inglés y ha sido un constante en la lista de los más vendidos del New York Times durante más de una década. El libro del Dr. Gary Chapman es un enfoque comprobado para mostrar y recibir amor que ha transformado millones de relaciones en todo el mundo. La nueva edición, actualizada para reflejar las complejidades de las relaciones de hoy en día, incluye la evaluación del perfil personal de la pareja para que pueda descubrir su lenguaje del amor y el de su pareja. Este libro es práctico y revelador, y le ayudará a experimentar niveles más profundos y ricos de intimidad con su pareja, comenzando hoy mismo.

Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas explores the idea that marriage is designed by God to make us holy, rather than just happy. Thomas offers practical advice and techniques for fostering a sacred marriage, including turning struggles into appreciation, confronting weaknesses and sin, and partnering in spiritual growth. The book also includes thought-provoking discussion questions for couples and small groups. Overall, Sacred Marriage is a valuable resource for those looking to strengthen their marriage and deepen their relationship with God.