Below you will find books, websites and other resources recommended for each age and stage of life. These resources are designed to strengthen marriages, families and individuals in their walk with the Lord and each other.
PLEASE NOTE: Although First Free Church is recommending these resources, which are not produced by us, it does not necessarily mean we endorse all doctrines contained within these materials.
Marriage
Each for the Other, by Bryan & Kathy Chapell
Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires, the Respect He Desperately Needs, by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
The Heart of Commitment, by Scott Stanley
The Excellent Wife: A Biblical Perspective, by Martha Peace
Vision of the Home and Family
D6 Family website--www.d6family.com/splink
Faith Begins at Home: The Family Makeover with Christ at the Center, by Mark Holmen
Family Time Training--www.famtime.com
Focus on the Family--www.focusonthefamily.com
Freedom from Tyranny of the Urgent, by Charles E. Hummel
How to Really Love Your Child, by Dr. Ross Campbell
Visionary Parenting: Capture a God-sized Vision for Your Family, by Rob Rienow
Discipline
Boundaries with Kids, by Henry Cloud & John Townsend
For Instruction in Righteousness: A Topical Reference Guide for Biblical Child-training, by Pam Forster
Parenting with Scripture: A Topical Guide for Teachable Moments, by Kara Durbin
Say Goodbye to Whining, Complaining and Bad Attitudes in You and Your Kids, by Scott Turansky
Shepherding a Child's Heart, by Tedd Tripp
Families with Infants & Preschoolers
Big Truths for Little Kids: Teaching Your Children to Live for God, by Susan Hunt & Richie Hunt
My ABC Bible Verses: Hing God's Word in Little Hearts, by Susan Hunt & Yvette Banek
Praise Baby CDs by Big House Kids
The Big Picture Story Bible, by David R. Helm
The Child's Story Bible, by Catherine Vos
The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name, by Sally Lloyd-Jones
The One Year Devotions for Preschoolers, by Crystal Bowman
Wee Sing Bible Songs (book & CD)
Families with Elementary School-aged Children
Big Truths for Young Hearts, by Bruce A. Ware
Children's Treasure Study Bible (NIV Thompson Chain Reference)
Family Celebrations, By Ann Hibbard
Hero Tales, by Dave & Neta Jackson
Hide 'Em in Your Heart CD, by Steve Green (scripture memory songs)
Hymns for a Kid's Heart, by Joni Erickson Tada & Bobbi Wolgemoth (book with CD)
Leading Little Ones to God: A Child's Book of Bible Teachings, by Marian Schoolland
The Big Picture Story Bible, by David R. Helm
The Child's Story Bible, by Catherine Vos
The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name, by Sally Lloyd-Jones
Wee Sing Bible Songs (book & CD)
Parenting Boys
Bringing up Boys, by Dr. James C. Dobson
Raising a Modern-day Knight: A Father's Role in Guiding His Son to Authentic Manhood, by Robert Lewis
Parenting Girls
Growing Little Women: Capturing Teachable Moments with Your Daughter, by Donna Miller & Christine Yount
My Best Friend Jesus!: Meditating on God's Truth about True Friendship, by Dannah Gresh
Raising Maidens of Virtue, by Stacey McDonald
Secret Keeper Girl Kit: The Power of True Beauty and Modesty, by Dannah Gresh
Secret Keeper Girl Kit 2: The Gift of True Friendship, by Dannah Gresh
Parents of Teenagers
Boundaries with Teens: When to Say Yes, How to Say No, by Dr. John Townsend
Fuel: 10-minute Devotions to Ignite the Faith of Parents and Teens, by Joe White
Parenting Today's Adolescent, by Dennis & Barbara Rainey (1998 Edition)
Preparing for Adolescence: How to Survive the Coming Years of Change, by Dr. James Dobson (recommended for parents to read with pre-teens or teenagers)
The Source for Parents website-- www.thesource4parents.com
WORKSHOPS for Parents of Teenagers: Faith Mentoring and Discipleship: Recorded 10/2/2011
Mentoring.mp3
Handout from the workshop: Mentoring.pdf
Teens
Do Hard Things, by Alex & Brett Harris
Every Young Man's Battle, by Stephen Arterburn & Fred Stoeker
Lies Young Women Believe, by Nancy Leigh DeMoss & Dannah Gresh
You're Next, by Greg Stier
Single Parents
New Start for Single Moms: Dynamic in Influence...Practical in Design, by Diane Strack
Raising Great Kids on Your Own: A Guide and Companion for Every Single Parent, by David Frisbie & Lisa Frisbie
Single Moms Raising Sons: Preparing Boys to Be Men When There's No Man Around, by Dana S. Chisholm
Single Parenting That Works: Six Keys to Raising Happy, Healthy Children in a Single Parent Home, by Dr. Kevin Lehman
Successful Single Parenting, by Gary Richmond
Blended Families
Living in a Step Family Without Getting Stepped On, by Dr. Kevin Lehman
