7 Best devotions for dating couples building a foundation
If you’re seriously dating or discussing marriage and seeking to build a foundation, these are the 7 best devotions for dating couples to read and discuss together.
While we were dating, my husband and I personally benefited from discussing our faith, our past, and our hopes and dreams for marriage. We particularly benefited from identifying and discussing our "love languages.
Whether you're in a new relationship or approaching marriage, “The Love Language Minute for Couples” is recommended for its practical and life-changing approach to expressing love. It also makes a great marriage gift!
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Spending devotional time together will help you develop a deep spiritual connection that can draw you closer together and strengthen your personal walk with God.
Thankfully, there are devotional books that explore important love relationships within the context of faith.
With user-friendly tips, options for daily or a weekly couple's devotion, you can build a strong foundation with a shared commitment to God's Word.
Top 7 devotional books for couples to read and discuss together
1. 'The One Year Love Language Minute Devotional' by Dr. Gary Chapman
Considered a classic relationship book that can help establish healthy patterns to express lifelong love, this “love language” devotional by Dr. Gary Chapman offers brief, one-minute daily readings focused on understanding, expressing, and receiving love, which tends to be different for each partner.
Best for: Couples who want to understand the basics of love.
What readers like: The practical tips that can be immediately implemented
About the author: Chapman is a world-renowned marriage counselor and author of the bestselling "The 5 Love Languages." He holds a Ph.D. in Adult Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
2. ‘Devotions for Dating Couples' by Ben Young & Dr. Samuel Adams
"Devotions for Dating Couples" by Ben Young & Samual Adams is a 52-week devotional guide that addresses dating issues that occur in the "real world" of dating, such as how to establish physical boundaries, discuss past relationships and baggage, and learn how to navigate disagreements with conflict resolution. It explores the essence of a true soulmate relationship. They also wrote "Ten Commandments of Dating."
Best for: Serious dating couples who want a balanced perspective from both a theological and psychological lens.
What readers like: It tackles the difficult conversations head-on to help build a lasting marriage.
About the authors: Among the top faith-based relationship experts, Ben Young is a senior pastor at Second Baptist Church in Houston and an adjunct professor at Houston Theological Seminary. Samuel Adams is a licensed psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from George Fox University; he specializes in relationship counseling.
3. ‘Together with Christ: A Dating Couples Devotional’ by Chelsea Damon
This couple's devotional features 52 weeks of active engagement. "Together with Christ" by Chelsea Damon. The unique approach combines Scripture with suggested "date night" activities and challenges, one for each week of the year.
Best for: Couples who enjoy doing activities rather than reading together and are seriously dating or discussing marriage.
What readers like: How this dynamic book offers date night ideas.
About the Author: Damon is a marriage and family blogger who began a ministry with her husband that specifically helps couples transition from dating to marriage.
4. ‘The Meaning of Marriage: A Couple's Devotional’ by Timothy & Kathy Keller
This 365-day devotional is a great choice for couples seeking an intellectual study. With daily personal devotions, this Bible study will help you develop a lifetime of love. It includes curated Bible passages that focus on what the Bible says about love and marriage, creating a foundation of healthy truths as you discuss marriage.
Best for: Couples seeking an intellectual study with daily lessons
What readers like: The depth of wisdom, which can feel like a college course.
About the Authors: The late Timothy Keller was a renowned theologian, Christian apologetics author, and founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City. His wife, Kathy, holds an MA in Theological Studies.
5. ‘#Staymarried: A Couples Devotional’ by Michelle Peterson
"#Staymarried" by Michelle Peterson is a 52-week devotional that uses research to help couples develop and improve communication as well as conflict management skills. For those seeking weekend studies, it's a great resource that helps couples navigate the foundational, important things and difficult conversations. Create the richer marriage you desire.
Best for: Modern Christian couples seeking a research-backed approach to weekly devotions.
What readers like: The lack of church jargon and cliches. In addition, its tone is practical, as if Peterson is coaching you.
About the author: Peterson is the creator of the #Staymarried blog and podcast. She's known for blending biblical wisdom with modern relationship research, using studies from the Gottman Institute, for example
6. ‘The Dating Couple's Devotional Journal’ by Tiffany Dawn
For couples who enjoy reflecting on their inner lives, "The Dating Couple's Devotional Journal" by Tiffany Dawn helps you reflect with journal prompts and questions. You'll navigate emotional health, discernment, and maintaining a healthy personal wholeness within the context of a relationship.
Best for: Writers and journalers, and couples who want to navigate how to be both an "I" and a "we."
What readers like: The emphasis on mental health and its gentle, judgement-free tone.
About the author: Dawn is an author and YouTuber known for sharing "life advice she never heard growing up in church."
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7. ‘Night Light’ by Dr. James Dobson & Shirley Dobson
This classic devotional by the founder of Focus on the Family, "Night Light" by Dr. James & Shirley Dobson focuses on traditional, Biblical values, family heritage, and prayer. It focuses on the "three-person covenant" of the husband, wife, and God. It's designed to read at night, helping you make a daily devotional journey with your partner a habit.
Best for: Couples seeking a mentor-style author from an older generation.
What readers like: Its traditional approach; it invites married couples to invite God into the center of their relationship.
About the authors: Dr. James Dobson is a child psychologist, founder of Focus on the Family, and has consulted with three U.S. presidents. His wife, Shirley, is the former chair of the National Day of Prayer Task Force.
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