Modern culture would have you believe that everyone has a soul mate; that romance is the most important part of a successful marriage; that marriage does not mean 'til death do us part, but merely for as long as my needs are being met; and that when serious differences arise, divorce is the best solution.

According to the Bible, all of these modern-day assumptions miss what marriage is all about. In The Meaning of Marriage — a six-session Bible study — Timothy Keller, along with Kathy, his wife of forty years, draws a profound portrait of marriage from the pages of Scripture that neither idealizes nor rejects the institution but points us back to the relationship between God and man. The result is a vision for marriage that is refreshingly frank and unsentimental, yet hopeful and beautiful.

This six-session Bible study is for anyone from singles to couples considering marriage to those who have been married recently or for a long time.

The six sessions are:

• Service: Marriage Isn't about You
• Covenant: Created to Make Promises
• Roles: Loving through Mutual Submission
• Singleness: Strengthening the Spiritual Family
• Sex: The Act of Covenant Renewal
• Hope: Seeing the Great Horizon

At one point in her life, author and co-founder of Redeemer Presbyterian Church Kathy Keller sought pastoral ordination. Yet she came to adopt the view that men and women have different roles in marriage and ministry, and that fulfilling such roles pleases God and leads to greater personal fulfillment.

In this unapologetic but nuanced piece, Keller presents a caring and careful case for biblical gender differences and the complementarian view of women in ministry. At the same time, she encourages women to teach and lead in the church in ways that may startle some complementarians. Readers on both sides of this hot-button topic will be challenged by her ministry-tested and thoroughly Scriptural perspective.

Throughout the history of the church, Christians have used catechisms—collections of questions and answers designed for memorization and recitation—to teach others the core doctrines of the faith. The New City Catechism is a modern-day resource aimed at reintroducing this ancient method of teaching to Christians today.

This short book lays out 52 questions and answers related to God, human nature, sin, Christ, the Holy Spirit, and more. Whether used devotionally, recited orally, or memorized over the course of a year, families, churches, small groups, and Christian schools will treasure this as a valuable tool for teaching the core doctrines of the Christian faith to children and adults alike.

From pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller comes a beautifully packaged, yearlong daily devotional based on the Book of Proverbs. Proverbs is God's book of wisdom, teaching us the essence and goal of a Christian life. In this 365-day devotional, Timothy Keller offers readers a fresh, inspiring lesson for every day of the year based on different passages within the Book of Proverbs. With his trademark knowledge, Keller unlocks the wisdom within the poetry of Proverbs and guides us toward a new understanding of what it means to live a moral life. God's Wisdom for Navigating Life is a book that readers will be able to turn to every day, year after year, to cultivate a deeper, more fulfilling relationship with God. This makes a perfect companion to Keller's devotional on the Psalms, The Songs of Jesus.

"Incredibly rich with wisdom and insight that will leave the reader, whether single or married, feeling uplifted."--"The Washington Times"
Based on the acclaimed sermon series by "New York Times" bestselling author Timothy Keller, this book shows everyone--Christians, skeptics, singles, longtime married couples, and those about to be engaged--the vision of what marriage should be according to the Bible.
Modern culture would have you believe that everyone has a soul mate; that romance is the most important part of a successful marriage; that your spouse is there to help you realize your potential; that marriage does not mean forever, but merely for now; and that starting over after a divorce is the best solution to seemingly intractable marriage issues. But these modern-day assumptions are wrong. Timothy Keller, with insights from Kathy, his wife of thirty-seven years, shows marriage to be a glorious relationship that is also misunderstood and mysterious. "The Meaning of Marriage" offers instruction on how to have a successful marriage, and is essential reading for anyone who wants to know God and love more deeply in this life.

From New York Times bestselling authors Timothy Keller and Kathy Keller comes a gorgeously packaged daily devotional that takes us on year-long journey into discovering the meaning of marriage Marriage is the most profound human relationship there is. Coming to know and love your spouse is one of the most rewarding and wondrous things we can experience in life. But it is also one of the most difficult and painful. In this 365-day devotional, Timothy Keller and his wife of forty-three years, Kathy Keller, share powerful instructions on how to have a successful marriage. The Kellers draw from and expand upon lessons they first introduced in their book The Meaning of Marriage, offering stories, daily scriptures, and prayer prompts that will inspire anyone who wants to know God and love more deeply in this life.

Renowned pastor of New York's Redeemer Presbyterian Church and author of the forthcoming "Every Good Endeavor," Timothy Keller with his wife of 36 years, delivers "The Meaning of Marriage," an extraordinarily insightful look at the keys to happiness in marriage that will inspire Christians, skeptics, singles, long-time married couples, and those about to be engaged.

Modern culture would make you believe that everyone has a soul-mate; that romance is the most important part of a successful marriage; that your spouse is there to help you realize your potential; that marriage does not mean forever, but merely for now; that starting over after a divorce is the best solution to seemingly intractable marriage issues. All those modern-day assumptions are, in a word, wrong.

Using the Bible as his guide, coupled with insightful commentary from his wife of thirty-six years, Kathy, Timothy Keller shows that God created marriage to bring us closer to him and to bring us more joy in our lives. It is a glorious relationship that is also the most misunderstood and mysterious. With a clear-eyed understanding of the Bible, and meaningful instruction on how to have a successful marriage, "The Meaning of Marriage" is essential reading for anyone who wants to know God and love more deeply in this life.
Just as this book is based on his popular sermon series, so will his Encounters with Jesus series, the first of which, "The Skeptical Student "comes out in December.

From New York Times bestselling authors Timothy Keller and Kathy Keller, a book devoted to helping you start your marriage strong and keeping it strong as the years pass Significant events such as birth, marriage, and death are milestones in our lives in which we experience our greatest happiness and our deepest grief. And so it is profoundly important to understand how to approach and experience these occasions with grace, endurance, and joy. In On Marriage, Timothy and Kathy Keller bring forty-five years of personal experience with marriage, as well as a deep understanding of God's resources in the Bible for those who want to find them. With wisdom, empathy, and compassion, the Kellers teach us to understand how to begin and nourish your marriage well. The perfect gift for anyone thinking about relationships and the institution of marriage, On Marriage is a short, powerful book that gives us the tools to understand the meaning of marriage within God's vision of life.

Renowned pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller writes the book his readers have been asking for: A year-long daily devotional, beautifully designed with gilt edges and a gold ribbon marker. The Book of Psalms is known as the Bible's songbook-Jesus knew all 150 psalms intimately, and relied on them to face every situation, including his death. Two decades ago, Tim Keller began reading the entire Book of Psalms every month. The Songs of Jesus is based on his accumulated years of study, insight, and inspiration recorded in his prayer journals. Kathy Keller came to reading the psalms as a support during an extended illness. Together they have distilled the meaning of each verse, inviting readers into the vast wisdom of the psalms. If you have no devotional life yet, this book is a wonderful way to start. If you already spend time in study and prayer, understanding every verse of the psalms will bring you a new level of intimacy with God, unlocking your purpose within God's kingdom.

"Raising Our Daughters," a companion book to "Raising Our Sons," is a compilation of over 200 of the best parenting resources by more than 120 authors organized into 10 easy-to-understand chapters. ROD is organized as a parenting guide for individual learning and/or group discussion with other parents. It is also Search Institute approved and designed to help families and communities enhance the 40 Developmental Assets for their children. Each chapter contains a list of action steps you can take to put your new knowledge into practice as well as a list of resources to explore the chapter's theme more deeply. CHAPTER TITLES: 1) What's Happening to My Daughter? 2) What Influences Her? 3) Raising Her 4) Celebrating Womanhood 5) Empowering Her 6) Teaching Her 7) Making Time for Her 8) Keeping Her Safe 9) Supporting Her 10) Creating Community TESTIMONIALS "These magnificent guides will deepen and strengthen every family that uses them. They will build community and allow us to develop emotionally sturdy, well-behaved and civic-minded children." -- Mary Pipher, PhD (Lincoln, Nebraska) Author of "Reviving Ophelia," "Shelter of Each Other," "The Green Boat: Reviving Ourselves in Our Capsized Culture" and many other books about how American culture influences the mental health of its people "As a Head of School, it is very important for me to offer and have on hand appropriate and engaging resources. Dr. Masarie's "Raising Our Daughters" is not only engaging and appropriate, but it is perfect and offers a fantastic forum for supporting parents as they raise their daughters. I am also the mother of two girls, and I must say that reading this book AND creating a group is what makes it really work. I love this book and would love to see that it was required reading for all parents " - Cathy Newman, Head of Sunstone School (Portland, Oregon) "Dr. Kathy Masarie and her approach to raising emotionally healthy children has been a constant source of inspiration for me. I have put into action many of the ideas provided in the discussion groups, helping me to instill self-confidence and nurture a close, open and mutually rewarding relationship with both my daughter and my son." -- Katherine Melchior Ray, International Marketing Expert (Tokyo, Japan)

"Raising Our Sons" is a compilation of over 200 of the best parenting resources from more than 120 authors organized into 10 easy-to-understand chapters. ROS is organized as a parenting guide for individual learning and/or group discussion with other parents. Each chapter contains a list of action steps you can take to put your new knowledge into practice as well as a list of resources to explore the chapter's theme more deeply. CHAPTER TITLES: 1) What's Happening to My Son? 2) What Influences Him? 3) Parenting Him 4) Nourishing Healthy Masculinity 5) Nurturing Emotions and Compassion 6) Teaching Him 7) Making Time for Him 8) Keeping Him Safe 9) Supporting Him 10) Creating Community TESTIMONIALS "These magnificent guides will deepen and strengthen every family that uses them. They will build community and allow us to develop emotionally sturdy, well-behaved and civic-minded children. I wish every neighborhood in America would create discussion groups that utilized these marvelous guides." -- Mary Pipher, PhD, Clinical psychologist and Author of "Reviving Ophelia," "Shelter of Each Other," "The Green Boat: Reviving Ourselves in Our Capsized Culture" and many other books about how American culture influences the mental health of its people "I have not seen a more comprehensive guide for raising boys. . . . With so many down-to-earth topics and so many experts writing about what they know well, these guides are treasure troves for parents seeking reliable help for raising children in today's challenging world." -- William Doherty, PhD, Professor of Family Social Science at the University of Minnesota and Author of "The Intentional Family," "Putting Family First," and many other books on supporting healthy families "Thank you so much for presenting such a rich source of parenting help. The wide range and depth of material, from the scientific to the spiritual, provides me with a diversity of ideas, so I can pick and choose what works for me. Running through it all is the same thread of love and empowerment. Thank you for helping me to be the very best mom I can be " -- Leslie O'Neill (Lake Oswego, Oregon), Mother of two boys

A MUST READ for every adult who cares about kids The message in "Face to Face" is simple yet profound: Increase actual face-to-face connection and keep childhood real so children will be resilient, healthy, and happy. Major focuses of the book include how digital technology is influencing children's lives and how resiliency and other social/emotional skills need special attention as parents navigate this new terrain. Authored by a team of pediatricians and educators (including the authors of the popular "Raising Our Daughters" and "Raising Our Sons" books), this book is a goldmine of neuroscience-based information: How children's brains grow Recommendations for being mindful about screen time and reducing busy-ness Parenting with social/emotional learning (SEL) in mind How to support children in building healthy friendships as well as in managing social group dynamics Latest research on the key importance of connection and empathy in curtailing and reducing the harm of bullying Best practices for fostering resiliency The recurring themes in each of "Face to Face's" 7 chapters are: Stay Connected, Cultivate Empathy, Create Safe Havens, Walk the Talk, Take the Time, and Play/Create. These are the "touchstones" "Face to Face" recommends parents use to help kids navigate learning to master the art of face-to-face connection. ADVANCE REVIEWS "A timely, practical, and easy-to-read resource for parents. It's geared to exactly what today's families struggle with. I want every parent I know to read this remarkable guide." -- WILLIAM DOHERTY, PhD, Author of "The Intentional Family" "There's nothing more important than giving our children a childhood and "Face to Face" is an invaluable resource for doing just that." -- KIM JOHN PAYNE, Author of "Simplicity Parenting" & "Beyond Winning" "Today's young people are growing up in a time when digital media is their preferred mode of communication. But at what cost? "Face to Face" is an invaluable resource for any adult working with today's youth." -- CHARISSE NIXON, PhD, Penn State Assoc. Prof. of Psychology"