Resources to help you better love and honor your parents
There aren’t too many Christian resources out there for adult children who want to learn how to love and honor their parents better. Here are some books and articles that you might find helpful. Please note that just because a resource is listed here does not mean that I agree with everything its says or that I would endorse everything the author has written.
Books
5 Things to Pray for Your Parents by Chelsea Stanley
Knowing God (chapter entitled “Sons of God”) by J.I. Packer
Unpacking Forgiveness by Chris Brauns
The Peacemaker by Ken Sande
Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands by Paul David Tripp
The Forgotten Commandment by Dennis Rainey
The Storm-Tossed Family by Russell Moore
The Ministry of Intercessory Prayer by Andrew Murray
The Value of Wrinkles by Isabel Tom
A Loving Life by Paul Miller
Finding Grace in the Face of Dementia by John Dunlop, MD
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney
Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage by Jim Newheiser
New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional by Paul David Tripp
A Gospel Primer for Christians by Milton Vincent
Articles
The Commandment We Forgot Blog Series by Tim Challies
When Grandma and Grandpa Don’t Love Jesus by Barbara Reaoch
Live Like Sons and Daughters of the King by Marshall Segal
You Can Forgive Your Parents by Marshall Segal
Boundaries in Relationships by Edward T. Welch
Motives: Why Do I Do the Things I Do? by Edward T. Welch
When Honoring Your Father or Mother is Hard by Pastor Colin Smith
Hope for When Honoring Your Parents is Hard by Chelsea Stanley
Three Biblical Prayers to Say for Your Parents by Chelsea Stanley
Training Your Children to Honor Their Parents by Honoring Their Own by Chelsea Stanley
Lord, Help Me Love My Parents by Chelsea Stanley
When Your Gray-Haired Parents Get Divorced by Chelsea Stanley
Daughters, God Has Made You Sons by Chelsea Stanley
Running the Race When Your Parents Aren’t Saved by Chelsea Stanley
Dreading Your Family Christmas Celebration? There's Hope by Chelsea Stanley
How Do I Talk to My Kids About Divorce? by Chelsea Stanley