Books written by Larry Crabb

The Silence of Adam: Becoming Men of Courage in a World of Chaos

What gives manhood definition and meaning? In The Silence of Adam, Dr. Larry Crabb and his colleagues, biblical scholar Don Hudson and counselor Al Andrews, offer a fresh look at how God designed men.
Men of Courage: God's Call to Move Beyond the Silence of Adam

In this updated and expanded edition of The Silence of Adam, Larry Crabb challenges men to move beyond the fear of failure that paralyzes them in spiritual matters and in their relationships, leading them to bold risk-taking, action, deep ...
Bring Home the Joy

Best-selling authors share the secrets of how to bring greater enjoyment and vitality into your marriage no matter how long you've been together or how many problems you've faced.
The Marriage Builder: A Blueprint for Couples and Counselors

I feel anger. Should I share this anger with my wife? If I were to react to her hostile greeting with an expression of my irritation ("Hey, after a tough day, I wouldn't mind a smile!"), my goal at that moment would be to hurt her back ...
66 Love Letters: A Conversation with God that Invites You Into His Story

selfish people who were enjoying Your blessings during an evil king's reign and who, therefore, figured that You were pleased with them, You made known Your hurt without protecting Yourself from more, and You expressed Your fierce anger ...
Effective Biblical Counseling: A Model for Helping Caring Christians Become Capable Counselors

“Let it out, express your anger.” Or perhaps they will help the client to identify the blocking circumstance responsible for the anger and assist the client to either change or accept the obstacle. Neither approach solves the problem.
How to Deal with Anger

Sensible advice about how to handle anger.
Men and Women

And nothing brings self - centeredness more clearly into focus than anger . THE EXPERIENCE OF ANGER Everyone knows what it's like to be angry with someone . And when we're angry , we're not really concerned with the welfare of the ...
Men of Courage: God’s Call to Move Beyond the Silence of Adam

His anger was a quiet coldness that pushed everyone away. But he could not endure such intense rage for long. Eventually his anger did nothing more than remind him that he was helpless — that he was powerless in the face of this tragedy ...
Finding God: Moving Through Your Problems Toward

In today's psychological culture, we have become a people more concerned with solving our problems than finding God.
Inside Out

We then find ourself becoming angry when people fail to care about us as they should . If we're involved in a fellowship group that emphasizes transparency , we might “ share ” our disappointment with the group , and perhaps issue a ...
Basic Principles of Biblical Counseling

With compassion and urgency, this book makes a plea for parishioners to engage in 'grappling soul to soul with troubled lives.
Marriage Builder

Psychologist Larry Crabb cuts to the heart of the biblical view of marriage: the "one-flesh" relationship.
Men & Women: Enjoying the Difference

This book's premise is that men and women struggle to relate to one another because they are self-centered and do not recognize and honor the God-created differences between men and women.
Joy Breaks for Couples: Devotions to Celebrate Marriage

If I resolutely refuse to join her folly , maybe she'll see the light . My resoluteness will save us thousands of dollars . Another stubborn man , whom I hope I don't take after , is Thomas in the Scripture for today .
An Unlikely Smuggler and Other Stories

“ My friends , I'm delighted to see so many here tonight . And you should be here . Our guests of honor deserve the thanks of every man , woman , boy , and girl in Downesville . Here's Chief Lawson to tell you of the incredible job ...
Shattered Dreams: God's Unexpected Path to Joy

Using the Biblical story of Naomi, Dr. Larry Crabb shows you how to look through life's tragedies to see the lavish blessings God has for you in Shattered Dreams. “Shattered dreams,” writes Dr. Larry Crabb, “are never random.
Soul Talk: The Language God Longs for Us to Speak

We humans have mortgaged our souls to buy the product, and we think we've gotten a good deal. “Religion is the most dangerous energy source known to humankind,” says Eugene Peterson in his introduction to the prophecy of Amos in The ...
Becoming a True Spiritual Community: A Profound Vision of What the Church Can Be

In Becoming a True Spiritual Community (formerly titled The Safest Place on Earth), Larry Crabb explores such a place, where God can heal disconnected people and allow them to reconnect with each other and, ultimately, with Him.
God's Love Letters to You: A 40-Day Devotional Experience

Discover the language and story of true love as it was originally intended—personal letters from God to you.