Relationships
Practical • Biblical • Cross-Cultural
Looking for help with relationships? These free printable online Bible studies and other resources provide practical, scriptural information and help. They may be studied by individuals, couples, small groups and classes. Plus, they are perfect for counselors, pastors, mentors and anyone else who wants to help others more effectively. Check this page from time to time, since more studies are added periodically.
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Being a Good Friend
Living with integrity — Telling the truth
Encourage others — The power of encouraging one another
Listen to deeply understand — “Listen” to emotions, not just words
Talk with respect and love — Regardless of the circumstances
Be a positive person — Focus on the positive, say positive words
Practice kindness — Ask God to help you be kind, generous, and understanding
Making deep friends — Practical steps to developing deep friendships with other believers
Make new friends in small group studies — One benefit of small groups
Watching Your Attitude
Love others as-is — Replace frustration with loving concern
Love your enemies — Bible-based help and self-evaluation on loving your enemies
Respect others — Even when other people don’t deserve respect
Replace irritation with grace — Practice “forbearance”
Staying humble — Understanding what humility is (and what it isn’t)
Be a thankful person — Say “thank you” to God and other people often
Dealing with Problems
Focus on changes you should make — Not on changes others should make
Don’t take things personally — Even if someone wants you to take things personally
Resolving conflicts and disputes — Five steps in conflict resolution
Evaluate yourself if your spouse is jealous — You may have contributed to the problem
Don’t give in to anger — What God says about anger in the Bible
Guard your heart — Be cautious and wise when helping, counseling, or mentoring people
Expect problems — Don’t be surprised when you have problems
Turn to God in the midst of problems — God will strengthen you and help you
Overcoming Peer Pressure
Who’s pulling your strings? — Your peer group may control you more than you think
Please God, not others — Overcome peer pressure by choosing to do what God wants you to do
Be an influencer, not an “influencee” — Look for ways to positively influence others
Don’t set yourself up for peer pressure — Evaluate your excuses for giving in to peer pressure
Asking Others to Forgive You
Ask others to forgive you — Ask forgiveness, learn a lesson, and earn trust
Forgiving Others
Forgiving others, Part 1: Why should I forgive? — Forgiveness brings healing to you and others
Forgiving others, Part 4: Put Forgiveness into practice — Follow these steps when you forgive
How to resolve conflicts in 5 easy steps
Focus on changing yourself (not others)
Why should I love my enemies?
Free eBooks: 5-Day Bible Studies
Free Relationship eBooks
“The Owner’s Manual to the New You” is a series of 48 discipleship eBooks by Bible-based Marriage and Family Therapist Doug Britton. Each book is ideal for a 4- or 5-day study. Although this is a 48-book series, each book can be studied as a complete book by itself. Learn more about this series here.
Keys to Healthy Relationships
Making Friends
Showing Grace to Others
Forgiving Others
Serving Others
Resolving Conflicts
Overcoming Peer Pressure
Helping Others with Wisdom
Dating, Marriage, and Sex
Overcoming Rejection
Overcoming Your Anger (Part 1)
