Dr. Gary Chapman

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Married more than 45 years to Karolyn, Dr. Gary Chapman is just the man to turn to for help on improving or healing our most important relationships. His own life experiences, plus over thirty-five years of pastoring and marriage counseling, led him to publish his first book in the Love Language series, The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate. Millions of readers credit this continual New York Times bestseller with saving their marriages by showing them simple and practical ways to communicate their love to their partner. Since the success of his first book, Dr. Chapman has expanded his Five Love Languages series to specifically reach out to teens, singles, men, and children

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A Simple Guide for a Better Marriage: Quick, Practical Insights Every Couple Needs to Thrive

Marriage is beautiful. It’s meant to be a picture of Jesus and his love for the church. But it’s tough to live up to that. Every relationship comes wi...

Featured on: Tuesday, April 1, 2025

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5 Traits of a Healthy Family: Steps You Can Take to Grow Closer, Communicate Better, and Change the World Together

So often we examine the traits of unhealthy families, but Gary Chapman paints a biblical portrait of what a loving, stable family looks like. He detai...

Featured on: Monday, July 24, 2023

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Life Lessons and Love Languages: What I've Learned on My Unexpected Journey

In Life Lessons and Love Languages, you’ll look behind the curtain for a glimpse of Gary’s life, from his upbringing in Small Town, USA to becoming a...

Featured on: Wednesday, June 9, 2021

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Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Became Parents

Dr. Gary Chapman has helped millions prepare for marriage. Now he helps you prepare for kids. Things I Wish I’d Known Before We Became Parents has...

Featured on: Monday, November 6, 2017

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Anger: Taming a Powerful Emotion

Life is full of frustrations—some big, some little. And while you might not be ready to blow a gasket, it’s easy to get angry in the wake of rejection...

Featured on: Monday, January 2, 2017

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God in the Capitol

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