Relationships

How is Scripture's teaching on homosexuality "good news" to a world that increasingly finds that message intolerable? And how can we love our gay friends without compromising biblical truth? Sharing Ron's journey from sexual brokenness to healing, Barr and Citlau bring empathy and pastoral wisdom to a controversial topic. Foreword by Kevin DeYoung.

If you're tired of arguing with your spouse over the same old issues and longing for a marriage with more intimacy, then How We Love, Expanded Edition can help you to transform your relationship with your partner.

Learn how your childhood experiences shaped your future expectations of all relationships, especially marriage, and what you can do to develop a more intimate and passionate relationship. A companion workbook is available separately

Every interaction is an opportunity to reflect God’s love with greater wisdom, humility, and intention.

Our technology-saturated and social media–connected world has made it harder to engage in healthy, meaningful, real-life interactions. But we were made for connection―and there are practical skills that can help you communicate with greater care and deepen your relationships.

From bestselling author and licensed therapist Debra Fileta, People Skills offers 31 transformational social skills that will strengthen your interpersonal relationships and create meaningful interactions.

Rooted in Scripture and informed by science and psychology, this book will help you

• understand the impact of first impressions, body language, and everyday conversation habits
• learn how to apologize, forgive, and engage in healthy conflict resolution
• deal with rejection, comparison, and difficult people with wisdom
• recognize how screens affect your relationships and practice being fully present

Each chapter includes a “Take Ownership” reflection to help you evaluate your patterns, identify one area for growth, and take a practical step forward. Instead of overwhelming you with theory, each lesson helps you apply one clear skill to everyday life.

Whether you’re in leadership, ministry, or business―or simply looking to strengthen your connections―this guide will empower you to improve your relationships and become a more effective conduit of God’s love. Increase your people skills, love better, and make every interaction count!

Have we ever needed kindness more? Learn which ways of acting, speaking, and thinking will improve your relationships and make the greatest difference for your life.
 
“This book has the potential to change the emotional climate of our culture.”—Gary Chapman, New York Times bestselling author of The Five Love Languages

Think of your toughest relationship. Think of a relationship that is good but could be great. Think of a group of people that drives you nuts. You want to show more kindness and generosity, but sometimes you’re just tired, stretched, and frustrated. Besides, would small actions make that big a difference? Yes!

After years of extensive research, Shaunti Feldhahn has concluded that kindness is a superpower. It can change any relationship, make your life easier and better, and transform our culture. But how does it work? And how can you show kindness when you don’t feel like it?

In The Kindness Challenge, Shaunti explores . . .
• Three simple acts that make all the difference in any relationship (with a spouse, child, co-worker, brother-in-law . . .)
• Whether kindness is ever the wrong approach
• The seven ways you may be unkind and never realize it
• Eight types of kindness—and which might be the best fit for you
• Ten sneaky obstacles that get in the way of giving praise
• Practical ways to persevere when kindness is tough
• How kindness in marriage leads to benefits in the bedroom (yes, really!)
• Why your acts of kindness today can help transform the world

With self-assessments, day-to-day tips, a 30-day challenge, and specific kindness ideas, The Kindness Challenge can make your toughest relationships better and your good relationships great—starting today.

The Next Step in the Love Language Revolution.

If you’re one of the 20 million readers of The 5 Love Languages, you already know love isn’t one-size-fits-all. But knowing someone’s love language isn’t enough. Real connection happens when you master their dialect, the personal, powerful way your partner uniquely receives love. That’s when love moves from routine to remarkable—for both of you. This book is your master class in emotional connection. In this long-awaited next step, Dr. Gary Chapman teams up with relationship experts Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott to help you move beyond the basics and speak love in a way that finally lands. This book shows you how the #1 reason heartfelt love still misses the mark. Finally see how personality types shape the way love is given—and receivedAsk the most important question for improving your love lifeGet more of the love you crave—without having to ask twiceUse the new, practical ways for keeping both of your love tanks full to the brim.

After decades of helping couples love better, Chapman says, “The love language that matters most is the one your loved one is longing to hear.”Whether you’re dating, newly married, or years into forever, this is your guide to speaking love like never before.

What Happens When Women See What Men See?
 
You already know that your husband, boyfriend, or son is wired differently from you, but do you know what that really means? It means, among other things, that he’s been given the gift of a unique visual wiring—and the challenges that come with it.

In Through a Man’s Eyes, Shaunti Feldhahn and Craig Gross team up to help open oureyes to something we are often blind to. They address questions like:
·         “Why are guys so visual—and what does that mean, anyway?”
·         “How do I help my son navigate this sex-crazed culture?”
·         “How dare someone tell a woman to watch what she wears! Isn’t it a man’s responsibility not to look?”
·         “If he’s tempted by visual images, is there something wrong with him? With me?”
·         “My husband is an honorable guy, so why would he be tempted by porn?”
·         “How can I talk to my husband or son about this? What can I do to support him?”

Through the compassion and candor in this book, we can learn what men have long wished we knew (but didn’t know how to explain)—and see the difference it makes when we do!