SINGLE PARENTS- If you are a single parent, you already know you have one of the hardest jobs in the world. Trying to be both dad and mom--breadwinner, cook, chauffeur, comforter, dish-washer, homework helper, disciplinarian, nurse, and role model--can wear down the hardiest man or woman. But do you know that God, in the Bible, offers words of grace, power, and hope especially for you? Robert D. Jones addresses the many different issues that single parents struggle with--guilt, bad memories, anger, bitterness, resentment, loss, grief, and fear. Then he shares biblical truths and practical...
SINGLE PARENTS- If you are a single parent, you already know you have one of the hardest jobs in the world. Trying to be both dad and mom--breadwinner...
ANGRY CHILDREN- If you have an angry child you are most likely worn out, confused, and looking for answers to questions like: How can I prevent these anger storms in my child? Why does this rage seem to explode out of nowhere? Dr. Michael R. Emlet offers you needed help by explaining both the deeper heart issues and possible physical weak-nesses that can fuel a child's angry explosions. Then, using his experience as a doctor, counselor, and parent, he ap-plies the truths of the Bible to your child's struggles with anger and outlines practical strategies for helping your child learn...
ANGRY CHILDREN- If you have an angry child you are most likely worn out, confused, and looking for answers to questions like: How can I prevent these ...
PEER PRESSURE- Does your child do and say things just to be liked and accepted? Constantly talk about what others think and say? Go from one relational drama to the next? These are all warning signs that your child is feeling the weight of peer pressure. Paul David Tripp explains the fears that underlie your teenager's struggle with peer pressure, and then he offers specific things to do and not do that will encourage your child to live for God's approval, instead of the acceptance of friends.
PEER PRESSURE- Does your child do and say things just to be liked and accepted? Constantly talk about what others think and say? Go from one relationa...
HELPING YOUR ADOPTED CHILD- Long before you decided to adopt, long before your child was born, God planned to put your adopted child into your home. Your child is an amazing gift from God, but nurtur-ing an adopted child also brings unique challenges. Understanding your adopted child from God's perspec-tive will allow you to address those challenges by faith and with hope. Learn from counselor and adoptive father Paul David Tripp how to help adopted children understand their identity and place in God's world.
HELPING YOUR ADOPTED CHILD- Long before you decided to adopt, long before your child was born, God planned to put your adopted child into your home. Y...
SHOULD WE GET MARRIED? You know you're in love --you always want to be together, and you think about each other all the time--but does that mean you're ready to get married? How do you decide if your relationship is strong enough for marriage? William P. Smith gives you a series of questions based on biblical principles that you can use to assess your relation-ship's strengths and weaknesses. Answering these ques-tions about your vision, goals, and potential conflicts will help you decide together whether you should slow your relationship down or move forward toward marriage. This booklet is...
SHOULD WE GET MARRIED? You know you're in love --you always want to be together, and you think about each other all the time--but does that mean you'r...
RENEWING MARITAL INTIMACY- You started out telling each other everything. Time flew by when you were together. It all seemed so easy then. But now it seems like there's nothing to say. The inti-macy and trust you once enjoyed are gone--replaced by bickering, long silences, and hurried conversations about your schedule. But it isn't too late to renew intimacy in your marriage. David Powlison takes a close look at those things that destroy intimacy in marriage and shows how renewing your marriage begins with a renewed relationship with God. Then he offers practical steps to achieving closeness...
RENEWING MARITAL INTIMACY- You started out telling each other everything. Time flew by when you were together. It all seemed so easy then. But now it ...
LIVING WITH AN ANGRY SPOUSE- You married someone you trusted, and now you are fac-ing unpredictable anger or outright physical abuse. This is betrayal at its worst. Most likely you are numb, scared, confused, and paralyzed. How do you take a step when you are so afraid? Edward T. Welch shares how hope and change come from knowing the God who hears you and promises to deliver you. He has the power to fill you with his love--a love that is patient, kind, and says no to injustice. As you are guided by God's love, you will have the courage to take the practical steps outlined in this booklet.
LIVING WITH AN ANGRY SPOUSE- You married someone you trusted, and now you are fac-ing unpredictable anger or outright physical abuse. This is betrayal...
FAMILY FEUDS- Do you dread family get-togethers and try to avoid your extended family whenever you can? When you see your family, do you sometimes regret the way you talk and act? Why is it so hard to get along with the people we grew up with? Childhood hurts, unrealistic expectations, and old patterns resurfacing are just some of the reasons that Timothy S. Lane shares for unresolved family feuds. But despite these challenges, you can learn to love your family. Change hap-pens as you look honestly at your family and yourself, grow in understanding God's love and mercy for you, and reach out...
FAMILY FEUDS- Do you dread family get-togethers and try to avoid your extended family whenever you can? When you see your family, do you sometimes reg...
Your spouse was unfaithful. Those four words dont begin to do justice to the horror you are experiencing. Rage, fear, grief, and even numbness are all normal responses to the shock of betrayal. The pain of betrayal is like touching a hot stove. Your instinct is to move awayfast. But marriage and family counselor Winston T. Smith urges you to not make any quick decisions about the future of your marriage, to instead go to God with your hurt and pain. He also offers practical, biblical advice on how to talk with your spouse about the adultery, how to set boundaries, and how to process your...
Your spouse was unfaithful. Those four words dont begin to do justice to the horror you are experiencing. Rage, fear, grief, and even numbness are all...
