Relationship Growth

With humor, insight, and a gift for storytelling, Ortberg shows how community pays tremendous dividends in happiness, health, support, and growth. It’s where all of us weird, unwieldy people encounter God’s love in tangible ways and discover the transforming power of being loved, accepted, and valued just the way we are.

As Christians we know how important it is to have a strong relationship with God. It will influence the success and victory we have in our Christian life. God wants to be involved in every aspect of our lives so it is very important that we do everything we can to have a more intimate relationship with God. To achieve this, we must work at it daily. We must understand why God created us. We must know that he wants us to love him, trust him, serve him, and seek him. We put away our worldly thoughts and actions and concentrate on God. A close relationship with our Savior is possible for all ...

Do you yearn to unleash your true self, shatter chains of past patterns and deepen self-love? Then embark on a transformative journey with this 3-in-1 Shadow Work guide for beginners.

Lee Strobel was the legal editor for the Chicago Tribune, a Yale graduate, and an atheist when his wife, Leslie, became a Christian early in their marriage. She began going to church; she found new friends; she became a different person. But Lee didn't believe in any of it. Both Lee and Leslie felt they were losing each other. Despite all the emotional clashes they experienced, God answered Leslie's prayers in miraculous ways. He gave her peace when she was feeling worried, gave her friends to walk with her, and gave her his Holy Spirit to comfort and guide her.

Our day-to-day troubles often feel immediate and momentous to us, while God can seem absent and powerless. What happened to the majestic God of the Bible? According to author Jo Huddleston, the problem doesn’t lie with God. It is we who have forgotten his greatness. Whether you’re feeling spiritually dry, or you simply want to spend a moment each day reflecting on our glorious King, His Awesome Majesty can enhance your appreciation of our magnificent God. Join with Jo Huddleston in 70 conversational, devotional thoughts on God’s splendor. Her meditations sometimes challenge and ...

When the oldest of Kate Braestrup's four children was 10 years old, her husband, a Maine state trooper, was killed in a car accident. Stunned and grieving, she decided to pursue her husband's dream of becoming a Unitarian minister. She eventually began working with the Maine Game Warden Service, which conducts the state's search-and-rescue operations when people go missing in the wilderness.

T.D. Jakes doesn't just preach to his listeners, he gives them the psychological and practical tools that they need to realize their faith in their lives. Clear-sighted, realistic, and spiritually uplifting, Making Great Decisions is one of those rare books that can change lives. "Remember," writes T.D. Jakes, "your tomorrow is no better than the decisions you make today."

Find your passion in life, believe that you have the power to achieve your goals, abolish negative self-talk that may be holding you back, embrace the uniqueness that is within you, overcome stress by balancing priorities in your life, banish worry, live each day as if it might be your last, and motivate yourself to take action now.

It’s true that hurt people hurt people. We’ve all been hurt by other people who were hurting, and in turn those wounds condition us to treat ourselves and others in hurtful ways. But it doesn’t have to continue that way. Family therapist and seminary professor Dr. Sandra Wilson wants to help you identify emotional scars and heal from painful past experiences such as childhood abuse or family dysfunction so you can bring health to your adult relationships.

THIS BOOK takes you on a journey–not to an exotic destination, but inwards. It’s perilous, scary, and uncomfortable, but the end rewards will be fantastic. Self-awareness is not simply knowing your name; it’s knowing what makes you happy, what makes you sad, and the underlying beliefs and values that create those emotions.

Feeling overscheduled and under-connected as a couple? Relationship experts Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott help you connect your time styles - and your hearts - so you can better manage your time. This is not an audiobook about being more productive, but an audiobook about being more connected with your spouse and maximizing the moments you have together.

The wedding is planned, but are you spiritually prepared for your wedding day? Trusted relationship author Gary Thomas coaches engaged couples on how to grow closer to the Lord in the days leading up to the wedding as a means of preparing them for all the days after the wedding. Providing encouraging entries that will help you deal with common issues such as what real intimacy means, how to celebrate your differences, and remembering to laugh together, Preparing Your Heart for Marriage will help you grow in your relationship as a couple as you become closer to God.

Foundational Book of Series! This book addresses the following question: What does it mean to be a true Jesus follower? re you ready to deepen your relationship with Christ? "The Jesus Follower Bible Study" invites you on a transformative journey to discover what it truly means to be a follower of Jesus. This isn't just another study; it's a heartfelt exploration into the very essence of discipleship and the life-changing power of faith. This book addresses the fundamental question, "What does it mean to be a true Jesus follower?" If I claim to follow Jesus, then what should my life look ...

The second half of your marriage can be a time of incredible fulfillment, no matter what challenges you've faced in the past. It can be a time to learn not only about each other, but also about God's long-term plans for your marriage. Drawing on their survey of hundreds of "second-half" couples - as well as insights from their own marriage - coauthors David and Claudia Arp show you how couples can work together to share their dreams, make new commitments, and build a more satisfying union.

Rose has been appointed as a healer’s apprentice at Hagenheim Castle, a rare opportunity for a woodcutter’s daughter like her. While she often feels uneasy at the sight of blood, Rose is determined to prove herself capable. Failure will mean returning home to marry the aging bachelor her mother has chosen for her. When Lord Hamlin, the future duke, is injured, it is Rose who must tend to him. As she works to heal his wound, she begins to understand emotions she’s never felt before and wonders if he feels the same.

From an early age, Alex Seeley was told she was an accident, but she also carried the weight of feeling stupid. Labels like these, sometimes spoken over us by well-meaning people, can cause us to believe lies about ourselves that make us question why we were born and what our purpose on earth could be. Yet, according to Psalm 139, God designed us in his image, with a unique DNA and amazing characteristics! We are loved and created for a purpose that only we can fulfill.

Fast-thinking. Bold-living. Action-driven. If you're an ESTP, you're wired for excitement, results, and real-world impact. But even the most confident personalities can hit roadblocks when it comes to emotional awareness, meaningful relationships, or career alignment. This practical guide is written specifically for ESTP personality types—dynamic, energetic individuals who thrive on challenge, crave freedom, and value efficiency over overthinking. How to Navigate the World as an ESTP will show you how to leverage your natural strengths while building the emotional and strategic tools ...

Unfortunately, children don’t come with operating instructions, so raising even the most compliant kids can sometimes be disconcerting. Acknowledging that some youngsters are more challenging than others, Dr. James Dobson offers real help with establishing parent-child relationships, maintaining sanity, and banishing guilt. A Doctor of Philosophy in child development and the founder of the international organization Focus on the Family, Dr. Dobson has become one of America’s most respected family therapists.

Margie Haber will gently and compassionately guide you out of your comfort zone and into a life of bravery, risk-taking, and being the best version of yourself. With Margie’s help, you will learn how to transform your fear into personal power and approach life with empathy, humor, and curiosity. It will change everything. Whether in the intimate setting of her acting-intensive classes, in front of hundreds of corporate clients, or in this book, Margie teaches you how to happily live in the unknown and find the courage to be the lead in your own life.

magine a global blackout. A situation where the entire electrical grid has collapsed. The lights are out, yet the network remains, silently waiting to supply us with electricity once more. You look around—what do you see? Darkness. Now, imagine another kind of invisible network, one that magically connects all living beings on Earth. And at this point, let’s ask ourselves: What kind of energy do we need to break through this invisible web that connects us, to bring Light back into our lives? Is this energy truly theoretical or elusive? What is lacking in our communication, interpersonal...