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Handling communication and conflict resolution are two major hurdles in a marriage. Doing so biblically must be the mutual resolve of every husband and wife. Unless you truly desire to honor God in this aspect of your marriage, the relationship will never be what it could be. Communicating and resolving conflicts in a God-honoring way involves having a heart that is humble and wants to please God, some good... $3.99 |
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FAMILY FEUDS
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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,...
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FROM PRIDE TO HUMILITY
Stuart Scott
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God has given us a model to follow, in order to be what He wants us to be, and that model is the person of Jesus Christ. We must first want to glorify God with our lives and realize that it is Christlikeness that will help us to do that. The humility of Jesus Christ is His most stunning attribute, and the sin of pride is probably the most detestable to God. Pride is a form of self-worship and is often manifested in...
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LIVING WITH AN ANGRY SPOUSE
Edward T. Welch
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You married someone you trusted, and now you are facing 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...
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BITTERNESS: THE ROOT THAT POLLUTES
Lou Priolo
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When people treat you wrongly, insult you, or are outright sinful to you, how do you react? Are you satisfied to hold grudges against those who wrong you, as long as they don't lead to action? Unfortunately, your decision to harbor bitterness is just as much of a sin as the one originally committed against you, and your reaction to others' sin is a spiritual battle you are called on to win. Lou Priolo focuses on...
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CAN WE TALK?
Rob Green
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Another conversation ends in frustration or even anger. You want to communicate well and to grow deeper in your relationships, but either you can't seem to find the words or always seem to come up with the wrong ones. How can you develop greater intimacy if you can't seem to have a productive conversation? Far more than simply offering techniques for learning to communicate effectively, Rob Green offers wisdom for...
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CONFLICT
Timothy S. Lane
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A Redemptive Opportunity Everyone has their own style of dealing with conflict. Some people try to win at all costs and will do or say anything to get their own way. Others hate conflict and will do or say anything to avoid or end it. Sadly, neither fighting nor avoidance leads to genuine peace or restored relationships. Is there a better way? Timothy S. Lane, pastor, counselor, husband, and father, shares the...
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DEALING WITH REJECTION
C. John Miller
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You feel betrayed. Someone close to you has hurt you deeply. You want to move past the pain and your obsession with what happened, but how? The usual strategies-trying to get even, trying to forget-just aren't working for you. Perhaps it's time for a different approach. Jack Miller unpacks the different ways that people respond to betrayal and rejection and offers a new way to respond-forgiveness rooted in the...
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