Relationships

Prickly, defensive, nasty, volatile, withdrawn, miserable...aren't there days when you feel surrounded by difficult people? How do you cope? You can try avoiding them, gossiping about them, or giving them a piece of your mind. But wait! Don't your reactions make you hard to love too? William Smith explains that learning how to deal with difficult people starts with understanding that God's pursuing love is not just...

"Judge not, lest you be judged" is one of the most widely quoted verses in the Bible. However, people often miss its entire point. The Bible does not forbid making judgments. On the contrary, a wise Christian show discernment and knows how to judge situations, behaviors, and even people according to God's Word. In this booklet Lou Priolo tackles this difficult issue, making the distinction between rash, sinful...

Making friends is one of the most basic aspects of life, so why does it often feel so difficult? You reach out to others, but they don't reach back. You think you've found a friend, but then they let you down or move away. How do you forge genuine friendships that provide the encouragement and support you need? With understanding and grace, Dee Brestin unpacks the dynamics of godly friendships and how to develop...

Do you feel trapped by coworkers, friends, and even loved ones who want to pressure you into doing things their way? How can you escape being the victim of their control over you? Is there a way to discern the causes of manipulative behavior in order to avoid its effects on you and yet still maintain a Christlike attitude? Lou Priolo answers all of these tough questions and more in this practical booklet that will...

Disconnecting to Connect Do you own your smartphone, or does it own you? How quickly do you pick it up in the morning? Do you check it multiple times an hour to make sure you know what's going on in the world? Do you find yourself turning to it first when you're sad, angry, or upset? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you're not alone. Why do our phones consume us? William P. Smith examines the why...