Relationships With Others

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...

"Where is God in all this? Does he really love me?" Perhaps you are asking questions like these in the midst of tough situations that come your way. You want to trust God's plan for your life, but when hardship intrudes, it's often difficult to believe that God is both good and in control. Robert D. Jones walks you through seven ways Jesus lovingly meets you in your suffering. By connecting you to the one who has...

There are so many reasons to say yes to premarital sex-everyone around you seems to be doing it and you are physically ready! Are there good reasons to say "no," and is there any good way to stick with your "no"? Dan Wilson, a seasoned guide, gives young men and women an easy-to-understand primer on why they should say "no" to premarital sex and then walks them through key steps to make sure that their "no" sticks....

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...

It is difficult and sometimes frightening not to have the good opinion of others. No one likes to face the possibility of rejection, humiliation, or opposition. Yet, making others' approval our goal confines us to a small world where life consists of pleasing others. Experienced counselor Amy Baker shares that rejection by others is not the whole story. There is a bigger story of God's love for His people. His love...