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Experience greater love and intimacy in your relationshipsOf course we love our partners--but do we love our partners well? According to attachment theory, we tend to experience and show love in predictable ways, some of which might have served us in the past but may now be undermining our relationships. So how do you know if a budding relationship is prone to struggle or success? How can you improve a long-term relationship that is stuck in a season of frustration? The strategies found in this book will help you- identify your relationship style (and your partner's)- understand the strengths and challenges of that style- overcome feelings of rejection and failed relationships- recognize the patterns and behaviors that are affecting your relationships- develop better ways to express and receive loveIf you've been caught in a cycle of unsatisfying relationships, discover how attachment theory can help you take the guesswork out of understanding why people behave the way they do--especially in times of stress--so you can find and nurture a love that lasts."Healthy relationships are critical for happiness, well-being, and even brain health. The Four Relationship Styles gives readers the tools they need to build and maintain secure attachments that enhance their connections with others so they can experience more love in their lives."-- Daniel Amen, MD, author of Change Your Brain Every Day

What does it mean to be a real man? Our culture seems confused about that question and why it even matters. But God has made you for a type of manhood that will not only fulfill you but also benefit everyone around you--if you choose to pursue it. It's not about being athletic or driving a big truck or getting rich (or getting girls). It's much bigger and better than that.Funny, honest, and packed with wisdom, The (Young) Men We Need gives you a clear vision of what it means to be a man by showing why it's crucial that you- forsake the fake and relish the real- protect the vulnerable- be ambitious about the right things- make women and children feel safe, not threatened- choose today who you will become tomorrow- take responsibility for your own spiritual lifeThe world is waiting for you to show up and step into God's purpose for you as a man. This book shows you how to get there.

Building a vibrant and joyful marriage is always a challenge. When you add the stresses inherent in parenting children with disabilities, it becomes both more difficult and more critical. Once on the brink of divorce, Kristin and Todd Evans uncovered the unique set of skills crucial for growing a fulfilling relationship amid the extraordinary challenges of caring for their two children with special needs. Weaving together insights from Scripture, research, and clinical and personal experience, they show you how to- identify your unique needs- assess your strengths and weaknesses- set your priorities- develop healthy stress management skills- deepen your communication and connection- tackle problems as a team- find ways to rest and recharge- nurture sexual intimacy- build a strong support network- and so much more"Filled with hope when you need it most--and many practical action and relational steps you can take right now--this new book gives couples the perfect roadmap for thriving in the midst of troubled times."--Matt Jacobson, founder of FaithfulMan.com, and Lisa Jacobson, founder of Club31Women.com"For any couple whose relationship is crumbling under the grief and stress of parenting children with disabilities, these pages offer priceless hope and help. It's not too late to make a new way forward, together, and this book shows the way."--Rob and Joanna Teigen, founders of Growing Home Together and bestselling authors

Your most intimate relationship--illuminated Most books exploring the Enneagram are focused on understanding me. But how does the Enneagram lend insight to us? Specifically, your relationship with your partner and the unique pairing you share?In this incredibly practical and easy-to-understand book, Christa Hardin combines her expertise in psychological assessment and marriage and family counseling to explore all possible Enneagram pairings in relationships. She calls this one-of-a-kind pairing the Enneagram Glow--the unique, mutual influence of two types in intimate relationship across the seasons and shifts that every couple experiences. She helps you learn to- understand your partner's emotions and reactions- extend more grace to your partner and yourself- have productive conversations that foster connection- build a legacy together with intentionYou've never read a relationship book or an Enneagram book like this before! Discover how you and your partner can build on your shared gifts, overcome the shadows, and shine a bright and beautiful light on each other and everyone you encounter.

How we got here--and where we go from hereAmerica was founded on the concept of the innate and inalienable rights of humankind. Many Christians see an echo of the imago Dei--that every human being carries the image of God--within those ideals. Yet these rights were systemically withheld from the Black and enslaved residents of this country for centuries. Through it all, Black people have proclaimed the truth of their dignity and personhood in powerful and profound ways.Crowned with Glory explores the stories and writings of many of these men and women, both familiar and lesser known, to shine a light on what has always been there: an enormous movement of Black Americans demanding the liberty they were promised and deserved. With moving and insightful reflections on these oft-forgotten or suppressed voices, author Jasmine L. Holmes offers a hopeful and encouraging testament to the power of unrelenting cries for justice that will strike a chord with anyone looking for a robust Christian history of resistance.

Stop letting your past sabotage your presentWe think our baggage makes us less likely to have good, healthy relationships today. But baggage isn't just the bad stuff that happened to us--it's the lessons we've learned. What we've been through has made us stronger and more capable than we imagine. And it's how we're going to make our current relationships work.Far from minimizing past pain, pastor Ike Miller shows you how to go through the baggage you carry from a difficult childhood and pull out the good stuff. You'll find no platitudes or pat answers here. Rather, you'll discover untapped riches of experience and knowledge you already have that can make your relationships thrive and change the course of your life and legacy."Ike so brilliantly and thoughtfully lays out a road map to show how difficult circumstances can, if healed properly, actually become a superpower."--from the foreword by Jefferson Bethke, New York Times bestselling author of Take Back Your Family"As someone who has spent decades working through my own childhood trauma and its impact on my relationships, I wish I had read this book earlier. Ike not only inspires us to believe that change is possible, but he also offers actual practices and exercises that lead to healthy relationships."--Christine Caine, founder of A21 and Propel Women

You can raise strong kids, even in a broken worldAdversity is a normal part of life, and when we keep our children too protected, we rob them of the opportunity to learn and practice essential life skills--like discernment, understanding, boldness, and resilience. Combining Scripture and psychology, Unshakable Kids gives you the tools to equip your children to withstand the negative pressures of society and walk bravely into the world with confidence. Unshakable Kids shows you how to- help your kids control anxious thoughts - empower them to walk in their God-given identities- build a home that supports healthy brain development With God's Word and these brain-based tools, you can raise emotionally healthy and spiritually strong children who not only remain unshaken by the world but also make a positive impact on it."Brimming with unshakable truth, undeniable research, and unfailing tools, this book will give you the practical help you need to build a firm foundation for your kids to stand on!"--Amy Seiffert, author of Starved"Lauren Gaines delivers clear strategies for transforming stress-filled households into peace-infused homes."--Stephanie Gilbert, author and cohost of the Pastors' Wives Tell All podcast

Are you longing for true connection?The Bible calls Jesus the friend of sinners, but it's hard to imagine what friendship with Jesus really looks like. How are we supposed to feel that close to a holy, perfect, and invisible God? How do we see Jesus as the real person he is? And how do we experience true friendship with him when we struggle to maintain true friendship on earth?Join author Jared C. Wilson as he explores what it means to be a friend of Jesus. Through candid personal stories and insights into the Gospels, Wilson uncovers easily overlooked details of the close relationship Jesus had with his followers. He reveals the ways we often hold Jesus at arm's length and shows how to draw close to him through radical honesty, consistent communication, and unconditional love."I so respect the way Jared C. Wilson unpacks the truth of what the friendship of Jesus is like and how it provides something for our souls we won't find anywhere but with him. Read this one twice."--Russ Ramsey, pastor and author of Rembrandt Is in the Wind"Jared's writing always leaves me edified, refreshed, and more sure of the joy and hope I have in Jesus--Friendship with the Friend of Sinners is no exception."--Emily Jensen, coauthor of Risen Motherhood and author of He Is Strong

Empowered to lead from the overflowing well of the SpiritAffirmed by God, Black women are gifted, prepared, and poised to lead yet often face barriers that affect our well-being.Have you been made to feel like an outsider within your company or church? Even at the top of your game, do you often struggle with the burden of being everything to everybody? Then you know well the unique opportunities and challenges of leading while Black and a woman. Drawing from the biblical account of the Samaritan woman at the well, Jeanne Porter King shows how this outsider has been reduced to a stereotype by the same racist and sexist forces that attempt to reduce you to a stereotype and hinder your God-given call to leadership. King shows how God uniquely positioned and equipped her to lead her people to the truth despite attempts to keep her silent and small. If you long to lead from a strong spiritual place of wholeness rather than a set of expectations you had no part in setting, this book offers you the inspiration, encouragement, and practical tools to make leading well a reality in your life. "We are living in a time that desperately needs insightful, spiritual, and truthful leadership! In Leading Well, Jeanne shares her decades of professional experience, wealth of knowledge, and biblical insight to empower Black women leaders to live into their authentic identity and reach their full, God-given potential. If you're a leader who is ready to reimagine leadership with principles and practices that will bring new life and longevity to your work and ministry, this book is for you!"--Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil, author of Becoming Brave and Roadmap to Reconciliation

How to experience long-term energy, health, and success as a leaderPastors and ministry leaders are some of the hardest-working people in the world--and they have a high rate of burnout to prove it. Few in ministry feel they have the time to take a sabbatical or tend to their own physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. But healthy rhythms of work and rest are the key to a thriving, long-term ministry.Putting to work their years of experience as both leaders and consultants, Jason Young and Jonathan Malm show you how to fine-tune your leadership and organize your life in such a way that you can become a high-capacity leader without the exhaustion and discouragement so many feel. They teach you how to set healthy boundaries, release control, operate from your values, and much more in order to burn bright and make a lasting impact without sacrificing your well-being and relationships."Leaders get into ministry because they want to be part of great things. But too often, leadership can lead to burnout. It doesn't have to. In Don't Burn Out, Burn Bright, Jason and Jonathan provide a framework that will help you thrive."--Andy Stanley, senior pastor, North Point Ministries"Navigating the complexity of life and leadership seems to get harder every year. In this book, replete with stories and real-world examples every leader can relate to, Jason and Jonathan offer a practical guide to making it through leadership in a healthy way."--Carey Nieuwhof, bestselling author of At Your Best, podcaster, and founder of TheArtofLeadershipAcademy.com

Embrace the rhythms that lead to true flourishingYour spirit longs for a stronger connection to the divine, a clearer sense of personal spiritual growth, a closer relationship with your Creator and Redeemer. But how do you integrate this kind of inner growth into the realities of your everyday life?If you long for a deeper experience of God, Spiritual Practices for Soul Care offers forty ways to help you put the spiritual disciplines into action each day. From prayer and meditation to serving and socializing to resting and healing, these simple, restorative practices will help you develop the kind of Christian walk you desire.If you have been frustrated by slow or stalled progress, or if you simply yearn to go deeper, now is the time to pause, take a breath, and awaken to your transformative soul care journey--starting today."In bite-size chapters, Barbara Peacock presents a heavenly feast for our hungry souls. Join her in these forty practices and watch your soul come alive once more."--Stephen A. Macchia, founder and president of Leadership Transformations, Inc., director of the Pierce Center at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and author of Becoming a Healthy Church"Barbara Peacock offers practical strategies and tools to promote spiritual growth and deepen faith in ways that honor and celebrate the rich legacy of Christianity. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to draw closer to God."--Rev. Dr. Felicia Y. Thomas, Morgan State University

Many of us believe that the Bible is the Word of God, but we never actually read it. Or we've read bits and pieces, one verse or passage at a time, but struggle to apply it to our daily lives. Perhaps it's because we don't really understand what the Scriptures are all about or how to feast on them.That's where Wendy Speake comes in with a fresh twist on her popular 40-day sugar and social media fasts. The 40-Day Feast invites you to get hungry for God's Word, learn how to ingest and digest it for yourself, and, ultimately taste and see just how good (and applicable) it really is. In 40 daily readings, you'll discover the transforming power bound up in your Bible, learn to apply its truths to your daily life, and awaken a deep hunger for more of God and less of the things that don't satisfy.Ready for your relationship to God's Word to be transformed? Welcome to the feast!

Being a pastor is a complex and demanding role, especially for someone leading alone. The majority of pastors find themselves in this position, leading their smaller church with no additional professional assistance. The challenges are many, including loneliness, isolation, self-doubt, overwhelm, feelings of inadequacy, and a constant search for additional resources and volunteers. Where does a solo pastor turn for help and encouragement?With compassion and plenty of proven, practical strategies, church consultant and former solo pastor Gary L. McIntosh steps in to fill the void. In this book he helps the solo pastor- understand the strengths and challenges of the solo-pastor church- develop effective leadership skills- build and maintain vital relationships- manage expectations- spot and neutralize "bullies" who seek to control the church- communicate clearly- make the most of limited resources- establish healthy priorities and boundaries- and more