In his first major work since "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People," Steven R. Covey presents a practical and philosophical guide to solving the problems--large and small, mundane and extraordinar...[More]

In his first major work since "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People," Steven R. Covey presents a practical and philosophical guide to solving the problems--large and small, mundane and extraordinary--that confront all families and strong communities. By offering revealing anecdotes about ordinary people as well as helpful suggestions about changing everyday behavior, "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families" shows how and why to have family meetings, the importance of keeping promises, how to balance individual and family needs, and how to move from dependence to interdependence.[Less]

The Five Promises of Male Initiation. Based on decades of work, travel, and experience, Rohr, a Franciscan brother and best-selling author, unearths the complexities of male spiritual maturatio...[More]

The Five Promises of Male Initiation. Based on decades of work, travel, and experience, Rohr, a Franciscan brother and best-selling author, unearths the complexities of male spiritual maturation and helps us to understand the importance of male initiation rights in both culture and the church.

Rohr explains his findings regarding the initiation rites that have been a part of every culture for thousands of years, including the essential lessons that young men learn regarding God. The author has learned that there are five essential lessons that young men learn. At the point of initiation, the boy is introduced to a larger and male-challenging God. Instead of running from such a God, he now understands God is running with and for him.

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Dean Sherman ilumina con claridad y perspicaz ingenio el a menudo confuso y misterioso ámbito que engloba amor, sexo y relaciones mediante un examen accessible y contundente del amor y la sexualidad ...[More]

Dean Sherman ilumina con claridad y perspicaz ingenio el a menudo confuso y misterioso ámbito que engloba amor, sexo y relaciones mediante un examen accessible y contundente del amor y la sexualidad romántica en la vida del ser humano.

* Conozca el secreto de su "don de atracción"
* Descubra que la pregunta crucial no es ¿cuándo se llega demasiado lejos?
* Investigue el sentido y el valor de mantener relaciones honestas y piadosas con otras personas
* Edifique su vida de relaciones sobre los preceptos lógicos, amables y libertadores de Dios
* Inicie un proceso sanador si aún arrastra problemas con el pecado sexual de su pasado
* Entienda los principios amorosos y prácticos que subyacen en los límites que regulan las relaciones que Dios ha establecido

Relaciones: La clave para el amor, el sexo y todo lo demás se ocupa de forma directa, pertinente y estimulante de la faceta más dinámica y fundamental de nuestras vidas. Este libro da una respuesta intrépida y minuciosa a los que están desilusionados con la actitud egocéntrica, permisiva, de que hacen gala buena parte de los medios de comunicación actuales, o el consejo legalista que pretende reducir las relaciones a una lista de normas. Dean Sherman ofrece de manera reflexiva y equilibrada una sólida alternativa bíblica que funciona.[Less]

Growing Affair-Proof Hedges Around Your Marriage. "Hello, my name is Nancy, and I am a cheater. I've never cheated on a tax return or a final exam, but I did cheat on my husband. That's why I'm...[More]

Growing Affair-Proof Hedges Around Your Marriage. "Hello, my name is Nancy, and I am a cheater. I've never cheated on a tax return or a final exam, but I did cheat on my husband. That's why I'm an expert on infidelity-because I have lived it." -from the Introduction Aided by the secrecy of the Internet and cell phones, extra-marital affairs are on the rise-and Christian couples aren't exempt. While cheating on one's spouse may still be socially unacceptable, it is more prevalent now than ever before. From a woman who strayed to the other side of the marital fence-and returned to find forgiveness and restoration-comes this practical book about predicting and preventing an extra-marital affair. Based on the principle that the grass is always greener where it's watered, this book focuses on how to grow a beautiful marriage in your own backyard by establishing six protective "hedges" around it.[Less]

Women and men serving together in Faith. Few mixed-gender work teams in faith-based organizations are as successful they as could be-and the reasons for success or failure are not always evident. Wome...[More]

Women and men serving together in Faith. Few mixed-gender work teams in faith-based organizations are as successful they as could be-and the reasons for success or failure are not always evident. Women often grapple with people whose practices and theological understandings do not welcome their leadership, and both men and women fall into counterproductive power struggles and traps of miscommunication. In these circumstances, even highly effective teams have found it hard to explain the magic formula behind their success. Until now.[Less]

Purpose Driven Romance. The last thing singles want is more rules. But if you're looking for an intentional, God-pleasing game plan for finding a future spouse, Joshua Harris delivers an appealing one...[More]

Purpose Driven Romance. The last thing singles want is more rules. But if you're looking for an intentional, God-pleasing game plan for finding a future spouse, Joshua Harris delivers an appealing one. A compelling new foreword, an all-new "8 Great Courtship Conversations" section, and updated material throughout makes this five-year revision of the original Boy Meets Girl a must-have! Harris illustrates how biblical courtship - a healthy, joyous alternative to recreational dating - worked for him and his wife. Boy Meets Girl presents an inspiring, practical example for readers wanting to pursue the possibility of marriage with someone they may be serious about.[Less]

Never has the transition from childhood to manhood been more dangerous or more confusing than it is today. With tragic results, today's boys rarely learn from the adults closest to them what it means ...[More]

Never has the transition from childhood to manhood been more dangerous or more confusing than it is today. With tragic results, today's boys rarely learn from the adults closest to them what it means to become a man. In this celebratory and hopeful book, Brian Molitor, a father of four, shows parents and other concerned adults how to bless young men with mentoring, intentional blessing, and rites of passage, so that they become the men God created them to be. Offering compassionate and creative solutions, Molitor shares: - What other cultures do to recognize a boy's coming of age, - Biblical foundations for mentoring, intentional blessing, and rites of passage, - How Parents can celebrate their son's coming of age, - What churches can to do help boys grow into mature manhood, - Tips for single parents and others with unique circumstances. 237 pages[Less]

God's Distinctive Calling for Women. God did not make a mistake when He made men and women different. He had a distinctive plan and a distinctive purpose for each, stamping the helper design up...[More]

God's Distinctive Calling for Women. God did not make a mistake when He made men and women different. He had a distinctive plan and a distinctive purpose for each, stamping the helper design upon women at creation. This book is a joyous celebration of that profound fact. But it is more. It is a rallying cry to the church to retain one of its most valuable--and nearly forgotten--resources: its women.

By Design is not about answering feminist arguments or exegeting biblical passages on traditional roles, submission, or headship. Instead, it is an uplifting and practical introduction to God's wonderful design for women. It is also a challenge to women everywhere to explore the significance of your distinctives and return to your biblical calling. And it is a plea for the church to equip and mobilize you to help a hurting world and capture a culture for Christ through ministries of mercy and compassion.[Less]

Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul. Every little girl has dreams of being swept up into a great adventure, of being the beautiful princess. Sadly, when women grow up, they are often swept ...[More]

Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul. Every little girl has dreams of being swept up into a great adventure, of being the beautiful princess. Sadly, when women grow up, they are often swept up into a life filled merely with duty and demands. Many Christian women are tired, struggling under the weight of the pressure to be a "good servant," a nurturing caregiver, or a capable home manager.

What Wild at Heart did for men, Captivating can do for women. This groundbreaking book shows readers the glorious design of women before the fall, describes how the feminine heart can be restored, and casts a vision for the power, freedom, and beauty of a woman released to be all she was meant to be. By revealing the core desires every woman shares -- to be romanced, to play an irreplaceable role in a grand adventure, and to unveil beauty -- John and Stasi Eldredge invite women to recover their feminine hearts, created in the image of an intimate and passionate God. Further, they encourage men to discover the secret of a woman's soul and to delight in the beauty and strength women were created to offer.[Less]

This essential guide to better communication for men and women explores and outlines the four personality types and their approaches to conversation, compliments, and criticism. By understanding your ...[More]

This essential guide to better communication for men and women explores and outlines the four personality types and their approaches to conversation, compliments, and criticism. By understanding your communication personality (and that of others), you'll become a better speaker at work and at home, an increase your chances of being understood and improving your relationships.[Less]

Extraordinary Ideas for Everyday Discipline. Drawing from her own family's experiences and from interaction with other parents. Lisa Whelchel others creative solutions for parents who are out o...[More]

Extraordinary Ideas for Everyday Discipline. Drawing from her own family's experiences and from interaction with other parents. Lisa Whelchel others creative solutions for parents who are out of ideas and desperate for new, proven approaches to discipline. In addition to advice on topics such as sibling conflict and lying, Whelchel offers a biblical perpective and down to-earth encouragement to parents who are feeling overwhelmed. A handy reference guide that provides ideas for specific situations rounds out this resources that will be a blessing to parents and their chidren.[Less]

What to Do When You and Your Partner Grew Up in Different Worlds. This is a guide for successfully negotiating the barriers that divide economic classes. It explores the ways that people from p...[More]

What to Do When You and Your Partner Grew Up in Different Worlds. This is a guide for successfully negotiating the barriers that divide economic classes. It explores the ways that people from poverty, middle class, and wealth view the world and operate within it in terms of intimacy, gender roles, employment, entertainment, decision-making, raising children, dealing with in-laws, food and dining, and free time. This powerful book exposes the mindsets and attitudes that trigger conflict between people of different economic classes, and provides solutions you can use immediately to improve your relationships, smooth your own transition between classes, increase opportunities for someone you care about, and move confidently in any social setting.[Less]

La Gloria de Un Corazon Que Vive a Plenitud.
Hay una gloria en la vida, que la mayoria de las personas, incluyendo los creyentes, nunca ven. En este libro nuevo yrevelador, John Eldredge p...[More]

La Gloria de Un Corazon Que Vive a Plenitud.
Hay una gloria en la vida, que la mayoria de las personas, incluyendo los creyentes, nunca ven. En este libro nuevo yrevelador, John Eldredge presenta al corazon como el centro de la vida. Construyendo sobre estas verdades fundamentales, Eldredge muestra a los lectores por que el verdadero cristianismo es un proceso de restauracion.[Less]

Strategies for Victory in the Real World of Sexual Temptation. In this world today young men are surrounded by images that open the door to temptation. Adolescents sometimes feel it's impossibl...[More]

Strategies for Victory in the Real World of Sexual Temptation. In this world today young men are surrounded by images that open the door to temptation. Adolescents sometimes feel it's impossible to escape their clutches. Every Young Man's Battle provides powerful ammunition to help them survive the relentless battle. Stephen Arterburn and Fred Stoeker, authors of the bestseller Every Man's Battle, now focus on the temptations young, single, Christian men face every day. This book will show readers how to train their eyes and their minds, how to clean up their thought life, and how to develop a realistic battle plan for remaining pure in today's culture. (Publisher Marketing)

see also Every Young Woman's Battle[Less]

Guarding Your Mind, Heart, and Body in a Sex-Saturated World. Guys Aren't the Only Ones Fighting a Battle for Purity. The world you live in promotes sex as the answer to just about everything. ...[More]

Guarding Your Mind, Heart, and Body in a Sex-Saturated World. Guys Aren't the Only Ones Fighting a Battle for Purity. The world you live in promotes sex as the answer to just about everything. The pressure to go along with the crowd is greater than ever before, and it's easy to compromise in little ways that are a lot more harmful than they seem. You and your friends may become caught up in destructive relationships or sexual activities without even knowing how you got there. You just want to be normal-to fit in, to be liked, to look attractive to the opposite sex. But are you paying too high a price?

This counterpart to the award-winning Every Young Man's Battle can help you:

• learn how the sexual battle begins in your heart and mind

• understand your hunger for attention from guys

• recognize and avoid the potential pitfalls awaiting young women on the journey toward adulthood and possibly marriage

• find out how the media, novels, fashion, internet chat rooms, and body and beauty obsessions influence your sexual choices-and what you can do about it

• guard your mind, heart, and body against sexual and emotional compromise

• develop a deeper, more satisfying level of intimacy with God

Whether you have so far protected yourself emotionally and sexually, feel that you've been robbed of your purity, or have given in to temptation in some way, this book can help you achieve or reclaim sexual integrity. It can also guide you through the temptations and pressures of young adulthood while demonstrating how you can live your life to the fullest-without regrets.[Less]

Guarding Your Mind, Heart, and Body in a Sex-Saturated World. Guys Aren't the Only Ones Fighting a Battle for Purity. The world you live in promotes sex as the answer to just about everything. ...[More]

Guarding Your Mind, Heart, and Body in a Sex-Saturated World. Guys Aren't the Only Ones Fighting a Battle for Purity. The world you live in promotes sex as the answer to just about everything. The pressure to go along with the crowd is greater than ever before, and it's easy to compromise in little ways that are a lot more harmful than they seem. You and your friends may become caught up in destructive relationships or sexual activities without even knowing how you got there. You just want to be normal-to fit in, to be liked, to look attractive to the opposite sex. But are you paying too high a price?

This counterpart to the award-winning Every Young Man's Battle can help you:

• learn how the sexual battle begins in your heart and mind
• understand your hunger for attention from guys
• recognize and avoid the potential pitfalls awaiting young women on the journey toward adulthood and possibly marriage
• find out how the media, novels, fashion, internet chat rooms, and body and beauty obsessions influence your sexual choices-and what you can do about it
• guard your mind, heart, and body against sexual and emotional compromise
• develop a deeper, more satisfying level of intimacy with God

Whether you have so far protected yourself emotionally and sexually, feel that you've been robbed of your purity, or have given in to temptation in some way, this book can help you achieve or reclaim sexual integrity. It can also guide you through the temptations and pressures of young adulthood while demonstrating how you can live your life to the fullest-without regrets.[Less]

With frank honesty, set in a Christian context, False Intimacy examines the roots behind destructive sexual behaviors and offers realistic direction to those whose lives or ministries have been impact...[More]

With frank honesty, set in a Christian context, False Intimacy examines the roots behind destructive sexual behaviors and offers realistic direction to those whose lives or ministries have been impacted by sexual addiction; revised and updated (now includes cybersex, restoring marriage, etc.)[Less]

Achieving Success at Work and in Life, One Conversation at a Time. Life is relationships, and the quality of life is largely dependent on how well we communicate--whether with spouses or in the...[More]

Achieving Success at Work and in Life, One Conversation at a Time. Life is relationships, and the quality of life is largely dependent on how well we communicate--whether with spouses or in the workplace. The author, a consultant in this field, provides lots of anecdotal examples to illustrate her principles, and to motivate those among us struggling to successfully engage in needed conversations. (Foreword by Ken Blanchard)[Less]

Positive Steps for Preventing Divorce and Preserving a Lasting Love. With a fresh and unique perspective, the authors combine 20 years of university-based research and counseling experience wit...[More]

Positive Steps for Preventing Divorce and Preserving a Lasting Love. With a fresh and unique perspective, the authors combine 20 years of university-based research and counseling experience with thousands of couples to present to readers the powerful and proven strategies of the highly acclaimed PREP (Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program) approach to preventing divorce. 20 cartoons.[Less]

A Straightforward Guide to the Inner Lives of Women. Finally - You Can Understand Her! Women: complicated and impossible to understand? Do you love and want to please the woman in your life, bu...[More]

A Straightforward Guide to the Inner Lives of Women. Finally - You Can Understand Her! Women: complicated and impossible to understand? Do you love and want to please the woman in your life, but just can't seem to figure her out? Now at your fingertips is the tool that will unlock the secret to her mysterious ways. Through hundreds of interviews and the results of a scientific national survey of women, this book demonstrates that women are actually not random and that they really can be systematized and "mapped." In fact, much to men's delight, this book shows that women are actually quite easy to understand and please - as long as you know what it is they need. This simple map will guide you to loving your wife or girlfriend in the way she needs to be loved.[Less]