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The New York Times bestselling author of Get Out of Your Head offers practical solutions for creating true community in a world that's both more connected and more isolating than ever before. In a world that's both more connected and more isolating than ever before, we're often tempted to do life alone, whether because we're so busy or because relationships feel risky and hard. But science confirms that consistent, meaningful connection with others...
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Moody Publishers
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English
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"When Craig Cooper and Walker Hayes met, Walker was an alcoholic atheist reeling from the backlash of a failed music career. Through their unlikely friendship, Craig's life demonstrated the love of Christ in a way that shattered Walker's misconceptions of Christianity, ultimately leading him down the path to a dramatic conversion. The two are now close as brothers, choosing to be next-door neighbors and ripped out the fence between their homes as...
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Zondervan Books/UMI
Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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"After decades of knowing each other, bestselling author Gary Chapman and counselor and diversity trainer Dr. Clarence Shuler have come to believe that if each of us formed Life-Changing Cross-Cultural Friendships, it would radically transform race relations in our country--and it all starts with you making one new friend"--
10) Messy grace: how a pastor with gay parents learned to love others without sacrificing conviction
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WaterBrook Press
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
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A pastor with an unforgettable inside story shows evangelicals how to nurture healthy, respectful, and biblically informed relationships with people in the LGBT community. --Publisher
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Zondervan
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
Description
From Bible times to modern times women have struggled with their words. What to say and how to say it. What not to say. When it is best to remain silent. And what to do when you've said something you wish you could now take back. In this book, a woman whose mouth has gotten her into loads of trouble shares the hows (and how-not-tos) of dealing with the tongue. --Amazon.com
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Time Warner AudioBooks
Pub. Date
2005
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English
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Discusses the destructive, unhealthy need people have for constant approval and affirmation and offers a supportive program, based on the security provided by one's faith in God, designed to help overcome the need for acceptance from the outside world.
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B&H Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
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Every day we are faced with the needs of those around us. What are we to do about it? Are these problems for our pastors to address or is there a way for the church member to make an impact that will last? Thom S. Rainer answers these questions by offering nine simple traits that you can incorporate into your life no matter your background, stage of life, or sense of capability.
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Nelson Books, an imprint of Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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"In this inspiring, utterly practical new book, #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Les Parrott writes a viable prescription for becoming more loving with family, friends, coworkers, and even strangers. In his trademark approachable style, Dr. Parrott takes the latest findings from psychology and sociology and blends them with biblical teaching to reveal five transformative ways of relating to people demonstrated by Jesus himself: being mindful,...
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Northfield Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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Let staying home together be an opportunity to renew your relationship. When a widespread crisis hits, all facets of life can be affected. Perhaps, most unexpectedly, sheltering in place together can put married couples in endless, unprecedented proximity. Despite the limitations, let this time be an opportunity to renew your love. Learn how to do so in 5 Simple Ways to Strengthen Your Marriage... When You're Stuck at Home Together by Dr. Gary Chapman,...
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WaterBrook
Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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"Realer than the most real conversation you've ever heard in church on the topic, Michael Todd's honest, heartfelt, and powerful teaching on relationships has already impacted millions. Michael believes that relationships are the epicenter of human thriving. All too often, though, we lack the tools or vision to build our relationships on the wisdom and power of God. In other words, it's good to have a goal, but you can't get there without proper aim!...
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Nelson Books, an imprint of Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
2019.
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English
Description
"More than ever, politics seems driven by conflict and anger. People sitting together in pews every Sunday have started to feel like strangers, loved ones at the dinner table like enemies. Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers say there is a better way. As working moms on opposite ends of the political spectrum and hosts of a fast-growing politics podcast, Holland and Silvers have learned how to practice engaging conversation while disagreeing. ...They...
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Northfield Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
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English
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Even in the best of relationships, we mess up. We say and do things we deeply regret later on. So we need to make things right. But just saying you're sorry isn't enough. That's only the first step on the road to restoration. True healing comes when you learn to: Express regret: "I'm sorry." Accept responsibility: "I was wrong." Make restitution: "How can I make it right?" Plan for change: "I'll take steps to prevent a reoccurrence." Request forgiveness:...
19) Convicted: a crooked cop, an innocent man, and an unlikely journey of forgiveness and friendship
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Publisher
WaterBrook
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"A true story of racial reconciliation and radical forgiveness. With all the disturbing news about race relations in America, here's a true story of reconciliation and the redemptive power of the gospel. How can you possibly forgive the man who falsely arrested you for a crime you did not commit? After years in prison, during a chance encounter with the crooked police officer, a young African American man named Jameel McGee faced such a dilemma: Would...
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