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The Journey of Desire : The Participant's Guide

John Eldredge

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Total reviews: 44 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Great read! 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Books are highly subjective, but I have always liked John's books. Be aware of all the pompous critics out there who claim that John is 'aloof' or not quite 'in touch'. I know that God has used his writing in wonderful ways for myself, and MANY that I know. And that should be testament to itself. Always check everything that you read against or compared to the Scriptures, but read his book for yourself before deciding to take the 'advice' of the raters!

Editorial Review:

Desire can take on so many meanings in life. It can cause a marriage to fail, your job become meaningless and worst of all, distort your faith. "Circumstances thwart our best laid plans" says John Eldredge, our acclaimed author of the book of the same title.

The modern church mistakenly teaches people to kill desire and replace it with duty or obligation (calling it sanctification). As a result at best Christians tend to live safe, boring lives of resignation. At worst, their desire eventually breaks out in destructive ways.

In this four session EZ Lesson Plan, John, with the assistance of practical scenario applications, addresses the four following topics:

• Searching For the Life We Desire
• Mocking Our Desire. . .The Imposter
• Our Heart's Deepest Secrets
• Embracing the Desire

This video assisted study will help the user rediscover God given desire and to search again for the life they once dreamed of.

Finding Your Way After Your Spouse Dies

Marta Felber

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 16 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Helpful-a wonderful resource 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

After reading these reviews, I selected this book to give to my mother in the weeks after my father died. She said it was extremely comforting and helpful. She plans to use it as a resource in the coming months.

Excellent Approach for Grieving Spouse 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Helpfully reminds us that our grieving process is as unique as we are unique as people. Provides a reassurange hat where we are and what we feel in this loss is acceptable and will continually change and return to the moment as the time goes on.

Finding Your Way After Your Spouse Dies 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

The thoughtful daily meditations full of gentle encouraging words are extremely helpful and uplifting as one meanders slowly through the grief process.

Very Pleased 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It has helped me in a lot of ways.

Finding Your Way After Your Spouse Dies 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 2 people found this review helpful.

The book and the seller met my expectations.

Friendship Factor: How to Get Closer to the People You Care for

Alan Loy McGinnis

List Price: $6.99 By: Augsburg Fortress Publishers Amazon Marketplace: 471 new & used starting at $0.01

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Total reviews: 30 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

A word from the wise. 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

This book gave me brilliant insight into freindships and relationship building. It is a real privaledge to be able to learn from Alan McGinnis the keys to good frindships. These are tried and proved priciples and I thought the value placed on true fiendship and the practical examples were inspiring and helpful.
Using Jesus was not over the top as it gave us insight into someone most people know about and and an awesome example of how to live the ultimate life.
A real help to thoses who feel the need for richer frienships in this increasingly lonely world.

friends 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 5 people found this review helpful.

This book is a great book for people trying to get closer relationships...it's very specific.

There Must Be Better Books On The Subject 1 out of 5 stars.
2 of 5 people found this review helpful.

I've read this book years ago and I've been recently looking for a new book on the subject being that I'm in a new country and may be here for some years. (I've moved from all of my old friends) Anyways, there's this reviewer Hansen (something or other) who's given this book a 1 star. He's given the book a pretty accurate review. It is written from a Christian perspective and it just seems like light weight self help fluff.

Editorial Review:

Here's a book that helps you learn how to be a warmer, more lovable person, how to communicate better, and how to resolve tension in your relationships. These clues for getting close apply to friend and friend, husband and wife, parent and child.

How to Get a Date Worth Keeping

Henry Cloud

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Total reviews: 28 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Dynamite Advice 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

When compared with other Christian dating books this author's perspective seems secular. He mentions the fundamental importance of a personal relationship with God, and then focuses on practical ways of learning healthy dating patterns. The book is not directed at teenagers but adults who are either not dating or in a dating rut. He is a professional councilor and this book systematically addresses common psychological pitfalls involved with dating.

While some Christians might be disturbed with the idea of dating around, he emphasizes the importance of actively pursuing members of the opposite sex. This is not worldly dating; in his words "Dating is an activity where you do fun, meaningful things with interesting people." I like the way he emphasize the importance of casual dating as a way to strengthen one's dating muscle. "Dating is not about marriage!" I often fall into the trap of requiring an interesting person to pass my large list of internal marriage requirements before I'll think of asking her out to do something. This would be fine if I had a strong dating muscle, but my weak dating muscle leaves me feeling over-anxious and under-prepaired in the rare event I find a "worthy" candidate.

Of the half dozen dating books I've read this one is the most useful. In fact--I'm rereading it.

Editorial Review:

In this book, Dr. Henry Cloud gets to the heart of the issues dating raises for many readers and gets them on the road to fun and fulfillment in the single life.

Marriage Fitness: 4 Steps to Building & Maintaining Phenomenal Love

Mort Fertel

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Total reviews: 28 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

Marriage Fitness is a revolutionary step-by-step system for creating a phenomenal marriage. Whether you’re happy, satisfied, frustrated, angry, or bored, Marriage Fitness can help you get your marriage in the best shape of its life. Like physical fitness, Marriage Fitness is for everyone.

Marriage Fitness is based on the universal laws of love. Just as diet and exercise determine your health, certain behaviors determine the level of love and intimacy in your marriage. It’s a simple cause and effect determined by the choices you make everyday. With Marriage Fitness, the results are predictable—you can "make" love.

In this groundbreaking book, Mort Fertel reveals the MarriageMax™ 4-Step Plan along with 20 exercises, 5 marriage assessments, and a 14-week implementation schedule—all carefully designed to build phenomenal love in your life.

Best of all, Marriage Fitness is invigorating—like visiting a spa for your relationship. Forget about your childhood, unresolved conflicts, and past mistakes. Marriage Fitness won’t let you get mired in the negative aspects of your past. Instead, you’ll connect with your spouse in the here and now and fall in love all over again.

Getting your marriage in shape solves your existing problems, prevents future problems, and unleashes a powerful energy in your life. Read Marriage Fitness now—it will transform your marriage and your life.

And the Bride Wore White: The Seven Secrets to Sexual Purity (Fantastic Book for Teen Girls)

Dannah Gresh

List Price: $12.99 By: Moody Publishers Amazon Marketplace: 83 new & used starting at $0.01

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Total reviews: 51 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Doesn't matter if you're 13 or 30 -- this book has something to say to YOU! 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

I first read this book on sexual purity as an eighth-grader. When I decided to reread it for a college class, I discovered its insights are equally valuable (if not more so!) to a twenty-year-old college student. As Dannah Gresh illustrates seven truths about sexual purity, she also shares personal stories - some celebratory, others shameful - which every adolescent female can relate to, whether she's been in a relationship or not. Gresh covers a lot in under 200 pages: she urges girls to seek healing in a close relationship with God, offers clothing advice, and explores the more-than-skin-deep definition of purity. Although Gresh's target audience appears to be teen girls, I think women in their twenties could benefit from it as well. The text is easy-to-read (always important when an author tackles such difficult subjects) and the message very moving. There are a lot of purity/love/dating books floating around, but this is my all-time favorite because of its practicality, straightforwardness, and thorough treatment of the subject matter.

Editorial Review:

Our youth are bombarded by worldly messages about sex and love. Without God's help, remaining sexually pure is nearly impossible. Dannah Gresh's And the Bride Wore White exposes our culture's lies about sex, and prepares young women and girls for the world's pressures-giving them seven "secrets" of biblical purity.

Preparing for Marriage God's Way

Wayne MacK

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Total reviews: 16 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

The pages won't stay in the covers 1 out of 5 stars.
0 of 5 people found this review helpful.

I needed to buy this book for a pre-married counsling class, when i recieved the book all the glue that holds it togather was off needles to say i was not happy. the book itself was good, but what a mess. good luck.
dean

Great service! 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 2 people found this review helpful.

I was very pleased with the quality of the product that was sent and how quickly it got here. I will be using this service again.

Preparing For Marriage God's Way 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

Preparing for Marriage God's Way
This workbook is a great way for any couple to prepare for marriage. If they study it together and answer the question put to them. They will get to know each other and be able to work out problem areas before their marriage.

Very Pleased 5 out of 5 stars.
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We recieved our books quickly, they were in perfect condition and we are very pleased with the book itself.

Excellent 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

This is a top notch product for engaged couples, or even newly married couples. It's thorough, appropriate, and does what it claims; prepares for marriage.

Editorial Review:

Preparing For Marriage God's Way guides you to an understanding of what to do when the glow of courtship must be replaced by the daily responsiblility of marriage.

A Lasting Promise: A Christian Guide to Fighting for Your Marriage

Scott M. Stanley, Daniel Trathen, Savanna McCain, Milt Bryan

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Total reviews: 9 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

Build a Marriage of Lasting Love

Finally a practical, easy-to-read book that deals with real marital issues from a Christian perspective! Soundly based on both biblical principles and marital research, A Lasting Promise is a must read for any couple who wants to upgrade their marriage and make it a promise for life!
--David and Claudia Arp, authors of The Second Half of Marriage

This essential resource offers Christian couples, a well-researched and proven method for dealing with conflicts and resolving problems in their marriage.

A Lasting Promise offers solutions to common problems--facing conflicts, problem solving, improving communication, and dealing with core issues--within a religious framework. With the ultimate purpose of upholding the sanctity of marriage, the book is filled with stories that reflect the sacred teachings of the scripture. The strategies outlined can help Christian couples to improve communication, understand commitment, bring more fun into their relationship, and even enhance their sex life. This book will serve as an invaluable resource for all couples who want to honor and preserve the holy sacrament of their union.

The Gift of Sex: A Guide to Sexual Fulfillment

Clifford L. Penner, Joyce J. Penner

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Total reviews: 9 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

A Righteous Guide To Sex 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

This is an awesome book to give to people before they are married. It takes the false expectations and preconceived ideas out of the picture and replaces them with truth and honesty.

The Gift of Sex: A Guide to Sexual Fulfillment 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

A very positive presentation of the marital sexual relationship as a gift from God. It is thorough and addresses details and issues about which most people do not know what to think or even how to go about considering them. It is professional as well as considerate in its presentation. While the authors approach the subject from a Christian perspective, it is not necessary for the reader to embrace this viewpoint in order to find the book truly helpful. If you have not read a book on the marital sexual relationship, you ought to read this one. If you have read other books, I think you will be pleased with this addition. I use this book with couples whom I see for marriage counseling.

Editorial Review:

Clifford and Joyce Penner, clinical therapist and nurse have written a sensitive and forthright guide to understanding sexuality and how it fits into God's design for marriage. This revised and updated version features a new introduction, new illustrations, a section on addictions and the Internet, and a timely discussion on sexually transmitted diseases and their consequences. With the latest information on sexuality and intimacy, this best-selling book is ideal whether you are newlyweds or have been married for many years.

Chapters include:

• The Physical Dimension
• The Total Experience
• Moving Past Sexual Barriers
• Resolving Difficulties
• Finding Help

Saving Your Second Marriage Before It Starts

Les and Leslie Parrott

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Total reviews: 9 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Helpful and Useful Before Remarrying 4 out of 5 stars.
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.

Several years after my divorce became final, I started dating a divorced guy. Long story short: we're remarried and blending a family.

This book is one of three or four books about remarriage that I read before actually agreeing to get married again. It is helpful and useful; I found myself skipping around within the sections and not reading every word.

I've since found another book by these authors with almost the same title. I actually like the other book better. The title is the same, without "Second" in the language. I think the other book "Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts" is actually stronger than this one.

Buy either one, with our without "Second" in the title. Both are helpful.

Lauren Hodge
Apple Valley, California

I also highly recommend this book:
Happily Remarried: Making Decisions Together * Blending Families Successfully * Building a Love That Will Last

Editorial Review:

Using the same structure as Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts, Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott address the unique issues of "pre-remarital" families. This book prepares couples for what lies ahead and enables them to tackle the challenges with faith, perseverance, and hope.