10 Commandments Of Marriage, 10 Best Decisions Every Parent Can Make

Popular authors Bill and Pam Farrel are the parents of three active children. From their personal experience comes wisdom and encouragement for other parents. The Farrels offer ideas for loving and nurturing special needs, strong-willed, and prodigal children. With real-life examples and biblical inspiration, this book examines the 10 best decisions parents can make to unlock the unique gifts inside their children, including*temperament *goals *talents *spiritual development *leadership abilities Packed with creative, motivational tools and games that allow children to blossom and succeed, this resource is a great gift or parenting tool for parents who want their children to become everything God designed them to be.

10 Building Blocks For A Happy Family

Do you ever worry that you're just not getting the parenting thing right? This truthful and enlightening book from one Christian parent to another is filled with encouragement and time-tested techniques for anyone who wants to ensure the health and happiness of their own family.Jim Burns will be the first to tell you that no family is perfect-including his own. The 10 Building Blocks For A Happy Family emphasizes the heartening news that most parents do a good job of parenting but just don't know it. Here you'll find many personal stories from interviews with parents and experts on family relationships, covering almost every aspect of parenting-from helping your children deal with their stress to learning to play together as a family.When you learn the 10 essential principles from creating a happy, close-knit household, you'll discover a family that shines with love for God and one another!

10 Commandments Of Marriage

"Thou shalt not be a selfish pig;" "thou shalt cut the apron strings;" "thou shalt avoid the quicksand of debt;" "thou shalt flee sexual temptation." Humorous, profound, and steeped in biblical wisdom, Young's straightforward set of "do's" and "don'ts" will profoundly bless engaged couples, newlyweds, and veteran "marrieds"! Foreword by Beth Moore.

10 Commandments Of Parenting

New moms and dads always have the same reaction: "I had no idea it would be this hard!" But you can make it a little easier-and a lot more rewarding-simply by following these ten commandments. If you're feeling overwhelmed by it all, if your kids are headed in the wrong direction, or you just need a refresher of what matters most, this could be the turning point you've been praying for. And if you're a brand new parent, you'll thank God for an opportunity to build your child's character on solid ground.

10 Great Dates For Empty Nesters

A simple dating plan that is sure to revive romance and rejuvenate the fun quotient in your empty-nest marriage It's just the two of you again and it's time to renew your relationship. You can reconnect and reclaim that same spark, excitement, and creativity you experienced before you had kids through ten innovative, fun dates guaranteed to spice up your marriage. Specially crafted for empty-nesters, these dates are based on marriage-enriching themes, such as * Becoming a couple again * Rediscovering intimate talk * Revitalizing your love life * Growing together spiritually * Relating to adult children * Becoming best friends 10 Great Dates for Empty Nesters will fill your empty nest with fun, friendship, and romance. It is refreshing to read a book about marriage written by people who don't just believe in marriage but actually understand how it works. _John Gray, Author, Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus

10 Life Saving Principles For Women In Difficult Marriages

Apply any or all of these principles and watch them improve your life. * Understanding scriptural truths* Reach out to others* Change yourself, not him* Detach with love* Nurture yourself* Face your fears* Speak the truth in love* Set boundaries* Make your children a priority* Enter God's restRegardless of the specific problems in your marriage, these principles will help you find peace and confidence.

10 Minute Marriage Principle

Douglas Weiss draws on nineteen years of clinical experience, as well as twenty years of marriage and a commitment to Christian faith, to develop this easy-to-follow plan for improving your marriage. It requires couples to take ten minutes a day to focus on each other and do simple exercises so they will deepen their love, connect spiritually, and feel closer throughout the chaos of day-to-day living. These simple exercises include ?speaking? a love letter to your spouse, talking about the details of your day, and learning how to put feelings into words. By investing just ten minutes a day, couples can enhance their marriages in ways they will benefit from for a lifetime!

10 Secrets For A Sucessful Family

If you want a family that will become successful in the ways that really count, this book will show you that the 10 Commandments are absolute not obsolete. Your children will lean to love God and love others and turn that love into a living testimony for Christ.

10 Things I Want My Daughter To Know

What a blessing God has given you...a beautiful daughter! As you gaze into her future, what values and life skills would you like her to have? What activities can you do together to help her become a woman of God? Drawing on her experiences, the wisdom of God's Word, and insights from other mothers, Annie Chapman highlights 10 essential truths and how to share them with your daughter, including:*Transforming circumstances through good choices*Cultivating inner and outer beauty*Drawing on the ultimate resource for strength and joy - Jesus*Dating wisely by establishing boundaries*Understanding and celebrating the differences between men and women*Preparing for and building a successful marriageYou'll also discover guidance for developing faith, discernment, trust, and integrity from the lives of women in the Bible. Speaking from her heart, Annie candidly reveals the ups and downs of motherhood to help you navigate the sometimes tricky yet always fulfilling role of "Mom."

10 Things I Want My Husband to Know

Popular author Annie Chapman explores biblical couples like Ruth and Boaz and Adam and Eve and her own marriage and offers a look at the ten things most wives want their husbands to know but have been reluctant (or too busy) to say, including: I want you to lead me spiritually When you help me around the house, I feel loved It is important you understand my need to feel financially secure Raising your children is my most important job I am available to you sexually With godly advice and insights into the covenant of marriage, Chapman inspires women to begin the dialogue with their husbands that will improve, heal, or even save their marriage. About the Author Annie Chapman is a gifted musician, popular speaker, and the author of several books, including 10 Things I Want My Daughter to Know. Sharing the stage with her husband, Steve, writing books and magazine articles, speaking at women’s conferences, and ministering through radio and TV have given Annie the opportunity to reach a wide audience for Christ. She is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute.

10 Things I Want My Son To Know

Fatherhood ...what an amazing gift from God! Being a dad requires love, humor, wisdom...and nerves of steel. And that's only the beginning. Turning to the only "manual" that comes with children, Steve Chapman shares his top-10 principles drawn from the bible's wisdom and practical experience that helped him raise a son dedicated to the Lord. You'll discover how to share your love verbally, even if you're the strong, silent type, innovative ways to help your son transition from TV superheroes to Jesus Christ, straightforward ideas for discussing hormones, sex, and girls, and how to share insight necessary for a successful marriage. Whether you're just starting out on the "papa" road or have traveled part of the distance, you'll appreciate the practical information, hands-on suggestions, and often humorous examples Steve shares to help you raise a son who will be a man of God and a man of honor.

1001 Things Every Teen Should Know Before They Leave Home

Adult teens think they're ready to live on their own, but are they? Will they know how to pick a good room mate? Buy a car? Create a budget and actually live on one? From changing the oil to applying for jobs, best-selling author Harry H. Harrison, Jr. has compiled the definitive book for preparing your teen to live on their own. Or else they might come back!

1001 Things Your Kids Should See and Do

When it's time for your kids to leave home, will they be ready to face the world? Will they be able to handle the NYC subway system? Will they have experienced the challenge of a summer career camp? Will they be able to compare civilizations and governments around the world? Will their imaginations have been sparked in a foreign land? Will they know that tamales aren't edible until they take the cornstalk off? In 1001 Things Your Kids Should See & Do Before They Leave Home, best-selling author Harry H. Harrison Jr. has compiled the definitive book for preparing a child for adulthood. There's so much to do…and so little time.

101 Things You Should Do Before Your Kids Leave Home

101 Things You Should Do Before Your Kids Leave Home is packed with ideas and advice designed to help parents prepare their children for life out in the world, while making sure that both parents and kids enjoy every precious moment. From staging a food fight to serving in a soup kitchen, from planning a "tour de neighborhood" bike race to telling family stories, some suggestions are fun, some challenging, and others practical--but all will inspire parents with ideas for family time before their kids leave the nest. About the Author David Bordon is the former executive vice president and publisher of Honor Books, a leading inspirational publisher of such bestsellers as the God's Little Instruction Book series which has sold over seven million copies, and the God's Little Devotional series, which has sold over five million copies. David Bordon has sold more than 20 million books and products.

101 Ways To Romance Your Marriage

Everyday romance, special nights out, and intimate interludes. These are what true, lasting love is made of. Debra White Smith, author of Romancing Your Husband (nearly 40,000 copies sold last year), offers couples insightful suggestions, "I love you because" ideas and "wow your spouse" dates, and romantic poems to spice up their relationships. 101 Ways To Romance Your Marriage helps husbands and wives create special moments that will keep their hearts entwined. From simple gestures, such as a lipstick-kissed napkin sprayed with perfume, to romantic weekends that start with a limo ride to a favorite restaurant, the fun and easy applications will add zest to their love life!

12 Great Choices Smart Moms Make

Going beyond the usual advice for busy moms, life coach Robin Chaddock helps readers experience more joy, create order, and accomplish goals. In creative and fun steps, women explore their positions as God's children, women, wives, and mothers to uncover their God given gifts and life directions. From there they will discover 12 key decisions that will help them make the best choices for them and their families plan great activities that promote family goals know when to say yes and when to say no handle the daily challenges of child rearing create stronger relationships learn how to listen and how to be heard by their kids allow themselves to play 12 Great Choices Smart Moms Make teaches women how to be all God created them to be and how to stay connected to the source of wisdom and strength Jesus Christ. Formerly Mom Overboard.

1st Five Years

Every couple plants seeds of success or failure in the first five years of their marriage. If they lack basic communication skills and the ability to solve conflicts in areas like sex, finances, and emotional intimacy, they won?t make it past the five-year-mark. Authors, speakers, and columnists Bill and Pam Farrel offer sound, simple-to-apply advice to help couples establish firm foundations for their relationships. Based on their own successful twenty-five-year-marriage, Bill (who is also a marriage counselor) and Pam have developed strong principles for staying the course when life challenges their relationship. Lively, fun, and practical for newlyweds anywhere in THE FIRST FIVE YEARS, this book is the best investment a couple can make in building a happy, long-lasting marriage.

1st Time Mom

If you feel nervous about this new role of parenthood (and who wouldn't?), Dr. Kevin Leman will put you at ease. While affirming your joy, wonder, and fear, this book prepares you for this influential task by sharing the essentials of child-raising, including the personality traits and typical interactions you can expect to have with your first child.

1st Two Years

Here it is-the comprehensive guide to rearing emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually healthy children-from the most respected name in Christian parenting: Focus On The Family.Unlike any other book of its kind, The First Two Years is an indispensable guide that delivers practical advice and encouragement from some of today's most respected Christian physicians.Help Is at your fingertips in sections like Special Concerns Section: straight foward help on topics such as fevers, caregivers, and effective discipline.Emergency Care Section: basic first aid, 9-1-1 calls, and preventative safety.A must-have for parents, this complete resource book will help yoy find answers to your questions and explore realistic approaches to parenting. Give your baby the best possible chance of growing into a healthy, well-adjusted child!

1st Years Of Forever

Nearly half of all serious marital problems develop in the first. two years of marriage; yet on the average, couples who seek counseling for the first time have already been married seven years.This five year counseling gap allows more than enough time for the mortal wounding of a marriage. The First Years of Forever closes the gap by providing much needed, but hard to obtain, counseling for engaged or newly married couples. It is written as a marriage handbook to be read and then referred to again and again.Dr. Ed Wheat, co-author of the best-selling Love Life for, Every Married Couple, draws on his training and experience as a family physician and certified sex therapist to prepare couples for their lifelong journey together.The First Years of Forever provides practical wisdom most, people have to learn the hard way--or not at all. It tells how to develop skills in communicating with each other and resolving conflicts. And most important, it demonstrates the difference Jesus Christ can make in the quality of a marriage.

2 Become One

In this book, the authors tackle some of the thorniest issues surrounding marriage, and they do so with finesse and grace. They have a way of unpacking otherwise confusing and often mangled theological constructs and revealing God's truth within them. Whether you have been married only a short while or for decades, this book's message will hit you where you live

2 Shall Become One

Is there a wedding in your future? Updated for a new generation, this indispensable handbook is ideal for pastors, music directors, or wedding party members---and covers everything from the rehearsal dinner to the reception. Includes an outline and questionnaire, ceremony suggestions, even tips on calming those wedding day jitters!

2 Sides Of Love

Not many understand how to communicate in a way that is both loving and effective. The Two Sides of Love will change that! Best-selling authors Gary Smalley and John Trent explain how to balance love's hard and soft sides to help readers develop strong relationships with their spouse, children, friends . . . Anyone!

20 Surprisingly Simple Rules And Tools For A Great Family

Creating a great family doesn't have to be difficult or require a lot of hard work. It's really about little changes that produce big results. 20 (Surprisingly Simple) Rules and Tools for a Great Family includes practical, easy-to-apply principles and tools anyone can use to build closer relationships with your kids, improve communication with your mate, and create lasting family memories. You'll be surprised at how a few simple rules can make a good family better ... or keep a struggling family from falling apart. So learn the rules--and get ready for a really great family!

20 Surprisingly Simple Rules And Tools For A Great Marriage

Best-selling author Dr. Steve Stephens offers concrete yet simple ways to build marriages today, even when life speeds by at a frantic pace. Along with a prayer to ask for God's help, each chapter offers ideas and tools that make following rules like "Accept Differences," "Listen Carefully," and "Compliment Daily" easy. Readers will be surprised at how applying these simple rules can make a good marriage even better...or keep a struggling marriage from falling apart.