Is your family all that it could be? Many feel bombarded by images and experiences of broken families, but this is not how God intended families to be! So often we examine the traits of unhealthy families, but Gary Chapman paints a biblical portrait of what a loving, stable family looks like. He details five timeless characteristics that create a healthy family environment: A heart for service Husbands and wives who relate intimately Parents who guide their children Children who obey and honor their parents Husbands who love and lead In Dr. Chapman's own words, "What happens to your family does make a difference not only to you and your children, but to the thousands of young observers who are in search of a functional family." This book is not merely for reading, but for living. Experience God's design for family.

Discusses the fifteen qualities that researchers have discovered are almost always present in healthy families, and explains how these qualities can be developed.

Everything that parents need to survive and thrive in the 21st Century. Marriage, children and family have been lifelong priorities for Charles Swindoll. Based on his extensive study of both the Old and New Testaments, Chuck has drawn together those timeless insights for building close and rewarding family relationships. Following a biblical exploration of God's purpose and plans for families, readers are equipped with all the tools necessary to grow strong healthy families. Chuck then takes a clear-eyed look at those areas where parents and families often experience difficulties. In typical Swindoll fashion, these discussions are frank and direct but always leave the reader filled with hope and encouragement. Selected Chapters: This Is not your Grandfather's Family Practical Advice on Making a Marriage Stick Cultivating a Life of Self-Worth The Best Kept Secret of Wise Parenting Increasing the Priority of Your Family Staying Young as Your Family Grows Older Danger Signs of Domestic Erosion Restoring Relationships After You've Blown It Affirming and Encouraging Words to Dads Secret Struggles...Family Troubles From Resentment to Rebellion Final Words to Families Then and Now

This comprehensive program offers couples the guidance and groundwork necessary to assist them in evaluating their readiness to make a permanent life commitment. Each of the eight chapters deal with critical topics that are addressed in several ways: His and Her pages; Couple and Group discussion questions; Issues of Special focus; and more. Also comes with a complete wedding liturgy planner with Scripture readings.

This comprehensive program offers couples the guidance and groundwork necessary to assist them in evaluating their readiness to make a permanent life commitment. Each of the eight chapters deal with critical topics that are addressed in several ways: His and Her pages; Couple and Group discussion questions; Issues of Special focus; and more. Also comes with a complete wedding liturgy planner with Scripture readings.

It's easy to lead the groundbreaking relationships course -- and as you might guess, it's also wonderfully rewarding! You stand to gain as much as -- and maybe more than -- the rest of your group. Whether your own relationships are satisfying or in need of repair, you'll sharpen your skills for making bad relationships better and good relationships great. We've done our best to streamline your preparation time as leader while maximizing the results. Your biggest job is to follow the clear, simple instructions and prompts in this leader's guide. The rest is up to Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott and your group. Get ready for exhilarating discussions and life-changing discoveries! Together, you and your group will acquire cutting edge strategies, skills, and insights for nurturing healthy relationships. You'll learn principles that can help you solve relationship problems before they even begin -- and build the kinds of healthy, satisfying relationships that are life's greatest riches.

A happy and successful marriage is made up of many small actions and attitudes that nourish the relationship. These can be described in principles that help a couple's relationship grow stronger. In Joined Together in Love: Fifty Timeless Principles to Make Your Marriage Work the author describes these principles in easily understandable form. This concise book goes straight to the heart of the matter with each principle. Marriage principles emphasizing such important issues as commitment, handling disagreements, improving communication, talking like friends, sexual relations, making it through rough times and many others are included. Those who want to improve their marriage relationship or are just about to get married will find the principles in Joined Together in Love insightful and helpful to their relationship.