Every kid needs to be known by someone and to belong somewhere.Think of it this way: connecting kids to a consistent leader who believes in God and believes in them is something the church can do that nothing else in culture does.In When Relationships Matter, Reggie Joiner, Kristen Ivy, and Tom Shefchunas explain a shift that has been happening in the discipleship strategy of effective churches over the past decade. The three values and nine practices in When Relationships Matter will help you rethink and improve your small group strategy, including?How to improve your small group structureHow to empower your small group leadersHow to create engaging experiences for kids and teenagersWith best practices, training tips, and real-life stories from ministry leaders across the country, this book has what you need to create and improve an effective small group culture in your church.

Most of us face relationship challenges at some or other time in our lives and then end up feeling like- "I love someone, they don't love me back," "I work hard at my job, and no-one appreciates it" and so on. We feel hurt, rejected, angry and at times get into a defensive or revenge mode. All these feelings drain our energy. We yearn for those joyful feelings that would energize us and uplift us.This book presents an approach that will help plug this energy drainage in challenging relationship situations. This approach has worked for the author in her life. In addition to improving her relationships with others, it also brought abundant happiness, energy, and enthusiasm to her life.

Detailing a nine-step approach to lasting love, David Coleman, also known as The Dating Doctor shares his own life-defining moments and reveals how personal actions, choices, and behaviours affect one's life and the lives of loved ones. Different self-improvement themes are explored, including being respectful, healthy, mindful, and committed. Marriage statistics, lists, and exercises elaborate on and validate the practical advice provided.

Women who want to advance their careers know they must develop a network. Yet for most women, especially those at mid-career level, building a network is an arduous task that ends up low on the priority list. Women at this level are prone to hunker down, work hard, and expect their work to speak for itself. They assume that excellent work will be rewarded with advancement. They also assume that getting ahead by "playing the game" will compromise their integrity.In this ground-breaking book, Dr. Rosina Racioppi, President and CEO of WOMEN Unlimited, Inc., explains why these assumptions are dead wrong. While excellent work is a prerequisite for success, without strategic thinking, visibility, and the ability to leverage relationships for knowledge, resources, and practical wisdom, outstanding work is a dead end.Relationships Matter draws on WOMEN Unlimited's extensive experience partnering with Fortune 1000 organizations, the author's comprehensive research, and in-depth interviews with 10 successful leaders. In these pages, you'll discover: - Why a sense of curiosity could be one of your top assets - How to play the game without compromising yourself - Why what you know is less important than who knows what you know - How to determine and grow the right network to achieve your goals - How to remain authentic while strategically developing relationships While grounded in research, Dr. Racioppi's recommendations are practical and actionable-and she shares them in the context of compelling stories of women who have achieved their career dreams.

Are You Focused on What Matters Most? If you were asked to tell your life story, would it be one of a life well-lived? According to author Brett Atlas, as our lives evolve at an ever-increasing pace, we have become detached from the universal truths which define our existence. As a result, we risk prioritizing the immaterial while neglecting the essential.In Three Things Matter Most, Atlas explains that how we approach time, relationships, and money has the biggest impact on our lives. The way we balance these three precious resources makes the difference between a life filled with meaning and a life rife with disappointment. Drawing from centuries of wisdom, philosophy, and psychology, as well as from personal experience, Atlas offers an easy-to-follow road map to self-fulfillment and happiness. You're Here Only Once. Make It Count.

This countercultural challenge to conventional thought about dating, courtship, and marriage helps women who want to stop being a girlfriend and become a wife. A heart-to-heart “girl talk” with no sugary coating, period.

In the bestselling tradition of The Five People You Meet in Heaven and Humans of New York comes a collection of authentic, emotional, and inspiring stories about life’s most important moments, as curated by the editors at Love What Matters. “90% of the reads bring me to tears. I just can't believe the love this world truly has when all we see is hate. This is so uplifting.” —Shelsea Where do you go when you want to feel inspired? When you want to forget about the divisiveness and the anger? For over five million people, that place is Love What Matters, a digital platform dedicated to finding and sharing the daily moments of kindness, compassion, and love that so often go overlooked. This curated collection of powerful stories features first person accounts and photographs that perfectly capture each moment: A husband learning he’s about to be a dad. A new mom embracing her body. A cashier inadvertently teaching a young girl a lesson about patience. A bagel from a stranger that saved a homeless man’s life. From long overdue adoptions to military heroes returning home; from a fireman’s touching 9/11 tribute to what an old dinner plate found at a bake sale can teach us all about life—these are the moments that matter. They are genuine. Authentic. Raw. And they are perfect in their imperfection—just like all of us. You will no doubt experience goosebumps and tears, but this mosaic of life’s moments will leave you with something even more profound: a reminder that, in the end, love always wins. “This really is the best page on Facebook. It renews your love of humanity. There are still good people. We need more reports of acts of kindness.” —Johnny