A few days after an ordinary Valentine's Day, Cindy Bealls life changed forever. She listened with disbelief to her husband, Chris, a respected pastor, confess to pornography addiction, numerous affairs, and the startling news that a woman was pregnant with his child. With raw honesty and intimate knowledge of pain and of God's power to resurrect something new out of the debris of betrayal, Cindy reveals how to: seek guidance, counseling, and prayer support when deceptions surface help the family…

Starting a family is a soul-shaping, world-altering experience. Unfortunately, in a culture of competing values and protracted timelines, couples are increasingly backing their way into parenting or missing it altogether. By the time the average couple tries to have kids, they are often beyond their late twenties and surprised to learn they’re sliding past the peak of their fertile years. In Start Your Family, Steve and Candice Watters encourage couples to be intentional about their timeline in the early years…

John Fuller lets you in on the stuff you really need to know... because in just a few months or weeks or days, your life is going to change--forever. Set good priorities. Break bad habits and/or family patterns. Recognize and recover from some common fathering mistakes. Know that your words have immense power. And learn how to cultivate a lasting parent-child relationship. So, instead of wondering "oh man, oh man, oh man... what am I going to do now?" for…

Singles are getting conflicting messages from today's culture, both Christian and secular. Is it okay to want to be married? Is there anything a never-married woman can do, within a biblical framework, to "assist" the process? Candice Watters gives women permission to want Christian marriage, encourages them to believe it's possible, and supplies the tools to get there - despite our anti-marriage culture. Get Married blends the author's personal journey from singleness to marriage with the biblical perspective on marriage.…

This book by Kenny Jackson was written especially for Christian singles who are seriously considering engagement. Regardless of your marital status, you stand to benefit from taking a fresh look at the bigger picture of marriage. Many marriages crash and burn because the spouses were not carefull about whom they bacame emotionally involved with in the first place. God is the best one to guide us through the relationship maze. DEAN SHERMAN: "Having watched Kenny Jackson's own marriage since its…

The Smart Step-Family Finally, wise instruction for successfully navigating the stepfamily journey! In this invaluable resource, Ron Deal weaves together a review of biblical principles, current research, illustrations, discussion questions, and activities to help a couple focus on each specific family situation. You'll discover realistic solutions to the unique issues stepfamilies face and learn the keys to growing healthy relationships in your blended family! Based on Deal's nationwide stepfamily seminars, this book is also great for small groups, pastors, and…

He snapped at her at breakfast. She brought up a past mistake. He walked out angry. She left without saying good-bye. Just one day in an ordinary marriage. But what if things could be different? What if the ordinary moments of annoyance, conflict, pain, or cold indifference could become moments to understand God's incredible agenda for love and begin something new? This book offers a simple, yet powerful prescription for changing marriages one ordinary moment at a time. Change begins…

Author: Brenda Garrison. Men don't come with a handbook—and if they did, you wouldn't want to read it anyway! Biblically based, immediately applicable, and succinct, this how-to guide for newlyweds could save a woman loads of trouble and set the tone for many happy years of marriage. The concepts presented in the girl's guide are what every mother should teach her daughter, what every mother-in-law would like her daughter-in-law to know, and what every husband wishes his wife understood. Written…

Author: Jess MacCallum. Women don't come with a handbook—and if they did, you wouldn't be able to pick it up! Biblically based, immediately applicable, and succinct, this how-to guide for newlyweds could save a man loads of trouble and set the tone for many happy years of marriage. Written in an entertaining-yet-to-the-point style, each guide combines humor with compelling common sense ideas supported by God's Word. The guides tackle ten tough topics—from security to finances, from communication to leadership—that young…

While resources abound for stepmothers, stepfathers are often left to travel a difficult road without clear directions. Ron Deal offers advice for men navigating the stepfamily minefield, including how to connect with stepchildren, being a godly role model, how to discipline, dealing with the biological dad, and keeping the bond strong with one's new spouse. He gives perspective on what the kids are going through and why things don't work the same as in a biological family. The Smart Stepdad…

What's the most courageous thing you've ever done? As men, all of us face decisions in life that demand courage. Big or little, complex or straightforward, these choices—let's call them battles—matter a great deal. One courageous choice leads to another; tomorrow's integrity depends on today's bravery. Dennis Rainey identifies five stages of a man's journey through life—boyhood, adolescence, manhood, mentor, and patriarch—and examines a man's responsibilities at each step. The author calls them to seize the moment and take action,…

What’s up with men? Why are they so afraid to be known? According to Wes Yoder in Bond of Brothers, a whole lot of insecurity, secrets, shame, and silence keep men from growing strong in the broken places. Declare war on shallowness! The conversation starts here, in this groundbreaking book. To rediscover joy. To find satisfaction. In Bond of Brothers, men will discover: Why your career and performance at work are not your identity How to defeat the fears that…

Every parent wants to pass on something of value to their children, but often we think primarily in financial terms. Much more valuable than the wealth, power, and financial security that the world craves, you can pass on to your children a legacy of faith. In this easy-to-read, highly practical book, veteran parents Jim and Jerolyn Bogear share their secrets for instilling godly character and values in their children. Having taken each of their three children on a Legacy Trip…

가족, 놀라운 하나님의 선물 저자 : 래리발라드 역자 : 유정희 총페이지 : 280p 판형(크기) : 신국판 정가 : 12,000원 출간일 : 2011-04-14 제품상태 :   YWAM 가정사역 권위자, 래리 발라드가 전하는하나님이 태초부터 계획하신 가정을 세워 나가는 기본 원리 YWAM에서 가장 신뢰받는 가정사역 권위자이자 가정상담 전문가인 저자의 노하우가 오롯이 담긴 책이다. 단순히 가정의 문제를 해결하는 것보다 다음 세대에게 올바르게 전달될 수 있는 가족의 모델을 회복하는 것이 더 중요하다고 이야기하는 저자는, 이 책에서 가정을 ‘집’에 비유하여, 태초에 세상을 창조하신 하나님이 에덴동산에서 아담과…

With the divorce rate steadily climbing and infidelity creeping into even the happiest marriages, in a society that trivializes adultery and its devastating effects, with temptation and opportunity coming at you from all directions-how can you keep your marriage from becoming a statistic? The advice from best-selling author Jerry B. Jenkins is this: plant preventative hedges around your marriage. These hedges are practical ways to avoid compromising situations and giving temptation a foothold in your life. Jenkins's real-life stories of…

Marriage Forecasting: Changing the Climate of Your Relationship One Conversation at a Time   What's the forecast for your marriage? Marriages are as variable as the weather, and every marriage has a climate. Some are chilly and lack intimacy. Others are stormy and filled with conflict. But while the weather outdoors is beyond our control, the communication climates within our homes can be changed—for the better. Communication specialist Tim Muehlhoff offers simple strategies for improving the climate of a marriage.…

The Love Dare is a 40-day challenge for husbands and wives to understand and practice unconditional love. Whether your marriage is hanging by a thread or healthy and strong, The Love Dare is a journey you need to take. It's time to learn the keys to finding true intimacy and developing a dynamic marriage. Take the dare! Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails. 1 Corinthians 13:7-8 Available at www.familylifetoday.com

Marriage is under attack in our society. Many feel it is an outdated institution. Those who do get married find it increasingly difficult to stay married. There has been an alarming rise in the divorce rate. What is the answer to all of this? Why should we get married? How can we stay married? In this book Nicky and Sila answer these questions, showing us the value and potential of any marriage. They suggest how we can not only stay…

They're finally quiet. It's time to talk. Silence has at last settled around your house ... but prayer means volumes. What kind of difference can yours make? Don't take your children's character lying down. While They Are Sleeping leads you as you lift your kids to God around twelve vital character traits: With over 100,000 distributed globally, While They Are Sleeping has equipped parents around the world to connect with the One who loves their children most—requesting His transformative power.…

This is the true story of Emily Colson, a single mother who has faced life’s toughest obstacles. This is also the story of her nineteen-year-old autistic son, Max, a young man who struggles to speak, who some professionals deemed a waste of time. But Max is a young man with a gift. Journey with Emily as she shows how Max unraveled the thinking of those who tried to teach him and help him, a lesson that seemingly weak people can…

What is Granny Camp? Granny Camp is a set amount of time—usually a week and usually in the summer—when all or some of your grandchildren come to your home. Whether your grandchildren live close or far away, Granny Camp is… A time to spend a special day or week of QUALITY time with each other without the parents A time to create lasting memories for the grandchildren A time for cousins to all get to know each other better A…

Just out of press from the JEM Editions in Switzerland, in French! A tool that sheds some light on an important truth: men and women ARE equal BUT ARE also different. And if they are different, that means they are called to fullfill different functions. More information on my personal site: http://laframboise.e-monsite.com/, or by writing me! On this site, (in French only), you will also find information on my first book "Adopted by the Father". Also, on the website, a teaching on the reason why…

Kristen Anderson thought she had the picture-perfect life until strokes of gray dimmed her outlook: Three friends and her grandmother died within two years. Still reeling from these losses, she was raped by a friend she thought she could trust. Kristen soon spiraled into a seemingly bottomless depression. One January night, the seventeen-year-old decided she no longer wanted to deal with the emotional pain that smothered her. She lay down on a set of cold railroad tracks and waited for…

The Wounded Heart-Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse There is hope for the wounded heart. In the powerful pages of this timely book, Allender exposes the rage, fear, and confusion locked deep inside victims of childhood sexual abuse and brings them to the Great Physician for healing. Using spiritual insight, professional skill, and real-life stories, he blends a keen understanding of the dynamics of sexual abuse with the practical applications of Christian truth. Discover real guidance and hope…

Childhood sexual abuse is running rampant, yet it's the best-kept secret in the USA today. Its victims grow into adulthood with their little child's heart trapped in the pain and torment of their past. Nicole Braddock Bromley shares her own story and the steps to moving from silence to healing. Hush exposes the harsh realities of childhood abuse, explains the pain it causes, examines the false beliefs it creates, and empowers survivors to begin a personal journey toward healing by…

Have you been praying for a mate? Are you newly engaged? Have you recently embarked upon the journey of marriage with the love of your life? Marriage is a wonderful thing and it is without question a part of God's plan for many. So what is this thing called marriage and what are some of the foundational things you need to know as you anticipate growing old with your mate? In Seven Reasons Why God Created Marriage, Pastor James Ford,…

In the wake of betrayed intimacy, you may feel nauseated, angry, humiliated, or desperate. Why am I not enough for him? Can our marriage be saved–and do I even want to try? Will this unbearable ache ever go away?Amid the devastation that follows a spouse’s sexual disloyalty, you need to know that you are not alone. God walks alongside you, offering comfort and a promise to transform the pain of the present into hope for the future. In addition, there…

Infidelity leaves a gaping wound in the heart of a family. It has become endemic in our society and no marriage is immune. If your marriage or the marriage of someone you love has been assaulted by infidelity, take heart. This inspirational book, filled with hope, provides an overall recovery process from sexual or non-sexual affairs. The self-evaluations and exercises will encourage you to take the first steps toward changing your life and restoring your family. Available at www.familylife.com  

In 2008, Angie Smith and her husband Todd (lead singer of the group Selah) learned through ultrasound that their fourth daughter had conditions making her "incompatible with life." Advised to terminate the pregnancy, the Smiths chose instead to carry this child and allow room for a miracle. That miracle came the day they met Audrey Caroline and got the chance to love her for the precious two-and-a-half hours she lived on earth. Upon receiving the original diagnosis, Angie started a…

What exactly is a father’s role in guiding his son to authentic manhood? In this dynamic book for fathers with sons, Lewis provides biblical principles, and practical examples for a dad to use to equip his son for the “higher things” of manhood. Features include helpful guidelines for the use of creative manhood ceremonies to commemorate key passages in a boy’s life, such as transitioning from childhood to puberty, and releasing him into marriage. Available at www.familylife.com  

Regardless of the circumstances surrounding it, divorce causes grief—and creates challenges unlike any other life situation. In this thoughtful and insightful book, Laura Petherbridge opens the pages of her life to you. From her painful personal experience to her fourteen subsequent years of leading divorce-recovery ministry and seminars, Laura helps you learn to navigate the difficult road of divorce and prepare to begin a new chapter in your life. She addresses the daily challenges and long-term issues from a real-world…

Do you find yourself threatening, repeating your instructions, or raising your voice in an attempt to get your children to obey? Are you discouraged because it seems you just can't reach the heart of your child? Through personal experience and the practical application of Scripture, Ginger Plowman encourages and equips moms to reach past the outward behavior of their children and dive deeply into the issues of the heart. Ginger's candid approach in Don't Make Me Count to Three, will…

What if God’s primary intent for your marriage isn’t to make you happy—but holy? And what if your relationship isn’t as much about you and your spouse as it is about you and your God? Your marriage is more than a sacred covenant with another person. It is a spiritual discipline designed to help you know God better, trust him more fully, and love him more deeply.Sacred Marriage may very well alter profoundly the contours of your marriage. It will…

Countless women have been blindsided by their husband's sexual addiction. It is a shocking discovery that can leave women feeling hurt, ashamed, and even guilty. In Hope After Betrayal, Meg Wilson offers reassuring counsel, compassionate insight, and wise discretion—gently taking her readers through the steps to recovery. Combining Scripture and her own experience, Wilson reassures her readers that there is hope and healing after betrayal. Available at www.familylife.com

Your Intercultural Marriage is a relevant, comprehensive guidebook to navigating your intercultural marriage's journey. This book helps individuals and couples address vital issues like planning the wedding and honeymoon, deciding where to live, overcoming language and communication barriers, parenting, finding intimacy, agreeing on food choices, dealing with in-laws, responding to illness and grief, and much more. Written from a Christian perspective, this book empowers intercultural couples to identify conflicts, work through them, and build stronger marriages on the firm foundation…

The newly revised Marriage 911 Workbook and Support Partner Handbook (formally titled Reconciling God's Way) provides support and accountability by giving the person who is in crisis marriage a 12-week workbook with 27 tools to help them make wise decisions and provide hope--even with an unwilling spouse.  How does it work? The workbook includes a support partner handbook. The person whose marriage is in crisis uses the workbook, and they give the support partner handbook to a same-gender Christian friend…

Would you like to have a successful, joyful marriage? Do you want to know more about your loved one's dreams and goals for your union? Wright's book provides the perfect opportunity to gain greater insights into your future mate's expectations and time-tested principles for a satisfying lifelong partnership. Through interactive surveys, thoughtful questions, and real-life examples, your relationship will deepen as you uncover areas of harmony and potential areas of discord.

Seven Questions to Ask Before—and After—You Marry Meeting the needs of a generation overwhelmed by divorce odds, relationship experts Les & Leslie Parrott share seven key questions to help couples identify and overcome stumbling blocks to a building a healthy, lifelong marriage. For additional information visit: www.RealRelationships.com  

A hands-on resource to help you create a successful marriage mentoring program. Includes life-changing insights and essential skills for: Preparing engaged and newlywed couples, Maximizing marriages from good to great, and Repairing marriages in distress. Practical guidelines help mentors and couples work together as a teaam, agree on outcomes and develop skills for the marriage mentoring process. Visit: www.RealRelationships.com for additional details

Have you ever felt as if you're...Repeating the Same Mistakes in Your Relationships? Dr. Gary Smalley tells you the whys and hows of relationships. His insights are based on five years of relational research showing amazing results: a more than 90 percent success rate in resolving conflict and a 72 percent increase in relationship satisfaction. Also available as a 6-hour DVD series. Visit www.smalleyonline.com for more details. Topics include: Discovering the DNA of Love The Power of One Create A…

Volume 1: Fruitful living-discipleship, theology and psychology I Volume 2: Introduction to biblical studies, models of psychotherapy, basic Christian counselling concepts. Volume 3: The eight core conditions of counselling, a general model of counselling, cognitive behaviour therapy. Volume 4: Restoration of the personality, psychopathology I, theology, psychology and spirituality. Volume 5: Principles of family, marriage and parenting, models of family therapy, a model of family therapy. Volume 6: Family therapy, stress management, personality and other tests. Volume 7:Psychopathology II, addiction…

Finally! A book has been released that addresses the issue of balancing family and ministry. "Families in Ministry-How to Thrive, Not just Survive" is a "must read" book for all called to serve the Lord as a family. Written by Andreas and Angela Fresz, International Directors of YWAM Family Ministries, and YWAM staff members since 1987 this book can serve as a great resource for yourself or can be used as a course for families. The eight chapters address topics…

Take the guesswork out of parenting. Learn from 14,000 strong families how to have a fantastic family. With the help of this groundbreaking book, you can take the guesswork out of parenting and be assured that you are building not only a strong family-but a fantastic family. Based on the largest study ever done on strong families-14,000 families studied over twenty-five years-this book reveals six simple, yet profound, steps to building a fantastic family that will thrive for generations to…

Is it possible to relate to the opposite sex in a pure and honorable way? The clear and resounding message of this booklet is, "Yes, it is not only possible, but also essential!" In a world where male-female relationships are characterized by sensuality, pain, and selfishness, here is a refreshingly practical message on wholesome courtship. Available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Mongolian, and Portuguese. For additional information on how to obtain this booklet contact: Larry Ballard at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it