What makes a man masculine? A woman feminine? Did God design the two genders so differently? If so, why? The answers to these questions will free women and men to gladly embrace all that it means to be fully alive as gendered bearers of God's image who can profoundly impact others for good by the way they relate. Author and psychologist Dr. Larry Crabb presents a biblically grounded understanding of gender uniqueness. His illustration of a bridge of connection shows how the two genders can relationally come together in God-revealing harmony as they celebrate their God-designed uniqueness. Readers will discover that God created male and female to relate in gender-specific ways to make a difference in others by displaying God's relational character. Crabb clearly shows men and women what it means to live fully alive as feminine women and masculine men.
A moving tribute to the influence of a godly mentor & faithful father. As Larry Crabb notes, the best gift his father gave him was the knowledge that, whatever our story here on earth, we are living out God's larger story, to His honor & eternal glory.
According to Drs. Larry Crabb and Dan Allender, encouragement is more than a compliment or a pat on the back. It's a skill that can be mastered by anyone. Crabb and Allender ask: "What must we know in order to fulfill the biblical exhortation to 'encourage one another?'" Encouragement provides the answer. Part one deals with understanding encouragement, and part two explores the process of encouragement, including such practical how-tos as developing a careful selection of encouraging words; cultivating active listening skills; using biblical fellowship to move beyond superficial smiles and shallow greetings; and recognizing subtle opportunities for encouragement. Without the encouragement of a caring community, biblical truth taught in church tends to just thicken people's defense layers. But authenticity, freedom, and greater love for God and others are the fruit of encouragement, and evidence of the tremendous power God invests in individuals who practice it.
A moving tribute to the influence of a godly mentor & faithful father. As Larry Crabb notes, the best gift his father gave him was the knowledge that, whatever our story here on earth, we are living out God's larger story, to His honor & eternal glory.
WHO SHOULD READ THIS BOOK * You have a great marriage and to further enhance it * You want to be better wife or husband * You want to learn more of the secrets of this most intriguing relationship * You have a burden to councel who are going through marital problems * You want to guide singles planning marriage to understand the true purpose of marriage and how to handle conflicts that come their way * To assist parents to deal with their troubled children * To prepare couples for marriages through pre marital counselling * To help troubled marriages in handling conflicts *To teach on Drug Awareness and Prevention * To prepare parents to handle teenaged children *To train those who are interested in marriage counselling and to facilitate marriage seminars *You have a lack of excitement in your marriage *You are not able to communicate well * Both of you heading in different directions * you are contemplating to divorce Endorsed by General Superintendent Assemblies Of God Malaysia Bishop of Evangelical Lutheran Church of Malaysia Past President of Tamil Methodist Church of Malaysia
Discover the power of promise to create responsible and vital relationships with others. Love, intimacy, community, vulnerability, and every other valuable characteristic is possible for you by applying the principles of promise discussed here.
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