The Marriage Knot

The Marriage Knot
Author: Ron Zappia
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2019-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0802497322

What exactly does it take to make marriage strong? Ron and Jody Zappia were on the brink of divorce. It was their first year of marriage and already things were falling apart. They desperately searched for anything that would help. And then, suddenly, everything changed. Today, the Zappias lead The Knot Marriage Conference where they present seven transformative principles that saved their marriage. The Marriage Knot teaches these same principles to new audiences. Full of wisdom, humor, and refreshing transparency, The Marriage Knot unpacks the choices successful couples make. Marriage, like a knot, has to be kept tight. Left to itself, it loosens over time and can completely unravel. This highly practical book focuses on the everyday decisions you can make to rejuvenate and restore your marriage. Delving into topics like communication, sex, conflict resolution, and more, it offers the tools you need for life-long marriage health. Whether you’re engaged, newlyweds, or seasoned marriage veterans, this book will help make your marriage strong, no matter what pressures attempt to unravel it.

Women's Reflections on the Complexities of Forgiveness

Women's Reflections on the Complexities of Forgiveness
Author: Wanda Malcolm
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2007-10-19
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1135917434

This book by women represents a diversity of opinions about every aspect of forgiveness, embodying a tolerance for differing perspectives. The contributors are researchers and therapists who have dedicated themselves to grappling with the controversies and conundrums associated with forgiveness. On the basis of their clinical and empirical work in the field, the authors have questioned established definitions, opposed emerging “truisms” within the field, and used research methods that run counter to traditional practices. The result is a compelling collection of research and clinical wisdom that pushes us to consider new perspectives on the mysterious process of forgiveness.

Strategies of Peace

Strategies of Peace
Author: Daniel Philpott
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 393
Release: 2010-03-24
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0199889600

How can a just peace be built in sites of genocide, massive civil war, dictatorship, terrorism, and poverty? In Strategies of Peace, the first volume in the Studies in Strategic Peacebuilding series, fifteen leading scholars propose an imaginative and provocative approach to peacebuilding. Today the dominant thinking is the "liberal peace," which stresses cease fires, elections, and short run peace operations carried out by international institutions, western states, and local political elites. But the liberal peace is not enough, the authors argue. A just and sustainable peace requires a far more holistic vision that links together activities, actors, and institutions at all levels. By exploring innovative models for building lasting peace-a United Nations counter-terrorism policy that also promotes good governance; coordination of the international prosecution of war criminals with local efforts to settle civil wars; increasing the involvement of religious leaders, who have a unique ability to elicit peace settlements; and many others--the authors advance a bold new vision for peacebuilding.

Essentials of Successful Marriage

Essentials of Successful Marriage
Author: Anthony Uchenna Azubuike
Publisher: Anthony Azubuike
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2024-08-29
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN:

Marriage is one of life's most profound and transformative journeys. It's a union that brings together two individuals, each with their own hopes, dreams, and challenges, to create a shared life. While love often brings couples together, it's the daily practice of commitment, understanding, and mutual growth that sustains a marriage through the years. In this book, "Essentials of Successful Marriage ," we embark on an exploration of the principles and practices that form the foundation of successful, lasting marriages. These "Essentials" are not rigid rules but rather guiding principles distilled from years of research, counseling experience, and the lived experiences of countless couples who have navigated the complex terrain of married life. The primary purpose of this book is to provide couples—whether newlyweds or those celebrating decades together—with a comprehensive guide to nurturing and strengthening their marital bond. By breaking down the multifaceted nature of marriage into 100 clear, actionable Essentials, we aim to make the wisdom of successful relationships accessible and applicable to every couple.

Love That Lasts (Foreword by CJ and Carolyn Mahaney)

Love That Lasts (Foreword by CJ and Carolyn Mahaney)
Author: Gary and Betsy Ricucci
Publisher: Crossway
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2006-04-07
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 143351883X

Marriage is a profound and marvelous mystery established by God for his glory-and that is for our good. So many marital relationships never reach their greatest potential because they have the fatal limitation of being focused on one another. When our focus is solely on God, our marriages have the potential to thrive and not merely survive.

The Gift of Giving Life

The Gift of Giving Life
Author: Felice Austin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 542
Release: 2012-04-01
Genre: Childbirth
ISBN: 9780615622521

Pregnancy and childbirth are not to be feared; they are divinely appointed processes that can be joyful, spiritual, and bring families closer to God. The Gift of Giving Life: Rediscovering the Divine Nature of Pregnancy and Birth offers something that no other pregnancy book has before-a spiritual look at pregnancy and birth by and for LDS women and other women of faith. Through moving stories women in the scriptures, women from early Latter-day Saint history, and dozens of modern mothers, The Gift of Giving Life assures readers that God cares deeply about the entire procreative process. The Gift of Giving Life does not advocate for any one type of birth or approach to prenatal care, rather it intends to unify our families and communities in regard to the sacredness of birth. We also aim to provide you with resources, information, and inspiration that you may not have had access to all in one place before. Topics covered include: constant nourishment, meditation, fear, pain, healing from loss, the physical and spiritual ties between the Atonement and childbirth, the role of the Relief Society in postpartum recovery and more. Birthing women, birth attendants, childbirth educators, and interested readers of all faiths are invited to rediscover within these pages the divinity and gift of giving life.

Exploring the Foundations of Marital Relationships

Exploring the Foundations of Marital Relationships
Author: Bear Brown
Publisher: BrOwn eBook Publications
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2024-03-30
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN:

"Exploring the Foundations of Marital Relationships" serves as an all-encompassing manual tailored for couples aspiring to cultivate a resilient and lifelong union. Crafted by an adept relationship authority, this book delves deep into the complexities of matrimony, furnishing readers with invaluable perspectives and actionable counsel for fostering a gratifying companionship. Through a blend of extensive research and firsthand wisdom, the author reveals the concealed truths underpinning thriving marriages, equipping individuals with the requisite techniques and approaches to forge an enduring bond with their significant other.

The Psychology of Forgiveness

The Psychology of Forgiveness
Author: Joe Erick Rivera
Publisher: Istone books
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2024-09-07
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN:

The Psychology of Forgiveness: Healing Through Letting Go is an insightful and transformative guide that delves deep into the emotional, psychological, and relational power of forgiveness. Whether you are struggling to forgive others or wrestling with the challenge of forgiving yourself, this book offers a step-by-step framework for releasing anger, resentment, and the emotional pain that holds you back from living a fulfilling life. Drawing on the latest psychological research, real-life case studies, and practical tools, this book explores the science behind forgiveness and its profound impact on mental and emotional well-being. It examines why forgiveness is essential for healing, how unresolved anger and grudges affect our physical and mental health, and the liberating effects of letting go of past hurts. Key Highlights: The Science of Forgiveness: Understand the psychological and neurological benefits of forgiveness, backed by research that shows how forgiving can reduce stress, improve mental health, and enhance overall well-being. The Difference Between Forgiving and Forgetting: Explore the critical distinctions between forgiving and forgetting, and learn how to forgive without allowing others to harm you again. Discover the boundaries that protect you while you release the emotional burden of resentment. Self-Forgiveness: Learn how to address feelings of guilt and shame, and embark on a path to self-compassion and self-forgiveness. This book provides practical strategies for breaking free from the cycle of self-blame and negative self-talk. Empathy and Compassion in Forgiveness: Understand the role empathy plays in the forgiveness process, and how cultivating compassion can help you see others—and yourself—in a more understanding light. Practical Exercises: Each chapter includes actionable exercises, including journaling prompts, guided meditations, and visualization techniques, to help you work through specific grievances—whether personal, professional, or familial. Healing from Betrayal and Trauma: Learn how to move forward from deep betrayals, unresolved conflicts, and even past traumas. Through real-life stories of people who have overcome these challenges, this book offers inspiration and guidance for reclaiming your peace. Who This Book is For: Anyone struggling with unresolved anger or resentment toward others or themselves. Individuals who have experienced betrayal, conflict, or trauma and are seeking emotional closure. Those interested in improving their relationships by learning how to forgive and let go of past hurts. Readers who wish to understand the psychology of forgiveness and its role in mental, emotional, and physical health. Whether you're looking to heal from a specific incident or wish to cultivate forgiveness as a daily practice, The Psychology of Forgiveness: Healing Through Letting Go provides the knowledge, tools, and inspiration to help you move forward. By the end of this book, you will feel empowered to release the emotional burdens holding you back, make peace with the past, and embrace a life filled with emotional freedom and inner calm.

Not Just Private

Not Just Private
Author: Craig Bakker
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 395
Release: 2023-03-07
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1666741051

Both within the church and outside of it, popular discourse around sex is often shallow and individualistic. This is especially true on the topic of sex outside of marriage. Not Just Private explains how our sexual practices can and should stem from our deeply held, uniquely Christian convictions—convictions that mean we cannot talk about sex apart from Christian community or Christian character. Laying out those foundations allows us to recover Christian insights that many of us have lost and to identify the cultural syncretism that has crept into our churches. With these foundations in view, we can see how sex is not about following rules or avoiding harm but rather about producing certain kinds of individuals and communities. This is a book for Christians who want to be chaste but are not sure why they should be. This is also a book for non-Christians wondering why some Christians practice what Oscar Wilde described as the greatest sexual perversion: namely, chastity. In the end, Not Just Private shows both how Christian perceptions and beliefs are deeply at odds with the practice of extramarital sex and how the perceptions and beliefs that support extramarital sex are unchristian.