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The
Many Loves of Marriage |
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The
Many Loves of Parenting |
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- Favorite Features -
- artwork throughout both books is completely enjoyable
- both books share the ongoing story of the Kinkade's love for each other - challenging and encouraging
- authors stress commitment and spending time together as keys for success in marriage and parenting
- parenting shows the necessity of being there
- challenge to value parenting and to commit to be intentional about both parenting and your marriage
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Men Just
Don't Get It, But They Can Author - David Hawkins Publisher - Harvest House |
- Favorite Features -
- examples of real couples throughout to illustrate each point
- walks women and men through steps needed to find answers and make needed changes in their marriages
- looks at "what makes him tick?" and how to respond in regards to each chapter point and "now what?" - what to do next
- information on how to help a friend
- self assessment
- looks at emotions honestly
- challenges readers to put adventure in marriage and to reach out to God as the Source for power in their marriage
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Why
Men & Women Act the Way They Do Authors - Bill & Pam Farrel Publisher - Harvest House |
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- Favorite Features -
- each chapter ends with "Why did you do that?" questions to help you think through and apply what you read
- walks through the differences between men and women, how to understand one another and interact positively with each other
- uses humor well to make points memorable
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Helping Your
Children Know God |
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Establishing
Effective Discipline for Your Children |
- Favorite Features -
- excellent resource for a small group or special study group
- each session includes -
- warm up activity
- Bible study
- wrap up activity/questions
- homebuilders project
- go on a date for couples to cover information together
- six sessions
- parent-child interactions - Scripture, activities and questions to work through together
- leader notes and tips
- information on how to become a Christian
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Focus on the Family
Marriage Series Publisher - Gospel Light/ Focus on the Family |
- Favorite Features -
- complete resource to help churches begin a family ministry that reaches out to families in their church and community
- complete resource includes -
- guide for how to start/promote a marriage ministry
- introduction video
- workbooks
- leader's discussion guide
- information on how to counsel couples
- information to help a church wedding coordinator
- reproducible resources
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Romancing Your Child's Heart
Book and Strategy Manual
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- Favorite Features -
- book clearly explains how and why we need to romance our children's hearts
- workbook available to use in a class/small group setting
- focuses on parents living, modeling, "living in the larger story" of God's love for us, opposed to teaching rules, facts and regulations of religion
- encourages parents to teach their children using stories so they will remember and want to be part of the story
- tells how to tell children stories
- explains the battle - we and God want our children to love God with all their heart, but Satan is after their heart, too
- how to overcome ungodly influences - strategy for romancing our children
- challenges parents to not rush their child developmentally and to get to know their child and what makes them "tick"
- stresses parents need to be there to win their child's heart
- use everyday, ordinary moments
- tell stories
- have family traditions
- share experiences
- give freedom
- model a strong marriage
- serve others
- care about what your kids care about
- sacrifice for your children
- manual includes -
- 12 complete lessons
- information on how to use the manual
- each study includes -
- reflection/discussion questions
- session goal/objectives
- preparation for the next session
- going deeper options
- activity