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Nine years in, they could check all the boxes: a promising career in the NFL, two beautiful kids, fitness, friends, and financial security. It was picture perfect until one jarring question from a desperate wife shook the foundation of their marriage and exposed the truth. If these questions strike a chord with you, you’ve picked up the right book. You will find yourself here as Dave and Lizzy Canales recount their journey with poignant and often painful honesty.

Dr. Ronald D. Ramsey draws on his experiences as an organization development consultant, his knowledge of the behavioral sciences and theological studies, and his own unforgiveness challenges to lead listeners on a forgiveness journey in this book. Dr. Ronald D. Ramsey draws on his experiences as an organization development consultant, his knowledge of the behavioral sciences and theological studies, and his own unforgiveness challenges to lead listeners on a forgiveness journey in this book.

Are you emotionally connected with your spouse? Can you trust him or her with your heart? Creating a safe haven for each other in a marriage can enable a couple to weather any storm. Having a marriage safe haven is an accomplishment that is certainly easier said than done. Psychologists Arch Hart, Ph.D, and Sharon Hart Morris, Ph.D., present a detailed blueprint for establishing a marital safe haven so that couples can count on each other and avoid criticizing, blaming and shutting out their partners during tough times.

When Craig Cooper and Walker Hayes met, Walker was an alcoholic atheist reeling from the backlash of a failed music career. Through their unlikely friendship, Craig’s life demonstrated the love of Christ in a way that shattered Walker’s misconceptions of Christianity, ultimately leading him down the path to a dramatic conversion. The two are now close as brothers, choosing to be next-door neighbors, and ripped out the fence between their homes as a testament to the power of the gospel to break down barriers and unite people together in Christ.

Many Christians believe God can do anything...but they do not believe God wants to do things for them. With hope, no matter what the problem, we win—if we do not give up. Romans 8:37 says, "Nay, in all these things, we are more than conquerors (winners) through him that loved us". Moreover, David said in Psalm 27:13, "I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living".

Come and See offers an invitation for women to consider a surprising solution to their life’s emotional vertigo. A solution that is challenging, nurturing and perhaps, a little unsettling. A cure that reinforces a women’s value, worth and significance, while at the same time, demanding no achievement, striving, or performance hurdles. Forgiveness and Grace exist and are available.

Words of Wellness: Poetry to Bless the Broken-Hearted Believer expresses "thinking of you" to those who need to know they are not alone during a time of brokenness. It conveys what a store-bought card can't convey to those who are grieving over loss and broken dreams. When a dream has been deferred, what can result? A broken heart. The good news is that God can write a new story for our lives! Broken hearts can and do heal, but we must learn to be flexible and enter into the flow of God's dance as He leads us through the healing process.

For 20 years, God has been leading, guiding, and preparing author Mari D. Martin to walk alongside her husband, Chris, through a throat cancer diagnosis, the treatment of that cancer, the recovery from the side effects of the treatments, and then through rehabilitation to return to what will be his new normal.

The bottom line is Jesus Christ! With him we can do it, without him…well, the truth is some still can, but it’s extremely hard. Honestly, it’s sometimes hard even with the Lord on your side, but with him, we gain the ability and strength to cope with things in the spirit realm that simply cannot be tackled in the natural realm.

Christians are increasingly seen as outdated, restrictive, and judgmental when it comes to sex before marriage, cohabitation, homosexuality, gender identity, and transgender rights. In fact, for many people, this issue is one of the biggest barriers for them considering Christianity. Sam Allberry sets out God's good design for the expression of human sexuality, showing that God himself is love and that only he can satisfy our deepest desires. Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With? is a great reminder of the Bible's positive blueprint for love, sex, and marriage.

Working through the book of Job, Sarah Walton (author of Hope When It Hurts) and her husband Jeff reflect on their own experiences in a marriage that has faced chronic illness, baggage from the past, a child with neurological challenges, and financial difficulties—and show how to cling to Christ and each other. This is not a "how-to" guide on having the best marriage, but rather, a walk alongside you and your spouse, sharing the realities of suffering and the effects it can have on a marriage.

Marriage…this word holds so many definitions and various truths for people. Many people may equate marriage with happiness, the end goal, the worst thing you can do to yourself, or the best thing that can happen in life. Whatever your definition, marriage is, first and foremost, a commitment. In I Do. I Don't. I Don't Know., we tackle the importance of having a firm foundation in God's word so that you can be equipped and prepared to handle the not so appealing side of marriage.

In this book, Kwame breaks down for you what Christian dating is all about from the biblical perspective. He also provides a guide to safe and sound Christian dating that allows you to please God while navigating the intricacies of modern courtship.

In this deeply personal and encouraging book, best-selling author and beloved pastor Fr. Joe Kempf takes an honest look at the complexities of forgiveness. With his signature heart and humor, Fr. Joe encourages us not to be too glib about forgiveness, even as he gently reminds us that, ultimately, “Forgiveness is not optional for those who want a joy-filled, meaningful life.”

We use words like "honor", "loyalty", and "tradition" to talk about our families. But behind closed doors, if you listen closely enough, you can hear the muffled sounds of suffering. If you are one of those people, take heart in knowing you are not alone. The good news is that you have a choice. You can decide to do things differently, even if it means being the first in your family to do so. Join Felicia Harris and unburden yourself of the weight of family ideals, influences, and imperfections by choosing to believe that what you've always known is not all there is.

Worth the Wait, formerly known as X’s and O’s on Layaway, is an unusual story of courtship and love. It tells how Luke and Jamie Knickerbocker came to realize the value of waiting to engage in a physical relationship until their wedding day. In a day where little virtue is reserved for marriage, they share a rare gift of purity and commitment from the very start. They discovered that true love begins with knowing Christ. A foundation is then laid for a meaningful relationship.

Sixty percent of second marriages fail, but yours can be among the ones that succeed. Relationship experts Les and Leslie Parrott show how you can beat the odds with flying colors and build a future together that is everything marriage can and ought to be. More than a million couples have used the award-winning Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts to prepare for life-long love. And now, with Saving Your Second Marriage Before It Starts, Les and Leslie have added material for couples where one or both individuals are entering marriage for the second time.

No one wakes up and decides, “I’m planning to ruin my marriage, neglect my kids, and cause mistrust in my family.” Yet our personal pursuits and busyness can lead us there. In this book, marriage and leadership coaches Dr. Josh and Christi Straub show how seven core decisions can help us put what’s most important center stage in our lives. Famous at Home is Josh and Christi’s realistic, grace-filled look at the struggles families face in a culture that competes for their time, attention, and identity.

Created by relationship experts Les and Leslie Parrott, Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts has become the gold standard for helping engaged and newlywed couples build a solid foundation for lifelong love. In this audio course, you will crack the code for joining your personality strengths; learn to speak each other’s language fluently; find secrets for a lifetime of deep passion and fantastic sex. This comprehensive marriage program is designed specifically for today’s couples by a couple.

Yes, lovemaking does change after 40, but it is still the most thrilling experience two married people of the opposite sex can experience on this earth! In this practical guidebook, Tim and Beverly LaHaye cover a broad spectrum of key topics and show married couples how to experience a more satisfying and joy-filled sex life long after age 40. Act of Marriage After 40 provides a better understanding of menopause and the dangers of breast and prostate cancer. You'll also learn about sexual desire and dysfunction, and understand the risk and temptation of extramarital affairs.