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Many singles who desire to get married often face the challenge of finding/choosing the right person God has for them. Unfortunately, neither the society nor the Church gives enough guidance and insight on navigating through this. Other common challenges include loneliness, boredom, self-control of sexual instincts, pressures and expectations of parents and others, fear of not ever getting married, disappointments, and frustrations from previous relationships, to mention a few. 

You sit there bewildered. Across the kitchen table, your young’un has just declared “I am queer non-binary” or “this body is not who I am.” This is throwing you for a loop. Once again, you feel out of your league in this whole parenting thing. Or, perhaps a friend has confessed to your teen that he or she is trans. Your child is asking you how to respond. You are at a loss. Or, an uncle has begun estrogen treatments and is asking your family to use a new name for him.

Each of us has a story and has experienced hurt in some area of our lives. Whether in childhood, adolescence or adulthood, we all have experienced pain and disappointment. If not dealt with, these wounds begin to impact our everyday life at a crippling rate. We live bound by fear, insecurities, anger and jealousy; often chalking it up as “normal.” Yet, in reality, we are being held captive by what others have done to us. We desire freedom from our pasts and our pain yet struggle with how to attain it; we wonder if it is even possible.

If you think her only options are parenting and abortion, this book is for you. American adoption is nothing like it used to be. Those forced, secret adoptions hurt women and their children. Thankfully, adoption in the US has changed dramatically. If you never thought about suggesting adoption, (and never thought you would!), this book is for you.

Barb Winters addresses the heavy loads of anxiety, worry, and depression among young people. She offers practical advice for presenting healthier options. Today's youth are eager, passionate, and impressionable. They look to parents, grandparents, youth leaders, and other trusted adults for direction. Sexpectations will help equip you to make a difference and be part of the solution.

Have you ever been in a relationship and felt as if you were SINGLE? Simply because the man is not fulfilling your mental, physical, spiritual or emotional need? If so, this book is for you. Why settle for less when you're worth so much more!

Hot-button issues dominating our culture can make speaking out feel taboo. Hiding from hard conversations won’t work. We need to know what God actually says about these issues, and by looking to Scripture, we can find the answers. In Taboo, author Mike Novotny covers deeply personal, vulnerable, and emotional topics, handling them with grace and respect. It’s the ultimate resource for Christians looking to create change and deal with struggles in their own lives.

In Deep Calling to Deep, Dr. William Lero sets the stage for you to partner with the Holy Spirit on an inner healing journey to the depths of your heart and soul. The only way to go deep, to get totally real with God and with yourself, is to be brave. With gentleness, Lero leads the way by guiding you into the “caves” in your heart where you’ve been hiding … caves of shame, fear, offense at God, doubt, and unforgiveness, among others. Living in these caves has kept you from trusting God fully, loving him freely, and just weighed you down in life.

When people are “in love,” they believe they have all the answers. They may think they don’t need to listen to anyone or look at what God’s word says about the institution of marriage. We have all heard about the discouraging trends in marriage and divorce, but it seems we don’t take time to assess the root problems or seek solutions. Society tells us we must have “happiness” at all costs, and the “if it feels good, do it” mentality is ingrained in our moral conduct. But God shows us a different way in His word.

Offering a redemptive, practical path to sexual wholeness, physician and minister Dr. Carol Tanksley shows how to understand both the good and not-so-good parts of your sexual story. Drawing from real-life stories, biblical truth, and contemporary research, Dr. Carol empowers you to reinterpret your sexual story with honesty and compassion; find freedom from shame, compulsive behaviors, past harm, and hiding; redefine the way you look at God, sex, love, and relationships; and orient your sexuality as God intended and embrace what he has for your future.

From the heart of Henri Nouwen comes wisdom for the caregiver about the transformational power of relationship in the unique bond between caregiver and care receiver. Interlacing stories from his own life and the lives of friends, Nouwen communicates warmth and compassion as he shares insights on what it means to be a caregiver and to be cared for.

Nurse practitioner Cesca Ampah has a strict no men, no relationships, no marriage policy. That is why she moved 500 miles away from home to a new city. She is focused on building her career and putting her life back on track. She needs life to get back to the way it was before her high school sweetheart ended their long engagement and broke her heart. The last thing she wants is romance! Dr. Zadok Cho is a handsome surgeon and a hopeless romantic. He's also Cesca's new co-worker and he’s convinced Cesca is the woman he's been looking for.

In the friendly town of Sweet Water, North Dakota, Ellen and Travis's friendship flourished, firmly rooted in shared laughter and dreams. As Travis returned to Sweet View Ranch, his purchase of Ellen at auction seemed to shatter the boundaries they had once embraced. Stirred by newfound emotions, Ellen grappled with conflicting feelings when Travis asked her to assist him in finding a wife.

In today's relationships, where norms and personal desires often take the lead, there's a different path—one grounded in the powerful influence of God's guidance. This shift from the usual focuses on more than typical relationship milestones like marriage and parenthood. It emphasizes weaving God into every part of the relationship.

Throughout the Bible, God has worked through ordinary people and things to accomplish His plans. His tactics haven't changed, and we can see the results in the lives of Jim and Linda Meyer. Walk with them and witness how God still answers these questions the same way He answered the people in Biblical times. While they are the two main characters in this book, they aren't the star of this story– God is.

Pastor Carlos fearlessly tackles the issues that erode relationships including pornography, infidelity, poor communication, and dishonesty and shows you how to apply the scripture to support the journey toward healing within yourself. You’ll learn how to identify and understand your own purpose, how to function as a complete and healthy individual during singleness, and how to enter marriage whole and complete so that your marriage grows in an environment best suited for success.

Not all wolves wear sheep's clothing. Some wear shepherd's clothing. Christians often assume that fellow believers are automatically trustworthy, safe, and well-intentioned. Unfortunately, that assumption can leave them vulnerable to manipulation, control, gaslighting, and emotional abuse. In this audiobook, Brian Howard exposes how narcissistic individuals can hide behind a Christian identity. Whether the narcissist is a pastor, spouse, friend, or co-worker, this audiobook helps you identify red flags, establish healthy boundaries, and avoid becoming trapped in destructive relationships.

Are you looking to become the best Christian husband you can be? Do you want to strengthen and improve your marriage? Look no further than "The Christian Husband's Journey: Growing in Grace and Knowledge." This comprehensive workbook is designed to help Christian husbands understand and fulfill their roles in a Christ-centered marriage.

According to attachment theory, we tend to experience love in predictable ways—based on our style and that of our partner. The good news is, whatever relationship style you have naturally, you're not stuck with it! Using the strategies found in this book, you can identify your relationship style (and your partner's); understand the strengths and challenges of that style; overcome feelings of rejection and failed relationships; recognize the patterns and behaviors that are affecting your relationships; and develop better ways to express and receive love.

Grieving is part of every blended family. Sabrina and her new husband were both widowed when their families blended, so grieving was expected. They recognized the losses suffered in their families would take time to heal. What they have since learned is that every blended family experiences...