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"Is it unloving or selfish to set a boundary? Are Christians ever called to walk away from a relationship that’s no longer safe or sustainable? Lysa TerKeurst deeply understands these hard questions in the midst of relational struggles. But after thousands of hours of counseling intensives and extensive theological research that transformed the way she defined healthy relationships, Lysa is now more committed than ever to loving people well without...

Discusses how to choose more positive relationships, including identifying people who help build character, recognizing the traits of untrustworthy people, and modifying the traits within a person that may risk their relationships.

If you've ever wondered: Can I set limits and still be a loving person? How do I answer someone who wants my time, love, energy, or money? Why do I feel guilty when I consider setting boundaries? Unpacking the 10 laws of boundaries, Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend give you biblically based answers to these and other tough questions, and show you how to set healthy boundaries with your spouse, children, friends, coworkers, and even with yourself....

Everyone craves approval, but there is a difference between being someone other people like and being defined by what others think. When our people pleasing becomes an addiction, it's time to take a closer look at who we are trying to please and why. "Like Me or Not" offers sound, biblical strategies to overcome approval addiction. Inviting us on her own recovery journey, Dawn Owens provides thoughtful and practical tools we can use as we navigate...

We all know toxic people who seem determined to frustrate our life's calling. While you're seeking God's kingdom, they're seeking to distract your focus and delay your work. Yet it's only once we learn to say no to bad patterns that we are set free to say yes to the good God has planned for us. Thomas shares biblical principles for dealing with the toxic people in our lives, allowing us to set healthy boundaries and focus on our God-given purpose....

"...When life hurts hard, we often feel pressure - from others and ourselves - to keep it together, suck it up, or pray it away. But Scripture reveals a God who meets us where we are, not where we pretend to be... No More Faking Fine is your permission to lament - to give voice to the hurt, frustration, and disappointment you've kept inside and silenced for too long. Drawing from deep reserves of biblical study and hard-won insight, Esther reveals...

Amanda Anderson provides the wise and witty answers, giving practical advice and sharing personal stories to guide us toward the kinds of friendships we long for. Blending faith-based insights and psychological truths, All My Friends Have Issues is a liberating guide to finding and becoming an authentic and encouraging friend.

"Do you know the truths about marriage? Or the lies? Nine lies about marriage are rampant in our culture and the church. Lies like "all you need is love" are destroying marriages. But the corresponding truths can make any marriage great for both spouses and even save the most-troubled relationships. In this book, marriage experts Greg Smalley and Bob Paul identify the lies, explain how they work to destroy marriages, and reveal the truths that can...

"Further Along the Road Less Traveled takes the lectures of Dr. Peck and presents his profound insights into the issues that confront and challenge all of us today: spirituality, forgiveness, relationships, and growing up. In this aid for living less simplistically, you will learn not to look for the easy answers but to think multidimensionally. You will learn to reach for the "ultimate step," which brings you face to face with your personal spirituality....