The Marriage Builder
The Marriage Builder

Author: Larry Crabb

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 2013-05-07

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 0310337046

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Bestselling author Larry Crabb cuts to the heart of the biblical view of marriage: the "one-flesh" relationship. He argues convincingly that the deepest needs of human personality--security and significance--ultimately cannot be satisfied by a marriage partner. We need to turn to the Lord, rather than our spouse, to satisfy our needs. This frees both partners for "soul oneness," a commitment to minister to our spouse's needs rather than manipulating them to meet our own needs. With "soul oneness" comes renewed "body oneness," where couples enjoy sexual pleasure as an expression and outgrowth of a personal relationship. The Marriage Builder also identifies three building blocks essential to constructing marriage: the grace of God, true marriage commitment, and acceptance of one's mate. Discussion questions are included to aid couples who want to dig into it and apply the principles to their own lives and marriages. The Marriage Builder is for anyone who longs to transform marriage from trial to triumph.

Love's Sacrifice
Love's Sacrifice

Author: John Ford

Publisher: Manchester University Press

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 358

ISBN-13: 9780719015571

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A. T. Moore's thorough commentary on "Love's Sacrifice" is designed to be of use to all kinds of readers, from students of Early Modern drama to specialists in the field. The notes provide full explanations of obscure words and phrases, and offer analyzes of many aspects of staging and interpretation. The text for this edition is based on a fresh study of the quarto of 1633, the only authoritative early text. In his introduction to the play, Moore reappraises the evidence for the play's date of composition. He also looks at the circumstances of the play's genesis, presenting detailed discussions of both the theater where "Love's Sacrifice" was first performed and the acting company for which it was written. Arguing that Ford's adaptation of his source materials is the key to interpreting this remarkably allusive play, Moore provides a wealth of new information about Ford's sources.The introduction also includes a survey of critical responses, an overview of the play, stage history, and a bibliography of relevant secondary material. This new volume in the "Revels Plays" series is the most detailed and comprehensive edition of "Love's Sacrifice" ever published - and the first modern-spelling edition of Ford's tragedy in more than a century. The play's textual history is discussed in an appendix. A second appendix examines possible links between "Love's Sacrifice" and the real-life story of the murdered Italian prince and musician Carlo Gesualdo.

In the Cards
In the Cards

Author: Jamie Beck

Publisher: Montlake Romance

Published: 2014-12-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781477825693

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Fleeing her betraying fiance, Lindsey rents a home next door to the distant Levi, a man who humiliated her years ago, but when Levi has a motorcycle accident, he needs her help recovering his body--and his heart.

The Good Dad
The Good Dad

Author: Jim Daly

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 2014-04-22

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 0310331811

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It’s never too late to be a better father Jim Daly, president and CEO of Focus on the Family, is an expert in fatherhood—in part because his own "fathers" failed him so badly. His biological dad was an alcoholic. His stepfather deserted him. His foster father accused Jim of trying to kill him. All were out of Jim's life by the time he turned 13. Isn’t it odd—and reminiscent of the hand of God—that the director of the leading organization on family turned out to be a guy whose own background as a kid and son were pretty messed up? Or could it be that successful parenting is discovered not in the perfect, peaceful household but in the midst of battles and messy situations, where God must constantly be called to the scene? That is the mystery unraveled in this book. Using his own expertise, humor, and inexhaustible wealth of stories, Jim will show you that God can make you a good dad, a great dad, in spite of the way you’ve grown up and in spite of the mistakes you’ve made. Maybe even because of them. It’s not about becoming a perfect father. It’s about trying to become a better father, each and every day. It's about building relationships with your children through love, grace, patience, and fun—and helping them grow into the men and women they’re meant to be.

Love and Sacrifice : Understanding the True Cost of Relationships
Love and Sacrifice : Understanding the True Cost of Relationships

Author: Dr. Jerry Yonga

Publisher: Dr. Jerry Yonga

Published: 2023-03-24

Total Pages: 167

ISBN-13:

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In today's world, it's easy to get caught up in the pursuit of happiness and instant gratification, especially when it comes to relationships. However, true love and commitment often require sacrifice and selflessness, which can be challenging in a culture that values individualism and personal freedom above all else. This book, Love and Sacrifice, explores the true cost of relationships and the importance of sacrificial love. Through personal stories, reflections, and insights from experts, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the sacrifices that love demands and the rewards that come from living a life of selfless love. Whether you're single, in a relationship, or married, this book offers valuable lessons and practical advice for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of love, sacrifice, and commitment. So take a journey with us as we explore the true cost of relationships and discover the beauty and power of sacrificial love. #LoveAndSacrificeBook #TrueCostOfRelationships #SacrificialLove #CommitmentMatters #RelationshipGoals #LoveWins #SelflessnessIsKey #PersonalGrowthThroughLove #ValuingOthers #TogetherWeCan Relationships Love Sacrifice Commitment Selflessness Personal Growth Empathy Understanding Communication Trust Partnership Community Healthy Relationships Relationship Goals Intimacy Emotional Intelligence Spiritual Growth Values Mutual Respect Compassion. Regenerate response

A Toast to Love and Sacrifice
A Toast to Love and Sacrifice

Author: Andrea Rachiele

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2008-11-14

Total Pages: 596

ISBN-13: 9781418435424

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The book comprises three tales written in "classical" verse (i.e., strict rhythms and rhyme.) Although in the form of fairy tales and fables, they deal with important social and historic issues. "A Tale of Dancing Chair" decries racial discrimination and expounds the idea that, regardless of outside help, success comes to those who don't shy away from hard work, are willing and able to use creative potential to the fullest, and stand up to bigotry, injustice, and unfair judgement. "A Tale of Captive Puffins . . ." reflects upon events in the history of Russian/Soviet Jewry in the twentieth Century. To recognize historic prototypes of the fable's characters, one should read up on history of Tsarist Russia and Soviet Union, Weimar and Nazi Germany. However, it is not a prerequisite: the Tale is intended to trigger reader's interest in those chapters of history. "A Tale of Boy Nightingale . . . " is intended to make dents in prejudices against unconventional" (gay and lesbian) families. It proclaims love, respect, and loyalty as traits identifying and holding together families, asserts that friendship between children from different families is greatest hope and strongest weapon in the struggle against prejudices still prevalent in society.

Silence and Sacrifice
Silence and Sacrifice

Author: Merav Shohet

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2021-04-20

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 0520976703

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How do families remain close when turbulent forces threaten to tear them apart? In this groundbreaking book based on more than a decade of research set in Vietnam, Merav Shohet explores what happens across generations to families that survive imperialism, war, and massive political and economic upheaval. Placing personal sacrifice at the center of her story, Shohet recounts vivid experiences of conflict, love, and loss. In doing so, her work challenges the idea that sacrifice is merely a blood-filled religious ritual or patriotic act. Today, domestic sacrifices—made largely by women—precariously knot family members together by silencing suffering and naturalizing cross-cutting gender, age, class, and political hierarchies. In rethinking ordinary ethics, this intimate ethnography reveals how quotidian acts of sacrifice help family members forge a sense of continuity in the face of trauma and decades of dramatic change.