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In this newly revised and abridged version of John Trent and Gary Smalley''s bestseller The Blessing--more than one million copies sold--learn how the biblical gift of The Blessing is key to your self-worth and emotional well-being. People of every age long for the gift of The Blessing--the unconditional love and approval that comes from healthy relationships with your family and with the world around you.This life-changing gift is essential for instilling a deep sense of worthiness and unshakable emotional well-being. In The Power of the Blessing, you''ll learn about these five keys to improving your relationships: Meaningful, encouraging touch A confirming spoken message Attaching high value Picturing a special future An active commitment Offering solid, practical advice and a fresh perspective on making this gift a bigger part of your family, The Power of the Blessing&nb

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The Power of Commitment What is commitment and what's so scary about it? How can we better understand and appreciate the value of commitment and make it last--for a lifetime? In his new book, Scott Stanley, best-selling marriage expert, reveals that the secret ingredient for finding lasting love is understanding commitment. Too often, men and women find themselves in half-committed, Maybe I Do, relationships that lead to frustration, sadness, and, in many cases, divorce. But it doesn't have to be this way. Scott Stanley offers a five-step plan--based on his groundbreaking marital research and uniquely spiritual approach--for understanding commitment, including learning to handle the pressures of everyday life, moving through the pain of unfulfilled dreams and hopes, overcoming attraction to others that might endanger a marriage, transforming your thinking from "me versus you" to "we" and "us," and capturing the beauty and mystery of lifelong devotion, loyalty, teamwork, and building a lasting vision for the future. "Nobody is more qualified to write this book than Dr. Scott Stanley." --Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, Seattle Pacific University; authors, Love Talk "This book should be mandatory reading for dating, engaged, newlywed, and not-so-newlywed couples. Bravo!" --Michele Weiner-Davis, author, Divorce Busting and The Divorce Remedy

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