Gary Chapman
Many feel bombarded by images and experiences of broken families. This is not how God intended families to be! So often we examine the traits of unhealthy families, but Gary Chapman paints a biblical portrait of what a loving, stable family looks like. Chapman details five timeless characteristics that create a healthy family environment.
Remember when you were first married? Your spouse did or said something constantly that you thought was endearing. Now, that same habit has turned into a major irritation, and a barrier to your relationship. "The Chapman Guide to Negotiating Change With Your Spouse" provides a simple three-step process to negotiating change without resolving to manipulation or arguing.
Lets make love. Lets have sex. Is there a difference? You bet there is! While sex is the joining of two bodies, love is the joining of two souls. Sex without love will never be ultimately satisfying, but sex that grows out of love will take a marriage to a whole new level of satisfaction. In his trademark simple, straightforward style, Dr. Gary Chapman explores the Judeo-Christian teachings on love and sex and teaches couples that if they desire
...He sends you flowers when what you really want is time to talk. She gives you a hug when what you really need is a home-cooked meal. The problem isn’t love―it’s your love language. The Love Languages Devotional by Gary Chapman (author of the New York Times bestseller The 5 Love Languages) is the Christian couple’s daily guide on how to express heartfelt love to your...
A relative makes a tactless comment about your child's weight. The guy behind you on the expressway follows too closely. Your wife lets the gas tank go down to empty . . . again. Life is full of frustrations—some big, some little. And while you might not be ready to blow, it's easy to grow bitter and angry in the wake of disappointment, hurt, rejection, and embarrassment. Anger is a reality of life. But it doesn't have to control your life.
...You may not feel like reconciling. You may not see hope for a reunion. But the biblical ideal for a separated couple is reconciliation. So how do you do it? When doors slam and angry words fly, when things just aren't working out, and even when your spouse is interested in someone else, there is hope. The Word of God is active and powerful. It offers the salve needed to heal lives, and that salve can heal marriages, too. Hope for the Separated
...From america's favorite marriage expert: "Could it be that what we have called 'love' is not love at all? Could it be that for most couples, love comes after the wedding...?" —Gary Chapman in The Marriage You've Always Wanted. But how does love grow? Respected marriage counselor Gary Chapman, author of the New York Times best-seller The Five Love Languages, looks at the key issues that will help you build the marriage
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"I said I was sorry!" Real life involves real people who make real mistakes. Sometimes saying "I'm sorry" just isn't enough. The need for apologies impacts all human relationships. The good news is that you can learn the art of apology. Through their research and interaction with hundreds of individuals, counselor Dr. Jennifer Thomas and Dr. Gary Chapman, author of the revolutionary The Five Love Languages, have discovered five fundamental
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