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Words of Wellness: Poetry to Bless the Broken-Hearted Believer expresses "thinking of you" to those who need to know they are not alone during a time of brokenness. It conveys what a store-bought card can't convey to those who are grieving over loss and broken dreams. When a dream has been deferred, what can result? A broken heart. The good news is that God can write a new story for our lives! Broken hearts can and do heal, but we must learn to be flexible and enter into the flow of God's dance as He leads us through the healing process.

For 20 years, God has been leading, guiding, and preparing author Mari D. Martin to walk alongside her husband, Chris, through a throat cancer diagnosis, the treatment of that cancer, the recovery from the side effects of the treatments, and then through rehabilitation to return to what will be his new normal.

The bottom line is Jesus Christ! With him we can do it, without him…well, the truth is some still can, but it’s extremely hard. Honestly, it’s sometimes hard even with the Lord on your side, but with him, we gain the ability and strength to cope with things in the spirit realm that simply cannot be tackled in the natural realm.

Christians are increasingly seen as outdated, restrictive, and judgmental when it comes to sex before marriage, cohabitation, homosexuality, gender identity, and transgender rights. In fact, for many people, this issue is one of the biggest barriers for them considering Christianity. Sam Allberry sets out God's good design for the expression of human sexuality, showing that God himself is love and that only he can satisfy our deepest desires. Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With? is a great reminder of the Bible's positive blueprint for love, sex, and marriage.

Working through the book of Job, Sarah Walton (author of Hope When It Hurts) and her husband Jeff reflect on their own experiences in a marriage that has faced chronic illness, baggage from the past, a child with neurological challenges, and financial difficulties—and show how to cling to Christ and each other. This is not a "how-to" guide on having the best marriage, but rather, a walk alongside you and your spouse, sharing the realities of suffering and the effects it can have on a marriage.

Marriage…this word holds so many definitions and various truths for people. Many people may equate marriage with happiness, the end goal, the worst thing you can do to yourself, or the best thing that can happen in life. Whatever your definition, marriage is, first and foremost, a commitment. In I Do. I Don't. I Don't Know., we tackle the importance of having a firm foundation in God's word so that you can be equipped and prepared to handle the not so appealing side of marriage.

In this book, Kwame breaks down for you what Christian dating is all about from the biblical perspective. He also provides a guide to safe and sound Christian dating that allows you to please God while navigating the intricacies of modern courtship.

In this deeply personal and encouraging book, best-selling author and beloved pastor Fr. Joe Kempf takes an honest look at the complexities of forgiveness. With his signature heart and humor, Fr. Joe encourages us not to be too glib about forgiveness, even as he gently reminds us that, ultimately, “Forgiveness is not optional for those who want a joy-filled, meaningful life.”

We use words like "honor", "loyalty", and "tradition" to talk about our families. But behind closed doors, if you listen closely enough, you can hear the muffled sounds of suffering. If you are one of those people, take heart in knowing you are not alone. The good news is that you have a choice. You can decide to do things differently, even if it means being the first in your family to do so. Join Felicia Harris and unburden yourself of the weight of family ideals, influences, and imperfections by choosing to believe that what you've always known is not all there is.

Worth the Wait, formerly known as X’s and O’s on Layaway, is an unusual story of courtship and love. It tells how Luke and Jamie Knickerbocker came to realize the value of waiting to engage in a physical relationship until their wedding day. In a day where little virtue is reserved for marriage, they share a rare gift of purity and commitment from the very start. They discovered that true love begins with knowing Christ. A foundation is then laid for a meaningful relationship.

Sixty percent of second marriages fail, but yours can be among the ones that succeed. Relationship experts Les and Leslie Parrott show how you can beat the odds with flying colors and build a future together that is everything marriage can and ought to be. More than a million couples have used the award-winning Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts to prepare for life-long love. And now, with Saving Your Second Marriage Before It Starts, Les and Leslie have added material for couples where one or both individuals are entering marriage for the second time.

No one wakes up and decides, “I’m planning to ruin my marriage, neglect my kids, and cause mistrust in my family.” Yet our personal pursuits and busyness can lead us there. In this book, marriage and leadership coaches Dr. Josh and Christi Straub show how seven core decisions can help us put what’s most important center stage in our lives. Famous at Home is Josh and Christi’s realistic, grace-filled look at the struggles families face in a culture that competes for their time, attention, and identity.

Created by relationship experts Les and Leslie Parrott, Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts has become the gold standard for helping engaged and newlywed couples build a solid foundation for lifelong love. In this audio course, you will crack the code for joining your personality strengths; learn to speak each other’s language fluently; find secrets for a lifetime of deep passion and fantastic sex. This comprehensive marriage program is designed specifically for today’s couples by a couple.

Yes, lovemaking does change after 40, but it is still the most thrilling experience two married people of the opposite sex can experience on this earth! In this practical guidebook, Tim and Beverly LaHaye cover a broad spectrum of key topics and show married couples how to experience a more satisfying and joy-filled sex life long after age 40. Act of Marriage After 40 provides a better understanding of menopause and the dangers of breast and prostate cancer. You'll also learn about sexual desire and dysfunction, and understand the risk and temptation of extramarital affairs.

Do you want harmony in your life with minimal drama? Would you like to take comfort in the guidance of the word of God? Do you want to achieve balance and maintain healthy relationships? Boundaries are such an essential part of having healthy relationships with those around you and staying in control of your life. They reduce disagreements and establish internal harmony within yourself and your relationships. Be guided by this book that uses the word of God to help you understand how to set effective boundaries over several aspects of your life.

Want to clear out the noise and fuzz regarding Christian dating? Want to ensure finding the right one? Want to put God first before anything else? Christian dating has become so weird in the last couple of years, totally understandable. The world is getting worse, and finding the right partner seems like an impossible mission. There are so many misconceptions, rules, and lies that have made dating difficult for Christians when it shouldn't be hard at all.

What do you do when someone you love leaves? And how do you pursue someone who has hurt you, who has sinned against you? In Letting Go, pastors Dave Harvey and Paul Gilbert share stories of pain and stories of hope as they reveal how to care for the prodigal who has strayed. Whether you are dealing with an unfaithful marriage partner, a rebellious child, or a wayward friend, the counsel they offer will help you to pursue a gospel-rooted approach, grounded in truth and practiced in the midst of Christian community.

Godly Dating 101 will empower believers to rise out of confusion, toxic environments, or sin and to follow Jesus passionately to build God-honoring relationships and experience a more abundant life. Tovares and Safa Grey will help listeners focus on and live by biblical standards, not society’s expectations.

In this five-session audio Bible study, New York Times best-selling author and pastor Craig Groeschel gives you five commitments to make in order to fail-proof your marriage. You know the stats, and they are horrifying. 50 percent of marriages don’t make it. What other area of your life are you satisfied with 50 percent odds against you?

As the founder and president of Life Partners, a renowned discipleship ministry, bestselling author Ken Nair has discipled more than five hundred men in how to become more Christlike husbands—all of whom have experienced renewal and restoration in their relationships. Now, he's here to help you do the same. Drawing from stories from his own marriage, as well as the journeys of countless husbands whose marriages were dissolving, Nair reveals major roadblocks in life and in marriage.