The Family You've Always Wanted Five Ways You Can Make It Happen

by Chapman, Gary D.

• ISBN13: 9780802472984
• ISBN10: 0802472982
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-09-01
• Publisher: Northfield Publishing

Summary

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. This book is not just to be read, but experienced. Chapman details five timeless characteristics that create a healthy family environment: In Dr. Chapmanrs"s own words, "What happens to your family does make a difference not only to you and your children, but to the thousands of young observers who are in search of a functional family."

Author Biography

Gary Chapman is the author of the New York Times bestselling The Five Love languages. With over 30 years of counseling experience, he has the uncanny ability to hold a mirror up to human behavior, showing readers not just where they go wrong, but also how to grow and move forward. Dr. Chapman is the host of the weekly one-hour radio program, Building Relationships, and has been featured at the Pentagon and United Nations. He is a prolific conference speaker and makes his home with his wife in North Carolina.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. 9
Introduction	p. 11
Prologue: An Outsider in the Family	p. 15
Families Who Serve
From Pain to Pleasure: A Personal Journey	p. 21
How Families Serve	p. 27
Husbands and Wives Who Relate Intimately
Our Longing for Closeness	p. 39
Five Steps to Intimacy	p. 49
Parents Who Guide
Talking, Doing, Loving	p. 65
The Challenge of Creative Teaching	p. 75
The Challenge of Consistent Training	p. 91
Children Who Obey and Honor Parents
Why Obedience Matters	p. 107
The Gift of Honor	p. 123
Husbands Who Love and Lead
The Meaning of "Leading"	p. 131
What Fathers Do for Their Families	p. 145
For Wives Only: The Fine Art of Encouraging	p. 157
Epilogue	p. 171
A Word from Shelley and Derek	p. 175
Personal Assessments: Your Turn	p. 179
Notes	p. 251
Resources	p. 253
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