Five Signs of a Loving Family

by Chapman, Gary D.; Chapman, Derek

• ISBN13: 9781881273929
• ISBN10: 188127392X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-07-01
• Publisher: Northfield Pub

Summary

We've all heard about dysfunctional families. Their struggles are the topic of TV shows, best-selling books, and popular magazines. Everyday something else that parents or children do is labeled 'dysfunctional.' Are the world's problems destined to become our own? How can we make sure we are part of the solution - not the problem? According to respected marriage counselor Gary Chapman, we can still make the dream of loving families come true. Just as bankers study authentic bills if they want to spot counterfeits, we can learn how to make our own families 'work' by studying successful ones. In Five Signs of a Loving Family, Dr. Chapman suggest that service, love, leadership, teaching and obedience are the hallmarks of lasting families. And he prescribes practical ways to help every family member nurture these traits. His words are powerful encouragement for parents and children alike. (Formerly titled Five Signs of a Functional Family.)

Author Biography

GARY CHAPMAN, PhD, is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling The 5 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 holds BA and MA degrees in anthropology from Wheaton College and Wake Forest University, respectively, MRE and PhD degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and has completed postgraduate work at the University of North Carolina and Duke University. For more information visit his website at www.5lovelanguages.com.

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS<BR><BR>1. An Outsider in the Family<P><B><BR>Characteristic Number One: <I>An Attitude of Service</I></B><P>2. From Pain to Pleasure: A Personal Journey<BR><BR>3. Service: The Hallmark of Greatness<BR><BR>4. Developing an Attitude of Service<P><BR><B>Characteristic Number Two: <I>Intimacy Between Husband and Wife</I></B><P>5. The Importance of Intimacy<BR><BR>6. Understanding Marital Intimacy<BR><BR>7. Developing Intimacy in Your Marriage<P><BR><B>Characteristic Number Three: <I>Parents Who Teach and Train</I></B><P>8. Keeping Both Wheels on the Chariot<BR><BR>9. The Oil of Love<BR><BR>10. The Challenge of Creative Teaching<BR><BR>11. The Challenge of Consistent Training<BR><BR>12. Developing Your Teaching and Training Skills<P><BR><B>Characteristic Number Four: <I>Children Who Obey and Honor Parents</I></B><P>13. Obedience Is Not a Negative Word<BR><BR>14. Teaching Your Children to Honor Others<BR><BR>15. The Gift of Honor<P><BR><B>Characteristic Number Five: <I>Husbands Who Are Loving Leaders</I></B><P>16. The Husband as a Loving Leader<BR><BR>17. The Father as a Loving Leader<BR><BR>18. Evaluating Your Leadership Skills<BR><BR>19. For Husbands Only: Growth Assignments for the Loving Father<BR><BR>20. For Wives Only: The Fine Art of Encouraging<BR></P>