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The Relationally Intelligent Child: Five Keys to Helping Your Kids Connect Well with Others
by John Trent, PhD Dewey Wilson, PhDGet the guidance you need to help your child—and help yourself!—experience full, lasting relationships.Most parents today understand brokenness and loneliness when it comes to relationships. Then comes the need to teach relationship skills to their children! Having experienced isolation and loneliness on their own, parents can be terribly aware of how much their own children need and long for relationships.The Relationally-Intelligent Child teaches parents the crucial insights of a must grasp concept: relational intelligence. This tool for growth and connection will not only change a child&’s life, but also a parent&’s own relationships. You&’ll discover five key elements that can engage and equip your child with skills for being relationally intelligent with family, friends, and others. This book also includes a special online version of the Connect Assessment® to help parents understand their children&’s relational strengths. You&’ll find a hands-on application plan, as well as links to powerful podcasts, videos, and resources. Your child was created for connection and designed for loving relationships. Get the help you need to guide them to develop the skills they need to do so.
Relations
by Jane MillerIn this remarkable book, Jane Miller writes about the experience of being a daughter and a sister, about the intensities of family life and the illuminations that come from the last days of parents. Relations describes a record-keeping kinship and offers portraits of her parents' long marriage, its mysteries and incompatibilities, of her grandfather, the scientist Redcliffe Salaman, and of her great-aunt Clara Collet, one of the first women civil servants. It is a story in which Karl Marx and George Gissing have parts to play.Here are the tensions of belonging and yet not belonging to an English middle-class at once hospitable to difference and internally divided. More than two hundred years of English history are present in these portraits, which show the dawning emancipation of women and the effects of empire on family life. It is the story of an evolution, of a move out of trade towards public service and the professions, and towards the dramas and family romance of recent times.
Relations and Roles in China's Internationalism: Rediscovering Confucianism in a Pluriversal World (SUNY series, James N. Rosenau series in Global Politics)
by Chih-yu ShihPluriversalism within International Relations and the literature on Chinese international relations each embrace ideas of relation and difference. While they similarly strive for recognition by Western academics, they do not seriously engage with each other. To the extent that either succeeds in winning recognition, it ironically reproduces Western centrism and the binary of the Western versus the non-Western. In Relations and Roles in China's Internationalism, author Chih-yu Shih demonstrates, through a critical translation exercise, that Confucian themes enable both the critique and realignment of liberal thought, allowing all of us, including the members of Confucianism and the neo-liberal order, to understand how we adapt to and coexist with each another. In the end, Confucianism not only informs the pluriversal necessity that all are bound to be related but also de-nationalizes China's internationalism.
Relationship Goals: How to Win at Dating, Marriage, and Sex
by Michael Todd#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A candid, inspiring guide to finding lasting love and sustaining a healthy relationship by getting real about your goals—based on the viral, multi-million-view sermon series about dating, marriage, and sex&“No matter where you are and no matter what stage of life you are in, Relationship Goals will be a game changer.&”—Levi LuskoNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY COSMOPOLITANYou scroll through photo after photo of happy couples and think, I want a relationship like that! The thing is, those intimate relationships are a mirage—the closer you get to them, the more you realize they aren&’t real at all. So what does a real relationship look like? And how do you get there?In Relationship Goals, Pastor Michael Todd digs deep to give you good news and real-life ideas for making the most of your most important relationships. Take a look at• what it means to choose intentional dating over recreational dating• how to move on from mistakes you&’ve made in the past • why love gets stronger after marriage• what the Bible has to say about sex (hot take: it&’s more sizzling than you think)• why the best friendships have God at the centerWhether you are married, single, or it&’s complicated, aiming for the right targets will make all the difference in finding true satisfaction. As it turns out, God&’s got the best relationship goals of all for your life. Why settle for less?
Relationship Goals Challenge: Thirty Days from Good to Great
by Michael ToddBased on the #1 New York Times bestseller Relationship Goals and the author&’s wildly popular sermon series, this 30-day challenge helps you take your relationship from good to great!Feeling tired of romantic relationships with no purpose—or looking to put more spark in your long-term love? Pastor Michael Todd draws on the themes of Relationship Goals to give you a month of biblically rich &“let&’s go deeper&” challenges designed just for couples.We&’re not talking simple date ideas or tips on what flowers to buy. We&’re talking daily Scripture, intentional questions, and victorious outcomes as you get real about seeking God&’s goals for you individually and together.As Michael looks at three key values of romantic relationships—purpose, healing, and oneness—he helps you find answers to questions like:• How can we communicate with greater intentionality?• How does our relationship affect who we&’re becoming as individuals?• How are we going to fight well, with our greater purpose in mind?• How do we find healing for deep-seated issues?• How do our spiritual lives affect our life as a couple?Take the next thirty days to create new habits that will set you down solidly on the road to meeting your relationship goals. At the end of this month-long challenge, you can look back on the goals you&’ve already met and set new ones to look forward to. So get ready to win in relationship . . . together. Do you accept the challenge?
Relationship Goals Study Guide: How to Win at Dating, Marriage, and Sex
by Michael ToddMake the breakthrough you need to get your relationship on target with this interactive guide—the perfect companion to Michael Todd&’s roadmap to finding lasting love, Relationship Goals. Wondering if you should break up? Feeling like you could break down? How about discovering a breakthrough in all your relationships and finding fulfillment like never before? This start-right-here study guide based on Michael Todd&’s Relationship Goals takes the targets you have for your relationships and adds the coaching you need to steady your aim. As you and your small group, friends, or significant other write, reflect, pray, listen, and discuss your way through this guide, you&’ll discover the practical tools and strategic space you need to move your relationships from &“We&’re okay&” to &“We&’re better than ever.&” We&’re talking friendships, marriage, dating, even ideas for relating well to the person in the next cubicle. Because having strong relationships means having a strong purpose in life—and who doesn&’t want that? So set your eyes on the goals that will help you win in relationships.
The Relationship Principles of Jesus
by Tom HolladayWhat would you give to radically improve, even transform, what matters most in your relationships? You can thrive in your career, acquire wealth, or build a great reputation. But if your relationships aren't thriving, nothing else matters.This 40-day journey will bring new depth and health to your marriage, your family, and your friendships. Saddleback Church teaching pastor Tom Holladay helps you explore and begin to practice six foundational principles including how to give your relationships the highest value, love as Jesus loves you, and communicate from the heart. You'll be equipped with insights and a practical path for fulfilling God&’s intention for all your relationships--even the difficult ones.The Relationship Principles of Jesus walks you step by step through learning the foundational relationship truths taught by Jesus. Shaped after Rick Warren's monumental bestseller, The Purpose Driven Life, this book invites you to learn from the Master of relationships.
Relationship Road Map: Step-by-Step Directions to Finding Your Spouse
by Stephen ChandlerPractical, biblical guidance for every step of your relationship journey—from single to dating to engaged to married from the bestselling author of Stop Waiting for Permission.&“A helpful resource for anyone looking . . . to align their relationship with God&’s heart.&”—Tim TimberlakeWhen it comes to romantic relationships, have you ever felt like you are navigating without a GPS, broken down with no help in sight, or running on empty—miles from the nearest gas station? Has the modern dating scene left you heartsick or hopeless? If so, you&’re not alone, and it&’s not too late to get on the highway toward your desired destination.In Relationship Road Map, pastor and bestselling author Stephen Chandler mines Scripture for practical applications to bring hope, healing, and redirection to your journey. Whether you&’re single and searching, delving into dating, engaged, or jaded from too many bad dates, the hard-won wisdom and biblical insights within these pages will set you on a course toward a healthier, more fulfilling relational future.As he unfolds the road map, Chandler lays out the keys to navigating your way to the altar and beyond, including the importance of• beginning your dating journey with marriage in mind• getting a spiritual tune-up by inviting God to prepare you for the journey• avoiding dating hazards, dead ends, and obstacles along the route• following the road rules—dating with integrity and intentionality• seeking wisdom from seasoned travelers—inviting accountability into your dating journey• kicking relational hitchhikers to the curb—knowing when the person you are dating isn&’t the right oneWith guidance tailored to the unique perspectives of both women and men, Relationship Road Map speaks to the intricate wiring in all of us, the need to consult the ultimate Instruction Manual at key junctions, and the fuel it will take to arrive safely at the destination where your heart longs to go.An exciting journey awaits—are you ready to hit the road?
Relationship Road Map 30-Day Challenge: A Plan for Every Step of Your Relationship Journey
by Stephen ChandlerA practical companion guide to Stephen Chandler&’s Relationship Road Map, offering a plan for every step of your relationship journey—from single to dating to engaged to married.Where do you currently find yourself on the road from single to married? How will you take the next step toward finding your person? Wherever you are on the journey toward marriage, this 30-day challenge will help you take the next step.Whether you&’re frustrated with the dating scene, exhausted from the search for a spouse, or resigned to chilling alone at home, the entries in these pages are carefully crafted to help prepare you to meet the person you&’ll share your life with—and to embrace God&’s good plans for you as your relationship journey unfolds. This challenge serves up daily doses of encouragement and wisdom to help you position (or reposition) yourself physically, emotionally, and spiritually to discover the person God has for you.Accept the challenge—and get ready to accelerate on the road toward a joy-filled, God-honoring marriage.
Relationships: A Mess Worth Making
by Paul David Tripp Timothy S. LaneWhile skillfully identifying the deeper issues that keep relationships less than they are designed to be, Tim Lane and Paul Tripp show readers how to experience the other side of relationships as well. They convincingly testify of the power of God's presence to bring believers to the place where: Conflicts actually get resolved Tough conversations turn out positive Forgiveness is granted and real love is expressed and shared Casual relationships mature into deep friendships Weaknesses are overlooked and strengths are applauded People are honest without being meanA book about relationships, written within the context of their own friendship, Tim and Paul's new offering is straightforward about the relational disappointments that we all suffer. But they are also optimistic about the power of grace to redeem and restore our relationships. Rather than presenting new or sophisticated techniques to make relationships flourish, the authors instead focus on the basic character qualities that can only be formed in the heart by the gospel."We are called to be people of great character so that when we do come in contact with the world our character shapes and influences those around us. Even though relationships are messy, they are also what God uses to rescue us from ourselves," say Tim and Paul.
Relationships: A Mess Worth Making
by Paul David Tripp Timothy S. LaneWith penetrating insight and practical applications, Relationships: A Mess Worth Making identifies how to work through the most stubborn problems that plague any contemporary relationship - be it marriage, parent-child, or friendship.
Relationships Unfiltered: Help for Youth Workers, Volunteers, and Parents on Creating Authentic Relationships
by Andrew RootFor more than 50 years, relational or incarnational ministry has been a major focus in youth ministry. But for too long, those relationships have been used as tools—as a means to an end—where adults try to influence students to accept, know, trust, believe, or participate in something. While our motives may be good, it’s possible that by focusing on these goals, we’re not ministering the whole person. When we choose not to engage in the full life of a student, we run the risk of failing them and our ministry. In this thoughtful and insightful book, Andrew Root challenges us to reconsider our motives and begin to consider simply being with and doing life alongside teenagers with no agenda other than to love them right where they are, by place-sharing. As he shares stories of his (and others’) successes and failures in relational youth ministry, you’ll find practical ideas to help you recreate the role of relationships in your youth ministry. If you’re involved in the lives of teenagers, whether as a youth pastor, volunteer youth worker, church leader, or parent, you’ll want to read this book and work together to discover the value of place-sharing in the lives of teens. You’ll see that it’s time to tear down the old structure of relational youth ministry and start again.
Relative Justice
by Robert WhitlowFor the attorneys at Cobb and Cobb, the pursuit of justice is about more than legal expertise; it&’s a family matter.David Cobb is not a typical lawyer—he&’s more interested in dispensing God&’s wisdom than pertinent legal advice. High-stakes litigation is way outside his comfort zone.For many years Zeke Caldwell has been concocting home remedies made from natural ingredients found in the coastal marshes near Wilmington, North Carolina. One of his remedies proved so effective that he patented it with the help of David&’s father. Now he suspects a big drug company has stolen his formula. What he doesn&’t know is that the theft has deeper, more evil roots.When Zeke asks David to help fight the drug company, David knows the suit is beyond his expertise and experience. But his sister-in-law, Katelyn Cobb, is a rising star attorney in a prestigious Washington, DC, law firm. The courtroom is her second home. Could she help? Would she even consider it?Life&’s circumstances compel the lawyers to face, not only patent piracy, but personal obstacles and struggles that threaten to rip apart the fabric of the family. The fight for Zeke requires all the relatives to unite for justice.Praise for Relative Justice:&“Robert Whitlow&’s legal expertise shines in Relative Justice, a story of patent infringement and illegal gains, but it&’s his characters who will steal the readers&’ hearts. Katelyn Martin-Cobbs, her husband Robbie, and his family face trials that allow them to heal old wounds and forge new bonds. Whitlow&’s fans are sure to enjoy going along for a memorable, roller-coaster ride.&”—Kelly Irvin, author of Trust MeStand-alone novelBook length: 111,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
Relative Silence
by Carrie Stuart ParksA powerful family with dark secrets.After personal tragedy, Piper Boone retreats to her childhood home—a secluded mansion for the wealthy Boone family, who are practically American royalty. When catastrophe strikes, her family is put in the spotlight, and the line between victim and suspect gets blurred.A forensic artist with his own haunting past.Tucker Landry is drawn to Piper in the midst of the trauma, but the connections being made to her family might prove to be their undoing. With a hurricane beating down on the private island, there isn&’t much time to find answers.The truth will determine whether she lives or dies.Praise for Relative Silence:&“Danger and drama abide in this tale that takes a walk on the perilous side. With a flair for the macabre, the story will linger in your head long after the last page.&” —Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author&“One of the most engrossing suspense novels I&’ve read in a long time. Pitch-perfect pacing and characterization along with Parks&’s knowledgeable hand with forensics kept me on the edge of my seat.&” —Colleen Coble, USA TODAY bestselling author&“The perfect beach read! Relative Silence is an expert mix of family drama and slow-burning thriller, leavened with Parks&’ trademark humor. You&’ll be pulling for Piper and Tucker as the story builds toward a hurricane-force climax.&” —Rick Acker, bestselling author&“With skill and her ever-present wit, Carrie Stuart Parks has arranged puzzle pieces and woven story threads into an engaging and quick-moving read with tantalizing questions, quirky characters, and . . . oh yes, some well-placed fictional curve balls along the way. Enjoy!&” —Frank Peretti, bestselling author, for Relative SilenceFull-length, stand-alone suspense novel with a thread of romanceAward-winning, bestselling authorIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
Relative Strangers: Italian Protestants in the Catholic World
by Frank CiceroItalian Protestants? Few people seem to have heard of them, but the author's mother's immigrant Italian family was Protestant while his father's were Catholic immigrants from Sicily. Relative Strangers describes the author's search for the religious roots of his parents' families in northern Italy and Sicily. He traces the history of the Waldensians, the Protestant sect which began in Lyon, France in the 12th century, often suffering persecution, but surviving to this day both in Europe and America.
Relative Truth, Ultimate Truth
by Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche Geshe Tashi Tsering Gordon McdougallRelative Truth, Ultimate Truth is a clear and remarkably practical presentation of a core Buddhist teaching on the nature of reality. Geshe Tashi Tsering provides readers with an excellent opportunity to enhance not only thier knowledge of Buddhism, but also a powerful means to profoundly enhance their view of the world. The Buddhist teaching of the "two truths" is the gateway to understanding the often-misunderstood philosophy of emptiness. This volume is an excellent source of support for anyone interested in cultivating a more holistic and transformative understanding of the world around them and ultimately of their own conciousness.
Relativism: Feet Firmly Planted in Midair
by Francis J. Beckwith Gregory Koukl"An extremely well-researched, intellectual approach to the problem of relativism and its effect on education, public policy, and our everyday lives." -Youthworker
Relativism and Religion: Why Democratic Societies Do Not Need Moral Absolutes (Religion, Culture, and Public Life)
by Carlo AccettiMoral relativism is deeply troubling for those who believe that, without a set of moral absolutes, democratic societies will devolve into tyranny or totalitarianism. Engaging directly with this claim, Carlo Invernizzi Accetti traces the roots of contemporary anti-relativist fears to the antimodern rhetoric of the Catholic Church and then rescues a form of philosophical relativism for modern, pluralist societies, arguing that this viewpoint provides the firmest foundation for an allegiance to democracy.In his analyses of the relationship between religious arguments and political authority and the implications of philosophical relativism for democratic theory, Accetti makes a far-ranging contribution to contemporary debates over the revival of religion in politics and the conceptual grounds for a commitment to democracy. He presents the first comprehensive genealogy of anti-relativist discourse and reclaims for English-speaking readers the overlooked work of Hans Kelsen on the connection between relativism and democracy. By engaging with contemporary attempts to replace the religious foundation of democratic values with a neo-Kantian conception of reason, Accetti also makes a powerful case for relativism as the best basis for a civic ethos that integrates different perspectives into democratic politics.
Relativity of Evolution
by Markus KnoflacherThis book focuses primarily on evolutionary processes (rather than evolutionary history). Topics covered are abiotic framework conditions, morphology and physiology of living organisms, fossil and molecular evidence of evolutionary developments. The basic processes of biological evolution are already established in unicellular organisms. Evolutionary options for multicellular organisms arise in a simplified way from the usable energetic transformation potentials and the dynamics of abiotic and biotic interactions. Evolutionary processes of multicellular organisms are therefore predominantly determined by the conditions of the surrounding systems. This is most clearly shown by comparisons of the evolutionary development of vertebrates under marine and terrestrial conditions. For reasons of efficiency alone, no single species can have the equipment to capture and sustainably shape the surrounding systems in the long term. Depending on the available energetic transformation potentials, a single species is very well able to change the surrounding systems - but without being able to capture the resulting long-term consequences. This gives rise to fundamentally new questions for the design and limits of social action that makes sense in the long term. This book is a translation of an updated and revised version of the original German work: Relativität der Evolution, ISBN 978-3-662-63936-8. Translated by Robert D. Martin.
Relatuhedron: A machine of possibilities
by Juan Carlos Rodriguez CamachoA journey of new routes of healing with/by Indigenous and non-Indigenous participants is shared under the Two Eyed-Seeing Perspective of Elder Albert Marshall. The Universal Human Right of Indigenous self-determination and Relationality are the togetherness presented in a “mangrove tree” that lives between salty and sweet waters emerging as a protective place of rich ecosystems. The relatuhedron (shapes of relationality) a co-construction of a home, a Wigwam, Long House, Maloca, Ue, crystalizes knowledge and practices in the process of individual and community healing and cultural transactions. A set of neologisms such as relatuhedron, pedagomiologies, and social grammars, is proposed to challenge our views of mental health, healing, cultural transactions, stereotypes, recovery, and public policy and include simplicities and complexities required to support Indigenous well-being. It is a “machine of possibilities” for students and professionals working with/by and for Indigenous communities. In this book healing is presented as a process through scholarly practice and reflection. Healing is a process of emergence of meaning by improving relationality with the self, nature and others, in a practical approach to socio-cultural transformations. In sum, healing is based on individual and community processes both honoring and respective Indigenous knowledge and scientific research to create endless opportunities for well-being. This book presents healing as a process of growth, a complex, dynamic and evolutive journey of transforming how we stablish and maintain relationships with the self, nature and others inside of our cultural negotiations.
ReLaunch
by Dr Mark RutlandA church in deep debt with attendance down by the thousands. A college that had lapsed into a coma, its buildings in shambles, its faculty demoralized, its enrollment at rock bottom. A university facing lawsuits, scandal, and near-bankruptcy. Each situation involved different financial needs, different lost dreams, different personal wounds. But they each had one thing in common: each needed a leader who could restore hope, vision, and viability. Dr. Mark Rutland has led three institutional turnarounds over the past twenty-five years. He has seen organizations that were dying come to new life. And he knows the steps you need to take right now. How do you know what to do to help your church or organization make it, even when circumstances and personnel challenges seem too much to handle? Here are the answers. As Dr. Rutland writes in this New York Times bestseller, the true leader can say, "This book is for the rugged visionaries who see in the wreckage a hope for the future and are willing to pay the price for a relaunch."
Relax and Be Aware: Mindfulness Meditations for Clarity, Confidence, and Wisdom
by Sayadaw U Tejaniya Doug McGillA lucid, practical guide to develop relaxation, awareness, mental clarity, and spiritual insight in your daily life.Since mindfulness is known to be so physically, mentally, and spiritually beneficial, why not practice it right now? Why not in every moment? Burmese Buddhist master Sayadaw U Tejaniya writes that we can indeed practice in this way, and the key is not forceful effort but rather a continuous gentle remembering of our intention to renew our awareness. Thirty-one short chapters--"A Month of Daily Life Meditations"--show precisely how to build a daily life meditation practice that steadily develops relaxation, refreshment, and enlightenment. "The right time to meditate is all day long, from the moment we wake up and open our eyes, until the moment we fall asleep at night," writes U Tejaniya. "If you are practicing correctly with right effort, it will definitely bring peace and joy."
Relaxed: Walking with the One Who Is Not Worried about a Thing
by Megan Fate MarshmanWe often try to do a lot for God--without him. Relaxed is a call to let go of spiritual performance, reject our cultural tendency to live under pressure, and find freedom to walk with God and toward God, one gentle step at a time.Jesus was never in a hurry to be anywhere other than where he was, trusting and obeying his Father. Could the same be said of us? We long to know peace, purpose, and contentment, but life's stresses, the world's discouragements, and our own striving for growth get in the way.In Relaxed, pastor and teacher Megan Fate Marshman explores what it means to set aside our addiction to trying to figure everything out and relish a slower, compelling, powerful, and relaxed life with God. As Megan takes us word by word through Proverbs 3:5-6, she helps us discover:The joy of a continual, intimate relationship with GodWhat God calls us to do with the burden of shame and guiltWhat it looks like to be relaxed in the midst of grief, financial stress, mistakes, and fatigueThe freedom and forgiveness of being found "in Christ"How to incorporate rhythms of walking with God into our everyday routinesGod never intended for us to be in control. As we lean away from our own understanding and into an intentionally relaxed spiritual life, we join Jesus in trusting a God who knows what he is doing--and isn't worried about a thing.
Relaxed Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Letting Go of Self-Reliance and Trusting God
by Megan Fate MarshmanLearn spiritual growth practices for your daily life that remove your own anxious striving and center you on the One who was never worried about a thing.People describe Jesus in a lot of different ways, but have you ever thought of Him as relaxed? This doesn't mean that Jesus didn't grieve or become angry, but the Gospels portray Him as never in a hurry to be anywhere other than where He was, trusting and obeying His Father.Could the same be said of you? Are you relaxed? You can be. We long to know peace, purpose, and contentment, but life's stresses, the world's discouragements, and our own striving for growth often get in the way.Join Bible teacher and spiritual formation leader Megan Fate Marshman for a seven-session Bible study (video access included) on exchanging self-reliance for the trusting and relaxed posture modeled to us by Jesus.This study guide includes:Individual access to seven streaming video teachings from MeganEngaging and evocative group discussion questions and activitiesIn-depth personal Bible study between sessionsA section to track your experience as you grow in new spiritual practicesA series of spiritual formation practices for you to carry on well beyond the studyStreaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2029. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.