Learn how to confront and respond to infidelity, how to seek intervention, and when to rebuild trust. You may be in a cloud of confusion now, but God's Word offers answers to clear the way and reveals hope for a brighter future.

Sarcasm. Hurt feelings. Misunderstanding. Alienation. When hurt people connect with other hurt people, relationship breakdowns are sure to occur. Why is it so hard to patch things up? Who should make the first move? This 96-page book on reconciliation tackles how to forgive the "un-forgivable," how to move past the hurt, and how to restore relationships by restoring trust. What is Reconciliation? 3 Core Truths about Broken Relationships and Reconciliation Forgiving someone is not the same as reconciliation. Unforgiveness is the root of unresolved conflict. Reconciliation is a restored relationship based on restored trust. Even when there are valid reasons to feel hurt and even when the other person is undeserving, the spirit of reconciliation reflects the heart of God. Find out what you need to know about reconciliation and healing in relationships. It includes—Definition Section on Reconciliation, Restoration, and Mediation Discover the real truth that with God there is no relationship that cannot be restored. Review key definitions and encouraging Bible stories that show God's heart and desire for reconciliation and forgiveness. Covers key Bible stories, such as David, Joseph and his brothers, Abigail, and Jesus. "Even though God has set the standard for forgiveness and reconciliation, the reality of conflicts and personal offenses raises questions—questions Ms. Hunt addresses. Is there a difference between forgiveness and reconciliation? Must forgiveness result in reconciliation? The story of Joseph's reconciliation with the brothers who had abused him and sold him as a slave is one of several stories the author recounts to illustrate the grace and mercy required to restore severed relationships."—Dave Barkey, Retired Pastor, Colorado,Team Rose Representative Characteristics Section: Keys to Repairing a Broken Relationship This helpful section answers the fundamental questions: Am I ready for reconciliation? What does reconciliation look like? and Are we required to reconcile all relationships? Learn how to spot the 8 characteristics of an alienating heart (pride, faultfinding, avoidance, isolation, hopelessness, etc.) and the 8 characteristics of a heart of reconciliation (humility, forgiveness, self-examination, communication, risk-taking, and more). Find out the 9 differences between reconciliation and forgiveness. Discover the root causes for a lack of reconciliation along with 20 signs of a hardened heart. Steps to Solution Section: How to Mend Broken Relationships and Open the Door to Reconciliation Gives helpful relationship advice on reconciliation and how to heal broken relationships. Steps to reconciliation include preparing our heart, forgiving others, showing love, reflecting the character of Christ, entering into His peace, and seeking mediation if needed. Discover how to reconcile and heal broken relationships: Get a close up look at the story of the prodigal son and its principles of reconciliation. Find out the 4 goals of reconciliation and how to achieve them! Examine your own heart with a helpful "heart test"—includes 8 questions to help you reflect on your own heart and actions toward your offender. Get answers to key questions, such as—Why am I even going through this? What do I do if I can't persuade someone with a stubborn heart to reconcile? Should I seek reconciliation even when I am still angry? What do I do if my effort to bring about reconciliation with someone fails? This helpful, easy-to-understand minibook will help you prepare your heart to resolve

In these Keys for Living, discover how to move from fear to faith from panic to peace. Understand the love and power of Christ in your life as you depend on Him for strength and help in every fearful situation you face.

How do you tell someone you love that they need to change? In these Keys for Living, learn how you can lovingly confront others and help someone get back on the right path as well as how to be assertive and respond to pushback.

The pain of losing a loved one is often too difficult to put into words. In our grief, God comforts. These Keys for Living show how to move through the grief process and how to handle your emotions. Discover the comfort and promises of God's Word and how to help others cope with loss.

Time, effort, and meticulous planning go into the wedding, but what about the marriage? Maybe you're cynical about marriage because of the failed marriages you see around you. Maybe your own marriage has deflated and your hope of ever having a fulfilling marriage relactionship has disappeared. This Keys for Living book will help you come to appreciate marriage as the purposeful covenant relationship God intends for it to be. Learn how to find your identity in Christ (not in your mate), discuss tangible ways to improve your marriage, and discover how male and female differences bring balance to the marriage relationship.

What does the Bible say about Christian marriage? Should we get married now or wait? Are we really ready? When is the timing right? What if one of us is unsure? This 96-page mini-book, Considering Marriage, provides premarriage counseling that will help you on your journey of making the decision and preparations before you say, I do." Marriage is a beautiful covenant made between a man and a woman, so how do you know when it's right to get married? Includes Christian marriage counseling and premarital counseling questions, such as Will his quirks drive you insane? Will her weird habits become a daily annoyance? Are you becoming more confident in your direction, or less? Included in this easy-to-read marriage counseling handbook are dozens of exercises that are excellent tools for opening the door to meaningful communication. Learn what each partner's definition of love is, or their concept of the role and responsibilities of a wife and husband. These marriage quizzes will help you and your significant other maneuver through potentially tough and thought-provoking questions with ease. Get biblical answers from a Christian counselor to questions like: Is it important to be romantically attracted to the person I want to marry? When does age difference matter? What is the root causes for marrying the wrong person? What if my non-Christian parents disapprove of my Christian fiancé? Will God stop a marriage if it's not His will? And many more. Knowing why marriage was created and what a Christian marriage is will make life after the wedding so much more fruitful and satisfying. This christian marriage counseling guide covers the basics: More than just "tying the knot," Christians need to know—The biblical requirements for faithfulness within marriage Why marrying someone who is an unbeliever is a problem What the Lord says about marriage between a Christian and a non-Christian. Learn the secrets to a Christian marriage, and the ups and downs to expect as you travel through the reality of marriage after the honeymoon. Includes a checklist of unrealistic expectations about marriage, such as: Myth: Romance will sustains a marriage forever Myth: Engaging in premarital sex will have no effect on a marriage, or the far other extreme myth: Premarital sex is the unforgiveable sin. Myth: My spouse will always make me feel loved. Myth: We will never have serious disagreements. Myth: Religious differences will be insignificant And many more. Look for all 25 titles in the Hope For The Heart Biblical Counseling Library. These mini-books are for people who seek freedom from codependency, anger, conflict, verbal and emotional abuse, depression, or other problems. Paperback, 96 pages, 4 x 7 inches. Product Code: 226X

Parenting is an honor, but did you ever think it'd be so hard? Whether you're a new parent or well-seasoned, you can benefit from learning God's plan for parenting. In these Keys for Living, learn how you can overcome problematic styles of parenting, how to discipline the right way, and how to model Christ's love to your children.

Compassionate in its approach, rich with Scripture, and easy-to-understand, this 96-page book is a must-have guide on overcoming (and helping others overcome) perfectionism. It includes practical steps and Christian advice on how to break free from the unrealistic expectations and self-defeating thoughts that keep perfectionists stuck in a prison of performance. "I am one mistake away from disappointing you and disappointing God." Freedom from perfectionism begins at the point of truth—God's truth. In this quick-reference minibook, June Hunt unpacks key Bible verses to deepen your understanding of what it means to be made "perfect" in Christ. Experience the freedom that comes from replacing your fear of failure with the unshakable truth of God's unconditional love. Designed for individual use or for friends, pastors, Christian counselors, and church leaders to give to those struggling with perfectionism. 4 Keys to Understanding a Perfectionist (or someone with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) Perfectionists believe that anything less than perfect is unacceptable. Perfectionists appear confident, but they are actually afraid of failure. Perfectionists are usually harder on themselves than on others. Perfectionists live in an overly cautious way. They are often reluctant to try new tasks because they fear failing or appearing "inadequate" in the eyes of others. Unmask the Root Causes of Perfectionism and Find out Practical Ways to Stop the Cycle of Perfectionism (and OCD) Get key definitions, such as what is the difference between perfectionism disorder and a pursuit of excellence? How can I know if I am stuck in an unhealthy pattern of perfectionism? Find out the signs and common characteristics of a perfectionist. Discover how the drive for perfection can take its toll on you physical, mentally, and spiritually. (Includes a checklist to identify where you fall on the "perfectionism scale.") Discover practical solutions rooted in the Word of God on how to find freedom from perfectionism (and help others break the cycle of perfectionism). Explains how to overcome obsessive thoughts, set-up realistic goals, manage time effectively, accept failure, understand God's unconditional love, and pursue excellence. Includes key Bible verses to memorize. Dive into relevant stories that shed light on God's perspective of perfectionism, including the familiar story of "Mary and Martha." 7 Self-Defeating Thoughts of a Perfectionist (or someone with OCD) "If I don't succeed at this, I am a true failure." "I must never make a mistake." "I will never have credibility after making such a stupid mistake." "I can't measure up in areas where it really matters." "Why can't people just do what I ask without making mistakes?" "I still should have done better." "I can't start this assignment until I have everything needed to do it perfectly." Since perfectionism often starts with a distorted understanding of acceptance, June reveals 10 messages we should think/say to ourselves to start breaking free from self-defeating tendencies and mindsets. These include—TRUTH: "I don't always have to measure up because no one is perfect." "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23). TRUTH: "I never have to fear losing God's love due to anything I might or might not do because His love is unconditional.

Why me? Why this? Why now? Friend, there is purpose in the pain. In these Keys for Living, discover how God uses trials to shape your character, teach you valuable lessons, and give you hope.