<transcy>The Family You've Always Wanted (Une famille qui s'aime)</transcy>

The author skillfully describes the family of your dreams. "The family remains the number one value of the French. So why are all these households trapped by their dysfunctions, sometimes dragged to the breaking point? What does a healthy family actually look like? Experienced counselor Gary Chapman explains the 5 characteristics of a family that lives in love. He accompanies his advice with many anecdotes and practical suggestions for applying it. This book encourages and supports you in your quest to build a family that shines and lasts. One of Gary Chapman's first books.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Prologue: A Stranger in the Family

Part One: A Family that Serves

From Pain to Pleasure: A Personal Journey

What is a family that serves?

Part Two: Couples in Intimacy

Our Thirst for Closeness

Five Steps to Intimacy

Part Three: Guiding Parents

Talking, Doing, Loving

The Challenge: Teaching Creatively

The Challenge: Teaching Consistently

Part Four: Children Who Obey and Honor Their Parents

Why obeying is so important

The Gift of Honor

Husbands Who Love and Lead

What does it mean to lead?

Fathers, what they do for their families

For wives only, the art of encouragement

Epilogue

A Word from Shelley and Derek

Self Assessment: Your Turn

Develop an attitude of service

Develop Intimacy

Your Children's Love Languages

Creative Parenting

Teach Children to Respect Others

Evaluate Your Leadership Skills

Growth Project for the Loving Father

Notes

Details

Original Title: The Family You've Always Wanted

Author : Gary Chapman

Publisher: BLF Editions

ISBN : 978-2-910246-87-7

Pages : 320

Dimensions : 13 x 21 cm

Format : Paperback

Weight : 369 g

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