The blessing : giving the gift of unconditional love and acceptance / John Trent and Gary Smalley.

Author/creator Trent, John, 1952-
Other author Smalley, Gary.
Format Book
EditionRev. and updated by John Trent.
Publication InfoNashville, Tenn. : Thomas Nelson, ©2011.
Descriptionviii, 263 pages ; 22 cm
Subjects
Families--Religious life.
Child rearing--Religious aspects. --Christianity.
Blessing and cursing.

Contents To change a life -- The lifelong search for the blessing -- "Bless me -- me also, O my father!" -- A life-and-death choice -- A clear path for every parent -- The first element : meaningful touch -- The second element : a spoken message -- The third element : attaching high value -- The fourth element : picturing a special future -- The fifth element : an active commitment -- Homes that withhold the blessing -- Half-blessed -- If you missed the blessing -- Reversing the curse -- First steps : a written blessing -- Next steps : five pictures that point the way -- Last words : living the blessing for a lifetime.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 259-262).
LCCN 2011004971
ISBN9780849946370 (trade paper)
ISBN0849946379 (trade paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks BV4526.3 .T74 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold