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What do you do when your teenager is in trouble? Where do you turn for dependable, expert advice? Start here.Helping Your Struggling Teenager gives you the practical information you need as a parent on thirty-six common, critical concerns your child may face. From drug and alcohol abuse to parental divorce and premarital sex, professional Christian counselor Les Parrott gives you essential insights not only on specific issues, but also on how to offer effective help as a parent. Topics are arranged in alphabetical order. Each chapter sheds light on several vital questions:What does the specific struggle look like?Why did it happen?How can a counselor help?When should a counselor consult another professional,Where can he or she find additional resources?Arranged in two sections, this book first gives you the basics of being an effective helper. Then it informs you on the different struggles of teenagers. It includes a list of Scripture verses relevant to each of the thirty-six topics covered, plus Web addresses of organizations that deal with specific problems. Helping Your Struggling Teenager organizes and condenses insights and guidance for concerned parents into one extremely useful volume. Keep it at arm's reach for the answers you need, right when you need them.

The combustive force of a man's sexual drive can incinerate his wedding vows and family commitments--or it can ignite a flame of passion within his marriage that brings mind-blowing pleasure to both partners. In this practical guidebook filled with straight talk about the issues that concern men, psychologist Dr. Les Parrott reveals the truth about six areas that can undermine a man's confidence, damage his marriage, and leave him struggling unnecessarily with temptation.Parrott counters these false beliefs and uncovers the answers to:how much sex women wantwhether married sex can be truly satisfying and steamythe biological effects of pornographywhat it really takes to please a womanwhether masturbation is harmful or helpfulthe controlling force behind a man's sexual driveReaders will learn how to change both their beliefs and their behavior, paving the way for a whole new dimension of sexual pleasure.

What can the Bible teach us about unconditional, everlasting, life-changing love? Join #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Les Parrott as he shows us that we all deserve Love Like That.In this authentic, practical book, Dr. Parrott provides a simple plan to improve all of your relationships--with spouses, family, friends, coworkers, and even strangers. Dr. Parrott takes proven findings from psychology and sociology and blends them with biblical teaching to reveal five transformative ways of relating to people demonstrated by Jesus himself.In Love Like That, Dr. Parrott gives you the tools you need to love like Jesus, because when you do:You become less detached and more mindfulYou become less exclusive and more approachableYou become less judgmental and more grace-fullYou become less fearful and more boldYou become less self-absorbed and more self-giving Dr. Parrott teaches us that loving like Jesus can be a daily reality for anyone who chooses it. Why? Because this love isn't elusive. It isn't pie-in-the-sky. It isn't out of reach or relegated to untouchable saints. It's real. Jesus gives us practical examples of how to love in extraordinary ways. And you're likely closer to it than you know. Praise for Love Like That:"From the first vulnerable sentence, this heart-felt message from Dr. Parrott will compel you to not only be a better person, it will show you exactly how you can do just that."--Dave Ramsey, #1 bestselling author and radio host"Refreshingly honest and incredibly practical. This book is for everyone who wants to love like Jesus but never thought they could. I've personally benefited from this helpful book, and you will too."--Lysa TerKeurst, president of Proverbs 31 Ministries and bestselling author of Forgiving What You Can't Forget"With an incredible blend of contemporary social science and a deep understanding of Scripture, Les Parrott's writing will help you see beyond what you may be tempted to settle for. And he'll show you the way, step-by-step, to realizing the kinds of relationships we all long for."--Lee Strobel, New York Times bestselling author of The Case for Christ

What can the Bible teach us about unconditional, everlasting, life-changing love? Join #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Les Parrott as he shows us that we all deserve Love Like That.In this authentic, practical book, Dr. Parrott provides a simple plan to improve all of your relationships--with spouses, family, friends, coworkers, and even strangers. Dr. Parrott takes proven findings from psychology and sociology and blends them with biblical teaching to reveal five transformative ways of relating to people demonstrated by Jesus himself.In Love Like That, Dr. Parrott gives you the tools you need to love like Jesus, because when you do:You become less detached and more mindfulYou become less exclusive and more approachableYou become less judgmental and more grace-fullYou become less fearful and more boldYou become less self-absorbed and more self-giving Dr. Parrott teaches us that loving like Jesus can be a daily reality for anyone who chooses it. Why? Because this love isn't elusive. It isn't pie-in-the-sky. It isn't out of reach or relegated to untouchable saints. It's real. Jesus gives us practical examples of how to love in extraordinary ways. And you're likely closer to it than you know. Praise for Love Like That:"From the first vulnerable sentence, this heart-felt message from Dr. Parrott will compel you to not only be a better person, it will show you exactly how you can do just that."--Dave Ramsey, #1 bestselling author and radio host"Refreshingly honest and incredibly practical. This book is for everyone who wants to love like Jesus but never thought they could. I've personally benefited from this helpful book, and you will too."--Lysa TerKeurst, president of Proverbs 31 Ministries and bestselling author of Forgiving What You Can't Forget"With an incredible blend of contemporary social science and a deep understanding of Scripture, Les Parrott's writing will help you see beyond what you may be tempted to settle for. And he'll show you the way, step-by-step, to realizing the kinds of relationships we all long for."--Lee Strobel, New York Times bestselling author of The Case for Christ

Offering wisdom and insights for applying biblical truths to our relationships, this book encourages couples to connect and communicate every day. This practical, uplifting guide is perfect for busy couples who long to experience a stronger relationship and better communication. Easy-to-follow daily readings focus on loving each other the way God loves us.

Encuentra la senda revolucionaria que lleva al éxito en el reto humano supremo: amar de verdad a las demás personas. En este nuevo libro pionero, el doctor Les Parrott, autor superventas número uno del New York Times entrelaza los profundos conocimientos de la teología, la psicología y la sociología para mostrarles a los creyentes corrientes cómo cambiar sus relaciones de forma radical.Psicólogo y experto en relaciones, el Dr. Les Parrott proporciona un camino revolucionario al éxito en el desafío humano supremo: amar de verdad a las demás personas. Seamos sinceros. ¿Cuántas veces no has dado la talla como buen amigo, como padre o madre sabio/a, o como cónyuge abnegado/a, porque no has amado —amado de verdad— al más alto nivel? Es duro. Estamos sujetos al fracaso. El listón está demasiado alto, sobre todo si aspiras a amar como Jesús. Sin embargo, no es imposible.En este libro, el Dr. Parrott toma los últimos descubrimientos de la sociología y la psicología y los mezcla con el entendimiento bíblico para revelar formas prácticas y, con frecuentica, contraintuitivas de amar como nunca antes. Los desglosa en cinco factores —ser considerado, ser abordable, ser un dador de gracia, ser vulnerable y ser empático—, y muestra cómo practicarlos en la vida diaria. El resultado hará que te sientas profundamente realizado y que tengas relaciones significativas con casi cualquier persona con la que te encuentres, pero sobre todo en aquellas relaciones que más importan.

Loving the girl in the mirror isn't about changing how you look but allowing God to change how you see.