Stephen Chandler

Practical, 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 Timberlake When 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 one With 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?

A 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.

From the pastor of one of America's fastest-growing churches, this bold, inspiring manifesto will show you how to dream, plan, and ultimately achieve your great calling in life. "If you're tired of hitting roadblocks and want to dig deep to achieve your God-given potential, today is the day."--New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel, pastor of Life.Church We each have a unique purpose in this life, one embedded within us by the Creator of the universe before time began. Yet we rarely experience this greatness because the glory of God within us is still waiting to be uncovered. So we spend our lives running after the wrong goals. Eventually we burn out and stop believing that God has any bigger plans for us in light of our past failures and false starts. However, Stephen Chandler believes God created everyone, including you, for greatness . . . and doesn't want anything to get in the way of that destiny. In Stop Waiting for Permission, you'll discover the keys to unlock your unique calling and activate your innate, God-given strengths by - identifying what's holding you back - discovering your unique genius - maximizing your God-given greatness - living in your purpose with perseverance The time to act is now Stop waiting for permission.

Make the breakthroughs you need to sustain your God-given greatness with the perfect companion to Stephen Chandler's guide to unlocking your unique genius, Stop Waiting for Permission. Pastor Stephen Chandler believes with all his heart that God designed you for a purpose and filled you with potential. The Stop Waiting for Permission Study Guide is your road map to the journey of a lifetime, one that requires your active participation. Each of the ten sessions aligns with chapters from his book, Stop Waiting for Permission. Ideal for group or individual settings, this guide offers ample space to reflect on key questions and insights through four key sections: - Soak It In with a key biblical passage- Reflect on It through thought-provoking questions- Live into It with activities and prompts that make it real- Pray It Out by wrapping it up with focused prayer From the pastor of one of America's fastest-growing churches comes this bold, inspiring manifesto about how to dream, plan, and ultimately achieve your great calling in life. The time to act is now Stop waiting for permission.

When living in England, Emma did not think she could fall madly in love at such a young age. Ten years later, living in New York, she was still in love with the same boy. What was he like now, did he still have his long fair hair, his bright blue eyes and cheeky grin? Was he successful? She feared she would never know. Until one day, in a diner in New York, she saw a young man who looked familiar.