Overcoming Love

Striving for beauty, art also reveals what is broken. It presents us with the tremendous struggles and longings common to the human experience. And it says a lot about our Creator too. Great works of art can speak to the soul in a unique way. Rembrandt Is in the Wind is an invitation to discover some of the world's most celebrated artists and works and how each of them illuminates something about God, people, and the purpose of life. Part art history, part biblical study, part philosophy, and part analysis of the human experience, this book is nonetheless all story.

Have you ever read the Bible only to come away confused? Ever wondered if God actually had you in mind when He began telling His story? Though life may not be going according to your plan, God has another one, far better than you can imagine. From Genesis to Revelation, experience His invitation to get you dancing with joy. Listen to the story of God unfold through these chapters, and you’ll find not only His redeeming love but His plan and provision designed especially for you.

Tessa had it all. In the utopian world of New Pangaea, she was destined for a life of privilege, power, and entitlement. Instead, success went to her head; she became unbearably haughty and arrogant and mistreated everyone around her. Despised by all, she had no loyal friends.

Seeing every challenge as an opportunity for growth, Dr. Ichak Adizes moved beyond a childhood marked by imprisonment in a Nazi concentration camp and immigration to an unfamiliar country to discover the benefits of opening his heart. Rejecting isolation and fear, he became a renowned thought leader who advises companies and governments worldwide on structuring thriving organizations around a culture of trust and respect. Dr. Adizes’s personal story is more than a string of external events that propelled him through adversity after adversity to become the compassionate person he is today.

Someone who’s a true narcissist - in other words, who suffers from narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) - differs in ways from just your average self-centered person. The Mayo Clinic defines NPD as “a mental condition in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, troubled relationships, and a lack of empathy for others”.

Tony and Lauren Dungy have together known the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. They fell in love, built a family, and made sports history when Tony became the first African-American head coach to win the Super Bowl. Yet they've also gone through difficult, relationship-testing setbacks, including job loss and devastating personal tragedy. In a culture where it seems harder and harder to make marriage last, what has kept the Dungys strong through it all?

Life of Lisa: Overcoming Adversity with Love and Laughter, is the vulnerably true story of a woman who's fought tirelessly to stand up for what she believes to be true, survived unimaginable struggles, and refuses to be silenced. By the grace of God, and her own refusal to give up or give in, Lisa continues to use her voice to speak out for herself and others who find themselves facing the seemingly impossible. All through the power of love and laughter.

Anger. Anxiety. Frustration. Worry. We've all felt the power of these emotions and lived to regret the speed with which we spoke from or even acted on them. Whether you're feeling the constant weight of worry, flashes of fury, or the exhaustion of always being on edge, there is a way to understand what triggers your emotions and put the brakes on. You can slow down and respond with love.

Es-tu prêt à t'embarquer dans un voyage de découverte de soi et de guérison en tant qu'adolescent ou jeune adulte ? Si tu cherches à vraiment comprendre et embrasser ton identité, Le travail de l'ombre pour les adolescents est fait pour toi. Écrit par Callie Parker, qui a relevé ces mêmes défis, ce livre vous offre un guide étape par étape pour vous comprendre profondément sans vous conformer aux normes sociétales.

How can love, which is so beautiful and fun, cause such emotional ups and downs? Dr. Jason B. Whiting, a researcher and family therapist, shares stories and scholarship about relationships to show that deception is at the root of most couple problems. Learn to overcome deception and strengthen the trust and connection you've been wanting in your relationship.

Written by two experts on anxiety disorders, Anxious in Love offers easy-to-use techniques for calming anxieties and strengthening communication in your relationship. With this book, you will learn to stay centered when faced with conflict, understand your partner's perspective, and become more independent. By changing the way you react to triggers and stress, you will be able to focus on enjoying time with the one you love, without anxiety getting in the way.

If you are seeking insights and answers on what may have caused a failed relationship, or you need answers or assurance whether you are doing the right things to maintain or improve your new, or long-term, or future relationship, then keep listening.

On November 7, 1991, basketball legend Magic Johnson stunned the world with the news that he was HIV-positive. For the millions who tuned in as he shared his news, Magic's revelation became a seminal moment for the nation. Now twenty-five years later, Cookie Johnson shares her story and the emotional journey that started on that day - from life as a pregnant and joyous newlywed to one filled with the fear that her husband would die, she and her baby would, too, be infected with the virus.

A tragedy sidetracks Donna, setting up a series of difficulties. How will she find her way, and how will she get help? This powerful true story begins with Donna, at seventeen, excited for life after graduation with her best friend at her side until an accident changed her life forever. The resulting hopelessness led to rash, imprisoning decisions she later regretted. Although encountering the love of God rescues her soul, she faces devastating circumstances involving those close to her.

Dive into a realm of profound relaxation and rejuvenation with Guided Meditation for Deep Sleep and Relaxation, an immersive and transformative meditation program meticulously crafted to usher you into a world of tranquility and restful slumber.

How to Stop Overthinking in Relationships: A Comprehensive Guide with Practical Strategies to Improve Your Relationships by Overcoming Overthinking is your all-encompassing guide to transforming your relationship experiences.

Yes, lovemaking does change after 40, but it is still the most thrilling experience two married people of the opposite sex can experience on this earth! In this practical guidebook, Tim and Beverly LaHaye cover a broad spectrum of key topics and show married couples how to experience a more satisfying and joy-filled sex life long after age 40. Act of Marriage After 40 provides a better understanding of menopause and the dangers of breast and prostate cancer. You'll also learn about sexual desire and dysfunction, and understand the risk and temptation of extramarital affairs.

Are you a shy person? I was once myself, and I want to share what I have learned from my own life. Quality is more important than quantity when selecting friends, social skills are as simple as smiling and saying hi to people, discernment is key to picking the right people to build you up, not tear you down. Some people have poor intentions, standing up for yourself is the single most important thing you can do, talking to people or standing up for yourself is akin to the feeling of jumping out of an airplane...scary but exhilarating and worth it! And more!

Do life’s challenges and distractions prevent you from developing or maintaining a deep, consistent, intimate relationship with the Father? Dr. Jackie Greene has been there but love—God’s love—changed everything for her, and it can change everything for you too. When Dr. Jackie finally learned to surrender, receive God’s love, and spend time in daily devotion with Him, resting in His love, she discovered a life-transforming revelation: His love remains consistent and unfailing despite her mistakes and flaws.

Constant worrying and the inability to trust are clear signs of an anxiety disorder. Having anxiety is not your fault, nor does it make you a bad person (it’s simply an illness, like influenza or diabetes), but it’s an issue that must be addressed before it takes its toll on your relationship. It’s important that both of you work on your mental health and your communication skills - otherwise, your relationship might be heading down a bad path.