Marriage & Relationships
Before Love Can Heal: When Loving Feels One-Sided – Dr Chuck Carrington When marriage feels one-sided, Before Love Can Heal offers hope rooted in clarity, faith, and quiet strength. Dr. Chuck Carrington guides readers through the pain of loving alone and introduces the Power Convictions—four heart-level shifts that change how you see yourself, your spouse, and your role in the marriage. This isn’t a book about fixing your partner—it’s about recovering your identity and healing from the inside out. Whether your spouse joins the journey or not, this book will help you let go of bitterness, reclaim your peace, and begin to love with wisdom, grace, and strength again. https://a.co/d/1sCbSwt
Bless Your Wife: Small Gestures to Nurture Your Marriage – Dr Chuck Carrington Big love doesn’t require big gestures. Bless Your Wife shows Christian husbands how everyday moments of kindness, presence, and service can build a stronger, more Christlike marriage. With wisdom from decades of counseling, Dr. Chuck Carrington offers practical, soul-level encouragement for men who want to love well but aren’t sure how to express it. This is a call to action—not to impress your wife, but to consistently bless her in small, meaningful ways. Whether your marriage is thriving or struggling, this book will help you reflect Christ’s love through intentional acts that speak louder than words. https://a.co/d/aYlfECN
Boundaries in Marriage – Cloud & Townsend Healthy marriages require healthy boundaries. In this powerful follow-up to their best-selling Boundaries, Cloud and Townsend apply their biblical and psychological wisdom directly to the marriage relationship. They help couples understand how to set limits, protect emotional safety, and take personal ownership without falling into blame or withdrawal. With practical tools and honest examples, Boundaries in Marriage shows how love and truth can coexist—and how mutual respect leads to greater intimacy. This book is for couples who want to stop unhealthy cycles and start building something stronger. https://a.co/d/aKQV1iW
Forgiving What You Can’t Forget – Lysa TerKeurst When the pain runs deep and the wound refuses to heal, Lysa TerKeurst invites us to consider a grace-fueled path forward. Forgiving What You Can’t Forget walks through the raw realities of betrayal, heartbreak, and injustice, offering biblical comfort and practical tools to release bitterness and reclaim your peace. This book does not minimize pain—it acknowledges it fully—while gently guiding readers toward healing that only forgiveness can bring. Whether you’re struggling with forgiving others or forgiving yourself, this honest and hope-filled journey can help set you free. https://a.co/d/igLGmZB
From Anger to Intimacy – Gary Smalley & Ted Cunningham Anger doesn’t have to destroy relationships—it can become a doorway to intimacy. In From Anger to Intimacy, Gary Smalley and Ted Cunningham reveal how hidden fears, frustration, and unmet needs often fuel outbursts or withdrawal in marriage. With biblical grounding and real-life examples, this book offers tools for identifying triggers, managing emotion, and learning to listen with empathy. Rather than avoiding anger, couples can use it as a signal for deeper connection. A hopeful and practical guide for transforming hurt into healing and disconnection into closeness. https://a.co/d/dhjYNvf
Letting Love Lead: Samantha’s Story– Dr. Chuck Carrington For those carrying the weight of a lopsided marriage, Letting Love Lead is a redemptive parable of one woman’s journey from sorrow to strength. Through the story of Samantha and her quiet counseling sessions, Dr. Chuck Carrington reveals the Power Convictions—soul-level insights that help her see differently, love wisely, and live with grace. This gentle narrative doesn’t preach or pressure; it offers reflection and hope to the one who’s still showing up in love, even when it’s not returned. If your heart is weary but you haven’t given up, Samantha’s story will help you breathe again—and begin to heal. https://a.co/d/fL4bs6l
Love Listens: Learning to Hear Again– Dr. Chuck Carrington A beautiful parable for couples who feel emotionally disconnected, Love Listens tells the story of Aaron and Marissa—a married couple stuck in silence, learning to hear each other again through presence, empathy, and grace. Guided by a wise Counselor, their journey explores how healing begins when listening replaces fixing. Dr. Chuck Carrington weaves clinical insight with deep spiritual truth to show how couples can rebuild connection one tender moment at a time. With reflective exercises and devotional depth, this book offers a transformative invitation to rediscover love—not through talking, but through truly listening. https://a.co/d/7NPT5rk
The Blessing – John Trent & Gary Smalley The Blessing reveals the life-changing power of spoken affirmation, loving touch, and unconditional acceptance—especially from parent to child. Trent and Smalley explore the biblical pattern of blessing as a key to emotional security and spiritual health, offering practical ways to extend blessing to your children, spouse, and others. This book helps readers understand the pain of a missing blessing and how to begin healing those wounds. Rich with insight and warmth, The Blessing is a must-read for families seeking deeper connection and legacy-building love. https://a.co/d/bz0ts2e
The DNA of Relationships – Gary Smalley Gary Smalley unpacks the core ingredients that make or break every relationship in The DNA of Relationships. With warmth, humor, and biblical grounding, Smalley explains how core fears drive our reactions and how understanding emotional needs can bring healing. He introduces practical tools like the "Fear Dance" and shows how to move from conflict toward connection. Whether you're working on marriage, parenting, or friendships, this book offers fresh insight and clear steps to improve communication, build trust, and foster love that lasts. A go-to resource for relational health. https://a.co/d/5uJkbfZ
Why Marriages Succeed or Fail – John Gottman Dr. John Gottman is one of the most respected names in marriage research, and this book distills decades of his groundbreaking work into practical, predictive insight. Why Marriages Succeed or Fail identifies key behaviors that lead couples either toward connection or collapse, such as criticism, defensiveness, and contempt. With a blend of science and sensitivity, Gottman offers tools to improve communication, restore emotional intimacy, and avoid the common traps that destroy love. Perfect for couples or counselors, this book gives clarity, hope, and a plan for lasting success. https://a.co/d/1j6KQxe
Winning Your Wife Back Before It’s Too Late – Gary Smalley If your marriage is in crisis—or your wife has emotionally shut down—this book offers hope. In Winning Your Wife Back Before It’s Too Late, Gary Smalley speaks directly to men who have wounded their wives through neglect, betrayal, or emotional disconnection. With urgency and compassion, he outlines a path of humility, empathy, and consistent action to rebuild broken trust. This is not a quick fix—it’s a heartfelt call to become the kind of man your wife can trust again. A redemptive guide for men ready to take responsibility and win back love through character and grace. https://a.co/d/2lFmdSN
Addiction, Recovery & Emotional Healing
Addiction and Grace – Gerald May In this compassionate and spiritually profound work, psychiatrist and theologian Gerald May explores addiction through the lens of grace, love, and inner freedom. Addiction and Grace doesn’t just diagnose compulsive behavior—it offers a redemptive pathway toward healing the soul. Drawing on both Christian spirituality and psychological insight, May illuminates how our attachments bind us and how divine grace patiently works to restore us. Ideal for anyone battling addiction or walking with those who do, this book speaks hope into the most painful corners of the human heart and invites readers to trust in God’s liberating love. https://a.co/d/0H59M9b
Before Love Can Heal: When Loving Feels One-Sided – Dr Chuck Carrington When marriage feels one-sided, Before Love Can Heal offers hope rooted in clarity, faith, and quiet strength. Dr. Chuck Carrington guides readers through the pain of loving alone and introduces the Power Convictions—four heart-level shifts that change how you see yourself, your spouse, and your role in the marriage. This isn’t a book about fixing your partner—it’s about recovering your identity and healing from the inside out. Whether your spouse joins the journey or not, this book will help you let go of bitterness, reclaim your peace, and begin to love with wisdom, grace, and strength again. https://a.co/d/1sCbSwt
Bradshaw on the Family – John Bradshaw A foundational text for understanding family systems and emotional inheritance, Bradshaw on the Family delves into how dysfunction and denial pass through generations. John Bradshaw compassionately explores how roles, secrets, and unresolved wounds shape our adult lives—and how confronting these patterns can lead to healing and restoration. With honesty and clarity, he uncovers how shame distorts our sense of self and how grace, accountability, and inner work can break the cycle. This book is ideal for anyone seeking to understand their family of origin and create healthier relationships today. https://a.co/d/hWCjmeD
Feelings Don’t Care About Your Facts – Dr Chuck Carrington Why do facts fail in arguments? Because emotional reasoning hijacks logic. In Feelings Don’t Care About Your Facts, Dr. Chuck Carrington exposes the psychological roots of emotionally reactive thinking—especially in relationships. Drawing from trauma recovery, attachment theory, and biblical wisdom, he shows how emotional reasoning disrupts truth, distorts perception, and traps couples in conflict cycles. This book equips readers to recognize the signs, de-escalate unhealthy patterns, and build emotional resilience grounded in truth. Whether you’re navigating marriage, parenting, or personal growth, this is an essential tool for restoring sanity, clarity, and compassion where emotions once ruled unchecked. https://a.co/d/6nfjy81
Forgiving What You Can’t Forget – Lysa TerKeurst When the pain runs deep and the wound refuses to heal, Lysa TerKeurst invites us to consider a grace-fueled path forward. Forgiving What You Can’t Forget walks through the raw realities of betrayal, heartbreak, and injustice, offering biblical comfort and practical tools to release bitterness and reclaim your peace. This book does not minimize pain—it acknowledges it fully—while gently guiding readers toward healing that only forgiveness can bring. Whether you’re struggling with forgiving others or forgiving yourself, this honest and hope-filled journey can help set you free. https://a.co/d/igLGmZB
Letting Love Lead: Samantha’s Story– Dr. Chuck Carrington For those carrying the weight of a lopsided marriage, Letting Love Lead is a redemptive parable of one woman’s journey from sorrow to strength. Through the story of Samantha and her quiet counseling sessions, Dr. Chuck Carrington reveals the Power Convictions—soul-level insights that help her see differently, love wisely, and live with grace. This gentle narrative doesn’t preach or pressure; it offers reflection and hope to the one who’s still showing up in love, even when it’s not returned. If your heart is weary but you haven’t given up, Samantha’s story will help you breathe again—and begin to heal. https://a.co/d/fL4bs6l
Spiritual Growth & Christian Living
Addiction and Grace – Gerald May In this compassionate and spiritually profound work, psychiatrist and theologian Gerald May explores addiction through the lens of grace, love, and inner freedom. Addiction and Grace doesn’t just diagnose compulsive behavior—it offers a redemptive pathway toward healing the soul. Drawing on both Christian spirituality and psychological insight, May illuminates how our attachments bind us and how divine grace patiently works to restore us. Ideal for anyone battling addiction or walking with those who do, this book speaks hope into the most painful corners of the human heart and invites readers to trust in God’s liberating love. https://a.co/d/0H59M9b
Bless Your Wife: Small Gestures to Nurture Your Marriage – Dr. Chuck Carrington Big love doesn’t require big gestures. Bless Your Wife shows Christian husbands how everyday moments of kindness, presence, and service can build a stronger, more Christlike marriage. With wisdom from decades of counseling, Dr. Chuck Carrington offers practical, soul-level encouragement for men who want to love well but aren’t sure how to express it. This is a call to action—not to impress your wife, but to consistently bless her in small, meaningful ways. Whether your marriage is thriving or struggling, this book will help you reflect Christ’s love through intentional acts that speak louder than words. https://a.co/d/aYlfECN
Forgiving What You Can’t Forget – Lysa TerKeurst When the pain runs deep and the wound refuses to heal, Lysa TerKeurst invites us to consider a grace-fueled path forward. Forgiving What You Can’t Forget walks through the raw realities of betrayal, heartbreak, and injustice, offering biblical comfort and practical tools to release bitterness and reclaim your peace. This book does not minimize pain—it acknowledges it fully—while gently guiding readers toward healing that only forgiveness can bring. Whether you’re struggling with forgiving others or forgiving yourself, this honest and hope-filled journey can help set you free. https://a.co/d/igLGmZB
Letting Love Lead: Samantha’s Story– Dr. Chuck Carrington For those carrying the weight of a lopsided marriage, Letting Love Lead is a redemptive parable of one woman’s journey from sorrow to strength. Through the story of Samantha and her quiet counseling sessions, Dr. Chuck Carrington reveals the Power Convictions—soul-level insights that help her see differently, love wisely, and live with grace. This gentle narrative doesn’t preach or pressure; it offers reflection and hope to the one who’s still showing up in love, even when it’s not returned. If your heart is weary but you haven’t given up, Samantha’s story will help you breathe again—and begin to heal. https://a.co/d/fL4bs6l
Love Listens: Learning to Hear Again– Dr. Chuck Carrington A beautiful parable for couples who feel emotionally disconnected, Love Listens tells the story of Aaron and Marissa—a married couple stuck in silence, learning to hear each other again through presence, empathy, and grace. Guided by a wise Counselor, their journey explores how healing begins when listening replaces fixing. Dr. Chuck Carrington weaves clinical insight with deep spiritual truth to show how couples can rebuild connection one tender moment at a time. With reflective exercises and devotional depth, this book offers a transformative invitation to rediscover love—not through talking, but through truly listening. https://a.co/d/7NPT5rk
The DNA of Relationships for Couples – Gary Smalley A companion to his original DNA of Relationships, this edition focuses specifically on couples. Gary Smalley and his team guide readers through the hidden fears, unmet needs, and emotional dance steps that cause conflict in marriage. Learn how to turn tension into trust by understanding your own heart and your spouse’s pain. Rich in insight and practical strategies, this book equips couples to move from reactive patterns to safe, connected communication. Perfect for counseling, small groups, or devotional study together, it’s a tool for healing and deepening love. https://a.co/d/8v5MyOk
The Loving Marriage: Jesus Reduce Me To Love –Dr Chuck Carrington In The Loving Marriage, Dr. Chuck invites couples to rediscover what it means to love as Jesus loves. Built on the foundation that “God is love,” this guidebook offers biblically grounded wisdom for cultivating a truly Christian marriage. It’s not about emotional highs or self-help tricks—it’s about sacrificial, godly love that endures and transforms. With practical guidance and timeless spiritual truths, this book helps couples reflect Christ in their daily relationship. Ideal for individual use or group study, it’s a heartfelt call to let Jesus reshape your marriage by first reshaping your heart. https://a.co/d/2UvhgVH
This Present Darkness – Frank Peretti A spiritual thriller with eternal stakes, This Present Darkness blends fiction and faith in a gripping battle between good and evil. Frank Peretti’s classic novel exposes the unseen spiritual warfare that influences lives and communities, reminding readers of the power of prayer and discernment. Behind small-town struggles lies a greater conflict between angels and demons, light and darkness. This book captures the imagination while awakening the soul to spiritual realities. A must-read for anyone interested in spiritual discernment, intercessory prayer, and the unseen world that shapes our lives. https://a.co/d/1MLTyGM
Personal Development & Leadership
Before Love Can Heal: When Loving Feels One-Sided – Dr Chuck Carrington When marriage feels one-sided, Before Love Can Heal offers hope rooted in clarity, faith, and quiet strength. Dr. Chuck Carrington guides readers through the pain of loving alone and introduces the Power Convictions—four heart-level shifts that change how you see yourself, your spouse, and your role in the marriage. This isn’t a book about fixing your partner—it’s about recovering your identity and healing from the inside out. Whether your spouse joins the journey or not, this book will help you let go of bitterness, reclaim your peace, and begin to love with wisdom, grace, and strength again. https://a.co/d/1sCbSwt
How Does That Make You Feel? Why Modern Therapy's Comfort-First Approach Fails to Bring True Change – Dr. Chuck Carrington In an age obsessed with feelings, therapy has lost its edge. How Does That Make You Feel? is Dr. Chuck’s bold critique of modern counseling’s drift toward emotional indulgence and away from truth, maturity, and action. Exposing how many therapeutic models avoid challenge, over validate dysfunction, and stall client growth, this book calls for a return to clarity, responsibility, and moral direction. More than critique, it offers a better path—one that blends emotional care with truth-based guidance. Ideal for counselors, clients, and cultural leaders, this is a wake-up call for those who believe therapy should heal, not hinder. https://a.co/d/fhMfmJe
Kingship & Character – Dr. Chuck Carrington Kingship & Character is a bold return to virtue, courage, and biblical manhood—through the lens of C.S. Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia. Inspired by the Narnian Virtues curriculum, Dr. Chuck Carrington adapts this model for grown men longing for a nobler life. With reflections on Lewis’s characters, Scripture, and practical application, this book calls men back to wisdom, integrity, justice, and love. Whether used in discipleship, small groups, or personal study, Kingship & Character helps men reimagine leadership, fatherhood, and spiritual identity with purpose and clarity. Rediscover your calling—because true kingship begins with Christlike character. https://a.co/d/cRkuCXj
Letting Love Lead: Samantha’s Story– Dr. Chuck Carrington For those carrying the weight of a lopsided marriage, Letting Love Lead is a redemptive parable of one woman’s journey from sorrow to strength. Through the story of Samantha and her quiet counseling sessions, Dr. Chuck Carrington reveals the Power Convictions—soul-level insights that help her see differently, love wisely, and live with grace. This gentle narrative doesn’t preach or pressure; it offers reflection and hope to the one who’s still showing up in love, even when it’s not returned. If your heart is weary but you haven’t given up, Samantha’s story will help you breathe again—and begin to heal. https://a.co/d/fL4bs6l
The DNA of Relationships – Gary Smalley Gary Smalley unpacks the core ingredients that make or break every relationship in The DNA of Relationships. With warmth, humor, and biblical grounding, Smalley explains how core fears drive our reactions and how understanding emotional needs can bring healing. He introduces practical tools like the "Fear Dance" and shows how to move from conflict toward connection. Whether you're working on marriage, parenting, or friendships, this book offers fresh insight and clear steps to improve communication, build trust, and foster love that lasts. A go-to resource for relational health. https://a.co/d/5uJkbfZ
The DNA of Relationships for Couples – Gary Smalley A companion to his original DNA of Relationships, this edition focuses specifically on couples. Gary Smalley and his team guide readers through the hidden fears, unmet needs, and emotional dance steps that cause conflict in marriage. Learn how to turn tension into trust by understanding your own heart and your spouse’s pain. Rich in insight and practical strategies, this book equips couples to move from reactive patterns to safe, connected communication. Perfect for counseling, small groups, or devotional study together, it’s a tool for healing and deepening love. https://a.co/d/8v5MyOk
The Fifth Discipline – Peter Senge Peter Senge’s The Fifth Discipline revolutionized how organizations—and individuals—think about growth and change. Centered around the idea of the “learning organization,” Senge shows how systems thinking, shared vision, team learning, and personal mastery create adaptive, resilient cultures. More than a business manual, this book is a deep dive into how people work together, how change takes root, and how wisdom emerges from collective insight. For leaders, teams, and counselors alike, this book bridges theory and practice in transforming how we think, relate, and lead. A powerful resource for long-term impact. https://a.co/d/iQOTYBx
The Forge: Where Men Are Shaped For Purpose –Dr Chuck Carrington The Forge is a 52-week devotional for men who are tired of wandering and ready to be shaped. With raw honesty and spiritual depth, Dr. Chuck Carrington speaks to men struggling with shame, apathy, or lost identity. Each week invites reflection on key themes—conviction, character, stewardship, brotherhood—and challenges men to rise with purpose. Built for personal growth or group discipleship, The Forge is more than encouragement—it’s a call to transformation. If you’re ready to lead, serve, and love like the man God designed you to be, this book will walk with you through the fire—into strength. https://a.co/d/hl5fdnb
The Masculine Edge: A Field Guide to Strength and Character–Dr Chuck Carrington Masculinity needs a compass—not just strength, but moral clarity. In The Masculine Edge, Dr. Chuck Carrington offers men a powerful field guide to spiritual and personal transformation. With short, punchy chapters grounded in biblical insight and real-life wisdom, this anthology challenges men to rise with courage, integrity, and purpose. From leadership and brotherhood to emotional discipline and faith, each entry calls men to grow—not for ego, but for impact. Whether you're a husband, father, or young man finding your way, this book will sharpen your edge and anchor your identity in the One who made you. https://a.co/d/0JTWMky
Cultural Commentary & Counseling Reform
Feelings Don’t Care About Your Facts – Dr Chuck Carrington Why do facts fail in arguments? Because emotional reasoning hijacks logic. In Feelings Don’t Care About Your Facts, Dr. Chuck Carrington exposes the psychological roots of emotionally reactive thinking—especially in relationships. Drawing from trauma recovery, attachment theory, and biblical wisdom, he shows how emotional reasoning disrupts truth, distorts perception, and traps couples in conflict cycles. This book equips readers to recognize the signs, de-escalate unhealthy patterns, and build emotional resilience grounded in truth. Whether you’re navigating marriage, parenting, or personal growth, this is an essential tool for restoring sanity, clarity, and compassion where emotions once ruled unchecked. https://a.co/d/6nfjy81
How Does That Make You Feel? WHY MODERN THERAPY’S COMFORT-FIRST APPROACH FAILS TO BRING TRUE CHANGE – Dr Chuck Carrington In an age obsessed with feelings, therapy has lost its edge. How Does That Make You Feel? is Dr. Chuck’s bold critique of modern counseling’s drift toward emotional indulgence and away from truth, maturity, and action. Exposing how many therapeutic models avoid challenge, over validate dysfunction, and stall client growth, this book calls for a return to clarity, responsibility, and moral direction. More than critique, it offers a better path—one that blends emotional care with truth-based guidance. Ideal for counselors, clients, and cultural leaders, this is a wake-up call for those who believe therapy should heal, not hinder. https://a.co/d/fhMfmJe
The Noticer – Andy Andrews Sometimes, all it takes is a new perspective to change everything. In The Noticer, Andy Andrews introduces us to Jones, a mysterious old man with a knack for showing up just when he’s needed most. Through gentle conversations and profound insights, Jones helps hurting people reframe their problems and rediscover purpose. Blending storytelling with timeless wisdom, this parable-style book challenges readers to “notice” what really matters. Encouraging, thought-provoking, and deeply human, The Noticer is a reminder that hope is often closer than we think—and that perspective can be the difference between despair and destiny. https://a.co/d/dURLm0S
The Noticer Returns – Andy Andrews In this compelling sequel, Jones returns with even more insight, wisdom, and encouragement for those seeking direction in life, parenting, marriage, and leadership. The Noticer Returns takes readers on a journey through everyday struggles—financial stress, family issues, fear of failure—and shows how perspective is the key to transformation. With parable-rich storytelling and heartwarming moments, Andy Andrews expands the world of Jones while challenging readers to embrace clarity, character, and intentional living. A moving follow-up to the original, this book will inspire you to live with greater vision and to become a noticer in the lives of others. https://a.co/d/33ezT7y
This Present Darkness – Frank Peretti A spiritual thriller with eternal stakes, This Present Darkness blends fiction and faith in a gripping battle between good and evil. Frank Peretti’s classic novel exposes the unseen spiritual warfare that influences lives and communities, reminding readers of the power of prayer and discernment. Behind small-town struggles lies a greater conflict between angels and demons, light and darkness. This book captures the imagination while awakening the soul to spiritual realities. A must-read for anyone interested in spiritual discernment, intercessory prayer, and the unseen world that shapes our lives. https://a.co/d/1MLTyGM
Masculine Development & Spiritual Leadership
Fathered by God – John Eldredge Masculinity isn’t something men are born with—it’s something they must be initiated into. In Fathered by God, John Eldredge traces the spiritual journey of manhood through six distinct stages, from boyhood to sage, showing how God mentors men into their identity. With biblical narrative and modern-day stories, Eldredge calls men to receive the Father’s love and become the kind of men the world needs. This book speaks to the hearts of fathers, sons, and all men seeking to grow in courage, purpose, and spiritual maturity. https://a.co/d/8kyKzVL
The Masculine Edge: A Field Guide to Strength and Character–Dr Chuck Carrington Masculinity needs a compass—not just strength, but moral clarity. In The Masculine Edge, Dr. Chuck Carrington offers men a powerful field guide to spiritual and personal transformation. With short, punchy chapters grounded in biblical insight and real-life wisdom, this anthology challenges men to rise with courage, integrity, and purpose. From leadership and brotherhood to emotional discipline and faith, each entry calls men to grow—not for ego, but for impact. Whether you're a husband, father, or young man finding your way, this book will sharpen your edge and anchor your identity in the One who made you. https://a.co/d/0JTWMky
Family Systems, Parenting, Foster Care, Blended Families, and Extraordinary Family Issues
Bless Your Wife: Small Gestures to Nurture Your Marriage–Dr Chuck Carrington Big love doesn’t require big gestures. Bless Your Wife shows Christian husbands how everyday moments of kindness, presence, and service can build a stronger, more Christlike marriage. With wisdom from decades of counseling, Dr. Chuck Carrington offers practical, soul-level encouragement for men who want to love well but aren’t sure how to express it. This is a call to action—not to impress your wife, but to consistently bless her in small, meaningful ways. Whether your marriage is thriving or struggling, this book will help you reflect Christ’s love through intentional acts that speak louder than words. https://a.co/d/aYlfECN
Healing the Shame that Binds You – John Bradshaw In this groundbreaking work, John Bradshaw explores the toxic power of shame and how it distorts identity, relationships, and emotional growth. Healing the Shame that Binds You uncovers how shame—often rooted in family dysfunction or trauma—binds us to patterns of secrecy, perfectionism, and self-hate. But Bradshaw doesn’t stop at diagnosis—he offers a path to healing through inner child work, self-compassion, and honest reflection. A powerful book for those stuck in cycles of self-sabotage, this classic gives language to silent pain and a way toward emotional freedom. https://a.co/d/6hVKp1D
The Blessing – John Trent & Gary Smalley The Blessing reveals the life-changing power of spoken affirmation, loving touch, and unconditional acceptance—especially from parent to child. Trent and Smalley explore the biblical pattern of blessing as a key to emotional security and spiritual health, offering practical ways to extend blessing to your children, spouse, and others. This book helps readers understand the pain of a missing blessing and how to begin healing those wounds. Rich with insight and warmth, The Blessing is a must-read for families seeking deeper connection and legacy-building love. https://a.co/d/bz0ts2e
The DNA of Relationships – Gary Smalley Gary Smalley unpacks the core ingredients that make or break every relationship in The DNA of Relationships. With warmth, humor, and biblical grounding, Smalley explains how core fears drive our reactions and how understanding emotional needs can bring healing. He introduces practical tools like the "Fear Dance" and shows how to move from conflict toward connection. Whether you're working on marriage, parenting, or friendships, this book offers fresh insight and clear steps to improve communication, build trust, and foster love that lasts. A go-to resource for relational health. https://a.co/d/5uJkbfZ
The DNA of Relationships for Couples – Gary Smalley A companion to his original DNA of Relationships, this edition focuses specifically on couples. Gary Smalley and his team guide readers through the hidden fears, unmet needs, and emotional dance steps that cause conflict in marriage. Learn how to turn tension into trust by understanding your own heart and your spouse’s pain. Rich in insight and practical strategies, this book equips couples to move from reactive patterns to safe, connected communication. Perfect for counseling, small groups, or devotional study together, it’s a tool for healing and deepening love. https://a.co/d/8v5MyOk
The What's The Matter With Johnny Series:
A look into a damaged foster child and the people who tried to help him.
The Ones Who Stayed: What’s the Matter With Johnny? – Dr. Chuck Carrington The Ones Who Stayed is a redemptive collection of all eight parables tracing one foster child’s fragile journey through the adults who chose not to walk away. Told through the quiet wisdom of The Counselor, each story reveals what happens when someone looks past behavior and sees a wounded heart. Teachers, foster parents, therapists, and caseworkers will recognize themselves in these pages—and be reminded that presence, not perfection, is what heals. More than a book about foster care, this is a book about choosing to stay, and the quiet hope that emerges when love whispers, “I still see you. I’m not leaving.” https://www.amazon.com/Ones-Who-Stayed-Matter-Johnny/dp/B0FC6C64XV
Book One, A Tornado Hits the Classroom – Dr. Chuck Carrington When Johnny enters her classroom, Ms. Linden expects a challenge—but not the emotional storm that follows. A Tornado Hits the Classroom captures the sacred courage of a teacher who stays when a foster child pushes her away. Told through narrative therapy sessions, this story reveals how trauma masks itself in disruption—and how safety grows through quiet consistency. For every educator who has seen the pain behind a desk flip or a sudden silence, this book offers affirmation, empathy, and hope. It reminds us that showing up matters, especially when trust feels impossible. A powerful start to Johnny’s unfolding journey. https://a.co/d/8BHOQfN
Book Two, We Never Saw This Coming – Dr Chuck Carrington In We Never Saw This Coming, a foster mother confronts the unraveling of her home after welcoming a boy whose pain spills into rage. Through the lens of The Counselor, we witness how trauma tests love—and how staying through the storm can rewrite a child’s belief about worth and belonging. This is not a story of easy redemption but of emotional perseverance. For foster parents, biological children, and weary caregivers, it offers a raw, redemptive glimpse of what happens when we hold on, not to control outcomes, but to anchor love. Because sometimes, staying is the bravest thing we do. https://a.co/d/1IRCBFM
Book Three, A Therapist at the Threshold – Dr Chuck Carrington When a burned-out therapist meets a boy who refuses to speak, both stand at the threshold of their limits. A Therapist at the Threshold tells the story of Erin Parker—a clinician struggling to hold space when progress stalls—and Johnny, the boy whose silence dares her to stay. With quiet power, this parable honors the tension of presence without progress, of care without clarity. It speaks to every therapist, caseworker, and caregiver who has sat with a hurting child and wondered if showing up was enough. This is not a clinical manual. It’s a sacred invitation to keep showing up. https://a.co/d/6NB8KtW
Book Four, The Boy Between Worlds – Dr. Chuck Carrington Johnny doesn’t fight or flee—he freezes. The Boy Between Worlds explores the quiet survival of a foster child caught between trauma and trust. As his foster mother and therapist struggle to help, The Counselor teaches them what Johnny needs most: presence, not pressure. This book is for every adult who has watched a child shut down and wondered how to reach them. Through sacred stillness and gentle witness, it shows that healing doesn’t begin when behavior improves—but when a child believes someone is safe enough to be near. A story of waiting, watching, and building trust one breath at a time. https://a.co/d/0VGv6f3
Book Five, I Was Here First – Dr. Chuck Carrington What happens to the child who didn’t get removed, but still feels replaced? In I Was Here First, we meet Josiah—the biological son whose world quietly shifted when Johnny arrived. As his home’s focus moves toward the hurting foster child, Josiah’s silence grows. Through sessions with The Counselor, Josiah uncovers his hidden grief, questions his worth, and learns what love looks like when it’s not in the spotlight. This is a powerful story for families navigating foster care, educators noticing sibling resentment, and counselors helping children voice invisible pain. Because every child—loud or quiet—deserves to be seen. https://a.co/d/0sLwyq6
Book Six, Silence in the Hallway – Dr Chuck Carrington Silence in the Hallway tells the quiet, powerful story of a foster father who leads not by force, but by staying. Mr. Martin doesn’t have all the answers—just a garage, a hallway, and a commitment to remain. As Johnny tests the limits of love through defiance and silence, The Counselor helps Mr. Martin understand that presence, not perfection, builds trust. This is a tribute to the men who show up without needing recognition. For foster dads, coaches, mentors, and any man trying to rewrite the script of fatherhood, this story offers hope that restraint can heal—and staying can save. https://a.co/d/6sXVocH
Book Seven, The Ones Who Gave Up Too Soon – Dr Chuck Carrington. (Temporarily unavailable.) The story of three people who thought they failed to be big enough to meet Johnny's needs....
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Book Eight, When Johnny Opens Up– Dr Chuck Carrington When Johnny Opens Up is not a dramatic breakthrough—it’s a sacred unfolding. This final story in Johnny’s journey captures the quiet trust that grows when a child no longer fears being abandoned. Through silence, metaphor, and gentle reflection, Johnny begins to reveal his heart—not through words, but through presence. For every parent, therapist, or teacher who has held space without certainty, this story is a celebration of what happens when we stop pushing for progress and start honoring the process. A profound meditation on safety, waiting, and the quiet miracle of a child choosing to be known. https://a.co/d/1HvNnoQ
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