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In this heartwarming picture book from trusted family therapist and #1 New York Times bestselling author Leslie Parrott, a little star in the sky and a hidden starfish in the sea learn together that everyone has a purpose and special light. Their tale of friendship and faith reminds children that they were made to shine, whether their glow is big and bright or quiet and gentle.In a vast sky, a little star feels his light is too faint to matter. Beneath the waves, a quiet starfish feels too hidden to be seen. One day, an unexpected friendship begins that helps each discover their unique and beautiful purpose.  Star learns that his gentle twinkle brings wonder and reminds others of God’s presence. Starfish discovers that even in hiddenness, she brings joy to those who find her. Together, they realize that every light—whether big and bright or soft and subtle—is meant to shine.The Star and the Starfish is a tender parable of self-worth, created to help children—and adults—embrace the truth that every person is created with a special purpose.The Star and the Starfish:Is perfect for gift-giving and any moment when someone needs to be reminded of their God-given value.Encourages children ages 4-8 to recognize their unique light.Sparks thoughtful conversations with kids about purpose and value.Offers comfort and inspiration to readers of any age.

Are you missing out on one of the most transforming means to a deeper and more vibrant faith? In Soul Friends, Dr. Leslie Parrott explores the intimate stages of a woman's spiritual journey while showing you how soul friendships can deepen and enlarge your faith.God brings us soul-friends to help in our spiritual journey, sometimes in predictable places:  small groups, friendships, and mentors. But they’re sometimes found in places we don’t expect—these “hidden guides” are people, past or present, whose role in our life may even be hidden from them, but nevertheless, have a deep impact on our growth and vitality. Whether it’s a hidden guide, a member of a small group, or a friend we’ve had for years, these soul-friends all hold the potential to embody grace that enables us to take a next step in the unfolding journey of our faith.Leslie reveals how every woman traverses four stages of spiritual growth—quest, calling, crisis, and communion – again and again.  And whatever stage you find yourself traveling right now, you need soul friends to help you move forwardWhen we seize the initiative to connect, together we will form a part of the deep communion that is the sisterhood of the traveling saints, journeying together in our desire to know God, serve him, and love him more deeply. Through story, poem, and reflection, Leslie Parrott reminds each of us of the incredibly intimate, intricate, faith-forming work God does in us through the gift of the women he places in our lives.

Are you longing to make a difference?A season of soul-searching walks along Discovery Beach in Seattle revealed a secret far too many women never find. In this heartfelt book, Leslie Parrott reveals a personal message sure to keep you from looking at the pieces of your life as mere fragments scattered to and fro by any impulsive tide. Rather, you will soon see that the random fragments of your life--whether it's doing laundry, dashing to the store, tending to either your kids or a full-time job (or both)--mean something.The random pieces of your life hold great potential for making a profound difference. With the help of her Band of Sisters, Leslie shows you how to take the improvised moments of your own life and create a worthy composition of more value than you imagined. You're already making a difference, and the more you understand this difference, the bigger that difference will be.Whether you are married or single, restless or content, wounded or strong, this book, designed for every woman who longs to be more than part of the mainstream, is for you.

A deep yet simple guide to revolutionizing the romance-building communication every thriving marriage needs.Love Talk is like no other communication book you've ever read. The fruit of years of research by two foremost relationship experts (who also happen to be husband and wife), this book forges a new path to the heart of loving conversation. You'll begin by identifying your security need and determining your personal communication style. Then you'll put together everything you discover to learn how the two of you can speak each other's language like never before.This very day, you can begin an adventure in communication that will draw the two of you closer, and closer, and closer . . . consistently, in a way that creates the depth and connection you long for in your relationship.Love Talk includes:The all-new Better Love AssessmentThe secret to emotional connectionWhen not to talkA Communications 101 primerPractical help for the "silent partner"Need help kick-starting your conversations? Check out the companion men's and women's Love Talk workbooks, as well as Love Talk Starters.

We set off to crack the code for meaningful conversation . . . a plan that would move our communication from good to great. And we found it. A deep and simple plan for everything a loving conversation has to offer. We call it Love Talk. —Drs. Les and Leslie ParrottThis men's workbook will help you personalize the concepts you encounter in the Parrotts' book Love Talk and put them to work in your relationships. Inside, you'll find exercises, assessments, self-tests, tips, applications . . . all the tools and guidance you need toIdentify your personal communication styleUnderstand how it interacts with that of your partnerTalk your way to a healthier, stronger relationshipLove Talk is like no other communication book you've ever read. The fruit of years of research by two foremost relationship experts (who also happen to be husband and wife), this book forges a new path to the heart of loving conversation. You'll begin by identifying your security need and determining your personal communication style. Then you'll put together everything you discover to learn how the two of you can speak each other's language like never before.This very day, you can begin an adventure in communication that will draw the two of you closer, and closer, and closer . . . consistently, in a way that creates the depth and connection you long for in your relationship.

We set off to crack the code for meaningful conversation . . . a plan that would move our communication from good to great. And we found it. A deep and simple plan for everything a loving conversation has to offer. We call it Love Talk. —Drs. Les and Leslie ParrotThis women's workbook will help you personalize the concepts you encounter in the Parrotts' book Love Talk and put them to work in your relationships. Inside, you'll find exercises, assessments, self-tests, tips, applications . . . all the tools and guidance you need toIdentify your personal communication styleUnderstand how it interacts with that of your partnerTalk your way to a healthier, stronger relationshipLove Talk is like no other communication book you've ever read. The fruit of years of research by two foremost relationship experts (who also happen to be husband and wife), this book forges a new path to the heart of loving conversation. You'll begin by identifying your security need and determining your personal communication style. Then you'll put together everything you discover to learn how the two of you can speak each other's language like never before.This very day, you can begin an adventure in communication that will draw the two of you closer, and closer, and closer . . . consistently, in a way that creates the depth and connection you long for in your relationship.

Bestselling authors and trusted relationship experts Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott help you strengthen and enhance your unique marriage with the perfect companion to your SYMBIS+ Assessment Report. The SYMBIS+ Assessment is a powerful and personalized marriage insight tool that covers seventeen key areas in your marriage, including wellbeing, social support, finances, personality, sex, communication, conflict, spirituality, time styles, and more.Whether you are debriefing your SYMBIS+ Report one-on-one with your certified Facilitator or in a small group or class, this guidebook is an ideal companion to SYMBIS+. Each chapter perfectly correlates to a page of your personal report--and gives you fun and practical steps toward making a bad marriage better or a good marriage great.Chock-full of real-life action steps, no-guilt exercises, and engaging discussion starters, this book will show you how to:Utilize the strengths you and your spouse bring to your marriageNavigate your hot-button issuesCultivate deeper intimacy and lifelong passionKick financial worries to the curbEngage in heartfelt and meaningful conversationsWhether you have already debriefed your SYMBIS+ Report with a certified SYMBIS Facilitator, or you are about to, don't miss out on what Strengthen Your Marriage will do for your relationship.You can find a SYMBIS+ Facilitator and your own SYMBIS+ Report to accompany this book at SYMBIS.com.

The ultimate guide to marriage mentoring so you can feel confident in offering wisdom, encouragement, and practical help to couples who want to live out a love that lasts! Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott and Dr. David Olson--renowned marriage experts and founders of the two largest marriage support organizations, SYMBIS and PREPARE/ENRICH--share what they have learned from decades of research involving more than five million couples. Packed with practical and proven methods, data-driven techniques, and immediately usable strategies, Helping Couples includes: The secrets--and the science--behind couples who thrive with lasting loveWhy romantic love is never enough, and what to do about itStrategies to instantly help reduce conflicts and increase intimacyThe game-changing boost that scientific assessment tools give couples at any age or stageFour common myths about marriage and how to debunk themThe distilled wisdom from hundreds of insightful surveys and studiesHow you can reduce a couple's chances of divorce by 31 percentThe ultimate guide for coaches, counselors, and clergy who want to know what really works!

In this updated edition, Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott dig below the surface to the depths of human interactions, offering expert advice and practical tools for improving the most important aspect of human life: relationships.Designed for college students, young adults, singles, and dating couples, this cutting-edge book teaches the basics of healthy relationships, including friendship, dating, sexuality, and relating to God. Newly updated and expanded to include the latest research on relationship building and vital information on social networking, it provides readers with proven tools for making bad relationships better and good relationships great.A workbook is also available, which contains dozens of self-tests and assessments that will help readers determine their relational readiness, the health of the home they grew up in, their understanding of gender differences, and much more. Real Relationships and the Real Relationships Workbook furnish an honest and timely guide to forming the rich relationships that are life's greatest treasure.

Digging below the surface to take you to a whole new level. Offering expert advice and practical tools for improving the most important aspect of human life, this workbook is integral to getting the most out of Real Relationships--Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott's updated and expanded edition of their classic and bestselling book, Relationships.Containing dozens of self-tests and assessments, this workbook will help you determine: your relational readiness, the health of the home you grew up in, your understanding of gender differences, and much more.Used in conjunction with the Real Relationships book, the Real Relationships Workbook digs below the surface to the depths of human interactions, helping you make your bad relationships better and your good relationships great, taking your life to a whole new level.The Real Relationships book--which includes a FREE interactive online assessment and vital information on virtual friendships and online dating--and Real Relationships Workbook reveal the secrets for healthy, authentic, and meaningful connections.Your relationships will never be the same.

Help little ones understand that God created each part of their bodies so they can enjoy life and everything in it. In this delightful board book by well-known author and family therapist Leslie Parrott, children can follow along with Toucan––with a great big nose––as he helps them learn God loves each one of them completely.

God didn't create marriage to frustrate us, test us, or to make us feel unworthy or inadequate. He created marriage to be the most fulfilling and sacred of all human covenants. It was designed to be passionate and rewarding and to meet our deepest needs and desires. And it was meant to last a lifetime. So how do you build an indestructible marriage that is filled with passion, purpose, and excitement?In Lifelong Love Affair, Jimmy Evans shows couples how to embrace God's dream for their marriage, cultivate romance and fun, and fulfill each other's spiritual, emotional, and sexual needs. With more marriages today ending in divorces than ever before, and more young people cohabiting rather than getting married, the message of this book is sorely needed. Any married couple and anyone considering marriage will find Lifelong Love Affair an essential tool they will turn to again and again for inspiration and strength. Foreword by Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott.

#1 New York Times bestselling authors and renowned psychologists Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott share the single most important secret to happy relationships.Relationships are rife with disappointment--but they are also the primary source of personal happiness. So it is no surprise that the number one question Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott hear over and over is, What's the single most important thing you can do for your relationships?After over twenty-five years of researching, writing, and speaking on this subject, in Healthy Me, Healthy Us the Parrotts have whittled down their answer to the truth contained in this single sentence: if you try to build intimacy with another person before you have gotten whole on your own, all your relationships become an attempt to complete yourself.  Relationship skills, tips, and tactics? Sure. They have their place. But meaningful relationships--the kind we all long for--grow from something deeper, something stronger, something that has more to do with being than doing.This groundbreaking book provides the three hallmarks to psychological, emotional, and spiritual health, pointing the way to true and lasting wholeness that can revolutionize every relationship you attempt to build.

Love Talk Starters is the perfect tool for better understanding each other. Each page offers creative, surprising, fun, and deep questions designed to engage couples in the romance-building conversations every thriving marriage needs. Every couple wants to connect through meaningful conversations, yet when you finally find time to talk, it's often hard to know where to start. In this helpful little book, bestselling authors and respected marriage coaches Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott present 275 intriguing questions to kickstart meaningful conversations that will inspire strong and intimate connection in your relationship.Whether engaged, newlywed, or long-committed couples the closeness husbands and wives seek starts with inspiring dialogue - for date nights, special occasions, or any time you need to find your way back to each other.Designed to sharpen your love talk as a couple, and help you discover more about yourself, your partner, and your relationship, these Starters are just that - the start to the more fulfilling, joyful connection you want.