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491_9781610974813
Description:We yearn to be accepted and loved for who we really are. Unfortunately, we sabotage our efforts to develop successful relationships when we feel threatened. We play manipulative games with each other, protecting ourselves without realizing it. These subtle games are crippling our relationships.Lets Stop Playing Games addresses this issue with some serious fun, helping us:oexpose our unhealthy games and why we play them;oenjoy humorous yet sad stories that show how these games work (or dont work) for us; oexplore some game changers--practical, loving solutions to replace our games. In the end, we hope to be lovingly transformed in our relationships with our friends and family and even with God. We will be connected to each other, forming the authentic community we yearn for. What a great place to live! Endorsements:Im so grateful for Joes honesty about the games we all play and the hope that, despite our hang-ups, theres a way to be real with one another.-Jonathan Wilson-Hartgroveauthor of The Wisdom of StabilityJoe gives a personal glimpse of his journey that becomes a parable of our own. Knowing truth doesnt automatically keep us from thinking and communicating in ways that hide rather than reveal or that attempt to control rather than to grow. Gracefully dismantling guarded protections from too much light in the room, he shows us the way back. This book is a good window cleaning for the soul and a resource for rebuilding relationships. If you want authentic relationships that make for a full and rich life, this is a keepsake.-Donald MannPastor, Teacher, and Marriage & Family TherapistDoes your heart long for community and communion? God made us this way but many things can hinder us along the way. In the pages of this book you can find out what some of these hindrances are and how they impact your relationships. Practical and insightful, this approach bridges the gap between spiritual and relational understanding. Dra
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