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Marriage
Act of Marriage: The Beauty of Sexual Love by
Tim and Beverly LaHaye. MM paper. Written for those who are married or about to be. Some
underlining on a few pages in ink, otherwise in very good condition. $5.00-U (A)
Art of Understanding Your Mate, by Cecil
Osborne. With Leader's Guide. Zondervan, 1979. MM paper. Good condition, but back cover is
creased and a few pages have had the top corners bent. Pages clean and free of writing.
This book will help married couples understand each other better with insights from common
sense and psychology, case histories, and humorous examples. 4.50-U (A)
Art of Understanding Your Mate, by Cecil
Osborne. With Leader's Guide. Zondervan, 1979. MM paper. Good condition, but but there are
some spots on the spine, one of which penetrates through the first few pages, and a few
pages have had the bottom corners bent. Pages are free of writing. This book will help
married couples understand each other better with insights from common sense and
psychology, case histories, and humorous examples. 4.00-U (A)
If Only He Knew, by Gary Smalley with Steve
Scott. R.M. Marketing, Hardcover. Good + . Corners are bunped and there a few specks on
the front cover. OOP. Advice for husbands on making marriage better and wives happier.
BT#2229.
$7.50-U (B).
Letters to Karen, by Charlie W. Shedd. Spire,
1965. MM size. Good condition except for pages discoloring with age. A father's letters to
his engaged daughter to answer her question: "How can I keep him loving me
forever?" 2.50-U (A)
Love for a Lifetime: Building a Marriage that Will Go the
Distance, by James Dobson. 1993 hardcover edition with jacket. Book in
excellent condition. Jacket is worn at corners and edges. This is an excellent book for
couples who are married or considering marriage to read together. It is beautiful, with
full page color illustrations between chapters. 125 pages. BT#2615. $7.95-U (B)
Love, Honor, and Frustration: Struggling for Survival in an Unhappy Marriage, by
Allison Hughes. OP. Zondervan, trade paper. Originally printed in 1977 under title Love,
Honor and Obesity. Very good condition except for small chunk missing from
very top of edge of back wrap. Back wrap also has a couple of slight creases. This book
offers help to Christian women who are living frustrating lives with domineering,
overbearing, insensitive, or just plain obnoxious Christian husbands. 167 pages.
BT-1089, $15.00 (B)
Marrying Again: A Guide for Christians by David
Hocking. Revell, 1983, hardcover in jacket. 157 pages. David Hocking provides his advice
based on what the Bible says about divorce and remarriage. This is for those for are
seeking a Biblical answer to the question of whether it's ever right to remarry after a
divorce and under what circumstances. Bottom corner of boards and jacket bumped. Otherwise
like new, an unread book. BT#2677. $10.00-U (B)
Me? Obey Him? by Elizabeth Rice Handford. The
obedient wife and God's way of blessing in the home. Written by a Baptist minister's wife.
93 pages. Very Good condition. BTH-3715. .$5.00-U (A)
To Have and to Hold, by Jill Renrich. OP. Very
good condition. The author presents a view of the Christian woman who knows how to accept
herself as a woman and to be a truly helpful helpmate without losing her individuality.
Gives advice on how to cope with the most common normal marriage problems from a Biblical
perspective. 10.00-U (A)
Parenting and Family Life
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Questions Children Ask About Right from Wrong With Answers from the Bible
by
James Wilhoit, Daryl Lucas, David Veerman, James Glvin, and Rick Osborne. Tyndale House,
trade paperback. Introduction by Josh McDowell. A group of pastors, professors, and
Christian educators provide helpful answers from the Bible to help parents answer their
children's questions about morality. Examples: Why do people do wrong when they know it's
wrong? How can I tell right from wrong? When I ask a question, why do you always tell me
what the Bible says? Why does God have rules? Is it all right to tell a lie when you are
embarrassed or scared? Why do some people make music with bad words? Why don't you let us
watch certain TV shows? On TV, why do people who aren't married live together? Why do I
have to obey my parents? Is it OK to tell secrets to parents? Is it OK to bug my sister?
If I'm supposed to love everybody, why am I supposed to stay away from certain kids? Why
doesn't God want us to have fun? If my parents are arguing, is it OK to tell them to stop?
This is only a sampling of the many questions in the areas of Right and Wrong; God, the
Bible, and Conscience; Truth or Consequences; Telling the Truth; School Days and TV Daze;
Family Matters; and Friends and Enemies. 103 questions in all. Each has a question with a
cartoon drawing on the left-hand page, and an answer with key verses, related verses, and
sometimes related questions and notes to parents on the opposite right-hand page. VG:
Light wear to edges and corners of wraps. Bottom edge has some small spots. BT-2917.
$5.00-U (A)
Bible Hints on Rearing Children for Christian Parents,
by William Orr. Scripture Press, 1955. Pamphlet. Good condition. 32 pages.
$3.99-U (A)
The Child in the Christian Home: A Practical Psychology of
Christian parents and Church Workers by Margaret Bailey Jacobsen.
Scripture Press, 1959. Hardcover with jacket. First edition. Aimed at parents and church
workers who want to help children develop a healthy emotional and spiritual life and
introduce them to Jesus. Illustrations are B/W. 200 pages, including index. VG-/G-.
Corners are lightly bumped and front cover is slightly discolored near top edge. There is
a long mark on the rear end paper. Otherwise the book is clean and bright inside. there is
also light edge wear on the cover. the jacket is rubbed in several places and moderately
worn and edges and corners, with some tears. OOP. BT#1552. $20.00-U (B)
Children at Risk: The Battle for the Hearts and Minds of Our
Kids, by James Dobson and Gary L. Bauer. The authors pinpoint the various
battlefields between the values secular humanism and traditional Christian values --
classrooms, television, the popular culture, the church, and the family -- and show how
children are affected by their experiences in those arenas. Contains ideas and suggestions
for parents who want to counter the negative influences on their children. Hardcover, VG/
G. Corners are a little bumped, and jacket is creased and torn near edges. Inside is clean
and bright. BT#2614. $14.50-U (B)
Christian Parenting and Child Care, by William
Sears, M.D. Hardcover, jacket has creases, end papers have some dirty fingerprints, and
edges have some stains. Otherwise in very good condition. This book covers
everything from committing to having a child and preparing to become Christian
parents to pregnancy, childbirth, becoming a family, parenting styles, how
working mothers can manage, nighttime parenting, responding to a baby's cries,
handling a high-needs or fussy child, feeding and weaning, caring for an infant,
childhood diseases, developmental concerns such as toilet training and sibling
rivalry, discipline through all stages of childhood, educational concerns, sex
education, electronic influences, and single parenting. 420 pages.
BTH-3011. $10.00-U (C)
Computer-Age Parenting: Learning Together with Your Family Personal Computer,
by Peter Scarf. Suggests ways parents can encourage intellectual growth through family
computer activities. Technology and software covered in this books is out-of-date (1984),
but many of the ideas aren't. Like new. 2.00-U (A)
Effective Parent: Biblical Principles of Parenting,
by Cyril Barber and Gary Strauss. Written by faculty members of the Rosemead Graduate
School of Professional Psychology (Christian). 3.95-U ((A)
Finally -- Family Devotions That Work, by Terry
Hall. OP. Moody Press, trade paper. The author gives suggestions for fun and creative ways
to enhance family devotions, including special projects to do together, acting out
stories, and more. These suggestions will turn your devotional time into more than just
devotions, but instead time spent together as a family involved in activities that are
Bible centered. 119 pages. Very good condition. BT #1087, $15.00 (A)
Home
Built Discipline: Developing Initiative, Self-control, and Responsibility in
Your Child by Raymond and Dorothy Moore. Thomas Nelson, 1987, first
edition, hardcover with dust jacket. NF/VG. The Moores, pioneers of the home
school movement and respected leaders in child development, share ten tools for
common sense discipline that will not only help your child, but will also make
you happier and more productive. The Moores feel parents too often think of
discipline as another word for punishment, but this book goes back to its roots
in discipleship and teaches you how to develop the gifts and skills of love,
firmness, and consistency that will provide your child with a balanced, stable
foundation on which to grow. Condition: Very light wear to dust jacket.
Otherwise like new. BTH-3256. $12.00-U (B)
How to Keep Your Kids on Your Team, by Charles
Stanley. Hardcover. VG/G. Special Focus on the Family Edition. Contains practical ideas
for teaching your children about faith, responsibility, and your unconditional love from
them. A Biblical action plan for raising morally healthy children. Jacket has some creases
and very small tears, especially near edges. Book itself is in very good condition. This
is not a remainder. BT #929, $8.00-U (B)
Hyperactive Child and the Family: The Complete What-to-Do
Handbook, by John F. Taylor, a clinical psychologist who lives and practices
in Oregon. The book helps identify hyperactivity by discussing symptoms. It also discusses
approaches to treatment, how the child's hyperactivity affects the rest of the family and
his own self-esteem, and how it affects a child in school. Paper, 241 indexed pages.
Covers are well worn and pages are a little dog-eared. There is some soiling on edges.
Otherwise in good condition. 2.50-U (B)
A Man's Touch by Charles F. Stanley. (Originally
titled Is There a Man in the House?) MM paper, poor condition. Major defect is
that someone has scribbled on the inside front wrap and first four leaves, ending on the
preface page. The rest of the pages are free of writing. Wraps are creased.
Still a good
reading copy. $3.00-U (A)
Mario's Big Question: Where do I belong? A Child's Guide
through Adoption. By Carolyn Nystrom. OP. Hardcover, illustrated boards, no
jacket. Lion, 1987. Very good condition. For ages 8-12. Relates the process of being
adopted in a human family to the process of being adopted into God's family. 45 pages.
Illustrated in color. $15.00 (A)
My Parents Got A Divorce, edited by Gary
Sprague. Chariot, 1992. Trade paper, first printing. . Almost like new. Forward by Tony
Campolo. This is a book by and primarily for kids. Children share their hurts from having
divorced parents and tell how God helped them through it. 10.00-U (B)
Parenting Adolescents, by Kevin Huggins.
The author examines the many ties between rearing mature, Christ-like kids, and developing
maturity, wisdom, and Christlikeness in your own life. Rather than offering a series of
formulas designed to generate better behavior in your kids, he shows how the normal ups
and downs of family life can be used to build true love and godly character in you and
your teens at the same time. NavPress, 1992. Foreword by Larry Crabb. 256 pages. Large
trade paper. BT # 2168. $6.00-U (B)
Parenting Isn't for Cowards, by James Dobson.
Word Books, 1997, Normal size hardcover edition. Almost like new except for gift
inscription. 239 pages. 10.00-U (B)
Parents' Rights, by John W. Whitehead. This is a clear Christian
statement on the rights of parents and how they can be protected. Very good condition.
4.50-U (A)
Preparing for Adolescence, by Dr. James Dobson. MM paper. Good
condition, 4th Vision House printing, 1980. 2.50-U (A)
Preparing for Adolescence, by Dr. James Dobson. MM paper, 3rd
Bantam printing, 1981. Pretty good condition. BT #2174. $2.00-U (A)
Raising Adopted Children
by Lois Melina. Harper
and Row trade paper, 1989. 274 pages. This book discusses issues all adoptive
parents will have to deal with: when and how to tell your child he is adopted,
what schools should be told about your adopted child, how bonding takes place,
how adoption makes adolescent upheavals more pronounced, etc. Very good
condition. Previous owner name on first page. BT-3207. $8.50-U (B)
Shaping of a Christian
Family, by Elisabeth
Elliot. Hardcover, Thomas Nelson, 1992. Near Fine condition. One tiny chip/tear at top of
jacket spine. One of America's best -known and respected Christian women shares her
valuable insights on family life, including trust, discipline, courtesy, teaching by
example, the Lord's Day, hospitality, and much, much more. BT-1397. 19.99-U (B)
The Strong-Willed Child, by Dr. James Dobson,
hardcover 1978 edition. Book in very good condition, but jacket has a teat near top of
front and is dull with signs of wear. 6.00-U (C)
Take Time to Smell the Dandelions by Karla C. Erickson. Bookcraft,
1979. HC. This book is filled with tips for making parenting a delight by taking
time to share with children and spouse. It is filled with practical tips for
smoothing the rough places of family life, handling the morning rush, making
bedtime more peaceful, providing meals without hassle, and enhancing
communication between family members. The author is writing from an LDS
perspective. Condition: NF/G. Small brown spot on title page that also shows on
the other side. Tiny spot on bottom of front board. Dust jacket has light
creases and chipping and small tears, on of which is open, along edges.
The worst of these shows in the image in the lower bottom corner. 88 pages.
BTH-4953. $6.50
Tough-Minded
Parenting by Joe Batten, Wendy Havemann, Bill Pearce, and Gail Pedersen.
Broadman, 1991, hardcover with dust jacket. This book helps parents deal with such issues
as running away, child abuse, alcohol use, and a child's getting arrested. The author also
states clearly that many of the nation and world's problems are rooted in what's happening
in families. He shows that his tough-minded philosophy is rooted in the basic truths of
our culture and how it can provide solutions for parents. He believes that unconditional
love, clear expectation, honesty, strength building, hope, faith, and communication in the
family can help solve many of the world's problems. He shows the role of values in child
development, and helps parents rebuild confidence in their ability to raise their children
effectively. Condition: VG/G+: Lightly bumped board corners. Dust jacket has some small
tears and some chipping along edges and corners. 223 pages. BT-2920. $7.50-U (B)
Why Did God Let Grandpa Die? and 15 Other Difficult
Questions Children Ask by Phoebe Cranor. Dimension Books, 1976. MM
paperback. 128 pages. The author helps parents and teachers with a frequent
concern: just how does one answer those difficult questions children ask about
spiritual matters? Each chapter centers on one question and is presented in
three parts: the author's actual experience; her word-for-word answer to the
question, and a list of Scriptures which support her reply. Some of the
questions addressed include: How Do We Know God Hears Us? How Did the World
Begin? Where is Heaven? Why is Tommy So Mean? What is Sin? Why Does God Allow
Suffering? Condition is good: Moderate wear to wraps, especially at edges and
corners, with some chipping. Light stains on inside front cover and first page.
BT-3248. $10.00-U (A)
You and Your Child, by Charles Swindoll. The
author shares what is needed for raising children successfully -- love, discipline, and
the wisdom of the Scriptures. He shows parents how to work with their children to help
them achieve their God-given potential. A pocket-size paperback, fairly good condition.
2.50-U (A)
The Single Life
Dancing with the Times: What's a Young Adult to Believe?
by Pearl Evans. Helps teens think through their values and beliefs on most subjects that
affect them from politics to dating. It is evident that the author supports Christian
values, but the book does not bring up Christianity or the Bible. The author's purpose was
probably to make contact with students in public schools. New condition. 2.00-U (A)
How Far Can I Go, by Larry Richards. The author
challenges teens to set well-thought-out limits and them live by them instead of letting
sexual feelings get out of control. He encourages teens, instead, to use dating to build
meaningful relationships, express real love, and achieve mature, unselfish attitudes. Fair
condition. 2.00-U (A)
Too Close Too Soon, by Jim Talley and Bobbie
Reed. Trade paper, Nelson, fair condition.OP. Wraps have creases and other minor defects.
Book looks at though it might have been wet at one time because of over-all mild wrinkling
and light corner stain on many pages at back half of book. This book gives expert tested
advice on how to distinguish attraction from love--and avoid the disillusionment of
premature intimacy. BT #965, $6.00-U (B)
Waiting for Her Isaac by Mr. and Mrs. Stephen B.
Castleberry. The story (fictional) of one young woman's spiritual preparation for marriage
and her courtship. Written and published by a home school family. Very good condition with
a little chipping at edges. 8.00-U (A)
Sex Education and Abortion
Aborted Women: Silent No More, by David
Reardon. Hardcover, very good except for pealing laminate, along with light edge and corner
wear, on dust jacket. Board corners are lightly bumped. in new condition except for
wrinkled dust jacket. Tells the stories of women who have had abortions and later
regretted them. It challenges the belief that abortion is ever a good choice for women.
372 pages. Out of Print. BT-2898. $25.00-U (B)
Issues of Life and Death: Abortion, Euthanasia, Genetic
Engineering, Birth Control, by Norman Anderson, published by IVP, 130
indexed pages. Discusses the ethics of these issues and also those involved in capital
punishment, revolution, and war. The author is a retired law professor (University of
London). 2.50-U (A)
Just Like Ice Cream, by Lissa Halls Johnson. Tyndale, MM paper,
1995. Very good condition. Julie is pregnant at 16 after a glorious summer romance. Her
boyfriend has gone back to school, and she is faced with telling her parents and facing
her friends. Though she is desperate and afraid, she struggles to find the courage to make
it through. Finally a good friend comes to help her, and she is able to find strength and
comfort in the Lord. The title comes from the boyfriend's seductive line that sex is just
like ice cream, something to be enjoyed while on is young. Though this is fiction, it is a
good book for those girls approaching a time they may be faced with sexual temptation.
3.00-U (A)
Psychology and Relationships Outside
the Family
Friends and Friendship: The Secrets of Drawing Closer
by Jerry and Mary White. Navpress, 1982, trade paper. The authors discuss the needs of
Christians for intimacy in human relationships, without which they are lonely.They explain
how Christ's love can help you deal with loneliness, how you can make and keep friends,
and when you are justified in backing off from making new friends. There is also help in
healing wounded friendships. Over all good condition. Some small stains and sticker
removal damage on front cover. Old price stick on back cover. Small tear at top of front
cover next to spine. Someone filled in the self-evaluation at the back in pencil, but it
should be easy to erase. 191 pages. BT#2037. $10.00-U (A)
Friendships of Women, by Dee Brestin, Victor
Books, 1988 edition. Very good condition except for what appears to be a coffee or tea
stain in top corner edge of book that permeates most pages, but does not go beyond margins
into text. Recommended by James Dobson as a must read for all women. Dee Brestin opens the
Bible to reveal a pattern for friendship that can unleash and channel your gift for
intimacy and help you be the redemptive agent God meant you to be. 3.00-U (B)
God's Psychiatry, by Charles Allen. Spire, 1973.
MM paper. Very good condition. 2.50-U (A)
God's Psychiatry, by Charles Allen. Spire, 1972.
MM paper. Very good condition. Inside covers and pages getting dark at edges. 2.00-U (A)
How to be a People Helper by Dr. Gary Collins. .
Paper. Light edge and corner wear. Advice on how to help hurting people. Some highlighting
of text. 3.00-U (A)
Lonely Now, by Nicky Cruz, who uses this book to
explore the world of "uptight youth," and lets them "rap about their
hang-ups," as he tries to provide them with answers that work. Special Charisma
Edition, paper, 1972. Fair condition, but has suffered some water damage that has left
light stains and wrinkles in the pages. Good reading copy. 5.00-U (A)
Love Yourself: Self-Acceptance and Depression by
Walter Trobisch. InterVarsity Press, 1997. The themes of this book are self-love vs.
self-hate, self-acceptance vs. self rejection, the joy of living as contrasted to the
depths of depression. As usual, Dr. Trobisch shares some of the stories of real people he
has counseled. MM paper, good condition except for some creases on front cover, some
underlining in ink, and light edge wear. BT#2374. $4.00-U (A)
Love Yourself: Self-Acceptance and Depression
by
Walter Trobisch. InterVarsity Press, 1997. The themes of this book are self-love vs.
self-hate, self-acceptance vs. self rejection, the joy of living as contrasted to the
depths of depression. As usual, Dr. Trobisch shares some of the stories of real people he
has counseled. MM paper, very good condition. Almost invisible discoloration in top
corner of front cover. Light edge wear. BT2375. $5.00-U (A)
The Verbally Abusive Relationship: How to recognize it and how
to respond, by Patricia Evans. Bo Adams, 1992. Very good condition. This is
a secular book designed to help verbally abused women who don't know how to cope with it.
5.00-U (B)
