The Smalley, Gary creator Trent, John 1952- text bibliography nyu New York Pocket c1986 1986 monographic eng

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252 p. ; 18 cm In search of the blessing -- The blessing : yesterday and today -- The first element of the blessing : meaningful touch -- The second element of the blessing : spoken words -- The third element of the blessing : expressing high value -- The fourth element of the blessing : picturing a special future -- The fifth element of the blessing : an active commitment -- Homes that withhold the blessing : part 1 -- Homes that withhold the blessing : part 2 -- Learning to live apart from the blessing -- Giving the blessing to your spouse and friends -- A church that gives the blessing -- Giving the blessing to your parents -- A final blessing Gary Smalley & John Trent Includes bibliographical references (p. 247-252) Family Religious life Parenting Religious aspects Christianity Blessing and cursing Self-esteem Religious aspects Christianity BV4526.2 .S52 1986 0671737430 9780671737436 RLM 020522 20210112161449.0 49848136