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The Blessing: Giving the Gift of Unconditional Love and Acceptance Kindle Edition

by John Trent (Author), Gary Smalley (Author), Kari Trent Stageberg (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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In this revised and updated edition, learn how the biblical gift of "The Blessing" is key to a child’s self-worth and emotional well-being. Children of every age long for the gift of The Blessing—the unconditional love and approval that comes from a healthy relationship with their parents.

This life-changing gift for Christian parents and their children, essential for instilling a deep sense of worthiness and unshakable emotional well-being, contains five essential elements:

  • Meaningful touch
  • A spoken message
  • Attaching high value
  • Picturing a special future
  • An active commitment

Offering solid, practical advice and a fresh perspective on making this gift a bigger part of our families, The Blessing powerfully communicates these biblically based elements as necessary to prepare children for positive future relationships, including their relationship with a loving God.

New to this updated edition are:

  • Giving The Blessing to others in your circle of influence
  • Practical application tools and stories of how this is lived out
  • Insight and help for those who didn’t receive The Blessing
  • How to create a lifestyle of blessing others

If you have missed out on the approval of your parents, the final chapters are for you. They include help for those who grew up without their own parent's blessing and provide ideas for blessing events.

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"Using biblical principles and the field of psychology, this production offers listeners a way to redeem their relationships with family and friends. Kelly Ryan Dolan narrates as though this work were his own. As the authors discuss the consequences of missing out on “the blessing” and help listeners figure out that it’s not too late to embrace it, listeners can hear tones of struggle and excitement in Dolan’s voice.  Since there is much to consider in its message, this audiobook requires listeners’ undivided attention. Familiarity with TheBlessing.com is also advised as listeners embark on the quest to give and receive “the blessing.” "
T.D. © AudioFile Portland, Maine

About the Author

Gary Smalley, well-known relationship expert, is the founder of the Smalley Relationship Center and the author of several dozen books, including the best-selling The Blessing and The Language of Love, as well as Food and Love and One Flame.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07KDYW1VL
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thomas Nelson; Enlarged edition (June 4, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 4, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 968 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Up to 5 simultaneous devices, per publisher limits
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
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    Dr. John Trent is an award-winning, best-selling author and speaker.

    He has published more than 20 books, including The Blessing, which has over 2 million copies in print.

    Dr. Trent has been a sought after keynote speaker, and has appeared on numerous radio and television programs including The Oprah Winfrey Show.

    He currently lives in Arizona, and runs StrongFamilies, a nonprofit dedicated to helping others find joy, restoration and connection in their most valuable relationships.

    Dr. Trent is also The Gary D. Chapman Chair of Marriage and Family Ministry and Therapy at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago.

    However, as Dr. Trent says, his biggest accomplishment is being married to his incredible wife of 38 years, Cindy. And being a father two amazing daughters Kari, who now is working with him at StrongFamilies, and his youngest daughter Laura, who is a nurse in the Dallas area.

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    Kari Trent Stageberg is a speaker and author best known for her work on the book, The Blessing. As a survivor of abuse, Kari's passion is to help everyone find freedom and healing. When she isn't writing or speaking, she spends her time enjoying the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her amazing husband, Joey. Kari also serves as the CEO of StrongFamilies, co-hosts the StrongFamilies Podcast, and helps nonprofits through her partnership with The Nonprofit Consulting Shop. For more information on bringing Kari to your next event, or to connect with her please visit KariTrentStageberg.com.

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Love this book. I was familiar with the author from other books and was very inspired and motivated by this book as well. People do not realize that intentionally blessing others is as important as praying for them. I highly recommend this book.
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Evon Austin
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024
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Love this book and the idea from the movie, "Show Me the Father."
Making plans to write my own blessing for each of my adult children and close friends...even my Pastor.
It's soo inspiring for creating "the Blessing" for others who are close to your heart as a special, loving gift. <3
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Author Damien K. H. Nash
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Book on Parenting
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2024
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This is a really good book. Bought is several years ago but just picked up a couple days ago to go back and read one of the chapters on how to bless when it hard. I highly recommend reading this book before having children. Great information.
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JMJ Mom
5.0 out of 5 stars May You Be Blessed!
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2024
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The author has kindly found a way to help people connect every living being with God. How amazing it would have been to grow up living from this perspective. I highly recommend learning how to give and receive the blessing! It has helped turn my life back into the loving light of God after a very dark soulful journey.
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HS Mom of 4
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for all parents!
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2011
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In our world of fast everything, do we really have the time to bless our children, spouses, families and friends? I know my own time management is stretched to the limit with keeping our home, educating our children, being an involved wife, and so much more. So, how do we bless others? Why is it so important?

In The Blessing (revised and updated), John Trent and Gary Smalley introduce us to 5 biblically proven ways to bless our children and others. With many examples, both from scripture and the counseling practices of the authors, the elements are not only defined, but also put in context for us.

"Children from every age long for the gift of "the blessing" - the unconditional love and approval that come from a healty relationship with their parents. This life-changing gift, essential for instilling a deep sense of self-worth and unshakable emotional well-being, contains these five essential elements:"

Meaningful touch
A spoken message
Attaching high value
Picturing a special future
An active commitment

Each biblical element of the blessing is discussed and modeled in the book In this revised edition, the authors have included practical ideas, questions, exercises, and links for online resources. There is a section for planning a blessing event for a child, preparing a written keepsake blessing, and living out the blessing every day of our lives.

For adults who have missed out on the blessing in their own lives, ths book includes hope for "reversing the curse" and helps readers find blessing in situations of divorce, death, desertion, adoption, and blended families.

I especially liked the chapters "If You Missed the Blessing" and "Reversing the Curse." I know many adults that didn't grow up in a loving environment and continually seek the blessing in any way possible - not all healthy ways, either. This cursed can be reversed, and these parents can bless their children!

I learned many ways to bless my children and family from this book. This book is one that I will refer to often. I read (and reread) parts of this book over 3 week's time. The Blessing is a book that you read in small chunks and mull over each point.

I highly recommend this book for every parent ----- no matter the ages of their children!

My rating: 6 out of 5 stars

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I received a complimentary copy of this book from booksneeze.com, a part of the Thomas Nelson Publisher, for my honest review.
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Nancy Gaston
4.0 out of 5 stars Old message, well told
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2012
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The old story of children and adults seeking and not receiving a parent's blessing is retold here, with some touching and even heart-wrenching anecdotes. The five elements of an effective blessing are clearly delineated, and the challenge to parents is clear. As someone working with adults, I wished for more specifics about how to help adults heal by blessing them later in life, but it was still a good read and a useful resource.
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Tyson
5.0 out of 5 stars this book was a piece of the puzzle for me
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2023
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As someone who grew up with some emotional and spiritual neglect, this book was a piece of the puzzle for me. It helped me grasp some of what I missed out on, and why I struggle with wounds as an adult. And it helped me see how I can embrace them for myself now!

I really resonated with the part about Esau's cry for a blessing too! I felt like it was a similar cry my heart has had since I was a child.

I highly recommend this book to others like me and parents who want to give their children more!
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Melani Hainesworth
5.0 out of 5 stars A Pivotal Must-Read for those who didn't get their blessing!
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2023
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I loved this book. It really helped put perspective and clarity on some of the unanswered questions that I had concerning the past. Anyone who has or is struggling with healing from their past should read this book. It will definitely aid in your understanding, healing and journey onward.
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BDLAV30
5.0 out of 5 stars Life Changing
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2022
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This is a life changing book! I have 3 young children and my husband and I are struggling to parent one in particular. Our family joy and balance have been off. My counselor recommended this book and it's truly life changing. It helped me realize I had missed out on the blessing in my own life and that effects all future relationships. In just one week the impact this book has made in my home is amazing. I thought by telling my child the things he needed to improve because otherwise he would fail in this area, and that area was a loving way of teaching him about life. After reading this I see that I'm likely contributing to the problem and to his negative attitude.
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Danielle
5.0 out of 5 stars READ THIS BOOK!...
Reviewed in Canada on January 21, 2020
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I enjoy reading this book. It can connect to alot of people or families out there. I recommend this book to all my friend's.
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Tee
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 9, 2013
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I have been so blessed by this book. Insightful, useful and much needed for parents who desire to bless their children.
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Ellen Diane Ford
5.0 out of 5 stars The Blessing is a life changing book that can help ...
Reviewed in Canada on June 8, 2016
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The Blessing is a life changing book that can help you understand your own experiences,and assist you in raising your own children. A must read for every parent.
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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent service
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 22, 2013
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