{"product_id":"9781935273998","title":"Relationships: A Mess Worth Making","description":"While skillfully identifying the deeper issues that keep  relationships less than they are designed to be, Tim Lane and Paul Tripp  show readers how to experience the other side of relationships as well.  They convincingly testify of the power of God's presence to bring  believers to the place where:\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003eConflicts actually get resolved\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eTough conversations turn out positive\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eForgiveness is granted and real love is expressed and shared\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eCasual relationships mature into deep friendships\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eWeaknesses are overlooked and strengths are applauded\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003ePeople are honest without being mean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eA  book about relationships, written within the context of their own  friendship, Tim and Paul's new offering is straightforward about the  relational disappointments that we all suffer. But they are also  optimistic about the power of grace to redeem and restore our  relationships. Rather than presenting new or sophisticated techniques to  make relationships flourish, the authors instead focus on the basic  character qualities that can only be formed in the heart by the gospel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"We  are called to be people of great character so that when we do come in  contact with the world our character shapes and influences those around  us. Even though relationships are messy, they are also what God uses to  rescue us from ourselves,\"\u003c\/i\u003e say Tim and Paul.","brand":"New Growth Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47151845900528,"sku":"9781935273998","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781935273998_p0.jpg?v=1763656223","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781935273998","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}