The Gift of the Blessing

by Gary Smalley, John Trent

This special edition of Gary Smalley and John Trent's best-selling book offers a fresh, updated look at the life-changing gift the Bible calls "the blessing." The unconditional love and approval that comes with the blessing is an important element of our self-esteem and emotional well-being. And many of us -perhaps unknowingly- spend a lifetime striving for this acceptance.

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction, Family, Christian, Christianity, Christian Living, Christian Non Fiction

287 pages, Hardcover

First published July 14, 1993

About the author

Gary Smalley was one of the country's best-known authors and speakers on family relationships. He was the award-winning, best-selling author or coauthor of sixteen books, as well as several popular films and videos. The Blessing and The Two Sides of Love have won Gold Medallions, The Language of Love won the Angel Award as the best contribution to family life, and his other titles have received Silver Medallions. His national infomercial Hidden Keys to Loving Relationships has been viewed by television audiences all over the world.

Dr. Greg Smalley graduated with his doctorate degree in clinical psychology from Rosemead School of Psychology at Biola University in Southern California. He also holds master's degrees in counseling psychology (Denver Seminary) and clinical psychology (Rosemead). Dr. Smalley is the director of research and development at Smalley Relationship Center in Branson, Missouri. He lives in Ozark, Missouri with his wife, Erin, and their two daughters, Taylor and Madalyn.

Reviews

[Monta · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a terrific book to read if you have children. I was amazed how blessing my children would have such an impact on their lives. It is more that just approval and ties blessings of the Old Testament into how it relates to us today. Deals with not getting blessings from your parents and how to change the cycle. Great read!

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this book several years ago and enjoyed reading it again. Reminded me of the concept of the blessing regarding relationships and how important they are. Strongly recommended especially for parents.

[Sergiu S. Dobre · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have just reread the first edition of the book and I enjoyed it just as much as the first time I read it!

A very good book that I highly recommend!