We have been traveling to promote the book and speaking at conferences for the last two weeks, and God has moved in a glorious way! We spent last week with 6000 people at the American Association Christian Counselors World Conference where we spoke and did a book signing. People all over are reading Becoming a Family That Heals, and we are on the radio every weekend on Focus on the Family’s Weekend Radio show along with many other shows across the country. It brings life to our souls to hear how this book has helped many people move to healing in their lives and in their relationships. The book has also been reviewed on many blog spots. Here is what Deenasbooks.blogspot.com said:

Normally, I’m leary of any psychology, Christian or otherwise. But this book is something I’ve lived in my own family, and I found it extremely helpful. And I wasn’t even looking for help…well, I was praying, but not LOOKING:-)

“Becoming a Family That Heals” isn’t what I thought it would be. When I first saw the title, I thought it was about being a safe haven for those who’ve been wounded. Instead, it’s about creating a safe haven for YOU and for your family. Within your own home.

Drs. Beverly and Tom Rodgers write from personal and clinical experience, which always gains my respect. I say don’t talk it if you haven’t walked it. And they’ve done both.

With compassion and understanding, the two walk us through a case involving Amy and Bill…I’m not finished, so I don’t know if they are a real couple or a case study created for the book.

I saw a lot of myself in Bill, and a lot of my spouse in Amy. When the authors discussed how like-wounded people can find one another, it reminded me of the first long conversation I had with Dave…if you want to know about it, email me!

I’d recommend this book to couples who are wanting some healing in their marriage, their family, or just a better way to live life as a family. I have a lot of respect for couples who are struggling, and I believe this book could hold some answers for them.

Learn about the Soul-Healing Love Method the Rodgers’ have been teaching since the 1980’s (I hate calling anything a method, but I suppose that’s what it is). It makes sense, and I plan on incorporating it into how I interact with my husband and my kids.

I’m giving “Becoming the Family That Heals” four out of five bookmarks, with a broken-yet-healed heart as a charm. As long as you’re living, hope is always there. With Jesus, that is!

Happy Reading!

It has been a busy two weeks answering calls from wounded listeners who heard us on Focus on the Family’s National Radio show and weekend magazine. We are on every Saturday this month on the section called –Tough Questions. We are discussing our newest book—Becoming a Family That Heals.

Here is what viewers have said, “This book speaks to what is going on with me and my family more than anything I have read. For the first time I have insight into my behavior.”       Beth from Texas.

“The book has blessed me tremendously and helped me see how to parent my own children in a healthier way.”        Bill from Virginia.

“I always knew that my childhood might have something to do with how I act today. My mom was very abusive, but when I became a Christian I was told that I should just put it behind me and move on. I now know that if I don’t deal with my past, and allow the Lord to heal it, it is sure to haunt my future. Like you say in the book, ‘You can’t heal what you can’t feel.’”        Amy from Michigan.

These insights make our souls dance and help us see that the pain we went through in childhood can be used to help others. It is indeed true that God does not waist pain! We will be doing a seminar on the book called—The Family You’ve Always Wanted—at Central Church of God, in Charlotte, NC, Saturday Nov 6, 9-12:30.

If you come, stop and tell us your story. We’d love to hear it!