God along with the patriarchs in the Bible clearly spoke of blessings and curses and the power and importance of them. However, whether we acknowledge this truth or not, it is both real and relevant, and it applies to us, our children, and our children's children. After living life on a roller coaster of ups and downs, Billy O'Neal discovered the power and importance of a father's blessing. That same day he made the decision to do everything in his power to receive the blessing of his father. This would be easier said than done because Billy hadn't seen or heard from his father in over 15 years! He left one morning with nothing more than an address to find his father in the North Georgia Mountains. What happened that day changed his future, along with the future of his children's children, forever. This anointed testimony has inspired many to take action. This redemptive true story of a father and son will inspire you to give or receive your father's blessing!

Argues that the most important thing a father can do for his child is bless them and a blessing can be a gentle touch, a loving hug, or a powerful verbal message of unconditional love.

A Frank Hammond Booklet. Can the marriage bed be defiled? The author provides helpful advice on how to keep the Marriage Bed pure before the Lord. Drawing from God's emphasis on purity and holiness in our lives, the booklet explains how to avoid perverse sexual demonic activity in a home. Learn more about what defiles the marriage bed. Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled. (Heb. 13:4) Ideas for a successful marriage.

You were created to be God’s agent of blessing to your children Blessing is a custom established by God and is meant to function in every family. In fact, there are seven critical times in each of our lives when God wants to give us a powerful message of identity and destiny. In The Power of a Parent’s Blessing Craig Hill explains each of these times, answering key questions such as: · What is the key identity question to be answered in your child’s heart? · When is the appropriate time to bless? · What are potential consequences of not blessing? · What is the role of each parent in blessing at this specific time? · What are practical tools to use in blessing? It is never to late to start your children on the road to fulfilling their destinies. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, or step-parent, these powerful blessings will help the children in your life to prosper.

New Softcover Edition with Index! Considered by Ratzinger devotees as his greatest work on the Liturgy, this profound and beautifully written treatment of the "great prayer of the Church" will help readers rediscover the Liturgy in all its hidden spiritual wealth and transcendent grandeur as the very center of our Christian life. Among the many liturgical issues that he covers in this work, Cardinal Ratzinger discusses fundamental misunderstandings of the Second Vatican Council's intentions for liturgical renewal, especially the orientation of prayer at the Eucharistic sacrifice, the placement of the tabernacle, and the posture of kneeling. Other important topics he discusses include the following: the essence of worship; Jewish roots and new elements of the Christian Liturgy; the historic and cosmic dimensions of the Liturgy; the relationship of the Liturgy to time and space; art, music, and the Liturgy; active participation of all the faithful; gestures, posture, and vestments. "My purpose here is to assist this renewal of understanding of the Liturgy. Its basic intentions coincide with what Guardini wanted to achieve. The only difference is that I have had to translate what Guardini did at the end of the First World War, in a totally different historical situation, into the context of our present-day questions, hopes, and dangers. Like Guardini, I am not attempting to involve myself with scholarly discussion and research. I am simply offering an aid to the understanding of the faith and to the right way to give the faith its central form of expression in the Liturgy." - Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, from the preface

DIV This is a resource intended to equip fathers to bestow blessings upon their children in several key areas./div

Easily give your kids the affirmation they need in 30 easy, affordable, and practical ways. The Blessing isn't just another parenting formula--it's a powerful, yet simple, biblical concept that will strengthen all your relationships. Perfect for parents with children of any age. Statistics show that a father's presence in the lives of his children promotes higher levels of school performance, better psychological development, positive relational skills, and decreased exposure to violence, substance abuse, and poverty. Experience the Power of the Biblical Blessing in Your Children's Lives Transform your relationship with your children with the blessings God intended for us all. Expert John Trent unpacks the biblical model of the Blessing to help families create a culture of love, appreciation, and commitment for one another. This 112-page book will teach you how to--Get involved in your children's livesExpress active commitment, encouragement, and supportShow your love in ways kids will appreciateBuild a foundation for lifelong relationships with your sons and daughters3 Key Features of the Blessing Books 1. 30 Practical, Affordable, and Easy Ways to Bless Your Children Packed with 30 simple activities to show your sons or daughters that you love and appreciate them! From getting tech-savvy on the Web to Scripture-memorizing, easily turn these basic activities into insightful blessings that will positively impact your kids for a lifetime! 2. Unlock Your Potential for Blessing with the LOGB(R) Strengths Quiz Included in this book is Dr. John Trent's famous Lion-Otter-Golden Retriever-Beaver Strengths Assessment that you can use to help determine your God-given strengths and for those of your kids too! Knowing your strengths is more than just a fun quiz: just like knowing your love languages, it will help you encourage and support your children like never before! 3. Clear Overview of Biblical Principles for Encouraging and Loving Your Children This easy-to-read book will help you demonstrate the message that God has for us all: every child in every home deserves to know that Jesus is crazy about them. Make this truth a reality for your child through the gift of the Blessing so they can be free to serve others, gain personal strength, and grow in responsibility. Help them embrace the truth that with God's love, they can do and be more than they ever imagined. What are the 5 Elements of the Blessing? But what exactly does it mean to give a blessing? The Blessing as described in Scripture always included five elements: Meaningful and appropriate touchA spoken messageAttaching high value to the one being blessedPicturing a special future for him or herAn active commitment to fulfill the blessingAbout The Blessing Books by John Trent Based on the best-selling book written by Dr. John Trent and Gary Smalley, The Blessing, these Bible-based, easy-to-read books encourage family members to be a blessing to one another. With specific books tailored for husbands, wives, fathers, and mothers, Dr. Trent dives into the practical and biblically-based attitudes and actions necessary for positive relationships within a family. Find these other titles also by John Trent: 30 Ways a Mother Can Bless Her Children30 Ways a Husband Can Bless His Wife30 Ways a Wife Can Bless Her Husband

This book brings to our attention something we have either forgotten or perhaps never even noticed - that words of blessing spoken over us can be life-changing.

A wonderful outpouring of the Holy Spirit is happening at John Arnott's church in Toronto, Canada. You've probably heard about it as "the Toronto Blessing." Thankfully, it's not confined to Toronto, and here's your chance to experience it for yourself. With extraordinary fire-hand testimonies and sound biblical insight, John Arnott will speak to your heart and show how you can experience a fresh move of the Holy Spirit in your life.

Blessed people flourish by a power that transcends human talent or hard work--a mystical grace empowers them to be joyful and fruitful. But does it ever feel like others are blessed while you're stuck? With honesty and warmth, Alan Wright shares his inspiring journey from craving blessing to living the blessed life. The absence of his father's affirmation left him struggling for years with symptoms of the unblessed life: shame, pretense, and drift. But when he grasped the most powerful blessing in the Old Testament--the mysterious, ancient blessing of Ephraim and Manasseh--he learned how to receive blessing and how to bless the lives of his loved ones. And you can too. With biblical insight and practical wisdom, The Power to Bless shows you how to craft a positive, faith-filled blessing. By learning a few simple, biblical skills for imparting life-changing blessings, you'll be more spiritually blessed than you'd ever imagined, and you'll be equipped with the power to bless the people you love.