Bold Love [Christian]~ Dan B. Allender PhD

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Bold Love Author: Dan B. Allender PhD Publisher: NavPress; 1992 Paperback: 320 pages ISBN-10: 0891097031 ISBN-13: 978-0891097037

About the Book

This book is mainly for Christian's who struggle with difficult romantic relationships.

Dan Allender suggests that we’ve come to view love as being “nice,” yet the kind of love modeled by Jesus Christ has nothing to do with manners or unconditional acceptance. Allender contends that it is actually disruptive, courageous, and socially unacceptable.

Far from helping people “get along” with others, Allender introduces the outlandish possibility of making a significant, life-changing impact on family, friends, coworkers―even your enemies. Allender discusses forgiveness, maturity, and seeing others through Jesus’ eyes.

In his text, the author integrates psychology with theology. Like many books of this type, there are claims that the theology does not always line up with correct Biblical doctrine. Amazon readers gave the book a 4.3 (ona scale of 5). Good Reads readers rated it 4.27

About the Author

Dan B. Allender, Ph.D, is a Christian therapist who focuses on sexual abuse and trauma recovery.

Allender is one of the founders of the Seattle School of Theology & Psychology, in Seattle, Washington and continues to serve as Professor of Counseling Psychology. He is also a therapist in private practice.

Allender received his M.Div. from Westminster Theological Seminary and his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Michigan State University.

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RELATIONSHIP PROBLEM SOLVING This is a high level discussion board for solving ongoing, day-to-day relationship conflicts. Members are welcomed to express frustration but must seek constructive solutions to problems. This is not a place for relationship "stay" or "leave" discussions. Please read the specific guidelines for this group.

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This book was recommended to me in a season while I was untangling true faith from faith as it was taught by my NPD dad. Allender's Biblical perspective helped me make sense of unhealthy relationships, clarified what healthy and redeeming responses looked like, and constructively challenged my own beliefs about God's love.

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