Child Marriage

Australians are being asked to accept a breathtakingly subversive redefinition of marriage, parenting, family and gender, with consequences for core liberties and our children’s education; yet when we raise concerns we are called ‘bigots’. We are branded as ‘haters’ for defending a child’s birthright to her own biological mother and father. We are insulted as ‘homophobes’ for defending our children from the genderless “Safe Schools” programme. In response, this book respectfully demolishes the edifice of error, injustice, and moral coercion that is built around ‘...

Jody Dyer slaps humor on everyday life as skillfully as a veteran line cook throws country ham on a flat top grill. Readers compare her to Lewis Grizzard and Fannie Flagg, but Dyer has a unique, modern, edgy voice with Appalachian roots and universal appeal. In Theories: Size 12, readers gain a new perspective on marching bands, zoos, sports parents, teachers, outdoor weddings, tailgates, bicycle guys, and much, much more. Dyer says what we're all thinking but afraid to say, and she does so with a rare combination of fearless wit and literary finesse—a combination as lip-smacking good as ...

More than 40 million people in the US have been married more than once.125 million are married now and about 5% of those are married for their third time, or more. If you are going into a second or third, marriage or more... what do you need to look out for spiritually?

The second novel in the Eliza Gray Series, The Colors of Denver Andrews is a story filled with heartache and the possibility of second chances. When tragedy befalls Eliza and Denver Andrews, it not only threatens their marriage, it threatens their love. Both realize this, yet both are so overwhelmed with their own grief, returning to the time before their shared tragedy seems impossible. Still married, they each go their own way in an attempt to discover a hint of normalcy within their lives—Eliza to her old home in Ohio, Denver to a tentative relationship. When those hints lead to ...

In this powerful memoir, Soul Custody: Sparing Children from Divorce exposes the hidden phenomenon of “escapist divorces,” cases where married parents pursue separation not from genuine irreconcilable differences, but from unresolved personal demons. Drawn from Pamela’s deep personal experience and spiritual insight, this book challenges the modern impulse to divorce as a solution to marital discord.

In Journey Together, best-selling author Dr. David Hawkins gives you a road map to a romance that endures. A licensed clinical psychologist and marriage counselor with more than 40 years of experience, he's seen firsthand that a healthy, happy marriage can stand the test of time - but it requires intentional pursuit and a receptive, ready heart.

THIS BOOK FOCUSES ON: 1. ISSUE OF LOVE 2. ISSUE OF SEX 3. ISSUE OF MONEY 4. ISSUE OF COMMUNICATON 5. ISSUE OF AUTHORITY 6. ISSUE OF DESTINY 7. ISSUE OF CHILDREN 8. ISSUE OF THIRD PARTY 9. ISSUE OF SEPARATION 10. ISSUE OF MATURITY 11. ISSUE OF FAITH AND PATIENCE 12. ISSUE OF RELIGION

Amber's life has changed dramatically: her parents are divorced, her father lives in France, her best friend has moved to another state, and now her mother must decide whether to remarry.

The stunning conclusion to the Eliza Gray Series, The Colors of Tess Gray is a story about the amazing connection between two sisters and the man they love, including how much they are willing to forgive so all three of them can move on with their lives instead of lingering in the past. Five months after Tess falls in love with her brother-in-law, Denver, she looks forward to turning eighteen so they can break the news of their relationship to her parents. Then again, her sister Eliza broke his heart completely this past Christmas, so it’s time he got on with his life—and love. But ...

Liberty Johansen is going to change the way we look at the night sky. Most people see the old constellations, the things they've been told to see. But Liberty sees new patterns, pictures, and possibilities. She's an exception. Some other exceptions: Her dad, who gave her the stars. Who moved out months ago and hasn't talked to her since. Her mom, who's happier since he left, even though everyone thinks she should be sad and lonely. And her sister, who won't go outside their house.

"Making Healthy Families" explains the elements required to make and sustain healthy, functional families. This timely book describes the family life stages, from "Becoming a Couple," to "Becoming Parents," and "Raising Adolescents." It educates parents about the predictable stresses of each transition, and offers guidelines and hands-on exercises for achieving a healthy adjustment in each stage of family life. A chapter on "Trouble-shooting" offers couples an opportunity to plot their own predictable stress points on the family journey, thereby allowing them to better master their ...

April has lots of nicknames: there's April Showers, because she's always crying, and April Fool, because of when her birthday falls. Her worst nickname of all, though, is Dustbin Baby. That reminds her of how she started out in life: abandoned in a rubbish bin. When she turns 14, April decides that she must find out who she really is, where she came from and, most importantly, who her real mother is. There have been lots of people she's called Mum, and now she lives with Marion.

Once upon a bridge in Alençon, France, an ordinary man met an ordinary woman, and they fell extraordinarily in love. Uncover the beauty of the sacrament of marriage through the quiet, virtuous lives of Saints Louis and Zélie Martin, the first married saints in history to be canonized together.

Meet 11-year-old Dara Palmer. She loves dancing and dreams of being a world-famous actress, which means she has to get the main part in the school play. When she doesn't get any part at all, Dara begins to wonder whether it's because of her looks rather than her acting skills. But Dara has big ideas and is determined not to let prejudice stop her from being in the spotlight.

Twelve-year-old Victoria Reeves is all set for her “First Magnificent Summer with Dad,” even though it’s been more than two years since she last saw him. She’s ready to impress him with her wit, her maturity, and her smarts—at least until he shows up for the long road trip to Ohio with his new family, The Replacements, in tow. But that’s not the only unpleasant surprise in store for Victoria. As Victoria captures every moment of her less than magnificent summer in her journal, she discovers that the odds are stacked against her in the contest-no-one-knows-is-a-contest.

Chrissy’s song has not diminished over the years And the yellow daffodils still bloom. She was a beautiful child created from desperation, Christina Marie lit up lives and caused others to change their way of thinking. This is the story that shaped a family and taught a woman to fight back, stand up and believe in herself. And a child who was old beyond her years, aching to remain the big sister whom her siblings adored, but knowing her time on earth was numbered.

Lauren, Jack, Ruby and Billy live by the seaside with their mum and dad. But their parents are always arguing, and then their dad moves out. Lauren and Jack decide they have to get them together again. And so begins Operation Eiffel Tower... in which the four children try to raise money to give their mum and dad a treat in an attempt to make them happier.

A woman in love with an ideal rather than a flesh and blood man. A man who struggles to move past the demons haunting him. A marriage that might never happen. Jack Dixon knew his mother was right. It was time he married. He allows his mother to write the letter for him and send it to the matchmaker. In fact, he does not even bother to read it. Little does he know, the contents do not at all resemble who he is as a person. Priscilla Pringle fell in love with the man who wrote such a tender letter. When she meets him, the grumpy man is completely opposite of the person she expects to find on ...

A Forbidden Flame of Interracial Love That Ignites the Soul In the sleepy coastal town of Seaside Haven, two artistic souls find solace in each other's arms. Noah, a brooding and reclusive writer, and Mia, a free-spirited artist are overwhelmed one fateful night when they give in to their deepest forbidden desires, sparking a flame of emotions neither could have anticipated would burn so bright or hot. As their connection deepens, so does their desire for one another - and their guilt. They embark on a passionate affair that consumes them both body and soul. But their love is far from ...

"Previously published as THE CRANMOUTH MANOR HEIST: Hilarious misadventures in a comedy drama with plot twists, romance, friendship, and betrayal. by GUMBLETON, LYNNE AND CHRISTOPHER (AUTHOR)." A thrilling, comedy adventure story of crime, suspense, daring rescues, family drama, love, friendship, and heartbreak. When Rob Holmes meets the mysterious and beautiful Jane Smith, he finds that it’s more than his gardening services she’s interested in. Should he date Jane even though he’s secretly still in love with his ex-girlfriend Helen Collins? Rob, still single at the age of fifty-five,...