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    Love Like That: 5 Relationship Secrets from Jesus
    Love Like That: 5 Relationship Secrets from Jesus
    Love Like That: 5 Relationship Secrets from Jesus
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    Love Like That: 5 Relationship Secrets from Jesus

    By Les Parrott

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    What can the Bible teach us about unconditional, everlasting, life-changing love? Join #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Les Parrott as he shows us that we all deserve Love Like That.

    In this authentic, practical book, Dr. Parrott provides a simple plan to improve all of your relationships--with spouses, family, friends, coworkers, and even strangers. Dr. Parrott takes proven findings from psychology and sociology and blends them with biblical teaching to reveal five transformative ways of relating to people demonstrated by Jesus himself.

    In Love Like That, Dr. Parrott gives you the tools you need to love like Jesus, because when you do:

    • you become less detached and more mindful
    • you become less exclusive and more approachable
    • you become less judgmental and more grace-full
    • you become less fearful and more bold
    • you become less self-absorbed and more self-giving

    Dr. Parrott teaches us that loving like Jesus can be a daily reality for anyone who chooses it. Why? Because this love isn't elusive. It isn't pie-in-the-sky. It isn't out of reach or relegated to untouchable saints. It's real. Jesus gives us practical examples of how to love in extraordinary ways. And you're likely closer to it than you know.

    Praise for Love Like That:

    "From the first vulnerable sentence, this heart-felt message from Dr. Parrott will compel you to not only be a better person, it will show you exactly how you can do just that."

    --Dave Ramsey, #1 bestselling author and radio host

    "Refreshingly honest and incredibly practical. This book is for everyone who wants to love like Jesus but never thought they could. I've personally benefited from this helpful book, and you will too."

    --Lysa TerKeurst, president of Proverbs 31 Ministries and bestselling author of Forgiving What You Can’t Forget

     

    "With an incredible blend of contemporary social science and a deep understanding of Scripture, Les Parrott's writing will help you see beyond what you may be tempted to settle for. And he'll show you the way, step-by-step, to realizing the kinds of relationships we all long for."

    --Lee Strobel, New York Times bestselling author of The Case for Christ

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThomas Nelson
    Release dateSep 4, 2018
    ISBN9781400207824
    Author

    Les Parrott

    No. 1 New York Times bestselling author and psychologist Dr. Les Parrott has been featured on Oprah, CBS This Morning, Today, CNN, Fox News, and The View, and in USA Today and the New York Times. Dr.  Parrott's books, often coauthored with his wife, Dr. Leslie Parrott, have sold more than three million copies and have been translated into more than thirty languages. He is the creator of three revolutionary relationship assessments: SYMBIS.com, DeepLoveAssessment.com, and Yada.com. Dr. Parrott and his wife, Leslie, live in Seattle with their two sons. Visit LesandLeslie.com.   

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      PRAISE FOR LOVE LIKE THAT

      From the first vulnerable sentence, this heart-felt message from Dr. Parrott will compel you to not only be a better person, it will show you exactly how you can do just that. Incredible!

      —Dave Ramsey, #1 bestselling author and radio host

      Dr. Parrott pulls back the curtains of misconception to reveal that loving like Jesus is more possible and more doable than you may have ever imagined. This book will positively change the way you interact with everyone.

      —Dr. David Jeremiah, founder and president of Turning Point and senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church in El Cajon, CA

      "Grounded in research and biblical understanding, Love Like That reveals the Jesus-model of loving relationships in clear and practical terms. If you’re like me, you will be so glad you read this book."

      —Judah Smith, bestselling author of Jesus Is _______

      Refreshingly honest and incredibly practical. This book is for everyone who wants to love like Jesus but never thought they could. I’ve personally benefited from this helpful book and you will too.

      —Lysa TerKeurst, president of Proverbs 31 Ministries and bestselling author of Uninvited

      With an incredible blend of contemporary social science and a deep understanding of Scripture, Les Parrott’s writing will help you see beyond what you may be tempted to settle for. And he’ll show you the way, step-by-step, to realizing the kinds of relationships we all long for.

      —Lee Strobel, New York Times bestselling author

      "I love this book. Every chapter is like a stepping stone that will bring you closer to loving like Jesus. Don’t miss out on Dr. Parrott’s message in Love Like That. It will truly transform your relationships."

      —Christine Caine, founder of A21 and Propel Women

      "Love Like That will transform the way you relate to the people in your life. Drawing on biblical wisdom and his expertise as a gifted counselor, Dr. Les Parrott provides a relational road map for reflecting the love of Jesus in every interaction you have with other people. Deeply encouraging and incredibly practical, this book will inspire you to love others the way Jesus loves you."

      —Chris Hodges, senior pastor of Church of the Highlands and author of Fresh Air and The Daniel Dilemma

      Les Parrott has provided every Christ-follower with an amazing gift—a practical road map for walking in the footsteps of Jesus. This book will revolutionize your relationships.

      —Mark Batterson, New York Times bestselling author of The Circle Maker and lead pastor of National Community Church

      Les Parrott dares to write about the most challenging love of all—the love Jesus lived. Read this book and see how this seemingly impossible feat becomes more and more obtainable.

      —Josh D. McDowell, author and speaker

      "If you’re looking for a path to be the best person you can be—to loving the people in your life like you never have before—you’ve got to read Love Like That. It’s life changing."

      —Chad Veach, lead pastor of Zoe Church in Los Angeles, CA

      Who should read this book? Everyone who wants better, healthier, and incredibly loving relationships. Period.

      —Rich Wilkerson, Sr., senior pastor of Trinity Church in Miami, FL

      This incredible book gives you a practical plan—a truly doable way—for transforming your interactions with others. Your relationships will never be the same.

      —Bob Goff, bestselling author of Love Does

      Les Parrott has made what seems nearly impossible to so many of us—loving like Jesus—more doable than ever. This book not only shows you what to do, it gives you the know-how to actually do it.

      —Jefferson Bethke, bestselling author of Jesus>Religion

      "Books, by their nature, often challenge us to think the right way, but Love Like That goes one step further: it calls us to live the right way—the way of Jesus. This is Dr. Les Parrott at his finest—mixing the best psychological research with a voluminous familiarity with Scripture to offer an inspiring and workable model to become more like Christ. Perfect for individual or group study."

      —Gary Thomas, author of Sacred Marriage and Sacred Pathways

      "In his new book, Love Like That, Dr. Parrott pulls back the curtain and shows us that loving like Jesus is not only possible, it’s more doable than you might imagine. You’ll get some challenging, real-life application that will truly make a difference in the way you interact with the people around you."

      —Craig Groeschel, pastor of Life. Church and author of Divine Direction

      This is a beautiful, thoughtful, hopeful book—that we can love like Jesus. Loving boldly, loving wisely is not only our deepest desire, it’s within our reach! I want to now more than ever!

      —John Eldridge, bestselling author of Wild at Heart

      "We all would benefit significantly from loving more like Jesus, and in his new book, Love Like That, Les Parrott does an excellent job of teaching us how. I found his book both insightful and convicting, especially in our current culture. If we were all to treat others as he describes—more mindfully, approachably, graciously, boldly, and empathetically—not only would we see a transformation in our own lives and relationships, but I’m convinced we would also witness spiritual awakening in our communities. We need to get back to relating to others and communicating the message of the gospel with such awesome, biblical, Christ-empowered love."

      —Dr. Charles Stanley, senior pastor of First Baptist Church Atlanta and founder and president of In Touch Ministries

      ALSO BY LES PARROTT

      3 Seconds

      25 Ways to Win with People (with John Maxwell)

      The Complete Guide to Marriage Mentoring (with Leslie Parrott)

      The Control Freak

      Counseling and Psychotherapy

      Crazy Good Sex

      Dot.com Dating (with Leslie Parrott)

      Getting Ready for the Wedding (with Leslie Parrott)

      The Good Fight (with Leslie Parrott)

      A Good Friend (with Leslie Parrott)

      Helping Your Struggling Teenager

      High Maintenance Relationships

      The Hour That Matters Most (with Leslie Parrott)

      I Love You More (with Leslie Parrott)

      L.O.V.E. (with Leslie Parrott)

      The Love List (with Leslie Parrott)

      Love Talk (with Leslie Parrott)

      Love Talk Devotional (with Leslie Parrott)

      Love the Life You Live (with Neil Clark Warren)

      Making Happy (with Leslie Parrott)

      Meditations on Proverbs for Couples (with Leslie Parrott)

      The Parent You Want to Be (with Leslie Parrott)

      Questions Couples Ask (with Leslie Parrott)

      Real Relationships (with Leslie Parrott)

      Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts (with Leslie Parrott)

      Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts

      Devotional (with Leslie Parrott)

      Saving Your Second Marriage Before

      It Starts (with Leslie Parrott)

      Seven Secrets of a Healthy Dating Relationship

      Shoulda Coulda Woulda

      Trading Places (with Leslie Parrott)

      You’re Stronger Than You Think

      Your Time-Starved Marriage (with Leslie Parrott)

      © 2018 by Les Parrott

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      Epub Edition July 2018 9781400207824

      ISBN 978-1-4002-0781-7 (HC)

      ISBN 978-1-4002-0782-4 (eBook)

      ISBN 978-1-4002-0884-5 (IE)

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      For John and Jackson.

      Two boys who have inspired me

      to love like that with all my heart.

      I’m in awe of your dedication to follow Jesus

      and I love you more than you’ll ever know.

      Observe how Christ loved us. His love was not cautious but extravagant. He didn’t love in order to get something from us but to give everything of himself to us. Love like that.

      —Ephesians 5:2

      CONTENTS

      Introduction: Love Like Jesus?

      CHAPTER 1: MINDFUL

      CHAPTER 2: APPROACHABLE

      CHAPTER 3: GRACE-FULL

      CHAPTER 4: BOLD

      CHAPTER 5: SELF-GIVING

      Conclusion: How Is This Even Possible?

      Appendix: How to Make Loving Like That a Habit

      Acknowledgments

      About the Author

      Notes

      INTRODUCTION

      LOVE LIKE JESUS?

      Love one another the way I loved you.

      This is the very best way to love.

      —Jesus

      I’m not a softhearted poet. I’m not a people-pleasing idealist. I live with full-throttle ambition and no shortage of self-interest. I’m impatient and sometimes insecure. I jockey for position and I like exclusive privileges. I can be judgmental, insensitive, petty, and resentful. Oh, and I can be cheap and stingy.

      But I want to love like Jesus.

      Why? Because I know it’s the best way to live. When we love like Jesus, we are lifted outside ourselves. We shed self-interest. We become less judgmental. His

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