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010 _a 2008031169
020 _a1416547282
020 _a9781416547280
035 _a(OCoLC)ocn209698578
035 _a(OCoLC)209698578
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050 0 0 _aHQ801
_b.J25 2008
100 1 _aJakes, T. D.
245 1 0 _aBefore you do :
_bmaking great decisions that that you won't regret /
_cT.D. Jakes.
250 _a1st Atria Books hardcover ed.
260 _aNew York, NY :
_bAtria Books,
_c2008.
300 _ax, 302 p. ;
_c24 cm.
505 0 _aBefore you decide -- Before you take the first step : reflect, discern -- Before you blame : accept responsibility -- Before you leave junk in your trunk : clean up emotionally -- Before you lead : decide on your team -- Before you join -- Before you decide to love -- Before you place your love order -- Before you commit : research -- Before you commit : development -- Before you get engaged : 20 final exam questions -- Before you marry -- Before you decide to take a risk for your marriage -- Before you buy a house -- Before you have children -- Before you divorce -- Before you settle for less -- Before you fight -- Before you take flight -- Before you gamble -- Now you've done it.
520 _aRelationship decisions come down to five crucial components, according to Bishop Jakes: Research--gathering information and collecting data; Roadwork--removing obstacles and clearing the path; Rewards--listing choices and imaging their consequences; Revelation--narrowing your options and making your selection; Rearview--looking back and adjusting as necessary to stay on course. This book gets you on the right track to making decisions that you'll be proud of and reap the benefits of for the rest of your life, as will the generations that follow you. He gives you insight on how to reflect, discern, and decide the next step to take to have a strong and enduring love, marriage, and family. The Bishop takes a spiritual and practical approach to inherently emotional issues such as the outside influences on our relationships, coping with anger, parenting, financial concerns, negotiating high-profile lives, and more.--From publisher description.
650 0 _aMate selection.
650 0 _aDecision making.
650 0 _aLife skills.
856 4 1 _3Table of contents only
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856 4 2 _3Publisher description
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856 4 1 _3Sample text
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856 4 2 _3Contributor biographical information
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