Let’s face it, most of us are spending more time around our immediate family than we ever have before or at least more than we have in a long time. Even for the best of family relationships, it can be difficult to be around family members 24/7, which is why Gary Chapman has something to say to us in times like this.
Author of the New York Times best-seller The Five Love Languages, Chapman believes that God has given us this time with our families for us to develop deeper relationships with them and encourages families not to squander this quality time. “Every member of our family should feel loved by us during this season,” Chapman asserted.
Chapman believes his book, The Five Love Languages, can help people accomplish that. When asked if he thought The Five Love Languages would take off ultimately becoming a staple in Christian and non-Christian households as a tool to help people love each other well, Chapman doesn’t hesitate in responding in his low and thoughtful voice.
“The first year, it only sold 4,000 to 5,000 copies,” he recalled. “I stand amazed at its success in what God has done growing it to sell over 13 million copies,” he added.
Although Chapman stands amazed at what God is doing, he knew that it would transform lives, particularly, his very specific initial intended audience, the couples at his church where he has served on staff…
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