Good Boundaries and Goodbyes: Loving Others Without Losing the Best of Who You Are
Written by Lysa TerKeurst
Narrated by Lysa TerKeurst and Jim Cress
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Relationships are wonderful . . . until they're not.
Stop the dysfunction of unhealthy relationships and learn biblical ways to set boundaries--and, when necessary, say goodbye.
Is it unloving or selfish to set a boundary with family members or friends? Are Christians ever called to walk away from a relationship that’s no longer safe or sustainable? #1 New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst deeply understands these hard questions in the midst of relational struggles.
After thousands of hours of counseling intensives and extensive theological research that transformed the way she defined healthy relationships, Lysa is now more committed than ever to loving people well without losing the best of who she is.
In these pages, Lysa will help you:
- Understand the five factors to remember when implementing healthy boundaries.
- Determine the appropriate amount of personal and emotional access someone has to you.
- Stop being misled and emotionally paralyzed by wrongly interpreted or weaponized Bible verses that perpetuate unhealthy relationships.
- Be equipped with effective boundary-setting tools, such as realistic scripts and practical strategies for healthier communication.
- Be empowered to say goodbye without guilt when a relationship has shifted from difficult to destructive.
- Receive therapeutic wisdom you can trust directly from Lysa’s Christian counselor Jim Cress, who weighs in throughout the book.
You'll be relieved to learn that boundaries aren't just a good idea, they're a God idea.
Look for additional biblically based resources and devotionals from Lysa:
- Forgiving What You Can't Forget
- It's Not Supposed to Be This Way
- Uninvited
- You're Going to Make It
- Embraced
- Seeing Beautiful Again
Lysa TerKeurst
Lysa TerKeurst is president and chief visionary officer of Proverbs 31 Ministries and the author of six New York Times bestsellers, including Good Boundaries and Goodbyes, Forgiving What You Can’t Forget, and It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way. She writes from her family’s farm table and lives in North Carolina. Connect with her at www.LysaTerKeurst.com or on social media @LysaTerKeurst.
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Reviews for Good Boundaries and Goodbyes
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excellent book that was eye opening as well as thought provoking. Highly recommend!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This has such practical advice along with the complexities of relationships. I HIGHLY recommend!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Brilliant and insightful! This book should be required reading for all adults everywhere.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It was Very helpful and insightful. Thank you and Go bless.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excellent Book for everyone ! This was a thoughtful well rounded excellent book on boundaries and the truth of the Bible .
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is a great book giving life to the concept of boundaries
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book was amazing! It’s a must read you guys!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5LOVE LOVE LOVE Amazing how relatable and authentic the author is!!!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Although i don't come from faith, value of this book is incredible, i am going to listen again and make notes. If you struggle with toxic relationship and need to assert your self, protect and fight for your own good, struggle with condependancy - you have to listen this one. Is is a gem in boundaries books area!
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book was a gift from God and I know will be used by him to help so many.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Wonderful book for realizing there are times we need to say “no” and not feel bad about it. Wisdom on what is appropriate in relationships and what isn’t. I will be reading again.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5When I was thrust into a pain journey due to the the choice of another, my ‘running’ took me on a road trip.
This book was like water on the burn, light in the tunnel and air through an open window.
Thank you.
Want to buy a paper copy and memorise passages that really spoke to me.
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5I wished she talked about what the Bible says about divorce and what she wrestled with it
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book provided such beautiful encouragement and deep insight into how to carefully and prayerfully evaluate toxic and hurtful relationships in love and seeking Christ through it all. Thank you, Lysa!!!
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