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    Parent or Partner
    Parent or Partner
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    Parent or Partner

    By Sally Livingston

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    What if you could end the PARENT-PARTNER PULL today?


    Are you stru

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSally Livingston
    Release dateApr 7, 2023
    ISBN9781738772162
    Parent or Partner
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    Sally Livingston

    Sally Livingston has been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Ministry Leader for 30 years. She is a gifted speaker and consultant for ministry and business teams. Sally helps people move from where they are to where they want to be with grace and purpose.

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      Parent or Partner - Sally Livingston

      Title Page: Parent or Partner In Favor of Vibrant Marriages & Healthy Kids by Sally Livingston, Published by Reachout Publishing

      Parent or Partner © 2023 by Sally Livingston. All rights reserved.

      Printed in the United States of America

      Published by Reachout Publishing

      PO Box 159, Clyde, AB T0G 0P0

      www.reachloveconnect.com

      All rights reserved. This book contains material protected under International and Federal Copyright Laws and Treaties. Any unauthorized reprint or use of this material is prohibited. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without express written permission from the author.

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      ISBN: 978-1-7387721-4-8 (paperback)

      ISBN: 978-1-7387721-6-2 (ebook)

      Available in paperback, e-book, and audiobook

      Although the author and publisher have made every effort to ensure that the information in this book was correct at press time, the author and publisher do not assume and hereby disclaim any liability to any party for any loss, damage, or disruption caused by errors or omissions, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause. Some names and identifying details have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals […]"

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      Sally Livingston

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      "ENGLISH STANDARD VERSION ® Copyright© 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used with permission.

      Scriptures marked NKJV are taken from the NEW KING JAMES VERSION (NKJV): Scripture taken from the NEW KING JAMES VERSION®. Copyright© 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

      Scriptures marked HCSB are taken from the HOLMAN CHRISTIAN STANDARD BIBLE (HCSB): Scripture taken from the HOLMAN CHRISTIAN STANDARD BIBLE, copyright© 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003 by Holman Bible Publishers, Nashville Tennessee. All rights reserved.

      Scriptures marked THE VOICE are taken from THE VOICE (The Voice): Scripture taken from THE VOICE ™. Copyright© 2008 by Ecclesia Bible Society. Used with permission. All rights reserved.

      Scripture taken from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE®, Copyright © 1960,1962,1963,1968,1971,1972,1973,1975,1977,1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.

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      Dedication

      Above all, I thank you God for your unfailing love. I can do nothing apart from You and all things through You!

      To my sweetheart of 32 years, Scott. Thank you for loving me and making me a wife and mother. This book is a testament to your support and our partnership.

      To my adult children – Leah, Andrew, and Sarah – I am blessed beyond measure to be your mother. Thank you for the inspiration and encouragement you are to me.

      Introduction

      I’m so excited that you’re here. I’ve been praying for you! In the months leading up to the release of Parent or Partner, I have been going to different cities, speaking to groups of people, and asking the question at the heart of this book, which comes first? The response has been overwhelming. I have seen first-hand a deep hunger to find a way to stay connected and vibrant in marriage

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