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More Than Inspirational
Rarely does a book come along that makes a real and lasting impact in the lives of its readers. This is just what Dr. Jason accomplishes in his book, The Elephant in the Marriage.
Many popular marriage and relationship-building books offer some good tips and inspiration, but in time, it seems that the advice becomes ‘old techniques’. The Elephant in the Marriage however deals with lasting principles of marital relationships, and when applied, undoubtedly the reader will encounter real tools to experience profound and permanent change. Continue reading
laziness
“At first laziness and business seem like antonyms, but they are synonyms. If you are too busy to establish boundaries, to establish priorities, you are going to be too busy. Business is a failure to prune your life in a way that you can actually be fruitful.” -Mark Batterson Continue reading
When he left there was no darkness
Would you be ready to go, never to return, so that you could bring light to where there is no light? Around the turn of the 20th Century a group of missionaries known as “One-Way Missionaries” left for the mission field and packed all of their belongings into a coffin and bought one-way tickets knowing that they would never return home. Continue reading
See, Perceive, Respond
We See, doctor Perceive, and Respond. Continue reading
Show Off
“Some times God shows up, Some times God shows off.” -Mark Batterson Continue reading
Jesus Knows Me, This I Love
Remember, who you know isn’t as important as who loves you. And God loves you, knows you by name, and sent His Son to die for you to restore your relationship with Him. What ever you may be facing today, you do not face it alone, and that ought to make you jump for joy! Continue reading
Peace has its victories
“Whatever you do, you need courage. Whatever course you decide upon, ambulance there is always someone to tell you [that] you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires some of the same courage which a soldier needs. Peace has its victories, help but it takes brave people to win them.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson Continue reading
Criticism-Repellent
“Living for God’s approval is like criticism-repellent for your heart”. -Dr. Jason Karampatsos Continue reading
Focus on the Harvest
“God has called us to focus on the harvest, capsule but we get too focused on the barn. We worry more about the workers and not enough for the crops.” -Bill McDonald Continue reading
The Ways…
“Better he kill me
than I learn his ways.
Better he kill me
than I become as he is.
I shall not practice the ways
that cause kings to go mad.”
-Gene Edwards, no rx A Tale of Three Kings
God Knows Before You
“The omniscient God knows the answer before you know the question” –Greg Surratt, vialis 40mg Pastor of Seacoast Church and founder of ARC. Continue reading
The Answer
The omniscient God knows the answer before you can ask the question. Continue reading
Can Not Comprehend
I am grateful that my son can safely stand at a memorial dedicated to all those who served in WW II, vialis 40mg with the Lincoln Memorial at the edge of the horizon, and at 5 years old have no comprehension of the price paid for his freedom and liberties. Much like when I first accepted Christ into my heart–I was so unaware of just all that He had done for me. Continue reading
Theoretical and Practical Help
The Elephant in the Marriage offers married couples, from a Christian perspective, both theoretical and practical help to allow them to fulfill their goals for healthy relationships. Jason Karampatsos, Ph.D., has the insight to offer this help, based on his perspective as a licensed clinical professional counselor, ordained minister, husband and father. He draws on the wisdom of great thinkers ranging from Plato to Carl Rogers. Then he offers very practical suggestions to his readers so they may develop communication skills that help them understand how their “perspectives inform” their perceptions, and how their “perceptions are greater than reality.” This book is a “must read” for newlyweds as well as those who have been married for many decades. Continue reading
Make You Rich
[:en]”Two things we will deal with in our lives, relationships and money, and only one of those two will make you rich.” -Dick Foth Continue reading
Prepared to See
“People only see what they are prepared to see” -Ralph Waldo Emerson Continue reading
Taken for Granted as Truth
“There are things in all of our lives that we have taken for granted as truth that contain very little truth.” -Jason M Karampatsos, rx PhD The Elephant in the Marriage Continue reading
Everybody is a Genius
“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, hospital it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” -Albert Einstein Continue reading
Take the First Step
“You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” -Martin Luther King, Jr Continue reading
Inexhaustible
“Our renewable energy supply is inexhaustible.” -Dick Brogden, drug Live Dead Joy Continue reading
The Elephant in the Marriage
One year ago, almost to the day, I penned my first word in what would become my first completed manuscript. I only shared this project with a few close friends as I was starting out, and each and every one of them has asked the same question that I have heard from almost everyone else when they learn that I have written a manuscript, “What is the book called?” Well, for the past year it has had a place-holder name that is a variation of my dissertation title, but as of February 24, 2015 the book formally known as The Marriage between Perception and Reality has a new name:
The Elephant in the Marriage: Discover what is trampling your marital satisfaction and how to enjoy a thriving marriage. Continue reading
January Snow
“I never eat December snowflakes. I always wait until January.” -Lucy Van Pelt Continue reading
Much-Needed Challenge
[:en]A Marriage between Perception and Reality is a treatise that carefully considers the theological, scientific, cultural, gender–unique, and psychological perspectives on marriage. Dr. Karampatsos provides a much-needed challenge to all of us to think beyond our own experience of the marriage dynamic and place a greater emphasis upon the experience of our spouse. One of my two biggest takeaways was to realize that my “gut feeling” is strongly influenced by subjective perceptions and perspectives within myself and therefore needs to be challenged. The other was that compromise is not at the core of a healthy marriage. Rather, marriages grow when each person practices the discipline of thinking in terms of what is best for the marriage, whether or not it is best for the individual. Continue reading
If you want your happily ever after
[:en]”Marriage is the most important relationship we commit to here on earth. There are many resources to pick from when it comes to focusing on a great marriage. But in the plethora of marriage resources, Jason’s perspective and expertise is one of the best. If you want a healthy marriage, you need to read this book. If you are struggling in your marriage, you need to read this book. If you are going to get married, you need to read this book. If you want your happily ever after, you need to read this book.” Continue reading
Hope Held Out for all Readers is Transformation
“This book is a must read for anyone longing for improvement in their marriage relationship—and that ought to be all of us. Backed by years of counseling expertise, Dr. Jason Karampatsos is a trustworthy source for helping to make your marriage and mine all that God longs for it to be. He helps those of us who are married to discover how perspectives and perceptions form expectations, decease how dangerous inappropriate expectations can be, and what to do to foster change. Although this book offers great information, the hope held out for all readers is transformation.” Continue reading
lifetime of miracles behind us
“Sometimes we are so busy complaining about what hasn’t happened, story ignoring the lifetime of miracles behind us.” –Steve Kramer (missionary)
It is always challenging to hear someone who the world would say has every reason to complain reminding you that you have every reason to be grateful. Steve was born a few months premature and with Cerebral Palsy, buy but anyone who spends any amount of time with him walks away encouraged and challenged. Encouraged, because Steve’s love, joy, and laughter are contagious. Challenged, because Steve’s unique perspective helps him to see the heart of God in a way that all too many take for granted. Continue reading
greatly underestimated
“Our perspectives are far more important than many give them credit for, tadalafil and their influence on our perceptions is often greatly underestimated.” –Jason Karampatsos, PhD
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