TY - BOOK AU - Smalley,Gary AU - Trent,John TI - The blessing SN - 0671737430 AV - BV4526.2 .S52 1986 PY - 1986/// CY - New York PB - Pocket KW - Family KW - Religious life KW - Parenting KW - Religious aspects KW - Christianity KW - Blessing and cursing KW - Self-esteem N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 247-252); In search of the blessing --; The blessing : yesterday and today --; The first element of the blessing : meaningful touch --; The second element of the blessing : spoken words --; The third element of the blessing : expressing high value --; The fourth element of the blessing : picturing a special future --; The fifth element of the blessing : an active commitment --; Homes that withhold the blessing : part 1 --; Homes that withhold the blessing : part 2 --; Learning to live apart from the blessing --; Giving the blessing to your spouse and friends --; A church that gives the blessing --; Giving the blessing to your parents --; A final blessing ER -