The only thing that a critical spirit, nagging, and negativity bring to a relationship is lack of intimacy. Many people were raised in homes where 'shame-based parenting' was the rule rather than the exception. For many, there is a natural tendency to focus on the negative side of life, but that just doesn't work in relationships. There is incredible power in encouragement and affirmation.

— Jim Burns (b. 1953), US-amerikanischer christlicher Autor, Familienberater, Podcaster und Gründer von HomeWord

Topics: Relationships & Family, Love

Jim Burns

Jim Burns (* 1953) ist ein US-amerikanischer evangelikaler Autor, Familienberater und Gründer der Organisation HomeWord. Bekannt ist er für seine zahlreichen Veröffentlichungen und Vorträge zu Ehe, Erziehung sowie einer traditionell-biblischen Beziehungs- und Sexualethik. Für Bibelleser bieten seine Beiträge praxisnahe Anregungen zur christlichen Lebensgestaltung und Beziehungsführung im Familienalltag.

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