Real Life Love

Start practicing today for the relationships you really want.

What matters most in life? The quality of our relationships! Bad relationships can fill our lives with stress, hurt feelings, frustration, and anger. But God-centered, healthy relationships have the power to fill us with what we want most: true love, endless joy, and abiding rest.

In Real Life Love, Michael Gibson offers hope to those who want to have vibrant, dynamic relationships. Filled with honest, humorous, personal stories, Real Life Love shares 7 principles for life-giving relationships:

Learning to honor othersIdentifying angerLearning to forgiveCelebrating in the midst of trialsUnderstanding the power of God's WordHow to be second in a world of firstsIdentifying peoples' personalities to foster understanding

These 7 principles gleaned from Gibson's grandfather, Gary Smalley, bestselling author and world-renowned relationship expert, forever impacted Gibson's life and relationships. And they will change your life too.

Get ready to love for real!

“"The world could use more love these days-or at least a better understanding of what loving others means. That's Michael Gibson's goal in Real Life Love . He's seen firsthand what happens when we love like God loves-and he's sharing those lessons with you."-- Dave Ramsey , Best-selling author and nationally syndicated radio host”

"Books, if they do their job right, challenge us and move us toward a brighter future. Real Life Love goes a step further. This impactful book challenges us to take a deeper look at our relationships. You will never be the same."--Chris Hodges, Senior pastor of Church of the Highlands and author of Fresh Air and The Daniel Dilemma
"If you really want to learn to win with people, you need to first learn to win in your relationships. Real Life Love takes readers into the details of how to do just that."--John C. Maxwell, Author, speaker, and coach
"In Real Life Love, Michael Gibson provides a practical blueprint for developing truly authentic relationships."--Michael Hyatt, New York Times best-selling author
"One of the greatest decisions you can make is to live a life dedicated to building something that will stand as a testimony for the generations ahead. Without question, Gary Smalley's legacy continues in the lives of his family, friends, and all those his incredible ministry has impacted over the years. His grandson Michael Gibson is a carrier of this legacy-inspiring readers afresh to embrace relationships and love as God created and called us to."--Brian Houston, Global senior pastor of Hillsong Church
"So honest, and incredibly practical. This book is perfect if you want to learn how to have relationships that count." --Gary D. Chapman, Ph.D., Best-selling author of The 5 Love Languages
"The time to learn to love for real is now. This easy, practical, but powerful message from Michael Gibson will breathe life into all your relationships."--Christine Caine, Founder of A21 and Propel Women
"The world could use more love these days-or at least a better understanding of what loving others means. That's Michael Gibson's goal in Real Life Love. He's seen firsthand what happens when we love like God loves-and he's sharing those lessons with you."--Dave Ramsey, Best-selling author and nationally syndicated radio host
"There's not much that our culture is more confused about these days than true love. With down-to-earth wisdom, relatable anecdotes, and a faithfulness to Scripture's teaching, Michael Gibson examines what it looks like to enjoy thriving, healthy relationships rooted in genuine, Christlike love."--Jim Daly, President of Focus on the Family

Michael Gibson is an Emmy Award-winning television personality, author, and communicator. His popular blog and podcast help thousands learn how to have relationships that count. As the grandson of relationship expert and bestselling author Gary Smalley, Michael uses his knowledge and experiences from speaking alongside his grandpa at his conferences since he was ten years old and growing up as the son of marriage pastors to call others into deeper, fuller relationships. He calls the Ozark Mountains of Missouri home.

Start practicing today for the relationships you really want. What matters most in life? The quality of our relationships! Bad relationships can fill our lives with stress, hurt feelings, frustration, and anger. But God-centered, healthy relationships have the power to fill us with what we want most: true love, endless joy, and abiding rest. In Real Life Love , Michael Gibson offers hope to those who want to have vibrant, dynamic relationships. Filled with honest, humorous, personal stories, Real Life Love shares 7 principles for life-giving relationships:Learning to honor othersIdentifying angerLearning to forgiveCelebrating in the midst of trialsUnderstanding the power of God's WordHow to be second in a world of firstsIdentifying peoples' personalities to foster understandingThese 7 principles gleaned from Gibson's grandfather, Gary Smalley, bestselling author and world-renowned relationship expert, forever impacted Gibson's life and relationships. And they will change your life too.Get ready to love for real!

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