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We all have relationships – with parents, siblings, partners, friends. And all of our relationships are, in some way, broken. We mess things up, they mess things up, people get hurt. The Bible has a lot to say about how we should relate to other people, how to make things right when we’ve done something stupid and what we should do when someone has hurt us. But most importantly it tells us to make sure that our relationship with Jesus comes first, and that everything else flows from there.
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Every one of us carries the weight of a difficult relationship. A friendship that broke. A family member we can't seem to reach. A romantic relationship that confused us. Words said that can't be taken back.
And when you're new to the Christian faith, the questions get even bigger: How does following Jesus change the way I relate to the people around me? What does the Bible actually say about family, friendship, dating, marriage? And when things go wrong — how do I make them right?
Relationships: How Do I Make Things Right? by Sharon Dickens tackles all of this with warmth, honesty, and clear biblical grounding. This is Book 9 in the beloved First Steps series — a collection of plain-language discipleship workbooks designed for people who are brand new to the Christian life, especially those with no church background.
What makes this book stand out is its scope. Sharon Dickens doesn't just talk about one type of relationship in vague, general terms. She walks through the full range of relationships that shape our daily lives:
At every turn, Dickens roots her guidance in the Bible and in the grace of the gospel. This is not a self-help book with Christian language sprinkled in. It is a discipleship resource that helps new believers develop a truly biblical worldview of human relationships.
One of the most beloved features of this book is Biddy — an example character who appears in every chapter, illustrating the principles being taught through real, relatable scenarios. Biddy's story brings the biblical teaching to life in a way that abstract principles alone never could. Readers who are new to faith — particularly those from unchurched backgrounds — have found this device enormously helpful for seeing how the gospel actually plays out in the messiness of everyday relationships.
"Dickens writes in an easy-to-read, conversational style that presents biblical truth in a highly applicable manner. Developing a biblical worldview concerning our relationships is a must for all of us, especially those who are new to the faith." — John C. Kwasny, Director of Discipleship Ministries, Pear Orchard Presbyterian Church
"At the heart of the book is Jesus, the most important relationship of all. The language is straightforward and easy to understand for people who have recently come to faith, especially if they don't have a church background and vocabulary." — Graham Nicholls, Director, Affinity, Cambridge, UK
Sharon Dickens is a Christian author with a heart for reaching people who are new to faith, particularly those from unchurched and marginalised backgrounds. Her writing is known for its warmth, clarity, and practical gospel application — bringing biblical truth to bear on the everyday realities of life. She is a contributor to the First Steps series, which was developed in partnership with 9Marks Urban and published by Christian Focus Publications.
The First Steps series is a collection of ten short workbooks designed for people who are brand new to the Christian life, written using plain, accessible language with no assumed church background. Each book can be worked through alone, with a mentor or friend, or in a small group setting. Titles in the series include:
