Steve Benson

Embracing Love: Living on the Other Side of Disconnected Relationships Steve Benson

Publisher Marketing: Have you felt confused and isolated in relationships? Have you felt lost in conflicted relational chaos? Do you feel an emotional disconnection between you, others, and God? If so, keep reading ... Embracing Love invites us to explore what it means to love others well, live beyond fear, and embrace an authentic life. Through the author's personal story and those of others, we will understand the intricacies of giving and receiving love. This book is for those who are tired of hiding, willing to risk being exposed, and desiring to be transformed by God's embracing love. Embracing Love dares you to discover the other side of just living in loveless, chaotic, and disconnected relationships. "I heartily recommend Embracing Love to you. Steve's content immediately connects with my world. I was informed by his insight and comforted by his grace as he opened these subjects." -Rev. Dr. Mike Moses, lead pastor of Lake Forest Church and board member and adjunct faculty at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary "Steve Benson leaves no stone unturned, and you will marvel at how deeply he makes you look into your soul as you begin the process of seeing yourself, your spouse, and God in a complete and loving light. Embracing Love is a book that opens you up to giving as well as receiving life's greatest gift-love." -Coach Mike Sherman, former Green Bay Packers head coach "Embracing Love is full of insightful discoveries of relational problem solving through a biblical filter. It had my attention from the beginning to the end." -John Schlitt, singer, songwriter, and lead vocalist for the Christian rock band Petra Contributor Bio:  Benson, Steve Steven R. Benson is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he teaches a variety of mathematics content courses for traditional undergraduate students and in-service mathematics teachers. Before joining the Lesley faculty, Dr. Benson was a Research Scientist at Education Development Center, Inc., where he was involved in a wide variety of projects, most of which involved the development of curricula for mathematics students and teachers. He has also facilitated preservice and in-service teacher professional development workshops across the U. S. and internationally (including serving as consultant to the Ministry of Education in Azerbaijan), directed a research project investigating the genesis and development of mathematical talent in Mathematical Olympians, and edited the problem calendar section of the Mathematics Teacher journal published by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Prior to joining the EDC staff in June 2000, he held mathematics faculty positions at St. Olaf College, Santa Clara University, University of New Hampshire, and University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, and is currently a co-director of the Master of Science for Teachers program at the University of New Hampshire. He received his PhD from the University of Illinois, working under the direction of Leon McCulloh in algebraic number theory.