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Your ministry is perfectly designed to produce the results you are currently experiencing. If you are satisfied with those results, you don’t need this book. If not, it’s time for a change. Like your own personal trainer, 7 Practices of Effective Ministry by Andy Stanley, Reggie Joiner & Lane Jones is an insightful guide for any leader who yearns for a simpler, more effective approach to ministry. In this book, you’ll find seven strategic principles that, when put into play, will bring focus and clarity to everything you do and turn your ministry into a winning team.
When Mark D. McDonough, MD was a teen, a catastrophic fire claimed the lives of his mother and younger brother; it also left Mark with burns on over 65% of his body. During a long and painful recovery, his faltering faith in God was strengthened by a remarkable near-death experience. Numerous reconstructive surgeries and postoperative rehabilitation motivated him to become a physical therapist, and then a reconstructive surgeon. If you or a loved one has suffered from personal trauma, disease, or loss that has tested your faith and exhausted your emotional resources, you’ll find real hope in this redemptive story, Forged Through Fire.
It's not easy being a teen today. There’s constant pressure to stay connected but fewer guardrails for navigating life. From the internet and social media to interactions with friends, teens are encouraged to pursue what feels good over what is good. But there’s reason for hope: God chose you to be the greatest influencer in the life of your teen. In Raising Successful Teens, Jeffrey Dean gives you the biblical truth and practical advice you need to help your teen thrive today and set a solid foundation for the future.
Hard conversations challenge everyone. Maybe you’re the person who makes every effort to avoid them. Or maybe you dive in enthusiastically, not noticing that your eagerness can damage relationships. Is there a more effective path? A biblical model for navigating touchy talks with the potential for conflict? In The Art of Hard Conversations, Lori Roeleveld’s experience and wisdom will help you have meaningful conversations that rely on the wisdom of the Bible rather than the prevailing culture. Through her motivation, inspiration, and practical, readily applied skills, you’ll learn to have those tricky talks more effectively. Funny and vulnerable personal stories, sound biblical teaching, and sections of tips and assignments guarantee that the principles here will increase your confidence and competence in discussing sensitive topics of every kind. Discover how your next conversation could impact someone’s life forever - or change your own.
We have a lot to worry about - children, jobs, homes, health, finances, and more. The solution isn’t to rid ourselves of the sources of the anxiety, as if we could. Instead we need to recognize that anxiety originates from a spiritual influence and that we can fight back using the God-given weapons of power, love and a sound mind. Sharing her own story of emerging from the battle with anxiety as well as the stories of others, Dr. Michelle Bengtson uses Breaking Anxiety’s Grip to remind you of your identity as a follower of Christ and of the peace He promises you in spite of everything. She provides tools to cope with the crushing emotional burden of anxiety and, more importantly, shows you how to reclaim God’s peace so you can break anxiety’s grip.
In Finding The Bright Side, Fox News personality Shannon Bream engages in a conversation about authenticity, humility, and trusting in God. She shares behind the scenes stories from Washington, D.C., revelations from her time reporting on the Supreme Court, and lessons learned from the most challenging moments of her life - from the time she was fired from her first job and told, “You’re the worst person I’ve ever seen on TV,” to the time she was told “There is no cure.” But through all of this, faith (and a little bit of stubbornness!) has helped Shannon keep hope, find purpose in the pain, and find laughter along the way.
Think Before You Look by Daniel Henderson provides a useful and timeless approach to avoiding the temptations of pornography before it is too late. The content springs from the author’s experiences working with thousands of men and counseling many about the painful issues revolving around the porn industry. Each brief chapter explains the practical rationale and biblical basis for steering clear of pornography’s clutches. The chapters are succinct and sometimes humorous, though meaty enough to offer solid biblical equipping for the battle. Its approach leads to a fast-paced read that avoids academic and clinical terminology, yet is designed to further your personal study or a group Bible study. This book promises to help those drowning and warn others who are considering the shadowy water.
Sarah Laughed breathes life into the legends of the Biblical matriarchs, as Vanessa L. Ochs, PH.D. fills in the gaps in their stories and makes their trials, tribulations, and triumphs relevant for women today. Intimate, familiar, and wise, the heroines you’ll find here are revealed to be uplifting role models, from Eve’s rebellious taste of wisdom to the righteous anger of Job’s wife. By embracing the gifts of these ancient women, you’ll discover exhilarating ways to embrace your own personal gifts and gain fresh insight on your life.
Bestselling author Stormie Omartian addresses the deeper issues of marriage, such as communication breakdown, misplaced priorities, infidelity, and the challenge of children in Only Prayer Can Change Your Marriage. It’s hard to change yourself, and you can’t change your spouse. But by His power working through our prayers, God can change you both. When you invite the Lord to rule in your marriage, He will transform both of your lives in ways you never thought possible. Whether you are a husband or a wife, if you want your marriage to be strong and protected, this book is for you. Your marriage can last a lifetime - seek God in prayer, pray specifically as He leads you, and watch a miracle take place in your heart, your spouse, and your relationship.
“Lord, I want to be whole”. These words are the hearty-cry of many Christians who, in spite of their relationship with the Lord, find themselves dealing with overwhelming anger, guilt, depression, and perhaps the nagging feeling that something inside them is just not right. In Lord, I Want To Be Whole, Stormie Omartian shares the principles she learned during her struggle for real and lasting peace. She outlines seven solidly biblical steps to wholeness, based on the power of prayer and Scripture to change your life. Stormie doesn’t give you a formula for a quick fix, though. Instead, she offers a positive approach that is both spiritual and practical. Her advice and encouragement will help you find and keep wholeness in all areas of your life.