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Daily Study Bible for Women by Jill Briscoe (Editor) -
Daily Study Bible for Women provides adult Christian
women an opportunity to improve their understanding and obtain
a fresh perspective of the Bible through daily study. Over 360
daily studies by Jill Briscoe guide readers to a Scripture passage
and key verse designed to apply the passage to issues that influence
women's lives. The devotionals are arranged in topical tracks
that include "Hearing God's Voice," "God's Design for Marriage,"
and "Serving Others." The study includes a track outline to assist
readers in navigating the daily studies, introductions for each
book of the Bible, and other study helps to get women into the
Bible easily every day.
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NIV Men's Devotional Bible
Whether
you're a father, grandfather, single or married, the NIV Men's
Devotional Bible is written for you. It will encourage your personal
relationship with God and increase your understanding of how he
works in your life. Each weekday you read a brief devotional message
together with a nearby Scripture passage. On the weekend, you'll
find "Weekending," which combines a short, reflective devotion
with Scripture readings for Saturday and Sunday. The NIV Men's
Devotional Bible contains 52 weeks of devotions--an entire year
that will challenge you, deepen your understanding of God, and
help you serve him more faithfully. The NIV Men's Devotional
Bible prepares you to live as a man of courage and vision. The
NIV Men's Devotional Bible features the complete text of the New
International Version, today's most popular modern translation,
known for its accuracy and readability.
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NIV Womens Devotional Bible - a review by Courtenay Kehn at
Amazon - A daily devotional, a Bible, and a compassionate collection
of thoughts and meditations for the modern woman all rolled into
one, The Women's Devotional Bible is a truly heavenly package.
Featuring the complete text of the New International Version of
the Bible, a subject index, a reading plan, and introductions
to each book, this Bible has everything you need to guide you
in your regular devotions. But the additional thoughts, poems,
and daily and weekend devotions from women serving God all over
the world are exceedingly good encouragement to dive deeper into
the Word and search for the heart of God in your own everyday
life. In a time when it is increasingly difficult to separate
what it means to be a woman of the Lord from the expectations
of the world, this Bible holds out helping hands of rest, peace,
hope, and strength.
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NIV Womens Devotional 2 Bible - Book Description - A second
volume of devotions written by and for today’s Christian woman,
with complete NIV text - A year of devotions by favorite godly
women - Author index with biographical information on each contributor,
plus subject index.
Bible Study/Devotionals
- A
Long Obedience in the Same Direction : Discipleship in an Instant
Society by Eugene H. Peterson - from an Ingram review - Throughout
this exposition of selected Psalms, Eugene H. Peterson encourages
steadfast discipleship, focusing on the themes of worship, service,
joy, work and community.
- Boomerang
Joy : Joy That Goes Around, Comes Around - 60 Devotions by
Barbara Johnson, John McPherson - Review: I picked this journal
up for a friend for Christmas. When I got home I was thumbing
through it and wanted to keep it for myself. She loved the journal.
It has great opening lines to get you to think about what is really
important. She is uplifting and lighthearted and most of all funny.
Now I am ordering one for myself.
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Every Teaching Of Jesus In The Bible by Larry Richards - Shows
the relevance of Christ's teachings for believers today.
- God's
Little Devotional Book - The inspirational combination of
quotes and Scriptures in this book has proven to be a popular
and comfortable way to communicate not just man's insight, but
also to include the wisdom of the ages---God's Word.
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God's Words of Life From the NIV Mens Devotional Bible - From
the Back Cover - Insights and promises from God's Word to guide
and encourage you! Taken from the NIV Men's Devotional Bible,
this topically arranged promise book includes Scripture verses
and timely devotional thoughts. With contributions from: C.S.
Lewis, James Dobson, Tom Landry, Orel Hershiser, Bill McCartney,
Reggie White, Richard Halverson and other godly men, God's Words
of Life gives practical wisdom for your life. This promise book
is perfect for personal use or to share with a friend.
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God's Words of Life from the NIV Womens Devotional 2 Bible
- From the Back Cover - Promises and insights from God's Word
to encourage and guide you! Taken from the NIV Women's Devotional
Bible 2, this topically arranged promise book includes Scripture
verses and timely devotional thoughts. With contributions from:
Joni Eareckson Tada, Ruth Bell Graham, Emilie Barnes, Rosa Parks,
Elizabeth Elliott, Ann Kiemel Anderson, Marjorie Holmes and other
godly women, God's Words of Life gives practical wisdom for your
life.
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Praying the Scriptures by Judson Cornwall - from Ingram -
One of the most frustrating aspects of prayer is finding the right
vocabulary to express what is in your heart. Praying the Scriptures
inspires, illuminates, gives imagery, intelligence, adds intensity,
and provides intimacy in our prayers.
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Bible by Stan Campbell,
James S. Bell, James T. Dyet, Jim Bell - From a review by Benjamin
Gebhardt - Jim Bell and Stan Campbell's success is largely due
to their humorous and conversational writing style, as well as
candid snapshots of what's actually in the Bible. Their treatment
of the Old Testament in particular is both an intriguing and hilarious
ride through the drama of biblical history… the Idiot's Guide
is supplemented with an extensive index, advice on buying a Bible,
and a day-by-day plan for reading the Bible in a year. Whether
you need a quick overview or are considering some in-depth study
but don't know how to begin, The Complete Idiot's Guide to the
Bible is a momentum-building first step.
- The
Prayer of Jabez : Breaking Through to the Blessed Life (The Breakthrough
Series : Little Books, Big Change) by Bruce Wilkinson - from
an Amazon review by Cindy Crosby - “In an era where many Christians
shy away from anything that smacks of "name it and claim it,"
author Bruce Wilkinson alleviates misgivings by putting the prayer
into perspective. Wilkinson, founder and president of Walk thru
the Bible Ministries and a popular speaker for Promise Keepers,
writes in a persuasive, conversational style that will woo even
the most cynical reader. He has used the Jabez prayer for more
than 30 years, and testifies enthusiastically to the changes it
has wrought in his own life.”
Family/Parenting
- The
Five Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman & Ross
Campbell
- Boundaries
with Kids by Henry Cloud, John Townsend, Lisa Guest - When
to say Yes, When to say No, to Help Your Children Gain Control
of their Lives
- Helping Children Grieve
by Teresa M. Huntley - Children are bewildered and full of questions when a grandparent, friend, or someone they love dies. We want to help, and yet the needs of a five-year-old are very different from those of an older child. Theresa Huntley shows how children at various ages understand death and offers positive ways for parents and other caring adults to help them grieve.
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I Can Pray with Jesus: The Lord’s Prayer for Children by Debbie
Trafton O’Neal - This is a great way to teach children the Lord’s
Prayer and what each petition means. Beautifully illustrated by
Taia Morley, it provides parents and children with a helpful tool
to talk about the importance of prayer.
- Ignite
the Fire : Kindling a Passion for Christ in Your Kids - This
is a book for parents who want to take seriously the role they
committed to when their child(ren) were baptized. It is full of
great ways to have a Christ-centered family and to raise kids
who have a passion for Jesus!
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Keeping Your Family Strong In a World Gone Wrong by Dr. Kevin Leman - Book Description -
In his entertaining yet authoritative style, best-selling author and psychologist Kevin Leman shares his "Reality Rule of Relationships," providing advice and step-by-step guidance for strengthening your family. Discover keys to family relationships in this book packed with enlightening real-life examples and solutions to tough family problems.
Inside you'll find the ten biggest needs of husbands and wives--and how to fill them--the best approach to child discipline, techniques for avoiding infidelity and revitalizing your love life, advice for the two-career family, tips for becoming your teenager's best friend, and the biggest danger for the single mom--and how to fight it.
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LifeStories a board game by TaliCor - Lifestories is a game
that helps build communication, enrich relationships and preserve
family traditions. The gently prodding questions encourage players
of all ages to share personal stories and memories.
- Little
House on the Freeway: Help for the Hurried Home by Tim Kimmel,
Gary Smalley
- Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours
by Dr. Kevin Leman - Book Description
Raising a child these days can be daunting. But if anyone understands why children behave as they do, it's Dr. Kevin Leman. This internationally known psychologist, author, and father of five shows how to bring out the best in your kids-without letting them get the best of you!
In his humorous, direct style, Dr. Leman shows how-and why-his reality discipline works.
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More-with-Less Cookbook (Anniversary Edition) by Doris Janzen
Longacre - When the More-with-Less Cookbook was first published
25 years ago, it challenged households to help solve the world
food crisis. It is filled with recipes and suggestions on how
to eat better and consume less of the world’s limited food resources.
It provides food for our bodies and our souls.
- The
Power of a Praying Parent
by Stormie Omartian
- The
Power of a Praying Parent: Prayer and Study Guide
by Stormie Omartian
- 1001
Ways to Connect With Your Kids by James R. Lucas - A great
book with tons of wonderful suggestions for all kinds of kids
and parents. This book is filled with practical and a lot of the
time, easy to do suggestions that will connect parents and kids
together. Everything from really serious to really fun!
Just for Men
Just for Women
- Abiding
in Christ
by Cynthia Heald - This devotional book, designed
to guide you through a month of quiet times, emphasizes the joy
and the importance of abiding in Christ. Each of the 31 daily
meditations in this collection includes a scripture.
- God's
Little Devotional Book for Moms - This book is designed for
the busy life of a mom. It has a verse on one page, and a short
story on the next. I could read a few pages at a time and not
feel cheated because of being called away to tie a shoe or change
a diaper. It is a witty and encouraging. I had to buy my sister,
mother of six, a copy also. It is the first book I read begining
to end in a very long time! I think parents that have children
over the age of 3 get the most from the book. And, the more children
you have, the more you will love this book.
- God's
Little Devotional for Women - This book has brought me so
much closer to God than I thought possible. It has done so much
for me, and I think all women should have a copy of this in their
homes. I highly recomend this book to any women who is seeking
the greatness of a personal relationship with God.
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Humor for a Woman's Heart : Stories, Quips, and Quotes to Lift
the Heart by Shari MacDonald - Book Description - Humor has
the power to lift a life above the stresses and strains of the
day and to fill the heart with encouragement and optimism. Humor
for a Woman's Heart was especially compiled with the feminine
gender in mind. In this collection of humorous writings by best-selling
authors such as Max Lucado, Chonda Pierce, Barbara Johnson, and
others, you will find cheerful inspiration and unique insights
into the human drama of womanhood. This book is sure to bring
a smile to your face and a lift to your day. And along the way,
you will also discover truth and teaching that will bless your
life.
- OverJoyed!
by Patsy Clairmont (Editor), Barbara Johnson, Marilyn Meberg,
Luci Swindoll, Sheila Walsh, Thelma Wells - The Women of Faith
Crew Strikes Again with 60 Upbeat New Devotions What do you get
when you mix courage, faith, humor, and a few feisty women? You
get OverJoyed!, a brand new devotional by some irrepressible ladies
who know how to have a good time filling each day with laughter,
love, and joy.
- The
Power of a Praying Wife by Stomie Omartian - Today's challenges
and presssures can make a fulfilling marriage seem like an impossible
dream. Stormie Omartian shares how God has strengthened her own
marriage since she began to pray for her husband concerning key
areas of his life.
- The
Quiet Heart : Daily Devotionals for Women by June Masters
Bacher - It's when we have a quiet heart that we're best able
to listen, give thanks, show tenderness, hold someone's memory
close, and give the kind of love that makes a difference in someone's
life. These devotions point the way to quieting the heart.
- Womens
Devotional Compact Hardcover
- Devotions written by, for,
and about godly women, featuring over 100 well-known authors.
A subject index and an author index provide the reader with easy
access to particular topics or authors.
Just for Couples
Just for Kids
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Angels & All Children: A Nativity Story in Words, Music, and Art
by Walter Wangerin, Jr - From the story: "The world is stuck
at midnight. People have turned from God and covered their land
in darkness deeper than night. All the children are sleeping,
and all the parents are sad. But God loves this world. And God
sends a baby-born in a manger-to bring morning light to the darkness.
And God sends angels to awaken the children …"
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Before and After Christmas by Debbie Trafton O'Neal - Before
and After Christmas offers ideas for ways to celebrate with specific
activities, including crafts, service projects, and family worship
ideas for each day in Advent and through the twelve days of Christmas.
Each day also includes a Bible passage for reading together.
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Family Countdown to Christmas: A Day-By-Day Celebration by
Debbie Trafton O'Neal - Family Countdown to Christmas: A Day-by-Day
Celebration provides a day-at-a-glance calendar filled with fun,
fascinating facts, and colorful stickers. From Dec. 1 to Jan.
6, this book turns each day of the season into a celebration.
It is packed with information about the holidays, including crafts,
recipes, and activities.
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101 Things to Do for Christmas by Debbie Trafton O'Neal -
101 Things to Do for Christmas is filled with colorful craft projects
that can be kept and enjoyed or given as gifts to family and friends.
- First
Things First, by Dandi Daley MacKall, is a new series of early-concept
board books for ages 2-5. The series teaches appreciation for
God’s creation, God’s care, and the fun of sharing and helping.
Made
by God
One
Lost Sheep
Things
I Do
Rainbow
Party
- Imagination Series
- Dandi Daley Mackall has written four books that teach toddlers about imagination and faith while helping them discover colors, numbers, shapes, and families. Each book includes a tactile surprise on the final page that reinforces learning and encourages children to enjoy the books again and again.
Color My World
Cloud Counting
Animal Babies
The Shape of Things
- The
Tales of Christopher Bear, by Stephanie Jeffs, is a series
for ages 3-5. Read about forgiveness, love, friendship, sharing,
and the true meaning of Christmas.
A
Bad Day for Christopher Bear
I
Love You, Christopher Bear
Christopher
Bear Makes Friends
It's
Mine, Christopher Bear!
Christopher
Bear’s First Christmas
Spiritual Growth/Self Discovery
- Celebration
of Discipline : The Path to Spiritual Growth : 20th Anniversary
Edition
by Richard J. Foster, Review by Michael Joseph Gross
- "… his book presents one of the most compelling and readable
visions of Christian spirituality published in the past few decades.
After beginning with a simple observation 'Superficiality is the
curse of our age.... The desperate need today is not for a greater
number of intelligent people, or gifted people, but for deep people'
Foster's book moves to explain the disciplines people must cultivate
in order to achieve spiritual depth. In succinct, urgent, and
sometimes humorous chapters, Foster defines a broad range of classic
spiritual disciplines in terms that are lucid without being too
limiting and offers advice that's practical without being overly
prescriptive."
- A Forgiving Heart: Prayers for Blessing and Reconciliation
edited by Lyn Klug, This collection of prayers offers understanding and new perspectives, providing healing for our relationship with God, ourselves, family and friends, in our communities, and among nations. These prayers have been gathered from spiritual writers including C.S. Lewis, Mother Teresa, Henri Nouwen, and Desmond Tutu, as well as ordinary people who have struggled with offering and receiving forgiveness.
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Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and it's all small stuff
by Richard
Carlson - from Amazon.com - Got a stress case in your life? Of
course you do: "Without question, many of us have mastered the
neurotic art of spending much of our lives worrying about a variety
of things all at once." Carlson's cheerful book aims to make us
stop and smell--if not roses--whatever is sitting in front of
our noses. Don't Sweat the Small Stuff... offers 100 meditations
designed to make you appreciate being alive, keep your emotions
(especially anger and dissatisfaction) in proper perspective,
and cherish other people as the unique miracles they are. It's
an owner's manual of the heart, and if you follow the directions,
you will be a happier, more harmonious person. Like Stairmasters,
oat bran, and other things that are good for you, the meditations
take discipline. Even so, some of the strategies are kind of fun:
"Imagine the people in your life as tiny infants and as 100-year-old
adults." The trouble is, once you start, it's hard to stop.
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Enjoying Where You Are on the Way to Where You Are Going
by
Joyce Meyer - From Ingram - In this book, Joyce Meyer combines
biblical principles with personal experiences for a powerful teaching
on how to enjoy every day on your journey through life. Enjoying
life is not based on enjoyable circumstances. It is an attitude
of your heart.
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God’s Tender Words for Life’s Tough Moments
by Margaret Houk - God wants to help us through our trying times, great or small. When difficulties emerge there is nothing that can turn things around as much as God’s words of strength, love, help, and mercy. The book includes short selections covering a wide range of difficult emotional times. Each selection includes a brief sketch of a difficult time, several Bible verses that address it, and a closing prayer. Ideal for personal use, but each selection can be adapted for group prayer use.
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Grace for the Moment
by Max Lucado - For such a small book,
Grace For the Moment has had a major impact on countless lives.
With more than a half million copies sold, this devotional continues
to touch lives as it emphasizes the help and hope of God in everyday
moments. Each daily reading features devotional writings from
Max Lucado's numerous bestsellers as well as a Scripture verse
selected especially for that day's reading.
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Grieving the Death of a Mother
and On Grieving the Death of a Father both by Harold Ivan Smith help readers understand the grieving process and cope with the loss of a close family member. Includes examples from the authors own experiences and the experiences of others.
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He Chose the Nails
by Max Lucado - from an Amazon review by
Cindy Crosby - Lucado invites us to understand the symbols surrounding
Christ's crucifixion and celebrate the significance of the promises
they offer.
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Here I Stand by Roland Herbert Bainton - Available for the first time in trade paperback, this authoritative biography of the great religious leader was hailed by Time magazine as "the most readable Luther biography in English."
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How to Succeed at Being Yourself : Finding the Confidence to Fulfill
Your Destiny
by Joyce Meyer - from the book cover - The standards
many of us use for deciding whether we approve of ourselves are
faulty, yet we view these misconceptions as truth and our successes
or failures to conform to them as indicators of our worth. Learn
the true way to determine your worth and who you really are. Get
ready to experience the full measure of success God has prepared
for you that will dramatically change your life as you discover
How to Succeed at Being Yourself.
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I Could Do Anything If I Only Knew What It Was : How to Discover
What You Really Want and How to Get It
by Barbara Sher - From
Amazon - "A life without direction is a life without passion,"
says motivational specialist, therapist, and career counselor
Barbara Sher. In I Could Do Anything If I Only Knew What It Was,
a sort of broader, less dense, and less intimidating version of
What Color Is Your Parachute?, she reveals how to "recapture long
lost goals, overcome the blocks that inhibit your success, decide
what you want to be, and live your dreams." This is a perfect
book for new college graduates or anyone sick and tired of languishing
in a dead-end job or relationship--yet reluctant to make drastic
life changes due to uncertainty about what would actually inspire
them.
- In
the Grip of Grace
by Max Lucado - According to Max Lucado,
grace is perhaps the most difficult spiritual truth to accept.
In his latest book, Lucado looks into the lives of believers and,
through moving stories and powerful insights, answers the questions
which all readers have asked at one time or another--Why do we
need grace? What does grace do for us? What does grace do in us?
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Intimacy With The Almighty
by Charles R. Swindoll - from Ingram
- Charles Swindoll outlines four decisions, accompanied by four
disciplines that can lead us into a deeper, more intimate relationship
with the Almighty and contribute to peace in the middle of the
"tyranny of the urgent".
- On Grieving the Death of a Father
and
Grieving the Death of a Mother both by Harold Ivan Smith help readers understand the grieving process and cope with the loss of a close family member. Includes examples from the authors own experiences and the experiences of others.
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Perfect Trust
by Charles R. Swindoll - Beloved Bible teacher
and best-selling author Chuck Swindoll offers fresh, original
insights in this wonderful sequel to Intimacy With the Almighty.
He encourages readers to discover a more meaningful, intimate
relationship with God by learning to trust Him more completely.
With his unique, uplifting writing style, Swindoll helps those
navigating life's most difficult obstacles to pursue the path
that leads to power, blessing, and peace.
- Prayer
: Finding the Heart's True Home
by Richard J. Foster - From
the Book Cover - “Bestselling author Richard J. Foster offers
a warm, compelling, and sensitive primer on prayer, helping us
to understand, experience, and practice it in its many forms--from
the simple prayer of beginning again to unceasing prayer. He clarifies
the prayer process, answers common misconceptions, and shows the
way into prayers of contemplation, healing, blessing, forgiveness,
and rest. Foster shows how prayer can move us inward into personal
transformation, upward toward intimacy with God, and outward to
minister to others. He leads us beyond questions to a deeper understanding
and practice of prayer, bringing us closer to God, to ourselves,
and to our community.”
- Secrets
of the Vine (The Breakthrough Series : Little Books, Big Change)
by Bruce Wilkinson - from an Amazon review by Cindy Crosby - “Through
Jesus' symbolic portrayal of himself as the vine, the Father as
vinedresser, and his followers as the branches, Wilkinson believes
that Christians can better understand God's methods for ensuring
personal fulfillment, and find a closer walk with him. Grapes
need pruning--and so do Christians, Wilkinson writes. God's "pruning"
is painful, but Wilkinson argues that this pruning away of "self"
is necessary to gain desirable results. He notes, "Pruning will
intensify as God's shears cut closer to the core of who you are."
Wilkinson urges Christians not to confuse "pruning" with "discipline,"
and offers a helpful chart to distinguish between the two. He
discusses four levels of fruit bearing, from "no fruit" to "much
fruit," and the connection between God's pruning and an abundant
harvest.”
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Six Weeks to a Simpler Lifestyle
by Barbara DeGrote-Sorensen
- The Midwest Book Review - "Offers help for all of us who would
like to make our lives less complicated, but aren't sure where
to begin."
- Soul
Keeping: Ancient Paths of Spiritual Direction
by Howard Baker
- Book Description - "HOW IS IT THAT I CAN BE CONSISTENTLY EXPERIENCING
GOD'S PRESENCE, sensing his love, and feeling the power of the
spirit AND THEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN-NOTHING? I continue the same
practices I was doing in prayer and devotion, but with entirely
different results. There is no sense of God's presence, only dryness
in the Scriptures, and hollowness in prayer." ….. If you're struggling
in your spiritual life and searching for renewed passion for God,
the paths described in Soul Keeping will provide rest for your
soul as you richly experience God and His presence.
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The Aladdin Factor
by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen -
From Ingram - The #1 New York Times bestselling authors of Chicken
Soup for the Soul introduce readers to the Aladdin Factor--the
magical wellspring of confidence and desire that turns dreams
into reality--and teach them how to put it into effect in their
own lives.
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The Balanced Life : Achieving Success in Work & Love
by Alan
Loy McGinnis - Book Description - More than three million readers
have found inspiration and guidance from this best-selling author.
Now he turns his attention to some of the most urgent questions
of our time: How can I find a balance in my Life? How do I juggle
work and family? Can I be successful at one without sacrificing
the other? For all seeking a balanced life, here is the inspiration,
practical advice, and engaging storytelling that readers around
the world have come to expect from Alan Loy McGinnis. *Amazon
has only a few used copies.
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The Case for Christ : A Journalist's Personal Investigation of
the Evidence for Jesus
by Lee Strobel - From the author -
“Not too many years ago, I was an atheist. My agnostic wife's
conversion to Christianity prompted me to use my legal training
(M.S.L., Yale Law School) and journalism experience (I was the
legal editor of "The Chicago Tribune") to systematically investigate
whether there's any credible evidence that Jesus is the unique
Son of God. "The Case for Christ" retraces the two-year quest
that rocked my world.”
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The Case for Faith: A Journalist Investigates the Toughest Objections
to Christianity by Lee Strobel - From Amazon - ”Award-winning
reporter and author Lee Strobel (The Case for Christ) once again
uses his investigative skills to address the primary objections
to Christianity. As a former atheist, Strobel understands the
rational resistance to faith. He even names the eight most convincing
arguments against Christian faith…”
- The
Complete Idiot's Guide to Prayer
by Mark Galli, James S. Bell,
Jim Bell, Review by Gail Hudson - The Complete Idiot's Guide series
that has taught us how to do everything from making beer, playing
bridge, and fishing to gambling, and living with a cat now ventures
into the arena of prayer. Although this may seem like a crass
and commercial undertaking, it is certainly true that many people
feel unworthy or inadequate when trying to give voice to a prayer.
As a primer on Christian prayer, this could be the boost that
helps a beginner or a doubter take the leap of faith and start
a dialogue with God. Typical of the Complete Idiot's Guide style,
the format uses plenty of cartoon-like illustrations, loads of
informative tidbits, and most importantly a warm, reassuring voice
that takes a complicated issue and breaks it down into manageable
bites.
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The Dieter's Prayer Book
by Heather Harpham Kopp - Every day
we are faced with fridge wars, bad mirror moments, diets that
don't work, skinny friends who can eat whatever they like, and
husbands who reminisce about the size 8 they married. Yet victory
can be yours. Increasingly, scientific studies are indicating
that in health matters, prayer works--and in The Dieter's Prayer
Book, you'll find that daily ounce of spiritual encouragement
you need. Not tied to any one particular diet, The Dieter's Prayer
Book can be used in conjunction with any healthy-eating program,
or on its own. Each day, these upbeat prayers will remind you
what really matters, make you feel less alone, and empower you
to achieve your goal of healthful living.
- The
Faith Factor : Proof of the Healing Power of Prayer
by Dale
A. Matthews M.D., From a review by Booklist - As he acquired clinical
experience, he began to realize that some patients wanted to talk
to him about their faith as well as their physical problems. After
several striking improvements when he brought his and a patient's
strong beliefs in God together, he began to ask often whether
patients wanted him to pray with them. The expansion of the doctor-patient
relationship to a God-doctor-patient relationship produced many
improvements in health and understanding.
- The Fingerprints of God: Seeing His Hand in the Unexpected by Nancy Hoag, Collection of 38 true short stories from the author’s life. Share the adventures of life, through the experiences of someone who is not afraid to be honest about her struggles, foibles, and joy. The author makes it clear that God has been with her through every circumstance, teaching, guiding, and gently correcting her. A Bible verse accompanies every story. Can be used as a devotional, too.
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The
Gift for All People: Thoughts on God's Great Grace
by Max
Lucado - The Gift for all People is a celebration of God's gift
of salvation wrapped in a collection of inspirational stories.
These stories will help Christians comprehend and treasure the
assurance of their salvation and will help non-Christians realize
and embrace the gift of abundant, eternal life in Jesus Christ.
The concluding story, written especially for this book, urges
readers to give their lives to Jesus Christ and shows them how
to do so. This book will provide Christians with a unique, warm,
and attractive presentation of the gospel to give to non-Christian
family or friends.
- The
Path : Creating Your Mission Statement for Work and for Life
by Laurie Beth Jones - The Path is easy to read and chock full
of wise advice based on that ancient book of wisdom, the Bible.
But you don't have to be a believer in order to use the tools
Jones gives you for creating your person mission statement. This
book is exceptional and will go in my permanent personal library.
- The
Weigh Down Diet by Gwen Shamblin - From Amazon - "We have
been trying to feed our hurting, longing hearts with physical
food," writes Gwen Shamblin, registered dietician and founder
of the Weigh Down program, which emphasizes "God's power--not
'will power.'" This book offers instruction on how to eat only
when physically hungry, how to "nourish the soul with a relationship
with God," and how not to confuse different hunger urges. The
diet plan teaches you not to overeat by letting you eat exactly
what you want, but much less of it. …The Weigh Down Diet is, however,
a guide to using your religious beliefs to help you stop overeating
and see food in a new light. This book inspires you with scriptural
passages, discussions of "God's rules" about eating, and assurances
that God's love will help you win your battle with weight.
- The
7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal
Change
by Stephen R. Covey, Review by Joan Price - Stephen
Covey, an internationally respected leadership authority, realizes
that true success encompasses a balance of personal and professional
effectiveness, so this book is a manual for performing better
in both arenas. His anecdotes are as frequently from family situations
as from business challenges…. This isn't a quick-tips-start-tomorrow
kind of book. The concepts are sometimes intricate, and you'll
want to study this book, not skim it. When you finish, you'll
probably have Post-it notes or hand-written annotations in every
chapter, and you'll feel like you've taken a powerful seminar
by Covey.
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Wrestling the Light : Ache and Awe in the Human-Divine Struggle
: Prayers and Stories
by Ted Loder
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101 Amazing Things about God
by Marsha Marks - Book Description
For those who think they have God all figured out, Marsha Marks
challenges them to think again-and not take Him for granted.
She offers 101 familiar, surprising, humbling, inspiring, and
amazing truths about our awesome God, including:
* He loves His enemies.
* He saves all my prayers.
* He entrusts all His creation to man.
* He hears me when I weep.
* He can make the stain of sin disappear.
101 Amazing Things About God is wonderful for the believer to
use as a daily reminder of the characteristics of God. It's also
great to give to those who are interested and curious to know
what God is really like-and most of all, if He cares about them.
Leadership
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Aquachurch: Essential Leadership Arts for Piloting Your Church
in Today's Fluid Culture
by Leonard Sweet - Marshall Shelley,
Editor, Leadership magazine - "Len Sweet is a master of the apt
metaphor. He discerns today's invisible forces that make leadership
more like a voyage than a march. His navigational aids help keep
us on course."
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Community 101
by Gilbert Bilezikian - From the book cover
- Gilbert Bilezikian lays a biblical foundation for this call
to community by showing the centrality of community in the sweep
of salvation history-its loss in the Fall, its reclamation through
Christ, and its ultimate realization in the New Jeruselem.
- Developing
the Leaders Around You
by John C. Maxwell - From Ingram -
John Maxwell, one of the nation's leading figures in the area
of personal and corporate leadership development, turns his attention
to the art of developing leadership capabilities in the people
who surround you.
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Developing the Leader Within You
by John C. Maxwell - From
Amazon - Few of us are natural-born leaders, according to John
C. Maxwell, author of Developing the Leader Within You. Fortunately
though, "the traits that are the raw material of leadership can
be acquired," he promises. "Link them up with desire and nothing
can keep you from becoming a leader. This book will supply the
leadership principles. You must supply the desire." True to his
words, Maxwell offers a detailed and inspiring primer on becoming
a leader.
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Good to Great
by Jim Collins - Under study by Joy's church
council. Review by Amazon - Making the transition from good to
great doesn't require a high-profile CEO, the latest technology,
innovative change management, or even a fine-tuned business strategy.
At the heart of those rare and truly great companies was a corporate
culture that rigorously found and promoted disciplined people
to think and act in a disciplined manner. Peppered with dozens
of stories and examples from the great and not so great, the book
offers a well-reasoned road map to excellence that any organization
would do well to consider.
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Groups of Twelve
by Joel Comiskey - From the Back Cover -
Many thanks to Comiskey for a helpful and practical book. Many
church growth strategies work in the short run, but only leadership
multiplication creates ongoing kingdom expansion. This book communicates
biblical, proven and effective principles. My advice to you: "Eat
this book!" Let it shape your heart, your vision and strategy
(Jim Egli, Author, Pastor, and TOUCH Trainer)
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Home Cell Group Explosion: How Your Small Group Can Grow and Multiply
by Joel Comiskey - From the Publisher - Home Cell Group Explosion
is the most researched and practical book every written on cell
group ministry! Joel Comiskey traversed the globe to find out
why certain churches and small groups are successful in reaching
the lost. He found the answers and freely shares them within this
volume. If you are a pastor or small group leader, you should
devour this book! It will encourage you and give you simple, practical
steps for dynamic small group life and growth.
- How
to Lead Small Groups
by Neal McBride - Review by Ingram -
How to Lead Groups covers leadership skills for all kinds of small
groups, including Bible study, fellowship, task, and support groups.
It's designed to help you hit the ground running by giving you
all the tools and information you need---without making you wade
through complicated, time-consuming background information, theory,
or rationale.
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Leaders : Strategies for Taking Charge
by Warren Bennis -
Book Description - In this illuminating study of corporate America's
most critical issue -- leadership -- world-renowned leadership
guru Warren Bennis and his co-author Burt Nanus reveal the four
key principles every manager should know: Attention Through Vision,
Meaning Through Communication, Trust Through Positioning, and
The Deployment of Self. In this age of "process", with downsizing
and restructuring affecting many workplaces, companies have fallen
trap to lack of communication and distrust, and vision and leadership
are needed more than ever before. The wisdom and insight in Leaders
addresses this need. It is an indispensable source of guidance
all readers will appreciate, whether they're running a small department
or in charge of an entire corporation.
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Nine Keys to Effective Small Group Leadership : How Lay Leaders
Can Establish Dynamic & Healthy Cells, Classes or Teams
by
Carl George - Book Description - Increase your effectiveness as
a small-group leader! Don't just have meetings -propel your group
to a new level of teamwork and fruitfulness for Christ. Learn
and apply the simple truths of Scripture illustrated in these
nine keys in order to utilize and open the doors. These nine keys
will make a lasting impact in your small group.
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Organizing Genius: The Secrets of Creative Collaboration
by
Warren Bennis - The New York Times Book Review, Charles C. Mann
- Warren Bennis knows his audience. A well-respected business
consultant, he instructs uncertain managers in the art of transforming
themselves into leaders. Organizing Genius ... [is] aimed at people
suddenly entrusted with a corporate project that involves getting
people to work together creatively, a skill rarely imparted at
B-school. Many of them, I suspect, will find the book extremely
useful.
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Reap the Harvest : How a Small-Group System Can Grow Your Church
by Joel Comiskey - From the Back Cover -"Reap the Harvest
is an excellent how-to-get-it-done guide for cell group life with
a purpose: the harvest. The chapter on change alone is worth the
whole book! This is a practical, powerful, and useful tool that
will save you from the common mistakes and guide you to healthy,
vital, quality and quantity growth." (Kent R. Hunter, The Church
Doctor)
- Soul
Tsunami
by Leonard Sweet - From review by Amazon.com - Will
the tsunami wave of change sweep Christianity away? Or will religious
followers be able to ride the cresting tidal wave of cyber terrorism
and social malaise that threaten Christian values in the 21st
century? Rather than sink into denial or flee to safe bunkers,
Sweet suggests that devout Christians "hoist the sails" just as
Noah did when faced with a flood. "While the world is rethinking
its entire cultural formation, it is time to find new ways of
being the church that are true to our postmodern context," writes
author Leonard Sweet.
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The New Reformation
by Greg Odgen - Book Description - Ministry
is to be by the people and for the people, and this book explains
why it is needed and how it can be done.
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The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
by John C. Maxwell -
From an Amazon review by Gail Hudson - Readers can expect a well-crafted
discussion that emphasizes the core attitudes and visions of leadership…
For instance, when explaining "The Law of Influence," Maxwell
states that "job titles don't have much value when it comes to
leading. True leadership cannot be awarded, appointed or assigned.
It comes only from influence and that can't be mandated." Even
after Princess Diana was stripped of her title, Maxwell says she
was still able to lead a global effort toward banning land mines
because of her sophisticated ability to influence others.
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