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Title: In the Grip of Grace |
| Author: Max Lucado | |
| ISBN: 084990952X | |
| Description: Can anything separate you from God's love? Does He really love you, no matter what? How does He feel when you snap at anything that moves? When you've failed as a parent? When your thoughts are gutter-level? When your tongue is sharp? Have you drifted too far? Waited too long? Slipped too much? The answer is found in one of life's sweetest words - grace. God lovingly holds you in the eternal grip of His grace. Good deeds won't help. Perfect performance isn't required. Best-selling author Max Lucado proclaims the grace of God to be "the greatest discovery of my life." Share in his discovery by taking a journey through the mountaintop truths found in Paul's letter to the Romans, "the grandest treatise on grace ever written." |
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Title: The God You're Looking For |
| Author: Bill Hybels | |
| ISBN: 0785272054 | |
| Description: Sooner or later almost everybody looks for God. The high achievers who run out of rungs, the low achievers who run out of hope, the elderly who are running out of time, and the young who are running out of alternatives. This book is about the God you're looking for. The God who revealed Himself, whose identity is not a mystery, and whose concern for you is not kept secret. Read and heed, and you'll be eternally grateful for having done so. Because . . . Sooner or later almost everybody looks for God. | |
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Title: What's So Amazing About Grace? |
| Author: Philip Yancey | |
| ISBN: 0310245656 | |
| Description: Grace is the church's great distinctive. It's the one thing the world cannot duplicate, and the one thing it craves above all else for only grace can bring hope and transformation to a jaded world. In What's So Amazing About Grace?, award-winning author Philip Yancey explores grace at street level. What is grace? If grace is God's love for the undeserving, then what does it look like in action? If Christians are its sole dispensers, how are we doing at lavishing grace on a world that knows far more of cruelty and unforgiveness than it does of mercy? In his most personal and provocative book ever, Yancey offers compelling, true portraits of grace's life-changing power. He searches for its presence in his own life and in the church. He challenges us to become living answers to a world that desperately wants to know What's So Amazing About Grace? |
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Title: The Grace Awakening: Believing in Grace is One Thing. Living it is Another |
| Author: Charles R. Swindoll | |
| ISBN: B000H2MRA2 | |
| Description: In this best-selling classic, Charles Swindoll awakens readers to the life-impacting realities of God's grace, the freedom and joy it brings, the fear it cures, the strength it lends to relationships and the ever-increasing desire to know God. A modern day classic from Charles Swindoll. | |
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Title: High Expectations: The Remarkable Secret of Keeping People in Your Church (Paperback) |
| Author: Thom S. Rainer | |
| ISBN: 0805412662 | |
Description: On any given Sunday, fewer than one-third of the members in many churches attend worship. That's because churches tend to concentrate on recruitment instead of retention. Now, with results from a research project including more than 300 churches, Dr. Thom S. Rainer proves that the congregations that spend time keeping their members involved, challenged, and informed are the ones that thrive. Most of all, successful churches expect more of their membership. And members rise to the challenge, participating more fully and more often. High Expectations offers specific proven steps for keeping members' interest as its peak, including:
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Title: The Divine Mentor: Growing Your Faith as You Sit at the Feet of the Savior (Hardcover) |
| Author: Wayne Cordeiro | |
| ISBN: 0764203495 | |
| Description: Many believers---no matter where they are in their walk with God---settle for a spiritual routine that lacks God's presence. But what they truly want, and truly need, is a dynamic, vital, and intimate relationship with God. In The Divine Mentor, Wayne Cordeiro gently but directly shows you how to move from routine to relationship---from mundane actions to fresh encounters---by learning to hear Him speak to you through the Bible. Just as the disciples had a fresh, daily walk with Jesus on earth, God intends for Christians to have communion with Him through His Word and His Holy Spirit. Through stories, lessons, and anecdotes, Cordeiro equips you to listen to the promptings of the Holy Spirit as you read God's Word, enabling you to revolutionize your daily quiet time with the Lord. |
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Title: Membership Matters: Insights from Effective Churches on New Member Classes and Assimilation (Hardcover) |
| Author: Chuck Lawless | |
| ISBN: 0310262860 | |
| Description: How do churches move members--both old and new--into ministry? Many church staff and lay leaders know they need to start new member classes as a point of entry into their churches but don't know how. This book is based on a national study of effective churches and shows how growing churches implement new member classes and motivate their members into ministry. This book is designed to be a guide for church leaders wanting to start or improve a membership class. It includes models for classes and examples of resources such as church covenants, class schedules, and lesson outlines. It also gives direction on motivating uninvolved members to participate in ministry. One chapter chronicles an ongoing discussion among pastors of growing churches that are effectively motivating members to do ministry. |
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Title: Who Stole My Church? What to Do When the Church You Love Tries to Enter the 21st Century |
| Author: Gordon MacDonald | |
| ISBN: 078522601X | |
| Description: Feel like your church has been hijacked? You're not alone. Millions of seasoned churchgoers feel at odds with praise bands, PowerPoint presentations, and mall-like mega-sanctuaries---and many are dropping out. Through the power of story, MacDonald's fictional tale helps build intergenerational understanding by illustrating that change can advance God's kingdom. Includes discussion questions. |
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Title: Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life |
| Author: Donald S. Whitney | |
| ISBN: 1576830276 | |
| Description: It's not uncommon for an accomplished musician to be able to sit down in front of a new piece of music and play it through without a hitch. To make it seem easy, as if it required no effort. Yet the "freedom" to play with such skill comes only after years of disciplined practice. In the same way, the freedom to grow in godliness---to naturally express Christ's character through your own personality---is in large part dependent on a deliberate cultivation of the spiritual disciplines. Far from being legalistic, restrictive, or binding, as they are often perceived, the spiritual disciplines are actually the means to unparalleled spiritual liberty. So if you'd like to embark on a lifelong quest for godliness, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will help you on your way. Based on the rich heritage left us by the early church fathers, the Puritan writers, and Jesus Christ Himself, Whitney takes you through a carefully selected array of disciplines that includes Scripture reading, prayer, worship, Scripture meditation, evangelism, serving, stewardship, Scripture application, fasting, silence and solitude, journaling, and learning. By illustrating why the disciplines are important, showing how each one will help you grow in godliness, and offering practical suggestions for cultivating them on a long-term basis, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will provide you with a refreshing opportunity to embrace life's greatest pursuit---the pursuit of holiness---through a lifelong delight in the disciplines. |
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Title: Celebration of Discipline |
| Author: Richard J. Foster | |
| ISBN: 0060628391 | |
| Description: In the twenty years since its publication, Celebration of Discipline has helped over a million seekers discover a richer spiritual life infused with joy, peace, and a deeper understanding of God. For this special twentieth anniversary edition, Richard J. Foster has added an introduction, in which he shares the story of how this beloved and enduring spiritual guidebook came to be. Hailed by many as the best modern book on Christian spirituality, Celebration of Discipline explores the classic "Disciplines," or central spiritual practices, of the Christian faith. Along the way, Foster shows that it is only by and through these practices that the true path to spiritual growth can be found. Dividing the Disciplines into three movements of the Spirit, Foster shows how each of these areas contribute to a balanced spiritual life. The inward Disciplines of meditation, prayer, fasting, and study offer avenues of personal examination and change. The outward Disciplines of simplicity, solitude, submission, and service help prepare us to make the world a better place. The corporate Disciplines of confession, worship, guidance, and celebration bring us nearer to one another and to God. Foster provides a wealth of examples demonstrating how these Disciplines can become part of our daily activities---and how they can help us shed our superficial habits and "bring the abundance of God into our lives." He offers crucial new insights, demonstrating how the biblical view of simplicity, properly understood and applied, brings joy and balance to our inward and outward lives and "sets us free to enjoy the provision of God as a gift that can be shared with others." Celebration, often the most neglected of the Disciplines, is revealed as critically important, for it stands at the heart of the way to Christ. Celebration of Discipline will help motivate Christians everywhere to embark on a journey of prayer and spiritual growth. |
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Title: Renovation of the Heart: Putting On the Character of Christ |
| Author: Dallas Willard | |
| ISBN: 1576832961 | |
| Description: We aren't born to stay the way we are. But how many times have we looked around us in dismay at the lack of spiritual maturity in fellow believers? It is evident in the rising rate of divorces among Christian couples. We find it in the high percentages of Christians, even pastors, who regularly view pornography. And we face it each time a well-known leader in the Christian community is found in sexual sin or handling finances dishonestly. Perhaps you have struggled with your own character issues for years, even decades, to little avail. There is good news. In Renovation of the Heart best-selling author Dallas Willard calls it "the transformation of the spirit" - a divine process that "brings every element in our being, working from inside out, into harmony with the will of God or the kingdom of God." In the transformation of our spirits, we become apprentices of Jesus Christ. |
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Title: Divorce and Remarriage |
| Author: Tony Evans | |
| ISBN: Paperback - 0802443869 | |
| Description: In an imperfect world, divorce sometimes looks like the only option. In some cases, it may be. But before we can understand divorce, Tony Evans asserts, we must understand God's ideal for marriage. What are the three biblical purposes for marriage? How is marriage a convenant, and why is that important? What can a person who has sinned against a spouse do to show he or she is truly repentant? Does God care about me as I suffer in this rotten marriage? Combining a high view of marriage, compassion, and biblical authority, Tony Evans gives invaluable insight into divorce and remarriage. |
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Title: Boundaries in Marriage |
| Author: Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. John Townsend | |
| ISBN: Paperback - 0310243149 ISBN: Hardcover - 031022151X ISBN: Audio CD - 0310270839 |
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| Description: They're at the forefront of today's Christian counseling movement, and now Drs. Cloud and Townsend help guide couples. Recommending boundaries even in marriage, they show how respecting a spouse's personal "territory" actually strengthens a relationship, how to safeguard marriage from intruders such as idols, affairs, and well-meaning parents. |
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Title: Love is a Decision |
| Author: Gary Smalley, John Trent | |
| ISBN: Paperback - 0849942683 | |
| Description: Learn the art of meaningful conversation. Energize your mate in 60 seconds. Discover the surprising secret of a close-knit family. In this bestseller, Smalley and Trent explain how to take advantage of the unique strengths of women and men to forge stronger family bonds. A super household guide for engaged couples, newlyweds, and veteran marrieds. 240 pages, softcover from W. | |
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Title: Getting Through the Tough Stuff |
| Author: Charles Swindoll | |
| ISBN: Paperback - 0849913209 ISBN: Hardcover - 0849918138 |
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| Description: Your spouse's job was recently downsized, your children are struggling at school and your elderly parents require almost constant attention. Due to tough stuff such as this, you may be feeling great anxiety and even despair. As a parent and a pastor, Charles Swindoll is well acquainted with the struggles of life. In Getting Through the Tough Stuff, he doesn't provide simplistic answers to your struggles but invites you to meet Christ in the midst of them. |
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Title: Every Man's Battle: Winning the War on Sexual Purity One Victory at a Time |
| Author: Stephen Arterburn, Fred Stoeker | |
| ISBN: Paperback - 1578563682 ISBN: Audio CD - 1578567149 |
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| Description: From the television to the Internet, print media to videos, men are constantly faced with the assault of sensual images. It is impossible to avoid such temptations ... but, thankfully, not impossible to rise above them. Shattering the perception that men are unable to control their thought lives and roving eyes, Every Man's Battle shares the stories of dozens who have escaped the trap of sexual immorality and presents a practical, detailed plan for any man who desires sexual purity. Perfect for men who have fallen in the past, those who want to remain strong today, and all who want to overcome temptation in the future. Includes a special section for women, designed to help them understand and support the men they love. |
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Title: Every Woman's Battle: Discovering God's Plan for Sexual and Emotional Fulfillment |
| Author: Shannon Ethridge | |
| ISBN: Paperback - 1578566851 | |
| Description: When does an affair begin? Not with the first forbidden touch...but with the first forbidden thought. Unexpectedly, you find yourself enjoying a powerful emotional bond with another man. You feel like you matter to someone again. And the door you thought was locked so firmly---the door to sexual infidelity---is suddenly ajar.
The only way you can survive the intense struggle for sexual integrity is by guarding not just your body, but your mind and heart as well. Every Woman's Battle can help you learn to do that. Using real-life stories and examples from her own struggle, Shannon Ethridge helps women like you---whether married, engaged, or planning to marry someday. |
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Title: Sexy Girls: How Hot Is Too Hot? |
| Author: Hayley DiMarco | |
| ISBN: Paperback - 0800730844 | |
| Description: Every teenage girl wants to be sexy, wants to be noticed, to be attractive. But what is "sexy," really? Do you know what you're saying about yourself by the way you dress? Popular author Hayley DiMarco wants to help you figure it out. Sexy Girls is an honest and provocative look at everything sexy--from clothes and self-presentation to body image. With her approachable style and wit, Hayley shows:
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Title: The Great House Of God |
| Author: Max Lucado | |
| ISBN: Paperback - 0849942985 | |
| Description: Using the Lord's Prayer as a floor plan for The Great House of God, Max Lucado introduces us to a God who desires his children to draw close to him. Warm your heart by the fire in the living room. Nourish your spirit in the kitchen. Step into the hallway and find forgiveness. No house is more complete, no foundation more solid. So come to the house built just for you, The Great House of God. | |
| Link: www.christianbook.com | |
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Title: Reaching For The Invisible God |
| Author: Philip Yancey | |
| ISBN: 0310247306 - Paperback ISBN: 9780310239550 - AudioBook |
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| Description: You probably have questions about the Christian faith that you are afraid to ask, such as: How does a "relationship" with God really work? How can I communicate with a God who is invisible? Why don't I feel the presence of God that others seem to experience? Fortunately, best-selling author Philip Yancey has dared to ask these questions and, as a result, is able to teach us truths that even our Pastors never told us about the Christian faith. In this powerful volume Yancey will explain how your doubts and questions about the Christian life can be a means of Reaching for the Invisible God. This book is a wonderful guide for those who love God and are looking for more than pat answers to life's imponderables. | |
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Title: The DNA of Relationships |
| Author: Gary Smalley | |
| ISBN: 0842355324 - Paperback | |
| Description: Have you discovered the building blocks of lasting bonds? Smalley discloses 17 core fears that can aggravate relationships---and the secrets to dealing with them; provides practical strategies for stopping unhealthy and damaging patterns; unfolds the road map to love; and helps you to understand that God made you for satisfying relationships. | Link: www.christianbook.com |
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Title: Everybody's Normal Till You Get to Know Them |
| Author: John Ortberg | |
| ISBN: 0310228646 - Hardcover ISBN: 031025082X - AudioBook |
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| Description: There are no normal people, asserts prolific author and pastor Ortberg (If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat; The Life You've Always Wanted), and the sooner Christians accept this disquieting truth, the healthier they and their churches will be. In this mediocre treatise on Christian community, Ortberg implicates Christians who are constantly on the run and on the most superficial terms with their fellows. Citing numerous biblical stories where Jesus turned the tables on foes and drew in unlovable and undesirable people, Ortberg nicely communicates his passion for seeing past external appearances and delving deeply into people's hearts and souls. Christians, he says, must learn to communicate on Jesus' terms; they should practice unconditional love, strive for authenticity and build mutual trust. While Ortberg warns readers to be circumspect with personal disclosure, he contends that the modern Christian church has failed miserably in biblical communication, especially in loving confrontation. Still, the overall message of this book is upbeat, as Ortberg reminds readers of the positive aspects found in solid relationships, which he names as genuine forgiveness, deliberate inclusion and heartfelt gratitude. While this message is ageless, it is certainly not new; "Christian living" bookshelves are crowded with volumes on spiritual formation, congregational life, group prayer and communication. Among these, Ortberg's offering loses its impact quickly because of poor organization, various tangents and over-long chapters. | |
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Title: Relationships |
| Author: Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott | |
| ISBN: 0310242665 - Paperback ISBN: 031020755X - Hardcover |
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| Description: Relationship experts Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott offer contemporary findings and the latest relationship-building strategies to help people get in touch with their isolation and loneliness and develop relationships that offer belonging, acceptance, vulnerability, honesty, closeness, and commitment. Filled with insightful, true-life stories and thought-provoking questions, and accompanying workbook contains more than 35 self-tests for putting new insights into action. This book provides the tools needed to handle tough times and to really succeed at forging strong, rewarding relationships with God. | |
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