Archive for January, 2008
Honest, Direct Respectful
Honest, direct and respectful are three little words that will change your life. Author and therapist Dennis Adams offers a simple strategy for communicating with anyone, anywhere, and anytime, by being honest, direct and respectful. When people learn how to talk to one another, they are capable of resolving their differences and difficulties.
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Pastor Jentezen Franklin reveals the real life knowledge you need to hear the voice of God in every situation in your life. Tap into your gift of spiritual discernment and you will be able to fulfill your purpose as a child of God. By understanding and developing your spiritual discernment you will learn to trust those divine ‘nudges’, know what that inner uneasy feeling means and grow to fulfill your God-given destiny.
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The Next World War
What does biblical prophecy disclose about the greatest crisis facing our world today? Dr. Grant Jeffrey takes on this fascinating subject and reveals how Russia and the forces of extreme Islam will launch World War III and the Bible’s prophecy of the destruction of extremist Islam. He reminds us that according to prophecy, Jesus the Messiah will return, defeat the enemies of God, and finally establish true peace on earth.
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Trusting God’s People…Again
Today many Christian believers feel betrayed or wounded by the church. The vast majority feel hurt because of administrative conflict, or treated unkindly or wronged by an individual in the church. As a church mediator, Blake Coffee offers hope and biblical direction for those who have been wounded at the hands of God’s own people.
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Many moms are struggling with the constant demands and stress of motherhood. It’s the balancing act that requires many different rolls like cook, maid, chauffeur, nurse, veterinarian, financial manager, spiritual mentor, and much more. Where does one find the time? Lane Jordan knows all about the motherhood balancing act and offers a gold mine of tools to help you fulfill your God-given calling as a mother.
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Divine Defense
To many Christians today are unaware of the meticulous plan that Satan has crafted for our destruction. Dr. Robert Jeffress offers a much needed perspective on the unseen battle that constantly rages in the spiritual world. Using the spiritual armor of Ephesians 6, Dr. Jeffress explains six practical steps believers can use every day to defeat Satan’s vicious plan.
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I Love God’s Sense of Humor
Life isn’t easy. There is no such thing as a pain-free life. Stan Toler says it isn’t whether we will face any variety of life’s uncomfortable circumstances but rather how we garner the strength we need to overcome the hardships. He reminds us that God’s mercy can never be exhausted. No matter what we have done, what we are going through, or how we have blown it, God is always on our side – prodding us on.
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There Is No I In Church
Recent years have seen churches cater to individual wants. There is a growing divide between Christianity and post-modernism and is generating tension and leading some churches to compromise the very principles upon which Christianity began. The problem with self-orientated faith is that it loses the very standards of behavior and community that make Christianity unique.
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One of the biggest influences in a teen’s decision to have sex is their blurred perception that everyone else is “doing it.” Abstinence advocate Lakita Garth undresses cultural lies disguised in truth’s clothing in her book The Naked Truth. Garth shares in her book the disturbing myths impacting teens in a sexually saturated society while detailing the elements of success in relationships, marriage and sex.
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Second Chance, Second Act
Mistakes are inevitable but they don’t have to be fatal. God can transform our biggest mistakes into new beginnings. Dr. Robert Jeffress understands the unending regrets and doubts that accompany personal failures. Dr. Jeffress teaches readers how to use their mistakes as a prelude to a fresh start in life and a phenomenal second act.
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Authentic Parenting in Postmodern Culture by Mary DeMuth DeMuth says postmoderns see God’s plan as a story and we are all participants. One of parents biggest fears is that their children will rebel and in this current cultural climate that fear is intensified. Mary’s book is a unique resource that reveals effective ways for parents to communicate with their children in an increasingly postmodern culture. She says parents will find wisdom for incorporating the Bible into their parenting and helping their children to understand its relevance in a postmodern, skeptical era.
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In his book Alex says that we as a society have unmistakably moved away from our Judeo-Christian roots and into a world characterized by relativism and corruption. He says postmodernism simply concludes that no answers exist. McFarland says that we have a spiritual enemy who does not want us to discover and hold the truth.
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Rosemond combines common-sense parenting practices with biblical teachings that demonstrate effective child rearing principles. John believes today’s parents are raising the “Generation E,” children who feel entitlement and have never had to want or work for anything, children whose self-esteem is high and work ethic is low.
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Gregston’s book provides direction and hope for parents with teens spiraling out of control. He talks about establishing boundaries and a sense of security for teens. Parents will learn about the importance of a belief system and effective rules in the home. Mark offers parents the knowledge and understanding they need for their journey from struggle to success.
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People find themselves struggling with self-esteem, body image, stress and other unhealthy thoughts and emotions. Author Jennifer Rothschild says what we think about often has a ripple effect on nearly every area of our lives. She says ‘Soul’ talk is about replacing the lies you may have been telling yourself with the truth.
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Tommy says he will challenge you to discover, develop, and defend your joy. The basis for this book is the advice of the apostle Paul as recorded in Philippians 4:8, where he challenges us to seek out and dwell on the positives in our lives.
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Drawing from personal experience, Joel relates the harsh realities of starting your own business. Although the book is tailored to the need of those embarking upon the entrepreneurial journey, seasoned professionals could still profit from Freeman’s perspective. Freeman tells you how to put yourself in demand and make people think they need you.
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Have you ever heard parents count 1-2-3 when they discipline their children and then it turns into a very unpleasant scene. Chris Webb is a National Certified Counselor and knows how to make the 1-2-3 Magic. He says parents need to learn two important rules in disciplining young children – No Talking and No Emotion.
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Mary writes in her book that stress management is a spiritual discipline. She transforms the twenty-third Psalm into proven steps for a more peaceful life. At the end of each chapter she offers tried-and-true stress-busters. Life is filled with tough times and the question is how to we control stress in those difficult times?
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Rather than raising children by accident the Bible encourages parents to raise children on purpose according to their God-given purpose. The author offers words of wisdom with sensitivity, wit and encouragement. Wesley Fleming provides tools and surveys to help identify vital indicators to help you find your child’s God-given purposes.
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This hilarious and heart-warming book opens an amazing window into the arena of parenting. You will laugh and you will cry. The author, Jane Evans, hopes that as you read this book you will be inspired, encouraged and motivated. Trust me, Jane knows what she’s talking about. Her sons are seventeen, fifteen and three.
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