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| Training for the Dressel Hills Downhill Classic, Miranda Garcia is called in as instructor when the regular teacher-her mom-breaks her leg. Miranda is given the beginner group and gets to meet a precocious boy named Tarin Greenberg, aka "Tarin the Terrible." Tarin's father, a single dad, admires Miranda's skill with his son and interviews her for a babysitting position. During her visits to the house a longing for her own father who abandoned their family years ago is reawakened. She decides it is time for everyone to move on and soon forms a plan to introduce Mr. Greenberg to her mother. Will the two hit it off, or has Miranda made a bad mistake? |
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| In the book Reaching for the Invisible God Philip Yancey steers clear of trite detours, inviting readers to travel through the most difficult parts of pursuing a relationship with the transcendent God. Making use of his wide experience and a rich well of stories, Yancey considers honestly the predicaments of human existence, that we are distracted with daily routines like work and school, we open up the computer more than we open our Bibles, and we seek success instead of God. We forget God and become guilty of worshipping the impossible while failing to believe in the possible--that the relationship of the grace God extends to us daily. In the Bible we can and will encounter God's loving and gracious personality. Without cliches, Yancey reminds us that doubt and difficulty, two seeming foes of friendship with God, can actually spur intimacy with him. |
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| Jesus' disciples had been with Him for over two years when they asked, "Lord, teach us to pray." (Luke 11:1) At first glance this was a strange request. Their culture was immersed in prayer so they were accustomed to praying. But faults had crept into their prayer life--praying on the run, failing to intercede for others--just as faults creep into ours, and they wanted to relearn prayer from the Master. Jesus knew perfectly the heart and mind of God. He can show us what to pray for, when to pray and the kind of answers we can expect to receive. |
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| Most Christians would rather leave evangelism to a select few with "special talent" for outreach. But when Christ gave the command to spread the Gospel, He gave it to us all. Because He knew we'd each have something unique to offer as His witnesses to the world. In Evangelism, Bill Hybels helps you develop your own evangelism style--one that fits your personality like a glove. You'll discover the meaning and importance of sharing your faith and learn the motivation and mind-set behind evangelism. You'll also get the solid guidance and seasoned tips you need to put it all into motion successfully. As you walk through this proven, highly effective approach, you'll find your hesitations melting into an enthusiasm for winning lost men and women to Christ. If you are the discussion leader, you will find additional suggestions and helpful ideas in the Leader's Notes |
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| With the clarity and depth characteristic of the classics, this spiritual bestseller lays out a perceptive and insightful plan for living a spiritual life and achieving the ultimate goal of that life-union with God.Nouwen views our spiritual "ascent" as evolving in three movements. The first, from loneliness to solitude, focuses on the spiritual life as it relates to the experience of our own selves. The second, from hostility to hospitality, deals with our spiritual life as a life for others. The final movement, from illusion to prayer, offers penetrating thoughts on the most mysterious relationship of all: our relationship to God. Throughout, Nouwen emphasizes that the more we understand (and not simply deny) our inner struggles, the more fully we will be able to embrace a prayerful and genuine life that is also open to others' needs.Reaching Out is a rich book to be read, reread, pondered, and shared with others. "it does not offer answers or solutions:" Nouwen cautions, "but is written in the conviction that the quest for an authentic Christian spirituality is worth the effort and the pain, since in the midst of this quest we can find signs offering hope, courage, and confidence". |
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| Boomers vs. busters, clergy vs. laypeople, organists vs. guitarists---"worship wars" are tearing our churches apart! In this provocative book, Dawn calls us to more God-centered worship and away from the "entertain me" attitude. You'll learn practical ways to determine the best methods for deepening worship life, nurturing new and mature believers, and strengthening your ministry in the church and the world. |
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| Although 44 percent of all adults are unmarried, most churches are focused on marriage and families--and so miss many opportunities to reach out as well as to benefit from all that singles can offer to the church. Here at last is an up-to-date, comprehensive handbook to single adult ministry. Based on his over twenty-five years of experience, Dennis Franck offers church leaders guidance on all aspects of this often-overlooked ministry, including: understanding singles' diverse life situations and needs developing a biblical philosophy of ministry the practical aspects of building a ministry Pastors and lay leaders will gratefully welcome this new in-depth resource to guide their ministry to, for, and through single adults Click here to read a sample chapter! Adobe Acrobat is required. Click here to download |
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| To the adults in their lives, teenagers can seem like an entirely different species. Communicating with them on any meaningful level - let alone acturally influencing them - often feels beyond the realm of possibility.This eye-opening book reveals how today's teenagers think, including their values, priorities, and primary influences - and how caring adults can use this information most effectively. |
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| Dr. Mack guides readers through the biblical teaching on prayer, drawing frequently on the teaching of Jesus in the Lord's Prayer. Written for all Christians that desire effective and intimate prayer with their Father, Reaching the Ear of God will motivate readers to pray more...and more like Jesus. The book includes searching application questions, making this book ideal for either personal or group study. |
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| FeminismEuthanasiaHomosexualityAbortionCan you talk to people who don't think like you do about these polarizing issues?Equip yourself to look beyond the politics that divide us to the common ground that unites us.Author Barbara Curtis, a former hippie and political activist, shares here amazing story of transformation from a life without Christ to a freedom in Him she never knew existed. Curtis shares practical suggestions for connecting with people who think differently than you do about today's most divisive social issues. She reminds us of God's love for all mankind - regardless of our politics. |
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| Pastor Tommy Barnett explains how your destiny and reason for living are wrapped up in your dreams, visions, and passions. This book shows you how to follow your God-given dreams-the key to finding your fulfillment. |
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| Instill a love for God’s Word in your child’s heart. This unique Bible storybook allows kids to read along as the stories come to life on the accompanying DVD, narrated by Max Lucado, Rebecca St. James and more. |
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