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| This readable book is for those who are rediscovering the life of prayer, both individually and through prayer groups. The simple guidelines can be put to use in churches and fellowship groups. Each chapter can stand on its own. |
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| "Wood ""calendar"" features 24 doors that present a light-activated voice recording of the nativity story when opened. Inside each door is a symbolic magnet that can be added to the nativity scene. Requires three ""AA"" batteries (not included). Measures 16 7/8"" x 14 1/8"" x 1 5/8""." |
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| How good are your story-telling skills?The record-breaking success of the films of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings and the recent release of C.S. Lewis's The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe has meant that parents, perhaps unfamiliar with these stories, have found themselves in a culture awash with references to 'Middle Earth' and 'Narnia'. This book is for those who want to know more about the stories of these great authors. Those already acquainted with the writings of Tolkien and Lewis will find it a fascinating insight into their friendship and subject matter but what William Chad Newsom seeks to do is introduce these books to new readers, with a particular emphasis on the role of parents as storytellers.Each chapter contains advice on how to get the most from each book when parents read them to, or together with, their children. Lewis once wrote a snippet of poetry to Tolkien in which he refers to the importance of 'talking of dragons': of capturing the imagination of young minds. This delightful book explains that if parents want their children to grow up trusting in God then they, too, must 'talk of dragons': stretching their children's imagination outside the materialistic world into a spiritual one.Full of suggestions and insights Talking of Dragons will prove a joy to your family as you discover the wonderful tales of Lewis and Tolkien. |
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| Here are 31 small-group meetings about well, small groups. After all, the kind of honest sharing, perspective silence, compassionate boldness, and mutual growth that are the marks of an effective and attractive small group don't always come naturally. With the complete sessions in Talking the Walk all of them customized precisely for small groups you can lead your small group of teenagers from getting comfortable with kids they don't usually hang with, to talking honestly, listening carefully, and understanding themselves with each other. The first five meetings are a gradual, gentle introduction to the idea of communication, confidences, and listening skills, the mechanics and heart of small group dynamics then on to more than two dozen topical meetings about issues that matter most to adolescents: how to face life's tensions, self-esteem, change, sexuality, giving and receiving love, clarifying future goals, friends, family, forgiveness, diversity, conflict, moods, priorities - and more, all of them based in Bible passages - appropriate for mixed groups of churched and unchurched kids - and each session with more than enough creative and quirky ideas, so you can select those that best fit your style and your small group's temperament. Perfect for outreach and evangelism groups, discipleship groups, Sunday school, midweek cell groups - any time you want small groups of your student to grow together in community, intimacy, in faith. |
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| "The greatest enemy of sexual wholeness today," asserts Mark Laaser, Ph.D., "is silence." A therapist specializing in the field of sexual health, Dr. Laaser has worked with hundreds of adults who suffer the consequences of sexual sin and dysfunction. All of them long to have had meaningful conversations with their parents about sex when they were growing up. Most parents would agree that healthy sexuality should be taught at home rather than left to their children's teachers, peers, or culture. However, even parents with the best intentions can feel at a loss regarding where to start.In Talking to Your Kids About Sex, Dr. Laaser cuts through the confusion, coaching you through specific, age-appropriate discussions you can have with your son or daughter from early childhood through young adulthood; giving guidance on how to explore and examine your own sexual beliefs and issues; and empowering you to help your child develop a healthy and biblical understanding of sexuality, a glorious gift from God. |
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| Why is it often difficult for evangelical Christians to talk about Christianity with their Catholic friends? What are the differences that sometimes lead to misunderstandings between the two? Capturing the heartbeat of the Roman Catholic way of life, Talking with Catholic Friends and Family provides an insightful glimpse into the way Catholics think about God, the church, getting to heaven, and the practice of their religion. With compassion and clarity, James McCarthy tells real-life stories that contrast biblical Christianity with Catholicismand does so in a way that emphasizes what true saving faith is all about. Readers will learn:*ways that Catholics and evangelicals view Jesus and salvation differently *Tradition shapes what Catholics believe *to minister more lovingly and effectively to their Catholic friends |
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| BUILD YOUR FOUNDATION AS CHRIST'S DISCIPLE.In STUDIES IN CHRISTIAN LIVING, you'll find help for establishing a program of personal study in God's Word, learning and practicing the essentials of a well-rounded Christian life, and growing into a plan of Bible study you can continue on your own.Talking with Christ, Book Three of the Studies in Christian Living, will guide you to learn more about communion with Christ while exploring these topics:- The Church- What Is the Bible?- God's Word in Your Life- Principles of Prayer |
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| This book will encourage you to think creatively about prayer. Taking the Lord's Prayer step by step, fun ideas are given to help you put words into action. It includes prayers,ideas for crafts and fold-out game. |
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| We don't need to be told that prayer is important. We know that an intimate relationship with our heavenly Father cannot be maintained if we don't talk to Him.Why, then, do we so often fail to do so? And why, when we do, don't we see the results we long for?Jesus promises that if we pray, we will not faint. Why, then, do we find our lives so often filled with fainting, losing heart, discouragement, defeat?Ray Stedman shows us the obvious answer: We have not been really praying. "Either we learn to cry out to an unseen Father who is ever present with us, or else we will lose heart; there are no other alternatives"Stedman guides us through Jesus' teachings on prayer in the Gospels and gives us a new sense of what talking with the Father is all about. For Jesus, prayer was as necessary as breathing, the very breath of life itself.Talking with My Father invites us to learn the life-giving secrets of prayer from the Father's Son Himself. |
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| Christian women don't struggle with fear or do they? Nearly all of us can remember lying in bed as a child, eyes wide open, listening for those ominous sounds in the night. While most of us have left such childhood fears behind as we've grown up, we've not become strangers to fear itself. What's happened is that hour fears have matured with us, finding fertile soil in the things we hold dear.In Tame Your Fears, Carol Kent examines ten fears common to most women and suggest ways to overcome such fears by using them as stepping stones to deeper faith, renewed confidence, and sincere reverence for a powerful and loving God. So if you've grown tired of being victimized by fear, let Carol Kent show you how to tame your fears and move toward a more productive and satisfying future. |
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| You hold in your hands Taming a Liger: Unexpected Spiritual Lessons from Napoleon Dynamite, an awesome 24-piece devotional and survival set that's filled with surprising life lessons from everyone's favorite indie comedy. Kick off your moon boots, grab a quesa-dilluh, and discover a God who truly can make your wildest dreams come true. Sweet! |
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| Hotel heiress Katherine Breckenridge just wants to make a lasting difference in her world by running her late mother’s charity foundation. But she fears she lacks the passion and courage to be as successful as her mother was--a fear that’s realized when money from the foundation goes missing and Katherine’s one shot to recover it is ruined by Rafe Noble. Two-time world champion bull rider Rafe Noble is at the top of his game when tragedy hits. Guilt stricken over the loss of his best friend, Rafe accidentally drives his truck into the lobby of the Breckenridge Hotel during Katherine’s fund-raiser. With a broken knee, a ruined reputation, and the threat of several lawsuits, Rafe goes back to his family’s ranch--the Silver Buckle--to recover. Desperate to save the foundation, Katherine heads to the Silver Buckle to talk Rafe into helping her raise the needed funds. But a few days under the bright Montana skies give her more than she bargained for, and Kat discovers there’s more to both herself and Rafe Noble than she realized. |
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