Life Lessons with Max Lucado: Book Of Hebrews by Max Lucado

As Iron Sharpens Iron by Howard Hendricks and William Hendricks

Hardcover: 272 pages

• Publisher: Moody Pr (April 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 080245626X
• ISBN-13: 978-0802456267

• As Iron Sharpens Iron by Howard Hendricks and William Hendricks (Feb 16, 1999)

Product Description

Howard Hendricks has written a primer on the process of mentoring, hoping to encourage men to enter into mentoring relationships with a view to sharing what is best in themselves with one another.

About the Author

HOWARD HENDRICKS - a faculty member since 1951, Dr. Hendricks sees the adult children of former students now attending his classes. He is also the former Bible teacher and chaplain for the Dallas Cowboys football team.WILLIAM D. HENDRICKS is president of The Giftedness Center, a Dallas-based consulting firm specializing in organizational design and strategic people management (www.thegiftednesscenter.com). Bill is the author or coauthor of a dozen books, including the classic Your Work Matters to God, Living By the Book, and most recently, The Power of Uniqueness. He is the proud father of three daughters by his late wife, Nancy.

Living in God's Grace: Two in One Volume (Angels & Peace with God) - Paperback (2008) by Billy Graham

The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges (Oct 1, 2009)

 The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges (Oct 1, 2009)

Colossians & Philemon [MACARTHUR BI STUDY GD COLOSSIA] - Paperback (Mar. 31, 2007) by John(Author) MacArthur

A Diary of Private Prayer by John Baillie

A Diary of Private Prayer by John Baillie (Paperback - Jul 16, 1996)

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Fireside; 1st Fireside Ed edition (July 16, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0684824981
• ISBN-13: 978-0684824987

Product Description

In this book of personal devotions, Dr. Baillie inspires a deep searching of one's inner life through prayer by writing each prayer so that it seems to have been written specifically for the reader. In his understanding of the aspects of God's relation to man and man's relation to God through prayer, Dr. Baillie intermingles adoration, meditation, and intercession with a strong sense of the importance of social needs, as well as the needs of the individual.

The Surprising Work of God by Jonathan Edwards (Paperback - Oct 1, 1997)

Better Together: What on Earth Are We Here For? Devotional and Journal by Rick Warren (Paperback - 2007)

Better Together: What on Earth Are We Here For? Devotional and Journal by Rick Warren (Paperback - 2007)

• Paperback: 238 pages
• Publisher: PurposeDriven (January 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1417403268
• ISBN-13: 978-1417403264

By Charles Thompson III

I have led the 40 Days of Purpose 3 times in the past 3 years and it impacted my life greatly. But, its impact is no comparison to the change the 40 Days of Community brought within. I have learned how to love God and others better! It also helped me administer church discipline better as a pastor in a way which is more Christ-like. The book is also set-up better than the Purpose Driven Life was. The 40 Days of Community workbook has the devotionals, journal, and small group notes included. You get three books for one! The book covers.... 1.)We're Compelled to Love God's Family 2.)We're Commissioned to Reach Out Together 3.)We're Chosen to Fellowship Together 4.)We're Connected to Grow Together 5.) We're called to Serve Together and 6.)We're Created to Worship Together.

Holy Spirit Power by C. H. Spurgeon (Paperback - Apr 1, 2001)

1 & 2 Thessalonians (Life Lessons) by Max Lucado (Paperback - May 1, 2007)

1  & 2 Thessalonians (Life Lessons) by Max Lucado (Paperback - May 1, 2007)

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (May 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1418509744
• ISBN-13: 978-1418509743

Product Description

The Lucado Life Lessons series continues to be one of the best-selling study guide series on the market today. These brand-new releases will join the ranks of the previously released and repackaged study guides, offering readers a complete selection of New Testament Bible studies by best-selling inspirational author Max Lucado. For small group or individual use, intriguing questions, inspirational stories, and poignant reflections take the participant deeper into God's Word.

The Purpose Driven® Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? by Rick Warren (Paperback - Mar 13, 2007)

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan; 1 edition (March 13, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310276993
• ISBN-13: 978-0310276999

Amazon.com Review

The spiritual premise in The Purpose-Driven Life is that there are no accidents---God planned everything and everyone. Therefore, every human has a divine purpose, according to God's master plan. Like a twist on John F. Kennedy's famous inaugural address, this book could be summed up like this: "So my fellow Christians, ask not what God can do for your life plan, ask what your life can do for God's plan." Those who are looking for advice on finding one's calling through career choice, creative expression, or any form of self-discovery should go elsewhere. This is not about self-exploration; it is about purposeful devotion to a Christian God. The book is set up to be a 40-day immersion plan, recognizing that the Bible favors the number 40 as a "spiritually significant time," according to author Rick Warren, the founding pastor of Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California, touted as one of the nation largest congregations. Warren's hope is that readers will "interact" with the 40 chapters, reading them one day at a time, with extensive underlining and writing in the margins. As an inspirational manifesto for creating a more worshipful, church-driven life, this book delivers. Every page is laden with references to scripture or dogma. But it does not do much to address the challenges of modern Christian living, with its competing material, professional, and financial distractions. Nonetheless, this is probably an excellent resource for devout Christians who crave a jumpstart back to worshipfulness. --Gail Hudson --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From Publishers Weekly

Pastor of Saddleback Church, a Southern Baptist mega-church in southern California with weekly attendance of more than 15,000, Warren now applies his highly successful "purpose-driven" framework, developed in the best-seller The Purpose-Driven Church, to individual experience. The same principles Warren has taught to thousands of pastors to help churches be healthy and effective can also drive lives, he says. The book argues that discerning and living five God-ordained purposes-worship, community, discipleship, ministry and evangelism-is key to effective living. His 40 short chapters are intended to be read over 40 days' time, giving readers small pieces of his purpose-discovering program to chew on. Warren certainly knows his Bible. Of 800-plus footnotes, only 18 don't refer to Christian Scripture. He deliberately works with 15 different Bible translations, leaning heavily on contemporary translations and paraphrases, as an interesting way of plumbing biblical text. The almost exclusively biblical frame of reference stakes out the audience niche for this manual for Christian living. It's practical yet paradoxically abstract, lacking the kind of real-life examples and stories that life-application books usually provide in abundance. The book has flaws editing might have fixed. People are quoted without being identified, and subheads simply repeat lines of text, which tends to make the prose sound too simple. This book is not for all, but for those needing a certain kind of scriptural rock, it is solid.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Review

Make sure you re not missing the point of your life - read this book! The Purpose Driven Life will guide you to greatness - through living the Great Commandment and the Great Commission. --Billy Graham and Franklin Graham --This text refers to the Preloaded Digital Audio Player edition.

Review

'Timeless...Profound...Compelling...Transforming...' -- Bruce Wilkinson, Author, The Prayer of Jabez --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Description

A #1 New York Times bestseller, The Purpose Driven Life will help you understand why you are alive and reveal God's amazing plan for you---both here and now, and for eternity. Rick Warren will guide you through a personal forty-day spiritual journey that will transform your answer to life's most important question: What on earth am I here for? Knowing God's purpose for creating you will reduce your stress, focus your energy, simplify your decisions, give meaning to your life, and most important, prepare you for eternity. 'Movie stars and political leaders aren't the only ones turning to Rick Warren for spiritual guidance. Millions of people---from NBA and LPGA players to corporate executives to high school students to prison inmates---meet regularly to discuss The Purpose Driven Life.'---Time

From the Back Cover

Another Landmark Book by Rick WarrenYou are not an accident. Even before the universe was created, God had you in mind, and he planned you for his purposes. These purposes will extend far beyond the few years you will spend on earth. You were made to last forever!
Self-help books often suggest that you try to discover the meaning and purpose of your life by looking within yourself, but Rick Warren says that is the wrong place to start. You must begin with God, your Creator, and his reasons for creating you. You were made by God and for God, and until you understand that, life will never make sense.
This book will help you understand why you are alive and God’s amazing plan for you—both here and now, and for eternity. Rick Warren will guide you through a personal 40-day spiritual journey that will transform your answer to life’s most important question: What on earth am I here for? Knowing God’s purpose for creating you will reduce your stress, focus your energy, simplify your decisions, give meaning to your life, and, most importantly, prepare you for eternity.
The Purpose-Driven™ Life is a blueprint for Christian living in the 21st century—a lifestyle based on God’s eternal purposes, not cultural values. Using over 1,200 scriptural quotes and references, it challenges the conventional definitions of worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, and evangelism. In the tradition of Oswald Chambers, Rick Warren offers distilled wisdom on the essence of what life is all about.
This is a book of hope and challenge that you will read and re-read, and it will be a classic treasured by generations to come. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

About the Author

Rick Warren is often called 'America's most influential spiritual leader.' He and his wife, Kay, founded Saddleback Church in Orange County, California, which is now one of the largest and best-known churches in the world. He also wrote the #1 all-time bestselling hardcover book, The Purpose Driven Life.

Pastoral Reflections by William Wan

Restored: Experience Life With Jesus by Neil T Anderson

Restored: Experience Life With Jesus by Neil T Anderson

About the Book

An explanation of the seven Steps to Freedom, to help Christians fulfil their destiny as children of God.

Restored will help Christians, especially new Christians, to understand the meaning and importance of the step they have just taken: "to establish you as alive and free in Christ through genuine repentance and faith in God."

Dr Anderson provides readers with a short, pithy summary of the main realities of spiritual life: the basics of Christian salvation; casting aside the spiritual entanglements of the past; seeing through patterns of deception; overcoming bitterness through forgiveness; learning to trust God; overcoming pride and habitual sin.

Their website: http://www.ficm.org/newsite/index.php

More on the Book

Best-selling author of Victory Over the Darkness, Bondage Breaker, and Steps to Freedom in Christ delivers Restored. Definition of the word Restored: re.stored (ri-'stor-d); to bring back to or put back into a former or original state Whether you are just learning about Jesus or have been a Christian for years, Neil Anderson awakens you to your true identity, showing you how to step free from your past and walk into life restored - the way God intended. This book starts literally at the beginning with, Creation, the Fall, the Gospel and move into how to have a deep abiding relationship with Jesus Christ. 

Overview: 

Chapter 1 Redemption History The Creation The Fall The Gospel Saved By the Grace of God Through Faith The Defeat of Satan A Call to Repentance 

Chapter 2 Overcoming False Guidance The Need to Renounce Demonic Forces at Work Taking a Verbal Stand Bringing Everything into the Light Beginning Step One Praying for the Right Guidance Non-Christian Spiritual Checklist Choose the Truth 

Chapter 3 Overcoming Deception Truth Liberates The Need for Honesty Satan Is the Deceiver Standing Against the Deception Going Through Step Two Ways you can be deceived by the world Ways to deceive yourself Ways to wrongly defend yourself Doctrinal Affirmation Exposing Lies and Affirming Truth 

Chapter 4 Overcoming the Bondage of Bitterness Why Some People Resist Forgiveness Beginning Step Three Making the List Dealing with Self and God Releasing Bitterness Toward God Thoughts Raised Up Against God Giving Up Our Right to Blame Give Satan No Advantage Justice, Mercy, and Grace What to Avoid Getting to the Emotional Core Preparing Your Hearts As They Pray Emotions Vary Facing the Pain and Moving On Develop an Identity List Seeking Forgiveness from Others 

Chapter 5 Overcoming Rebellion Who is in Control? Learn to Trust God Living Under Authority Relating to Authority Trust God's Protection Deal with Abuse The Meaning of Submission Submission, Rebellion, and the Search for Significance Identity Determines Significance Dealing with Rebellion Areas of Rebellion 

Chapter 6 Overcoming Pride The Ugly Five-Letter Word Self-Sufficiency Has a Price False and True Humility Avenues of Pride A Biblical View of Our Worth Going Through Step Five Healing Follows Humility 

Chapter 7 Overcoming Habitual Sin Consequences to Wrong Choices The Effects of Addiction Going Through Step Six Understanding Sexual Bondages Sexual Bonding Breaking Sexual Bonding Prayers for Specific Problems Pornography Homosexuality Abortion Suicidal Tendencies Eating Disorders or Self-Mutilation Substance Abuse Conclusion 

Chapter 8 Overcoming Ancestral Sins The Influence of Heritage Going Through Step Seven Maintaining Your Freedom Daily Prayer and Declaration Bedtime Prayer Prayer for Spiritual Cleansing Home/Apartment/Room Prayer for Living in a Non-Christian Environment In Christ

Seven Seasons of the Man in the Mirror by Patrick Morley

Seven Seasons of the Man in the Mirror by Patrick Morley (Paperback - May 1, 2002)

2 Corinthians (Life Lessons) - Paperback (May 1, 2007) by Max Lucado

The 10 Commandments of Common Sense by Hal Urban

The 10 Commandments of Common Sense: Wisdom from the Scriptures for People of All Beliefs by Hal Urban.

• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: Fireside (September 18, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416535632
• ISBN-13: 978-1416535638

Table of Contents

Contents

Introduction

Author's Note on Bible Terms and Translations

One World, Many Beliefs

Part One: Five Things the Scriptures Teach Us to Avoid Because They're Bad for Us

Prologue: The Root of All Our Flaws

Commandment 1: Don't be seduced by popular culture

• It prevents you from thinking for yourself

Commandment 2: Don't fall in love with money and possessions

• It will make you greedy and shallow

Commandment 

3: Don't use destructive language

• It hurts others as well as yourself

Commandment 

4: Don't judge other people

• It's better to work on your own faults

Commandment 

5: Don't let anger get out of control

• It can wreck relationships and ruin lives

Part Two: Five Things the Scriptures Tell Us to Do Because They're Good for Us

Prologue: The Root of All Our Virtues

Commandment 

6: Keep a positive outlook on life

• It's the first step toward joy

Commandment 

7: Bring out the best in other people

• It's better to build up than to tear down

Commandment 

8: Have impeccable integrity

• It brings peace of mind and a reputation of honor

Commandment 

9: Help those in need

• It really is better to give than to receive

Commandment 

10: Do everything in love

• It's the only way to find true peace and fulfillment

Conclusion: Love God, Be Good, Do Good, Love Others

Books Cited

The Author's Spiritual Journey

Thank You

Synopsis

The author of Life's Greatest Lessons presents ten principles of practical wisdom to live by, drawn from readings of both the Old and New Testaments for people of all beliefs.

Readers love Hal Urban's books for their common sense, their wisdom, and their inspirational affirmation of timeless values. With The 10 Commandments of Common Sense, he continues to build on his central theme -- that there's a direct relationship between good character and the quality of life. He also shows how the teachings of Scripture and the genuine practice of faith can be integral parts of a fulfilling existence.

Urban draws on his own lifelong spiritual search -- which has included Protestant churches, the Catholic church, some Eastern philosophies, and human potential psychology -- to produce an ecumenical and nondogmatic examination of the Scriptures, finding in them clear and simple guidance for increasing both purpose and joy in our lives. Five of his principles are do's, as in "Keep a positive outlook on life" and "Bring out the best in other people." The other five are don't's, as in "Don't be seduced by popular culture" and "Don't judge other people." These ten commandments of timeless wisdom will inspire people of all faiths who are searching for more meaning and direction in their lives, no matter where it comes from.

Publishers Weekly

Psychologist and former teacher Urban (Life's Greatest Lessons) offers a new set of Ten Commandments, which he hopes will appeal to people of all faiths. Drawn from Christian scriptures, they include five things to avoid, e.g., "Don't be seduced by popular culture," but learn to think for yourself; "Don't fall in love with money and possessions"; and "Don't judge other people," recognizing that pride is at the root of negative behaviors. He also offers five positive commands, including "Keep a positive outlook on life," "Have impeccable integrity" and "Help those in need." Perhaps out of his desire to find unity among people of any faith or no faith, Urban finds the "central message" of the scripture in the Bible's more general commands to "love God, be good, do good, and love others." His ideas on avoiding judging seem to encompass critical thinking as well. For example, those who oppose Norman Vincent Peale's Power of Positive Thinking are described as "self-righteous, judgmental fundamentalists." While Urban's easy-to-read book is full of both common and uncommon sense, ultimately it lacks depth, and its goal to use scripture to appeal to every possible audience may backfire. (Sept. 18) - Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information

Ordering Your Private World by Gordon MacDonald (May 22, 2007)

Ordering Your Private World by Gordon MacDonald (May 22, 2007)

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (May 22, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785288643
• ISBN-13: 978-0785288640

Product Description

One of the great battlegrounds of the new century is within the private world of the individual. The values of our Western culture incline us to believe that the busy, publicly active person in ministry is also the most spiritual. In Ordering Your Private World, Gordon MacDonald equips a new generation to live life from the inside out, cultivating the inner victory necessary for public effectiveness.

Failing Forward: Turning Mistakes into Stepping Stones for Success by John C. Maxwell

Failing Forward: Turning Mistakes into Stepping Stones for Success by John C. Maxwell

Firnando Chau Review

Table of Contents:-

Preface: Becoming a REAL Success

1. What's the Main Difference Between People Who Achieve and People Who Are Average?

Redefining Failure and Success

2. Get a New Definition of Failure and Success

3. If You've Failed, Are You a Failure?

4. You're Too Old to Cry, but It Hurts Too Much to Laugh

5. Find the Exit Off the Failure Freeway

Do You Mind Changing Your Mind?

6. No Matter What Happens to You, Failure Is an Inside Job

7. Is the Past Holding Your Life Hostage?

8. Who Is This Person Making These Mistakes?

9. Get Over Yourself--Everyone Else Has

Embracing Failure As a Friend

10. Grasp the Positive Benefits of Negative Experiences

11. Take a Risk--There's No Other Way to Fail Forward

12. Make Failure Your Best Friend

Increasing Your Odds for Success

13. Avoid the Top Ten Reasons People Fail

14. The Little Difference Between Failure and Success Makes a Big Difference

15. It's What You Do After You Get Back Up That Counts

16. Now You're Ready to Fail Forward

Notes

About the Author

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Synopsis (2007)

America's expert on leadership helps readers change their attitudes and beliefs about failure so they can make positive changes in their lives and achieve their full potential.

The major difference between achieving people and average people is their perception of and response to failure. John C. Maxwell takes a closer look at failure—and reveals that the secret of moving beyond failure is to use it as a lesson and a stepping-stone. He covers the top reasons people fail and shows how to master fear instead of being mastered by it. Readers will discover that positive benefits can accompany negative experiences—if you have the right attitude.

Chock full of action suggestions and real-life stores, Failing Forward is a strategic guide that will help men and women move beyond mistakes to fulfill their potential and achieve success.

Choices That Change Lives: 15 Ways to Find More Purpose, Meaning, and Joy by Hal Urban

• Paperback: 256 pages
• ISBN-10: 0743257707
• ASIN: B000IFS0SQ

Review

"Some readers will cherish Hal Urban's new book for the basic truths it shares, some for the perfectly selected quotations, but all who read it will be enriched by it."-- Rabbi Harold Kushner, author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People


"In Choices That Change Lives, Hal Urban expresses the conviction that we can be better, happier, and wiser at any time we choose, and goes on to provide support and inspiration for this important endeavor. Thank you, Hal!"-- Ken Blanchard, co-author of The One-Minute Manager® and The Secret


"Do you love inspiring quotations? Enjoy a story that both enlightens and entertains? Want to improve your character? Hope to deepen your prayer life? Hal Urban's Choices That Change Lives delivers all this and more. Keep it at your bedside; it's food for the soul."-- Thomas Lickona, author of Character Matters --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description

Hal Urban, author of the much-loved bestsellers Life's Greatest Lessons and Positive Words, Powerful Results, gives us his third book of inspirational and practical wisdom on leading a more meaningful and more joyful life. With Choices That Change Lives, Hal reminds us that our lives are the result of our choices and the most important choices we make become our character traits, the ones that lead to fulfillment and peace of mind. He illuminates fifteen character traits that help us more fully develop our capacity to live rich and rewarding lives. He assures us that it's never too late to change, to break the chains of self-defeating attitudes and habits, and challenges us to dig a little deeper -- to grow in such qualities as humility, patience, empathy, and courage -- and to renew ourselves daily. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Hal Urban was a high school teacher for many years and also taught at the University of San Francisco. He is a well-known leader in the Character Education movement and is in constant demand as a speaker at national conferences and school and community events. He raised three sons as a single father and now lives in Redwood City, California, with his wife, Cathy. 

The Hidden Value of a Man: Created to Lead, Empowered to Succeed by Gary Smalley, John T. Trent, John Trent

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Living Books (August 18, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1589972120
• ISBN-13: 978-1589972124

Product Description

Often men are ridiculed for being men. The media portray them as sitcom buffoons; heartless, moneyhungry corporate raiders; and angry criminals. Many men feel powerless and frustrated, unsure of their role in the family and beyond. The truth is that a man has great value and incredible impact on his familyand his world. In The Hidden Value of a Man: Created to Lead, Empowered to Succeed, Gary Smalley and John Trent explore that influence and show men how to use their Godgiven power to build strength, love, and unity in their families and the world.

About the Author

Gary Smalley is one of the country's best known authors and speakers on family relationships. He is the author and co-author of 16 best-selling, award-winning books along with several popular films and videos. He has spent over 30 years learning, teaching, and counseling.Gary and his wife, Norma, have been married for 40 years and live in Branson, Missouri. They have three children, Kari, Greg and Michael, and six grandchildren.
Dr. John Trent is president of the Center for StrongFamilies and StrongFamilies.com, an organization that trains leaders to launch and lead marriage and family programs in their churches and communities. John speaks at conferences across the country and has authored or coauthored more than a dozen award-winning and best-selling books.