The Five Phases of Leadership: An Overview for Christian Leaders, Revised and Expanded Edition

How Do You Really, Truly Love Your Wife?As a husband, you want to be all your wife desires. You want to love her in a way that lives up to her expectations. And you will--with these ready answers to your questions about how to really love her.100 Answers to 100 Questions About Loving Your Wife provides the insights you need to be the best husband you can be, including . . . What does your wife long to hear from you? How can you prove to her that she is your number one priority? How can you meet both her needs and yours? What makes you a hero in your wife’s eyes? What is your wife saying when she doesn’t speak? 100 Answers to 100 Questions About Loving Your Wife gives you the quick and clear answers you’re looking for. It’s a resource you can rely on for a long and satisfying marriage. ISBN:2147483647 Author:Shelia Rabe and Lila Empson

Do you dream of making a difference for God--but wonder how to begin? Do you find it difficult to keep your focus amid the urgency of everyday living? Do you feel ill-equipped to help those who turn to you for guidance? Are you searching for direction for your life--a ministry that matters? Pam Farrel has been there, as have so many countless other women she has discipled. In this book she shares what she has learned about disciplemaking, discovering a personal ministry, and staying focused on your goals. By the time you work your way to the end, you'll have discovered why a woman of influence: is impassioned is an individual is intimate with God is idealistic is interdependent takes initiative has integrity is intense is inquiring is infectious Though many still debate the proper role for women in leadership, no one denies that women have a great influence on their families and friends, on the job and in the church. In Woman of InfluenceFarrel shows how you can be a faithful servant of God in all of those relationships and circumstances. Here's a book that women everywhere will welcome--full of encouraging counsel for finding God's leading in your life and then following him. This revised edition--containing even more stories of women, updated examples and a Bible study--can give you fresh perspective and direction in your life as you discover all the ways God wants to use you to influence others for him. ISBN:2147483647 Author:Pam Farrel

A history of the great religions, told through their core beliefs, by the editor of The Oxford Dictionary of World ReligionsHow did Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism come to be the world's dominant religions? What are the real beliefs of Islam, and the different branches within it? Who were the key figures of Judaism? And how are religious beliefs shaping today's world conflicts? This book will answer the key questions about the great religions, from Bahai to Unitarianism, via Jainism, Mormonism, Shinto, and the major branches of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Not only will this book explain what the disciples of each faith believe, but it will provide the reader with a greater understanding of the wider themes of religious and world history. Each chapter comprises an overview of the central tenets of each religion, key quotations from its core beliefs, and a historical depiction of each faith, from its earliest beginnings to its latest incarnations and impact on the modern world. ISBN:2147483647 Author:John Bowker

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.

Brief Summary The bodies God gives are instruments for experiencing a fulfilling life on earth, for doing good works, for spiritual development. To do the work individuals are meant to do, they need to keep in shape. They must maintain a sound mind, body, and soul. Yet in the modern world, it is all too easy to let one, two, or all three of these slip. LOOK GREAT, FEEL GREAT presents Joyce's twelve-key plan to address the epidemic of "self esteem drought" that appears to be a factor in perpetuating habits that create poor health. Additionally, Joyce will provide helpful resources, like the "Ounce of Prevention Checklist," for self-maintenance. ISBN:9780446579469 Author:Joyce Meyer

Wouldn't it be amazing if you could transform your physical life to reflect your spiritual wholeness, natural grace and inner joy? This exceptionally complete and practical guide to personal and spiritual development deals with all areas of our lives and all aspects of ourselves: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and beyond. Drawing on Jason's unique combination of energy work, meditation and spiritual insights from a variety of of teachings, The Radiant Warrior explores and guides the reader through four core spiritual paths: the Paths of Awakening, Healing, Empowerment and Surrender. It will guide you to make a real commitment to the highest levels of self-healing and selfless service. ISBN:2147483647 Author:Jason Chan

Events in our lives, both good and bad, form rings in us like the rings in a tree. Each ring records memories that affect our feelings, our relationships, and our thoughts about God. In this classic work, David Seamands encourages us to live compassionately with ourselves as we allow the Holy Spirit to heal our past. As he helps us name hurdles in our lives—such as guilt, poor self-worth, and perfectionism—he shows us how we can find freedom from our pain and enjoy the abundant life God wants for us. ISBN:2147483647 Author:David A. Seamands