Baker publishing group sep 2011 (21 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Have a new husband by Friday Is that even possible Dr. Kevin Leman says it is. The New York Times bestselling author and self-help guru shows even the most frustrated wife how she can have a new husband by Friday. Leman reminds any wife that if what she's doing to get better behavior out of her husband isn't working now, it never will. So it's time for a change. That means it's time to change her own patterns of behavior. Here's how Leman suggests she handle it day to day: Monday: Secrets Revealed: Cracking the Male CodeYes, you're different species, but you can work together in harmony.Tuesday: Creatures from Another Planet . . . or Creatures of Habit To understand men, you have to track 'em to their den.Wednesday: Think about What You Want to Say, Then Divide It by TenHow to talk so your guy will really listen . . . and listen so your guy will really talk.Thursday: Think of Him as a Seal Waiting for a Three-Pound FishWhy making love to your man is a key to who he is and how satisfied he'll be, and what's in it for you. Friday: It Takes a Real Woman to Make a Man Feel like a Real ManHow to open your man's heart, revolutionize your love life, and turn him into the knight you've always dreamed of.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What Does it Mean to Be 'Crucified With Christ 'During his lifetime, renowned teacher A.W. Tozer was often invited to speak at seminaries, churches, and Bible conferences on the topic of the cross and its meaning for the Christian life. Now, in this never-before-published distillation of his best teaching on the subject, you will gain a fresh understanding of the cross's centrality to your walk of faith in Christ.The apostle Paul declared in his letter to the Galatians that he had been 'crucified with Christ.' But what does this mean Is this a claim every believer can and should make The Crucified Life is a comprehensive examination of these questions, answered with the deep, biblical thinking for which Tozer was revered. 'God is ingenious in developing crosses for His followers,' Tozer was fond of saying. At the heart of this book, you will find a call to follow Christ to the cross and be raised to new life--a call to live the crucified life.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How would life be different if we could think, see, and do all things in light of the person and work of Jesus With this inspiring collection of 365 Scripture-centered prayers, Scotty Smith helps readers pray the Scriptures through the lens of the gospel, mining the resources of God's grace and applying them in every season of life. He frees readers to abandon any posing or pretending in favor of an honest, no-spin relationship with a God who claims them as his own.Each day includes a Scripture reference and an inspirational original prayer, born from both moments of great faith and moments of crisis. Like a modern-day book of Psalms, Everyday Prayers is a year's worth of growing in grace that readers will lean on year after year.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How many times have we tried to change our own habits, only to find that changing ourselves is even harder than trying to change someone else Now, what the bestselling Have a New Kid by Friday has done for families and Have a New Husband by Friday has done for couples, Have a New You by Friday will do for individuals. With his signature wit and commonsense psychology, Dr. Kevin Leman will walk readers through their own personal five-day action plan. Readers will come to -accept the truth about themselves -boost their confidence by identifying the lies they're telling themselves--and putting them to rest for good-change their lives by concentrating on becoming who they really want to beBased on content from The Real You, Have a New You by Friday is the way to a happier, more fulfilling life.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - International Leader Helps Christians Understand and Develop Their Prophetic GiftingProphecy is as old as the Bible. Yet many don't understand--or even recognize--when and how it happens today. Having taught and ministered prophetically around the world, Jeremy Lopez has seen this need firsthand, and he's written this book to clear away the confusion.In this down-to-earth, accessible guide, he lays the biblical foundation for prophecy, showing readers- why prophecy is still important today- that every Christian has access to God's gift of prophecy- how believers can be assured they are hearing from God- how they can develop their prophetic giftingClear and concise, this handbook is essential reading for all who have had--or long for--a brush with the prophetic.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this small but powerful book, renowned theologian Stanley Hauerwas offers a moving reflection on Jesus's final words from the cross. Touching in original and surprising ways on subjects such as praying the Psalms and our need to be remembered by Jesus, Hauerwas emphasizes Christ's humanity as well as the sheer 'differentness' of God. Ideal for personal devotion during Lent and throughout the church year, this book offers a transformative reading of Jesus's words that goes directly to the heart of the gospel. Now in paperback. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Powerful Conclusion to Beverly Lewis' Latest #1 Bestselling Series!Rose Kauffman pines for prodigal Nick Franco, the Bishop's foster son who left the Amish under a cloud of suspicion after his foster brother's death. His rebellion led to the 'silencing' of their beloved Bishop. But is Nick really the rebel he appears to be Rose's lingering feelings for her wayward friend refuse to fade, but she is frustrated that Nick won't return and make things right with the People. Nick avowed his love for Rose--but will he ever be willing to sacrifice modern life for her Meanwhile, Rose's older sister, Hen, is living in her parents' Dawdi Haus. Her estranged 'English' husband, injured and helpless after a car accident, has reluctantly come to live with her and their young daughter during his recovery. Can their marriage recover, as well Is there any possible middle ground between a woman reclaiming her old-fashioned Amish lifestyle and thoroughly modern man.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Once upon a time in a little town on the Oregon coast lived four Lindas--all in the same first-grade classroom. So they decided to go by their middle names. And form a club. And be friends forever. Decades later, they're all back home in Clifden and reinventing their lives, but the holidays bring a whole new set of challenges. Abby's new B&B is getting bad reviews and husband Paul is acting strange. Still grieving for her mom, Caroline is remodeling the family home, but boyfriend Mitch keeps pressuring her to go away with him. Artist Marley, distracted by a friend's family drama (and a touch of jealousy), can't find her creative groove. And Janie's drug-addicted daughter has just appeared up on her doorstep. When a long-planned New Year's cruise turns into a bumpy ride, they learn once again that, in your fifties, friends aren't just for fun--they're a necessity.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A stalker with deadly intent . . .A woman who protects children . . . An ex-Navy SEAL turned police detective.Social worker Alison Taylor has a passion for protecting children. But now it seems she needs protecting. When her tormentor's attentions take a violent turn, she calls in reinforcements--her police-detective brother, Cole, and his new partner, ex-Navy SEAL Mitch Morgan. As her relentless stalker turns up the heat and the danger intensifies, Mitch takes a personal interest in the case. Because protecting Alison has become more than a job; his future depends on keeping her safe.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Join the millions who have been inspired by this beloved series filled with captivating mysteries, exciting adventures, and timeless life lessonsMandie and her friends set out to investigate and solve more unforgettable mysteries in The Mandie Collection, Volume 9.Included in this volume: Mandie and the Dark AlleyWhen Mandie and Celia find themselves in an unfamiliar alley late at night, Mandie thinks she hears a whining puppy in need of rescue. But when they finally have a chance to go back to the forbidden street, they encounter something far more sinister. How will Mandie and Celia escape danger this time Mandie and the Tornado!Mandie has two weeks off from school for the spring holidays. Despite all the dreary weather, Mandie is excited to spend time at home with her family and friends--and to investigate the latest mystery. But what will become of her vacation when the rainy days turn into a full-blown tornado headed their way Mandie and the Quilt MysteryAn old family quilt, handed down from Mandie's Cherokee grandmother, contains a secret message stitched into the design. No one will tell Mandie what the quilt says, so she sets out to ask her Cherokee kinpeople herself. Mandie will stop at nothing to find out, even if it means changing everyone's travel plans.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Join the millions who have been inspired by this beloved series filled with captivating mysteries, exciting adventures, and timeless life lessonsMysteries and adventures abound with Mandie and the gang in The Mandie Collection, Volume 10!Included in this volume: Mandie and the New York SecretMandie, Joe, and Celia arrive in New York, eager to see their friend Jonathan and learn the secret he has discovered. But they no sooner arrive than find out Jonathan has gone off to Long Island! Wild with curiosity, Mandie isn't sure she can wait for his return. Surely there's a clue somewhere . . .Mandie and the Night ThiefA visit to their friend Tommy Patton's home in Charleston finds Mandie and the others in the midst of another mystery. Strange noises from the third floor have convinced some of the servants that the house is haunted. Then Mandie's jewelry starts to disappear. Who--or what--is in the house Mandie and the Hidden PastWhen Mandie learns of a crack in the wall of the secret tunnel beneath her house, she's convinced it holds a mystery. The further she investigates, the more everyone keeps her away, making Mandie more determined than ever. But what she finally discovers may be better left buried. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Tender Romance from Bestselling Author Kim Vogel SawyerOstracized by her tribe because of her white father, Lizzie Dawson lives alone in the mountains of Alaska, practicing the ways of her people even as she resides in the small cabin her father built for her mother. She dreams of reconciling with her grandparents to fulfill her mother's dying request, but she has not yet found a way to bridge the gap that separate her from her tribe.Clay Selby has always wanted to be like his father, a missionary who holds a great love for the native people and has brought many to God. Clay and his stepsister, Vivian, arrive in Alaska to set up a church and school among the Athbascan people. Clay is totally focused on this goal.until he meets a young, independent Indian woman with the most striking blue eyes he's ever seen.But Lizzie is clearly not part of the tribe, and befriending her might have dire consequences for his mission. Will Clay be forced to choose between his desire to minister to the natives and the quiet nudging of his heart.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Two people determined to give their hearts to God find love on their journey westPriscilla White knows she'll never be a wife or mother and feels God's call to the mission field in India. Dr. Eli Ernest is back from Oregon Country only long enough to raise awareness of missions to the natives before heading out West once more. But then Priscilla and Eli both receive news from the mission board: No longer will they send unmarried men and women into the field. Left scrambling for options, the two realize the other might be the answer to their needs. Priscilla and Eli agree to a partnership, a marriage in name only that will allow them to follow God's leading into the mission field. But as they journey west, this decision will be tested by the hardships of the trip and by the unexpected turnings of their hearts.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Bestselling Author Team Debuts New Historical Romance SeriesWhen Audrey Cunningham's father proposes that they move to Bridal Veil Island, where he grew up, she agrees, thinking this will help keep him sober and close to God. But they arrive to find wealthy investors buying up land to build a grand resort on the secluded island--and they want the Cunninghams' acreage.Contractor Marshall Graham can't imagine why the former drinking buddy of his deceased father would beckon him to Bridal Veil Island. And when Boyd Cunningham asks him to watch over Audrey, Marshall is even more confused. He has no desire to be saddled with caring for this fiery young woman who is openly hostile toward him. But when Audrey seems to be falling for another man--one who has two little girls Audrey adores--Marshall realizes she holds more of his heart than he realized. Which man will Audrey choose And can she hold on to her ancestral property in the face of overwhelming odds.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Every now and then a book comes along that is not only great--it's a gift. An extravagant gift. This is one of those books.'--Beth MooreMary Beth Chapman's life was not how she planned it. All she wanted was a peaceful life of stability and control. Instead, God gave her an award-winning singer/songwriter husband, crazy schedules, and a houseful of creatively rambunctious children. Most difficult of all, she would live through loss that she never could have imagined.In Choosing to SEE, Mary Beth unveils her struggle to allow God to write the story of her life. She wrestles with some of life's biggest questions: Where is God when things fall apart Why does God allow terrible things to happen How can I survive hard times No matter where you find yourself in your own life story, you will treasure the way Mary Beth shows that even in the hard times, there is hope if you choose to SEE.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Much current literature on church worship rarely mentions preaching, and vice versa. Worship is often seen as restricted to music and liturgy while preaching is assumed to operate on different principles for different purposes. But veteran preacher Michael Quicke argues that preaching should be viewed as worship, as both worship and preaching belong within the same Trinitarian dynamic, serving the same purpose and marked by similar characteristics. Drawing on insights from wide-ranging literature and practitioners on both sides of the gap, this insightful book confronts and corrects ten characteristics of preaching that are disconnected from worship.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When Catharine Olsen leaves Holland for America as a mail-order bride, she brings along some extra baggage: two sisters, her mother's set of Blue Willow china, and a tragic past. When she arrives in Cheyenne, Wyoming, she promptly marries Peter Andersen and dreams of starting life over in this rugged land. Peter is kind and patient with Catharine and accommodating to her sisters. His mother, however, is not. When she begins a campaign to sabotage Peter's marriage, Catharine is distraught, worried that her secret past will be discovered. Will her life end up as nothing but broken pieces Or will these trials make her stronger Readers will love negotiating the clash of cultures and class as a highborn European and a Western wheat farmer learn to love one another and trust God with both the past and the future.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Distinguished Old Testament scholar Walter Kaiser believes that the Old Testament is sorely neglected today in teaching and preaching, but it is even more neglected when it comes to setting forth the hope that Christians have for the future. Firmly believing that the Old Testament offers important insights into biblical eschatology and the Christian life, he provides guidance for expositing fifteen key Old Testament eschatological passages to preachers, teachers, and Bible students. Each chapter focuses on a single biblical text. Kaiser introduces the topic, examines the issues, notes who has contributed to some of the solutions, and shows how this sets up the text to be exegeted and prepared for exposition.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In Lamentations, we read of the unbearable grief experienced by a group of believers. Leslie Allen suggests the book can be read as the script of a liturgy performed to help the people of God come to terms with the fall of Jerusalem and the national catastrophe it entailed. It reveals God's sometimes hidden support for those who grieve and for their caregivers.In this unique commentary on Lamentations, respected Old Testament scholar and volunteer hospital chaplain Leslie Allen appropriates this oft-neglected book of the Bible to deal with a universal issue. Incorporating stories of pastoral encounters with hospital patients, Allen integrates Scripture and pastoral care to present a biblical model for helping those coping with grief. The book includes a foreword by Nicholas Wolterstorff, author of Lament for a Son.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - While investigating a double homicide in an isolated northern Wisconsin town, FBI Special Agent Patrick Bowers uncovers a high-tech conspiracy that twists through long-buried Cold War secrets and targets present-day tensions in the Middle East.In his most explosive thriller yet, bestselling author Steven James delivers a multi-layered storytelling tour de force that not only delivers pulse-pounding suspense but also deftly explores the rippling effects of the choices we make.The Queen is a techno-thriller that will leave you breathless, offered by the author Publishers Weekly calls a 'master storyteller at the peak of his game.'.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Place is fundamental to human existence. However, we have lost the very human sense of place in today's postmodern and globalized world. Craig Bartholomew, a noted Old Testament scholar and the coauthor of two popular texts on the biblical narrative, provides a biblical, theological, and philosophical grounding for place in our rootless culture. He illuminates the importance of place throughout the biblical canon, in the Christian tradition, and in the contours of contemporary thought. Bartholomew encourages readers to recover a sense of place and articulates a hopeful Christian vision of placemaking in today's world. Anyone interested in place and related environmental themes, including readers of Wendell Berry, will enjoy this compelling book.…