Foundry publishing okt 2014 (8 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What does it mean to live in the power of your weakness Just admitting your weakness by itself does not make you strong. The good news is this: You do not have to rely on your own strength, and your weakness doesn't have the final say in whom you become. But it does give you a better place to identify the true source of strength.It's a lifelong pursuit that begins when you come to grips with who you are on your own versus who you can be in Christ. Take this journey with master storyteller Dave Clark as he weaves together experience and Scripture to help you rely on Christ as you learn to rely on his strength rather than your own.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What kind of soil is your business planted in Is it the unyielding soil of rigid and narrow thinking Or is it the rocky ground of false starts and empty promises In today's fast-paced world, amid numerous competitors, leaders must know how to situate their organizations in environments that facilitate strategy, profitability, and ongoing success. They must recognize what it takes to have the Rich Soil necessary for their companies to thrive. Using a fictional story about a coffee house and its owner and incorporating Jesus's parable of the sower, Daniel Martin introduces eight valuable leadership principles, known by the acronym RICH SOIL. As the story unfolds, these principles are highlighted and clarified for learning and application.This accessible resource is an excellent addition to the library of any manager, CEO, or executive director. Leaders of all kinds will be refreshed, encouraged, and challenged by the insights found here.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Single women are neither unloved nor forgotten.Truth, Lies, and the Single Woman: Dispelling 10 Common Myths combats the lies that destroy the joy and confidence of unmarried women.In her groundbreaking book, Allison K. Flexer dispels myths surrounding single women, including: Because no one has chosen me, I'm not valuable.Why am I still single There must be something wrong with me.I'm not beautiful.God has forgotten about me.My past can't be forgiven.The battle of replacing lies with truth is one that's common to all Christians, regardless of marital status. Allison shares her experiences from decades as a single woman and addresses 10 specific lies unmarried women may encounter. To offset lies, we can turn to God and believe his Word for truth.You'll learn why Allison says the question, Who am I is best answered by asking, Who is God Through Scripture, advice from other women, and even a survey of single men, you will be challenged to reject lies, embrace your value, and gain a deeper understanding of the character of God.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Why do so many pastors leave ministry The average pastor stays at a church for only three and a half years.Studies show a pastor's most effective ministry begins after five to seven years at a church.We have a disconnect. How can our churches grow when our leaders are leaving before their ministries can bear fruit In When Bad Churches Happen to Good Pastors, David and Lisa Frisbie address these and other thought-provoking issues relating to clergy attrition, including: When one family controls the churchHandling conflict in a difficult pastoral assignmentDealing with a church bossMinistering to wounded pastorsWhether you're a church leader whose pastors are departing or a pastor who has moved from church to church, you'll discover insights to help you handle the situations when pastors leave ministry.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - John and Charles Wesley often use the New Testament language of renewal in God's image, and sometimes renewal in love, to describe the life of Christian holiness. In Renewal in Love, theologian Michael Lodahl and biologist April Maskiewicz explore the implications of the idea of renewal in the image of God when it is planted deeply in the soil of Genesis 1.Our renewal in the image of God occurs through the incarnation, crucifixion, and resurrection of Christ our Lord. But too often the redemption freely given through Jesus is not connected, either in our thinking or our doing, to the doctrine of creation. The argument of this volume is that Christian holiness, rightly understood, is a renewal and deepening of God's calling upon human beings to care for the Creator's beloved creation.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Leadership Lessons from a Biblical Great.Fast-paced change presents new challenges for leaders, but biblical principles about leadership and relationships are timeless.Nowhere is this more evident than in the life of David. Who's Got Your Back examines the leadership lessons you can learn from David's relationships with friends, family, and foes. You'll learn how to apply these lessons by answering the questions for development at the end of each chapter. Perfect for individuals, leadership teams, and small groups, you'll discover timeless wisdom valuable for leaders today, tomorrow, and beyond.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Stop the fighting!He hit me!She won't stay on her side of the room!Leave my stuff alone!Is your day punctuated by tattling, tears, and testiness among your children Does your home resemble a war zone, with fights breaking out constantly among combative siblings Do you wonder why your kids can't get along You're not alone. Sibling rivalry has become one of the most frustrating problems facing today's parentsYet sibling rivalry is not an inevitable outcome. It is possible to help your children move from enemies to friends. In Ending Sibling Rivalry, Sarah Hamaker provides common sense and practical solutions to this familiar problem, guiding parents through the roots - and remedie - of sibling rivalrEnding Sibling Rivalry addresses the harmful impact of competition on the sibling relationship, how to avoid the trap of favoritism and comparison, and how to teach children conflict resolution. Whether your children are toddlers or teenagers, Ending Sibling Rivalry provides the blueprint for reducing sibling conflict and building a more loving relationship between or among your children.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Clichés are the colorful remnants of once insightful comments grown empty through overuse. Christ followers have clichés such as holiness, sanctification, purity, cleansing, and Christlikeness. We use these phrases so frequently that we often lose touch with what they mean.Through a reflective engagement with Scripture, The God Plot invites you to move beyond these familiar clichés and participate in something much bigger: the narrative of God with its unique setting, divine call, dilemma, heightening dilemma, and resolution. You will be introduced to two dominant voices in the Bible that imaginatively and creatively unfold the plot of God: the prophetic voice and the priestly voice.Throughout The God Plot, you will be invited to leave the spectator's balcony of familiar clichés and become participants in what God is doing in the world and desires to do in the lives of believers. Inspire your heart, engage your mind, and stir your spirit.…