Best Christian Families
Dr. Meeker shares the ten secrets every father needs to know in order to strengthen or rebuild bonds with his daughter and shape her life–and his own–for the better. Inside you’ll discover: • the essential virtues of strong fathers–and how to develop them. • the cues daughters take from their dads on everything from self-respect to drugs, alcohol, and sex. • the truth about ground rules (girls do want them, despite their protests). • the importance of becoming a hero to your daughter. • the biggest mistake a dad can make–and the ramifications. • the fact that girls actually depend on their dads’ guidance into adulthood. • steps fathers can follow to help daughters avoid disastrous decisions and mistakes. • ways in which. a father’s faith–or lack thereof–will influence his daughter. • essential communication strategies for different stages of a girl’s life. • true stories of “prodigal daughters”–and how their fathers helped to bring them back. Directly challenging the feminist attack on traditional masculinity, Dr. Meeker demonstrates that the most important factor for girls growing up into confident, well-adjusted women is a strong father with conservative values. Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters reveals: The essential characteristics and virtues of strong fathersand how to develop them How daughters take cues from their fathers on everything from drug use, drinking, smoking, and having sex, to self-esteem, moodiness, and seeking attention from boys Why girls want you to place restrictions on them (even though theyll complain when you do) How to become a hero to your daughterand why she needs that more than anything The one mistake fathers make that is the primary cause of girls "hooking up" Why girls depend on the guidance of fathers through, and even beyond, their college years Recipe for disaster: the notion that girls "need to make their own decisions and.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"); does not matter your relationship with your daughter as whatever it is,(good or bad) pertinent information/advice is given on how to move forward."
"Exceptional real look at what dads should step up and be for their girls."
"FATHERS NEED TO READ THIS BOOK."
"Meg Meeker MD’s “Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters” is an A-list book for both fathers and mothers…and for daughters. She has written five other books on the raising of children – “Strong Mother, Strong Sons”, “Your Kids at Risk: How Teen Sex Threatens Our Sons and Daughters”, “Boys Should be Boys: 7 Secrets to Raising Healthy Sons”, and “The Ten Habits of Happy Mothers: Reclaiming Our Passion, Purpose, and Sanity”. In “Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters”, author Meeker outlines the importance of the father’s role in a daughter’s development and ultimate happiness; and she provides ten key “secrets” to guide fathers in navigating the path they must take for success. Secret #1 - “You (the father) are the most important man in her (your daughter’s) life” – is the overarching theme throughout the book. When she is 25, she will mentally size her boyfriend her husband up against you; when she is 35 the number of children she has will be impacted by the life she had with you.” Fathers are critical to a daughter’s self-worth and growth - physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. The father is a far more effective protector of his daughter than anyone else in life. Meeker goes into great depth on each of the 10 secrets, providing supporting data and ample real life examples of prodigal daughters that are sure to resonate. My children are now doing the same for their children (my son has two and my daughter has five). Key take-aways of this book include the essential virtues of strong fathers; how a father’s modeling contributes or denigrates a daughter’s self-esteem; the importance of boundaries and how to enforce them; the biggest mistake a dad can make; the importance of faith; and how girls depend on their dad’s guidance well into adulthood. What will your daughter’s life say about you?"
"Only 70 something pages into it and it seems like a very powerful message."
"Very relevant and at times very scary analysis of young girls and what I need to do as a Dad to guide her through her life."
"I really enjoyed reading this book."
"I thought this book would be more spiritual/Biblical but it wasn’t."
This parenting book shows you how to raise self-confident, motivated children who are ready for the real world. --Carol R. Cole, Ph.D., LMFT Parenting with Love and Logic is a terrific book for parents that provide important concepts and practical solutions to help children become emotionally, socially, and morally healthy." --Terry M. Levy, PhD, co-director Evergreen Psychotherapy Center, Coauthor Attachment, Trauma and Healing This book gives parents the tools to build a lifelong relationship based on respect, empathy, appreciation, and love. --Stephanie Bryan, Clinical Social Worker and Parent Coach, www.REALparenting.net This hilariously entertaining guidebook to working with children contains practical and easy-to-apply principles for both the home and the classroom."
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I can say, though, that I was a very strong willed child myself, and if my parents had used these methods, our house would have been much more peaceful, relationships improved, and I probably wouldn't have made some of the poor choices as an older teen that I did. The pet example seems to have many people up-in-arms, yet in this example, the parent did NOT permanently give away the pet as people state, they temporarily gave the dog to a family friend, telling the child they had 3 days to decide if the pet could come back home. Also, they did not starve the pet as everyone seems to think, they did let the child know they were abusing the pet by not feeding it. It certainly doesn't say the parent didn't or shouldn't feed the pet (without telling the child)."
"Excellent book, I'm doing my dissertation paper and this book has been an essential part for my research."
"I should prop this book open and plaster quotes from it all over my house, b/c when I use the tips they suggest dealing with the challenges IS MUCH EASIER!!"
"I love the advice in this book."
"The wife got tired of having to remind her husband (the author) to fill his car with gas, so she stopped reminding him. So you got tired of reminding him about gas, but now you've gotta take care of your bed ridden husband for eight weeks. If that wife's most stressful thing in her life was having to remind her husband about gas.... that's pretty impressive--such a small little thing, in a sometimes crazy, tough, cruel world."
"The book encourages parents to lock kids in their rooms when they are bad, withhold meals if they don't complete chores, and to allow the family dog become so malnourished that its ribs are showing (to teach a child a lesson about consequences for not feeding the dog). For parenting books that are about raising emotionally healthy AND responsible children, I highly recommend "Parenting from the Inside Out" by Daniel Siegel, "Unconditional Parenting" by Alfie Kohn, and "Parents We Mean to Be" by Richard Weissbourd."
Author of the New York Times bestseller Present Over Perfect, Shauna Niequist provides the perfect read for those who love food and value the community and connection of family and friends around the table. Bread and Wine resurrects the table as the center of the home, the place where food and drink morph into fellowship and long memories. No one combines all my treasured things like Shauna does in Bread and Wine: beautiful words, delicious food, recipes like the ones you jot down on the back of a napkin in shorthand, with hints and adaptations written off to the side, real-life stories, laughter. Then I read a sentence like this: “Love isn’t something you prove or earn, but something you receive or allow, like a balm, like a benediction, even at your very worst,” and I decide to send this book to everyone I know. Shauna Niequist’s beautiful word painting in Bread and Wine is a poetic reminder to appreciate the rituals, people, and sensory experiences of our everyday lives. Her words invite us into her kitchen, and her stories challenge us to remain attentive to the many delights that complement life’s hardships and the ways in which we can share them with others. -- Kelle Hampton, , New York Times bestselling author of Bloom: Finding Beauty in the Unexpected. -- Brene' Brown, , New York Times bestselling author of Daring Greatly. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"If you love food, hospitality, cooking, wine and just-for-the-fun-of-it dinner parties; if your idea of a great night is a house full of people and a whole afternoon spent cooking and smiling as you anticipate your guests; if you love having people in your home; if your idea of a good dinner is one that lasts several hours; if you love to give a good toast - to lock eyes with the people you love across a candlelit table and tell them why they're important to you; if you believe that everything is spiritual, and maybe especially food; if you love a well crafted sentence and rich metaphor, then this is your book. To quote one, "this is a wonderful book for women" For women? Why, in the Christian world must we keep perpetuating the notion that men write serious books about theology and leadership, while books about food and hospitality and sucking the marrow out of life are somehow "women's lit?" And, there are plenty of us guys out there who love to throw a party - who care about candles, music, a well-set table and making a great soufflé, who love to employ our words, knife skills and ability to make a killer salsa, as gifts to the people we love."
"I have read multiple books she has written and I'm always in awe. I loved reading all of her stories, I felt like I was there."
"As I hosted guests this week, and as we dined with good friends tonight, I found my mind returning to Shauna's reflections on life lived around the table."
"In "Happy New Year", she concludes that "what makes a good party" is "when the evening and the people and the conversation and the feeling in the room are allowed to be whatever they need to be for that night." In "Swimming in Silence" she confesses, "being everywhere was keeping me from being anywhere" and in "Present over Perfect" she dares us to live differently, to "choose love and rest and grace" saying, "Let's use our minutes and hours to create memories with the people we love instead of dragging them on one more errand or shushing them while we try to accomplish one more seemingly necessary thing". For me, the thing about Shauna's books that differentiate them from those of other well-meaning Christian authors is that rather than leave me feeling trapped by guilt for all I'm not doing to practice hospitality and foster community, Shauna's books leave me filled with hope."
Best Medical Child Psychology
In this pioneering, practical book, Daniel J. Siegel, neuropsychiatrist and author of the bestselling Mindsight , and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson offer a revolutionary approach to child rearing with twelve key strategies that foster healthy brain development, leading to calmer, happier children. By applying these discoveries to everyday parenting, you can turn any outburst, argument, or fear into a chance to integrate your child’s brain and foster vital growth. The authors include a fair amount of brain science, but they present it for both adult and child audiences.” —Kirkus Reviews “Strategies for getting a youngster to chill out [with] compassion.” —The Washington Post “This erudite, tender, and funny book is filled with fresh ideas based on the latest neuroscience research. With illustrations, charts, and even a handy ‘Refrigerator Sheet,’ the authors have made every effort to make brain science parent-friendly.”— Publishers Weekly “Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson have created a masterful, reader-friendly guide to helping children grow their emotional intelligence. Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson turn leading brain science into simple, smart—and effective—solutions to your child's struggles.”—Harvey Karp, M.D., bestselling author of The Happiest Baby on the Block and The Happiest Toddler on the Block “This erudite, tender, and funny book is filled with fresh ideas based on the latest neuroscience research. Most of all, The Whole-Brain Child helps parents teach kids about how their brain actually works, giving even very young children the self-understanding that can lead them to make good choices and, ultimately, to lead meaningful and joyful lives.”—Christine Carter, Ph.D., author of Raising Happiness “In their dynamic and readable new book, Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson sweep aside the old models of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ parenting to offer a scientific focus: the impact of parenting on brain development.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Dan Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson's "The Whole Brain Child" fails to deliver on the titular promise of "revolutionary" parenting strategies to "truly help your kids be happier, healthier, and more fully themselves"; it does, however, provide innovative and effective explanations, packaging, and delivery of many tried-and-true parenting techniques that turn out to be neuroscientifically based. The first four chapters are the love child of the Johns - Medina's "Brain Rules for Baby" and Gottman's "Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child." The following seven strategies result: (1) "Connect and Redirect: [Helping Kids Learn to Surf] Emotional Waves"; (2) "Name It to Tame It: Telling Stories to Calm Big Emotions"; (3) "Engage, Don't Enrage: Appealing to the Upstairs Brain"; (4) "Use It or Lose It: Exercising the Upstairs Brain"; (5) "Move It or Lose It: Moving the Body to Avoid Losing the Mind"; (6) "Use the Remote of the Mind: Replaying Memories"; and (7) "Remember to Remember: Making Recollection a Part of Your Family's Daily Life." The fifth and sixth chapters, however, throw a little of Susan Stiffelman's "Parenting Without Power Struggles" into the mix, offering child therapy techniques and explaining why they work through the prism of brain science. "By helping our kids connect left [brain] and right [brain]" - as well as their "upstairs" and "downstairs" brains and implicit and explicit memories - "we give them a better chance of [finding] . Finally, I want to share two interesting tidbits from "The Whole Brain Child" approach that contradict standard parenting advice but perfectly align with my parenting instincts: "An upstairs tantrum occurs when a child essentially decides to throw a fit. On the "eh" side of the scale, "The Whole Brain Child" is more useful for older children than younger ones, is often redundant and long-winded (darned brain scientists trying to make information stick), and isn't as comprehensive as "Parenting with Love & Logic." Though Spiegel and Bryson don't offer much that's new in the realm of what parents ought to do, "The Whole Brain Child" adds value to the genre in providing the why and organizing the what into an easily understood, memorable, and, yes, at one point even "revolutionary," how."
"I'm a social worker who works with young children."
"Everyone parent, guardian and early childhood caregiver should have a copy of this work."
"My 7yo has SPD and ADHD and this book is helpful in understanding how to parent her and how her brain works."
"For the educational community, it is a great addition to the popular "Love & Logic" series of books on how to deal effectively with children who are struggling."
"Great book."
"After over a half century of experience in the fields of education and mental health, this is the book I highly recommend to all parents, teachers, ministers, counselors and everyone who is motivated to learn ways to help us all transform our interactions with each other for increased responsibility, compassion and well-being."
"Very well written."
Best Christian Faith
This bestselling author and speaker offers a companion devotional to her award-winning message, "Battlefield of the Mind." Joyce Meyer is the bestselling author of more than 100 inspirational books, including The Power of Simple Prayer, Approval Addiction, Power Thoughts and Battlefield of the Mind.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"When I was younger, a stay at home mom, I would say that my family was just like the soap opera All My Children. I quit making the negative statements and watched my family return to peace."
"With the leadership of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Joyce Meyer affects millions all over the world, it seems especially true with women."
"This is a very good step by step "how to" discipline the mind from destructive negative affect, e.g. those counter productive messages that sabotage our success."
"Once again, Joyce Meyers delivers a well written and instructive book!"
"This book is extremely helpful for Christian women to get there thinking right, right with God."
"Joyce knows all the tricks and lies the devil tries to make us believe about our selves."
"Joyce has "been there, done that" and has sound, reasonable advice to help you change your direction and attitude."
"A book everyone should have!"
Best Christian Holidays
Beginning with Jesse, the father of David, The Greatest Gift retraces the epic pageantry of mankind, from Adam to the Messiah, with each day's profound reading pointing to the coming promise of Christ, so that come Christmas morning you find that the season hasn't blurred past you but your heart's fully unwrapped the greatest gift you've always yearned for. " The Greatest Gift isn't simply words on a page; it's a song your heart already loves : a song about Jesus from the beginning to end...a glorious way to celebrate the season!" " Leave it to Ann Voskamp to powerfully and poetically call our hearts to respond to the real meaning of Christmas . Her pen crafts a beautiful masterpiece that slows us down only long enough to lift us up to see Him more clearly.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The idea is that over 25 days of devotional reading, you and your family will come into the Christmas season fully steeped in the meaning of Christmas and have a beautiful Christmas decoration to remind you of the journey. If your family is looking for something to make a more meaningful Christmas and retain the Christmas message amid all the jollity and distractions of the season, I can hardly think of a better idea."
"You can also access a website to print off ornaments to go along with the devotion, though we already had a set from when Voskamp provided a similar devotion online before this book was published."
"In any case, it's the kind of book where you can jump in and read "today's" chapter and not feel lost because you hadn't read for a few days (but I always wanted to catch up on what I missed because it was so worth it!)."
"Our women's group at church chose to read this book beginning December 1st up till Christmas to prepare our minds and hearts for Advent."
"Her writing flows like milk and honey, transporting you to the time Mary’s womb was swollen with Child, until the moment Christ was born and the three wise men visited him."
"Ann Voskamp is an incredibly gifted writer and her creative way of reminding you of old Truths will leave you inspired and better appreciating the season of Advent and the Jesse Tree!"
"Like in her previous book, "One Thousand Gifts," Ann Voskamp inspires thankfulness in the small & forgotten treasures."
"I did not like the poetic style in which this book was written..."
Best Christian Marriage
Whether your relationship is flourishing or failing, Dr. Gary Chapman’s proven approach to showing and receiving love will help you experience deeper and richer levels of intimacy with your partner—starting today. Updated to reflect the complexities of relationships today, this new edition reveals intrinsic truths and applies relevant, actionable wisdom in ways that work. GARY CHAPMAN --author, speaker, counselor--has a passion for people and for helping them form lasting relationships.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I was once asked to read this book by the only person in the world I love.....I refused. It's not a good feeling as a man to agree to read a book on relationships because you feel like you're putting everything into the authors hands.....and what if he "doesn't understand" or what if the advice doesn't apply to us.....what if it makes things worse between us because he advises things we don't believe in.....no....I'm not reading that I told her. I thought no matter what we would always figure each other out and we would be ok......I didn't see being asked to read this book , was a cry out from the woman I love hitting a boiling point and her attempt to communicate to me in a different way......the same things she's been trying to for a long time..... Instead of being some guys opinions or......typical shrink talk that in no way could apply to each specific relationship.......I found it to be a book that opens up the mind to the understanding of love.....and how it is not this one universal "language" we all feel we should be the same with.....I once told her...."nobody taught me how to love, I'm growing....learning".....I pleased with her to understand I love her.......we simply didn't have an understanding of how and why we didnt approach love the exact same way as each other.....only makes sense that it should be the same right? I will just end it like this..... last night I took a stretch that I have been doing for over 2 years and I changed it in a slightly different way....... a lot of the pain I normally get daily is gone....... just to put a spotlight on that sentence .....I'm saying that what I had been doing for so long..... trying to cure one of the biggest problems in my life that hadnt been working............that I continued doing........ believing in and depending on.... to be my much needed answer.......It wasn't until I allowed the idea of the same stretch applied in a different way, that I ALLOWED life to be better for me. You have to go into the book with an open mind because if you do it with the mindset of wanting it to say what it is that you want to hear.....then you can never let the life-changing words happen.......you're learning a language as you read...not what's right and wrong but what was being lost in life. Keep in mind this is a book about the language of love so if you think about when you go to school to learn a different language...you are taking the difficult step of taking time there in order to understand.....be able to take what you understand and apply it.....and be able to communicate in a NEEDED way once you learn....AND THEN USE......communicate and UNDERSTAND eachother."
"My wife and I have 2 small children and our house is hard to stay clean because every room feels like a mess. A big part of improving your relationship with your spouse or boyfriend/girlfriend is to sticking with a date night to make sure you have quality time together. My wife and I have been together for 10 years and got stuck in the rut of an endless routine of doing everything we could for our kids, followed by daily chores and left little time for ourselves. Committing to 1 date night a week has really helped our relationship and improved our communication."
"The male libido is very intricate and is based in the brain not in the physical build up as in this quote from the book. "That is, the desire for sexual intercourse is stimulated by the buildup of sperm cells and seminal fluid in the seminal vesicles. Thus, the male’s desire for sexual intercourse has a physical root.""
"Learning what your LOVE language is, is essential to learning whom you should be connected to."
Best Christian Self Help
In a moving example of unconditional love in difficult times, the Jesuit priest and bestselling author of Tattoos on the Heart , Gregory Boyle, shares what three decades of working with gang members in Los Angeles has taught him about faith, compassion, and the enduring power of kinship. In his first book, Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion , Gregory Boyle introduced us to Homeboy Industries, the largest gang-intervention program in the world . Now, after the successful expansion of Homeboy Industries, Boyle returns with Barking to the Choir to reveal how compassion is transforming the lives of gang members. It's written by Gregory Boyle, a Jesuit priest in Los Angeles who has worked with (and loved) gang-members for decades. “If you’re in the market for genuine inspiration, I urge you to read Barking to the Choir by Gregory Boyle, a book that shows what the platitudes of faith look like when they’re put into action.” —Ann Patchett. It is lovely and tough and tender beyond my ability to describe and left me in tears of both sorrow and laughter." "One of the bravest, most humane, heartbreaking, brilliant, and hopeful stories I’ve read in ages. Father Greg, the Gandhi of the Gangs, fills Tattoos with unquenchable soul force and down-to-earth love." Boyle somehow maintains an exuberant voice that celebrates the strength, compassion and humanity of people often demonized. Boyle intersperses his narratives about gang members and his work with them with theological and spiritual reflections from a variety of theologians, poets and other writers. By introducing book-buying, highly educated readers to people we may never otherwise encounter, Boyle aspires to "broaden the parameters of our kinship.'". Boyle approaches each person as a child of God and fully deserving of love and compassion.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"It establishes the benchmark for whether we are living in the type of community which God intends. What is most inspiring is that the stories from the book are living accounts of a day at Homeboy Industries and the parish community of Delores Mission."
"With the turmoil in our world, our political environment, our treatment--indeed, often dismissal--of those "in the margins", this book is a must-read. Barking to the Choir: The Power of Radical Kinship is a book of profound, if not simple, wisdom. This learned man quotes many of the world's spiritual leaders who promote loving kindness, but I weep with his stories of the "homies" whose lives have touched and influenced Boyle's place on this earth. (p 84). - "There is nothing more essential, vital, and important than love and its carrier--tenderness--practiced in the present moment. By keeping it close, just right now, we are reminded to choose connection over alienation, kinship over self-absorption." (p 141). I plan to buy several copies of this book to share with friends, family, perhaps even strangers."
"A worthy follow up Tattoos on the Heart, this book continues to tell stories of Father Boyle and his involvement with gang members in Los Angeles."
"This is a highly entertaining and down to earth book."
"Best book I have read in a loooong time."
"Father Boyle's witty and inspirational insight into the source of gang life is continued on this book."
"A fantastic book."
"BUY THIS BOOK as no other author has this perspective on Gangs and that life...."
Best Christian Counseling
“Incredibly rich with wisdom and insight that will leave the reader, whether single or married, feeling uplifted.” — The Washington Times Based on the acclaimed sermon series by New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller, this book shows everyone—Christians, skeptics, singles, longtime married couples, and those about to be engaged—the vision of what marriage should be according to the Bible. He is the author of The Songs of Jesus , Prayer , Encounters with Jesus , Walking with God Through Pain and Suffering , and Every Good Endeavor , among others, including the perennial bestsellers The Reason for God and The Prodigal God . Kathy and Tim then moved to Virginia, where Tim started at his first church, West Hopewell Presbyterian Church, and their three sons were born.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This book had its roots in the early 1990's when he did a series of sermons on marriage because of the skepticism, fear, and arguments that many of the singles in attendance had toward marriage in the beginning stages of the church - and still do today. However, most importantly he wrote this book to give a compelling vision of what marriage was designed to look like from the Bible from Genesis to Revelation - from the first marriage of Adam and Eve to the last marriage of Christ and the Church. I believe that Keller succeeds in giving a very compelling case for marriage from the three stands above - from his experience, his realistic apologetic of building a case for the benefits and values of marriage, and then giving a compelling biblical vision throughout the book for the beauty of marriage when it reflects the glory of Christ at the center of it all. Some of the ambivalent views and objections to marriage Keller elaborates on and dispels in this book are as follows: "Marriage is just a piece of paper that only serves to complicate love". "Marriage was originally about property and is now in flux". "Marriage crushes individual identity and has been oppressive for women". "Marriage stifles passion and is ill-fitted to psychological reality". The Outline of Keller's book is as follows: Chapter One - A rich and deep discussion of Genesis 2 and Ephesians 5 bringing Paul's discussion into today's context and demonstrating "why the gospel helps us to understand marriage and how marriage helps us to understand the gospel." Here is a sample of some guidelines he gleans for singles in relationships before marriage: "Recognize that there are seasons for not seeking marriage." Dr. Keller knows what he's talking about and has done an outstanding job of building a great case for marriage in a culture that simply doesn't understand it and hasn't been consulting the Creator's manual and applying it in our marriages."
"There are a lot of books about dating and relationships out there (the more of which you've probably read, the older you are), but not a lot of them are focused on what it is you're aiming at: the marriage relationship. I've had the good fortune to grow up in a family with several long-term, healthy marriages (parents 34 years, two sets of aunts and uncles nearly 50 years, grandparents more than 70 years and still going), so a lot of what Keller says about the nature of marriage made intuitive sense, but I can't remember the last time I heard someone articulate it so clearly. This perspective dovetails very well with John Van Epp's advice in "How to Avoid Marrying a Jerk - The Foolproof Way to Follow Your Heart Without Losing Your Mind)," about the variety of settings in which one should get to know a potential partner."
"NYC Manhattan Pastor Keller with Kathy, his wife, offer a biblical context for marriage and guidance from each."
Best Christian Leadership
It's easy for American Christians to forget how Jesus said his followers would actually live, what their new lifestyle would actually look like. Finally, he urges you to join in The Radical Experiment--a one-year journey in authentic discipleship that will transform how you live in a world that desperately needs the Good News Jesus came to bring. Read Radical , be blessed, and be changed.” —Johnny Hunt, president, Southern Baptist Convention, and pastor, First Baptist Church of Woodstock “ Radical will cause you to bounce on a spectrum between two words: ouch and amen. Read Radical if you’re ready to live differently.” —Gregg Matte, senior pastor, First Baptist Church of Houston “David Platt’s book will leave anyone who sincerely engages with his challenge dissatisfied—and faced with a decision: What will authentic faith look like in my life? This book has the potential to revitalize churches today to practice a radical, biblical lifestyle that can transform society and reach a lost world.” —Jerry Rankin, president, International Mission Board, Southern Baptist Convention “The church of the Lord Jesus has been seduced by a skilled seductress: the American dream. But you’ll find here another Way, one you know to be true, because you’ve heard it before in the words of the Lord Jesus, perhaps most forcefully in the simple call ‘Follow me.’” —Russell D. Moore, dean, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary “Through solid examination of the Scriptures and compelling testimonies from believers enduring persecution, my friend David Platt pulls back the curtain on subtle dangers weakening the church in our Western culture.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I subsequently volunteered to analyze and review the significance of "Radical" for "Mission Frontiers," a major mission strategy magazine. Before dismissing "Radical" based on nothing more than the plausibility of a negative review, I encourage you to use Amazon's "look inside" feature or read the first chapter, available free on-line [Google "Someone Worth Losing Everything For"]. - David Platt". BOOK SUMMARY. David Platt's book "Radical" reflects a wider move of God through which He is stirring His people to live radically for Him to finish discipling all nations (Mt. "Radical" overlaps heavily with Francis Chan's Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God in urging God's people to live "all out" for Jesus, but puts forth a much clearer picture of the global purposes which God is working to accomplish through His people, and a more practical suggestion for how God's people can begin intentionally engaging together in obeying God and impacting His world. From the one out of eight reviews of "Radical" which are negative, it is apparent that: - some will read "Radical" as a guilt trip or an appeal for wealth distribution, - others will question Dr. Platt's motives, lifestyle or position, and. - those who love money will mock the idea of living sacrificially as the Pharisees did. Extracted from the caring tone of Platt's audio presentations, some will experience the book as a guilt trip. While Dr. Platt effectively develops God's intention for those He has blessed to join Him in caring for the poor, inexperienced Western Christians far too often translate this simplistically as "giving to the poor." Unfortunately the current edition of "Radical" does nothing to address this problem (a later edit may), but to his credit Dr. Platt asks that all of his small group leaders read Fikkert and Corbett's When Helping Hurts: Alleviating Poverty Without Hurting the Poor. - Most real friends of the True King will find value in "Radical" and want to share it with others. Google "Mission Frontiers Radical not about me"]. "Radical" is NOT likely to be appreciated by those who. - are prone to feelings of guilt, - want to justify their attachment to the things of this world, or. - are not prepared to give their lives to drawing close to Jesus and joining Him in His global purpose. ---. Today, 11/7/2010, I have moved the following items to a comment under today's date: - my own transformation of perspective toward "Radical,". - how God is using "Radical" like He has used "Crazy Love,". - my unusual involvement in promoting "Radical," and. - related free resources to help you live radically for our King."
"Other books after this are repetitive and seem biased toward his denominational and personal ideologies, but these two books - "Radical" and "Radical Together" are excellent."
"In his book “Radical,” David Platt presents a challenge to the American church, which he believes is obsessed with over-indulgence and living the American Dream."
"I like to form my own opinions about my faith and base it off the Bible so I take all my Christian living books with a grain of salt."
"Great book with great discussion points!"
"In the least, it's good to consider the ramifications of our lifestyle and what God is commanding and/or asking of us. Does our lifestyle get in the way of our relationships? The author is encouraging us to find what stands in the way of our lives, our relationships, our relationship with God, and God's mission for the world, and do the hard work he has done and take steps to eradicate from our lives that which we have enthroned above God."
"This is a challenging read and really pushes a believer to examine where they stand in this life."
Best Christian Devotionals
Penned by one who loves Jesus and reveres His Word, these writings will help your love for Jesus grow as you spend time with Him each day. “I’ve given this beautiful book to so many people I love, and I’ve come back to it myself again and again. “Jesus Calling has been such an inspirational tool in my daily walk with Jesus.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The scripture at the bottom of the page is already written out for you, you don't have to go searching unless you want to read it in a different version, which is good too."
"I gave my last one away and ordered this one but it doesn't have the scripture references typed out like my last one."
"This is much nicer than the original version and has the scriptures quoted instead of just the references."
"BUY THIS BOOK! It orders my thoughts and action each day."
"I pray that all who read this devotional will be greatly blessed and will find a more personal relationship with the Lord."
"I love this little book and look forward to using it everyday. for my Bible study."
"I highly recommend this book for those who are seeking guidance and answers."
"Each day is like reading a loving message/call from Jesus."
Best Christian Social Issues
When the prophecy later fell into the hands of New York Times bestsellers Don and Mary Colbert, God used this new team of passionate individuals to lead the nation into a fervent prayer chain that would accomplish one of the most incredible miracles our country has ever seen. In THE TRUMP PROPHECIES readers will discover: *How the Lord can and will use anyone regardless of education, background, or health to communicate His message to the Church of Christ. *What led to the miracle of the 2016 election, the role of we the people for the will of God in the future, and what the Body of Christ needs to do to keep His blessing on our nation. *How the enemy has utilized techniques of distraction to keep the Body's focus off of God and onto internal, demoralizing disputes and how this can be overcome. *Astounding, world-altering changes in our US government Mark sees on the horizon. *The positive message of hope and encouragement that points to fresh methods of spreading the Gospel to the lost.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I especially liked the part about her organizing a "telephone prayer chain" that would take place every day at 9 AM from Labor Day until election day. PS - I'm ready for the next 2 phases of the prophecies, which are (1) Some of these high-profile crooks (Obama, ALL 3 CLINTONS, Lynch, Rice, Comey, etc) going to jail, and (2) corrupt judges and justices being replaced by men & women of God. Can't wait for President Trump to appoint 4 more Supreme Court justices."
"When I heard that Mark was publishing a book about his experience on receiving the Trump prophecy, the avid reader in me NEEDED to get my hands on it like now! I have never trusted YouTube prophets, but I make an exception for Mark Taylor because he truly did hear from God on April 28th, 2011."
"While I knew about the prophecies, I was interested in hearing the background about the messenger."
"Thanks to both Mary Colbert and Mark Taylor for their transparency in sharing their journey."
"Several of the prophetic signs given four - six years ago have come to pass and some are still on the horizon but it gives great prayer points for those of us praying for our president and this country to focus on."
"I had seen many videos with Mark Taylor already but I really appreciated reading his background and Mary Colbert’s involvement."
"I believe God's HOLY SPIRIT revealed this prophecy to Mark."
"God bless Mark Taylor and our president!"
Best Christian Stewardship
New York Times bestselling author of the forthcoming God's Wisdom for Navigating Life Timothy Keller shows how God calls on each of us to express meaning and purpose through our work and careers. After her CEO roles at One Touch Systems and Pensare, Redeemer Presbyterian Church recruited Katherine to lead the church’s efforts in marketplace ministry, now called the Center for Faith & Work, which has grown to serve more than two thousand people a year.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"He invites the reader to find his purpose in joining in on what God is doing for the world through your company."
"Every Good Endeavor reminded me that I was created for good work and there is glory to the Lord that comes from excellence in my work."
"Before starting this book I had a misconception that ministry glorifies God more than work, but Keller shows that God is glorified in all things."
"Every one should read this book to help us all understand that our vocation is for the Kingdom regardless of what it is (as long as it is not sinful)."
"Timothy Keller addresses the stereotypes and provides an uplifting, Biblical view of doing well, setting a positive example and just plain getting more out of life."
"I was on my way to a meeting and I put my book down on the secretary's desk to sign in and she looked at me... "Funny that you put that book there?""
"While I may still write that book one day, as a second career Pastor coming from the world of retail, I am thrilled to offer this book to any of my parishioners who are seeking a deeper understanding of how their work relates to the work of God in the world. In fact, after reading it, some have joined together to start an inter-church study on the topic of work and are starting with Keller's book."
"One of our all time favorites...have read it multiple times myself, given as gift."
Best Christian Men's Issues
In a letter to his children, not meant to be seen unless the worst happened, he wrote, “I’m not afraid of anything that might happen to me on this earth, because I know no matter what, nothing can take my spirit from me.” Fearless is the story of a man of extremes, whose courage and determination were fueled by faith, family, and the love of a woman. It’s about a man who waged a war against his own worst impulses, including drug addiction, and persevered to reach the top tier of the U.S. military. It succeeds where all the others have failed.” —Anonymous SEAL Team SIX Operator “Adam Brown’s zest for life led him down a few dark alleys and more than one dead end. In his latest book, Fearless , Eric Blehm does a marvelous and moving job uncovering the man—the men—beneath the SEAL mythology of elite, rock-hard warriors, renowned for their courage and skill. The SEALs in Fearless hug their children, seek comfort from their wives, wear Batman briefs, answer to names like Big Bird and Fozzy, mourn lost buddies, and risk their lives to rescue civilians from the field of fire. This book will motivate you to challenge yourself to be…fearless.” —SEAL teammate of Adam Brown, BUD/S Class 226 “There is a quote from the Bible etched onto the memorial that stands in the shadow of World Trade Center steel that resembles a massive trident: ‘Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, Whom shall I send? Fearless is a clear and deeply honest portrait of an authentic American man who lived and loved with an intrepid personal velocity. “ Fearless stands unique among works of modern combat literature through author Eric Blehm’s masterful weaving of a fallen Navy SEAL’s professional war-fighting life with his complex personal victories and travails. "Be prepared for the full range of emotions as the true adventures of a real American hero demonstrate that 'with God, all things are possible.'".
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I didn't regret it the first time I bought it, or the second time I bought it to replace my ruined book."
"While any journey to wear a SEAL Trident takes a monumental effort, Adams journey is even more incredible with all the stumbling blocks he encountered. The author spoke with his childhood friends and family and in the first 80 pages outlined the story of a fun-loving kid. He was a kid who liked to push himself and loved dangerous feats, like jumping off of bridges into the river. I have seen first-hand the damage that drugs like crack can do, so this story is even more amazing that he reached the top tier of the Navy SEALs while having to overcome the constant call of his crack addiction. He caved in his shinbone, had back problems, arthritis, walked around in constant pain all while fighting the urge to smoke crack, yet he still managed to overcome these issues, any one of which would disqualify a normal man, yet he still forged on. In Afghanistan he would never leave any checkpoint or observation post without helping fill sandbags or in some way fortifying the outpost. He would regularly give away his MREs to the local children and even organized his church to send kids sneakers when he realized that the local Afghan children had to wear open sandals during the harsh mountain winters."
"This deeply moving book is about a man who overcame huge challenges as a husband, father, and Navy SEAL."
"Like many of us, his family is affected by his actions and suffers their own doubts and fears until they turn to a local Pastor who shares some of their experience. Adam's story is told by his family, friends and fellow Seals who were anxious to tell of their friends willingness to volunteer for the tough assignments, to struggle on even when wounded and his strong team spirit all which made him a fearless hero in their eyes."
"Great book."
"This book had me from the beginning."
Best Christian Death & Grief
What will heaven be like? In the most comprehensive and definitive book on Heaven to date, Randy invites you to picture Heaven the way Scripture describes it-a bright, vibrant, and physical New Earth, free from sin, suffering, and death, and brimming with Christ's presence, wondrous natural beauty, and the richness of human culture as God intended it. Now, Randy Alcorn brings eternity to light in a way that will surprise you, spark your imagination, and change how you live today. If you've always thought of Heaven as a realm of disembodied spirits, clouds, and eternal harp strumming, you're in for a wonderful surprise.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"He writes that in our seminaries, churches, and families, we have given “little attention to the place where we will live forever with Christ and his people—the New Earth, in the new universe”. Selected Bibliography. Alcorn writes that most people do not find their joy in Christ and Heaven. He writes that many Christians who’ve gone to church all their adult lives (especially those under fifty) can’t recall having heard a single sermon on Heaven. Alcorn states that nearly every notion of Heaven he presents in this book was stimulated and reinforced by biblical texts. He also states that we should ask God’s help to remove the blinders of our preconceived ideas about Heaven so we can understand what Scripture actually teaches about it. Alcorn writes that when a believer dies, he or she enters into what is referred to in theology as the intermediate state. Rather, we will live with Christ and each other forever, not in the intermediate, or present, Heaven, but on the New Earth, where God will be at home with his people."
"This is a very deep look into the aspects and reality of Heaven as defined and described in the Bible."
"This book is life changing."
"I liked the story in that it suggested that Heaven might tank place right here on this present Earth and that one might be with and remember your Neighbors, Friends and Family."
"This was recommended by a friend that received a PHD and studied the book of Revelation for 1 year."
"This is a new and exciting look at what Heaven will be like after the new Earth is created by God."
"This is a fantastic book and I wish I had read it sooner."
"This is the most exciting, yet probable, view of Heaven and the new earth I have ever read."
Best Christian Inspirational
Penned by one who loves Jesus and reveres His Word, these writings will help your love for Jesus grow as you spend time with Him each day. “I’ve given this beautiful book to so many people I love, and I’ve come back to it myself again and again. “Jesus Calling has been such an inspirational tool in my daily walk with Jesus.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The scripture at the bottom of the page is already written out for you, you don't have to go searching unless you want to read it in a different version, which is good too."
"This is much nicer than the original version and has the scriptures quoted instead of just the references."
"I gave my last one away and ordered this one but it doesn't have the scripture references typed out like my last one."
"Several years ago I was diagnosed with lupus, kidney failure, high blood pressure and many more complications. Including giving birth to my baby girl 4 1/2 months early (she weighed 15 oz when she was born at 23 weeks...She is our miracle child....She is my little joy bug!)."
"As a 64 year old legally blind man who was forced into early retirement I have become a pro at discovering new ways to give my life structure."
"I believe God touched Sarah Young in an incredible way, to allow her to share with me what she feels He would have to say each day."
"I look forward to each new day to read that new passage and the walk that God is taking me on with the words he inspired this author to write."
"This is not a Christian book, but is popularly disguised as one."
Best Christian Women's Issues
Because with every new strategy you build, you’re turning the fiercest battles of life into precise strikes against him and his handiwork, each one infused with the power of God’s Spirit. New York Times bestselling author Priscilla Shirer, widely known for her international speaking, teaching, and writing ministries, brings her new role from the 2015 film War Room into the real lives of today’s women, addressing the topics that affect them most: renewing their passion , refocusing their identity , negotiating family strife, dealing with relentless regrets , navigating impossible schedules , succeeding against temptation , weathering their worst fears , uprooting bitterness , and more. Each chapter exposes the enemy’s cruel, crafty intentions in all kinds of these areas, then equips and encourages you to write out your own personalized prayer strategies on tear-out sheets you can post and pray over yourself and your loved ones on a regular basis. Priscilla Shirer is a Bible teacher and conference speaker with a Master’s degree in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Earlier in 2015, my husband and I separated and I found myself contemplating divorce as the year neared its cyclic close. I looked in the mirror and I was emotionally and spiritually disheveled from the harsh beating inflicted by gusty winds of uncertainty and icy storms of confusion. I sat alone in my small, one bedroom apartment and, through tears, opened the pages of one of the most life changing books I’ve read. Only moments into the pages, a shift began to occur in my thinking and suddenly, I felt a surge of strength. To hell with you, devil, became the new message ringing in my ears as I began to take captive every defeating and disheartening thought that had occupied my mind prior to opening the Spirit saturated pages of Shirer’s book. It wasn’t written for the sweet child who prays innocently for a piece of candy after dinner. So if that’s also you…if you’ve lost your fight, forgotten your position of victory, or feel your candle is about to burn out, allow me to recommend Priscilla Shirer’s Fervent."
"I was so excited to see a new book on prayer by Priscilla Shirer, Fervent: A Woman's Battle Plan to Serious, Specific and Strategic Prayer. She then covers nine specific categories she believes we should be addressing in our prayer life: our focus, our identity, our family, our past, our fears, our purity, our pressures, our hearts and our relationships. This is always my pet peace about Christian books - having to flip back and forth within the book or between the book and the Bible to check out scriptures. If you want help with your prayer life, I am sure there are plenty of resources that may help you. I really think it has the tools you need to enrich, enhance and even jump start your prayer life. A copy of this book was given to me for free in exchange for my honest review."
"This is a five star book."
"Priscilla has written a book on prayer that is as practical as they come. It is kryptonite to the enemy and to all his ploys against you....His reign of terror stops here."
"Processing the fullness of the book."
Best Christian Personal Growth
Jesus Calling is a devotional filled with uniquely inspired treasures from heaven for every day of the year. “I’ve given this beautiful book to so many people I love, and I’ve come back to it myself again and again. “Jesus Calling has been such an inspirational tool in my daily walk with Jesus.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The scripture at the bottom of the page is already written out for you, you don't have to go searching unless you want to read it in a different version, which is good too."
"This is much nicer than the original version and has the scriptures quoted instead of just the references."
"I gave my last one away and ordered this one but it doesn't have the scripture references typed out like my last one."
"This Jesus Calling book is for anyone who needs that special reminder of God’s peace and grace in any situation that pops up or tries to linger in our lives."
"The only thing I hadn't noticed before I purchased it was that the scripture references aren't written out."
"Hi, I have purchased 5 copies for friends who love to read positive scriptures from the bible written in a personal way!"
"The words received by the author after she would pray and then wait and listen for the Lord's words."
"If you are looking for the perfect devotional this one is it."
Best Christian Spiritual Growth
When Katie Davis Majors moved to Uganda, accidentally founded a booming organization, and later became the mother of thirteen girls through the miracle of adoption, she determined to weave her life together with the people she desired to serve. But joy often gave way to sorrow as she invested her heart fully in walking alongside people in the grip of poverty, addiction, desperation, and disease. She invites us into her story and pushes us to the edge, challenging us to dare to hope no matter what life throws at us.” —Jefferson Bethke , author of Jesus>Religion and It’s Not What You Think. Her words and heart for Jesus will stay with me forever, and I’m honored to be on the sidelines cheering for all the chapters to come.” —Angie Smith , speaker, blogger, and author of Seamless.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I was motivated by the focus on serving others even in the seemingly mundane daily tasks or the bigger challenges Katie chose to tackle head-on supported by her faith."
"I would love to know more about her situation, life in Africa, but i know enough to marvel at her life!"
"To all who are struggling to find the hope in the hard, read this book!"
"Who would not love this book and be amazed of the faith, the "walk-the-talk" life, and the stark honesty of the struggle that Katie Davis Majors shares in this book."
"If you liked Katie's first book, you'll love this second one!"
"I love this book so much."
"The continuing story of Katie's life in Uganda, sharing God with those she meets, raising a houseful of children, and finding God's goodness in tragic events as well as the good times."
"Wonderful story of overcoming hardship and finding faith and trust in God."
Best Christian Spiritual Warfare
Bible Study Book includes 6 weeks of homework that can be completed between 7 group sessions Includes leader helps and perforated prayer cards that can be used to develop a prayer strategy Leader material (guides to questions and discussion with small group). Benefits: Equip women to get serious, specific, and strategic in their discipline of prayer Turn challenges and discouragement into opportunities for prayer Grow spiritually as you dig deeper into Scripture and expand your understanding of prayer Develop and implement practical, purposeful prayer strategies Appropriate for new or inexperienced Bible study students as well as those well-versed in Scriptures Leaders can be assured of a trusted teacher in every group Opportunity for multiple leaders or facilitators. Priscilla's gift for boldly proclaiming the uncompromising truths of Scripture while ushering people into daily, intimate, destiny-driven experience with Christ takes her around the world, sharing the Word in person with tens of thousands each year.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"BUT THIS WAS WAY BETTER AS A WORKBOOK, than simply a book BECAUSE Priscilla has one identify their current life issues (ex -strain with a boss, feeling defeated as a mom with parenting issues, financial concerns, upcoming holidays with troublesome relatives, etc. Whether you like to think about Satan or not, THE TRUTH IS THAT WE ALL HAVE INNER STRUGGLES and OUTWARD CHALLENGES at times, that often spill out into our relationships with others. THIS IS A GREAT DEVOTIONAL book to draw you closer to the Lord and strengthen your faith. (from a Pastor's wife, Sunday School teacher to both teens and to K-5th, who also has read a lot of books as the Church Librarian and yet grown tremendously from this Study. I've been a Christian since I was 9 and yet over the past 50+ years, with great joy, I continue to grow in my walk with the Lord through good times and hard!"
"Some of my favorite quotes: *prayer activates your spiritual armor. *battles in this world are directly related to the wrestling match being waged in the invisible spiritual world. *the armor of God is your action plan for putting on God's armor and giving you a personalized strategy to secure victory. *our prayers will be targeted secret weapons divinely authorized by God to stop the devil in his tracks. *God's armor is industrial grade survival gear."
"If you want the individual sessions to watch you can purchase them online and download them at lifeway.com for about $7 each. I find myself delving into the scriptures to the point that I usually only get through half a lesson each day."
Best Christian Dating & Relationships
By renovating homes in Waco, Texas, and changing lives in such a winsome and engaging way, Chip and Joanna have become more than just the stars of Fixer Upper , they have become America’s new best friends. Even back then Chip was a serial entrepreneur who, among other things, ran a lawn care company, sold fireworks, and flipped houses. Four children and countless renovations later, Joanna garners the attention of a television producer who notices her work on a blog one day. The time Chip ran to the grocery store and forgot to take their new, sleeping baby Joanna’s agonizing decision to close her dream business to focus on raising their children When Chip buys a houseboat, sight-unseen, and it turns out to be a leaky wreck Joanna’s breakthrough moment of discovering the secret to creating a beautiful home Harrowing stories of the financial ups and downs as an entrepreneurial couple Memories and photos from Chip and Jo’s wedding The significance of the word magnolia and why it permeates everything they do The way the couple pays the popularity of Fixer Upper forward, sharing the success with others, and bolstering the city of Waco along the way. Chip Gaines and his wife, Joanna Gaines, are co-founders and co-owners of Magnolia Homes, Magnolia Market, and Magnolia Realty in Waco, Texas.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"They have overcome adversity and have built a life full of love, family, talent, professionalism keeping their faith first and foremost."
"Great reading couldn't put it down made me smile,laugh and see some things in life we all go through similar."
"I have been a huge fan of Joanna and Chip right from the very first show."
"This is a must read for all Fixer Upper fans."
"I really didn't know much about Chip and Joanna, other than catching snippets of their nationally-broadcast show Fixer Upper, but now I feel that they're the type of next-door people that you would love to sit down and share a meal with and get to know. Toward the end of the book Joanna says teasingly how Chip is like the President of the United States - always running around shaking hands and kissing babies."
"Jo's sense of style and Chip's sense of humor make the show irresistible and makes me wish I lived in Waco, Texas so I can hire them fix up a house for me. I can honestly say, I had no idea what the hell shiplap was until I watched this show and apparently, Texas homes are loaded with it behind the walls."
"Chip and Joanna solved that problem magnificently - I always knew who was speaking which brought additional richness to the work. It is also a very encouraging book in a time when we all need that little boost to chase our dreams, but don't be deceived into believing all has been rose petals and blue skies."
"Loved, Loved, Loved this story."
Best Christian Business & Professional Growth
New York Times bestselling author of the forthcoming God's Wisdom for Navigating Life Timothy Keller shows how God calls on each of us to express meaning and purpose through our work and careers. After her CEO roles at One Touch Systems and Pensare, Redeemer Presbyterian Church recruited Katherine to lead the church’s efforts in marketplace ministry, now called the Center for Faith & Work, which has grown to serve more than two thousand people a year.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"He invites the reader to find his purpose in joining in on what God is doing for the world through your company."
"Every Good Endeavor reminded me that I was created for good work and there is glory to the Lord that comes from excellence in my work."
"Before starting this book I had a misconception that ministry glorifies God more than work, but Keller shows that God is glorified in all things."
"Every one should read this book to help us all understand that our vocation is for the Kingdom regardless of what it is (as long as it is not sinful)."
"Timothy Keller addresses the stereotypes and provides an uplifting, Biblical view of doing well, setting a positive example and just plain getting more out of life."
"I was on my way to a meeting and I put my book down on the secretary's desk to sign in and she looked at me... "Funny that you put that book there?""
"While I may still write that book one day, as a second career Pastor coming from the world of retail, I am thrilled to offer this book to any of my parishioners who are seeking a deeper understanding of how their work relates to the work of God in the world. In fact, after reading it, some have joined together to start an inter-church study on the topic of work and are starting with Keller's book."
"One of our all time favorites...have read it multiple times myself, given as gift."