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Marriage Resources
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Laugh your Way to a Better Marriage - Attend this hilarious, no-holds-barred weekend marriage seminar---in the travel-free comfort of home! With his trademark humor and entertaining illustrations, Mark Gungor makes learning the dynamics of male/female relationships fun, effective, and memorable. Sessions include "The Tale of Two Brains," "How to Stay Married and Not Kill Anybody," and more. Four DVDs, approx. 6 hours total. |
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Dr. Emerson Eggerichs' book, Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires, the Respect He Desperately Needs, is based on the biblical passage from Ephesians 5:33 (But every husband must love his wife as he loves himself, and wives should respect their husbands - GODS WORD® translation). His premise is that communication between a husband and wife is often frustrated because of the vastly different ways in which men and women perceive love. Women are wired to need unconditional love and men need to feel unconditionally respected. Revitalize the love in your marriage! |
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Based on the acclaimed sermon series by New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller, this book shows everyone-Christians, skeptics, singles, long-time married couples, and those about to be engaged-the vision of what marriage should be according to the Bible.
Modern culture would make you believe that everyone has a soul-mate; that romance is the most important part of a successful marriage; that your spouse is there to help you realize your potential; that marriage does not mean forever, but merely for now; that starting over after a divorce is the best solution to seemingly intractable marriage issues. All those modern-day assumptions are, in a word, wrong.
Using the Bible as his guide, coupled with insightful commentary from his wife of thirty-six years, Kathy, Timothy Keller shows that God created marriage to bring us closer to him and to bring us more joy in our lives. It is a glorious relationship that is also the most misunderstood and mysterious. With a clear-eyed understanding of the Bible, and meaningful instruction on how to have a successful marriage, The Meaning of Marriage is essential reading for anyone who wants to know God and love more deeply in this life.
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Marriages may be made in heaven, but they must be nurtured here on earth. In this new paperback edition of Dr. Gary Chapman's bestselling book, The Five Love Languages, he explains how people communicate love in different ways, and shares the wonderful things that happen when men and women learn to speak each other's language. Chapters are categorized by love language and each one ends with simple steps to express a specific language to your spouse and guide your marriage in the right direction. |
Prayer Resources |
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Prayer - Prayer is the common denominator and determining factor for maximum spiritual impact. The more we pray the more God works. Of all the skills needed by the difference-making spiritual leader, none is more important than prayer. Tracing the lives of high impact Christian leaders from Abraham to Billy Graham, Dave Earley reveals the central role prayer played in their effectiveness. In doing so, he points out the eight practices any Christian leader can apply to become more effective in their prayer lives, and therefore, more spiritually influential as a leader. |
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A classic book with a 21st century challenge. More than two million Christians around the world have revitalized their prayer lives through the step-by-step plan of prayer outlined in this book. You'll be challenged to spend one hour each day in prayer by dividing the hour into twelve five-minute "points of focus," such as praise, waiting, confession, and Scripture praying. In this special 25th anniversary edition of The Hour That Changes the World, Dick Eastman also extends an invitation for believers everywhere to help form continuous walls of prayer in their communities-saturating neighborhoods and nations with nonstop, focused intercession. Whether you join a wall of prayer or simply apply the twelve-points plan, this book will transform your prayer life. |
Bible Study Resources
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Understanding the Bible isn't for the few, the gifted, the scholarly. The Bible is accessible. It's meant to be read and comprehended by everyone from armchair readers to seminary students. A few essential insights into the Bible can clear up a lot of misconceptions and help you grasp the meaning of Scripture and its application to your 21st-century life.
This third edition of How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth features substantial revisions that keep pace with current scholarship, resources, and culture. Changes include:
- Updated language
- A new authors' preface
- Several chapters rewritten for better readability
- Updated list of recommended commentaries and resources
Covering everything from translational concerns to different genres of biblical writing, How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth is used worldwide. In clear, simple language, it helps you accurately understand the different parts of the Bible---their meaning for ancient audiences and their implications for you today---so you can uncover the inexhaustible worth that is in God's Word.
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Living by the Book - How would you describe your personal Bible study? Mundane or motivational? Lackluster or lively? Redundant or reviving? Howard and Bill Hendricks offer a practical 3-step process that will help you master simple yet effective inductive methods of observation, interpretation, and application that will make all the difference in your time with God's Word!
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Church Leadership Resources
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Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine - The Christian church has a long tradition of systematic theology, that is, studying theology and doctrine organized around fairly standard categories such as the Word of God, redemption, and Jesus Christ. This introductory textbook on systematic theology has several distinctive features:
- A strong emphasis on the scriptural basis for each doctrine and teaching
- Clear writing, with technical terms kept to a minimum
- A contemporary approach, treating subjects of special interest to the church today
- A friendly tone, appealing to the emotions and the spirit as well as the intellect
- Frequent application to life
- Resources for worship with each chapter
- Bibliographies with each chapter that cross-reference subjects to a wide range of other systematic theologies
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Abridged from Grudem's Systematic Theology and made accessible to the average reader, Bible Doctrine covers the same essentials of the faith, giving you a firm grasp on seven key topics:
- The Doctrine of the Word of God
- The Doctrine of God
- The Doctrine of Man
- The Doctrine of Christ
- The Doctrine of the Application of Redemption
- The Doctrine of the Church
- The Doctrine of the Future
Like Systematic Theology, this book is marked by its clarity, its strong scriptural emphasis, its thoroughness in scope and detail, and its treatment of such timely topics as spiritual warfare and the gifts of the Spirit. But you don't need to have had several years of Bible school to reap the full benefits of Bible Doctrine. It's easy to understand---and it's packed with solid, biblical answers to your most important questions. |
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On Church Leadership - Using his own personal experience and biblical conviction, Mark Driscoll founder of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, examines six important areas of church leadership. Helpful appendices that answer seventeen common practical questions about church leadership, as well as a sample membership covenant and a list of recommended reading for further study on church leadership make this book biblically sound and practically effective! |
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The Unity Factor - It's No Secret Serving on a church board can be a tough assignment. Marathon business meetings and petty squabbling can quickly take a toll. But lay leaders aren't the only ones who find board meetings to be a harrowing experience. So do many pastors. Larry Osborne was no exception. Six months into a new pastorate, he found himself embroiled in controversy. Old members left as fast as new ones could be added. He and the board seldom saw eye to eye on anything. Troubled and confused, he set out to find some answers. What were the secrets of an effective leadership team? Could a pastor lead without becoming a dictator? What would it take to develop and maintain a unified board? Could it even be done? Now, many years, board meetings and hours of research later, Pastor Osborne applies tested, no-nonsense wisdom to these and other questions. Whatever your situation...whether your church is in a start-up phase, is small and struggling, or is one of a growing number of so-called mega churches, Larry has been there. As the senior pastor of North Coast Church, he's walked his congregation and board through each stage. Now, in The Unity Factor, he shows us what it takes to develop a healthy leadership team with sensible strategies and warm encouragement. Now with an additional bonus chapter "What Game Are We Playing?" |
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One Size Doesn’t Fit All - Some churches consist of 2,500 people meeting in state-of-the-art facilities, while others include 25 believers worshiping in a school gym. So who's to say that standardized cookie-cutter church programming is going to work for everyone? Find out how to choose church programs, activities, and growth strategies that will work in your one-of-a-kind congregation! 375 pages, softcover from Baker.
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The Effective Board Member
One of the world's most respected and successful Christian business leaders shows you how to make a positive, lasting impact as a member of any board--corporate, non-profit, or religious.
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Vintage Church - What does the first-century church have to say to today's believers? Taking Scripture's timeless truths and blending them with aspects of contemporary culture, Driscoll and Breshears ask 12 basic questions about church leadership, preaching, baptism, communion, and more. Their answers will help you apply their astute insights to current paradigms, including the missional and multi-campus church models. 256 pages, hardcover from Crossway.
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Elder's Training
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Bible Study Links and Resources
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Great Resource for word studies and general Bible study - StudyLight
On line "Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words" - Word study tool - Vine's Dictionary
Site with several helps and study tools - Precept Austin
Example of a word study properly done by Wayne Grudem on word "kephale" - kephale_grudem.pdf
View or download hundreds of classic writings by Christians throughout the ages at the "Christian Classic Etherial Library"! - Christian Classics
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