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It's Personal: Surviving and Thriving on the Journey of Church Planting (Exponential Series)
by Andy Stanley Amy Bloye Brian BloyeEvery aspect of planting a church is personal. Like giving birth to a child, church planters give all they have to start new churches. So when people leave the church or criticize it, it’s hard not to take it personally. And while many pastors feel called by God to plant new churches, few are prepared for the inevitable toll it can take on their lives…and their families and friendships. Brian and Amy Bloye know firsthand that planting churches isn’t easy. While planting a church, they learned that God does not promise to make up for mis-guided priorities. In this book they talk about having a healthy marriage, raising children, finding the right bal-ance of family and ministry, dealing with spiritual warfare, staffing and leadership challenges, and dealing with criticism—issues every church leader must deal with. An authentic manual for day -to -day life in ministry, couples will learn to identify and relate to experiences in the book, and will come away feeling empowered and inspired to thrive - not only in planting a church, but also for the long haul of life and ministry. They will also be challenged and encouraged to avoid some of the pitfalls of planting a church and be equipped to build, not just strong, prevailing ministries, but healthy marriages and families. It will also include intimate interviews in each chapter with several church planting couples who will open up their personal lives to give the reader some practical, real, authentic advice on dealing with some of the chal-lenging issues that church planters face everyday.
It's Ramadan, Curious George (Curious George Ser.)
by Hena Khan H. A. Rey H. A. ReyGeorge celebrates Ramadan with his friend Kareem. “A groundbreaking new book that also tries to span the cultural chasm for a new generation.” —The New YorkerGeorge helps Kareem with his first fast and joins in the evening celebration of tasting treats and enjoying a special meal. Then George helps make gift baskets to donate to the needy, and watches for the crescent moon with the man in the yellow hat. Finally, George joins in the Eid festivities to mark the end of his very first Ramadan.This playful book makes a great holiday gift for all fans of Curious George—those who celebrate Ramadan, and those who are learning about it for the first time.“To help overcome Islamophobia and foster mutual respect, acceptance and understanding, teachers, parents, community leaders and librarians can use books like these to educate children about Muslims while enhancing religious literacy.” —The Huffington Post “I hope [this book] makes it into the hands of Muslim children who need it and any child curious about Ramadan and Islam. Parents, this is how we teach love.” —Read It Real Good
It's Really All About God
by Samir SelmanovicA fresh exploration of a redeeming, dynamic, and radically different way to hold one's religionSamir Selmanovic--who grew up a in a culturally Muslim family in Croatia, converted to Christianity as a soldier in the then-Yugoslavian army, and went on to become a Christian pastor in Manhattan and in Southern California--looks at how our ongoing and sometimes violent power struggles over who owns God and what God wants for the world and its peoples are not serving God, humanity, or our planet.Shows how our religions have become self-serving, God-management systems, however Selmanovic contends--change is possibleOffers a path for people of all faiths and traditions for living together on our fragile earthKaren Armstrong said that the book is "asking the right questions at the right time"This is a personal story and a moving exploration of a new way of treasuring one's own religion while discovering God, goodness, and grace in others and in their traditions.
It's Still Possible: 100 Reminders That God Can Do All Things
by Karen MooreNothing is impossible with God. Whether you are 15 or 85, God is still able to create greatness in your life. Building and mending relationships, navigating major life events, and new beginnings are all possible with Him. God not only knows your longings, He provides for them.It&’s Still Possible by award-winning author Karen Moore includes:100 devotions focused on possibility, hope, and faithScripture verses and heartfelt prayersReflections for deeper connectionReadings for people encountering disappointment and discouragement, such as Believe the Impossible, It&’s a New Day, and Abundant LifeThis is perfect for anyone who longs to draw closer to our generous Creator and feel uplifted and encouraged that with God anything is possible. It&’s Still Possible is a great gift for Mother&’s Day, International Friendship Day, birthdays, anniversaries, and even as a self-purchase.God promises us abundant joy—even in the middle of the mess. After all, in God&’s hands, all things are possible.
It's Time to Be Bold
by Michael SmithMichael W. Smith has seen with clarity the spriritual poverty and emotional numbness of teens who are out of touch with God's love. He writes, "Somewhere along the way, I had forgotten what the real world was like. But something was starting to break inside of me. God began to renew a heart of compassion for the lost. From then on, I decided that if God was opening a door for me, I wasn't going to waste any time making up my mind about entering it." It's Time to Be Bold is a call to commitment for all believers, a personal and heartfelt cry rallying youth to follow Christ's example. Drawing from events in his own life, Michael dicusses with relevance the essential issues of living out extreme faith. Topics include: The importance of Christian friends Standing stong against Satan's attacks Using crises as stepping stones to deeper faith Getting into the Word and growing in a lifestyle of prayer An Xt4J book
It's Time to Pray: God's Power Changes Everything
by Carter ConlonForeword by Eric Metaxas. Prayers activate God's power and God's power changes everything. There are far too many Christians who are walking around dejected, depressed, hopeless, powerless, and in bondage to the flesh. Yet this is not what the Christian life is or should be. Jesus Christ fulfilled the will of the Father and together made a new covenant—one that set us free from the enslavement of sin and gave us new life. Through the shed blood of Christ on the cross and His resurrection, Jesus restored our relationship with the living God and enabled us to live an abundant life! Though we will experience difficulties, in the midst of these things we are not powerless and without hope. Our power and hope is in God, and the Holy Spirit empowers us to live above the fray! The most powerful thing we can do in our lives is PRAY! The Bible tells us to pray without ceasing and to pray about everything. If you are struggling in your walk, if you look at the world around you and feel dejected, look up, for your redemption is nigh! Join Pastor Carter in this book as he looks at the lesson Jesus gives us in Mark 9—along with some of his own personal experiences and testimonies—and how it relates to us, our walk with God, and our impact on the world. You will find, as Pastor Carter has, that it&’s time to pray! Each chapter contains a section titled &“Important Takeaways from This Chapter&”, which includes key thoughts, key words, and key insight.
It's True (Little Critter:)
by Mercer MayerJoin Little Critter® as he learns why it's important to tell the whole truth--and not just part of it.Since 1975, Mercer Mayer has been writing and illustrating stories about a little ball of fur named Little Critter and the antics he stumbles into while growing up. Thomas Nelson is thrilled to bring this beloved brand to the Christian market with the launch of Inspired Kids, a new line of faith-based books featuring Little Critter.Little Critter thinks that sometimes it's easier to tell part of the truth instead of the whole truth. In this second book in the Inspired Kids line, Little Critter learns quickly that lying has consequences and that telling the truth, no matter how hard, is always the right thing to do.
It's True (Little Critter:)
by Mercer MayerJoin Little Critter® as he learns why it’s important to tell the whole truth—and not just part of it.Since 1975, Mercer Mayer has been writing and illustrating stories about a little ball of fur named Little Critter and the antics he stumbles into while growing up. Thomas Nelson is thrilled to bring this beloved brand to the Christian market with the launch of Inspired Kids, a new line of faith-based books featuring Little Critter.Little Critter thinks that sometimes it’s easier to tell part of the truth instead of the whole truth. In this second book in the Inspired Kids line, Little Critter learns quickly that lying has consequences and that telling the truth, no matter how hard, is always the right thing to do.
It's Up to You
by Ernest HolmesDo you have any control over your life? In It's Up to You, Ernest Holmes shows how to move from a life of "no" to a life of "yes. " Readers will be able to choose their future, because what we experience tomorrow depends on what we think and do today. "It's up to you," Holmes writes-and then provides a step-by-step program to achieving all that life has to offer. In It's Up to You, Holmes explains why our thoughts have power, and how we can use this power to positively affect our lives. This beloved work is a guidebook of inspiration and motivation-a galvanizing book that has changed countless lives. And now, with this new edition, it is set to change countless more. .
It's Up to You: A Practice to Change Your Life by Changing Your Mind
by Karen CaseySeven morning and evening practices to revolutionize your life, from the bestselling author of Each Day a New Beginning. This small book can change everything if you let it. It&’s Up to You is based on the twelve principles in the author's Change Your Mind and Your Life Will Follow: tending to our own gardens, focusing on solutions not problems, letting go of preconceived solutions, changing our minds, acting instead of reacting, giving up judgments, giving up trying to control, discovering our own lessons, doing no harm, quieting our minds, treating every encounter as the holy, and discerning our mind&’s own truth. It&’s Up to You invites readers to do three simple things: meditate, pay attention, and make choices to change their lives—for a few minutes each morning and evening, one principle a week for twelve weeks. As we reflect on Casey&’s insight into the insidious ways we create misery or drama, try to impose will, and suffer needlessly, and as we follow her gentle prompts to make different choices, we begin to see that we can change just about anything in our lives by taking these small steps. As Karen Casey puts it, &“Progress is guaranteed. Perfection isn&’t expected.&”
It's Up to You: The Practice of Self-Reflection on the Buddhist Path
by Dzigar Kongtrul Helen BerlinerOn the spiritual path we speak of enlightenment. But how do we reconcile the idea of enlightenment with what we see when we look in the mirror--when insecurities, doubts, and self-centered tendencies arise in our minds? Dzigar Kongtrül suggests that we need not feel "doomed" when these experiences surface. In fact, such experiences are not a problem if we are able to simply let them arise without judging them or investing them with so much meaning. This approach to experience is what Kongtrül calls self-reflection.Self-reflection is a practice, a path, and an attitude. It is the spirit of taking an interest in that which we usually try to push away. When we practice self-reflection we take liberation into our own hands and accept the challenge and personal empowerment in Kongtrül's title: it's up to you.
It's Us: Participant's Guide
by Nicole JohnsonIt's the people we love the most who have the greatest potential to hurt us. Our relationships with our families are complex and, for many, extremely painful. Whether you have a seemingly happy family or not, the truth is, no family is perfect. But there is good news in spite of the ups and downs of our family lives. God opens wide his arms, welcoming us again and again into His family, His acceptance, and His love. The It's Us study helps you to see this part of God--His fatherly desire to see you whole and healed and restored. Featuring "live" dramas from the REVOLVE tour in combination with Bible study, the Reel to Real Interactive Drama-Based Study Series addresses the questions and issues--both series and frivolous--that hit at the heart of teens. Designed for individual or group study, the It's Us participant's guide helps individuals and groups explore what's been exposed through the dramas and dig deeper into how to live differently in this changing world. Participant's guide features:Questions, Bible study, and activities for group or individual studyReal-life stories from teensTips for youth group leadersActivies to be artsy and interactive with the topicResources & itunes list (websites, books, online videos, and music related to the topic)For use with the It's Us DVD-Based Study (ISBN 9781418546373).
It's You: Participant's Guide
by Nicole JohnsonFriends make a life. And sometimes they break it. That's why the It's You study helps you to deal with all sorts of friendship issues. Like what happens to your friendships when the opposite sex is introduced? Or how do you deal with deep misunderstandings and the craziness of rumors? And what happens when you mix in faith to the whole scheme? How can you thrive when so much chaos and stress reigns? Featuring "live" dramas from the REVOLVE tour in combination with Bible study, the Reel to Real Interactive Drama-Based Study Series addresses the questions and issues--both series and frivolous--that hit at the heart of teens.Designed for individual or group study, the It's You participant's guide helps individuals and groups explore what's been exposed through the dramas and dig deeper into how to live differently in this changing world. Participant's guide features:Questions, Bible study, and activities for group or individual studyReal-life stories from teensTips for youth group leadersActivies to be artsy and interactive with the topicResources & itunes list (websites, books, online videos, and music related to the topic)For use with the It's You DVD-Based Study (ISBN 9781418546335).
It's Your Call
by Gary BarkalowDiscover God's calling for your life ...Few spiritual concepts have fascinated and confused people more than understanding God's calling for their life. Is it primarily about a job or a role? It is precise or general? Is a calling only reserved for those who work in professional ministry?The truth is actually amazingly profound: What we are supposed to do is what we most want to do.This is a guide for discovering God's design and destiny for your life. Drawing from over 20 years of experience in ministry, Gary Barkalow shares how you can:Live alert and oriented to the voice and choreography of God.Discover and interpret the voice of your own story.Discern the strategic assault against your calling.Recognize God's intentional training in your life's journey.Most of all, you'll be inspired to let the glory of your life touch the world around you.
It's Your Time
by Joel OsteenGet your hopes up. Raise your expectations. Your best days are in front of you. In challenging times, it may be hard to see better days ahead. You may feel as though your struggles will never end, that things won't ever turn around for you. This is exactly the moment to put your faith into action and expect God's blessings. It's your time to declare your faith, to look for God's favor, and to give control of your life to Him so that you can find fulfillment in His plans for you! It's Your Time to believe. It's not easy to always be optimistic. Life can be difficult, and in hard economic times it's not just your finances that suffer. Your relationships can be strained. Your health can be stressed. Bad habits can return and negative thoughts can take over. When one part of your life after another takes a bad turn, you can feel like there is no end in sight, no way out. The truth is, maybe you don't have an answer. But God does! Maybe you don't have the strength. But God does! It's Your Time for favor. In It's Your Time, bestselling author Joel Osteen, pastor of the nation's largest church, offers the inspirational truth that no matter where you stand in life, you are never alone. He reminds you also that the bigger your burden, the greater your blessings to come. You may have neglected God, but He has not abandoned you. He has already released good things into your future. As long as you're breathing, you can still reclaim His favor by renewing your faith and accepting His plans for you. It's Your Time for restoration. In these pages, Joel offers assurances that God does not want you to merely survive challenging times, He wants you to thrive. When you give your life over to Him, God will send opportunities your way so that you can soar to new heights of fulfillment. History has shown that the most difficult times can serve as catalysts for creativity, innovation, and accomplishment. If you hold on to your faith, ask for God's favor, and don't give in to depression or discouragement, you will emerge not bitter but better, not a victim but a victor. It's Your Time to trust. God already is working in your life to arrange the right people, the right skills, and the right opportunities to give you the tools you need to fulfill and exceed your dreams. Drawing from Joel's experiences and those of people around the world, It's Your Time offers messages of faith, hope, and strength to help you rise above any circumstance so that you can fulfill God's best plan for your life. It's Your Time to stretch. Joel has filled this book with bold new prayers, inspiring stories, and practical tools for moving forward in faith. You will find inspiration from others who have overcome adversity and achieved their dreams. You will find proven methods for not just picking up the pieces but for building a new life better than you'd imagined. The hopeful messages and warm encouragements in this book will push you to expand your horizons beyond what you thought you were capable of doing so that you might go even farther than you'd ever dreamed of going. It's Your Time!
It's a Curl Thing
by Jacquelin ThomasFrom bestselling author Jacquelin Thomas comes the first novel in a spin-off of her inspirational teen fiction series featuring Divine Matthews-Hardison and her friends. Senior prom is only one day away and Divine's friend, Rhyann Hamilton, is having a really bad day. She is in desperate need of major hair repair after her cousin's attempt at styling has wreaked havoc on Rhyann's tresses. In tears, Rhyann schedules an emergency appointment at an unknown salon only to end up with most of her hair chopped off, and not enough money to pay for the expensive appointment. Luckily, the owner is sympathetic and offers Rhyann a chance to work off the money she owes. Through this arrangement she meets a very special person who will challenge her, inspire her, and change Rhyann's life forever... Fast-paced, fun, and inspirational, It's a Curl Thing features wonderfully engaging characters facing everyday challenges, as they try to find a balance between personal success and maintaining their Christian principles.
It's a God Thing
by Luis PalauOften called "the next Billy Graham," Luis Palau is among the best-known American evangelists in the world today. His sermons on spirituality and the Christian life, as well as his calls for international and racial harmony, have been heard by hundreds of millions of people at public gatherings and on radio and television in more than ninety-five countries. It's a God Thing brings together stories Palau has gathered on his travels. These stories, often beginning with the words "You won't believe what happened to me," unfold to reveal an unusual and frequently miraculous series of events that transformed the life of the storyteller. Recent polls indicate that the vast majority of Americans-around 90 percent-say they believe in God. Yet even the most consistent churchgoers sometimes wonder why miracles-the recovery of a terminally ill child, the unexpected, much-needed check in the mail-happen to other people. Through its simple, true-life stories, It's a God Thing illustrates the small, often mysterious ways in which God orchestrates events to create something positive amid the confusion and pain of daily life and shows that, even when his intentions are not immediately clear, God gives each individual what he or she needs most.
It's a God Thing Volume 2: When Miracles Happen to Everyday People
by Don JacobsonMore incredible stories of God's interventionSome things in life have no earthly explanation. It's just a God thing.Miracles are not reserved for the characters in the Old and New Testaments; they happen to everyday people today, all around the world. Series creators Don Jacobson and K-LOVE Radio Network (14 million listeners) have joined together once again to produce a remarkable collection of modern-day miracles.Stories include:A man who was mysteriously pulled from a broken truck as it sailed over a ravineA young boy who made a full recovery after being trapped under water for seven minutesA young girl who defied all medical prognoses and survived after her vehicle was hit by a trainA mother, compelled to drive across town, who found her nine-year-old son stranded and alone at a busy intersectionExperiences like these are far more common than one may realize. From more than 1,000 occurrences, these more than 50 stories were chosen for their ability to amaze, encourage, and inspire all who live each day with both faith and doubt, victory and despair. Each day, the sunrise itself is a sign of God's miraculous hand, and these stories prove that it's only the beginning.
It's a Green Thing (Diary of a Teenage Gir:l Maya #2)
by Melody CarlsonFor the first time that she can remember, Maya Stark is beginning to feel like a "normal" teenager. Even with her mother in jail for drug possession and her pop-star father away on his comeback tour, Maya's new life with her uncle Allen and cousin Kim is coming together. Summer vacation's just beginning, and with a new job, a new boyfriend, and a new car (hybrid, of course), things are finally starting to look up.But that doesn't mean life is about to get any easier. Maya's still devoted to living Green, and her uncle offers her a Green column in his newspaper. With the opportunity to make a difference in the town's attitude toward the environment, Maya wonders how this fits with her newfound commitment to Christ. And if she can really consider herself a Christian when her feelings toward a fellow youth group member are anything but loving...From the Trade Paperback edition.
It's a Miracle 2
by Richard ThomasMore real-life inspirational stories more everyday wonders--more answered prayers--from the TV show that has inspired millions!Astounding rescues ... divine intervention ... romantic providence. Miracles are all around us--we have only to open our minds...and our hearts. In this extraordinary second volume of real-life stories, Richard Thomas has carefully selected dozens of all-new tales from the successful PAX TV show It's a Miracle. The result is a completely new, utterly unforgettable collection--a true celebration of ordinary people transformed by extraordinary events.A mother is reunited with the daughter she gave up for adoption twenty-seven years earlier--all because of a miraculous encounter in a nursing home... A woman whose older sister is in grave need of a liver transplant meets a man on a plane whose nephew turns out to be a perfect match... A courageous cat saves the lives of her owners in an act of love that can be described only as remarkable.Share the healing, share the wonder of these amazing, joy-filled stories that will warm your heart and strengthen your spirit.From the Trade Paperback edition.
It's a Miracle 2: More Inspiring True Stories Based on the PAX TV Series, "It's A Miracle"
by Richard ThomasThis second book in the It's A Miracle series emphasizes miracles in the lives of ordinary people concerning their health, heroic acts of their pets, and reuniting of adopted people with their biological families.
It's a Miracle 3 (It's a Miracle)
by Richard ThomasHope and comfort when you need it most…Dozens of real-life inspirational tales from the tv show that has touched the heart of America.Here are true stories of wonder and joy to lift your spirits and get you through tough times…stories to celebrate and offer comfort when you need a little inspiration. In this wonderful third volume of miraculous stories, Richard Thomas, host of PAX TV’s crowd-pleasing series It’s a Miracle, has selected dozens of all-new stories. Each will touch your soul and strengthen your spirit.A pregnant woman’s baby is saved by an amazing encounter with two “angels” on earth…A firefighter gives a remarkable gift to the buddy who saved his life--and sets off a chain reaction of miracles…A son’s tragic loss leads to a joyous reunion with the mother who gave him up for adoption thirty-eight years before. Answered prayers … divine intervention … miraculous rescues … inspiring reunions... heartwarming animal stories ... remarkable medical recoveries. They’re all here and more in a book that is a true testament to the human spirit--a reading experience that is eye-opening, heartrending, and impossible to forget.
It's a Miracle 3: Extraordinary Real-Life Stories Based on the PAX TV Series "It's a Miracle"
by Richard ThomasThis book emphasizes the role of angels in protecting and bringing blessings to people when they are grieving. Dreams are also shown to warn people and prepare them for impending frightening situations.
It's a Whole Spiel: Love, Latkes, and Other Jewish Stories
by Mayim Bialik Katherine Locke Laura SilvermanIncludes a special introduction by Mayim Bialik, star of The Big Bang Theory and author of the #1 bestseller Girling Up!<P><P>Get ready to fall in love, experience heartbreak, and discover the true meaning of identity in this poignant collection of short stories about Jewish teens, including entries by David Levithan, Nova Ren Suma, and more!A Jewish boy falls in love with a fellow counselor at summer camp. A group of Jewish friends take the trip of a lifetime. A girl meets her new boyfriend's family over Shabbat dinner. Two best friends put their friendship to the test over the course of a Friday night. A Jewish girl feels pressure to date the only Jewish boy in her grade. Hilarious pranks and disaster ensue at a crush's Hanukkah party. From stories of confronting their relationships with Judaism to rom-coms with a side of bagels and lox, <P><P>It's a Whole Spiel features one story after another that says yes, we are Jewish, but we are also queer, and disabled, and creative, and political, and adventurous, and anything we want to be. You will fall in love with this insightful, funny, and romantic Jewish anthology from a collection of diverse Jewish authors.
It: How Churches and Leaders Can Get It and Keep It
by Craig GroeschelWhen Craig Groeschel founded LifeChurch.tv, the congregation met in a borrowed two-car garage, with ratty furnishings and faulty audiovisual equipment. But people were drawn there, sensing a powerful, life-changing force Groeschel calls “It.” What is It, and how can you and your ministry get—and keep—It? Combining in-your-face honesty with off-the-wall humor, this book tells how any believer can obtain It, get It back, and guard It. One of today’s most innovative church leaders, Groeschel provides profile interviews with Mark Driscoll, Perry Noble, Tim Stevens, Mark Batterson, Jud Wilhite, and Dino Rizzo. This lively book will challenge churches and their leaders to maintain the spiritual balance that results in experiencing It in their lives.