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How to Know God
by Deepak ChopraYou don't have to believe in God in order to experience God.--- Deepak ChopraThe celebrated author of Ageless Body, Timeless Mind and The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success has written his most ambitious and important work yet, a runaway international bestseller that has inspired hundreds of thousands of readers to rethink their concept of God.According to Chopra, the brain is hardwired to know God. The human nervous system has seven biological responses that correspond to seven levels of divine experience. These are shaped not by any one religion (they are shared by all faiths), but by the brain's need to take an infinite, chaotic universe and find meaning in it. How to Know God describes the quest each of us is on, whether we realize it or not. For, as Chopra puts it, "God is our highest instinct to know ourselves." This book makes a dramatic and enduring contribution to that knowledge.From the Trade Paperback edition.
How to Know You're Saved
by C. Donald ColeWith his comfortable blend of Scriptural knowledge and love for people, Pastor Donald Cole addresses on of the most troubling concerns many Christians have: assurance of their eternal salvation. By exploring the tenets of the Christian faith, Pastor Cole gives those who already believe confidence in their position in Christ. This trusted Bible teacher never shrinks from tackling difficult texts, such as those that seem to suggest salvation can be lost, and he explains why a saved person still sins. In this freshened edition of his classic book, Donald Cole&’s clear teaching and compassionate voice come through in response to one of life&’s most important questions.
How to Know You're Saved
by C. Donald ColeWith his comfortable blend of Scriptural knowledge and love for people, Pastor Donald Cole addresses on of the most troubling concerns many Christians have: assurance of their eternal salvation. By exploring the tenets of the Christian faith, Pastor Cole gives those who already believe confidence in their position in Christ. This trusted Bible teacher never shrinks from tackling difficult texts, such as those that seem to suggest salvation can be lost, and he explains why a saved person still sins. In this freshened edition of his classic book, Donald Cole&’s clear teaching and compassionate voice come through in response to one of life&’s most important questions.
How to Lead a Child to Christ
by Daniel SmithLeading a child to Christ is a unique opportunity given by the Holy Spirit. But it also requires skill and patience on the part of an adult. This guide will help you discover effective ways to gently point children toward Christ and the salvation He offers. Learn first the doctrinal bases for witnessing to children, then the psychological needs and wants of a child. A third section on methods and techniques lists dos and don'ts of child evangelism. Real-life examples illustrate the principles involved in leading children to Christ. Daniel Smith has years of experience in child evangelism as well as ongoing concern for quality in presenting the gospel to boys and girls. Apply the principles discussed here in one of the most important privileges of an adult: leading a child to the Savior.
How to Lead a Child to Christ
by Daniel SmithLeading a child to Christ is a unique opportunity given by the Holy Spirit. But it also requires skill and patience on the part of an adult. This guide will help you discover effective ways to gently point children toward Christ and the salvation He offers. Learn first the doctrinal bases for witnessing to children, then the psychological needs and wants of a child. A third section on methods and techniques lists dos and don'ts of child evangelism. Real-life examples illustrate the principles involved in leading children to Christ. Daniel Smith has years of experience in child evangelism as well as ongoing concern for quality in presenting the gospel to boys and girls. Apply the principles discussed here in one of the most important privileges of an adult: leading a child to the Savior.
How to Lead a LifeGuide® Bible Study (LifeGuide Bible Studies)
by Jack Kuhatschek Cindy Bunchhow to start a grouphow to decide what to studyhow to prepare to leadhow to study the Biblehow to use a study guidehow to write your own questionshow to lead the discussionhow to evaluate the study
How to Lead in a World of Distraction: Four Simple Habits for Turning Down the Noise
by Clay ScrogginsMaximize your influence and bring joy back to your work by turning down the noise.While many leaders have learned to tune out distractions that keep them from being productive, they remain deaf to their inner desires and emotions. In How to Lead in a World of Distraction, Clay Scroggins teaches leaders four simple habits that create space for emotional evaluation and exploration. These helpful practices will empower leaders to replace the chaos of their busy days with emotional competence and awareness that leads to a calmer, more fulfilling life. You'll learn how to incorporate four noise-cancelling habits into your daily life--finding simplicity, speaking to yourself, getting quiet, and pressing pause--that will make you mindful and aware of the vital inner desires that need your attention. Transforming the toxic cocktail of emotional distraction starts with emotional awareness--being able to identify and understand your emotions--which ultimately leads to emotional healing and transformed leadership. And it all starts here.How to Lead in a World of Distraction:Teaches leaders four simple habits that create space for emotional evaluation and exploration Empowers leaders to replace the emotional chaos in their increasingly busy days with an emotional awareness that will lead to a calmer, more fulfilling lifeEncourages leaders to fully embrace tangible steps each day until emotional distractions--the numbing nature of entertainment and social media and the urgency of the daily grind--are permanently replaced by calm, effective, and gratifying leadership"This book is such a valuable resource--not just for leaders but for anyone longing to make a difference in the world." --DAVE RAMSEY"Clay helps you move beyond the distractions to a moment-by-moment awareness that will help you regulate the way you think, act, and feel." --IAN MORGAN CRON"In this book Clay provides leaders with practical ways to turn down the noise personally and organizationally." --ANDY STANLEY
How to Lead in a World of Distraction Study Guide: Maximizing Your Influence by Turning Down the Noise
by Clay ScrogginsAre distractions holding you back from living abundantly?Our world is filled with distractions. They take a toll on our work, our parenting, our marriages, and our souls. Constant tugs on our attention have us spinning our wheels, unable to gain momentum to move forward.Much like white noise, these distractions tune out what matters most within, and we&’re all susceptible. As distractions grow louder, we become deaf to the issues that most need our attention.In this six-session video Bible study (DVD/digital videos sold separately), pastor Clay Scroggins shows you how to take the next step in your personal growth by limiting the distractions in your life. Through the practices described in this guide, you will be empowered to replace the chaos in your increasingly busy schedule with emotional competence that leads to a calmer and more fulfilling life.This study guide contains a session overview, a video teaching summary, group discussion questions, and personal study tools.Sessions include:The Danger of DistractionTurning Down the White NoiseFinding SimplicitySpeaking to YourselfGetting QuietPressing PauseDesigned for use with How to Lead in a World of Distraction Video Study (9780310115182); sold separately. Streaming video also available.
How to Lead in Church Conflict: Healing Ungrieved Loss
by Dan P. Moseley K. Brynolf LyonThe hurts of people often spill over into the life of the congregation causing conflict. Your chair of finance is going through a nasty divorce and is mad at God. The mother of one of your Sunday School teachers is chronically ill. A major factory in your community has relocated, taking with it many of your church members' jobs. Some losses in your own life remain painful and unresolved. And you wonder why the church council meetings are so rancorous and your church is mired in unproductive conflict. What do you do? How should you lead? According to Lyon and Moseley, conflict is often about ungrieved loss. When conflict occurs, pastors and other church leaders must know how to be present in the dynamics of grieving loss, encouraging space for a new thing to emerge. With rich and helpful illustrations, this book reveals how leaders can understand group-wide dynamics of conflict, ground their leadership in the liturgical meanings and rhythms of church life, and accompany congregations through potentially destructive realities toward the creative possibilities that conflict can bring.
How To Lead When You Don't Know Where You're Going: Leading in a Liminal Season
by Susan BeaumontThis is a practical book of hope for tired and weary leaders who are in danger of defining this era of ministry in terms of failure or loss. It does not attempt to describe where the church is headed; rather, it helps leaders stand firm in a disoriented state, learning from their mistakes and leading despite the confusion. This book lays out leadership tasks appropriate for liminal seasons. It blends sound organizational practices with a contemplative leadership stance―an attitude of wonder and an openness to discovery. The book begins by inviting a fundamental shift in the spiritual orientation of the leader, and then moves on to explore the soulfulness of the institution. Author Susan Beaumont introduces four types of work that are appropriate for organizations in a liminal season: clarifying institutional vocation, shaping institutional memory, deepening communal discernment, and nurturing emergence.
How to Lead When You're Not in Charge: Leveraging Influence When You Lack Authority
by Andy Stanley Clay Scroggins"This book will be one of the most, if not the most, pivotal leadership books you'll ever read." - Andy Stanley"If you're ready to lead right where you are, this book can show you how to start." - Dave Ramsey"Read this book! The marketplace is full of leadership messages, but this one is a stand out." - Louie GiglioAre you letting your lack of authority paralyze you?One of the greatest myths of leadership is that you must be in charge in order to lead. Great leaders don't buy it. Great leaders lead with or without the authority and learn to unleash their influence wherever they are.With practical wisdom and humor, Clay Scroggins will help you nurture your vision and cultivate influence, even when you lack authority in your organization. And he will free you to become the great leader you want to be so you can make a difference right where you are. Even when you're not in charge. X
How to Lead When You're Not in Charge Study Guide: Leveraging Influence When You Lack Authority
by Clay ScrogginsThe greatest myth of leadership is that you must be in charge in order to lead.Great leaders aren't paralyzed by not being in a position of recognized authority. Great leaders lead with or without that authority and learn to unleash their positive influence wherever they are.In this six-session, video-based study (DVD/streaming video sold separately), dynamic author and pastor Clay Scroggins shares his first-hand experience working under Andy Stanley at North Point Community Church. He explains the nature of leadership and what it takes to lead yourself and others well with or without that impressive title.In this study you will:Learn to leverage influence instead of authorityCreate a game plan for leading yourself well Change the energy of your team by choosing positivityCultivate influence by thinking critically, not being criticalAvoid the trap of passivity when you feel out of controlLearn an effective way to challenge people in authority over you How to Lead When You're Not in Charge Study Guide will free you to become the great leader you want to be so you can make a difference right where you are—whether it&’s in your workplace, community, or church. Even when you're not in charge.Sessions include: The Oddity of Leadership Lead Yourself Choose Positivity Think Critically Reject Passivity Challenging Up Designed for use with the How to Lead When You&’re Not in Charge Video Study 9780310095934 (sold separately).
How to Let God Solve Your Problems: 12 Keys for Finding Clear Guidance in Life's Trials
by Charles Stanley“God, how did I get in this mess!?”<P><P> Is that the cry of your heart? You may be in the midst of an emotional hurricane right now and wondering Can anything good come out of this situation? Or you may be stumbling through the aftermath of a physical or financial crisis, fearful that you’ll never get back on your feet.<P> In How to Let God Solve Your Problems, Dr. Charles Stanley demonstrates how God allows times of trial for a number of reasons:<P> * To turn your attention back toward Him.<P> * To adjust your priorities.<P> * To purify and prepare you for greater service.<P> * To better form you into His image.<P> * To grant you the experience of His comfort.<P> Whether your hardship is the result of sin, unwise choices, or simply the consequence of living in a fallen world, God still has a plan for your life. He is aware of your circumstances, He has not forgotten His promises, and He will guide you through your difficulty to victory!
How to Let Things Go: 99 Tips from a Zen Buddhist Monk to Relinquish Control and Free Yourself Up for What Matters
by Shunmyo MasunoFeeling overwhelmed? Step away from life's demands and free yourself up for what matters with this succinct and sensible guide by the Zen Buddhist author of the international bestsellers The Art of Simple Living and Don't Worry.Amid the relentless cycle of news, social media, emails, and texts, it can be hard to know when, if ever, you can take a break from everything clamoring for your attention. The internationally bestselling Buddhist monk Shunmyo Masuno offers a radical message: You can leave it all be, and, indeed, sometimes the best thing you can learn is how to do nothing. How to Let Things Go will teach you to:Lesson #2: Give people space—being caring and being nosy are not the same thing.Lesson #15: Remember that social media is a tool and nothing more.Lesson #19: Let a relationship come to an end rather than force it.Lesson #40: Think of letting things go not as throwing them away but as setting them free.Lesson #75: Make decisions in the light of the morning—don't rush into them.Lesson #90: Slow down and take more breaks.With these and ninety-three other practical tips, you can abandon the futile pursuit of trying to control everything and discover the key to a fulfilling social life; individual well-being; and a calmer, more focused mind.
How to Listen (Mindfulness Essentials #11)
by Thich Nhat HanhListening with compassion can solve our most pressing issues—across global politics and interpersonal relationships and within our own hearts and minds.In How to Listen, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh demonstrates how deep listening is a fundamental building block of good communication. But perhaps more fundamentally, listening is central to our practice, a basic ingredient to strengthen our capacity for mindfulness, concentration, insight, and compassion. Learning how to listen with equanimity to life itself, we generate insight into the true nature of our deep connection to all things. And from this place of understanding—when we know that we aren&’t separate—our capacity to listen deepens even further. With clear and gentle guidance from Thich Nhat Hanh, we learn how truly listening—to ourselves, to each other, to Mother Earth, and to the many &“bells of mindfulness&” that are available to us in each moment—is the foundation of our practice, an expression of love, and a solution to our deepest and most urgent large-scale conflicts. All Mindfulness Essentials books are illustrated with playful sumi-ink drawings by California artist Jason DeAntonis.
How to Listen to God
by Dr Charles F. StanleyOften the purity and the freshness of your initial experience with God becomes clouded by the daily routine of life. The clamor of other voices obscures your hearing, leavingyou confused and frustrated with your relationship with God. How to Listen to God helps you distinguish God's voice from all the others. Dr. Charles Stanley shares personal lessons in listening and discusses: Why God wants to communicate with you How God gets your attention Four ways God speaks to you Scriptural guidelines for recognizing God's voice The joys and fruits from listening to God Ten hindrances to hearing God Your relationship and attitude to God can be free from distortion. Learn to listen to the God who wants to speak to you. His voice waits to be heard and, having heard it, we are launched into the greatest, most exciting adventure we could ever imagine. -Charles Stanley
How to Live: What the Rule of St. Benedict Teaches Us About Happiness, Meaning, and Community
by Judith Valente“A timely book for troubled times, showing how the values and practices established by St. Benedict in the 6th century can help us lead happier lives.” —Kathleen Norris, author of The Cloister WalkWritten in the sixth century as a guide for monks on how to live communally, The Rule of St. Benedict remains a timeless treasure trove of human wisdom. It arose from an era much like our own—when a great civilization was threatened by violence, economic forces that favored the wealthy, political leaders that lacked the trust of the public, and rampant xenophobia.Once again, we live in a time when societies need to stress community over competition, consensus over conflict, simplicity over self-gain, and silence over the constant chatter and distractions of our lives. In How to Live, Judith Valente explores the key elements of The Rule of St. Benedict and clearly demonstrates how incorporating this ancient wisdom into our modern lives can open a way forward from the divisions gripping our country.
How to Live Forever- Teach Yourself the Bible Series (Teach Yourself the Bible)
by John PhillipsThe Teach Yourself the Bible Series is one of the best New Testament studies you will find anywhere. Each book in the series is packed full of valuable questions on individual chapters of the Bible, check-ups to test your grasp of scriptural truths, and usable suggestions for group study.Grow in your knowledge of God through each New Testament book, then go on to study six aspects of Christianity essential for all believers: doctrine, prayer, eternal life, prophecy, Christian character, and Bible study.Eternal life is a gift from God. How to Live Forever is a step-by-step study of the nature of our God, who has provided for everyone the opportunity for eternal life. Learn the reasoning behind accepting God's gift.Strengthen your relationship with the living God with all twenty-five books of the Teach Yourself the Bible Series. Each volume is a timeless, yet practical, study of the Word of God.
How to Live in Fear: Mastering the Art of Freaking Out
by Lance HahnFind freedom in an age of anxiety.Let&’s face it: we are afraid. Our world is riddled with fear-inducing headlines, financial meltdowns, family crises, and phobias of every stripe. No wonder the New York Times now reports one in ten Americans is now taking antidepressant or anxiety medication. So how do we cope or even succeed in a world spinning out of control? As someone who has battled panic attacks and anxiety most of his life, Lance Hahn can relate.In How to Live in Fear, Lance tackles the pervasive problem of fear and panic head-on by inviting readers into his world. In this genuine and practical book, he invites readers into the life of a pastor living with anxiety disorder. Through humorous personal stories—like losing it on an airplane or collapsing onstage as he is about to preach—Lance will win over readers with his transparency. He will also share the remedies that have helped him recover and overcome throughout the years.How to Live in Fear is a public intervention of sorts. We need to talk about this issue, especially the church-at-large. Millions of people suffer from anxiety disorders, and the church has done little to make them feel normal. Many Christians now take medication privately but keep it a secret under the shame of being viewed as a failure. Lance willingly bares his soul in order to get the conversation started. He firmly believes the church should not only recognize the issue, but also help believers reconcile the guilt of being a Christian while dealing with dread and anxiety Filled with practical tips and advice, and full of relevant scriptures, How to Live in Fear gives readers the tools to relax in the face of fear—real or imagined. Lance will show readers that while he may still encounter bouts of panic, he has never let his disorder stop him from living a full life.
How to Live Right When Your Life Goes Wrong
by Leslie VernickYou Know It in Your Head. Now, Let It Live in Your Heart. Despite the abundant availability of both self-help books and Bible study materials, many of us find it difficult to apply what we learn, to make that long head-to-heart journey of change. When we are faced with life's daily trials, our responses often lack the Christian maturity we desireushowing us clearly just how far we have to go. Is it possible to achieve a deeper, more permanent change of heart? Discover the Principle that Could Transform Your Life. Now, through one practical, simple-to-understand and easy-to-remember model, you can: Gain a new perspective on the troubles God allows in your life. Come to better understand your response to those trials. Discover the underlying idols that hamper your efforts to change. Learn how to discern the truth of God's Word. Develop the heart response that will draw you closer to God. Come on a journey of personal growth and spiritual discovery as your heart is drawn back to a central tenet of the Gospel: Truth isn't something you learn, but Someone you know. And the Truth will set you free.
How to Live Through A Bad Day: 7 Encouraging Insights from Christ's Words on the Cross
by Jack HayfordEach of us has experienced bad days, and these bad days are often compounded by our focus on the "badness" of the situation. But Dr. Jack Hayford contends that," in such times the Lord calls us to hear His voice." And so, beginning with seven phrases uttered by Jesus on the cross, he constructs the model for godly behavior while enduring hardship. Insights include: Father, forgive them for they know not what they do. To forgive those seeking to injure you is to remove yourself from their control.My God, my God, why have you forsaken Me? We can ask God the hard questions.Into Your hands I commit My spirit. Surrender your suffering to God and let go.How to Live Through a Bad Day is ideal for anyone who has experienced stress, pain, weariness, or an assault of character. Jack Hayford speaks the words of Jesus -- the words of life that sustain and encourage us to live through our worst days.
How to Live with Dragons: The Dragon Path Guide to Healing, Empowerment and Adventure
by Caroline MitchellA complete guide to finding and working with your personal dragons for healing, empowerment and adventure from Caroline Mitchell, bestselling creator of the Dragon Path Oracle Cards.How to Live with Dragons is the book Caroline Mitchell, the "Original Dragon Lady", wishes she had when she began her dragon journey. Encapsulating two decades of working with dragon energy, it is a complete guide to finding and working with your personal dragons for healing, empowerment and adventure. Packed full of journaling activities and prompts for reflection, meditations, visualisation guidance and author tips, it will help readers contact, communicate with and learn from dragons in day-to-day life, avoiding the pitfalls Caroline herself encountered. It also shows how readers can become, like the dragons themselves, spiritual warriors of the Earth. Featuring many of the same dragons from Caroline&’s bestselling Dragon Path Oracle Cards, this book can be used as a companion to the deck or enjoyed as a standalone guide to living and working with dragons.
How to Live Worry-Free: Stepping Out of the Bondage of Stress and Fear
by Kenneth E. HaginSound teaching from God's Word is combined with practical insights in this book that deals with the perils of worry and provides a guide for the believer into God's safe haven of peace.
How to Lose Yourself: An Ancient Guide to Letting Go (Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers)
by Jay L. Garfield, Maria Heim, and Robert H. SharfInviting new translations of classical Buddhist texts about why the self is an illusion—and why giving it up can free us from sufferingFrom self-realization and self-promotion to self-help and the selfie, the modern world encourages us to be self-obsessed. We are even told that finding ourselves is the key to happiness. Better to lose yourself! More than 2,500 years ago, the Buddha argued that the self is an illusion—and that our belief in it is the cause of most, if not all, of our suffering. How to Lose Yourself presents lively, accessible, and expert new translations of ancient Buddhist writings about the central, unique, and powerful Buddhist teaching of &“no-self.&”Drawn from three important Buddhist traditions, these essential Indian, Tibetan, and Chinese writings provide a rich sampling of the ways Buddhist philosophers have understood the idea that we are selfless persons—and why this insight is so therapeutic. When we let go of the self, we are awakened to the presence of all things as they truly are, and we let go of the anxiety, fear, greed, and hatred that are the source of all suffering.Complete with an introduction and headnotes to each selection, and the original texts on facing pages, How to Lose Yourself is a concise guide to a transformative idea.
How to Love
by Jason Deantonis Thich Nhat HanhHow to Love is the third title in Parallax's Mindfulness Essentials Series of how-to titles by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, introducing beginners and reminding seasoned practitioners of the essentials of mindfulness practice. <P> This time Nhat Hanh brings his signature clarity, compassion, and humor to the thorny question of how to love. He distills one of our strongest emotions down to four essentials: you can only love another when you feel true love for yourself; love is understanding; understanding brings compassion; deep listening and loving speech are key ways of showing our love. Pocket-sized, with original two color illustrations by Jason DeAntonis, How to Love shows that when we feel closer to our loved ones, we are also more connected to the world as a whole. With sections on Love vs. Need, Being in Love, Reverence, Intimacy, Children and Family, Reconciling with Parents, and more, How to Love includes meditations you can do alone or with your partner to go deep inside and expand your own capacity to love.Scientific studies indicate that meditation contributes tremendously to well-being, general health, and longevity. How to Love is a unique gift for those who want a comprehensive yet simple guide to understanding the many different kinds of love, along with meditative practices that can expand the understanding of and capacity for love, appropriate for those practicing in any spiritual tradition, whether seasoned practitioners or new to meditation.