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I Marriage: Study Guide (North Point Resources Series)
by Andy StanleyUntil Expectations May You Part Giddy with excitement and burning with love's fire, engaged couples are filled with desires and expectations! Wonder and eager anticipation propel them forward. Then comes the marriage and if they take the wrong approach, those unrealized expectations and unmet wants can turn a life-giving covenant relationship into a dead-end contractual agreement. Suddenly your marriage has no love, joy, or peace. In this marriage-makeover DVD and study guide from Northpoint Resources, Andy Stanley 's three key teachings help you transform your expectations and examine the "I's" of marriage: "Keeping My 'I' On You," "Putting Your 'I' Out," and "It Takes Three." Broken into six DVD sessions with discussion questions, this is one lesson your marriage won't survive without. Until Expectations Do Us Part Standing at the altar we all had a picture of what our marriage would look like. The problem is this picture of marriage ends up as expectations that we unload on our spouse. The weight of these expectations will rob your marriage of love and joy. As a spouse you never feel like you measure up and you never feel like you are good enough. So what are you to do with your expectations? You can't deny them because most expectations started out as God-given desires. In this six-session companion study guide to the DVD, Andy Stanley explains that you must instead learn to transform your expectations and look to God if you are to experience marriage as it was designed. This study guide is complete with a leader's guide and six lessons including conversation-starting exercises, discussion questions and application steps. Story Behind the BookAndy Stanley is the senior pastor of three North Point Ministries campuses, with a cumulative congregation of more than twenty thousand. As couples voiced their various marital struggles to him, the common root problem became undeniably clear. The "me" syndrome, or the "I" effect, was tearing apart husbands and wives who were once head-over-heels in love. To help couples step back from their immediate circumstances and realize the bigger picture, he preached a series called "iMarriage." This DVD and study guide will empower couples everywhere to transform their marriages into the one God intends for them.From the Trade Paperback edition.
I Married Adventure: Looking at Life Through the Lens of Possibility
by Luci SwindollIn this fun and creative full-color jewel filled with photos and artistic sketches, Luci Swindoll gives the reader a fascinating journey through a life well lived, one in which she purposefully chose to "marry" adventure. The classic, artful design and intriguing stories highlight Luci's unique insight and perspective that transform otherwise regular days and occurrences to experiences worth living. With the challenge to stop saying "if only" and "why me" and start asking "what if" and "why not," Luci encourages everyone to lead truly adventurous lives that yield countless blessings, lessons and inspiration. Never before has anyone modeled the joy and adventures of the journey with such clarity and insight. Readers will be drawn to I Married Adventure as it is Luci's first full-length book in over 10 years and is a personal tour of her unique approach to squeezing the most out of a life led by Christ.
I Married Adventure Journal
by Luci SwindollA two-color companion journal to accompany women on the sometimes harried and often hectic path of life, the I Married Adventure Journal helps women pack up their hesitations and once again envision their hopes and dreams. This road map for getting up and back into the game, filled with unique hand-drawn graphics and personal photos, offers ideas, suggestions, exercises and imagery to stir the mind and spirit into making a wonderful adventure out of life.
I Married Adventure Journal
by Luci SwindollA two-color companion journal to accompany women on the sometimes harried and often hectic path of life, the I Married Adventure Journal helps women pack up their hesitations and once again envision their hopes and dreams. This road map for getting up and back into the game, filled with unique hand-drawn graphics and personal photos, offers ideas, suggestions, exercises and imagery to stir the mind and spirit into making a wonderful adventure out of life.
I Married You Not Your Family: And Nine Other Relationship Myths That Will Ruin Your Marriage
by Linda MintleDr. Mintle, a marital therapist in clinical practice for more than 20 years, mixes research, experience, biblical principles, insight, and wisdom to provide strategies to turn around a marriage. I Married You, Not Your Family provides the strategies necessary to turn your marriage into the "happily ever after" you've dreamed of.
I Met A Monk
by Rose ElliotPioneering vegetarian food writer Rose Elliot hones her characteristically warm and engaging narrative style to share her fascinating introduction to Buddhism. Having never truly been convinced on the idea of single, specific, spiritual practice - despite an unusual childhood growing up in a commune and as a granddaughter of a Medium - Rose discovered Buddhism much later on in her life and now she shares her positive experience and how it may benefit you, too. Part autobiography, part self-help book, I Met a Monk forms a series of workshops, structured into eight chapters that cover the weekly discussions held between a Buddhist monk, Rose, and a group of men and women, including a student, a hairdresser, a doctor and a grandmother, where they talk about the Buddhist way to finding happiness, freedom and peace. Beginning with an introduction to mindfulness meditation and the simple core tenants of the Buddhist philosophy, the book introduces the Four Noble Truths that Buddhist teaching is based on, and how they appeal to life in the 21st century and hold within them everything we need for a happy and fulfilled life. Each chapter ends with a concise summary of the important points and recommended exercises to build a working knowledge of how to put Buddhism into practice.
I Miei Incontri Profondi con gli Angeli
by Matthew Robert PayneTi sei mai chiesto come sarebbe incontrare un angelo? Sei il tipo di persona che ha un interesse attivo per gli angeli e come possono interagire con gli umani? Hai letto molti resoconti di visite di angeli nella tua vita? Se hai risposto sì a una di queste domande, questo libro è per te. Vieni ad incontrare Matthew Robert Payne, un uomo semplice che è sulla Terra, e che ha visto e interagito con molti angeli finora nella sua vita.
I Never Knew That Was in the Bible (A to Z Series)
by Martin ManserThe Ultimate A-to-Z Resource to Common Expressions and Curious Words from the Bible Martin Manser is a professional reference-book editor and Bible scholar who has compiled and edited more than 70 titles, including dictionaries and biblical reference works. He holds the BA Honours degree in linguistics and an M Phil degree, and he resides with his wife and children in England.
I Never Thought I'd See the Day!: Culture at the Crossroads
by David JeremiahIs Western civilization in an accelerating decline? And if it continues will it eventually weaken and cause us to come to the end of cultured civilization as we now know it? "Yes," says David Jeremiah, and in his book, I Never Thought I'd See the Day! he details numerous signs of this cultural decay including: America held hostage by Iran Marriage becoming obsolete Creeping socialism The invisibility of culture's enemies Increase in "spiritual warfare" America turning its back on Israel Atheist attack on religionCan this downward spiral be reversed? Yes, but only if one person at a time returns to God with our heart, our manner of life, our dedication to genuine worship of God, in serving God by helping others, in our giving, and in prayer.
I Once Was Lost: What Postmodern Skeptics Taught Us About Their Path to Jesus
by Don Everts Doug SchauppHow do people come to Jesus in today's postmodern culture? Not by a mechanical, linear process of cookie cutter conversions. Nor by a nebulous spiritual wandering that never culminates in decision and commitment. Over the last decade, Don Everts and Doug Schaupp have listened to the stories of two thousand postmodern people who have come to follow Jesus. While their stories are diverse and varied, certain common themes emerge. Postmodern evangelism is a mysterious and organic process that nevertheless goes through discernible phases, as people cross thresholds from distrust to trust, from complacency to curiosity and from meandering to seeking. Everts and Schaupp describe the factors that influence how people shift in their perspectives and become open to the Gospel. They provide practical tools to help people enter the kingdom, as well as guidelines for how new believers can live out their Christian faith.
I Only Binge on Holy Hungers (Raise the Flag #3)
by Nancy RueDear Tobey, I'm in big trouble. Surprise, huh? I don't expect you guys to get me out of it, but maybe you could help me think of the right thing to do. Can we all meet at lunch? Cheyenne Since the beginning of the school year Cheyenne has been meeting with a group of Christian classmates to pray. But even after all this time, she feels like an outsider the other girls seem so together. They're smart; the have nice clothes they have good families. Cheyenne doesn't even have the money to buy Brianna a birthday present. If only she had the bucks to fit in! Thoughts like these only make Cheyenne feel like more of a loser. Then one day she makes a decision that cause things to like a bad situation to something much God forgive her. . . and actually love her, as bad as she is? The answer doesn't come easily, but in a powerful way it will change her life forever.
I Pity the Poor Immigrant: A Novel
by Zachary LazarThe stunning new novel by the author of Sway is another "brilliant portrayal of life as a legend" (Margot Livesey).In 1972, the American gangster Meyer Lansky petitions the Israeli government for citizenship. His request is denied, and he is returned to the U.S. to stand trial. He leaves behind a mistress in Tel Aviv, a Holocaust survivor named Gila Konig.In 2009, American journalist Hannah Groff travels to Israel to investigate the killing of an Israeli writer. She soon finds herself inside a web of violence that takes in the American and Israeli Mafias, the Biblical figure of King David, and the modern state of Israel. As she connects the dots between the murdered writer, Lansky, Gila, and her own father, Hannah becomes increasingly obsessed with the dark side of her heritage. Part crime story, part spiritual quest, I Pity the Poor Immigrant is also a novelistic consideration of Jewish identity.
I Pledge: From the glistening, gold cornfields of Michigan to the killing fields in Vietnam
by Kathie LeeI Pledge is well written, taking the reader on a unique journey through the painful Vietnam years. Kathie Lee, a young woman in the military, presents a fascinating story through the eyes of a small-town girl forced to grow up in a hurry. As Kathie's perceptions of honor, duty, and national interest are challenged, the reader is held captive. I Pledge is the first account I have seen which addresses those years effectively from a female perspective. Governor Jay Hammond, State of Alaska's two term Governor. He was a great encouragement to me in writing this novel before his passing. I Pledge is a wholesome, touching reading set in a serious era of America's history – the Vietnam War. It is carefully detailed, fast moving and even humorous. It also conveys values that will see people through both national and personal crises. Many will appreciate and benefit from I Pledge. Franklin Graham, President of the Billy Graham Evangelical Association and Samaritan's Purse Kathie Lee's book is a mind stimulating adventure of the time she spent in the military and the events she noted during the Vietnam War. I Pledge made me reflect on my time in the U.S. Marine Corps boot camp during 1964 and my combat tours of duty in Vietnam during 1967, 68, 69 and 70. It reminded me of the good times I spent with my comrades-in-arms and our everlasting friendships, and the bad times of having to experience the tragedy of a war-torn country, Vietnam. Butch Meriwether, U.S.M.C. Gunnery Sergeant, Retired In more than 20 years of friendship we have heard many stories from Kathie Lee about her experiences in the military, specifically the Vietnam era. We were in the first generation who sat around the dinner table and watched the daily televised unfolding of a war we didn't understand. Hearing about the war from the perspective of veterans who have a passion for their country and for our military has truly been an eye-opening privilege. Perhaps no other era of veterans has dealt with so much controversy and so little honor. As educators, we feel I Pledge is a ‘must read' for teachers and students to get an a accurate understanding of the Vietnam War period, and the sacrifices made by so many. Gary and Jill Leiter, Educator
I Pledge Allegiance: A Believer's Guide to Kingdom Citizenship in Twenty-First-Century America
by David CrumpWhat does it really mean for Christians to live as faithful kingdom citizens in today&’s world?Bitter partisan conflict. State-sanctioned torture. Economic injustice. Ethical corruption. Even a cursory glance over daily news headlines shows a stark contrast between the American political state and the kingdom of heaven. Where, then, does the Christian&’s ultimate allegiance lie?In I Pledge Allegiance David Crump issues a clarion call to Jesus&’s twenty-first-century disciples, stirring them up to heed God's word and live out their kingdom citizenship here on earth. Closely examining the ethical teachings of Jesus and his apostles in the New Testament and using real-world examples to illustrate the vital issues at stake, Crump challenges Christians to embrace the radical, counterintuitive, upside-down way of Jesus—a way of living and thinking that turns the world&’s values on their head, smashes through stale political and cultural conventions, and welcomes God&’s kingdom into the very heart of our shared society.
I Pledge Allegiance: A Believer's Guide to Kingdom Citizenship in Twenty-First-Century America
by Soong-Chan Rah David CrumpWhat does it really mean for Christians to live as faithful kingdom citizens in today’s world?Bitter partisan conflict. State-sanctioned torture. Economic injustice. Ethical corruption. Even a cursory glance over daily news headlines shows a stark contrast between the American political state and the kingdom of heaven. Where, then, does the Christian’s ultimate allegiance lie?In I Pledge Allegiance David Crump issues a clarion call to Jesus’s twenty-first-century disciples, stirring them up to heed God's word and live out their kingdom citizenship here on earth. Closely examining the ethical teachings of Jesus and his apostles in the New Testament and using real-world examples to illustrate the vital issues at stake, Crump challenges Christians to embrace the radical, counterintuitive, upside-down way of Jesus—a way of living and thinking that turns the world’s values on their head, smashes through stale political and cultural conventions, and welcomes God’s kingdom into the very heart of our shared society.
I Prayed for You
by Jean FischerOne of the best children's books about love and family, I Prayed for You by Jean Fischer reveals how deep a mother's love for her child can go. This book is great for little ones and has sold more than 300,000 copies!The heartwarming story follows a mother bear who prayed for her child's arrival, then cherished and prayed for each of her baby's firsts--from first step to first boo-boo to first day of school.I Prayed for You is just as meaningful to parents as to children. Inside you'll find10 rhyming prayers that show children how loved they areadorable heartwarming artThis book is perfect forboys and girls, ages 0 to 4parents who dreamed of having children, who struggled with infertility, or who became parents through surrogacy, IVF, adoption, fostering, or other meansMother's Day, baby showers, baptisms, or adoption parties
I Promise
by Robin Jones GunnChristy Miller and Todd Spencer are engaged at last <P><P>But now the wedding work begins. Todd's breezy view of life clashes with Christy's meticulous planning. The issues of when and where to get married seem obvious--until everyone's expectations are compared. Then Aunt Marti, Mrs. I-Love-to-Plan-a-Party, jumps in, ready to lay siege over each wedding detail. It's enough to make anyone sing the wedding-bell blues. <P><P> Meanwhile, Katie has some unanticipated news of her own. Her renewed relationship with Rick is developing, but everyone wonders what's going on. Is Rick about to break her heart again, or could this be something lasting? <P><P> As the time draws closer to the wedding, Todd and Christy face differences between them that might make married life more complicated than they thought, and Christy wonders if their relationship can work when put to the test. Will they make it down the aisle to tell each other "I promise" for the rest of their lives?
I Promise: How 5 Commitments Determine the Destiny of Your Marriage (Video-Based Lesson)
by Gary SmalleyIn this video-based small group study, Gary Smalley uses humor, practical insights, years of research, and biblical principles to reveal 5 key commitments that will determine the destiny of your marriage. Session One: Security: The Secret to a Great Marriage Session Two: Promise to Conform My Beliefs to God's Truths Session Three: I Promise to Be Filled by God Session Four: I Promise to Find God's Best in Every Trial Session Five: Promise to Listen and Communicate with Love Session Six: Promise to Serve You All the Days of My Life Also Includes: Promise Marriage Constitution Read the Book! To maximize the impact of this video-based study, be sure to read Gary Smalley's book, I Promise. A synchronized reading and discussion plan is included in each session of the study.
I Quit: Facing Cancer with Faith, Family & Friends
by Kristina Schnack KotlusThis candid, funny account of coping with serious illness is a rallying cry for anyone facing a difficult situation. When she found herself diagnosed with brain cancer for the second time, Kristina Kotlus chose to quit on day one. But quitting didn&’t mean giving up. It meant a whole new lease on life. Rejecting the impulse to worry or try to control things she couldn&’t, resisting all the advice to &“fight&” and be a &“warrior,&” she simply resolved to do what she could, admit she needed help (and lots of it), and put her faith in God. In this inspiring memoir, Kristina shares how she survived both diagnoses—with the support of her family, friends, and faith—in a relatable, funny way, from her original diagnosis to finding doctors to telling her kids (hint: make someone else do it). She shares openly and honestly, with just a touch of sarcasm and a heavy dose of humor and faith, and encourages readers to decide that it&’s time to stand up, wash the tears off their face, and keep going.
I Quit!
by Geri Scazzero Peter ScazzeroGeri Scazzero knew there was something desperately wrong with how they were doing their life and ministry. She finally told her husband, "I quit," and left the thriving church he pastored, beginning a journey that transformed her, her marriage, and her church. Geri quit being afraid of what others think. She quit lying. She quit denying her anger and sadness. She quit living someone else's life. I Quit provides you a way out of an inauthentic, superficial spirituality to genuine freedom in Christ. I Quit is for every person who thinks, 'I can't keep pretending everything is fine!" Biblical quitting goes hand in hand with choosing. When we quit those things that are damaging to our souls or the souls of others, we are freed up to choose other ways of being and relating that are rooted in love and lead to life. When we quit fear of what others think, we choose freedom. When we quit lies, we choose truth. When we quit blaming, we choose to take responsibility. When we quit faulty thinking, we choose to live in reality. When we quit for the right reasons, quitting changes us. Something breaks inside of us when we finally say, "No more. " But it must be done for the right reasons, at the right time, and in the right way. That's what this ebook is about.
I Repent
by Renea CollinsWhen she decides she can no longer stand for her husband's adulterous behavior, Reese packs up their sons and moves to Columbus, Ohio, to start over. Healing from her divorce, she thinks she has it all together, until the Midwest's biggest drug lord sweeps her off her feet and she finds herself in the middle of a dangerous love triangle. Things only become more complicated when physical abuse rears its ugly head. Reese is dealing with more obstacles than anyone should have to endure. Reese knows she has to break away from the ungodly situation she is in, but she's out of answers and she's out of places to hide. She's tired of running and she doesn't want to uproot her children again, so she decides to confront her abuser. She has no idea that facing him and confronting her problems will lead her into the arms of Jesus.
I Said Yes: My Story of Heartbreak, Redemption, and True Love
by Emily Maynard Johnson A. J. GregoryMillions know Emily Maynard Johnson from her appearances on both The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. At the end of a long, fruitless search for a husband, Emily found that waiting right in front of her all along was the truest love of all: the unconditional love of the Lord. Overcome with embarrassment following her nationally televised heartbreaks, Emily finally committed herself to the only one she knew would never leave her empty and alone. Abandoning her need to be chosen by men and finding peace in the fact that she was already chosen by God, Emily found the joy she had been looking for in serving God.I Said Yes chronicles Emily's experiences on both The Bachelor and The Bachelorette and the way that God turned her life upside down through the knowledge and acceptance of His true love.As Emily sheds light on her life as a believer in the spotlight, she teaches us:How to embrace the gift of true redemptionWhat it means to fully surrender your heart to GodHow to say yes to God's ways, God's love, and God's timingIn I Said Yes, Emily tells the story of her life before and after reality TV fame, describing the profound new reality she discovered when she traded fame in favor of the Lord--and to that unconditional love, Emily said yes.
I, Saul
by Jerry B. JenkinsA MURDERER who would change the WORLD From multi-million copy best-selling novelist Jerry Jenkins comes a compelling international thriller that conveys you from present-day Texas to a dank Roman dungeon in A.D. 67, then down the dusty roads of ancient Israel, Asia, and back to Rome. A young seminary professor, Augustine Knox, is drawn into a deadly race to save priceless parchments from antiquities thieves and discovers a two- thousand-year old connection with another who faced death for the sake of the truth. I, Saul consists of two riveting adventures in one, transporting you between the stories of Augustine Knox and Saul of Tarsus. Filled with political intrigue, romance, and rich historical detail, I, Saul is a thrilling tale of loyal friendships tested by life-or-death quests, set two millennia apart, told by a master storyteller.
I Saw Him in Your Eyes: Everyday People Making Extraordinary Impact
by Ace CollinsThis collection of moving stories reveals the power of ordinary people to shape the lives of others in unexpected, sometimes astonishing ways. Bestselling author Ace Collins presents the inspiring recollections of some of America’s best-loved leaders. These uplifting personal accounts reveal the life-changing impact of a simple kind act, of a good word spoken at the right time, of an everyday life whose unassuming character makes all the difference in someone else’s world.A young woman on a harrowing mission encounters her greatest inspiration during her most fearful time through a humble, seemingly helpless stranger. Today, her organization brings hope to thousands across the world.Mired in a life of addiction, a young man meets three amazing people at key times on his journey to recovery. Today, this award-winning singer and songwriter touches the hearts of thousands through his music.These and other real-life stories will encourage you, uplift you, and fill you with gratitude for those who have touched your own life. And they will cause you to consider your purpose and potential. Today may be the day when your own ordinary life influences someone else in an extraordinary way.
I Saw His Face Before Me: Living with Sickle Cell Anemia
by Samuel Burns Patricia BurnsI Saw His Face Before Me is the story of the late Heather Anese Burns, her surviving parents Samuel and Patricia Burns, and her much loved brother Keenan. This achingly honest, moving account of two "deserved" lives, renders page upon page of wisdom, knowledge and compassion - compelling us to face the challenges and celebrate the successes of Heather's and Keenan's journey with Sickle Cell Anemia. Encircled in a heartwarming message the authors offer riveting eye- opening insights into parenting children and adults with incurable diseases, knowing each "first time" experience might be a "first time once". "I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me".....Philippians 4:13 Heather's passion for all things Godly and her love for education and learning inspired her family and others who loved her to establish the Heather Burns Memorial Scholarship Fund. Learn more about the HBMSF at www.hbmsf.org