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3D of Happiness: Pleasure, Meaning & Spirituality: Based on Science, Philosophy & Personal Experience
by Necati Aydin3D of Happiness shows that the failure in finding happiness in modern times is largely due to the mistake of limiting the search for happiness to the hedonic (pleasure) dimension. It delves into the meaning and spiritual dimensions of happiness in order to help individuals increase their levels of happiness.3D of Happiness covers a personal and scientific journey of searching for happiness through pleasure, meaning, and spirituality. It is the story of a former shepherd, Necati Aydin, who was at the bottom 1% of the world’s population, living in complete poverty and deprivation. He managed to acquire two PhDs and climbed to the top 1% in terms of possessions and position. Nonetheless, he failed to achieve happiness along the way. In 3D of Happiness, Necati shares his journey of having, doing, and being which turned out to be a cycle of deprivation, emulation, accomplishment, and disappointment. He reveals his success in finally finding happiness through a converging path of science, philosophy, and spirituality.
A 3rd Serving of Chicken Soup for the Soul: More Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit
by Jack Canfield Mark Victor HansenBestselling authors Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen present another joyful collection of stories for your reading pleasure. Within the pages of A 3rd Serving of Chicken Soup for the Soul you will find shining examples of the best qualities we all share as human beings: compassion, grace, forgiveness, hope, courage, dedication, generosity and faith. Stories may be the most powerful teaching tool available to us, especially when the lessons being taught are love, necessary losses, respect and values. In this volume of Chicken Soup for the Soul, the authors share more collected wisdom on love, parenting, teaching, learning, death, attitude and overcoming obstacles. This book will warm your heart, brighten your darkest day and put a smile on your face that will last a lifetime.
A 3rd Serving of Chicken Soup for the Soul: 101 More Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit
by Jack Canfield Mark Victor HansenIn A 3rd Serving of Chicken Soup for the Soul. you will find shining examples of the best qualities we all share as human beings: compassion, grace, forgiveness, hope, courage, dedication, generosity and faith.
3Story Participant's Guide: Preparing for a Lifestyle of Evangelism
by Dave RahnYou have a story to tell. Maybe you didn't realize that. When you decided to follow Jesus, your story really started to develop. God has a story to tell. Since before you were born, God has been pursuing you. He sent his son for you—and your friends. Your friends have stories. Maybe their stories don't include Jesus—yet. That's where you and 3Story come in. Evangelism is an essential element of every youth group. But when traditional evangelism methods prove awkward, ineffective, or uncomfortable for students to embrace, it’s almost impossible to equip your students to understand and share their faith. But 3Story® is different. 3Story is a way of life that guides followers of Christ to BE good news while telling stories of THE Good News. Based squarely on relationships, 3Story focuses God’s story, my story (the student), and their story (their friends). This curriculum course based on Youth for Christ’s 3Story training presents an interactive learning experience that equips students to live and practice the 3Story lifestyle—a biblically based, culturally relevant form of discipleship-evangelism that emphasizes being real in personal interactions.
The 4: The Secret to a Joy-Filled Life
by Tommy NewberryThis book is comparable to the Prayer of Jabez, in that it takes a biblical principle and helps enlighten readers how one simple truth can affect a wide area of one's life. Ultimately, this book will help readers fulfill their destiny as purposeful children of God by embracing the message of Philippians 4:8.
$4.83: The Cost to Impact the Life of a Child for a Year . . . Maybe Forever
by Jenn Tarbell Lance Wood Celina KimTrue stories of helping kids and families through Christ-centered microfinance—and how little it really takes to change a life.With $4.83, you could buy a large coffee, grab a medium-sized movie theater popcorn, or even pay for thirty minutes of big city downtown parking. But with that same $4.83, through Christ-centered microfinance, you could impact the life of a child for one year—maybe forever. The evidence is overwhelming: When parents are given opportunities, the lives of their kids improve. $4.83 brings together data and real-life stories to highlight ten areas where kids win through Christ-centered microfinance.“This book will break your heart and mend it again . . . essential reading for anyone interested in the spiritual aspect of economic development amongst the most vulnerable people in the world.” —Michael Mithika, President & CEO of VisionFund International
4 Chair Discipling: What He Calls Us to Do (Like Jesus Series)
by Dann SpaderDann Spader is a disciple-maker who has spent his adult life exploring what it means to take someone from being a seeker to making disciples themselves. Over 750,000 people in 80 countries have been trained to make disciples through organizations he has led. Through studying the life of Christ and His disciple-making methods, Dann developed 4 Chair Discipling, a simple picture for others to follow. Jesus&’ last words on earth had a few very specific instructions: Go, make disciples, baptize, and teach.But what does that mean for us today? Well, it&’s not easy. But it is simple. Teacher and leader Dann Spader explains disciple-making as a process of moving people through four chairs, from someone seeking to know more about Christ to someone who makes disciples themselves.Chair 1: Come and See (John 1:39)Chair 2: Follow Me (John 1:43)Chair 3: Become a Fisher of Men (Matthew 4:19)Chair 4: Go and Bear Fruit (John 15:16) In the process of His four-year ministry, Jesus realized that different people are at different stages of growth and development, and He works to challenge each of them to the next level. In 4 Chair Discipling, you&’ll get a clear and simple picture of how to follow in Jesus&’ footsteps and do the same thing.Learn how to implement the Like Jesus series into your small group, ministry and church to build a culture of disciple-making. Use the Like Jesus App and Digital Access platform for videos, assessment, engagement, real-time metrics are more, download today: http://LikeJesus.church
4 Chair Discipling: What He Calls Us to Do (Like Jesus Series)
by Dann SpaderDann Spader is a disciple-maker who has spent his adult life exploring what it means to take someone from being a seeker to making disciples themselves. Over 750,000 people in 80 countries have been trained to make disciples through organizations he has led. Through studying the life of Christ and His disciple-making methods, Dann developed 4 Chair Discipling, a simple picture for others to follow. Jesus&’ last words on earth had a few very specific instructions: Go, make disciples, baptize, and teach.But what does that mean for us today? Well, it&’s not easy. But it is simple. Teacher and leader Dann Spader explains disciple-making as a process of moving people through four chairs, from someone seeking to know more about Christ to someone who makes disciples themselves.Chair 1: Come and See (John 1:39)Chair 2: Follow Me (John 1:43)Chair 3: Become a Fisher of Men (Matthew 4:19)Chair 4: Go and Bear Fruit (John 15:16) In the process of His four-year ministry, Jesus realized that different people are at different stages of growth and development, and He works to challenge each of them to the next level. In 4 Chair Discipling, you&’ll get a clear and simple picture of how to follow in Jesus&’ footsteps and do the same thing.Learn how to implement the Like Jesus series into your small group, ministry and church to build a culture of disciple-making. Use the Like Jesus App and Digital Access platform for videos, assessment, engagement, real-time metrics are more, download today: http://LikeJesus.church
The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership: The Power of Leading from Your Heart, Soul, Mind, & Strength
by Jenni CatronYou have the capacity to become an extraordinary leader—if you are willing to embrace a deeper definition of leadership and take action to apply it.In The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership, Jenni Catron, executive church leader and author of Clout, reveals the secrets to standout leadership found in the Great Commandment: &“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.&”Weaving a winsome narrative filled with inspiring real-life stories, hard-won wisdom, and practical applications, Catron unpacks four essential aspects of growing more influential: your heart for relational leadership, your soul for spiritual leadership, your mind for managerial leadership, and your strength for visionary leadership.Leadership isn&’t easy, but it is possible to move from ordinary to extraordinary. Jenni Catron shows the way.
The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled Marriages: How 15 Minutes a Day Will Help You Stay in Love
by Marcus Warner Chris M. CourseyWhat separates happy marriages from miserable ones?Surprisingly, it&’s not healthy communication. It&’s not conflict resolution skills. It&’s actually the size of the marriage&’s joy gap . Joy Gap/joi gap/ (n.)-1. The length of time between moments of shared joy When the joy gap gets bigger, problems are more likely to overwhelm you, resentment creeps in, and you start to feel distant and alone in your marriage. When the joy gap is smaller, you regularly feel connected and happy, problems feel manageable, and your marriage becomes a reliable source of joy. But how do you ensure that you&’re experiencing joy regularly?Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey have studied relationships (and neuroscience) and discovered four habits that keep joy regular and problems small. Some couples do them naturally, but anyone can learn. That&’s why each chapter includes 15-minute exercises that boost joy and re-train your brain to make joy your default setting. You&’ll learn new skills including how to: return to joy more quickly after disconnectioncreate stronger bonds and elongate times of happinessboost your enjoyment of physical and emotional intimacyFind out what your marriage looks like after a little work and a whole lot of joy.
The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled Marriages: How 15 Minutes a Day Will Help You Stay in Love
by Marcus Warner Chris M. CourseyWhat separates happy marriages from miserable ones?Surprisingly, it&’s not healthy communication. It&’s not conflict resolution skills. It&’s actually the size of the marriage&’s joy gap . Joy Gap/joi gap/ (n.)-1. The length of time between moments of shared joy When the joy gap gets bigger, problems are more likely to overwhelm you, resentment creeps in, and you start to feel distant and alone in your marriage. When the joy gap is smaller, you regularly feel connected and happy, problems feel manageable, and your marriage becomes a reliable source of joy. But how do you ensure that you&’re experiencing joy regularly?Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey have studied relationships (and neuroscience) and discovered four habits that keep joy regular and problems small. Some couples do them naturally, but anyone can learn. That&’s why each chapter includes 15-minute exercises that boost joy and re-train your brain to make joy your default setting. You&’ll learn new skills including how to: return to joy more quickly after disconnectioncreate stronger bonds and elongate times of happinessboost your enjoyment of physical and emotional intimacyFind out what your marriage looks like after a little work and a whole lot of joy.
The 4 Habits of Raising Joy-Filled Kids: A Simple Model for Developing Your Child's Maturity- at Every Stage
by Marcus Warner Chris CourseyIs &“Joy-Building&” the secret to raising mature healthy kids?Joy-filled kids aren&’t always happy kids, but they do know how to work for and wait for what is truly satisfying in life. In The 4 Habits of Raising Joy-Filled Kids you will discover a tool box full of skills that you can use with your children to help them grow in maturity and live with greater joy. These tools help your kids, from infants to teens, build skills like:Regulating upset emotions so they can return to joy Forming a stable identity that doesn&’t change with each new emotion Developing discernment to distinguish between what is satisfying and what is only temporarily pleasurableDiscovering heart values and not just living to please others Building &“joy bonds&” rather than &“fear bonds&”The skills you&’ll learn in The 4 Habits of Raising Joy-Filled Kids will not only help you parent your children well, but they will also help you grow joy in your family.
The 4 Habits of Raising Joy-Filled Kids: A Simple Model for Developing Your Child's Maturity- at Every Stage
by Marcus Warner Chris CourseyIs &“Joy-Building&” the secret to raising mature healthy kids?Joy-filled kids aren&’t always happy kids, but they do know how to work for and wait for what is truly satisfying in life. In The 4 Habits of Raising Joy-Filled Kids you will discover a tool box full of skills that you can use with your children to help them grow in maturity and live with greater joy. These tools help your kids, from infants to teens, build skills like:Regulating upset emotions so they can return to joy Forming a stable identity that doesn&’t change with each new emotion Developing discernment to distinguish between what is satisfying and what is only temporarily pleasurableDiscovering heart values and not just living to please others Building &“joy bonds&” rather than &“fear bonds&”The skills you&’ll learn in The 4 Habits of Raising Joy-Filled Kids will not only help you parent your children well, but they will also help you grow joy in your family.
4 Minutes to Happy: Be Happier, Healthier, and Live the Life of Your Dreams
by Shemane NugentA guide to getting more joy and balance in your life, building a stronger connection to God, and finding your purpose in just 4 minutes a day. It is easy to lose sight of what brings joy to one&’s life when one is so busy tending to the needs of others. In 4 Minutes to Happy, Shemane Nugent offers indispensable guidance that helps readers identify and reconnect with the things that make them feel happy. With real life experiences as examples, readers will discover their true, authentic self and become happier and healthier in only 4 minutes a day. The brief chapters provide healing strategies for the body, mind, and soul. There is also a journal space to dig down deep and stay focused. Throughout 4 Minutes to Happy, readers will laugh, cry, and reflect to uncover the abundance of health and happiness that is waiting for them.&“There are 1,440 minutes in a day, and Shemane&’s blueprints to a healthy mind and body require only four of them…A must read for everyone who wants to get from where they are to where they want to be.&”—Dr. David Friedman, USA Today–bestselling author of Food Sanity
4 Reminders for Men Who Love God: A Portion from What it Means to be a Man
by Rhett SmithRhett Smith is a marriage and family therapist who has seen men of God torn between culture&’s interpretations of masculinity. Should they be manly-men or artistic-sensitive types? Is there a place for masculinity beyond (or between) these two definitions? Yes, there is. There is a place near God for those who love Him. For men tired of fighting culture&’s definitions, Rhett offers four reminders that will revive the life, families, and work of men seeking God:Reminder #1: Take care of yourself.Reminder #2: Find community.Reminder #3: Be ready to act.Reminder #4: Remember the work you love.Each reminder comes with thoughtful explanations and encouragement, along with a challenge to bring the reminder into practice. This piece is taken from Rhett&’s book, What It Means to Be a Man: God&’s Design in a World Full of Extremes,and is perfect for a few weeks of discussion at a men&’s Bible study or small group.Moody Collective Portions are short pieces of content taken from our full-length books. Our goal is to introduce our readers to a complete idea in a brief, concise, and inexpensive format. Most portions will take about 20 minutes to read.
4 Reminders for Men Who Love God: A Portion from What it Means to be a Man
by Rhett SmithRhett Smith is a marriage and family therapist who has seen men of God torn between culture&’s interpretations of masculinity. Should they be manly-men or artistic-sensitive types? Is there a place for masculinity beyond (or between) these two definitions? Yes, there is. There is a place near God for those who love Him. For men tired of fighting culture&’s definitions, Rhett offers four reminders that will revive the life, families, and work of men seeking God:Reminder #1: Take care of yourself.Reminder #2: Find community.Reminder #3: Be ready to act.Reminder #4: Remember the work you love.Each reminder comes with thoughtful explanations and encouragement, along with a challenge to bring the reminder into practice. This piece is taken from Rhett&’s book, What It Means to Be a Man: God&’s Design in a World Full of Extremes,and is perfect for a few weeks of discussion at a men&’s Bible study or small group.Moody Collective Portions are short pieces of content taken from our full-length books. Our goal is to introduce our readers to a complete idea in a brief, concise, and inexpensive format. Most portions will take about 20 minutes to read.
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by Travis ThrasherNine months shy of hs 40th birthday, freelance music producer Tyler Harrison has started to experience horrific hallucinations. At first, he thinks it's just the stress of his job, but the hallucinations continue until they culminate at the three-day concert in Chicago, Lollapalloza, which he is covering for work. There he is approached by an older man who tells him that he's going to die on his fortieth birthday. The man claims to be an angel named Matthew, and even though he gives Tyler enough evidence to convince him he's telling the truth, he doesn't know what to do with the information. Tyler's underlying doubt and confusion about Matthew's prediction turn to anger, both at God and those around him. As he begins to exhibit destructive behavior, he befriends Ellis, an internationally known DJ. Tyler is scared that he really is about to die. He's scared for his sanity. He's scared that if he does die, he's not going to Heaven. He also soon becomes scared of Ellis, who is wild and opens up a door of temptation to Tyler. As Tyler begins falling in a downward spiral of fear and confusion, he reaches out to a pastor he met, Will, and tries to right his wrongs with some of the important people in his life in a desperate attempt to find peace before his 40th birthday.
40/40 Vision: Clarifying Your Mission in Midlife
by Bob Buford Peter Greer Greg LaffertyAt midlife, our perspective can become blurry. Midlife is a disruptive season where we collide with limitations on all sides. We recognize there is more of life in the rearview mirror than on the road ahead of us. We wonder if our lives so far have been worthwhile. We are uncertain about what lies ahead. But midlife is also an opportunity to recalibrate our vision. It's a time to look back, take stock of our lives so far, and refocus on new dimensions of identity and calling. Peter Greer and Greg Lafferty offer insight for navigating midlife with fresh clarity and purpose. Drawing on the wisdom of the book of Ecclesiastes, they show how we can come to grips with the realities of who we are and what we should become in the years ahead. In a world that can seem meaningless at times, God offers perspective that anchors us, renews us and propels us back into the world in meaningful mission and service. Rediscover who God has called you to be. And see the rest of your life with the clarity of 40/40 vision.
Los 40 cristianos más influyentes: Que forjaron lo que creemos hoy
by Daryl AaronAprenda de los grandes maestros y pensadores de la historia cristiana. La Biblia es el fundamento del cristianismo, pero la manera en que los cristianos piensan y hablan de Dios, de la Biblia, y de la fe, fue forjada por influyentes pensadores desde el siglo I hasta el siglo XX. En esta obra, el Dr. Daryl Aaron narra las poderosas historias de cuarenta de ellos que nos han ayudado a entender mejor lo que hoy creemos, y por qué lo creemos. De una manera brillante, y a veces sorpresiva, el Dr. Aaron explora la vida y sobretodo, las importantes enseñanzas de estos gigantes de la historia de la Iglesia, desde Justino Mártir y Agustín hasta Martín Lutero, Calvino, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, y muchos otros, resaltando la manera en que sus enseñanzas incluyeron en la Igleisa, a veces para bien y otras no tanto. Su fe se fortalecerá a través de este encuentro con aquellos que allanaron el camino para nosotros, incluso arriesgando sus vidas en defensa de las creencias que hoy mantenemos.
40-Day Healing Journal: God's Word: The Tree of Life
by Ethelene StanleyMany of us fail to realize that it is not God’s will for us to be sick. When Jesus Christ gave His life on the cross, He paid the price for our healing. God wants us to live healthy and whole--He says so in His Word! Author Ethelene Stanley presents encouraging scriptures, prayers, and discussion questions to point you in the direction of your healing. You will learn to search the Scriptures and speak words of life over your situation. Invite the power of God to transform you from the inside out. 40 Day Healing Journal will inspire you to reflect on the promises of God, rebuke Satan, and receive your healing!
The 40 Day Prayer Challenge
by Squire Rushnell Louise DuartFrom one of the beloved creators of Schoolhouse Rock and the popular GodWink series, New York Times bestselling author SQuire Rushnell teams up with his wife Louise DuArt for The 40 Day Prayer Challenge--a simple yet powerful idea that encourages partners to pray together for just five minutes a day for forty days.SQuire and Louise have practiced daily prayer together for sixteen years. Now, they offer readers step-by-step advice on where, when, and what words to use in praying with another person: be it a spouse, loved one, family member, or a friend. In a straight-forward fashion, with astonishing examples of how Partnered Prayer can restore relationships and revitalize families, countless questions are answered including: -How do we start praying together? -Can we pray about anything? -How do I get my mate to pray with me? -Does romance get better when you pray together? -Is there scientific evidence for prayer? -What if my prayers aren't answered? In association with several prominent mega-churches and Baylor University's Institute for the Studies of Religion, SQuire and Louise are initiating the first empirical research study ever done on the effects of prayer among two people over an extended period. The 40 Day Prayer Challenge also provides a no-cost online opportunity to participate in the ongoing study. When the fun and transformational challenge finishes at forty days, prayer partners will receive a scorecard on how well they did, and join others in experiencing the amazing, wonderful things that happen during Partnered Prayer.
40 Days, 40 Prayers, 40 Words: Lenten Reflections For Everyday Life
by Bruce Reyes-ChowIn 40 Days, 40 Prayers, 40 Words, Reyes-Chow encourages readers to pause in the bustle of their daily lives to reflect, engage, and share during the Lenten season. Forty devotions are each framed around a word inspired by the daily lectionary readings and include a short scriptural passage, inspirational prayer, and reflection. Readers who feel too busy for daily engagement with God will appreciate Reyes-Chow's ability to speak to the blessings and burdens of everyday life in a concise, lively manner. Moreover, readers also have the ability to connect with others through interactive elements like QR codes that link to social media and provide access to additional reflections, graphics, and prayers. This unique resource expands the ways we can connect with God, and with each other, both during Lent and at any time along our journeys of faith. Follow along using the hashtag: #40wordprayer.
40 Days and 40 Nights: Darwin, Intelligent Design, God, Oxycontin®, and Other Oddities on Trial in Pennsylvania
by Matthew ChapmanIn this fascinating story of evolution, religion, politics, and personalities, Matthew Chapman captures the story behind the headlines in the debate over God and science in America.Kitzmiller v. Dover Board of Education, decided in late 2005, pitted the teaching of intelligent design (sometimes known as "creationism in a lab coat") against the teaching of evolution. Matthew Chapman, the great-great-grandson of Charles Darwin, spent several months covering the trial from beginning to end. Through his in-depth encounters with the participants—creationists, preachers, teachers, scientists on both sides of the issue, lawyers, theologians, the judge, and the eleven parents who resisted the fundamentalist proponents of intelligent design—Chapman tells a sometimes terrifying, often hilarious, and above all moving story of ordinary people doing battle in America over the place of religion and science in modern life.
40 Days in God's Blessing: A Devotional Encounter
by Rebecca Barlow JordanMany Christians dont know what it means to truly experience Gods grace. They dont know how to open their hands, their eyes, or their hearts to his affection. In 40 DAYS IN GODS BLESSING, Rebecca Barlow Jordan invites readers to walk in the shadows of saints gone beforeto trace the footprints of Gods faithfulness in the lives of other believers. Through these moving stories, readers are brought face-to-face with the God who loves them more than they can imagine. Jordan inspires readers to seek out the God who wants to give them immeasurable grace. In just 40 days, readers will realize the blessings waiting especially for them.
40 Days in God's Presence: A Devotional Encounter
by Rebecca Barlow JordanDo we really understand what it means to enjoy God? To live in communion with Him? To truly experience His love? Many would have to answer no. Some people wonder if we're even supposed to enjoy God!