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What Women Tell Me: Finding Freedom from the Secrets We Keep
by Anita Lustrea Bestselling Author Dee BrestinWhen you host a program for women, and you open up the phone lines, email box, and Facebook page, you often resonate with their heart-breaking stories. That’s been the case as women have tuned in to Moody Radio’s Midday Connection, a radio show co-hosted by author Anita Lustrea, and shared their struggles and victories. When issues are raised such as loneliness, friendship, mothering, domestic abuse, sexual addiction, and body image, women pour out their hearts. Lustrea has heard heart-breaking stories through the years, and those stories have intersected with her own story of heartbreak. God lovingly weaves these stories into a tapestry to be used for His glory. Lustrea’s story means nothing without the impact of all of the other stories she has heard. Sometimes the church tries to sweep the hard stories under the carpet. Somehow we’ve gotten the impression that the hard things of life shouldn’t be shared. But when you allow your stories to become known, start to interact with the stories of others, and then allow God to work in and through your life, something miraculous starts to happen. In What Women Tell Me, Anita Lustrea tells her story along with the difficult stories of other women. For a long time, she listened to those who said “you can only hurt others by sharing your wounds.” When she realized that was a lie, she saw for the first time that through her wounds, she could be an agent of healing in the body of Christ.
What Women Want: The Life You Crave and How God Satisfies
by Lisa Tawn Bergren Rebecca PriceFrom a deeper relationship with God to harmony in the home, from stronger marriages to more satisfying work:Women Want More. InWhat Women Wantbestselling author Lisa T. Bergren and Rebecca Price invite readers to thoughtfully consider their soul-deep longings — and pursue God’s best in every area of life. Using in-depth interviews from a national survey and hundreds of personal interviews, biblical narratives, their own personal stories and inspiring quotes, the authors point fellow seekers toward the kind of wholeness God desires, providing lots of fun and inspiration along the way. They explore friendship, how and where to find happiness, health, and more with an eye on physical, emotional, and spiritual matters. A Bible study, designed for personal or group use and tested with dozens of women’s ministries around the country before publication, is included at the end of each chapter. Young or old, married or single, with children or without, striving in the workplace or working in the home, readers will resonate with Lisa and Rebecca’s descriptions of the life women crave, and learn how God fulfills the very desires He stirs. What women want is no secret. But discovering the God who satisfies might just be the adventure of a lifetime. From the Trade Paperback edition.
What Women Wish Pastors Knew: Understanding the Hopes, Hurts, Needs, and Dreams of Women in the Church
by Denise George'What do you wish your pastor knew about women in the church? The question went out to hundreds of Christian women. This book is the result of that survey: powerful new insights and guidance that can help pastors build up women, heal them, empower them, and help them contribute fully and gladly to the church.
What Works When Life Doesn't
by Stuart BriscoePopular author Stuart Briscoe understands that for many Christians the wonderful promises and benefits of Christianity do not seem to work. Happiness is elusive, doing right does not always pay, stress is not eased, and suffering continues. In this new edition of Briscoe's popular book, he shares solid answers from a most unexpected place -- the book of Psalms. Far from more bedtime devotionals, the psalms speak plainly to today's postmodern uncertainty with directness and relevance. Briscoe selects twelve psalms that show how happiness, joy, and meaning are more than good feelings resulting from pleasant circumstances. Rather, these blessings result from knowing that God is in control of every situation and that he walks with us through our pain and fears. Far from delivering a head-in-the-clouds, "be more holy" sermon, this book deals head-on with the stuff of being human -- failure, sin, self-doubt, unbelief, depression, and stress; showing how God's ancient wisdom can make life work in today's tough times.
What Would Betty Do?: How to Succeed at the Expense of Others in this Wo
by Paul BradleyBetty Bowers is a better Christian than you!In a world of reflected glory and shameless name-dropping, no one can touch America's most puritanical pundit, Betty Bowers. Betty is so close to Jesus, He's given her His loaves and fish recipe. And only Betty knows how many shopping days there are until the Apocalypse. As she is fond of saying: "If God created me in His image, I have more than returned the compliment!" In Prada and in prayer, Betty has devoted her life to bringing people the Good News: They are going straight to Hell. Thousands have aspired to emulate her joie d'apres vivre by logging on to her popular website, bettybowers.com. But only now, with What Would Betty Do? does she finally reveal her spiritual survival secrets. You'll discover how, come Judgment Day, to be whisked through the 10 Sins or Less express line. But first, you will have to learn how to vote (for God's Own Party, the Republicans), whom to hate (Lie-berals and other non-Baptists), and what to throw (a soirée -- and then a few stones!). "After all," warns Betty, "if Heaven is just going to involve running into all the people you avoided on Earth, what would be the point?"Unchic? Unsaved? Wavering faith? Wandering hands? A pair of $650 Manolo Blahnik pumps that won't go with anything? No problem! Just ask yourself -- What would Betty do?
What Would Buddha Do?: 101 Answers to Life's Daily Dilemmas
by Franz Metcalf Ray RiegertMuch as the "WWJD?" books help some people live better lives by drawing on the wisdom of Jesus, this "WWBD?" book provides valuable advice on improving one's life by following the wisdom of Buddha.
What Would Buddha Do?: 101 Answers to Life's Daily Dilemmas (Berrett-koehler Ser.)
by Franz Metcalf&“Soothing and surprisingly contemporary advice on topics such as addiction, personal identity struggles, relationship conflicts and financial worries.&” —Publishers Weekly A unique approach to Buddhism, What Would Buddha Do? shows that anyone can find guidance in Buddha&’s teachings. It demonstrates how to use the advice of Buddha to become a better person at work, at home, and in society. Presented in a reader-friendly format, with each page offering a question, a Buddhist quote, and advice from the author, What Would Buddha Do? applies this question to 101 problems confronted in everyday life and reveals how Buddha&’s teachings are still meaningful after 2,500 years.&“In his entertaining and practical paperback What Would Buddha Do? 101 Answers to Life&’s Daily Dilemmas, Franz Metcalf applied ancient wisdom to contemporary questions of personal identity, relationships, and societal issues.&” —Spirituality & Practice
What Would Emma Do?
by Eileen CookWhile juggling friendship issues (her best friend isn't speaking to her), a love triangle-turned-square (okay, maybe she shouldn't have kissed her best friend's boyfriend...but it was totally an accident!...sort of), and escalating mayhem in her small religious town (uh-oh...what would Jesus do?), Emma realizes she has to stop trying to please everyone around her and figure out what she wants for herself. It's time to start asking, "What would Emma do?"
What Would Jesus Do Today
by Rubel Shelly Mike CopeIt is a popular phrase seen on everything from bracelets to earrings; it is frequently said to those seeking advice -- "What would Jesus do?" But this oft-used expression leaves many seekers more confused than ever. Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could observe the Savior -- firsthand -- as he encountered our modern culture? Wouldn't you like to know how Jesus would respond to today's troubling issues, such as poverty, wealth, sickness, the sexual revolution, and more? In the pages of What Would Jesus Do Today?, two devoted Bible scholars, Mike Cope and Rubel Shelly, lead us through some of our most confusing questions and moral dilemmas and help us learn how Christ would confront contemporary society.
What Would Jesus Do?
by Garrett W. SheldonA smart young pastor. A friendly, growing congregation. Great music. Stirring worship services. And, of course, a host of expanding church programs. It felt comfortable, and it looked perfect - until the day a younghomeless woman cried out for help. Spurred by her tragic plea, Ashton suddenly comes face to face with perhaps the ultimate question for any Christian - what would Jesus do? What would He do at a college, the airport and the local TV station? How would He leat at home and at church? How would He behlp the homeless and other people in need? Soon, a small band of believers pledges to walk "as Jesus would" for one year - and see how God moves in their homes, their church and their community. You can imagine the difference it made in their lives. And better yet, you can learn the difference it can make in yours.
What Would Jesus Eat Cookbook
by Don ColbertIf you want to live a healthier lifestyle that aligns with your faith, the What Would Jesus Eat Cookbook is a resource that provides more than 90 nutritional recipes and life-changing information to help you improve your health. This is not just a cookbook; it&’s a health resource you&’ll use all year.This renewed edition of the What Would Jesus Eat Cookbook is a compilation that features content and recipes from What Would Jesus Eat? along with comprehensive updates based on new studies and data within the health industry.Inside you&’ll find:more than 90 simple yet healthy recipes that anyone can make.key takeaways at the end of each chapter that provide answers to frequently asked questions.information about anxiety, autoimmune disorders, cancer, diabetes, fatigue, food allergies, inflammation, insomnia, Lyme disease, memory loss, migraines, thyroid disease, and weight loss.helpful advice to help you choose organic options and eat clean.tips on freezing foods, baking pan suggestions based on cups/servings, and emergency ingredient substitution suggestions.Dr. Colbert has been a board-certified family practice doctor for more than 25 years. He is also board-certified through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and has received extensive training in nutritional and preventative medicine. What Would Jesus Eat Cookbook presents "the Jesus way of eating." If you truly want to follow Jesus in every area of your life. you cannot ignore your eating habits. Are you willing to make a commitment to follow Jesus' example and eat the way He ate?
What Would Jesus Eat?: The Ultimate Program for Eating Well, Feeling Great, and Living Longer
by Don ColbertDoes Scripture teach us how to live and eat? Based on medical and historical research, this health specialist says yes! Dr. Colbert shows you why those foods Jesus ate are ideal for 21st-century living---and why those he avoided continue to pose health risks. Discover a comprehensive nutrition plan that incorporates Bible-based eating.
What Would Jesus Pray?: A Story to Change the World
by Mack ThomasYou&’re Only a Prayer Away Meet Tyson and Stefan. One strange night, they suddenly—weirdly—connect with each other in a time contortion that spans exactly a thousand years. Stefan is a young warrior in training in the Middle Ages, trapped in a tower while raiders ravage everything below. Through a long, sleepless night, the two guys help each other wrestle with responsibilities they don&’t want. And Stefan shows how to link up with a source of strength that Tyson can hardly even imagine. It all has to do with a Man named Jesus, and the way He prayed. Follow their spiritual adventure, and walk into the journey Jesus wants for you. He&’ll show you, as no one else can, how to pray in the way that works. Story Behind the Book&“This book became a reality thanks to these four things: a recurring image in my fresh-from-sleep thoughts about a boy in a bell tower, extensive Bible study on Jesus&’ prayers, the publisher&’s request for a youth book focusing on Jesus and prayer; and then a friend&’s off-hand mention of the phrase, &‘What would Jesus pray?&’&” —Mack Thomas
What Would Jesus Read?
by Erin A. SmithSince the late nineteenth century, religiously themed books in America have been commercially popular yet scorned by critics. Working at the intersection of literary history, lived religion, and consumer culture, Erin A. Smith considers the largely unexplored world of popular religious books, examining the apparent tension between economic and religious imperatives for authors, publishers, and readers. Smith argues that this literature served as a form of extra-ecclesiastical ministry and credits the popularity and longevity of religious books to their day-to-day usefulness rather than their theological correctness or aesthetic quality.Drawing on publishers' records, letters by readers to authors, promotional materials, and interviews with contemporary religious-reading groups, Smith offers a comprehensive study that finds surprising overlap across the religious spectrum--Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish, liberal and conservative. Smith tells the story of how authors, publishers, and readers reconciled these books' dual function as best-selling consumer goods and spiritually edifying literature. What Would Jesus Read? will be of interest to literary and cultural historians, students in the field of print culture, and scholars of religious studies.
What Would Jesus Read?: Daily Devotions That Guided the Savior
by Joe AmaralAfter the destruction of the first temple in Jerusalem, the Jews were exiled to Babylon. Not only was there no longer a physical place to pray, even the sacred Scriptures were becoming scarce. Many of the biblical scrolls were lost or destroyed during the exile. In an attempt to preserve the Scriptures, the Rabbis divided up the biblical texts into weekly reading portions and distributed them among the families of Israel. Each was responsible for memorizing their assigned passage and then reading it in the synagogue every Sabbath. This system of reading is the basis for the story found in Luke 4:16-17: "He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on the Sabbath day he went into the synagogue, as was his custom. And he stood up to read. The scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him."This system is still in use today by Jews all over the world. In WHAT WOULD JESUS READ?, Joe Amaral gives modern day Christians the opportunity to follow and practice the same devotional system that Jesus used!
What Would Jesus Undo
by Michael BoggsWe've all heard the question, "what would Jesus do," but have you ever wondered what he would undo? The New Testament is filled with Jesus undoing anything that causes separation between God and the people he loves. What would Jesus undo in today's culture? The answer is a lot.Throughout the New Testament, Jesus undoes barriers of impotent religion (or religion that can't produce life in us), so that he can have a more intimate relationship with his people. Some of those barriers are still in existence today and they are keeping people away from God instead of drawing them closer to him.If Jesus were to actually walk into your church, your home, or your life, are there things he would undo? Sooner or later that's the question we all must wrestle with. If Jesus is undoing something in our life, we can be sure that it's for our good and for God's glory. Let the undoing begin.
What Would You Do? A Serious Answer to a Standard Question
by John H. YoderWhat would you do if someone attacked your grandmother, wife, daughter (or grandfather, husband, son)? Yoder explores the pros and cons of a nonviolent response.
What You Can Say When You Don't Know What to Say: Reaching Out to Those Who Hurt
by Lauren BriggsBeneath many smiling faces is the cry of a wounded heart- a recent sorrow, a broken romance, a serious illness, the loss of a job, financial problems, emotional stress. All are very real. All are traumatic, and those whose hearts and minds are suffering need healing and mending from the Lord. What you can say ... when you don't know what to say is your invitation to share the forgiving, healing love of Jesus Christ. This book will provide positive solutions for difficult situations and help you know how and when to share your concern and God's understanding.
What You Do Best in the Body of Christ: Discover Your Spiritual Gifts, Personal Style, and God-Given Passion
by Bruce L. BugbeeNow with discussion questions and assessment tools to help you determine your unique ministry fit. By the coauthor of the Network course materials developed at Willow Creek Community Church Have you found fulfillment in life? Can you say your ministry is fruitful? God has created you to be both fulfilled and fruitful in a meaningful place of service. You can discover your God-given design and the role he created for you in and through the local church. In What You Do Best in the Body of Christ, Bruce Bugbee helps you identify your God-given spiritual gifts, personal style, and ministry passion. And he shows how they point to your unique role and purpose in the body of Christ when they are expressed together. Drawing from biblical principles, this book provides proven tools and a conversational approach that will help you fulfill God’s will for your life. You’ll discover: Your God-given Spiritual Gifts indicate what you’re equipped to do competently Your God-given Personal Style indicates how you can serve with energy and authenticity Your God-given Ministry Passion indicates where you’re motivated to serve Together, they indicate what you do best in the body of Christ! You will also better understand God’s design for the church and your role within it. You’ll find plenty of helpful charts and self-assessments—plus insights into the fallacies and pitfalls that can hinder your effectiveness. Start learning today what God wants you to do, and experience more enthusiasm, greater joy, and real significance in your life and ministry.
What You Do Best: Unleashing the Power of Your Spiritual Gifts, Relational Style, and Life Passion
by Bruce L. BugbeeHave you found fulfillment in life?When you look at a plate, cup, or fork, you realize each has been designed and created for a different purpose. What if you could look into the mind and heart of God and see just how you have been designed and created? If you truly knew you were a "plate, cup, or fork," you would be freed from trying to be someone you are not, and free to live your life with greater faithfulness, fruitfulness, and fulfillment...making God famous!God created you to be fruitful by discovering your God-given design and the role he created for you. What You Do Best equips you to identify and express your unique contribution to this world as an integral part of your relationships, life, and ministry. The biblical principles in these pages can free you to pursue your life's calling with enthusiasm and confidence as you gain a better understanding of who God made you to be. Bruce Bugbee provides proven tools and a conversational approach that will guide you with confidence and competence toward a greater fulfillment of God's will for your life.What You Do Best provides reflection questions for each chapter that help you journal or discuss what you are learning with others, as well as Scripture passages for further study. You'll learn about the importance and use of spiritual gifts and how to identify the gifts God has given to you. You'll discover your unique relational style and uncover your life passion. What You Do Best helps you to closely examine yourself, assess your relationship with God, and reflect on what you need in order to thrive as the person you were created to be. You'll emerge from the process with a greater understanding of God, his purposes, your calling, and your role in this world. Each copy of the book includes access to three online self-assessments that help you to identify your unique spiritual gifts, relational style, and life passion.
What You Don't Know May Be Killing You
by Don ColbertYou know that proper diet, exercise, and rest can keep you in good health, but perhaps you wonder if you're doing enough. Perhaps you've seen family members and friends who took care of themselves devastated by illness. Was there something they could have done to prevent the disease or illness. The truth is...what you don't know may be killing you. Dr. Don Colbert's answers and updated information may surprise you AND help you!
What You Don't Know May Be Killing You: Tips to Avoid Disease
by Don ColbertMAKE BETTER HEALTH DECISIONS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. You already know that proper diet, exercise, controlling your environment and rest can keep you in good health. But you're still not sure you're doing enough. You may have seen family or friends devastated by illness-even those who took great care of themselves. Could they have done more to prevent disease? What they did probably helped. But there's more to creating and sustaining good health than you may know. The truth is... WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW MAY BE KILLING YOU!Dr. Don Colbert faced personal health struggles, and when his own profession was unable to give him answers or help, he turned to more natural health-related disciplines. The answers he found surprised him then, and this new, updated information may surprise you today!
What You Need to Know About Bible Prophecy in 12 Lessons
by Max AndersProphets. Rapture. Tribulation. Judgment. End times. Learn what the Bible has to say about prophecy, how Christians differ in their views of the end times, and what the universals are on which all Christians agree.
What You Need to Know About Defending Your Faith in 12 Lessons: The What You Need to Know Study Guide Series
by Max AndersToday believers encounter a dizzying array of religious options. What You Need to Know About Defending your Faith gives every believer who wants answers complete training that will firm up their faith and provide confidence in sharing the gospel.
What You Need to Know About Islam and Muslims
by George BraswellGeared toward both the student and the interested general reader, What You Need to Know About Islam and Muslims is an all-you-need-to-know-and-more book about the Islam. Written in simple language, this book describes to Christians the story of Islam and the Muslim people, and their aggressive plans to establish Islam in every culture.