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The Confidence Effect: Every Woman's Guide to the Attitude That Attracts Success
by Grace KilleleaIn the twenty-first-century workplace, women are encouraged to step up, lean in, take charge, go for it . . . yet how much has actually changed regarding the makeup of leadership when it comes to adding women’s voices? While it's easy to still blame a corporate culture that favors men, seasoned executive Grace Killelea identifies another culprit: a surprising disparity in confidence--with men typically prone to overestimate their abilities, and women too often selling themselves short. For real change to take place within the workforce when it comes to adding more women’s voices within leadership, we must get beyond knowing that we simply have the ability as women to speak out, take risks, and fill leadership positions; we must become more confident that we can do those things with excellence!The Confidence Effect moves beyond research, statistics, and cheerleading, and focuses on what’s really important: how women can become more confident, one step at a time. While developing the four Rs of Success--relationships, reputation, results, and resilience--women will learn how best to:• Build circles of influence• Seize opportunities they normally avoid• Leverage and promote their skills• Cultivate executive presence• Bounce back from setbacks• And moreYou’ve been encouraged to get in the game your entire life, yet you remain on the sidelines. Why? Become more confident in who you are and what you can do, and claim the success you deserve!
When I Get Where I'm Going: On the Far Side of the Sky
by Rivers Rutherford George TerenWhen you’re comforting a grieving friend or loved one and need the right words, When I Get Where I’m Going says it all. The thoughtful and sensitive lyrics of the number one hit song by the same name by Brad Paisley and Dolly Parton, have moved countless radio listeners to tears, while at the same time provided comfort to people who have lost loved ones. When I Get Where I’m Going is a beautifully illustrated book that is the perfect, sensitive touch to help someone through their most difficult moments.
New Orleans Cocktails: An Elegant Collection of Over 100 Recipes Inspired by the Big Easy (City Cocktails)
by Sarah BairdN'awlins. Crescent City. The Big Easy. New Orleans is full of culture and at the heart of this culture…cocktails!Immerse yourself in the magic and mystery of the city with this fun and elegant new guide to the best bars and cocktails of New Orleans. Far more than just a cocktail recipe book, New Orleans Cocktails features signature creations by the best mixologists in the Big Easy, inspired by Crescent City musicians, writers, and revolutionaries alike featuring:More than 100 of New Orleans' most exciting cocktails and bartender originals, including:New Orleans classics like the Sazerac (at the Sazerac Bar, of course) and Arnaud's twist on the French 75, drinks inspired by the city's history, like the absinthe-filled Jean LaFitte CocktailA Brief History of New Orleans cocktailsSoundtrack suggestions to transport you to the birthplace of JazzBartending techniques and preparations to make exquisite cocktails at homeTips for the first-time New Orleans visitor drinking their way around the cityCocktail terminology for understanding what you hear and what you readIconic drinks like the Classic Hurricane that will transport you to Bourbon StreetYou'll also find invaluable insider tips from local bartenders, including a Q&A with Ann Tuennerman, founder of Tales of the Cocktail! Concoct your own authentic Mardi Gras celebration without ever leaving your zip code with this comprehensive guide to the art of New Orleans cocktail making.
What Customers Crave: How to Create Relevant and Memorable Experiences at Every Touchpoint
by Nicholas WebbThink you know your customers? You better be more assured than just thinking you do, because your success depends on it! The best companies in the world first research exhaustively what their customers desire, and then they deliver it in memorable and deeply human experiences--resulting in success previously believed to be unachievable. So once again, how well do you know your customers?In a hyperconnected economy that is radically changing consumer expectations, this vital expectation for any successful business is not always easy. But in What Customers Crave, author and business strategist Nicholas Webb simplifies this critical task into being able to confidently answer two questions: What do your customers love? What do they hate?Jam-packed with tools and examples, this must-have resource helps businesses reinvent how they engage with customers (both physical and virtual). Learn how to:• Gain invaluable insights into who your customers are and what they care about• Use listening posts and Contact Point Innovation to refine customer types• Engineer experiences for each micromarket that are not only exceptional, but insanely relevant• Connect across the five most important touchpoints• Co-create with your customers• And more!It’s time to reinvent the ways you engage with your customers. Because when you learn to provide for them exactly what they want, they not only bring along their wallets but those belong to their friends as well!
7 Steps to Raising a Bilingual Child
by Steven Parker Naomi Steiner Susan HayesFind out why early childhood is the best time to teach your child a second language and learn how to do it with this step-by-step guide.The best time to learn a second language is as a child. During childhood, the brain is more receptive to language learning than at any other time in life. Aware that a second language can enrich their child's understanding of other cultures and bring future job opportunities in a world drawn ever closer by globalization, many parents today are motivated to raise their children bilingual.7 Steps to Raising a Bilingual Child helps parents in both monolingual and multilingual families determine and achieve their bilingual goals for their child, whether those goals are understanding others, the ability to speak a second language, reading and/or writing in two languages, or some combination of all of these. The authors will:explain how the brain learns more than one language,explode common myths,address frequently asked questions,and reveal an array of resources available to families.Packed with insightful anecdotes and powerful strategies, 7 Steps to Raising a Bilingual Child is a one-of-a-kind guidebook for those seeking to provide their children with a uniquely valuable experience.
God's Words of Life for Women: Devotions and Bible Verses for Every Season – Over 40 Topically Arranged Devotional Entries (God's Words of Life)
by ZondervanFind inspiration and encouragement from God's Word for navigating the joys and challenges of life.Whether you are looking for wisdom, dealing with anxiety, struggling with disappointment, or are filled with praise to the Lord, God's Words of Life for Women is filled with Scripture promises and devotional insights to help you navigate any season of life.With hundreds of Bible verses covering more than 40 topics, God's Words of Life for Women will provide you with encouragement and wisdom directly from God's Word. Each devotional entry features several written-out Bible verses that speak to a specific topic along with devotional insights from godly women, including Joni Eareckson Tada, Ruth Bell Graham, Emilie Barnes, Rosa Parks, Elisabeth Elliot, Ann Kiemel Anderson, Marjorie Holmes, and others.God's Words of Life for Women will help you navigate life's challenges, giving you biblical insights on topics like:Accepting othersGrief and deathFrustrationDepressionThankfulnessSelf-WorthRestAnd many more This beautifully designed devotional makes a wonderful gift for women for Mother's Day, birthdays, Christmas, Valentine's Day, or any special occasion.Whether you're looking for assurance during tough times or mindful reflection in seasons of gratitude, God's Words of Life for Women is a timeless resource to nurture your heart and soul.
The Onyx Stones: Mystery of the Underground People
by Debby L. JohnstonWhen a mysterious boy arrives at her bedside, a despairing young accident victim resents his intrusion. Twelve-year-old Cricket Dalton is convinced her life is over. What good is living if you can&’t move or feel anything below your neck? And, worse yet, you&’ve been relegated indefinitely to a dreary nursing home. The mysterious Josh makes Cricket talk, and he nearly force-feeds her pancakes to get her to eat. Then, one day, Josh introduces Cricket to his magic onyx stones. With one click of the stones, the two of them fly to a city on an unknown planet. There, Cricket and Josh are forced to escape from a heartless crowd. As they flee, they encounter other people in hiding—people who survive on nightly dumpster raids and a promise that one day a savior will come for them. Their plight reminds Cricket of Biblical End Times&’ prophecies on Earth, but their future seems more hopeless. Cricket&’s heart breaks for the little children trapped in the sunless underground labyrinth, and she and Josh devise a way to bring them food. With every visit, Cricket criticizes their God as having abandoned them. But, little by little, through the fugitives&’ stories of past persecution and rescue, the underground people convince her that hope does exist. They convince Cricket that the timeline of the prophecies indicates their rescue is near--to be preceded by a massive earthquake that will either bury or deliver them.Back at the nursing home, other changes are taking place. A new black nurse becomes Cricket&’s staunch defender and champion. A misguided nursing home director has taken extreme measures to uncover why, some mornings, Cricket&’s gown and bed socks indicate she has been walking. &“Is your paralysis a sham, Missy?&” the woman challenges. How can Cricket explain about the onyx-stone adventures and how, while on them, she can, indeed, walk? Surely, no one would believe her. But the new nurse, Marlene Grace, takes a chance. And Marlene Grace&’s dedication and love promise to make Cricket&’s quadriplegic life full and blessed.That promise is threatened, however, when, on a startling trip back to the planet, Cricket and Josh join their underground friends in a panicked race to escape the collapse of the labyrinth. The earthquake has begun . . .
Ocean's World Educator's Guide: An Island Tale of Discovery and Adventure (Ocean’s World)
by Carlos PenaVega Alexa PenaVegaOcean's World Educator's Guide is a companion to Ocean's World: An Island Tale of Discovery and Adventure by Carlos PenaVega and Alexa PenaVega. This guide can be utilized in the classroom, in a home school setting, or by parents seeking additional resources. Ideal for ages 4-8.
Reflections for the Grieving Soul: Meditations and Scripture for Finding Hope After Loss
by Mike NappaAs you mourn the loss of a loved one, this collection of intimate personal reflections, Scripture, and heartfelt prayers from a fellow griever offers comfort and hope in the days, months, and beyond as you navigate life after loss.The funeral comes and goes, and you're forced to deal with the chasm your loved one left behind. But grief doesn't operate on a predictable timeline. You may find yourself somewhere you didn't expect—drowning, kicking, or screaming—long after your loss. You may feel unable to talk to others—or to God.In Reflections for the Grieving Soul, widower and author Mike Nappa comes alongside you in your saddest hour, offering support and empathy. He gives you words of Scripture to meditate on at whatever pace you need, personal reflections from his own grief after losing his beloved wife, Amy, and accessible prayers for when you don&’t know how or what to pray. This honest and moving collection offers:Comfort as you seek God in your griefUnderstanding about the regret, fear, and anger you may feelPowerful Bible verses to meet you in your loss and painHonest prayers to help you cry out to God Whether you've lost someone you love or know someone who is grieving, this comforting book is a balm for weary souls and a source of peace in the most difficult times.
Preparing Your Heart for Marriage: Devotions for Engaged Couples (A 30-Day Devotional)
by Gary ThomasDiscover how to grow closer to the Lord in the days leading up to your wedding so you can be spiritually ready for all the days after your wedding.The wedding is planned, but are you spiritually prepared for your wedding day?Engagement is bursting with promise, hope, joy, and anticipation of all kinds. It can also be one of the busiest times your life. For some, planning a wedding, with all the decisions involved, can feel less like the exciting onset of marriage and more like a tedious to-do list. Amidst the busyness, this devotional is designed to encourage and guide you through the spiritual priorities and challenges that lie ahead in order to grow a joy-filled marriage brimming with love, grace, and God's blessing.In addition to helping you celebrate the joys of marriage and become radically connected as you create an even deeper passionate relationship, this lovely book also provides encouraging entries that will help you deal with common issues such as:Building physical and emotional intimacyRepairing trustCelebrating differencesBeing a team playerManaging finances With a special section on the marriage vows and thoughtful meditations for the bride and groom, Preparing Your Heart for Marriage will help you grow in your relationship as a couple on your journey from &“me&” to &“we.&”
God Only Knows: Can You Trust Him With The Secret?
by Joe CampMeet the ordinary but unqualified proof that you can accomplish whatever you want to accomplish in life, no matter how impossible it might seem. God planted that passion in your heart and will use it to make your life extraordinary. Against the odds. This is a riveting true story that dares you to dream.Joe Camp showed his film to every studio in Hollywood and couldn&’t get a distributor. Nobody wanted Benji. Nobody. Zero. The following summer Variety reported that the movie was the #3 box office gross of all movies for the year. In spite of all the folks who were so quick to say: You can&’t do that! That&’s impossible! Give up! Quit. Sit down. Shut up. Go away. If it could be done somebody would have done it already.God&’s hand at work. Up close and personal.And what a story this book is as Joe Camp learns how every devastation that he believed to be surely the end of life as he knew it had to happen exactly as God orchestrated it or there never would&’ve been a Benji. Or six Benji films. And there never would&’ve been a bestselling book changing the lives of horses all across the planet. Or a second love of his life after his Carolyn was called home.God Only Knows is a true story that reads like a spellbinding novel, emotionally involving and packed with suspense while totally shredding our resistance to fully trusting God with our every devastation so that we might see our adversities for what they are: God molding us, strengthening us, teaching us how to get past the multitude of obstacles that any worthwhile dream will throw at us.&“My fondest hope is that this book might inspire you to mount a white horse and charge off after things worthwhile, to reach for heights heretofore perceived as unreachable, to adventure into uncharted waters with passion, honesty and God by your side . . . and leave this world a better place for your effort.&” --Joe Camp
The Case for Progressive Dispensationalism: The Interface Between Dispensational and Non-Dispensational Theology
by Robert SaucyDebate abounds on the future of Israel and Israel's relation to the church, not only between dispensationalists and non-dispensationalists, but among dispensationalists themselves. In the past that debate has sometimes been acrimonious, and proponents of the differing viewpoints have found little common ground. In recent years, however, views have been modified and developed so that the dialogue is increasingly by cooperation and a mutual exploration of diverse ideas. The Case for Progressive Dispensationalism is intended to enlighten the debate in that same irenic spirit. The book is solidly dispensational in perspective in affirming that the Old Testament prophecies are completely fulfilled in the future, that the nation of Israel has a prophetic future, and that Israel is not the church. Dr. Saucy departs from classic dispensationalism, however, in showing that (1) the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy begins in the present church age, and (2) the church is not a parenthesis in God's program but represents a continuity with the Old Testament messianic program. This modified dispensationalism seeks to satisfy many of the objections of non-dispensational approaches to eschatology while retaining the crucial elements of biblical interpretation that characterize dispensational thought.
Forward Bible Study Guide: Discovering God's Presence and Purpose in Your Tomorrow
by Dr. David JeremiahIn this six-session video Bible study (DVD/digital downloads sold separately), bestselling author Dr. David Jeremiah reminds us that the Christian life is to be lived looking forward and with our eyes fixed on the race in front of us—not looking back over at our shoulder at the other runners or the past. In the Bible, the apostle said as much when he wrote, "Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 3:12-14 (NKJV).Dr. Jeremiah draws on this key verse to show that while it is good at times to look back, we need to make sure that we don't go back and allow the past to dictate our future. We need to celebrate our good memories but also celebrate our bad memories with finality—thanking God for the lessons that He has taught us through the experience and committing to use those lesson to make positive changes in our lives. We then need to allow our past memories to cultivate our dreams—boldly stepping into the mission God has for us and allowing Him to continually transform us to be more like Christ.Now is the time to step past our comfort and our failure. Now is the time to move forward in following God.Designed for use with the Forward Video Study available on DVD or streaming video, sold separately.
How Jesus Saves: Atonement for Ordinary People
by Joshua M. McNall"How does Jesus save us by dying on the cross?"One night, as Josh McNall was talking with his young daughter before bedtime, she asked him this seemingly simple question. How would you answer?The fact that "Jesus saves" is perhaps the most basic claim of Christianity. Theologians and scholars refer to the way Jesus saves us as the atonement. the follow-up question—How does he save?—demands the attention not just of theologians but of every Christ follower. How exactly does a brutal and shameful crucifixion bring salvation? Why does the Bible call it good news, and why should we?In How Jesus Saves, McNall—professor and host of the podcast Outpost Theology—answers common questions and resolves misunderstandings that many people have about the atonement. You'll explore questions like:If Jesus conquered death, why doesn't it look like it?How could an innocent person justly pay the penalty for the guilty?Why couldn't God simply forgive apart from the cross?Doesn't following Jesus' sacrificial example actually enable abuse?Through Scripture, story, and real-life applications, McNall addresses this great Christian doctrine with simplicity without sacrificing the nuance it demands.Clear and readable, How Jesus Saves will deepen your faith and commitment as a Christian, giving you the comprehension and confidence you need to explain the atonement not only to your curious loved ones but also to skeptics who might challenge your faith.This book includes reflection questions at the end of each chapter.
Pleasing God: The Greatest Joy and Highest Honor
by R.T. KendallPleasing God is a practical resource for Christian living that inspires believers to seek the greatest honor of anyone's lifetime--to have the privilege of pleasing God.Christ's total forgiveness means that we do not have to earn our salvation. When we give our lives to Jesus, we are justified by faith alone. Good works are not required. Prayer is not required. Practicing total forgiveness is not required. Wow--what a gift! But chances are, if you have been born again you want to do good works. You want to pray. You want to forgive and love your enemies. You desire to please God.In Pleasing God, bestselling author and well-known preacher, R.T. Kendall, unfolds the meaning of persistent faith. Starting with the story of Enoch, Dr. Kendall explores biblical teachings that call believers to "find out what pleases the Lord" (Ephesians 5:10).With biblical teaching, personal stories, and humble wisdom, Dr. Kendall answers these questions:What pleases God (and what displeases Him)?Why should we please God?How should we please God?Imagine the joy and peace that will come from pleasing God more than seeking approval from others. The world needs this book!
Set Adrift: Deconstructing What You Believe Without Sinking Your Faith
by John Marriott Sean McDowellHow to analyze and reevaluate your Christian beliefs and experiences in the church while keeping the core of your faith intact.The number of Christians leaving the church today is significant. Many feel there is no place for them within the faith—they no longer feel at home in their church community or tradition. For various reasons, they are unsettled by the version of Christianity they've inherited.Stripping away the nonessential aspects of Christianity, Sean McDowell and John Marriott will help you navigate the jarring questions and cultural challenges that lead many to walk away from the faith. You'll come to recognize that there are other ways Christians throughout history have understood what faithfulness to Jesus looks like.Each chapter provides practical advice on how to disassemble, rethink, and reassemble beliefs that are truly Christian and culturally and personally relevant. You'll learn how you can continue to seek an authentic faith by:Establishing Jesus and his teachings as the foundation.Utilizing the creeds as boundary markers of what is essential.Seeing the entire Bible as a truthful revelation from God.Seeing Christianity as a historic and global tradition that encompasses diverse communities and viewpoints. The authors of this book can personally identify with the process of disillusionment that many young believers go through. They wrote Set Adrift as people who had to navigate their own way back through the fog of deconstruction. They wrote it to offer their own personal suggestions for what to do when you're not sure what to believe anymore.
God the Creator Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Our Beginning, Our Rebellion, and Our Way Back (The Story Bible Study Series)
by Randy FrazeeHeaven and earth are woven more closely together than we might think. In this 8-session video Bible study (streaming included), enter the creation of the world and the first movements of God's perfect plan to deliver his people.Throughout the Bible—from its very first pages to the culmination of Christ's return—there are two parallel dramas unfolding:The lower story, which describes the events from our human perspective.The upper story, which reveals how the events unfold from God's perspective.The objective of God the Creator—the first in a series of three small-group studies in The Story series—is to introduce you to these lower and upper stories as told in the Old Testament books of Genesis through Ruth. As you read these narratives—featuring characters such as Adam, Eve, Abraham, Sarah, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Gideon, and Ruth—you will see how God has been weaving our lower story into the greater upper story that he has been writing.This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:The study guide itself—with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and Scripture readings.An individual access code to stream all eight video sessions online (you don't need to buy a DVD!).Sessions include:The Beginning of Life as We Know It (Genesis 1–11)God Builds a Nation (Genesis 12–36)From Slave to Deputy Pharaoh (Genesis 37–50)Deliverance (Exodus 1–17)Wanderings (Exodus 18–Numbers 27)The Battle Begins (Joshua 1–24)A Few Good Men . . . and Women (Judges 1–21)The Faith of a Foreign Woman (Ruth 1–4)The God the Creator Study Guide is part of The Story Bible Study Series: a three-part Bible study drawn from Randy Frazee's bestselling The Story, which reveals the Bible as a single, continuous narrative of God and his people.Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2027. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.
Act Like Jesus Bible Study Guide: How Can I Put My Faith into Action? (Believe Bible Study Series)
by Randy FrazeeRandy Frazee walks you and your group through the spiritual workouts we need every day to develop a lifestyle of loving God and loving others.We all want to live more like Jesus lived, but simply wanting to and trying harder isn't enough. To truly become like Jesus, our beliefs need to not only inform us but also transform us. It is the practice of reaching up to God and out to others that will drive beliefs from our head to our heart.Act Like Jesus teaches the life-giving spiritual disciplines that will lead us in fulfilling our mission to love God and love our neighbor.In this 8-session, video-based Bible study (DVD/streaming video sold separately), you'll develop practices such as:How to pray more deeply and attentively.How to develop lasting, Christ-centered relationships.How to share your faith with authenticity.And you'll explore the answers to essential questions like:How do I worship God?How much of my life does God want?How do I use my money to serve God?What spiritual gifts has God given me? This study is adapted from the Act portions of the Believe Study Guide and Think, Act, Be Like Jesus by Randy Frazee. It's designed for use with the Act Like Jesus Video Study (9780310119050) available on DVD or streaming video, sold separately.
Selling to Anyone Over the Phone: Connect With Every Customer; Generate Better Leads; Close More Sales
by Renee Walkup Sandra McKeeThis easy-to-follow guide for salespeople trying to generate product excitement over the phone provides quick strategies to help you boost your success rate.As more and more organizations scale back on their in-the-field sales operations, sales pros have had to focus their energy and skills on closing deals over the phone--and doing it faster than ever before. Authors Renee P. Walkup and Sandra McKee have included new chapters on using advanced technology (e.g., webinars and teleconferencing) and selling to customers from other cultures and countries.Selling to Anyone Over the Phone teaches you how to:ensure callbacks,build trust,partner with decision makers,and use personality-matching techniques to build connections with and relate to people they can&’t see face-to-face.Complete with an invaluable appendix on handling customer complaints and new sample call dialogs, Selling to Anyone Over the Phone simplifies an increasingly important facet of the sales role so you can get back to doing what you do best--providing excellent products and services to your customers and exceeding your sales goals.
Think Like Jesus Bible Study Guide: What Do I Believe and Why Does It Matter? (Believe Bible Study Series)
by Randy FrazeeRandy Frazee teaches you and your group how to confidently know what you believe and how to dig into Scripture to see for yourself the biblical foundation for those beliefs.Think about the last time someone put you on the spot and questioned what this whole Christianity thing is all about. Maybe they asked you why going to church matters, or how you could possibly believe the Bible, or how God could really care if there's so much bad happening in the world. Do you feel unsettled by questions like these? In this 8-session, video-based Bible study (DVD/streaming video sold separately), you'll dig into eight key beliefs about a Jesus-follower's relationship with God and with others. And you'll explore the answers to essential questions like:Who Is God?Does God Care About Me?How Do I Have a Relationship with God?How Does the Bible Guide My Life?Who Am I in Christ?What Is the Purpose of the Church?How Does God Value People?What Is Eternity Going to Be Like? This study is adapted from the Think portions of the Believe Study Guide and Think, Act, Be Like Jesus by Randy Frazee. It&’s designed for use with the Think Like Jesus Video Study (9780310118558) available on DVD or streaming video, sold separately.
Love Welcome Serve: Recipes that Gather and Give
by Amy Nelson HannonFeel the magical joy of hospitality squeeze your heart as you serve up a delicious helping of home-cooked goodness! These crowd-pleasing comfort food recipes will be a hit at your dinner table whether it's a busy weeknight or a slow Sunday afternoon.Living in the South for more than twenty years as a pastor's wife confirmed Amy Hannon's long-held belief that when you cook for people, they feel cared for. There's just something unique and magical about serving people a homecooked meal. Love Welcome Serve will equip you to open your home and your heart and connect with family and friends over delicious food.This beautiful cookbook offers easy-to-prepare, crowd-pleasing, comfort recipes, such as:Roast Beef CobblerGreen Chile and Lime Steak FajitasToasted Coconut and Bacon PopcornComfort Chicken Pot PieGrilled Corn and Feta Salad30-Minute Spinach-Artichoke PenneLoaded Southern GuacamoleChocolate Peanut Butter Dream PieEuna Mae's &“Peach&” Fried Pies It also includes: Recipes for dishes that stretch so that you can cook for crowds and still have time to enjoy their companyPortable comfort meals that can be easily prepared and transportedSuggestions for stocking your pantry and fridge so that you're prepared to pull off a quick, yummy mealHelpful tips for making ahead, freezing, doubling, preparing, and taking shortcuts In Love Welcome Serve you will be equipped to live out lifegiving hospitality right in your own kitchen. You will see with your own eyes the enormous privilege of cooking for your family and friends as you create treasured memories and lifelong warm fuzzies. It's time to change the world one pot pie at a time!
I'll Be There (But I'll Be Wearing Sweatpants) Workbook: Finding Unfiltered, Real-Life Friendships in this Crazy, Chaotic World
by Amy Weatherly Jess JohnstonThe perfect "sister" to the long-awaited book, I'll Be There (But I'll Be Wearing Sweatpants) from Sister, I Am With You founders, Amy Weatherly and Jess Johnston—this official workbook addresses the value of authentic friendships and helps you develop them.Many women today feel trapped in an epidemic of loneliness. But it shouldn't feel like this...and it doesn't have to! You can stand beside those who encourage you, lift you up, see you, and remind you that you aren't alone in this crazy, messy, rollercoaster life (and you can do the same for others).This workbook provides the practical steps on how to get there. Inside these pages, you'll apply the thirteen most common obstacles to true connection and discover actionable steps to solve each one.With hilariously relatable vulnerability, Amy Weatherly and Jess Johnston offer an-easy-to-follow road map to reach the kind of lasting friendships we all desperately need. Amy and Jess show us how to:Break free from unhealthy habits and insecurities that distance us from others.Find the confidence to live freely without fear of rejection.Intentionally pursue friendships in everyday life and all sorts of situations.The I'll Be There (But I'll Be Wearing Sweatpants) Workbook is designed specifically to be used while reading the main book. It's structured to provide ample space for notetaking and jotting down your insights and ah-ha! moments.
Know the Creeds and Councils (KNOW Series)
by Justin S. HolcombIn every generation, the Christian church must interpret and restate its bedrock beliefs, answering the challenges and concerns of the day. This accessible overview walks readers through centuries of creeds, councils, catechisms, and confessions—not with a dry focus on dates and places, but with an emphasis on the living tradition of Christian belief and why it matters for our lives today.As a part of the KNOW series, Know the Creeds and Councils is designed for personal study or classroom use, but also for small groups and Sunday schools wanting to more deeply understand the foundations of the faith.Each chapter covers a key statement of faith and includes a discussion of its historical context, a simple explanation of the statement’s content and key points, reflections on contemporary and ongoing relevance, and discussion questions.
A Guide to Theological Reflection: A Fresh Approach for Practical Ministry Courses and Theological Field Education
by Jim Wilson Earl WaggonerFeedback and evaluation, both of oneself and by others, are the lifeblood of a successful ministry experience. In A Guide to Theological Reflection, experienced practical ministry professors Jim Wilson and Earl Waggoner introduce the processes and tools of theological reflection for ministry.Effective evaluation includes critique and potential course correction for the honest and willing minister, as well as positive affirmation of how one's desires influence good ministry decisions. A Guide to Theological Reflection introduces tools by which a minister can interact with his or her own thoughts, beliefs, and feelings; external feedback, such as that of a ministry supervisor; and Scripture to inform deep and transformative theological reflection.Designed as a textbook for practical ministry courses and theological field education, A Guide to Theological Reflection can also be used in ministry contexts. It provides guidance for students, ministers-in-training, mentors, and advisors, laying a theoretical foundation for theological reflection and demonstrating step-by-step how to practice it well.
Do Christians, Muslims, and Jews Worship the Same God?: Four Views (Counterpoints: Bible and Theology)
by ZondervanDuring a time of global conflict, the theological question of whether Muslims, Jews, and Christians worship the same God carries political baggage. Is the God of ISIS the same as the God of Israel? Do Sunni Muslims and Protestant Christians pray to the same Creator and Sustainer of the universe?In this Counterpoints volume, five leading scholars present the main religious perspectives on this question, demonstrating how to think carefully about an issue where opinions differ and confusion abounds.All Worship the Same God: Religious Pluralist View (Wm. Andrew Schwartz and John B. Cobb, Jr.)All Worship the Same God: Referring to the Same God View (Francis J. Beckwith)Jews and Christians Worship the Same God: Shared Revelation View (Gerald R. McDermott)None Worship the Same God: Different Conceptions View (Jerry L. Walls)Contributors examine related subtopics such as:The difference between God being referentially the same and essentially the sameWhat "the same" means when referring to GodThe significance of the Trinity in this discussionWhether religious inclusivism is inferred by certain understandings of God's samenessThe appropriateness of interfaith worship.Additional essays by Joseph Cumming and David W. Shenk explore the implications of this question specifically for Christians wanting to minister among, and build relationships with, Muslims. Insightful, gracious, and relevant, Do Christians, Muslims, and Jews Worship the Same God? sheds light on one of the most important theological issues of our day.The Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.