- Table View
- List View
75 Ways for Managers to Hire, Develop, and Keep Great Employees
by Paul FalconeProducts and services will change with demand, but one thing that will always be required for a company&’s success is having the right people working hard for you.As a manager, are you cultivating this vital resource? Is there more you could be doing? In this accessible and practical playbook, HR expert and author Paul Falcone helps take the guesswork out of this crucial element for success.In 75 Ways for Managers to Hire, Develop, and Keep Great Employees, Falcone shows managers how to:Identify the best and brightest talentHire for organizational compatibilityAddress uncomfortable workplace situationsCreate an environment that motivatesRetain restless top performersDelegate in a way that develops your staffEvery HR executive has a laundry list of things they wish managers knew--best practices that would enable the entire organization to operate more effectively. Falcone&’s book 75 Ways for Managers to Hire, Develop, and Keep Great Employees has encapsulated all of this for you in a single indispensable resource!
In God's Image: For Teenagers and New Believers
by Shirley P. SoonAs a Sunday School teacher and church librarian for over 25years, Shirley had noticed a need for student information concerning Bible Theology and the Gospel message, along with development of a Christian&’s relationship with God. Three years ago, in 2014, Shirley started to write Bible Articles to teach Christian High School teenagers about Bible Theology and important elements of the Gospel. Having read for many years, some of the theological works of strong early Christians, Shirley felt the Lord&’s leading to provide material that teenagers and beginning adult Christians could easily understand. Thus, came about this book. As a lay person, Shirley does not claim complete knowledge of the Bible and its teachings. Any mistakes in not giving credit to other writers are not intentional. Shirley welcomes criticism and correction. The book material is meant to add to and supplement current Sunday School curriculums, and not to replace them.
Catch a Better Life: (A 365-Day Devotional) – Perfect Christian Men and Women Who Love to Fish
by Jimmy HoustonBass fishing pro Jimmy Houston gives outdoor enthusiasts from beginners to bassmasters spiritual insights and fishing tips in this yearlong devotional.What does a fishing lure have to do with following Jesus? How can casting our lines remind us of our commitment to godly living? In what ways does the underwater world teach us about God's purposes? In Catch a Better Life, hugely popular pro fisherman Jimmy Houston shares wisdom from the Bible along with plenty of savvy fishing advice. Each entry in this 365-day devotional includes:A Scripture verse from the Old or New TestamentA brief meditation that applies insights from the art of fishing to spiritual growthA pro fishing tip With its colorful photos and a presentation page, this full-color book makes a perfect gift for:The outdoor enthusiastAnyone who loves to fish or wants to learnFollowers of Jimmy Houston as TV host and fisher extraordinaireRetirement parties, Father's Day, Grandparents' Day, birthdays, Christmas If you love God's creation--along with the excitement of the catch--and want to grow in your spiritual life, reel in this fisherman's devotional guide to following God with purpose.
Rock Bottom
by Mallory BorrelliA memoir from childhood neglect, emotional abuse, and a broken home to a teenage pregnancy. Difficulty in trusting others led to a battle of depression and uncertainty in where life was headed. The teenage pregnancy led to a difficult marriage filled with lies, affairs, drug involvement, and eventually a painful divorce. Growing up with a narcissistic mother and alcoholic father led to making difficult decisions with very little guidance. Shortly after the divorce I found myself involved in two more bad relationships with narcissists that took advantage of my empathy and robbed me. I lost my home, battled high debts, and my children lost their father due to drugs. Life seemed impossible. Tragic events took a toll on my mental and physical health. When the nightmares, depression, and anxiety consumed me I turned to therapy. I began taking prescription medications to help. The meds caused severe side effects that led to more poor choices. I contemplated working in a gentlemens club. I ended up in a relationship with my husbandÆs brother and quit eating for several months. My story is a reminder of how childhood trauma leads to the choices we make as adults, but there is hope. Without faith and prayer, I would have never made it out alive. God took my pain to use it for the greater good when I gave my life to him. He turned all of my mistakes and losses around to help me get where I am today in healthy relationships, with an education, and out of depression. You are never too far gone.
The Capital One Story: How the Upstart Financial Institution Charged Toward Market Leadership (The Business Storybook Series)
by Mary Curran HackettWhat can you learn from the most successful companies in the world? The Capital One Story will help you understand and adopt the competitive strategies, workplace culture, and daily business practices that enabled an unlikely credit card startup to revolutionize the credit industry.After twenty-five years in the credit card business, Capital One has earned its place in wallets across the world. When the company&’s two young founders set out to individualize credit, the financial world thought they were crazy…until it was clear that they weren&’t.Working in the banking industry, Richard Fairbank and Nigel Morris saw that the one-size-fits all standard that the credit card companies employed was leaving big money on the table. They cracked the code and figured out how to customize the credit card experience by offering personalized designs, credit limits, and rewards, revolutionizing the way the credit card industry operated.Known for their ubiquitous advertising campaigns with A-list talent such as Jennifer Garner and Samuel L. Jackson, the youngest bank in the business was once turned down by every one of their competitors but has since grown to dominate the industry.Through the story of Capital One, you&’ll learn:How to recognize underserved sections of a market.How rejection by every company in the business doesn&’t mean it&’s time to quit.How to determine what people want and how to get it to them.How to employ marketing campaigns that will change the way people live.Discover how this iconic organization got it right and created a successful long-lasting business, and how you can do the same for your company.
Truth Runner (Son of Angels, Jonah Stone)
by Jerel LawFaced with unparalleled grief, will Jonah return to Elohim?Parents are looking for fiction that makes Christianity exciting for their kids. This series is the first Christian answer to Percy Jackson, the Kane Chronicles, the Secret Series, and other middle grade series packed with action and adventure. But the message is solidly based in Scripture, conveying that God is always in control.It has been a trying six months for Jonah, Eliza, and Jeremiah Stone. They have been grieving over the loss of their nephilim mother, who was murdered by Abaddon&’s forces. As part angels, the siblings have been in school with other children of nephilim to hone their special powers.In Truth Runner, Jonah has left Angel School and attempts to forget Elohim&’s calling by moving back to his hometown and starting high school as a &“normal&” kid. But Jonah can still see fallen angels—and the evil they&’re doing. When Jonah realizes the Fallen are attacking his friends without their knowledge, he is faced with a choice: continue to ignore it and forge his own path, or remember who he really is and fight for his friends. As Jonah&’s story begins to resemble his Biblical character&’s namesake, will he turn back to Elohim&’s path for his life?"Son of Angels, Jonah Stone" series:Is perfect for middle grade readers ages 9-13 who love action, adventure, and faithMakes a great summer reading book, school goal, or homeschool book clubIs a Christian-based supernatural seriesMeets national education standardsContains a bonus chapter from Jerel Law&’s new book - Evan Miller Is Waking Down (available in eBook editions only)Don&’t miss the other books in the series:Spirit Fighter (Book 1)Fire Prophet (Book 2)Shadow Chaser (Book 3)
Romanticize Your Life: 365 Simple Ways to Embrace the Beauty of Every Day (A Self-Care Guide to Greater Contentment, Inspiration, Purpose, Affirmation, and Personal Growth)
by Harper CelebrateDiscover how to get more joy in your life. Embark on a journey to enjoy life&’s simple pleasures, recover wonder, and taste freedom as you infuse magnificence into ordinary moments.Romanticize Your Life that invites you to usher in a "slow era" of life and reclaim the sweet moments of wonder that often get lost amid the hustle and the bustle, the worries, the what-ifs, and regrets. Tucked within every day are simple opportunities to live with greater mindfulness and joy every season, 365 days a year. You can start any day of the year (today is the best day to start!) and make it the beginning of your "new year" filled with more contentment and less worry. Through engaging and fun inspirations for every day of the calendar year, Romanticize Your Life offers creative ideas for infusing magnificence and true luxury into ordinary moments. Entries focus on various aspects of romanticizing your life like:BeautySelf-careConnectingCreatingNatureCozinessIdentityDreaming In Romanticize Your Life you will get the digital detox you've been longing for as you are prompted to engage in tactile, "real" experiences. Who knows, perhaps this week you will . . .Rearrange the furniture in your bedroom to create an entirely new vibe.Wake up earlier than usual and enjoy your morning coffee with the sunrise.Take yourself on a solo date to a movie. (Yes, you would like popcorn, thank you!)Cook dinner by candlelight and invite friends over to share in the ambiance.Handwrite a letter to someone you haven&’t connected with in a while.Go to a farmer's market to get fresh produce and a bouquet of flowers (because you deserve them!). Big or small, every moment of your experience matters. Embracing those simple pleasures with an intentional mindset frees you to discover that they were extraordinary all along. Romanticize Your Life can help you approach your days with purpose because you are the main character in your unique and fabulous story!
When to Walk Away Bible Study Guide: Finding Freedom from Toxic People
by Gary ThomasIn this six-session video Bible study (DVD/streaming video not included), bestselling author Gary Thomas draws on Jesus' example to teach us how to handle difficult relationships—and to help us discern when we should walk away. As Christians, we may feel that imitating Christ's love means we must always meet the needs of unhealthy people in our lives and endure poisonous relationships. Many of us have dealt with toxic individuals who drain us of our joy and peace—who never seem to change no matter how long we wait or how hard we pray. It's a hard truth, but sometimes the best course is to distance ourselves from certain relationships and dedicate our energy elsewhere.Drawing from years of pastoral experience, Gary Thomas looks at biblical examples from the lives of Jesus, Paul, and Nehemiah to give you insightful, biblical wisdom that you can apply right away to the relationships around you. You'll discover how to:Learn the difference between difficult people and toxic people.Find refuge in God when you feel under attack.Discern when "enough is enough" and when to "wait it out."Keep a tender heart even in unhealthy relationships.Strengthen your defense and set healthy boundaries.Grow your inner strength and invest in reliable people.We can't let others steal our joy or our mission. It's time to follow Jesus' example to walk away from toxic people and walk toward healthy relationships. And as we do, it frees us to focus completely on the purpose that God has established for our lives.The When to Walk Away Study Guide includes teaching notes, discussion questions, Bible exploration, and personal study and reflection materials for in-between sessions.Designed for use with the When to Walk Away Video Study (9780310110361) available on DVD or streaming video, sold separately.
I Was There!: (Easter Insights)
by David YoungWhilst it is recognised that the death of Jesus has worldwide implications, this book is an attempt to put these events into a more personal context, hence the title &“I Was There&”.It is so easy to externalise the events leading up to and including the death and resurrection of Jesus but fail to internalise them by seeing ourselves as part of the story.These Easter Reflections are intended to help the reader see something of himself/herself through some of the characters present in the events of Palm Sunday leading up to Easter Day.
Experiencing Spiritual Intimacy: Women of Faith Study Guide Series (Women of Faith Study Guide Series)
by Christa J. Kinde Women of FaithWomen of Faith, renowned for their unique combination of personality and truth, offer fresh new messages in their fourth series of popular topical study guides. Titles include: Receiving God's Goodness Experiencing Spiritual Intimacy Contagious Joy Understanding Purpose Each study guide, teeming with insights and quotes from the conference speakers provides twelve weeks of Bible study, a leader's guide for small groups, and a special take-home reminder for each week's lesson.
Find the Fire: Ignite Your Inspiration--and Make Work Exciting Again
by Scott MautzWouldn&’t you love to feel as engaged and energized as you were on day one? The key is to quit waiting for it to happen and take control of the process yourself.Once upon a time, you probably learned the thrill of a good day&’s work and were inspired to work harder and accomplish more. Then the honeymoon ended, burnout set in, and you began going through the motions uninspired.?In Find the Fire, discover how you can shake off the malaise and dial up the motivation. Whether you're wrestling with fear, disconnectedness, boredom, lack of creative outlets, overwhelm, or other issues, you will find applicable insights, exercises, inspiring stories, checklists, and more as you learn about the nine forces that drain inspiration.In this compelling book, you will learn how to:reconnect with your coworkers and managers,boost your self-confidence and personal presence,and how to stay in control during tough times.Discover how to empower yourself, not waiting for others to fill that need, and how you can still produce work you&’re proud of, even after many years of performing the same tasks.You&’ve probably been asking yourself lately what inspires you now. But the more applicable question is, how did you lose the inspiration you once had in the first place? Learn to find that again.
Reclaiming the Lost Art of Biblical Meditation: Find True Peace in Jesus
by Robert J. MorganDiscover how to connect with God and grow spiritually as you practice biblical meditation.Do you long to deepen your intimacy with the Lord? To find a sense of soul-steadying peace? To lessen anxiety, reduce stress, and develop emotional strength? Then stop. Pause. And find the peace of meditation in a biblically sound way so you can be still and connect with God. More than two hundred times in the Bible, we are told to meditate, ponder, or think on, focusing our hearts and minds on God's Word and on Jesus. &“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight.&” (Psalm 19:14)In Reclaiming the Lost Art of Biblical Meditation, trusted Pastor Robert Morgan leads you through a journey into biblical meditation, which, he says, is thinking Scripture—not just reading Scripture or studying Scripture or even thinking about Scripture—but thinking Scripture, contemplating, visualizing, and personifying the precious truths God has given us.Reclaiming the Lost Art of Biblical Meditation examines the biblical roots of meditation and how you can benefit from this spiritual discipline. Biblical meditation will help you:Focus on the wonder of God and praise HimCalm your spiritDiscover insight into God's will Reclaiming the Lost Art of Biblical Meditation also contains a 10-day biblical meditation guide to start you on your journey in this life giving spiritual discipline.The practice is as easy and portable as your brain, as available as your imagination, as near as your Bible, and the benefits are immediate. As you ponder, picture, and personalize God's Word, you begin looking at life through His lens, viewing the world from His perspective. And as your thoughts become happier and holier and brighter, so do you.
Hearing the Message of Ecclesiastes: Questioning Faith in a Baffling World
by Christopher J. WrightThere is no easy answer to the meaning of life--even when you believe in God.The book of Ecclesiastes seeks to answer the question: "What do people gain from all their labors at which they toil under the sun?" The book's central character is Qoheleth, who wants to understand the meaning of life as far as he possibly can with the tools of his own empirical observation and reason. He struggles to reconcile the beautiful world that we love and enjoy with the baffling world of injustice, suffering, and death. Qoheleth circles around an abyss of nihilism and pessimism. He lives with unanswered questions. Yet he remains a believer.Old Testament scholar Christopher J. H. Wright invites you to join Qoheleth on a journey through wisdom literature from centuries ago, because the message of Ecclesiastes can be strangely reassuring as we put our faith to the test in today's post-modern era. There will be disorienting twists and turns and the occasional complete impasse as complex topics are discussed, like:The meaning of lifeMysteries of time and injusticeAmbiguities of work, politics, worship, and wealthHearing the Message of Ecclesiastes won't answer your questions about the meaning of life, but it will ultimately help you live in the tension of God's gifts in Genesis 1-2 and the fallen world of Genesis 3--and still go on trusting in the sovereign goodness of God.
The Discerning Life: An Invitation to Notice God in Everything
by Stephen MacchiaSpiritual discernment is a key theme in the Scriptures. From the Garden when Adam and Eve turned away from the simplest terms of a relationship with God, to the Garden when John the Apostle wrote the book of Revelation to a distracted people anticipating eternity, discerning God has been the heart of the matter. In modern times, however, we have forgotten the basic premise of practicing a preference for God, out of which we then are invited to live for God. Instead, we have implanted strategic planning, head-to-head battling, and will-of-God knowing in its place. In The Discerning Life, Stephen A. Macchia seeks to upend the one-eyed and limited Christian understandings of spiritual discernment and invite readers and leaders to reconsider how they prioritize the care of their souls, the grace of their communities, and the mission of their lives, churches, and organizations. When we have a fuller understanding of how spiritual discernment matters to the whole of our lives, we will in turn encourage others to follow likewise and then lean fully into the mission, mandate, and message of the whole counsel of God.
Staying the Journey: The Narrow Road
by CJ WilliamsonGiven all of life&’s distractions in this current culture, it is difficult to walk the narrow road. Between the desire to live a comfortable life we often make spiritual sacrifices that are detrimental to our overall spiritual health. Before we know it, we have widened the narrow road beyond recognition. The only problem is God doesn&’t widen His vision of the same road. So, together looking back at heroes of the faith mixed with personal stories of struggle and victory, this book will enhance your ability at staying the journey of the narrow road.
It's A Wonderful World: Inspiring Stories About Ordinary People and God's Grace
by Jill Van Opstal-PopaIt&’s a Wonderful World is a celebration of ordinary people whose lives cross in extraordinary ways at different parts of the world. Coming to the end of their own strength, and unsure of what to do next, the characters discover God&’s plan through His marvelous matchless grace in receiving the revelation of Jesus and what he can do, and how He heals and changes lives. Shown in the past lives of Jill&’s grandmothers, and Paul&’s grandparents, a binding of the generations together can be seen in their ordinary circumstances, mistakes, second chances, victories and joys. Looking back at how older generations struggled with their human desires, fears, and challenges, helps one to embrace his or her humanity, in order to then receive the supernatural solutions needed in everyday life. The stories of Paul and Jill&’s journey will compel one to look beyond himself to the greater needs of this world with its devastating happenings, and how with the collaboration of everyone, the world can be changed one life at a time. The reader may shed a tear, laugh out loud and just feel good reading about underdogs becoming champions, orphans placed in a family, and victories won despite impossible odds. True stories are used throughout this biography to inspire as well as to entertain with a light sense of humor. The author would like to convey that everyone is important, though from different backgrounds and walks of life, and that children are beloved by God and should be treasured, defended, and cherished, regardless the situations that they have come from. Children can have a new beginning and a new happy home or &“Lar Feliz&”. From the poor simple life of Romania, to the advanced culture of the Netherlands, to the wild developing Brazil, the reader will be able to explore new cultures and lands through the eyes of the author. Cultural differences will be discussed, when they sometimes collide, and when they find a beautiful harmony of working together for the Kingdom of God. The true hero is someone who tries when everyone else gives up and building a team or an army is more valuable than standing out alone. Love, grace, adventure, friendship, marriage, courage, romance, and faith are aspects of the lives of these ordinary people. God loves the world, the people in it with their failings, sorrows, disappointments, and imperfections, so much that He gave His son, Jesus which cost Him everything because He loves the world.
Then Sings My Soul Book 3: The Story of Our Songs: Drawing Strength from the Great Hymns of Our Faith
by Robert J. MorganIn the third volume of his bestselling series, Pastor Robert Morgan expands his material to include the great history of worship, the first biblical hymns, biographical sketches of the most interesting composers, and almost 60 generations of hymn singing.In 2003, Robert Morgan released what would become a future classic for over a million readers: a unique book entitled Then Sings My Soul. This collection of the world&’s greatest hymns and the stories behind them stirred an entire generation to better understand the heritage of our faith through song.Now, in the third volume of this series, Morgan expands his material to include:The fascinating history of worship from ancient times to contemporary praiseAlmost 60 generations of hymn singingBiographical sketches of the most interesting composersHymn index for easy referenceThen Sings My Soul: Book 3 also includes a collection of the greatest hymns you&’ve never heard, with lead-sheets included. All of this is in addition to even more standard hymns and the stories of the composers behind them.Morgan&’s conclusion guides the reader into enjoying all of God&’s music, blending the old and the new into a symphony of praise that keeps the worship alive for a new generation.
I Guess I Haven't Learned That Yet Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Discovering New Ways of Living When the Old Ways Stop Working
by Shauna NiequistWhat If You&’re Not a Failure? What If You&’re Not Falling Behind? What If You&’re Learning?&“Every single thing that used to work has stopped working, all at the same time.&”Award-winning author Shauna Niequist&’s mom wrote down this phrase in her mid-forties and shared it with Shauna in her mid-forties. It was exactly the way Shauna was feeling at the time. Many of the beliefs and practices that had been useful in her life no longer worked. After trying—and failing—to move forward using the same old tools, she realized she required new ones: courage, curiosity, and self-compassion.Throughout the five sessions of her I Guess I Haven&’t Learned That Yet video series, Shauna talks about unlearning what is no longer helpful, embracing curiosity, and making peace with the unexpected twists and turns of life. She shares candidly about the challenges and blessings she has experienced and invites participants to explore what happens when we release our expectations for how we thought life would look and open ourselves up to the freedom and peace that come from choosing to be a beginner again.Whatever you&’re trying to navigate, Shauna&’s honest reflections offer hope for healing and encouragement to begin again. Discover that life is more about questions than answers, more about forgiveness than force, more about tenderness than trying hard.This study guide includes:Individual access to five streaming video sessionsA guide to best practices for leading a groupVideo notes and a comprehensive structure for group discussion timeSolo study section with questions and biblical passages for reflection between sessions Sessions and video run times:When Change Comes (And It Always Does) (19:30)Tender Toward Ourselves (20:30)Questions, Questions (24:00)Learning to be Brave (19:00)Coming Home (15:30)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 a leader's guide.An individual access code to stream all video sessions online. (You don&’t need to buy a DVD!)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.
Youth Ministry That Transforms: A Comprehensive Analysis Of The Hopes, Frustrations, And Effectiveness Of Today's Youth Workers (YS Academic)
by Karen Jones Dave Rahn Merton P. StrommenA first-of-its-kind study of Protestant youth ministers reveals the hopes, frustrations, and effectiveness of today’s youth workers.Of the 7,000 youth workers assembled in 1996 under Atlanta’s Georgia Dome, a sample of 2,130 full-time youth ministers from dozens of Protestant denominations and parachurch organizations answered a battery of exhaustive, deliberate questions covering:What they liked best about youth ministryWhat particularly pleased them in their work with youthWhat they found most encouraging or discouragingTheir biggest obstacle to an effective youth ministryTheir biggest concern in youth ministryTheir answers revealed a dedicated group of professionals, concerned a out the students in their ministries, but troubled with a variety of perplexing issues. And their answers form the backbone of Youth Ministry That Transforms, a comprehensive analysis of this groundbreaking study (funded by the Lilly Endowment) focusing on the hopes, frustrations, and effectiveness of today’s youth workers.Spearheaded by Merton Strommen--one of America’s most exemplary and influential thinkers and authors in youth and family ministry--the research-writing team is joined by Karen E. Jones and Dave Rahn of Huntington (Indiana) College’s Link Institute for Faithful and Effective Youth Ministry, and acknowledged leader in the task of undergirding youth ministry with a research base. These three deliver thorough analysis and sound interpretation regarding the state of youth ministry at the dawn of the 21st century.Youth Ministry That Transforms belongs on the desks and in the classrooms of all who are concerned with this developing profession, including denominational and parachurch leadership, professors, youth ministry students, and thoughtful youth workers themselves. It is also an insightful resource for any who want to understand youth ministers and their profession: senior pastors, executive pastors, and other individuals and committees charged with hiring and supervising youth workers.
Winning at Life: Jesus' Secrets Revealed (Reality Check)
by Mark AshtonThe Reality Check series makes just one assumption: that you’re serious enough about your spiritual journey to investigate Christianity with an open mind. This isn’t about joining anyone’s religious club—it’s about being real with yourself and with the others in your group. Since no one has all the answers, there’s plenty of room for discussion. After all, if there is any truth to the Bible’s stories about Jesus, then one thing he’d welcome are questions and opinions that come from honest, earnest hearts.What does it take to win at life? A good education? A lucrative career? A loving family? Jesus had a lot to say about winning—and losing—in life. He also had a way of connecting with his listeners through stories that cut straight to the heart of their personal lives and values. Winning at Life revisits six of those stories. Some will challenge you. Some will encourage you. All of them offer a clearer vision of what life is really about.Winning at Life includes these sessions: Rollover Investments Four Kinds of Dirt An Unexpected Homecoming Warning Signs Lame Excuses Unlikely Hero For the Group LeaderReality Check is for spiritual seekers of every persuasion. Uncompromisingly Christian in its perspective, it steers wide of pat answers and aims at honesty. This innovative and thought-provoking series will challenge you and those in your group to connect heart to heart as together you explore the interface between Jesus, the Bible, and the realities of this world in which we live.
The Marriage Course Leader's Guide Revised and Updated
by Nicky Lee Sila LeeToday we are facing a global crisis when it comes to families. Marriages are under more pressure than ever. Many children are growing up without experiencing the security of their parents' love and commitment to each other—and consequently are finding it harder to receive God's unconditional love. There is an urgent need to invest in marriage and family life, for strong societies are built on strong families, and strong families are built on strong marriages.The Marriage Course, developed by Nicky and Sila Lee of Alpha, has been revised and updated to provide practical tools to help couples at every stage of their relationship. This update includes talks from experts including Dr. Gray Chapman, Dr. Henry Cloud, and Dr. Sue Johnson on topics such as money, sex, love languages, healthy boundaries, and building connections. The course will also cover how couples can:Better understand each other's needsCommunicate more effectivelyGrow closer by learning methods to resolve conflictsRecover from the way they may have hurt each otherRecognize how their upbringing has affected their relationshipImprove relationships with parents and in-lawsThe Marriage Course is based on a Christian understanding of love and serves to strengthen marriages within the church while being accessible for all couples from any cultural background, with or without a background in the Christian faith. This leader&’s guide is included with The Alpha Marriage Course and is also sold separately.SESSIONSBuilding Strong FoundationsThe Art of CommunicationResolving ConflictThe Power of ForgivenessThe Impact of Family—Past and PresentGood SexLove in ActionExtra Session: Coping with Times of Separation
Crossing Participant's Guide: Five Episodes, One Story) (Liquid)
by John Ward Jeff PriesLIQUID is a DVD-based experience featuring five 10-minute episodes in each series, as well as a 112-page Reflection Guide with questions and leader's tips. Each episode introduces present-day characters whose problems and struggles mirror biblical stories, illustrating that God's Word is as true today as it was when it was written. With emotionally provoking videos, introspective questions and tips for leading a small group, LIQUID is the perfect experience for individual growth or small group study. These participant's guides are companions to the DVDs.
Love the Life You Have: 100 Ways to Embrace God’s Goodness (A 100-Day Devotional with Inspirational Readings, Poems, and Scriptures)
by Thomas NelsonAre you tired of the endless hustle? Do you find yourself always wanting more? Learn how to appreciate what you already have instead of wishing for more by being present, investing in relationships, and allowing space for hobbies and rest with Love the Life You Have.This beautiful book is a treasure trove of inspirational readings, poems, and Scriptures to help you cultivate the daily practice of contentment and to create a life you love, with the life you&’ve been given. Love the Life You Have includes inspiration for maintaining practices such as how to:Live in the MomentQuiet the Inner CriticIdentify Your Role ModelsApproach Every Day as the Best DayCelebrate! Illustrated by French artist Nathalie Ouederni, Love the Life You Have is a great gift or self-purchase for anyone wanting mindfulness, wellness, and a way to practice self-care. Contentment does not cost a thing. But the blessing of changing your thinking to see the abundance of hope-filled possibilities is priceless.This inspirational book offers wisdom from the ages to shift your perspective so you can enjoy your life as it is—even as you develop awareness of simple but meaningful changes you can make to add to your sense of joy.
Unleashing Your Hero: Rise Above Any Challenge, Expand Your Impact, and Be the Hero the World Needs
by Kevin D. BrownDevelop, expand, and share your gifts as a leader to inspire others to use their own individual talents in extraordinary ways—from one of the country&’s most sought-after motivational speakers with a 30+ year career in franchise development.In Unleashing Your Hero, renowned speaker Kevin Brown shares how the heroes who transformed his life are people just like you. People who stepped up and used their talents to make a positive difference within the hectic moments of everyday life. The same person your employees are looking to and trusting in for guidance and support.Through his real-life examples and stories, Kevin will: Provide you with a new definition of what it means to be a hero who inspires others to rise above and beyond in extraordinary ways.Unpack the four characteristics of a hero, based on the entertaining and enlightening true stories of heroes who entered and forever enriched his life. Help you recognize the extraordinary gifts within you and learn how to share those gifts to make life better for yourself and those you influence. The unconventional yet probable path to business and personal success outlined in Unleashing Your Hero will help you and those you lead build extraordinary, fulfilling, impactful lives—at a time when your employees and your organization need the hero within you more than ever.
The Boy's Body Book: Everything You Need to Know for a Healthy, Happy YOU! (Boys & Girls Body Books)
by Kelli DunhamThe #1 bestselling Boy's Body Book includes everything you need to know about growing up, even the embarrassing stuff. The newly updated fifth edition provides advice for parents and addresses questions a pre-teen boy may have while maturing through puberty and becoming a man.Everything is changing! How will you survive this trying time in your life? This book made just for boys contains all of the guy stuff you need to know about growing up, from your voice changing to peer pressure. The newly updated fifth edition of The Boy's Body Book helps prepare young boys and their parents for the ups and downs of puberty, middle school, and everything in between. This guide for pre-teen boys addresses issues like changing bodies, personal hygiene, self-confidence, leadership, school safety and personal boundaries. This updated fifth edition book for boys is expanded to include topics like:School safety and consentEmotional health, mindfulness, and self esteemCyberbullying and internet safetyLearning disabilitiesPersonal boundaries, communication, and consentStress managementBuilding healthy friendshipsand moreThe Boy's Body Book helps prepare boys for puberty and beyond by giving them age appropriate information, tools, tips, and tricks to take care of themselves and grow up in a healthy environment.Kelli Dunham, RN, BSN is a nurse, a comedian, and author of three other books: How to Survive and Maybe Even Love Nursing School, How to Survive and Maybe Even Love Your Life as a Nurse, and The Girl's Body Book: Everything You Need to Know for Growing Up You.