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The Measure of a Church


If the apostle Paul were to sit down to write a letter to your churchlike those he wrote to the Galatians, Corinthians and others—how would he begin that letter? He started by thanking God for the Philippians' enduring partnership in the gospel. He thanked the Lord for the Ephesians' faith in Jesus and their love for the saints. What would he thank God for at your church? The activities? Growth? A bigger budget? An emphasis on spiritual gifts? Best-selling author Gene Getz has completely revised and updated his classic book on the biblical standards for churches and how God defines greatness in a church. How does your church measure up?

 

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The Walk

The Walk

Dr. Gene Getz draws from the ministry of the apostle Paul for a description of what the church should be. Chapter introductions by key Christian leaders like Charles Colson, Max Lucado, Bill Bright, Charles Stanley, Tony Evans, and others give this book a breadth of perspective that few books can match.

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The Measure of a Man

Is true masculinity measured by a man's strength? His endurance? His ability to serve others? Dr. Gene Getz draws upon Paul's letters to Timothy and Titus to present God's Word on manhood. Here is Gene's greatest work - rewritten and expanded to reach a new generation of men.

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Building Up One Another

Building Up One Another

The structure of the church should be designed to allow every member to take part in building up other Christians. This book discusses 12 significant "one another" commands of the New Testament and gives practical steps for developing "body function" in any local Christian church.

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YOU ARE YOU FOREVER

by JoAnne Bettenhausen
A book that helps explain death and heaven to children

From the Author:

Anyone who has ever tried to explain to a child what happens when someone goes to Heaven, knows it’s a difficult task. When my son, Brian, asked me that question, I went to the Bible and found we are not told exactly what transpires when we go from this life to the next. A few years later, God called Brian to Heaven and called me to answer that same question for his friends. Along with the Bible, YOU ARE YOU FOREVER is the book I needed but didn't’t have. It is Brian’s story almost exactly the way it happened.

Two months after our 12 year old son died in a skiing accident (20 years ago), I taught a Bible Class in our home to help his friends through the grieving process. They wanted to know, “What happens when someone dies?” and, “What does it mean when adults tell you “They went to Heaven?” These children from churched and unchurched backgrounds needed Biblically sound teaching to bring comfort and hope to dispel the fears they were facing. After that class I knew God wanted me to write a book on the very simple Biblical truths that I had taught. When you trust Christ as your personal Savior, as their friend did, then death is nothing to fear, You retain your identity and you go on living in a very real world called Heaven.

Hard bound laminated 32-page beautifully illustrated book and every copy has been personally signed by the author.


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Real Prosperity by Gene Getz

Biblical Principles of Material Possessions

For decades Americans have tried to keep up with the Joneses. But never before in the history of our country have so many struggled so desperately to surpass the Joneses. Most Americans have become completely preoccupied with self-gratification and getting ahead. And unfortunately, this attitude has infiltrated the Christian community.
So what does the Bible say? Is the recent lack of financial giving in most churches indicative of deeper spiritual problems?
Thematically arranged, Real Prosperity offers nuts-and-bolts guidance about sacrificial giving, aiding the poor, caring financially for family members, and avoiding materialistic bondage, as well as a host of other topics. What's more, the advice is straight from Scripture, pertinent and practical. It will surely help you conform your life to the will of God in an area nearly everyone finds frustrating and difficult.

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Ordinary People, Extraordinary Faith:

Stories of Inspiration by Joni Eareckson Tada



Over 30 years have passed since Tada (Diamonds in the Dust; More Precious Than Silver) became a quadriplegic as the result of a diving accident. Tada, who has inspired both the able-bodied and disabled for years, is the founder of Joni and Friends, a Christian organization that strives to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the disabled along with their families. Through this ministry, Tada has met thousands of ordinary people who have overcome extensive challenges; this book tells 12 remarkable stories of how faith in God transformed tragedy into hard-won triumph. Meet the beautiful Vicky Olivas, who was brutally shot and paralyzed in an attempted rape. The single mom struggled to make peace with not only her disability but the burning hatred she felt when her assailant served only three years in jail. Nine-year-old cerebral palsy sufferer Emily Shanahan has also learned to overcome her physical limitations through persistent prayer as she fights for acceptance in a regular school classroom. Another unknown hero, Barbara Carey Kolar, faced the accidental death of one son, the abandonment of her husband and the subsequent death of her daughter as she hung on to faith amidst questions and doubts. Tada's storytelling successfully woos readers with real-life tales of grief followed by unswerving devotion to God. In this gripping collection, readers witness the transfiguration of victims into victors. < From Publishers Weekly

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Halftime by Bob Buford

According to Bob Burford, broaching midlife doesn't have to be a crisis. In fact, in Half Time, Burford insists that it is actually an opportunity to begin the better half of life. The first half is busy with "getting and gaining, earning and learning," doing what you can to survive, while clawing your way up the ladder of success. The second half of life should be about regaining control, calling your own shots, and enjoying "God's desire ... for you to serve him just by being who you are, by using what he gave you to work with." What lies between the two is "halftime." Buford argues that whether you are a millionaire, a manager, or a teacher, you will one day have to transition from the struggle for success to the quest for significance. Halftime, then, is a quiet time of deliberate decision-making, restructuring, and passionate contemplation of your heart's deepest desires. Buford's writing is grounded in the real-life experience of success and failure, and most poignantly, the death of his son. While he has led a very successful life in the eyes of the world, Buford's personal stories reveal that his faith in Christ is his central priority. Instead of a transition to be feared, Buford makes midlife an introspective journey of abundance that will unleash God's best for you. --Jill Heatherly
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A Jewel in His Crown

by Priscilla Shirer


Reports are that most women have issues that often stem from a lack of self-esteem. In her first book, Priscilla Evans Shirer, does a wonderful job of reminding women they are "precious jewels" in the eyes of God. She shares stories of well-known Christian women as well as her own personal experiences. Priscilla's personal stories are touching. While she is the daughter of noted author and speaker, Dr. Tony Evans, she lets the reader know she has a style of her own and she too has been where they have been.

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The Moral Mandate to Vote
Dr. Ken Wilson believes voting should extend beyond mere political agendas: it should fulfill a moral obligation of compassion. His new book explores historical facts, medical science, legal statutes, and theology with a conclusion challenging the present status quo. He hopes voters will choose God's priorities by voting to love our neighbor.
Dr. Wilson received a Teagle Foundation Scholarship to attend The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. After receiving his medical degree in 1981, Dr. Wilson received General Surgery training at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. This was followed by an Orthopedic residency in Michigan and a Hand and Microvascular Fellowship at Loma Linda University Medical Center in California.
After completing this medical training, he accepted an Assistant Professorship in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at OHSU medical school in Portland, Oregon. He taught medical doctors and medical students for seven years on the state and national level as a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Presently, Dr. Wilson has a private practice of hand surgery in Salem, Oregon as a Board Certified Orthopedic surgeon. He is also a seminary student and the current president of Oregon Right to Life. His wife and four children continue to be his priority commitment.

 

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How to Hang Loose in an Uptight World
Elizabeth Baker explores the source of our stress and give practical advice on how to relax and coop with the pressures of life.

 

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When God Weeps

by Joni Eareckson Tada


A practical and deeply biblical investigation of the problem of pain and a hopeful portrait of a God who weeps with us.
From the Publisher
It's easy to trust God when things are going our way and the world makes sense. But when suffering strikes--especially seemingly senseless suffering--we are filled with doubt and stunned by events spiraling beyond our control. In the midst of suffering, we often question the very foundation of our faith--our belief in the God who says he loves us.
Since our trust and obedience rest on God's character, the questions that life's tragedies force us to face are difficult, even frightening. Who is God? Can he really be trusted? What are his purposes in the face of suffering? If he can stop suffering, why doesn't he?
Joni Eareckson Tada, a woman who has lived in a wheelchair for more than thirty years, and Steve Estes, a pastor and one of Joni's closest friends, explore the answers. When God Weeps is not so much a book about suffering as it is about God. It tackles tough questions about heaven and hell, horrors and hardships, and why God allows suffering in this life.
Through a panoramic overview of what the Bible says about suffering, the authors make clear who God is, why he permits so much heartache and pain, and how it is we can trust him. With both a practical edge and heartfelt warmth, When God Weeps offers a message of deep reliance on God--and keys to a radical, life-transforming dependence on his love and mercy in spite of our doubts, fears, longings, and questions.
It's a message much needed. Despair and discouragement are rampant. At the same time, fewer people are able to balance God's purposes and his mercies. Instead, attempting to avoid tragedy and suffering, many Christians confuse simple formulas for faith. But where does that leave the family who loses a son on a military mission? Or the young mother who isn't healed of cancer?
When God Weeps is for people like these . . . and for thousands more who need more--much more--than answers.

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Prisoners of Hope

This story is our story, the story of the privileged people of the United States who followed the unfolding news events surrounding these two captives with prayer mingled with confusion. Why were they in Afghanistan to begin with? What had they done to warrant imprisonment? This book reveals the answers through Dayna Curry and Heather Mercer's heartfelt sincerity and honest story of fear and faith--and it challenges Americans to examine what they truly believe about freedom, including the freedom to worship.
Though every reader will of course know the ending of this story before they begin, I can't imagine anyone not being moved by the compassion of these two women who simply wanted to demonstrate Christ's love in tangible ways to people who've been ignored by most of the world. Their desire to serve, to create opportunities, to care for the neglected people of Afghanistan reveals a selflessness to which we should all aspire. This is not a story of missionaries bent on converting the masses; it's a tale of two who longed to give their lives in meaningful service to meet the needs of others--and along the way share a glimpse of the faith that has given them hearts full of love.

Proceeds go to the Hope AfganistanFoundation!

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If You Want to Walk on Water,

You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat!

From the Back Cover
You’re One Step Away from the Adventure of Your Life
Deep within you lies the same faith and longing that sent Peter walking across the wind-swept Sea of Galilee toward Jesus.
In what ways is the Lord telling you, as he did Peter, "Come"?
John Ortberg invites you to consider the incredible potential that awaits you outside your comfort zone. Out on the risky waters of faith, Jesus is waiting to meet you in ways that will change you forever, deepening your character and your trust in God. The experience is terrifying. It’s thrilling beyond belief. It’s everything you’d expect of someone worthy to be called Lord.
The choice is yours to know him as only a water-walker can, aligning yourself with God’s purpose for your life in the process. There’s just one requirement: If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat.
About the Author
John Ortberg is a teaching pastor at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois, and author of "If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat", " The Life You’ve Always Wanted", and "Love Beyond Reason". He has written for Christianity Today and is a frequent contributor to Leadership Journal.

Winner of the 2002 Christianity Today Book Award!

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Out of their Faces and Into Their Shoes

by John Kramp

How to Understand Spiritually Lost People and give them Directions to God

If Christians really understood spiritually lost people around them they would talk about their faith more naturally. Unfortunately, most Christians do not understand non-Christian. They do not know how they think or how they feel. This book is designed to help Christians function on biblical terms as a soul winner. John Kramps "Laws of Lostology" offer Christians a chance to change their attitude and the style in which they tell others about Jesus. This book is a perfect study tool for small groups or Sunday school classes because its principles are easily communicated. It would also make a fine devotional for anyone who knows they need to share Christ with their neighbor, but just do not know where to begin.

 

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Hidden Treasure Tract

This is a wonderful tract to put in the baskets of those trick or treaters that come to your door on the 31st. Be a witness to your neighborhood by demonstrating Gods love and providing these kid friendly tracts, along with a generous candy bar. What an easy way to lead a kid, and maybe a whole family to Christ!

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Heart-Stirring Stories of Love

by Linda Evans Shepherd

Pull out a(nother) tissue!  For those who still believe in the power of love, this second book in the Heart-Stirring Stories series is filled with inspiring stories of people whose lives have been touched by love, your heart will be warmed by the power of true love.
This collection includes contributions from Jerry Jenkins, Chuck Swindoll, Charles Stanley, Jill Briscoe, Terry Paulson, Lauraine Snelling and others from all walks of life:  rich, poor, discouraged, hopeful.
With stories of sacrificial love, romantic love, love to let go, encouraging love, forgiving love, joyous love, love legacies, inspiration love, love through loss, and loving friends, there are scores of touching moments that will inspire you and renew your own personal faith in love.
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Singles at the Crossroads - a fresh perspective on Christian Singleness

Freshness permeates this book, as in new ways of theologically looking at singleness, re-imaging our view of romantic love, breaking down many traditional, though unscriptural, myths of God's will in relationship to marriage and singleness--and the list goes on. Hsu is theologically sound, logical and has done his homework. He makes use of others' works with pertinent quotes. Discussion questions are offered at the end of each chapter, making this an excellent small-group tool for single adult groups. Network of Single Adult Leaders, January 1998
This exciting new book lives up to its subtitle, "A fresh perspective on Christian singleness." Hsu has developed a practical theology of singleness which represents sound biblical thinking and practical, relevant advice. The book is a blend of well documented research and stories from his own experience as a single adult. This book is excellent. It should be required reading for all pastors and leaders of single adult ministry. Get your copy today, read it and then share it with a friend

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The Back Door to Your Teens Heart

Just as Christ continually offers us a relationship with Him without forcing our response, parents, too, need to invite their children to participate in a relationship. In The Back Door to Your Teen's Heart, Melissa Trevathan and Sissy Goff use principles and examples from their successful counseling ministry to show how lasting connections with adolescents are forged.  Steps include...
-- Unpredictability: giving kids choices, not announcements
-- Softening: creating a place where teens feel safe
-- Strengthening: reinforcing what God is doing
This book is a reference and safe haven for parents, teachers, counselors, and youth ministers who seek new ways to connect with  teens—and who welcome the chance to discover new things about themselves in the process.

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Man of Influence

Following the Master, Leaving a Legacy by Jim Cote'



What's the best investment you can make? If you are like most men, you want something more out of life than a solid retirement plan and a fishing boat. You want to make a difference to people--have an lasting effect on their lives. You want to be remembered for who you were, not for what position you held or how much you accumulated. But how do you do it? How do you make a real difference? How do you leave a legacy of value? Jim Cote points to the best role model he knows--the man who has transformed lives in every nation on earth and has even influenced the course of world history: Jesus. Focusing on the character and priorities of Jesus and following in his footsteps, you will learn how to become a man of influence. Cote zeroes in on eleven key areas, including knowing your mission, recruiting a team, developing flexibility, making good decisions and taking responsibility. Man of Influence brings a positive, balanced and integrated approach to the challenges of your life--showing you how to make your very best investment now and for the future


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The Faces of Grief by Rhonda Keer

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4

"Sometime in our life, we will all face grief. The experience is unique to each individual. Each relationship has its own dimensions, and our grief is an intense emotion we should "work" through with each loss. Life becomes a maze. For the newly grieving person survival becomes the focus of life.
Then comes change and growth. Here are some thoughts regarding various faces of grief
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Fatal Attractions

by Bill Perkins

 

Overcoming our secret addictions.

This book is currently out of print but we do have some copies left!


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The Measure of a Woman

by Gene Getz

 

In this biblical study of womanhood and femininity, you'll find tested and proven guidelines from the teaching of 1 Timothy, Titus, and 1 Peter.

Together, Gene and Elaine Getz present the biblical view topics concerning every woman.


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 Loving One Another Gene Getz  The first step in evangelism is learning to love. Love One Another
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 Encouraging One Another Gene Getz  Becoming a better encourager. Encourage One Another Price $10.00

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Who Am I?  Elizabeth Baker  Your personal journey to finding peace. Who Am I?
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 Good Grief Granger Westberg  A constructive approach to the problem of loss.
 Good Grief
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