Embracing the Journey
Embracing the Journey

Author: Greg McDonald

Publisher: Howard Books

Published: 2020-01-07

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1982102349

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A sympathetic, compassionate, and inspiring guide for parents—from the founders of one of the first Christian ministries for parents of LGBTQ children. Greg and Lynn McDonald had never interacted with members of the LGBTQ community until they discovered that their son was gay. Without resources or support, they had no idea how to come to terms with this discovery. At first they tried to “fix” him, to no avail. But even in the earliest days of their journey, the McDonalds clung to two absolutes: they would love God, and they would love their son. “An essential resource for Christian parents of LGBTQ kids,” (Matthew Vines, Executive Director of The Reformation Project) this book follows the McDonald family’s journey over the next twenty years, from a place of grief to a place of gratitude and acceptance that led the McDonalds to start one of the first Christian ministries for parents of LGBTQ children. Based on their experience from counseling and coaching hundreds of struggling Christian parents, they offer tools for understanding your own emotional patterns and spiritual challenges. They also help you experience a deeper relationship with God while handling difficult or unexpected situations that are out of your control. You will discover tested principles, patterns, and spiritual lessons that can change the way we all see our families, and help Christians at large think through Christ-like ways to respond to the LGBTQ community. Written in an unvarnished, honest, reassuring, and relatable voice, this is a practical guide for parents and a roadmap to learning to love God, the people He created, and the church, even when they seem to be at odds.

Journey in the Wilderness
Journey in the Wilderness

Author: Gil Rendle

Publisher: Abingdon Press

Published: 2010-10-01

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 1426729936

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The last forty years have seen transitions in mainline churches that feel, for many, like a journey into the wilderness. Yet God is calling us in this moment, not to grieve over the changes we have experienced but to hear the call to a new mission, and a new faithfulness. In Journey in the Wilderness, Gil Rendle draws on decades as a pastor and church consultant to point a way into a hopeful future. The key to embracing the wilderness is to learn new skills in leading change, to reach beyond a position of privilege and power to become churches that serve God’s hurting people.

Finding Your Million Dollar Mate
Finding Your Million Dollar Mate

Author: Randy Pope

Publisher: Moody Publishers

Published: 2009-06-01

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13: 157567503X

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This whole marriage thing is intriguing, isn't it? No matter the culture or time in history, marriage is a huge deal and ought to be treated as such. But finding the ideal mate is so difficult, especially these days. What if you could find the perfect mate, someone you could live with the rest of your life who'd meet all your longings and expectations? That would be priceless! In this new book, Randy Pope presents the six key principles for finding your "million dollar mate." Readers will find their perceptions challenged, their standards heightened, and their hopes lifted.

Journey in Faith
Journey in Faith

Author: William E Tucker

Publisher: Chalice Press

Published: 1975

Total Pages: 516

ISBN-13: 9780827217034

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This comprehensive history traces the birth and growth of the Christian Church and the people who brought it into being.

Tongue Pierced
Tongue Pierced

Author: Nelson Searcy

Publisher: David C Cook

Published: 2015-01-01

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 0781412854

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Words. They can seem tiny and insignificant, but they have tremendous power. They create our atmosphere, ignite psychological connections, shape our thinking, determine our actions, and ultimately construct our reality. Our words can strengthen relationships or tear people down, lead to success or ruin a lifetime’s legacy. Words can truly change our world. It’s up to you to determine whether that change will be for better or for worse. The words you allow to flow from your mouth will shape your circumstances. This practical guide will show you how to choose your words wisely in order to create the life you want. Includes the “30-Day No Cursing Challenge.”

The Worship Journey
The Worship Journey

Author: Andy Park

Publisher: Harmon Press

Published: 2010-11

Total Pages: 283

ISBN-13: 1935959034

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Worship is mystical. Worship is practical. Worship changes you, your dreams and your priorities. I met Jesus in my teens and I couldn't resist tagging along with the most attractive person I've ever met. He took me by the hand and led me on a wonderful adventure. He showed me a world that I didn't know existed. Jesus is not only a co-adventurer, he is the path and the guide and the fuel and the goal. This adventurous worship life is full of breathtaking vistas, risky mountain passes and challenging climbs. Come along for the ride. Read The Worship Journey.

The Bible in World History
The Bible in World History

Author: Stephen Leston

Publisher: Barbour Publishing

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781602606456

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What was happening outside biblical territories during the time of the patriarchs, Jewish kingdoms, the prophets, Jesus' ministry, and the early church? Find out with "The Bible in World History."

The Disciple Making Minister
The Disciple Making Minister

Author: David Servant

Publisher: Shepherd Serve

Published: 2014-04-14

Total Pages: 503

ISBN-13: 0962962589

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David Servant has been ministering to Christian leaders in conferences around the world for over three decades. From his experience of speaking to tens of thousands of pastors in over forty countries, he has complied biblical teaching in this book that addresses the most important issues that Christian leaders are facing today. Servant covers topics such as church growth, spiritual warfare, divorce and remarriage, biblical interpretation, house churches, women in ministry, church government, spiritual gifts, evangelism and many more. He often questions the prevailing opinion, always considering what Scripture says. His conclusions may sometimes surprise you. Servant's foundational condition is that every Christian leader should be making disciples who obey all of Christ's commandments. Translated into many languages, The Disciple-Making Minister is helping Christian leader around the world be more effective in fulfilling the Great Commission.

Under the Overpass
Under the Overpass

Author: Mike Yankoski

Publisher: Multnomah

Published: 2009-01-21

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 030756343X

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An updated and expanded edition of the gritty, challenging, and utterly captivating portait of the homeless crisis. Ever Wonder What it Would Be Like to Live Homeless? Mike Yankoski did more than just wonder. By his own choice, Mike's life went from upper-middle class plush to scum-of-the-earth repulsive overnight. With only a backpack, a sleeping bag and a guitar, Mike and his traveling companion, Sam, set out to experience life on the streets in six different cities—from Washington D.C. to San Diego— and they put themselves to the test. For more than five months the pair experienced firsthand the extreme pains of hunger, the constant uncertainty and danger of living on the streets, exhaustion, depression, and social rejection—and all of this by their own choice. They wanted to find out if their faith was real, if they could actually be the Christians they said they were apart from the comforts they’d always known…to discover first hand what it means to be homeless in America. What you encounter in these pages will radically alter how you see your world—and may even change your life.