Download or read book Grit written by Angela Duckworth and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-05-03 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this instant New York Times bestseller, Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent, but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.” “Inspiration for non-geniuses everywhere” (People). The daughter of a scientist who frequently noted her lack of “genius,” Angela Duckworth is now a celebrated researcher and professor. It was her early eye-opening stints in teaching, business consulting, and neuroscience that led to her hypothesis about what really drives success: not genius, but a unique combination of passion and long-term perseverance. In Grit, she takes us into the field to visit cadets struggling through their first days at West Point, teachers working in some of the toughest schools, and young finalists in the National Spelling Bee. She also mines fascinating insights from history and shows what can be gleaned from modern experiments in peak performance. Finally, she shares what she’s learned from interviewing dozens of high achievers—from JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon to New Yorker cartoon editor Bob Mankoff to Seattle Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll. “Duckworth’s ideas about the cultivation of tenacity have clearly changed some lives for the better” (The New York Times Book Review). Among Grit’s most valuable insights: any effort you make ultimately counts twice toward your goal; grit can be learned, regardless of IQ or circumstances; when it comes to child-rearing, neither a warm embrace nor high standards will work by themselves; how to trigger lifelong interest; the magic of the Hard Thing Rule; and so much more. Winningly personal, insightful, and even life-changing, Grit is a book about what goes through your head when you fall down, and how that—not talent or luck—makes all the difference. This is “a fascinating tour of the psychological research on success” (The Wall Street Journal).

Download or read book The Grace Impact written by Nancy Kay Grace and published by CrossRiver. This book was released on 2015-04-03 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chapter after chapter, verse after verse, the Bible shows a loving heavenly Father lavishing His grace on us through His son. In her book, The Grace Impact, author Nancy Kay Grace gives us a closer glimpse of God's character. In all things at all times, His grace covers every detail of life, not just the good things, but the difficult, sad and complicated things. That knowledge can give us the ability to walk confidently through life knowing God is with us every step of the way.

Download or read book Stand written by John Piper and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2008-08-27 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With Contributions by John Piper, John MacArthur, Jerry Bridges, Randy Alcorn, and Helen Roseveare These powerful calls to godly perseverance from four admired Christians elevate the value and necessity of lifelong faithfulness in the lives of God's people. Many people seek to better their lives by leaving, changing, swapping, or modifying their commitments. But God's Word holds up a beautiful value that, while difficult, leads to deep satisfaction and great reward: endurance. Such long, steady, hold-the-course perseverance is especially needed within our vacillating generation. This thoughtful book thus not only elevates the virtue of godly endurance but bears witness to its power in the Christian life through the exhortations of John Piper-who provides the context and overview for the entire book-John MacArthur, Jerry Bridges, Randy Alcorn, and Helen Roseveare. Each contributor represents a different kind of endurance: from MacArthur's longtime, faithful shepherding of a church to Alcorn's radical obedience in the culture wars, from Bridges' unswerving patience through suffering to Roseveare's courageous constancy on the war-torn mission field. Stand will awaken and solidify rugged, Christ-exalting endurance in people who are weary in their faith journey or who simply long to remain firm to the end. And for everyone who dreams of a Christian culture-shift from brief trial runs to lifelong commitments, John Piper and Justin Taylor's latest offering is a watershed that will serve to seal that vision in people's minds and hearts.

Download or read book Words of Wisdom written by Sherry D. Bailey and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2014-06-02 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Words of Wisdom is a collection of inspirational messages. Sherry shares her life lessons learned through trial and error. And she encourages her readers to live life victoriously. If you feel beat down and need a boost, sink your eyes into this sensational escape. Reading this book will transform your thinking and motivate you to live at a higher level. Take the plunge now and snuggle up with Words of Wisdom. Your spirit will soar as you surrender to the scintillating solace of Gods Word. Allow this collection of uplifting messages to tantalize your resolve and saturate you with the serenity that you so richly deserve.

Download or read book 1 and 2 Thessalonians written by Gary R. Small and published by Word Alive Press. This book was released on 2023-05-15 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each chapter of A Word from His Word focuses on a single word or phrase from a short biblical passage. By returning to a simple but effective approach to Bible reading, your daily times will be invigorated. 1 and 2 Thessalonians were written by St. Paul, Silas, and Timothy while they were in Corinth on a missionary journey. Paul had briefly visited Thessalonica and was anxious to hear how the church had survived without his presence and teaching. Timothy had recently returned from Thessalonica with positive news: the church was alive, well, and thriving. However, the people's interest in spirituality had clouded the thinking of some and Paul was quick to refocus them on the truth they had originally been taught. Modern society, like that of ancient Thessalonica, is full of many beliefs and abstract spirituality. We can readily be deceived into adopting some of these abstractions into our lives and churches. Paul, Silas, and Timothy would encourage us to hold fast to the truth of the original gospel. We pray that as you read this edition of A Word from His Word, your own experience of Him will be recentred and renewed.

Download or read book Keeping Faith written by Jodi Picoult and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-06 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A triumph. This novel’s haunting strength will hold the reader until the very end and make Faith and her story impossible to forget.” —Richmond Times Dispatch “Extraordinary.” —Orlando Sentinel From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult (Nineteen Minutes, Change of Heart, Handle with Care) comes Keeping Faith: an “addictively readable” (Entertainment Weekly) novel that “makes you wonder about God. And that is a rare moment, indeed, in modern fiction” (USA Today).

Download or read book A Kept Woman written by Sherry D. Bailey and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-01-13 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Serving God, her husband and her church for 13 years Sherry retells the valleys and victories she navigated through to escape the tumultuous life of a Pastor ́s wife. She uncovers the dark secrets men of the cloth attempt to hide so that they can escape accountability and possible imprisonment. A Kept Woman: Chronicles of a Pastor ́s Wife, is gripping and raw. It reveals how a godly woman fights back with the Word of God to take control of an oppressive situation and win. Sherry ́s challenging words of wisdom will motivate readers to action.

Download or read book Simply Speaking Inspirations written by Sherry D. Bailey and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2014-05-30 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sherry shares her collection of inspirational messages that will lift your spirit. Everyday challenges tug at our emotions leaving us zapped of energy and seeking solace. Well this book is a sure fire way to recharge your resolve. Soothe your mind with the tantalizing words of Simply Speaking Inspirations and experience the serenity of the Spirit.

Download or read book We Hate to Wait written by Steve Shores and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2022-04-13 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It seems that the only time we're not hurrying is when we're rushing. By the time we heed the calls of smartphones, iPods, iPads, emails, podcasts, downloads, app shopping, YouTubing, web browsing, posting, and responding to posts, we've ridden the amped-up hurry-train so far that we're lost. In fact, the last items in our list ("posting and responding to posts") sound so much like "marrying and giving in marriage" that we might well conclude that we are wedded to whipped-up drivenness. We need a fast from going fast. The gospel of Christ calls us to rest, but learning how takes time. We're invited to ease off the hurry-train and learn the pace of waiting. But waiting for what? To become a bit more like Jesus, who lived at a breathtakingly still point before the one who sent him.

Download or read book University of Destruction written by David Wheaton and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2005-05-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The statistic is staggering: Fifty percent of Christian college students lose their faith--or at least have made it a low priority--by the time they graduate.With a fresh voice and a conversational style, author David Wheaton explores the three pillars of peril--sex, drugs, and rebellion--most often encountered by college students. He then offers students advice on developing a game plan to avoid the spiritual pitfalls. While the temptations and influences may still be there, students following these practical tips will find that a university of instruction does not have to become a university of destruction.

Download or read book Men of Character Joseph written by Gene A. Getz and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 1996-01-15 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One in a series of twelve books by Gene Getz examining role models of the Old and New Testaments in situations relevant to modern times.

Download or read book Some Things Never Change written by Scott Cernek and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book PUSH written by Cindy Trimm and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your Breakthrough Is Only a PUSH Away Today’s world knows little about perseverance. This is why so few people become innovators, entrepreneurs, and world-changers. Success is bypassed, not due to a lack of opportunity, but because we don’t know how to maximize the opportunities in front of us and PUSH - persevere until success happens. In her encouraging and dynamic style, Dr. Cindy Trimm inspires you to go for it. It is one thing to read about the lives of great achievers—it is another thing to join their ranks. Learn how to: • Carry your dreams, visions, and goals “full term” and to complete fulfillment • Exercise the power of faith to overcome the impossible and release God’s supernatural purposes into your life • Resist the temptation to ‘cave’ under pressure and press on even when you don’t feel like it anymore • Empower others to fulfill their divine destinies through co-laboring with them “If you dare to believe that God has something great in store for you to do, to accomplish, or to achieve, you must be prepared to persevere in spite of your hardship, setbacks, and challenges in order to realize your dreams and accomplish your goals. This book is written to give you that extra push.” —Cindy Trimm

Download or read book Performing Under Pressure written by Saul L. Miller and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-08-03 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WHAT THE MAN WHO TEACHES THE WORLD'S TOP ATHLETES CAN TEACH YOU ABOUT OVERCOMING STRESS AND WINNING IN BUSINESS AND IN LIFE Pressure. It keeps us focused, drives athletes to Olympic greatness, businesspeople to produce record value in their companies and artists to the stellar heights of their craft. But too much pressure is unhealthy and counterproductive. It leads to sleeplessness, heart attacks and many other negative side effects. It can also make us seize up and lose our ease when we need it the most. World-renowned sports psychologist Saul -Miller, who teaches elite athletes and top sports teams how to be successful, shares a wealth of practical tools and exercises that allow anyone, in any situation, to manage the pressure they feel, and to channel it into peak performance. Dr. Miller goes in-depth and teaches you: The difference between stress and pressure, and how to make them work for you How to use power thoughts and imagery to enhance your attitude and performance How to improve your baseline stress tolerance Techniques and exercises to control physical reactions to pressure How variations in personality and style affect the ways people experience and deal with pressure, and how this knowledge applies to you Training Notes that give you a clear 4-week plan for each of the major tools. This book is an essential toolbox for anyone who wants to ensure that when it comes time to face intense, high-pressure situations, you'll be prepared to succeed.

Download or read book NIV Study Bible eBook written by Zondervan, and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 7080 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into a deeper study of God’s Word with the comprehensive NIV Study Bible The beloved NIV Study Bible features a stunning four-color interior with full-color photographs, maps, charts, and illustrations that bring the stories of the Bible to life. The in-depth notes are coded to highlight items of special interest in the areas of character study, archaeology, and personal application. This NIV Bible provides you with just the right amount of study information, placed in in just the right locations, to answer your most pressing questions about God's Word and how it connects to your life today. Since its first release in 1985, the Gold Medallion Award-winning NIV Study Bible has become the treasured and trusted companion of over nine million Bible readers. Referred to daily by pastors, students, church leaders, and other Bible readers around the world, the over-20,000 NIV Study Bible notes are the handiwork of the same translation team that produced this Bible’s text. Like no other Bible, the NIV Study Bible places an entire resource library for Bible study in your hands. Features: Complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV) Over 20,000 study notes, with icons to make important information easy to spot Introductions and outlines provide valuable background information for each book of the Bible In-text maps, charts, diagrams, and illustrations visually clarify the stories in the Bible 16 pages of full-color maps plus time lines and presentation page Words of Jesus in red NIV concordance plus subject and study notes indexes eBook has been optimized for reading on color screens, but will still function effectively on other devices

Download or read book The Chronological Guide to Bible Prophecy written by Todd Hampson and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2022-10-04 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Big-Picture Overview of Bible Prophecy God’s fulfilled promises are a powerful reminder of the trustworthiness of his Word. Prophecy makes up nearly 30 percent of the Bible—and of that, 75 percent has already been accomplished! With The Chronological Guide to Bible Prophecy, author and illustrator Todd Hampson will deepen your sense of wonder for the Bible’s complete accuracy while guiding you through a timeline of God’s pledges to his people. You will… examine completed Bible prophecies—and witness how these unbroken promises create a clear and compelling apologetic for your faith understand the prophesied events that are still to come and the order in which they will occur grow in reverence for our incredible God, who uses prophecy to make his amazing faithfulness known to us This fun and informative book provides a comprehensive survey of the many prophecies found in Scripture, underlining their themes and illuminating why they bring us hope today. Complete with Todd’s signature illustrations, The Chronological Guide to Bible Prophecy is an invaluable resource for prophecy newcomers and enthusiasts alike.

Download or read book Freedom in Christ Leader s Guide written by Neil T. Anderson and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2008-08-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Leader's Guide contains the information necessary to present this program with or without the accompanying DVD. This course can be used in a variety of settings, including Sunday school, small-group Bible studies, and one-on-one counseling.