Download or read book Turning Griping Into Gratitude written by Ronald J. Lavin and published by CSS Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ron Lavin provides an ideal resource for small groups who want to explore the Psalms, or for preachers who want to present an inspirational series of sermons. Discussion questions are provided at the end of each chapter, as well as a guide for leaders. Says Lavin: "Griping is one of the most insidious and divisive things into which we easily fall, while gratitude is the most productive of attitudes. The Psalms are filled with the battle between griping and gratitude, a battle we all fight. The psalmists knew both attitudes, including the self-defeating nature of griping and the wonder and majesty of gratitude." By both verbal and written word, Ron Lavin has the ability to communicate with hearers and readers in a probing yet assuring way, a challenging yet comforting manner, with a confronting yet assisting approach. Through his vignettes on the Psalms, he makes yesterday's prayers, hymns, confessions, and thanksgivings our own. Dr. Reuben Swanson, former secretary Evangelical Lutheran Church in America What an inspiration to read homilies which deal head-on with everyday problems and possibilities... it's always an event when Ron Lavin mounts the pulpit. Jerry L. Schmalenberger, former president Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary These are just some of the enthusiastic testimonials from those who have field-tested this study: This book got me to grow up and face some things I needed to face. My attitude toward life changed in light of Psalm 30: "You turned my wailing into dancing..." Each chapter increased my knowledge of scripture and strengthened my walk with God. The practical applications in the book have become a source for coping with the many struggles of my daily life. This is an excellent study book for leading group discussions on what the Psalms mean in our daily lives. By reading the chapters and following up with group discussion, you can't help but grow in faith, understanding, and gratitude for the many gifts God has given us. Ron Lavin has served congregations in Indiana, Iowa, Arizona and California -- and congregational membership doubled in four of the five churches he served. Membership in his Davenport, Iowa parish increased by over 2,000, while more than 1,000 new members were baptized during his pastorate in Tucson, Arizona. A popular speaker at major conferences and a prolific writer, he has led the church in understanding the dynamics of small groups and evangelism.

Download or read book People Who Met Jesus written by Ronald J. Lavin and published by CSS Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People Who Met Jesus is a book that will command the undivided attention of readers who yearn to know more of the significance of their relationship to the risen Lord. By delving in depth into the words and experiences of both well-known and cameo biblical characters, readers will come to a greater appreciation of the life-pervading influence of their relationship to the living Lord. (from the Introduction) Reuben T. Swanson Former Secretary Evangelical Lutheran Church in America In the latest installment of his popular series examining the basics of the Christian faith, Ron Lavin takes another look at the final days of Jesus' life on earth through the eyes of the people whose lives were changed by their encounters with the Lord. Lavin examines their stories, both familiar and little-known, and highlights how their experiences intersect our lives. By telling the story of Jesus, they point us toward God. People Who Met Jesus is an ideal Lenten group study resource -- each chapter includes questions for stimulating discussion. It's also excellent for adult Sunday school or new member classes throughout the year, as well as for sermon preparation or personal meditation. Ron Lavin is the award-winning author of more than 20 books, including the CSS titles Turning Griping Into Gratitude (on the Psalms) and Way To Grow (on small group dynamics). He is the former Pastor-Director of Evangelical Outreach for the Lutheran Church in America, and pastored five thriving congregations, all of which grew substantially under his leadership. Lavin is a popular speaker and church consultant on evangelism and small groups.

Download or read book The Big Ten written by Ron Lavin and published by CSS Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ten Commandments continue to provide both significant prohibitions and helpful invitations for living a moral and godly life in the 21st century. I did not post the Ten Commandments on my classroom wall, but they were imprinted more boldly onto my heart. (from the Introduction) Melvin Kieschnick Former Director of Parish Education Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod The Ten Commandments are universally acknowledged as God's blueprint for human behavior -- yet they seem to be a major focus of controversy in today's headlines. Should these commands from God be prominently featured in classrooms and courtrooms? What difference do God's laws make for multitudes of people who can't even repeat them from memory, much less integrate them into everyday behavior? In the latest installment of his popular series examining the basics of the Christian faith, Ron Lavin takes another look at the Ten Commandments and suggests they offer a powerful biblical corrective for a society filled with ethical relativism and moral decay. But they are much more than just a list of do's and don'ts -- they are also the foundation for God's invitation to a full and abundant life. The Big Ten is an ideal group study resource -- each chapter includes a "digging deeper" section plus stimulating discussion questions, and there are tips to assist small group leaders. The Big Ten is also great for new members, adult Sunday school, and confirmation classes, as well as for personal meditation or sermon preparation. Ron Lavin is the award-winning author of 20 books, including Turning Griping Into Gratitude and Way To Grow (CSS). He is the former Pastor-Director of Evangelical Outreach for the Lutheran Church in America, and pastored five thriving congregations, all of which grew substantially under his leadership. Lavin is a popular speaker and church consultant on the dynamics of small groups and evangelism.

Download or read book I Believe Help My Unbelief written by Ron Lavin and published by CSS Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sprinkled with humor and anecdotes, each chapter in this study of the Apostles' Creed includes discussion questions and ideas for digging deeper into the biblical and historical background. Plus there's a special bonus -- in a fascinating appendix, former missionary Mel Kieschnick shares the remarkable story of how the Apostles' Creed sustained him when he found himself in the midst of the 1989 massacre at Beijing's Tienanmen Square.

Download or read book What s It Like to Be Married to Me written by Linda Dillow and published by David C Cook. This book was released on 2011-02-01 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What's It Like to Be Married to Me? is about knowing the difference between having a desire for a better marriage and setting the goal of a better marriage—as readers look in the mirror to see how they can change. Bestselling author Linda Dillow understands that most women want more from their marriage but don't know how to get it. In What's It Like to Be Married to Me?, Dillow challenges readers to ask the riskiest questions: What is is like to be married to me? What is it like to make love with me? Why do I want to stay mad at you? Extremely intimate and honest, What's It Like to Be Married to Me? is not a book about marriage at all. It is a book about how to live out marriage, day-by-day and year-by-year, and watch who you become as a wife impact the intimacy in your marriage!

Download or read book The Grumbler s Guide to Giving Thanks written by Dustin Crowe and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trade Grumbling for Gratitude—Experience God like Never Before The apostle Paul instructed the Philippians to be anxious in nothing and thankful in everything. And when he said everything—he meant everything. We can all agree that this is easier said than done. Disappointments and discontent may cause you to slip into dissatisfaction, and grumbling becomes a state of mind—gratitude seems impossible to find. However, what if this is the precise reason you lack the joy of a God-filled life? Instead of a reaction to when things are going well, what if gratitude is actually necessary to knowing the hope of our gracious God? This is exactly what Pastor Dustin Crowe identifies in The Grumbler’s Guide to Giving Thanks. Dustin examines the biblical foundations of thankfulness and traces how it can reshape every-day Christian living. When we express gratitude in all things, we not only praise our Creator, we also get to know Him better. With The Grumbler’s Guide, you’ll learn how to practice thanksgiving in both simple and extraordinary ways, even when you’re tempted to dwell on the negative. You’ll find your outlook on life realigned to see the hand of God in everything, strengthening your trust in Him. And in doing so, you’ll find greater, more joy-filled reasons to continue expressing thanks to our good and generous God.

Download or read book The Wall in My Head written by Words Without Borders and published by Open Letter Books. This book was released on 2009 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the night of November 9, 1989, after months of unrest in Europe and East Germany, the checkpoints between East and West Berlin were suddenly openedk, reuniting the two sides of the divided city and bringing together a divided Europe and led to the end of the Cold War. This collection of essays from Words Without Borders is an exciting anthology that features fiction, essays and original documents and trace the path of the revolutionary spirit from its origins to the present day.

Download or read book The Gratitude Diaries written by Janice Kaplan and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-01-04 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this New York Times bestseller, Janice Kaplan spends a year living gratefully and transforms her marriage, family life, work, and health. On New Year’s Eve, journalist and former Parade editor in chief Janice Kaplan makes a promise to be grateful and look on the bright side of whatever happens. She realizes that how she feels over the next year will have less to do with the events that occur than her own attitude and perspective. Getting advice at every turn from psychologists, academics, doctors, and philosophers, Kaplan brings readers on a smart and witty journey to discover the value of appreciating what you have. Relying on both amusing personal experiences and extensive research, Kaplan explores how gratitude can transform every aspect of life, including marriage and friendship, money and ambition, and health and fitness. She learns how appreciating your spouse changes the neurons of your brain and why saying thanks helps CEOs succeed. Through extensive interviews with experts, and lively conversations with real people, including celebrities like Matt Damon, Daniel Craig, and Jerry Seinfeld, Kaplan discovers the role of gratitude in everything from our sense of fulfillment to our children’s happiness. With warmth, humor, and appealing insight, Kaplan’s journey will empower readers to think positively and start living their own best year ever.

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Download or read book Transforming My Attitude Through Gratitude written by Rhonda A. Jaudon and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2022-03 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains a collection of journal entries on being grateful to God in all things using His many God names. The author is engaged in a thirty-day crusade with other believers to exalt, lift up, and give praise to the Most High God for His overflow of unconditional love and His unwavering grace and mercy. Under the instructions of the Holy Spirit, the author was given a charge to share her thoughts of gratitude with God's people to encourage and give them hope for a brighter future. As we face the devastating plague of COVID-19 among other afflictions, we can look to Jehovah-Shalom for peace and know that He is with us every step of the way. This book is designed to help us look for our blessings amid chaos as we transform our attitude through gratitude. Dr. Rhonda A. Jaudon is a recipient of a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Georgia Southern University, a Master of Science Degree in Education from Troy State University, an Education Specialist Degree from Lesley University, and a Doctorate Degree in Instructional and Organizational Leadership from Grand Canyon University. She is a retired administrator of the Glynn County School System with forty-plus years of service. She is the first African educator to receive the County Teacher of the Year in Glynn County Schools. Dr. Jaudon serves as a motivational speaker, youth advisor, church clerk as well as superintendent of Sunday at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor L. Carl Brown, Jr. She is the wife of Robert T. Jaudon for thirty-seven years. They are the proud parents of two sons and five grandchildren. To God be the glory for all that He has done in my life.

Download or read book What Seems Impossible written by Scott Johnson and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2012-05-08 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God loves you so much that He wants you to live from the spiritual dimension where He is, and where everything is possible. So often we try to pull God down to our level, but He tells us very clearly in His word that His ways and thoughts are higher. He can’t be pulled down–but we can ascend upward into His thoughts, ways and...

Download or read book Holy in the Moment written by Virginia B. Harrington and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2018-03-06 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoying life (zoe) in Christ comes in the choices we make moment-by-moment. Transparently sharing her struggles with anxiety, fear, and insecurity, Ginger Harrington invites women to discover how intentional choices made in the moment can become holy habits that open the door to healing and freedom. With a refreshing perspective, she shows that holiness isn’t a rigid standard to keep but a gift to receive through a vital relationship with God, who makes us whole. Holy in the Moment explores the practical power of choices to grow in holiness without the pressure of perfectionism. Through gentle encouragement, biblical insights, and applicable ideas learn to discern feelings and overcome distractions and shame, adapt God’s equation for obedience, live a praying life, discover methods for practicing holiness in parenting and the importance of rest, embrace biblical love and forgiveness, and understand how work becomes holy. Find healing and wholeness with simple choices to love God, embrace truth, and enjoy every moment of life with practical ways to be holy by choosing to trust God, rely on his wisdom, and live from his resources.

Download or read book Making Life Work written by Barney Hamady and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2010-02 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's no secret that on so many levels our world is getting worked. And so are we. So who or what is working you: difficult circumstances, difficult people, or some unbreakable bad habit? Are you getting worked by fear, poor health, family or financial problems? The fact is, everyone gets worked. And if you're not getting worked right now, it's a good bet someone you love is. Feel like blaming your surroundings? In the beginning, God placed Adam and Eve in a beautiful garden and told them to 'work it!' Instead, in their 'perfect' world, they got worked: by the serpent, by the Garden, and yes, even by their own choices.

Download or read book A Dictionary of the English and German Languages for Home and School written by Immanuel Schmidt and published by . This book was released on 1897 with total page 1030 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Gratitude in Action written by Justina A and published by . This book was released on 2024-07-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **Gratitude in Action: Transforming Challenges into Blessings** In "Gratitude in Action: Transforming Challenges into Blessings," follow the transformative journey of Alex Harrison as he navigates life's deepest trials armed with the power of gratitude. Struggling with personal and professional setbacks, Alex encounters Samuel, a wise mentor who introduces him to a profound practice of gratitude. Through a series of intense, suspenseful challenges, including the ultimate test of facing his darkest fears, Alex learns to find light in the darkest places. From life-threatening situations to emotional confrontations, Alex's journey reveals that gratitude isn't just a fleeting feeling but a powerful tool for resilience and transformation. This compelling narrative illustrates how embracing gratitude can turn even the most daunting obstacles into opportunities for growth and connection, ultimately leading to a fulfilling and purpose-driven life. Alex's story is a testament to the enduring power of gratitude and its ability to create ripples of positive change in the world

Download or read book From Grumpy to Grateful written by Trevor Johnson and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-12-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to a transformative journey from grumpiness to gratitude. In "From Grumpy to Grateful," discover practical strategies and insights to uplift your mood, cultivate gratitude, and embrace a more positive outlook on life. Recognizing Your Grumpiness Begin by acknowledging and understanding your grumpy moments. Explore the triggers and patterns that contribute to your mood, laying the foundation for positive change. Understanding the Impact of Mood on Well-being Delve into the profound connection between mood and overall well-being. Uncover how your emotional state influences various aspects of your life and learn why transforming your mood is crucial. Embracing the Power of Gratitude Unlock the transformative power of gratitude. Explore how cultivating a thankful mindset can shift your perspective, fostering a more optimistic and appreciative outlook. Shifting Your Perspective Through Mindfulness Discover the art of mindfulness as a tool for shifting your perspective. Learn techniques to stay present, reduce stress, and approach life's challenges with a calm and centered mind. Practicing Self-Care for a Better Mood Explore the importance of self-care in maintaining a positive mood. Identify personalized self-care practices that contribute to your well-being and happiness. Cultivating Positive Relationships Understand the impact of relationships on your mood. Learn how to nurture positive connections and surround yourself with individuals who uplift and inspire. Finding Joy in Everyday Moments Reconnect with the simple joys of life. Explore ways to find happiness in everyday moments, fostering a sense of contentment and fulfillment. Letting Go of Negative Thoughts Release the grip of negative thoughts. Develop strategies to challenge and reframe pessimistic thinking, paving the way for a more optimistic mindset. Setting Realistic Expectations Examine the role of expectations in your mood. Discover how setting realistic and achievable goals can lead to a more balanced and positive life. Expressing Gratitude to Others Learn the art of expressing gratitude to those around you. Discover the positive impact of appreciating others and creating a culture of thankfulness. Engaging in Physical Activity for a Mood Boost Explore the connection between physical activity and mood enhancement. Uncover the benefits of exercise in promoting a positive and energized state of mind. Incorporating Relaxation Techniques Integrate relaxation techniques into your daily routine. Explore practices such as deep breathing, meditation, and mindfulness to promote calmness and reduce stress. Creating a Gratitude Journal Embark on a gratitude journaling journey. Learn how to document and reflect on moments of gratitude, fostering a continual awareness of the positive aspects of your life. Surrounding Yourself With Positivity Curate your environment for positivity. Explore ways to create a supportive and uplifting space that enhances your mood and well-being. Seeking Professional Help if Needed Recognize when professional support can contribute to your well-being. Explore avenues for seeking guidance and assistance on your journey toward a more positive and grateful life. "From Grumpy to Grateful" is not just a guide; it's a roadmap to a more fulfilling and joyful existence. Dive into each section, apply the practical tips, and let this book be your companion on the path to transforming your mood and embracing a grateful heart.

Download or read book God is Inescapable written by David Wesley Soper and published by . This book was released on 1959 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: