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Stay Glued to the Word

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:00:06 +0000

Don’t stop reading this book of the Law, but day and night think of what it says, so you can be careful to do everything written in it; then you will prosper and succeed. Joshua 1:8

It caught my attention when a man on the radio spoke about the difference between watching a movie and reading a book. He said anyone can watch a movie with passive engagement, but it takes work to read a book.

Books and movies are both written, but when watching a movie you can see and hear the details, where as when reading a book you are able to imagine them, and create the pictures in your head.

Movies are easy to watch. You just sit back and watch the story unfold. You don’t have to use your imagination to try to picture what a particular scene would look like or how a person appears. The creators of the film have already done that for you, so you can see their vision of the story.

I love to read because it captures my imagination. It is the exercise of my inner mind aided by a competent and creative author which can send me on boundless, exciting adventures. Books are a window to other worlds, and offer those who will take the time to discover them, unending pleasure. A writer paints a glorious picture using language as his paintbrush. There is nothing more relaxing, or more exhilarating, than losing oneself in the pages of a good book.

Do you prefer your own dreams or those of someone else? Reading stimulates the creative area of the mind to produce alternate realities. There is no substitute for reading.

There are only two ways for a human to “see” something: physical vision through their eyes, or imagination. Without imagination: man would be completely limited — virtually robots. All human progress has been born out of imagination — the ability to “see” things differently than they were. The only way a human can see the past or the future unaided, is through their imagination. Nothing can better capture your imagination than being daily in God’s Word.

Everyone has used their imagination negatively by worrying. We should use the same process in a positive way, based on God’s Word. Seeing something by the “eye of faith” has to be the same as imagining it.

Paul said “We do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:18

How can you look at things which are not seen? Only by imagination. So get into the Bible daily. Stimulate your spiritual imagination and the things of eternity will become alive for you.

Questions: How do you use your imagination? How can you improve your spiritual imagination?

Ask Him

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 08:00:43 +0000

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Recently, I asked the Lord to expand my vision of the world as He sees it. Scriptures, books, blogs, and conversations all reflected the same theme – God’s heart for the broken, oppressed, forgotten, distraught, hungry, poor, exploited, incarcerated…the marginalized. He showed me that an appropriate response is not a feeling, an appropriate response demands action.

Isaiah 61:1-3 explains Jesus’ mission: bring good news to the poor, comfort the brokenhearted, proclaim that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed, and tell those who mourn that the time of the LORD’S favor has come. He will give a crown of beauty for ashes, blessing instead of mourning, and praise instead of despair. They will be like great oaks that the LORD has planted for His own glory.

In light of Jesus’ mission, I reread the faith chapter, Hebrews 11, describing the action taken by those whose allegiance was to the Lord and Him only. They obeyed, believed, chose to share oppression rather than freedom, kept their eyes on the One who is invisible, and “their weakness was turned to strength.”

Following Jesus, no matter what, into a hurting world is overwhelming. Hebrews 12:12 encourages us: “So take a new grip with your tired hands and strengthen your weak knees. Mark out a straight path for your feet so that those who are weak and lame will not fall but become strong.” Keeping our eyes on Jesus and doing what He asks will actually make us stronger.

The call is to believe Him, put our faith and trust in Him, give Him our allegiance and take action. As Paul concludes the book of Hebrews, he writes:

Keep loving each other
Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers
Remember those in prison as if you were there yourself
Remember those being mistreated as if you felt their pain in your own bodies

Those words do not reflect feelings, they reflect actions.

And His promise…Hebrews 13:5ff

“I will never fail you

I will never abandon you

So we can say with confidence,

The LORD is my helper

So I will have no fear.

What can mere people do to me?”

And the benediction…Hebrews 13:20, 21

“Now may the God of peace – Who brought up from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, and ratified an eternal covenant with His blood – may He equip you with all you need for doing His will. May He produce in you, through the power of Jesus Christ, every good thing that is pleasing to Him. All glory to Him forever and ever! Amen”

Prayer

Lord, thank you for the price you paid on the cross to save my soul. Thank You for Your heart for and mission to reach the broken, oppressed, forgotten, distraught, hungry, poor, exploited, incarcerated…the marginalized. Open our eyes, that we might see the world around us from Your perspective. Strengthen our tired hands and weak knees. Give us the courage to ask You to reach our world through us. Give us the courage to take action. In Jesus’ Name and for His sake, Amen!

Questions: Ask the Lord how, even today, you can be His hands and feet in a hurting world. If you sense there is an obstacle, something holding you back, what is it? Ask Him.

About the Author: Donna Mitchell

Better Parenting Resources

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:15:11 +0000

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Five Love Languages of Children

by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell, M.D. Are you expressing love in a language that your child understands?

Best-selling authors Chapman and Campbell help parents understand how each child, like an adult, expresses and receives love best through one of five different communication styles: ”quality time, words of affirmation, gifts, acts of service, or physical touch.

Discover your child’s primary language and learn how to effectively convey unconditional feelings of respect, affection, and commitment that will resonate in your child’s soul.

Price – 14.99 CAD

Five Love Languages of Teenagers

by Gary Chapman Believe it or not, those tough-looking teens are like “love tanks with a leak” – just like the rest of us.

Learn which of the five “love languages” most effectively communicates parental affection to your teenagers, and how your loving input can nurture their sense of responsibility, spiritual identity, and security in Christ. Price – 16.99 CAD

Grace Based Parenting: Set Your Family Free

by Tim Kimmel Parents in our post-modern world tend to be committed to but anxious about their child-rearing responsibilities. They’ve tried the countless parenting books on the market, but many of these are strident, fear-based books that loving parents instinctively reject, while still searching for direction.

Now Dr. Tim Kimmel, founder of Family Matters ministries, offers a refreshing new look at parenting. Rejecting rigid rules and checklists that don’t work, Dr. Kimmel recommends a parenting style that mirrors God’s love, reflects His forgiveness, and displaces fear as a motivator for behavior.

As we embrace the grace God offers, we begin to give it-creating a solid foundation for growing morally strong and spiritually motivated children. Price – 15.99 CAD

How to be your Daughters Daddy

by Dan Bolin Although there is a special connection between a daddy and his little girl, it’s not always easy to know how to nurture that relationship.

This little book offers 365 simple and creative ideas that will help you make your daughter feel special and valuable.

Price – 11.50 CAD

How to be Your Little Man’s Dad

by Dan Bolin and Ken Sutterfield This little book will help you build a special connection with your son.

It contains 365 simple and creative father-son activities that will foster the kind of relationship you both want.

Price – 11.50 CAD

Interviewing your Daughter’s Date

How To Protect Your Daughter During the Dating Process by Dennis Rainey

As a dad, it’s time to step up and protect her. And here is a resource that makes that a whole lot easier.

In his newest book for fathers, Interviewing Your Daughter’s Date, FamilyLife Today’s host Dennis Rainey

equips you with “8 Steps to No Regrets.”

Should you back off? Avoid the subject? Let your wife handle it? Hope you’ve done enough?

No. Your “little girl” needs you now more than ever.

Price – 14.99 CAD

Little House on the Freeway

By Tim Kimmel, PhD Add Zest to Your Family with God’s Rest! Seriously, your schedule is hurried, your expectations are extraordinary, and you and your family’s commitments are too many to count. Your relationships with your friends, your family, and your God are suffering.

“Little House on the Freeway” takes a look at the breakneck speed at which we live and reveals how to not only put on the brakes, but how to get off the freeway altogether.

Don’t let busyness, productivity, or the temptation to “keep up with the Jones’” keep you from the peace and incredible quality of relationships God created for you.

Price – 15.99 CAD

Passport 2 Purity

Resources pack with CD’s. by Dennis & Barbara Rainey This kit provides a wonderful opportunity for a parent to connect with their preteen or teenager on a weekend getaway. With a variety of activities, lessons, and memorable discussions, Passport 2 Purity presents a fun and exciting way to talk about a variety of issues teenagers face.

The kit includes a leader manual, student manual, CDs featuring Dennis and Barbara Rainey, passport, and seals.

Price – 25.99 CAD

Scream-free Parenting

By Hal Edward Runkel, LMFT Whether you scream at your children or not, you no doubt feel anxious about them and their choices. You worry how they’ll turn out.

Hal Edward Runkel has discovered why: Parents are spending far too much time orbiting their lives around their children. They need to return the focus to themselves. They need to grow up and calm down.
Rather than learning new techniques, you’ll discover the liberating principles, based on scriptural truths that are inspiring parents just like you to revolutionize their family life. Principles that will enable you to remain cool, calm, and connected with your children, no matter what.

Price – 16.99 CAD

Smart Step-Family

By Ron Deal

Ron explodes the myth of the “blended” family as he provides practical, realistic solutions to the issues that stepfamilies face.

He helps remarried and soon-to-be-married couples recognize the unique personality and place of each family member, solve the every day puzzles of stepparenting and stepchildren relationships, learn communication skills to deal with ex-spouses, invest the time to grow their stepfamily rather than look for instant results.

Price – 13.99 CAD

What God Wants for Christmas

Children’s Nativity Set with a surprise! Tells the story of Christ’s birth just like Resurrection Eggs tells the Easter story!

We’ve wrapped up all of the anticipation, excitement, and wonder of being a kid at Christmas into What God Wants for Christmas. This kid-friendly, interactive nativity – with seven gift boxes, a colorful pop-up, and an illustrated poem – contains a surprise ending that will open a child’s heart to Jesus. Use this hands-on lesson in Sunday schools, outreach events, or family devotions, over multiple days or all at once. It’s simple, easy to use, and fun for all ages!

Price – 17.99 CAD

Interviewing your Daughter’s Date

How To Protect Your Daughter During the Dating Process by Dennis Rainey

Attention Fathers:

Young men will soon be inquiring about your daughters–if they haven’t already.

For most girls your daughter’s age, the dating years will lead to heartbreak and confusion. Peer pressure and the self-focused nature of needing boyfriends will lead many to lose all sense of perspective and make some of the worst decisions of their young lives.

As a dad, it’s time to step up and protect her. And here is a resource that makes
that a whole lot easier.

In his newest book for fathers, Interviewing Your Daughter’s Date, FamilyLife Today’s host Dennis Rainey
equips you with “8 Steps to No Regrets.”

She’s about to go on a date … with a boy. Just the two of them.

Should you back off? Avoid the subject? Let your wife handle it? Hope you’ve done enough?

No. Your “little girl” needs you now more than ever.

Calling you to give your daughter the same strength that once had you treading water at
the base of a diving board and the same sense of protection that kept your hand on the back of her bicycle seat, Dennis Rainey guides you through the process of being able to conduct your very own interview … of your daughter’s date.

Price – 14.99 CAD

Family Issues Resources

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:48:42 +0000

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Boundaries with Kids

by Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. John Townsend To help their children grow into healthy adults, parents need to teach them how to take responsibility for their behavior, their values, and their lives. The authors of the Gold Medallion Award-winning book

Boundaries bring their biblically based principles to bear on the challenging task of child rearing, showing parents: how to bring control to an out-of-control family life; how to set limits and still be loving parents; how to define legitimate boundaries for the family; how to install in children a godly character. Price – 18.99 CAD

Boundaries with Teens

by Dr. John Townsend Help teenagers grow into healthy adults who take responsibility for their behavior, values, and lives!

The father of two teenage boys, best-selling author Townsend shares experienced, biblically based insights, including how to bring order to an out-of-control household; set limits and still be loving parents; define legitimate boundaries for the family; and instill godly characteristics.
Price – 18.99 CAD

Why Christian Kids Rebel

by Tim Kimmel Have you “done it all” when it comes to the checklist of good Christian parenting, only to see your son or daughter step away from their belief system and embrace other lifestyle choices?

Tim Kimmel helps you increase the chances that your children will develop a vibrant faith early in life and stick with it on into adulthood. If you are dealing with a rebellious teen, discover help and hope and learn how to lead the child back into a walk of faith.
Price – 16.50 CAD

INFERTILITY/MISCARRIAGE

Hannah’s Hope

by Jennifer Saake Hannah’s Hope offers insightful and heartfelt encouragement for couples dealing with infertility, miscarriage or failed adoption.

Building on the story of Hannah (First Samuel, chapter 1), Jennifer Saake interweaves her personal experiences with advice gleaned from over ten years of providing aid to grieving families.
Price – 15.99 CAD

Empty Arms

by Pam Vredevelt They are the most dreaded words an expectant mother can hear. As joy and anticipation dissolve into confusion and grief, painful questions refuse to go away: Why me? What did I do wrong? Doesn’t God care? With the warmth and compassion of a licensed counselor and a Christian woman who has suffered miscarriage herself, Pam Vredevelt offers sound answers, advice, and reassurance to the woman fighting to maintain faith in this heartbreaking situation.

Empty Arms: Emotional Support for Those Who Have Suffered a Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Tubal Pregnancy is the essential guidebook through the agony of losing a child. Price – 12.99 CAD

Challenges and Conflicts Resources

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:26:08 +0000

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Before the Last Resort

by George Kenworthy Your marriage can be healed by answering three simple questions. Hundreds of marriages have been rescued when couples got the answers right. If you’re about to give up on your marriage or know someone about to give up on his or hers, this book is for you.
Learn how God can heal deep, hardcore problems whether you’re ensnared in deceit, adultery, or abuse. God desires a miracle for your marriage. Before you give up, won’t you answer three simple questions? Includes a “Help-Me Help-My-Friend Guide”!

Price – 12.99 CAD

Boundaries in Marriage

by Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. John Townsend They’re at the forefront of today’s Christian counseling movement, and now Drs. Cloud and Townsend help guide couples.

Recommending boundaries even in marriage, they show how respecting a spouse’s personal “territory” actually strengthens a relationship as well as how to safeguard marriage from intruders such as idols, affairs, and well-meaning parents.
Price – 18.99 CAD

Every Man’s Battle: Winning the War on Sexual Purity

by Stephen Arterburn, Fred Stoeker Winning the War on Sexual Purity One Victory at a Time.
From the television to the Internet, print media to videos, men are constantly faced with the assault of sensual images. Shattering the perception that men are unable to control their thought lives and roving eyes, Every Man’s Battle shares the stories of dozens who have escaped the trap of sexual immorality and presents a practical, detailed plan for any man who desires sexual purity.
Perfect for men who have fallen in the past, those who want to remain strong today, and all who want to overcome temptation in the future. Includes a special section for women, designed to help them understand and support the men they love. Price – 14.99 CAD

The Five Languages of Apology

by Gary Chapman, Jennifer Thomas Conflict with others is part of life—and so is the need to say that you’re sorry.

Using revealing research and real-life examples, Chapman and Thomas offer proven techniques for speaking and hearing effective apologies; and outline practical steps for repairing relationships with spouses, friends, family members, and co-workers. Price – 18.99 CAD

Mad About Us

By Gary J Oliver, PhD & Carrie Oliver Carrie and Gary Oliver have written a practical book to help couples focus their passion in ways that lead to trust, understanding, and intimacy.

They want Christian couples to develop Christ-centered marriages, and that includes dealing with fear, frustration, and anger–issues that prevent intimacy. They demonstrate how the energy–or passion–of the God-given emotion anger can be harnessed in ways that build and strengthen a marriage relationship and free couples from one of Satan’s most destructive weapons–unhealthy anger. Price – 17.99 CAD

When Men Think Private Thoughts

by Gordon MacDonald Am I competent and successful? Am I a desirable husband and a good father? Am I in charge of my life, or is my life in charge of me? Men ask these measure-up questions of themselves in times of quiet contemplation as they consider what they are not, what they think they ought to be, and what they ultimately want to be.

MacDonald explores avenues of sexuality and masculinity; intimacy, romance, and friendship; and achievement and definitions of success, revealing how each road intersects with a man’s soul. Price – 14.50 CAD

ABUSE

The Wounded Heart: Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse

by Dan B. Allender Almost everyone knows a victim of childhood sexual abuse; it has no religious or social boundaries. And sexual abuse is probably the most ”soul-deadening” trauma there is.

For adult victims, here is a way out of the rage, fear, and confusion.

For their spouses, families, friends, and counselors, here are specific ways you can help the healing process. With Christ, there is indeed hope for the wounded heart. Price – 19.99 CAD

AFFAIRS/INFIDELITY

Every Heart Restored: A Wife’s Guide to Healing in the Wake of a Husband’s Sexual Sin

by Stephen Arterburn, Fred Stoeker, Brenda Stoeker As the wife of a man who is addicted to lust, pornography, or masturbation, you are not alone.
Here is the book for every woman who has become a casualty in the fight for sexual purity. Filled with stories from wives and husbands at every stage in the struggle for sexual purity, this book addresses the questions and real-life issues that matter to you most. Whether you are facing the startling new revelation of your husband’s sin, dealing with a long-term problem, or cleaning out an old wound, you will be led to healing greater than you imagine possible. Price – 16.99 CAD

Romance and Sex Resources

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 23:49:01 +0000

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Capture Her Heart

by Lysa TerKeurst Statistics show that marriages inside and outside the church are failing at alarming rates. Some enter marriages expecting a treasure chest full of things like fun, security, companionship, adventure, good communication, and great sex. However, we are soon shocked to discover that our treausre chest is empty. If our marriage is going to be full of great things, it’s up to us to fill our marriage chest with great treasures. Price – 12.50 CAD

Capture His Heart

by Lysa TerKeurst Do you find yourself asking, “What does he want?” Experts agress that a great marriage takes time, creativity, and a willingness to consider each other’s needs. TerKeurst offers eight ways-including spiritual support, emotional encouragement, sexual enjoyment and intellectual engagement-for better understanding, attracting, and relating to your spouse. Ideal for individual or group study. Price – 12.50 CAD

Coffee Dates for Couples

Love + coffee is the perfect recipe for romance. Warm up your love life with satisfying and memorable coffeehouse moments. Join your spouse in smooth, full-bodied conversations that blend stimulating depth and a soulful connection. Coffee Dates for Couples provides refreshing conversation starters and flavorful date ideas. Your coffee experience will be renewed and recharged, as you enjoy the rich aroma of a robust, spicy conversation with your spouse in the haven of java! Price – 5.99 CAD

Dates on a Dime

One bowl, two spoons…
Share dessert with your spouse – it’s sweet and cheap!
Test-drive your fantasy car. Create memories and art together at a paint-your-own-pottery studio.
Dates on a Dime is full of simple, frugal date ideas and money-saving tips that help you stay under budget with over-the-top romance! Price – 5.99 CAD

Honey, I Don’t Have a Headache Tonight

by Sheila Wray Gregoire It’s 10pm. He wants to start snuggling. You want to start snoring. He feels unloved because you aren’t “in the mood,” and you feel unloved because he only cares about one thing.

This book will help you overcome this frustrating stalemate. A humourous and practical look at how to turn up the heat in your marriage. Price – 16.99 CAD

Intimate Issues

by Linda Dillow, Lorraine Pintus Intimate Issues answers the 21 questions about sex most frequently asked by Christian wives. Written from the perspective of two mature Christian wives and Bible teachers—women you’ll come to know as mentors and friends.

Intimate Issues is biblical and insightful, sometimes humorous, other times practical, but always honest. Through its solid teaching, warm testimonials, scriptural insights, and expert testimony, you’ll find hope, insight, and a variety of ideas to enhance your relationship with the husband you love. Price – 19.99 CAD

Red-Hot Monogamy: Making Your Marriage Sizzle

by Bill Farrel, Pam Farrel Did you know that the best sexual experiences are enjoyed by married couples? Popular marriage and relationship experts Bill and Pam Farrel are ready to ingite the passion fires in all marriages.

With their trademark insight, humor and candid personal perspectives, the Farrels reveal truths about the sexual relationship in marriage and what you need to know to add spark and sizzle to your love life. You’ll discover how to create intimacy when you’re just too tired, to avoid the pleasure thieves that steal your chance for fulfillment, and more. Price – 15.75 CAD

Rekindling The Romance

by Dennis and Barbara Rainey Best-selling authors and marriage and family mentors Dennis and Barbara Rainey deliver a jolt of passionate inspiration to rekindle romance for Christian couples.
Deep within every marriage is a God-given desire for intimacy. By God’s design, romance is supposed to be the flame in the fireplace. It includes warmth, security, and, of course, sexual intimacy.

Packed with practical insight, this tastefully candid and inviting resource provides the Christian couple with the keys to unlock their relational and sexual intimacy. Price – 12.99 CAD

Sheet Music

by Kevin Leman Want Satisfying Sex? You can make beautiful sexual music. In Sheet Music, psychologist and family expert Dr. Kevin Leman makes it clear: If you and your spouse work in tandem, you’ll create some of the most stunning sounds ever heard!All it takes is practice…and the right attitude, says Dr. Leman.

Sex is about the quality of your entire love life, not just the alignment of your bodies. So if you’re willing to forge ahead for the sake of the best marriage you can imagine, this book is for you. It will expand and challenge your thinking, help you start your marriage off right, or go from humdrum to exciting if you’re already married. Price – 17.99 CAD

Simply Romantic Nights V. 1 Igniting Passion in your Marriage

Make your marriage sizzle with the newly revised Simply Romantic Nights—it puts the wow! back into marriage. Filled with creative ideas to kindle sensational encounters and encourage intimacy.

24 Romantic Adventures—12 cards for him and 12 for her, with complete plans for creative dates. A NEW companion book with proven ideas for experiencing connection and intimacy. Price – 24.99 CAD

Simply Romantic Nights Vol 2 – License for Creative Intimacy

The kit includes: 12 sealed date cards for her 12 sealed date cards for him An enlightening novella 2 key tags reminders If your marriage is in need of a romantic “tune-up” try test-driving these 24 passionate date ideas to enhance your physical and spiritual intimacy. Make memories together, understand your spouse’s romance needs, and enjoy a more exciting sex life. Price – 24.99 CAD

Tips to Romance Your Husband

Tips to Romance Your Husband is filled with innovative ideas to help you show and say, “Darling, I care about you deeply.”

Make a big statement of love to your sweetheart! Change his life and yours by applying the creative ideas in this little books. Learn why simple fun…can become simply romantic. Price – 5.99 CAD

Tips to Romance Your Wife

Let’s face it. Most guys could use a little inspiration to spark romance in their marriage.

Tipe to Romance Your Wife is filled with creative ideas to help you say, “Honey, I love you.”
You can make a big statement of your love through the tips in this little book. Learn how simple can be fun…and how an ordinary guy can become simply romantic. Price – 5.99 CAD

Healthy Marriage Resources

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:20:56 +0000

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The Five Love Languages

by Gary Chapman We all know that the greatest commandment is to love. However, relatively few of us know how to express our love in the heart language of our family and friends. Fortunately, in The Five Love Languages Gary Chapman identifies the five primary love languages and teaches us how to use these languages to express our love. Although this edition of The Five Love Languages was written specifically for couples, the basic principles Chapman explores will apply to all relationships. Price – 14.99 CAD

For Men Only

by Shaunti Feldhahn, Jeff Feldhahn You love her, you plan to spend the rest of your life with her, but you just can’t figure her out! Thanks to bestselling author Shaunti Feldhahn and her husband Jeff you now can have a reliable “map” of what makes women tick. Culled from hundreds of interviews and scientific research, the Feldhahns debunk the notion that women are complicated and mysterious, and have opened the door to your understanding and loving her the way you have always wanted. Price – 15.99 CAD

For Women Only

by Shaunti Feldhahn Ever been totally confused by something your man has said or done? Want to understand his secret desires and fears, his daily battles? Shaunti Feldhahn takes you beneath the surface into the inner lives of men. With findings from a groundbreaking national survey and personal interviews of over one thousand men, Feldhahn presents eye-opening revelations you need not only to understand the man in your life, but to support and love him in the way he needs to be loved. Grounded in biblical hope, you’ll discover how to love your man for who he really is—not who you think he is. Price – 15.99 CAD

Have a New Husband by Friday

By Dr. Kevin Leman There isn’t a woman on this earth who hasn’t wanted, at one time or another, to trade in her husband for a new one. Have a new husband by Friday? Is that even possible? To tell you the truth, it’s a scam. You can have a new husband by Wednesday if you do it right. Even better, there’s no need to trade your man in for a newer model; all he needs is a little tune-up. You can change your husband’s attitude, behavior, and communication in just 5 days. Dr. Kevin Leman, New York Times bestselling author and internationally known psychologist, shows you how you can turn your man into the man of your dreams. Price – 15.99 CAD

Love & Respect

by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs Discover the secret that cracks the communication code between husbands and wives and reap the benefits of marriage as God intended. Citing extensive biblical and psychological research, Eggerichs shows that harmony and happiness in relationships is not achieved by love alone, but by building on both parts of the Ephesians 5:33 equation: love and respect. Price – 16.99 CAD

Love List

by Dr. Les Parrott, Dr. Leslie Parrott A bowl of ice cream during the evening news? Reading the Sunday paper together? Couples often develop rituals as part of daily life-and some can can work wonders for their marriage. Discover the eight habits the Parrotts suggest to revolutionize your relationship: sharing a laugh, touching, boosting your mate’s self-esteem, and more. Price – 11.99 CAD

Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti

by Bill Farrel, Pam Farrel Men process life like waffles. They think and act by moving from box to box—they enter a box, size up a single problem, and formulate a solution.
Women process life like a plate of spaghetti. Each issue is like an individual noodle that touches every other noodle on the plate, and women find it natural to multitask.
In this innovative, fun approach to the differences between men and women, Bill and Pam Farrel share humorous stories, easy-to-understand examples, and clear instructions to help you achieve harmony in your marriage. Discover how you can: Price – 16.50 CAD

Now You’re Speaking My Language

by Gary Chapman Chapman encourages spouses to exhibit loyalty, forgiveness, empathy, and commitment to resolving conflict in order to foster spiritual growth. Readers will learn lasting principles for marital growth, how a couple’s relationship with God enhances a marriage, how “oneness” involves not only sex, but also intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and social oneness, and how communication is the key to it all. Helping readers to navigate their marriage with chapters on “Unhealthy Patterns of Communication,” “Five Levels of Communication,” as well as several chapters on the different types of intimacy, Chapman considers this title his best work. Price – 14.99 CAD

Sacred Marriage

by Gary L. Thomas Is happiness the ultimate goal of marriage, or is there a greater purpose? Thomas helps you understand the Lord’s intention for matrimony-for husband and wife to reflect the character of Christ. See how God wants to use your marriage as a spiritual discipline to draw you closer to Him, who is happiness. Price – 18.99 CAD

Spouse-ology: The Game

Spouse-ology challenges husbands to think like their wives and vice versa. While competing against other couples, your spouse will guess how you would answer questions from five different categories. You’ll love to score Extra Credit points while you and your spouse do wacky stunts together. If you mismatch answers on certain questions, you and your spouse will have to do a fun penalty. Watch out–you could be in a 30-second lip lock! Price – 24.99 CAD

DEVOTIONALS

Devotions for a Sacred Marriage

by Gary L. Thomas By popular demand, the author of Sacred Marriage returns to the topic of how God uses marriage to expand our souls and make us holy. Using all new material, Devotions for a Sacred Marriage will help you to explore how God can reveal Himself through your marriage and help you to grow closer to Him as well as to your spouse. From the process of two becoming one, to the sharing of our lives as Christian brothers and sisters Devotions for a Sacred Marriage will challenge couples to embrace the profound and soul-stretching reality of Christian marriage. Price – 18.99 CAD

Moments With You

by Dennis & Barbara Rainey What is the true secret to spiritual growth for couples?
The answer, of course, is more moments together with the one you love. When you are lifting up your relationship and the rest of your life to God, you won’t be able to keep spiritual growth from happening. In the midst of hectic schedules and commitments, it can be difficult to experience deep spiritual connection. And yet, it is refreshment from the Lord that we all desperately need.
In the pages of Moments with You, best-selling authors Dennis and Barbara Rainey offer inspiring Scriptures and insights to get you started or to continue growing in your quiet times together. Price – 17.99 CAD

Kindle & the future of eBooks

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:00:27 +0000

There were precursors, such as Sony’s Reader, which was released almost exactly one year before Amazon’s Kindle. And eBooks have of course existed long before that. But the Kindle, as both a hardware platform with a paper-like E Ink screen and a format for distribution, gives the eBook ubiquitous credibility with the masses similar to what the iPod gave portable digital music devices.

It hasn’t been all positive press for Amazon’s Kindle, however: “Recently Kindle owners who had purchased George Orwell’s 1984 or Animal Farm had their books snatched back by Amazon when a rights issue arose. The buyers were credited their $9.99, but such a recall could never have happened with actual books.” (NPR)

The irony of retracting Orwell’s book should be apparent to anyone familiar with it. I also wonder if the name Kindle was chosen to pronounce the death of traditional print media, with paper books becoming “kindling”. I don’t think the world is ready for that to happen though. I consider the Kindle to be an interesting product, but I find its cost to be prohibitive ($299 or $489 depending on the model, with electronic books costing nearly as much as their print counterparts) and I’m not ready to give up my usual paper books quite yet.

Do you own a Kindle or other eBook reader? Do you think eBooks will eventually replace paper books?

This Week on TheLife.com (July 24 2009)

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Take a Parenting Check-up So how are you doing as a parent? Often we concentrate on our children’s behavior and not on our own. Why not look at your behavior from your child’s perspective? In a survey of 100,000 children, children were asked what they wanted most in their parents. Check out the top ten answers and evaluate how you are doing in each area. In the process, you can pick up some tips that will help you become a better behavior example for your children. Read more

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Blog: Fly me to the Moon
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Feature: Top Books to Read Before it’s Too Late!
Lately we’ve talked a lot about great books for summer reading, first in our A Few Good Reads video discussion, and then in our Summer Reading post. Now we want to hear from you: What books do you recommend? Read more

Coming up next week: One of the topics of our upcoming online chats is “How Can We Know a God Who is Everywhere?” Join us in the chat room July 26th 2009 @ 9:00pm EST for this chat or see also our full chat calendar for other upcoming topics.