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Recommended Reading
Crossways To Life highly recommends the books listed here for effective growth in the Grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. These books will augment the foundational truths taught at a Grace Life Conference and found in the Word of God.
While Crossways To Life highly recommends these books, the individual reader is cautioned to use discretion and total dependence upon the Holy Spirit for wisdom and direction when reading. These books do not necessarily and completely embrace the concepts taught by Crossways To Life and in some minor ways, at times, may not be in total agreement. Please use reader discretion.
This Bibliography is arranged in topical order for ease in locating a book suitable to your study or growth level.
The book Promised Land Living by J. Oswald Sanders has been out of print for some time. Through special arrangement with the publisher Crossways to Life has reprinted this valuable study of the abundant life that God wishes every christian to live here on earth. It can be purchased directly from Crossways to Life for $12Can plus $3 shipping.
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"They that wait upon the Lord shall renew (exchange) their strength,
they shall mount up on wings as eagles, they shall run and not be weary,
they shall walk and not faint."
Isaiah 40:31
Handbook to Happiness
Publisher: Tyndale House Cover: Trade paper 128 pages
by Charles R. Solomon
Revised & Expanded--Over 200,000 in Print!
The first edition of this widely-read handbook has guided thousands of believers into victorious living in Christ and into becoming more effective, Christ-centered counselors. Now, drawing on more than 20 years of counseling experience, Dr. Charles Solomon has produced this extensively revised and expanded version. This is not just another "Christian psychology" book. The author, in departing from traditional psychological approaches, leads distressed people directly to the Cross of Christ , not just for the eternal life Jesus promised, but for the abundant life, here and now. Dr. Solomon calls his approach "Spirituotherapy," a biblically based program that draws on the Holy Spirit's work of regeneration and the appropriation of the new life in Christ available to us.
New life In Christ
Publisher: The Master's Touch Cover: Trade Paper 28 pg. booklet
by Sally Rackets
Good for New Christians!
Getting saved is so simple even a small child can come to faith. However, as believers, our experience is often one of conflict, frustration and despair as we struggle to live the Christian life. The abundant life, the peace and joy offered by Jesus, may seem hopelessly beyond our reach. Nevertheless, scripture tells us that we have been given all we need for life and godliness. The prayerful intent of this booklet is to faithfully reflect God's amazing grace , not only to get us to heaven , but to get us through each day, growing in godliness as we mature in our love and responsive dependence upon Him, who is our life.
Grace Walk
Publisher: Harvest House Cover: Trade paper 188 pages
by Steve McVey
What You've Always Wanted in the Christian Life!
Nothing you have ever done, nothing you could ever do will match the incomparable joy of letting Jesus live His life through you. It is what makes the fire of passion burn so brightly in new believers. And it is what causes the light of contentment to dance in the eyes of mature believers who have learned the secret of the Grace Walk! If you know how to live it, you'll be strengthened by the depth of Steve McVey's insights. If you long for it, you can begin today!
The Ins and Out of Rejection
Publisher: Solomon Publications Cover: Trade paper 228 pages
by Charles R. Solomon
This book is addressed to those who are hurting & includes Dr. Solomon's personal testimony. It clearly shows the role that rejection plays in the development of mental & emotional symptoms, of which depression is perhaps the most common. The book can also be used by those who help others in a lay or professional capacity. Those who have appropriated Christ as Life will find it most helpful in understanding the role of the will in maintaining victory. The simplicity of the presentation of rejection makes it possible to understand the breakdown of relationships, as well as the neurotic symptoms suffered by the individual.
Classic Christianity
Publisher: Harvest House Cover: Trade Paper 208 pages
by Bob George
For every vibrant, fulfilled Christian, there seem to be nine who are "doing all the right things" but still feel bogged down, tied up, or burned out. What is missing? Like so many Christians, Bob George started his Christian life in love with the Savior only to end up years later disappointed and unfulfilled in his Christian walk. Drawing on his own struggles and years of teaching and counseling experience, Bob cuts right to the heart of the matter to confront the question of why so many Christians start out as enthusiastic believers and end up merely "going through the motions" of the Christian life. In his down-to-earth style, Bob George shows us the way back to authentic Christianity; the kind that Christ had in mind when He set us free.
- What does it mean to have Christ living in me?
- How can I experience the joy of the Lord daily?
- If I'm a new creation, why do I still struggle with sin?
Classic Christianity will help every sincere seeker to get back on track in experiencing true abundant living. Life's too short to miss the real thing!
Lifetime Guarantee
Publisher: Harvest House Cover: Trade paper 224 pages
by Bill Gillham
Making your Christian life work...and what to do when it doesn't!
You've tried fixing your marriage, your kids, your job. Suddenly the light dawns. It's not your problems that need to be fixed , it's your life! The good news is that God doesn't ask you to live your life for Christ, but to let Him live His life through you. With humor, candor, and "plain vanilla talk," author Bill Gillham takes a new and enlightening look at the concept of your identity in Christ. A Christian who walks in this manner is backed by God's lifetime guarantee.
"I have seen families put back together and lives changed in the most beautiful way through God's principles in Lifetime Guarantee." Dr. Charles F. Stanley
Principles of Spiritual Growth
Publisher: Back to the Bible Cover: Trade paper 108 pgs
by Miles J. Stanford
Spiritual growth doesn't happen overnight. It involves days of sunshine and nights of storms. Character, like fruit, takes time to mature. Principles of Spiritual Growth takes you back to the basics of the Christian life, the cross of Christ, faith, purpose, discipleship, and more. This book by Miles J.Stanford will help you build your life on the solid foundation of Jesus Christ.
Control Freaks
Publisher: CrossLife Pamphlet
by Lee LeFebre
George and Jennifer were control freaks. And it was ruining their marriage. Through counseling with Lee LeFebre, they learned that freedom was what they were after, not control. "Control does not result in either freedom or independence," LeFebre told George and Jennifer. "Freedom comes from knowing Jesus Christ as your life, your identity, your freedom, your victory and your righteousness." Here is an insightful and helpful pamphlet for those who have been misled to believe that control is the key to freedom and independence.
The Rest of the Gospel "when the partial Gospel has worn you out"
Publisher: One Press Cover: Trade Paper 251 pages
by Dan Stone & Greg Smith
Having God's forgiveness is wonderful. Spending eternity with God is great. But for now, where is the abundant life Jesus promised? Why is the Christian life such a struggle? Because getting forgiven is only half of the gospel! "The Rest of the Gospel is not us striving on our own to be 'good' Christians, but Christ in us, living His life through us as we rest in Him. An exquisite gift to the Body of Christ." Jan Mugele, former missionary, Wycliffe Bible Translators "A masterful job of explaining the only path to sanctification, trusting in our union with the complete work of Christ on the cross. The Rest of the Gospel makes the way of the cross as clear and appealing as it truly is." --Dr. John Best, President, Exchanged Life Ministries, Texas.
The Rest Of Grace
Publisher: Harvest House Cover: Trade paper 169 pages
by Wayne Barber
You go to church. You listen to the sermons. You read your devotions. You participate in Bible studies. And still you haven't found the key to a happy, fulfilled life.... If you're searching for more depth in your spiritual walk, this book is for you. With humorous examples from everyday living, Wayne Barber helps us understand that we can't live the Christian life and explains why we're addicted to sin, the importance of daily surrender to God, and how Christ lives in and through us. In this down-to-earth, biblical exploration of God's grace, you'll discover practical ways to yield to Jesus, experience the joy of growing spiritually strong, and reflect God's love to those around you. "For every one of us who has ever cried out in exasperation, 'I can't live the Christian life!' Wayne Barber offers a down-to-earth, practical, and scripturally based answer. He points out that the Christian life is not doing more or trying harder, but resting in God's grace and empowering Spirit. The Rest of Grace is a wonderful book by a great pastor and teacher, a 'must-read' for believers who seek to follow Christ." Phil Downer, President, CBMC of USA
A Tale of Three Kings
Publisher: Tyndale House Cover: Trade Paper 98 pages
by Gene Edwards
All over the world, Christians have taken to heart this simple, powerful and beautiful story based on the biblical figures of David, Saul and Absalom. Christian leaders and directors of religious movements throughout the world have encouraged their members and staff to read this book. Countless Christians have been helped, comforted, and healed from the pain, loss and heartache they have experienced as a result of unfair treatment at the hands of other believers.
Don't Waste Your Sorrows
Publisher: Bethany House Cover: Trade Paper 130 pages
by Paul E. Billheimer
This book offers new insight into God's eternal purpose for each Christian in the midst of life's greatest adversities. The question, "Why, God?" has been asked by Christians from all levels of spiritual maturity throughout history. Perhaps nothing is as perplexing to Christians as the enigma of pain and suffering. This well-loved writer and pastor, ministering for over 60 years, continues the theme originally presented in his bestselling Destined for the Throne: Christians are in training for eternal rulership with Christ. The character needed to fulfill both present and future responsibilities can, at times, be developed only in the school of suffering. He points out that it is not the mere presence of suffering but how a Christian reacts to it which determines one's spiritual growth through sorrow and pain.
Breaking the Self-Centered Life
Publisher: Pine Hill Press Cover: Trade Paper 96 pages
by Roger Alliman
Numerous times the writers of the New Testament challenged us to "know" certain truths about God's ways and methods of loving and nurturing His children. Studies on human behavior have taught us that much of our ability to make right choices and establish proper feelings about value as a person relate to what we believe about ourselves and the effect those beliefs have on our self-worth. Yet, we often seem so intent on finding quick solutions to circumstances and problems that we overlook God's purpose in trials, which is to conform us to the image of Jesus Christ. In the process of maturing and developing, it is helpful for us as Christians to adjust our perspective to see that:
- Although we spend most of our time looking at or working on our bodies, life is basically a spirit & soul issue.
- We can be complete in Christ and struggle for years with emotional and self-worth issues.
- Painful experiences can be effective in bringing positive changes to our lives.
- Even the sins in our lives will be used by God to show us new things about His love, forgiveness and grace.
- Our loving Father is far more interested in doing something "in" us than He is in doing something "through" us.
Pain, brokenness, testing, trials, suffering-- they are all God's ways to use the world, the flesh, and the devil to stir His stubborn children into understanding that there is much more to life and purpose than merely this present age. Roger Alliman is a member of the Board of Directors of Exchanged Life Ministries, Colorado, and a businessman in Colorado Springs. He is widely recognized as a writer, teacher, and leader among those who personally experience, counsel, and disciple others in Exchanged Life truths.
Crucified by Christians
Publisher: The Seed Sowers Cover: Trade Paper 119 pages
by Gene Edwards
Healing for those who have been...Crucified by Christians
Now comes healing! Pain suffered by a Christian at the hands of another believer is one of the most destructive experiences one will ever know. Few recover completely. Many are destroyed from effective Christian living forever. Gene Edwards has crafted a beautiful and wholly unique book which points the wounded Christian to healing and to full restoration, even to triumph and ascension. If you have ever experienced unjust treatment from another believer, this monumental literary work is for you. From extreme agony your life can enter into that of resurrection.
Christ Esteem
Publisher: Harvest House Cover: Trade Paper 207 pages
by Don Matzat
Have a problem? Popular thinking tells us the answer lies inside ourselves; Jesus tells us something different. Is your marriage in trouble? You must need more self-esteem. Confused about your career? Perhaps you need to search for self-fulfillment. Depressed? Maybe self-analysis is your only hope. People today are desperately looking inward, trying to find the answers to life's difficult questions. Yet many of us have looked and still come up short. Instead of providing answers, the quest seems to add to our confusion. Author Don Matzat responds to the search for self-knowledge with a startling, yet solid, biblical truth: What we need is Christ-Esteem, not self-esteem. Going against the tide of psychology, Matzat says to forget self-esteem and instead learn to love, honor, and esteem Christ Jesus. If within yourself, you have discovered only emptiness, Matzat encourages you to get to know Jesus instead. When the search for personal identity hits a blind turn, Matzat points to the lasting identity that Christ offers. In Christ-Esteem, you will discover for yourself that Jesus Christ is the single, sufficient solution to all of life's problems. Don Matzat, a pastor of 25 years, is currently the senior pastor at Messiah Lutheran Church in St. Louis, Missouri and is the author of Inner Healing: Deliverance or Deception.
The Confident Woman
Publisher: Harvest House Cover: Trade Paper 274 pages
by Anabel Gillham
Anabel Gillham was trying so hard to be the total Christian woman. Until she found out that's not what God wanted. Like Anabel Gillham, you may have tried hard to make your life work. And you may believe that if you try hard enough to be the total Christian woman, God will honor your efforts. The liberating truth is that God does not want you to be a total Christian woman, but a confident Christian woman -- one who is sure how much God loves and accepts her. Walk with Anabel as she shares how you can experience your own unshakable identity in Christ and find the strength to meet life's circumstances in your corner of the world.
Faithful Forever booklet
by Anabel Gillham
This booklet geared toward women has ministered to hundreds with its message on the truth of your identity as the bride of Christ. Filled with poignant stories and practical advice, it shares the truth that you don't have to do anything or be something for Christ; all you have to do is accept that He loves you just for who you are.
Tired Of Trying To Measure Up
Publisher: Bethany House Cover: Trade paper 171 pages
by Jeff VanVonderen
This book is written for Christians who live under a deeply ingrained code of written and unwritten expectations and rules that shame them and drain them of spiritual strength. Here are some tell-tale signs:
- Always struggling spiritually, but never feeling anything but tiredness.
- Always feeling guilty -- nothing is ever "good enough".
- Rest is impossible -- even when it's needed.
- Performance expectations prove you'll never "measure up".
- The Christian life has ceased to be a joy.
If those signs match your experience, this book is for you. The author is not trying to get you to behave in a "Christian" manner. If trying hard were the key to the victorious Christian life, you'd probably be in the hall of fame by now, don't you think? This is a message to help you unmask the lies that keep you on a works-righteousness treadmill, to help you discover the liberation of the gospel of grace in Jesus Christ and the rest that comes through what Christ has done on the cross.
Victory Over The Darkness
Publisher: Regal Books Cover: Trade paper 250 pages
by Neil T. Anderson
Realize the power of your identity in Christ!
"You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free" (John 8:32). That is Jesus' promise to you -- the promise that you live triumphantly. But what keeps you from really walking in the joy of the Lord? The powers of darkness attack us daily. But, as Dr. Neil Anderson shows in Victory Over The Darkness, you can have the power to conquer them by knowing who you are in Christ. In this book, you'll learn how to:
- Realize the power of your identity in Christ.
- Free yourself from the burdens of your past.
- Stand against the spiritual forces of this world.
- Win the battle for your mind.
- Become the spiritual person you want to be.
"A much-needed book for everyone who longs for spiritual growth -- even more, joyous spiritual victory -- in a dark world." -- Dr. Robert L. Saucy, Talbot School of Theology
"Neil Anderson has provided the resources to enable the church to provide healing for their wounded. It is required reading." -- Dr. Timothy Warner, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
The Common Made Holy
Publisher: Harvest House 399 pages
by Neil T. Anderson & Robert L. Saucy
"Be holy as I am holy," says the Lord. But what does it mean to be holy? And how can we be made holy in a fallen world under the bondage of sin? Here are answers to your most compelling questions about living righteously in an unrighteous world.
- Why do we as Christians still sin despite being children of God?
- What is holy living, and how can we overcome sin?
- What is God's role in our sanctification? What is our role?
- How can we be conformed to the image of God?
Discover what it means to be sanctified but not yet perfected, how to make Christ-like character a reality in your life, and why maturity comes before ministry and character before career. The Common Made Holy will help you resolve any confusion about your perfect identity in Christ and your imperfect living in the world. You'll be amazed as you discover that every believer can live a holy life -- all because Christ lives in us!
Promised Land Living
Publisher: Crossways to Life: Trade Paper 111 pages
by J. Oswald Sanders
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From the foreward by Warren W. Wiersbe: Just as the Israelites left the arid desert life and found abundance in the Promised Land, the Christian can leave behind a frustrated, unfruitful life and find peace and joy in the more abundant life Christ promises. This practical study of Joshua’s message to today’s Christians will show you how to overcome the enemies and obstacles that keep you from promised-land living and will give you practical principles for avoiding painful pitfalls. You can overcome. You can live a fulfilling, fruitful Christian life, and find the joy God has promised you! |
Victory in Christ
Publisher: Christian Literature Crusade Cover: Trade Paper 112 pages
by Charles G. Turnbull
In this down-to-earth practical essay, Mr. Turnbull reveals tremendous insight into the full reality of the victory we have in Christ. He uplifts the Lord Jesus Christ, pointing to Him as the Victor who has achieved, by the power of His divine life and His finished work on the Cross, a wonderful place of liberty and power for the believer.
Living Above Your Circumstances
Publisher: Harvest House 147 pages
by Bob George
Real Victory Over Disappointment, Depression & Stress!
Disappointment, Anger, Hopelessness. These are among the feelings we experience when we're faced with bad circumstances. Yet God has a higher purpose for us than merely taking away our problems. He wants us to live above them...and that's possible to do even when we're in the midst of adversity. With a compassionate heart, Bob George shares how we can experience the reality of Christ as our hope in the midst of any seemingly hopeless situation. He tells us how we can...
- know complete peace and cast our burdens upon Christ
- let our weaknesses become God's strengths
- successfully prepare for life's crises
Renew your hope and strength by learning to live above your circumstances -- and know the joy of resting in a God who is far greater than any problem life can bring your way!
Growing in Grace
Publisher: Harvest House Cover: Trade paper 326 pages
by Bob George
All around us people are trying to grow in their Christian life only to end in miserable failure. Thousands have totally given up or silently resigned themselves to hopelessness. In the midst of this very condition, Christ offers His solution... True growth in grace is all about keeping our eyes off ourselves and on Jesus. About believing with utter certainty that He alone is able to complete His work in us. In his refreshing bestseller, Classic Christianity, Bob George pointed the way back to vibrant, life-embracing faith through the simple and timeless truth of God's grace. Now as people who have been saved by grace and set free by grace, we must learn to grow in grace. Those who loved Classic Christianity will love Growing in Grace even more.
Victorious Christian Living
Publisher: Fleming H. Revell Cover: Trade paper 254 pages
by Alan Redpath
Always remember, you are far more important to God than the work you do for Him.
Using the Old Testament Book of Joshua as his launching pad, Alan Redpath shows his readers how to enter God's Promised Land and enjoy victorious Christian living. As Dr. Redpath goes chapter by chapter through the exciting Book of Joshua, he notes that the whole land of Canaan was given to the people of Israel, but they could possess only the portion they claimed. He then draws the parallel that the greatest of saints are the greatest receivers. As Joshua led his people through both defeats and victories, so Alan J. Redpath reminds us that, "A battle won does not necessarily mean a victorious war, and a battle lost does not mean that everything is hopeless." Practically and personally, the author shows us exactly what we must do to enjoy victory day by day and to conquer the enemies of our souls.
Grace Rules
Publisher: Harvest House Cover: Trade paper 203 pages
by Steve McVey
Are you "living by the rules", or are you letting God's grace rule you?
There's a big difference between the two. If you're living for God -- living by the rules -- you'll always be exhausted. You'll feel as if you're not doing enough for God, and that if you don't "measure up," He will be displeased with you. But God never meant for the Christian life to be that way! His love for us isn't based on how we perform for Him. He sent Christ to set us free from rules. He didn't call us to serve Him in our own feeble power, but to let His power flow through us -- a power that is without limit! What's more, this power is already available to us right now. He has provided everything we need for a truly meaningful, joy-filled life here on earth...all because of His marvelous grace. Wouldn't you like to rest in God's grace, and let Him live through you? Find out how, in Grace Rules!
What God Wishes Christians Knew About Christianity
Pub: Harvest House 382 pages
by Bill Gillham
Do you struggle with feeling as if the Christian life is more of a burden than a blessing? Sometimes our perspective of what the Bible says can leave us feeling shackled rather than free. That's when we have to ask ourselves:
- Am I still trying to measure up to God's law, or am I resting in His grace?
- Am I trying to overcome temptation and sin on my own, or am I letting Jesus do it through me?
- Do I consider myself literally righteous in Christ, or am I just a forgiven sinner who is waiting to become righteous in heaven?
Your answers will mean the difference between true fulfillment and the uncertain feeling that there's something more, but you're not sure what. Get ready for many exciting insights that will bring you a new passion for the Christian life...and will turn your defeats into victories, because you're living in God's power rather than your own!
A Study of the Mind booklet
Anabel & Preston Gillham
The Bible speaks often, and with great intensity, concerning the importance of setting your mind on spiritual things. Through your mind, you can gain victory over renegade emotions and discern what truth is. In these pages, you will find practical explanations on how to set your mind on things above, and in so doing, realize the transforming power of God's Word.
Failure-- the Backdoor to Success
Publisher: Moody Cover: Trade Paper 138 pages
by Erwin W. Lutzer
God's standard of success is far different from the worldly standard many Christians have accepted as their measuring stick. Many who consider themselves failures in this life are great successes in God's eyes. Likewise, those who consider themselves successful, even models for others to follow, may be sadly surprised when they arrive in heaven. Understanding the biblical perspective of failure is the first step toward successful living. Failure, no matter what the circumstances, can bring you into spiritual victory and blessing. Dr. Lutzer shows you how. Erwin W. Lutzer (B.A. Winnipeg Bible College; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary; M.A. Loyola University; LL.D., Simon Greenleaf School of Law) is senior pastor of Moody Memorial Church in Chicago.
The Normal Christian Life
Publisher: Christian Lit. Crusade Cover: Mass Paper 285 pages
by Watchman Nee
Here is Watchman Nee's great Christian classic, tracing in practical terms the steps along the pathway of faith and presenting the eternal purpose of God in simple terms. Its central theme: "Christ our Life." The great Chinese writer and preacher Watchman Nee was for many in the West a symbol of Christian steadfastness under the pressure of totalitarian government.
The Bondage Breaker
Publisher: Harvest House Cover: Trade Paper 276 pages
by Neil T. Anderson
You're trapped! You don't know how you ended up in such a mess -- locked in habits you can't seem to break or caught in sin. You're a Christian and this sort of thing doesn't happen to Christians...or so you've been told. You are not alone! The Bible warns repeatedly that all Christians will struggle against Satan and his spiritual forces of darkness. While the spiritual conflict that churns within you is very real, the answers are just as tangible. The Bondage Breaker reveals the whys and hows of spiritual warfare and exposes Satan's battle for your mind. The Bondage Breaker shares the powerful truth that will break even the most stubborn habits or private sins. You can live life without chains! Don't wait any longer to discover that your most important defense against a life of bondage is recognizing the enemy and knowing how to defeat him.
"A calm, practical, workable plan from Scripture that results in freedom and victory for the child of God." -- Chuck Swindoll
The Christian's Secret of a Happy Life
Publisher: Spire/Fleming H. Revell ,Cover: Mass Paper 256 pages
by Hannah Whitall Smith
Is your life all you want it to be? Hannah Whitall Smith -- Quaker, rebel, realist --faced life as she found it, and she found it good. She took her Bible promises literally, tested them, and found them true as tested steel. She stepped out of conjecture into certainty, and the shadows disappeared. Here she reveals the secret -- how to make unhappiness and uncertainty give way to serenity and confidence in every day of your life.
My Utmost For His Highest
Publisher: Barbour Publishing, Inc. 278 pages
by Oswald Chambers
A Daily Devotional Classic
My Utmost for His Highest remains among the top ten bestselling Christian books for each year. To Richard C. Halverson, former chaplain of the United States Senate, the reason is clear: "No book except the Bible has influenced my walk with Christ at such deep and maturing levels." The words for which Oswald Chambers is famous were once lectures given at an English Bible college and in YMCA huts in Egypt. In the years following his death in 1917, his wife, who had been a legal stenographer, compiled her verbatim notes of these lectures, taken at the time for the sheer joy of following his thoughts, to create My Utmost for His Highest and other books. One can only assume she knew then what millions know today: that one man's words can bring a soul closer to Jesus.
Birthright
Publisher: Multnomah Publishers Inc. Cover: Trade Paper 304 pages
by David C. Needham
Who God says we are, and how we respond to that knowledge is the greatest struggle of the Christian Life. David Needham clears away years of cluttered examinations of theology and scripture to return us to the basics -- a genuine, joyful, Holy Spirit-empowered life in Christ. The razor-sharp truths in Birthright will cut the shackles and throw open the doors to the glorious life God has intended for you.
The Marvelous Exchange
Publisher: Exchanged Life Ministries Texas, Cover: Trade Paper 96 pages
by Dick Flaten
Discovering the power of Spiritual Union with Christ.
An Exposition of Romans 6:1-14
How do we live the Christian life? How do we overcome the power of sin that dwells within us? Dick Flaten proclaims the answer -- one that Paul lays out most clearly in his letter to the Romans. Dick presents the key to triumphant Christian living: knowing and counting on what God has already accomplished at the cross of Christ. Through this marvelous exchange we have an entirely new identity, and are fully accepted by God, and have been united with Christ, whom we can depend upon to live His miraculous life through us.
He Said, She Said
by Bill & Anabel Gillham
In fascinating and candid conversations, Bill and Anabel share how to allow Christ to, not only salvage a marriage, but to make it the beautiful relationship we long for. Experiencing Christ's victorious life enables you and your spouse to grow more deeply in love and discover the difference that makes for a great marriage. It doesn't matter what anniversary it is, the fiftieth, the first, or even if you're just engaged, application of the practical truths of your identity in Christ in He Said, She Said will revolutionize your relationship with your spouse.
How to save Your Marriage Alone
Publisher: Zondervan Cover: Mass Paper 62 pages
by Ed Wheat, M.D.
In this little book, Dr. Ed Wheat's understanding and candid advice, based squarely on biblical concepts, can transform a marriage even when only one of the partners learns the principles of building love and applies them consistently. Dr. Ed Wheat, a family physician and certified sex therapist, has helped thousands of troubled couples improve their love lives and build happier marriages with his unique counseling methods.
Families Where Grace is in Place
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers 172 pages
Jeff VanVonderen
Christian parents want to do things right. They put their best efforts toward having a Christian marriage and raising Christian kids. But many end up tired, discouraged and feeling like failures. Why is that? Jeff VanVonderen shows that the primary cause comes when Christian husbands, wives and parents focus on a spouse or child's behavior, then set out to apply pressure, make rules and control attitudes and responses. When people spend their lives trying to transform or "fix" their spouses and their kids, the natural result is exhaustion, depression and the hopeless sense of wanting to bail out of it all.
Here is a message about how God's grace can transform family relationships. The first step is learning the simple difference between God's job and ours. God's part is to fix and change. Our responsibility is to depend on the Holy Spirit, serve our families and help to equip them to be all they can be. Healthy family relationships are possible only when the filter of God's grace is placed over the processes of marriage and parenting. The Christian family's ultimate goals of harmony, obedience and full potential can be arrived at without using legalistic and manipulative methods.
The Victorious Christian Life
6 audio cassettes and booklet
by Dr. Bill & Anabel Gillham
This album is from the Gillham's well known "VCL" seminar they've presented across the country. In it you'll hear the cornerstone teaching of this ministry, the truth of your identity in Christ and how to allow Christ to live through you to accomplish His will. Christ makes no provisions for changing your life; He only makes provisions for living His life through you.
20 Ways to Love Your Wife:
(And Three Ways to Love Your Husband)
4 audio cassettes
by Dr. Bill, Anabel & Preston Gillham
Men and women do not come factory-equipped to understand how to meet each other's needs. This album guides husbands toward an understanding of how their wives spell love and how they can meet the needs of their wife. Wives, too, have a guide of the three primary needs of their husbands. The Gillhams uniquely and practically share how husbands and wives spell love and how they can learn to love one another with Christ as their motivation and strength.
Parenting...You Can't, But God Can!
6 audio cassettes
by Bill, Anabel & Preston Gillham
Becoming the parent you always wanted to be is not a matter of good training alone. It begins with an understanding that only Christ working in and through you can rear children in an increasingly hostile world. While parenting in the strength of your own resources is asking for trouble, employing the twin truths of your identity in Christ and trusting Christ as Life puts the burden on God's broad shoulders to rear your own children through you.
Parenting Teenagers...You Can't, But God Can!
6 audio cassettes
by Dr. Bill, Anabel & Preston Gillham
Parenting a teenager can be one of the greatest joys in life as well as a heartache and unprecedented challenge. This album helps parents understand and deal with the unique challenges of rearing older children. It is during this critical time of life that teens and parents can best apply the truths of Christ as life. The Gillhams offer perspective and biblical counsel on keeping the lines of communication open, how to discipline an older child, how to prepare for the day when your child leaves the nest, and much more.
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