No More Christian Nice Girl

No More Christian Nice Girl
Author: Paul Coughlin
Publisher: Bethany House
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2010-05-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441212086

When passivity and false niceness don't bring the abundant life Jesus promised, some Christian women try even harder to hide behind a fragile façade of pleasant perfection. Paul Coughlin and Jennifer Degler give women the empowering message that they have options far beyond simply acting nice or being mean--if they will emulate the real Jesus Christ and face their fears of conflict, rejection, and criticism. Brimming with enlightening information, thought-provoking questionnaires, real-life stories, and biblically based teaching from both the male author of the pioneering No More Christian Nice Guy and a female clinical psychologist, this book will motivate women to allow God to transform them into authentic, powerful women of loving faith.

No More Christian Nice Guy

No More Christian Nice Guy
Author: Paul Coughlin
Publisher: Bethany House
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2007-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 076420369X

Revised and Expanded Edition of a Life-Changing Book Recovering "nice" guy Paul Coughlin points the way for all men who yearn to live a life of boldness and conviction--like Jesus. Using anecdotes from his own life, powerful and poignant stories, and vivid examples from our culture, Coughlin shows how men can say no to the "nice guy" syndrome and yes to a life of purpose, passion, and vitality. This radical and hopeful message elevates the true biblical model of manhood and now includes testimonials from men--and women--whose lives have been altered by this book.

No Nice Christians!

No Nice Christians!
Author: Win Groseclose
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 151
Release: 2010-03-29
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0557393787

There are many things that Christians are to be—loving, gracious, forgiving, meek, bold, self-controlled, etc…, but nice is not amongst them. Yet, the Christian church has often chosen to be permissive instead of loving, self-centered instead of gracious, self-interested instead of gracious and hospitable, and worldly instead of holy. The work of the church is to revolve around the Gospel, not program after program, and the Gospel is about making men right with God, not about increasing the membership of a church to support building projects and large staffs. Part of the role of the pastor and teacher is to speak truth into the culture and into the church. Such is the purpose behind the essays contained in this book. My hope in sharing them is that they may serve as a reality check for those outside of my own fellowship. The word nice is derived from the Latin word meaning, “without knowledge,†it is my hope that no serious Christian is ever guilty of such a label.

No More Christian Nice Guy Study Guide

No More Christian Nice Guy Study Guide
Author: Paul Coughlin
Publisher: Bethany House
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006-06-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780764202223

No More Christian Nice Guy showed you the eye-opening truth about Christian men becoming more and more passive, rarely recognizing how often they let themselves get walked on, and how being a doormat hurts their marriage and chances of getting married. Note: When you submit to what other people think you should be, you are seen as a Nice Guy. But Jesus wasn't a Nice Guy. He told it like it was. Jesus was a Good Guy. He was a real man. Always being agreeable only opens the door to opportunities to be lied to and manipulated by others. It's true; nice guys aren't always nice. This Study Guide dives deeper into the Nice Guy problem, helping you discover the true biblical model of manhood. Each chapter contains several exercises to help you move from passivity to assertiveness, plus a bevy of bonus information, including additional help for single Christian Nice Guys, which provides insights into the Christian Nice Guy problem not found in No More Christian Nice Guy. So join the Good Guy Rebellion and start living your life as a Christian Good Guy. Suggestions for small-group leaders make this suitable for use in groups or on your own.

Ask a Franciscan

Ask a Franciscan
Author: Patrick McCloskey
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre:
ISBN: 9780867169706

The editor of "St. Anthony Messenger" magazine for many years, Fr. McCloskey has answered many questions in his "Ask a Franciscan" column. He mines that wealth of material to find the most helpful questions and answers for readers to help them see the connection between their faith and their spiritual growth as disciples of Jesus Christ.

Holy Bible (NIV)

Holy Bible (NIV)
Author: Various Authors,
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 6793
Release: 2008-09-02
Genre: Bibles
ISBN: 0310294142

The NIV is the world's best-selling modern translation, with over 150 million copies in print since its first full publication in 1978. This highly accurate and smooth-reading version of the Bible in modern English has the largest library of printed and electronic support material of any modern translation.

Why Men Hate Going to Church

Why Men Hate Going to Church
Author: David Murrow
Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2011-10-31
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0849949815

“Church is boring.” “It’s irrelevant.” “It’s full of hypocrites.” You’ve heard the excuses—now learn the real reasons men and boys are fleeing churches of every kind, all over the world, and what we can do about it. Women comprise more than 60% of the adults in a typical worship service in America. Some overseas congregations report ten women for every man in attendance. Men are less likely to lead, volunteer, and give in the church. They pray less, share their faith less, and read the Bible less. In Why Men Hate Going to Church, David Murrow identifies the barriers keeping many men from going to church, explains why it’s so hard to motivate the men who do attend, and also takes you inside several fast-growing congregations that are winning the hearts of men and boys. In this completely revised, reorganized, and rewritten edition of the classic book, with more than 70 percent new content, explore topics like: The increase and decrease in male church attendance during the past 500 years Why Christian churches are more feminine even though men are often still the leaders The difference between the type of God men and women like to worship The lack of volunteering and ministry opportunities for men The benefits men get from attending church regularly Men need the church but, more importantly, the church needs men. The presence of enthusiastic men is one of the surest predictors of church health, growth, giving, and expansion. Why Men Hate Going to Church does not call men back to church—it calls the church back to men.

The Myth of a Christian Nation

The Myth of a Christian Nation
Author: Gregory A. Boyd
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2007
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310267315

Arguing from Scripture and history, the author makes a compelling case that getting too close to any political or national ideology is disastrous for the church and harmful to society.

Mere Evangelism

Mere Evangelism
Author: Randy Newman
Publisher: The Good Book Company
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2021-09-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1784986453

Let C.S. Lewis inspire and equip you to share your faith. Evangelism is an extraordinary task; it’s what God uses to bring people from death to life. But it has always been difficult. C.S. Lewis was used by God in the conversions of countless people, from friends and acquaintances in his own lifetime to modern-day readers of books such as The Chronicles of Narnia and Mere Christianity (the most influential Christian book of the 20th century). As Tim Keller comments, "C.S. Lewis was incredibly skilled at getting Christianity across in a way that’s powerful to thoughtful people." So, if we want help with evangelism, there is much we can learn from the clarity and imagination of this hugely influential Christian writer. You may feel inadequate to the task; after all, there is only one C.S. Lewis. But evangelist Randy Newman skillfully helps us to apply the methods Lewis used (storytelling, humor, imagery and more) in our own conversations. You will be equipped to talk about your faith and engage with unbelievers wisely, whatever their attitude towards the Christian faith.

So the Next Generation Will Know

So the Next Generation Will Know
Author: Sean McDowell
Publisher: David C Cook
Total Pages: 207
Release: 2019-05-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830777148

Whether you’re a Christian parent, youth leader, or educator who works with Generation Z, this book was written for you. As powerful ideas in our increasingly secular culture shape more of this generation, trusted leaders must share what they know about Jesus in ways that will reach them. But how? Backed by the latest research and first hand experience, this powerful book shows how to share biblical truth with a generation that desperately needs to hear it in a way that draws them in instead of pushing them away. Written by two youth influencers and experts on Generation Z, Sean McDowell, Ph.D., and J. Warner Wallace, So the Next Generation Will Know is an extraordinarily practical and relatable guide for anyone concerned with ensuring the next generation understands and embraces a biblical worldview.