Strong and Courageous

Strong and Courageous
Author: Les Tripp
Publisher: WestBow Press
Total Pages: 277
Release: 2014-11-07
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1490852611

God made men to be a great many things: sons, brothers, husbands, leaders, protectorsthe list could go on and on. Is it any wonder that the overwhelmed man may experience discouragement, doubt, and despair in these troubled times? With so many roles and so much expected of men, where can they go to find the necessary strength and encouragement to be all God has intended? Strong and Courageous is a framework for evaluating ones personal spiritual journey and ministry in relation to the life of Joshua. Each devotional thought contains a description of the actions taken by Joshua and the Israelites, an application to contemporary life, and questions concerning ones walk with the Lord and disciplemaking ministry. There is also a concluding, related New Testament scripture, as well as the disciples response. In easily-digestible, yet thought-provoking devotions, Les Tripp covers the qualities of discipleship, the role of faith in accomplishing God-given tasks, overcoming obstacles in mens lives and ministry, and more. As you progress through these devotions, be prepared to: Be challenged to grow as a man of God and encourage others to engage in a productive relationship with the Lord. Enjoy insights into Joshuas life as a leader of men. Explore the actions and events of Joshua in terms of your own personal spiritual journey and ministry. Be engaged in the battle for the souls of men.

Winning the War in Your Mind

Winning the War in Your Mind
Author: Craig Groeschel
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2021-02-16
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310362733

MORE THAN 500,000 COPIES SOLD! Are your thoughts out of control--just like your life? Do you long to break free from the spiral of destructive thinking? Let God's truth become your battle plan to win the war in your mind! We've all tried to think our way out of bad habits and unhealthy thought patterns, only to find ourselves stuck with an out-of-control mind and off-track daily life. Pastor and New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel understands deeply this daily battle against self-doubt and negative thinking, and in this powerful new book he reveals the strategies he's discovered to change your mind and your life for the long-term. Drawing upon Scripture and the latest findings of brain science, Groeschel lays out practical strategies that will free you from the grip of harmful, destructive thinking and enable you to live the life of joy and peace that God intends you to live. Winning the War in Your Mind will help you: Learn how your brain works and see how to rewire it Identify the lies your enemy wants you to believe Recognize and short-circuit your mental triggers for destructive thinking See how prayer and praise will transform your mind Develop practices that allow God's thoughts to become your thoughts God has something better for your life than your old ways of thinking. It's time to change your mind so God can change your life.

Win the Daily Battle

Win the Daily Battle
Author: Steve Goss
Publisher: Monarch Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008-01-18
Genre: Christian life
ISBN: 9781854248589

Resist and stand firm in God's strength. If you are a Christian you are in a raging battle, whether you like it or not. Your only choice is to stand and fight or to become a casualty. Arrayed against you are the world, the devil and the flesh. They seem formidable. However, once you understand just who you are in Christ and how your enemies work, you can expect to emerge victorious from every skirmish with them. This practical and straightforward book demystifies the spiritual battle so that you can live as the conqueror you now are in Christ.

Battlefield of the Mind

Battlefield of the Mind
Author: Joyce Meyer
Publisher: FaithWords
Total Pages: 197
Release: 2008-03-25
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0446540420

!--StartFragment-- In her most popular bestseller ever, the beloved author and minister Joyce Meyer shows readers how to change their lives by changing their minds. Joyce Meyer teaches how to deal with thousands of thoughts that people think every day and how to focus the mind the way God thinks. And she shares the trials, tragedies, and ultimate victories from her own marriage, family, and ministry that led her to wondrous, life-transforming truth--and reveals her thoughts and feelings every step of the way. Download the free Joyce Meyer author app.

Standing Strong

Standing Strong
Author: Alli Worthington
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 253
Release: 2020-09-29
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310358779

Let go of the guilt, shake off the shame, and fend off your fears. God made you to stand strong in any situation, and bestselling author Alli Worthington will show you how. We live in a culture that constantly tells you who you should be as a modern woman. You're told that you aren't enough and that you don't have what it takes to chase your dreams. But it doesn't have to be that way. For the woman who longs to break free from what holds her back, Standing Strong offers a no-nonsense, guilt-free guide to take back your life from self-doubt. In Standing Strong, Alli comes alongside you as you: Eliminate, once and for all, the lies that keep you from being who God made you to be Become an unbreakable woman who finds her strength from God for any adversity Gain strategies for tackling the obstacles of self-doubt, fear, and insecurity Find the confidence to say yes and amen to God's call on your life You can't break a woman who draws her strength from God. You're stronger than you think, and you're worth more than you could ever imagine. Let this book help you cement these realities in your life. Praise for Standing Strong: "The path to fulfilling our God-given purpose is filled with numerous twists, turns, and challenges. In Standing Strong, Alli shows us how to press through our fears, doubts, and self-imposed limitations in order to embark on the exhilarating faith-filled adventure we are each destined to live. This book is full of wisdom, grace, and honesty. I loved it and know you will too." --Christine Caine, Founder of A21 and Propel Women "If your life has been plagued by self-doubt, by feelings of never being enough, Alli has given us a road map to saying yes to who God says we are." --Sheila Walsh, Author of Praying Women and Praying Girls

Battle Ready

Battle Ready
Author: Steve Farrar
Publisher: David C Cook
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2009-09-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0781403499

Battle Ready is for any man who longs to serve God. Inside you'll explore the lives of men who made an impact in their world, including Joshua, who led the Israelites in to the Promised Land, and Caleb, who trusted God for victory in battle. Uncover the traits of authentic manhood. Learn how to fully lean on Him and become a man God can use: a man who is battle ready!

J.D. and the Great Barber Battle

J.D. and the Great Barber Battle
Author: J. Dillard
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2021-02-23
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0593111524

Eight-year-old J.D. turns a tragic home haircut into a thriving barber business in this hilarious new illustrated chapter book series J.D. has a big problem--it's the night before the start of third grade and his mom has just given him his first and worst home haircut. When the steady stream of insults from the entire student body of Douglass Elementary becomes too much for J.D., he takes matters into his own hands and discovers that, unlike his mom, he's a genius with the clippers. His work makes him the talk of the town and brings him enough hair business to open a barbershop from his bedroom. But when Henry Jr., the owner of the only official local barbershop, realizes he's losing clients to J.D., he tries to shut him down for good. How do you find out who's the best barber in all of Meridian, Mississippi? With a GREAT BARBER BATTLE! From the hilarious and creative mind of J. Dillard, an entrepreneur, public speaker, and personal barber, comes a new chapter book series with characters that are easy to fall for and nearly impossible to forget. Akeem S. Roberts' lively illustrations make this series a must-buy for reluctant readers. 2021 New York Public Library Best Books 2021 Chicago Public Library Best Books 2021 School Library Journal Best Books 2022-2023 Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List 2022 NCTE Charlotte Huck Award Honor

His Battle

His Battle
Author: Jacob A. Shepherd
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2010-03-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441212647

All men have fight inside them. It's how they were made. And yet society tries to block that fight and tell men how much they've failed. What does a man do with that tension? And what does it do to his soul? Now Jacob A. Shepherd has teamed up with his mother, Sheri Rose Shepherd, on a book that speaks directly to men's souls. Based on 2 Timothy 4:7, His Battle offers letters from God written specifically to men, followed by prayer responses, all accompanied by plenty of Scripture. This book will destroy the lies men are told about themselves. At the same time, His Battle will speak to men in the still, calming voice of their loving Creator to renew their strength, restore their God-given fight, and help them walk and live in power and truth again. Packaged handsomely, this is the book women want to buy for their men. His Battle will help men heal from the inside and grow strong in the Lord.

The Ballot Box Battle

The Ballot Box Battle
Author: Emily Arnold McCully
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2014-11-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0307792846

Illustrated in full color. Just in time for the presidential election comes Caldecott medalist Emily Arnold McCully's stirring tale of a young girl's act of bravery inspired by the great Elizabeth Cady Stanton. It is the fall of 1880, and Cordelia is more interested in horse riding than in hearing her neighbor, Mrs. Stanton talk about her fight for women's suffrage. But on Election Day, Mrs. Stanton tells the heart-wrenching story of her childhood. Charged with the story's message, Cordelia determines to go with Mrs. Stanton to the polls in an attempt to vote--above the jeers and taunts of the male crowd. With faces, landscapes, and action scenes brought to life by McCully's virtuosic illustrations, Cordelia's turning-point experience is sure to inspire today's young girls (and boys) everywhere.

Battle Ready

Battle Ready
Author: Kelly Balarie
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2018-07-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1493413929

Too often we fail to prepare for our battles. So when challenges, troubles, or opportunities arise, we rapidly become burdened with limiting thoughts of self-doubt, fear, impossibility, and lack. But it doesn't have to be this way. We can train our minds to conquer uncertainty, beat insecurity, and step past the tragedies of yesterday. Battle Ready is a hands-on scriptural plan that teaches you twelve easy-to-implement, confidence-building mind-sets designed to transform your thoughts and, therefore, your life. You'll gain practical wisdom, like how to · make new habits stick in just five steps · disarm the seven most common attacks that plague women · exchange self-limiting thoughts for purpose-driven, love-releasing thoughts · implement thirty-second mind-lifters that deliver peace · create boundaries so you live life full of what matters You can live victoriously. "The best time to be strengthened against the Enemy's tactics of doubt, disappointment, and devastation is before he makes his first move toward us. We all desperately need the biblical guidance and preparation found in Battle Ready!"--Lysa TerKeurst, New York Times bestselling author and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries "The most difficult fights we will face in this life will not be on the outside; they will be within our own hearts and minds. As someone who has struggled with depression and anxiety throughout my life, I know this firsthand. Battle Ready will help encourage, empower, and equip you to live in true victory."--Holley Gerth, bestselling author of Fiercehearted "Battle Ready will equip and empower you, teaching you where to park your mind during difficult times. Its practical advice and pen-to-paper reflection sections, coupled with the truths of Scripture sprinkled throughout, will enable you to avoid defeat and discouragement and walk confidently in faith instead. Highly recommended."--Karen Ehman, national speaker, New York Times bestselling author of Keep It Shut: What to Say, How to Say It and When to Say Nothing at All "Battle Ready is a field manual for the mind. If you desire to think more like Christ, its truths, stories, personal applications, and discoveries will undoubtedly lead you to renewed places of peace, hope, and life."--Elisa Morgan, speaker and author of The Beauty of Broken "Relational, emotional, and physical trials often hit one hundred miles an hour, making us feel defenseless and powerless. This no longer has to be the case. Battle Ready, an exploratory, hands-on book, provides dozens of mind-renewing truths, hope-building exercises, and habit-changing techniques to help you endure the worst of times, with Jesus, as if it was the best of times."--Shannon Ethridge, MA, life/relationship coach and bestselling author of Every Woman's Battle series