"Pastor and bestselling author Jim Cymbala explores the person and work of the Holy Spirit in this six-session small group Bible study that will bring a fresh sense of God’s power to your church and your life. What happens when the Holy Spirit moves powerfully within a church? Through this six-session study you will learn how: - To make room for the Spirit’s action in your life and in your church - God wants to work through your gifts an ..."
Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire(Abridged) What Happens When God's Spirit Invades the Hearts of His People by Jim Cymbala, Contributor-DeanMerrill Audio, Published 1997 by Harpercollins Canada / Zondervan Book Abridged ISBN-13: 978-0-310-21199-0, ISBN: 0-310-21199-9
Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire(Unabridged) What Happens When God's Spirit Invades the Hearts of His People by Jim Cymbala, Contributor-DeanMerrill, Dick Fredricks Audio, Published 2001 by Harpercollins Canada / Zondervan Book Audiobook, Unabridged ISBN-13: 978-0-310-23649-8, ISBN: 0-310-23649-5
"As though blowing oxygen upon the dying embers of a fire, pastor Jim Cymbala revived a broken-down church in a rough-shod inner-city neighborhood through Christian faith. Twenty-five years ago, the Brooklyn Tabernacle could barely draw 26 people to a Sunday service. Nowadays the congregation is 6,000 strong--filled with converted prostitutes, pimps, drug addicts, and homeless people, as well as yuppies and wholesome families. Although h ..."
"2004 ECPA Gold Medallion winner! Soon after September 11, the news media stepped up its coverage of Martin and Gracia Burnham, the missionary couple held hostage in the Philippine jungle by terrorists with ties to Osama bin Laden. After a year of captivity and a violent rescue that resulted in Martin's death, the world watched Gracia Burnham return home in June 2002. In this riveting personal account, Burnham tells for the very first ti ..."
""In the Presence of My Enemies," the gripping true story of American missionaries Martin and Gracia Burnham's year as hostages in the Philippine jungle, was a "New York Times" best seller and has sold nearly 350,000 copies. Now releasing in trade softcover for the first time, this updated edition has a new look and contains never-before-published information on the capture and trial of the Burnhams' captors; Gracia's secret return trip ..."
Just a Minute(Updated) In the Heart of a Child, One Moment ... Can Last Forever. by Dr Wess Stafford, DeanMerrill, DeanMerrill Dr Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2014 by Moody Publishers ISBN-13: 978-0-8024-0966-9, ISBN: 0-8024-0966-0
"How long does it take to make a difference in the life of a child?For good or for ill, individual moments in a young person's life can make all the difference in their future. It may be something said or done by an adult who hardly thinks about it: a hug, a compliment, an intriguing question, a sincere applause. But in that moment, the child discovers who they are, what is important to them, why they matter, and sometimes even what ..."
Once an Arafat Man(1st Edition) The True Story of How a PLO Sniper Found a New Life by Tass Saada, DeanMerrill Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 2009 by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. ISBN-13: 978-1-4143-3444-8, ISBN: 1-4143-3444-3
"At age 17, Palestinian Tass Saada ran away to become a PLO sniper, onetime chauffeur for Yasser Arafat, and a Muslim immersed in anti-Israeli activity. As a man he moved to America, started a family, and eventually became a Christian. Then he risked retribution as he returned home to share his faith with his family and former boss. "Once an Arafat Man" is a story of the ultimate triumph of love over hatred, of reconciliation over divisi ..."
""Horst Schulze created a culture of service that should be a role model for all of us. By committing to the highest standards of professionalism - and creating the right systems to achieve them - he inspired thousands of people to embrace and embody the core ideal of sheer unadulterated excellence. With this profoundly useful book, Schulze now shares his story, and his methods, so that the rest of us can be uplifted and taught by the ma ..."
"Nearly everyone has someone in their circle of acquaintances who struggles—an out-of-control friend or relative whose habits or relationships are in chaos. Is there any hope, or is he or she doomed to self-destruction?Pastors Rob Cowles and Matt Roberts say God is equal to the challenge! New beginnings are possible, no matter how broken, devastated, or crazy someone’s life may be. Yet today’s churches don’t do messy very well.The Genesi ..."
More Than a Hobby How a $600 Startup Became America's Home and Craft Superstore by David Green, DeanMerrill Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2010 by Thomas Nelson ISBN-13: 978-1-59555-983-8, ISBN: 1-59555-983-3
"The retail industry has undergone enormous changes during the last thirty years. But there is one retailer that not only has remained consistent in the fluctuating?even tenuous?market, but also has grown in the process. "More Than a Hobby "takes you inside the story of David Green, the man who built the phenomenal success of Hobby Lobby. Green went beyond surviving in a competitive retail market to thriving, ultimately expanding his $60 ..."
Gone in a Heartbeat(1st Edition) Our Daughters Died . . . Our Faith Endures (Focus on the Family) by David Works, Marie Works, DeanMerrill Hardcover, 240 Pages, Published 2009 by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. ISBN-13: 978-1-58997-548-4, ISBN: 1-58997-548-0
"Tragedy comes to everyone. Many feel ill-equipped to deal with loss. Through the testimony of David and Marie Works, whose daughters Stephanie and Rachel were killed (he was severely wounded) at New Life Church on December 9th, 2007, readers will be shown how to find and experience God in the present moment. This never-before-told complete story of the tragic December 2007 Colorado shootings includes 8 pages of personal photos from the ..."
You Were Made for More The Life You Have, the Life God Wants You to Have by Jim Cymbala, DeanMerrill Hardcover, 224 Pages, Published 2008 by Zondervan ISBN-13: 978-0-310-24127-0, ISBN: 0-310-24127-8
"Jim Cymbala knows something a lot of us miss - that a comfortable, secure life won't produce the satisfaction we long for. How could we feel fulfilled by missing out on the life God has for us? Whether life seems good or not right now, Jim Cymbala believes that God has more for you. In this new book, he'll help you find out how to access the 'more' God intends - more peace, real joy, and a deep sense of purpose. As you open yourself to ..."
Too Small to Ignore(Reprint) Why the Least of These Matters Most by Dr Wess Stafford, DeanMerrill Paperback, 304 Pages, Published 2007 by Waterbrook Press Bargain Price ISBN-13: 978-1-4000-7392-4, ISBN: 1-4000-7392-8
"The time has come, argues Dr. Wess Stafford, for a major paradigm shift: Children are too important and too intensely loved by God to be left behind or left to chance. Children belong to all of us and we are compelled to intervene on their behalf. We must invest in children all across the world. There are strategic, persuasive reasons beyond love and kindness to invest in children. Today they may snuggle into your lap, if you let them. ..."
In the Presence of My Enemies A Gripping Account of the Kidnapping of American Missionaries and Their Year of Terror in the Philippine Jungle by Gracia Burnham, DeanMerrill Paperback, 384 Pages, Published 2006 by Tyndale House Publishers ISBN-13: 978-0-8423-6239-9, ISBN: 0-8423-6239-8
"Soon after September 11, the news media stepped up its coverage of the plight of Martin and Gracia Burnham, the missionary couple captured and held hostage in the Philippine jungle by terrorists with ties to Osama Bin Laden. After a year of captivity, and a violent rescue that resulted in Martin's death, the world watched Gracia Burnham return home in June 2002 with a bullet wound in the leg and amazing composure. In this riveting perso ..."
Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire(Updated) What Happens When God's Spirit Invades the Hearts of His People by Jim Cymbala, DeanMerrill Paperback, 208 Pages, Published 2003 by Zondervan ISBN-13: 978-0-310-25153-8, ISBN: 0-310-25153-2
"As though blowing oxygen upon the dying embers of a fire, pastor Jim Cymbala revived a broken-down church in a rough-shod inner-city neighborhood through Christian faith. Twenty-five years ago, the Brooklyn Tabernacle could barely draw 26 people to a Sunday service. Nowadays the congregation is 6,000 strong--filled with converted prostitutes, pimps, drug addicts, and homeless people, as well as yuppies and wholesome families. Although h ..."
Fresh Faith(1st Edition) What Happens When Real Faith Ignites God's People by Jim Cymbala, DeanMerrill Hardcover, 224 Pages, Published 1999 by Zondervan Abridged ISBN-13: 978-0-310-23007-6, ISBN: 0-310-23007-1
"One thing moves God: faith. Not doctrinal savvy. Not willpower. Trust in God alone stirs him to move miraculously on our behalf. Time and again, Jim Cymbala, author of Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire, has seen the power of faith displayed in the lives of the ordinary people in his church -- and in his own life. He has seen drug addicts and prostitutes set free, marriages restored, and sinners transformed by the love of Jesus Christ. All through ..."
Just a Minute In the Heart of a Child, One Moment ... Can Last Forever. by Dr Wess Stafford, DeanMerrill Digital, 224 Pages, Published 2014 by Moody Publishers ISBN-13: 978-0-8024-8548-9, ISBN: 0-8024-8548-0
"My thanks also to the rest of the outstanding president's office staff: Dinah Meyer,
Mary Lou Elliott, Gayle Call, Ashley Higgins, Angelina Dieleman, and Dr. Scott
Todd. We are not just coworkers but fellow soldiers and dear friends who laugh
and cry together. I do not take for granted your generous support and your always
rising to the occasion with heart and soul. Throughout the process of creating this
book, I felt sustained by ..."
Four Faces of a Leader What It Takes to Move Your Church Forward by Bob Rhoden, DeanMerrill, Mark Batterson Paperback, 160 Pages, Published 2013 by General Council Of The Assemblies Of God ISBN-13: 978-1-62423-045-5, ISBN: 1-62423-045-8
"An engaging look at reality-based Christian leadership, The Four Faces of a Leader has the potential to utterly transform leaders and those they lead. Not with bells and whistles, but with a soft whisper of truth about servant leadership. By emphasizing the leadership priorities Jesus demonstrated in the gospels, Rhoden engages the reader with practical applications for all pastors, whether they serve 3,000 or 200 members. Like a person ..."
"From the popularity of \u201cmilitant nanny\u201d reality shows to the ever-struggling disciplinary systems in our schools, there\u2019s evidence that more and more kids are seriously spinning out of control. For any mom or dad who thinks a certain child is just too tough to handle, Kids in Crisis provides a sane, workable plan for successful parenting. Author Ross Wright culls his wisdom from the trenches, having more than t ..."
To Fly Again Surviving the Tailspins of Life by DeanMerrill, Gracia Burnham 224 Pages, Published 2005 by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. ISBN-13: 978-1-4143-3227-7, ISBN: 1-4143-3227-0
"I could not get away from the fact that even if we have created our own chaos,
God knows and listens. He sees the fiasco, ... If I stiffened my back against
forgiveness, not only would I be disobedient but the smoldering anger would sap
my strength. I had to let go of ... When you let seeds of bitterness take root in your
heart, your whole life becomes tainted. The bitterness ... All it takes to unleash it is
one decision to give u ..."