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Ministry is hard. Surprisingly hard. It's absolutely possible to give up, resent it, reject it, suppress it and any other survival mechanism that leaders employ to make sense of it all. Whilst conversation around leadership might focus on strategies and concepts for success, this enlightening book focuses on the happenings within the leader that can lead to discouragement and frustration.Ministry Stinks is a very honest look at the aspects of ministry that make it particularly challenging and provides practical tools for mastery. It is possible to have great joy in leading, as the author discovered! Melanie J. Saward demonstrates this by encouraging the reader to participate with God's methods to be shaped into the leaders that can stand the test of time.

On Being Single is a heartfelt and often humorous insight into the single experience. Bethany's warm and open approach to sharing her observations of the single journey will encourage self-reflection, and shift your thinking on singleness. This is a great book to read and share to inspire clarity and propel you to freedom while defining Godly perspective on the single season.

Carolann Kelleher was born in London UK and came to Australia in January 1970 aged 25 years, looking for a new life with her 2 children. One was very sick and needed a warm climate to survive, which he did. Carolann faced many trials and storm in her life here in Australia but was able to overcome them. At aged 72 she put pen to paper and wrote this book which is a true story. It is one of many to come. This book is about a baby born into poverty and abuse but was able to face this bleak future as she grew into a young lady and turned it into a life of blessings.

Join Josh and Alexander as they discover the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef and a power greater than that of a wild storm.

Rediscover the true meaning of friendship along with Alexander and his friend Josh.

"Was there life before Contemporary Christian Music?" is a question that few under the age of 40 are able to answer with any certainty today. The so-called "worship wars" of recent years have polarised opinion and split congregations. Not that this should surprise us. Christian music has sparked controversy ever since its first mention in the book of Genesis.In his new book, author Mike Spencer delves into the history of music in the church, from Bible times right through to the present day. He looks at the relationship between music and some of the great events in church history, and examines the lives of some of the men and women of God who have contributed to our rich musical heritage.

Every few minutes, a child dies somewhere in the world and usually, that means someone's heart will break and their mind rage with unanswerable questions. If you are reading this, chances are you have lost a child, grandchild or you have friends who have. The impact it will have is unfathomable and the journey will be difficult and different for everyone. Your journey of grief may walk through anger, denial, pain, loss and hopelessness.You may bottle it up and pretend it is OK, you may vent it out. I did both. I shook my angry fists at the sky and I fell helpless to the muddy earth, sobbing and weak with grief.I survived! Take heart in the fact that millions before you have lived through loss and you can too.

Martin and Schmidty, friends. The best of friends. Chatted their way through cricket, books, impossible futures, hikes, locker room debates and night wanderings. Not girls: Schmidty was hopeless at the cricket dance, the school social, the Culture Vultures' party. They had lifetimes of it. Lifetimes.How did they lose it? How come?How do you lose a friendship?

In this book Robert J. Hillman presents, in a balanced and simple way, an approach to dealing with illness that will help you receive all the healing possible for you in every aspect of your life - physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and social.He has written this book to give you hope. To encourage you to see that serious illness need not be accompanied by a sense of despair. It is even possible that your illness may be the beginning of real life for you.'Amidst the plethora of books on healing in recent years, few are as impressive from a practical point of view as this small book.'Dr Robert Claxton, surgeon'What a beautiful book! The love, tenderness, compassion and understanding shine through.'A grateful reader

What happens when a woman in her forties leaves her family and friends toserve the church overseas? Based in the Middle East, there is nothing simple or safe about the ministry Raylene Pearce is called into. The mantra:"Will I ever be seen again?"rings loud throughout this memoir... LOST in the thick fog of northern IndiaCHASED by rabid dogs in the middle of the nightTRAPPED in a taxi at 3am racing madly through Cairo's City of the Dead in total darknessEVICTED by her crazed landlordthe morning after 9/11. It's all here in Night Journeys...and God shows up every time.

Peter's Song is a celebration of the very ordinary made extraordinary by the hand of God. Relive events in the Apostle Peter's life as recorded in scripture, but seen through his eyes and those who may have witnessed the events with him. Peter's Song is set immediately after the crucifixion of Jesus and is peppered throughout with Peter's reflections on times when he ministered alongside Jesus. Peter's Song looks at the humanity of the men Jesus chose to be his disciples and deals with the tragedy and humour of the various situations scripture places them in. The book builds to a crescendo of hope brought about by the transforming work of the Holy Spirit working in and through them as they continue with the ministry Jesus started.

NOT Business As Usual is a business book and autobiography, wrapped into one. Matt Danswan, the founder and CEO of Initiate Media, a global Christian media and advertising company, shares his personal story of his business path, and the God lessons learned along the way.Growing up wanting to be a professional surfer, he felt the call away from the ocean to business in his late teens. While there was always the desire to do something for God, certainly being in Christian media was never a desire.However when he entered the Christian marketplace and God unveiled a seeming unattainable, debt-free vision, it was one that caused him to work closely with his Creator to work out how to bring it to pass.NOT Business As Usual is not your textbook-style business book, but rather focused on helping Christians in business - as well as anyone who wants to achieve something great - find the 'God way' for their life. So if you're looking for a different perspective on doing business or life, this book may just change your life.www.mattdanswan.com

Many grapple today with what the 'proper' style of music for church should be and sadly it becomes a worship war. Like the movie Star Wars, the battles rage from episode to episode, with Bible verses being used as the proverbial light sabres to attack and defend each other. This book answers the questions amongst Christians and churches today in regard to 'worship music' and appropriate styles and genres. It is a biblical guide to worship music spanning early church history to the present day; providing clear, concise guidelines, Biblical principles and practical suggestions to support the implementation of a balanced blend of traditional and contemporary worship music in churches.

The transformations in the Monarch Butterfly's life cycle continue to speak to adults and children alike.Let the gift of Monarch Wonders bless you as you meditate on God's creation.Allow the imagery to open your heart and spirit to what God may say to you in the intimacy of quiet moments with Him.

TELL YOUR STORY is written to inspire and equip the 'non-evangelists', who make up 90% of any Church community.Whether you are a new Christian or have been on the journey of faith for many years, we all have a story to tell about how we met Christ and our life with Christ.There is power in your personal story and opportunities exist every day in normal life to TELL YOUR STORY.