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It's no secret: Jesus has called us to make disciples. But how can we do that if we aren't growing in faith? How can we tell others about Jesus if we don't fully understand Him ourselves? It's time to expose the world's definition of manhood, reminding those who are caught up in material pursuits that heaven's measure of success lies in the status of our hearts. By divine standards, when we embrace God's call on our lives, we finally discover what it means to be a man. As we pursue God, we learn to love, serve, forgive, pray, and worship in ways that allow us to know God's ways. We become disciples.Sometimes, discipleship is made too complicated. We turn it into another task instead of realizing it's about relationship. In fourteen lessons, each packed with scriptural truths and relevant concerns, Dr. Donovan leads men into community with one another, providing room for vulnerable discussions and genuine growth.Other books by Dr. Donovan include: Men Mentoring Men, Again; Maximizing Your Marriage; and Able to Stand. Daryl G. Donovan has been the pastor of churches in Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, and Ohio. He is currently the Senior Pastor of Sanibel Community Church, Sanibel Island, Florida. Donovan received his Doctor of Ministry degree from San Francisco Theological Seminary. He and his wife Elaine have four children.

With more than 184 Christian writer's groups and 155 conferences, thousands of writers are looking for encouragement and insight. Yet, every Christian who writes faces the same issue: finding daily inspiration and creativity. Designed to be both encouraging and practical, "Writers in the Spirit" guides writers from the novice stage to becoming dedicated authors, something that Carol Rottman achieved when she put aside all other "paying work" to write full time. Included in these pages are insight and practical tips on such topics as: Writing Realism:"Take yet another scroll, and write on it all the former words that were on the first scroll ..." (Jeremiah 36:27). Popular media have romanticized writers' lives to be devoted entirely to making beautiful stories. Writers in the Spirit explains the practical issues that writers face and shows how it is possible to overcome dry spells, endless revisions and even self-doubt. Writing with Fervor:Much of the Apostle Paul's writing was done in prison. Paul's passion to win people to Christ overcame any obstacle. While many new writers feel restrained, Writers in the Spirit shows how to find the passion that fuels the writing process. Writing in the Spirit:"This is what we speak, not words taught by human wisdom, but in words taught by the Spirit ..." (1 Corinthians 2:13). Rottman shows that a personal relationship with God is the best source of inspiration. Mediating on God's word will yield creativity from the Creator. "Many of us are called as witnesses to the life-experiences God has entrusted to us. If your witness takes the form of the written word, this book will go with you as a trusted companion traveling the same path." - Former President Jimmy CarterAuthor, Statesman, and Thirty-ninth President of the United States "'Writers in the Spirit' helps connect me to God while reminding me that writing is a gift from Him and a calling to be both treasured and nurtured."- Sally Stuart, Editor, Christian Writers' Market Guide

They Followed The Master gives power and vividness to the Lenten experience for participants and spectators. Characters are carefully based on the scriptural evidence, supplemented by imaginative re-creation of what they might have said. The plays may be performed by any size congregation. Even so, the author kept in mind small churches during her writing, saying she has great sympathy for small churches -- those with limited budgets and big ideas. Plays include settings for: Sundays of Lent Palm Sunday Maundy Thursday Good Friday Easter Depending upon the drama, characters include Mary, John, Andrew, Martha, Lazarus, Judas, Judas' mother, Matthew, Cornelius, and a host of other familiar and not-so-familiar biblical personalities. Cynthia S. Baker, Aurora, Minnesota, has been writing and directing plays for the church for over 25 years. She is a graduate of Lake Erie College and the Institute for Children's Literature. This is her second CSS collection of plays.

Like a miniature billboard, the church sign offers an unparalleled opportunity to promote God's kingdom beyond the walls of the congregation. Thousands of cars pass each day with potential readers of its content, so the church sign has the potential to be a powerful pulpit from which silent words are loudly spoken, communicating brief but significant messages of God's love to a spiritually thirsty world. Silent Words Loudly Spoken provides a wealth of fresh and inspiring messages that will maximize the impact of your church sign. With more than 700 uplifting, thought-provoking statements conveniently formatted to easily fit most church signs, it contains enough material to last several years. A humorous but pithy "Ten Commandments for a Good Church Sign" offers plenty of specific nuts-and-bolts advice for making the most of this powerful but sometimes overlooked ministry tool: ? Phrases should be short enough and letters large enough for effortless drive-by reading. ? Messages should be changed regularly, especially date-specific ones. ? "In-house" announcements better suited for the church bulletin should not be wasted on a disinterested public. ? Give the gift of a positive, inspirational message; negative statements turn off those the church wants to attract. David J. Claassen has been the pastor of Mayfair-Plymouth Congregational Church in Toledo, Ohio, since 1975. He is a contributing editor for his denominational magazine (The Congregationalist), and writes a weekly inspirational newspaper column. He is also the author of Object Lessons for a Year (Baker). Claassen is a graduate of Central College and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.