A Four Step Plan for Involving Children with Special Needs
A class at church should be a welcome place for children with special needs because the Bible clearly teaches that every child is “God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance” (Ephesians 2:10). We also know that Jesus made people with disabilities a priority in his ministry and our attitudes must be the same (Luke 14:13-14, Philippians 2:5).
Beauty by God
As a society, most women believe they can attain true beauty by forcing themselves into the mold of the images that saturate the media or through cosmetic surgery enhancements. It’s no surprise that 90 percent of women between the ages 18 to 64 say they would like to change something about their appearance, while 75 percent of teenage girls are not happy with their bodies.
Building Kids Who Last
"Rumors of my death are greatly exaggerated." Mark Twain's words, written in 1897, remind us that what may be reported as truth may well be exaggerated. Just as Mark Twain was not dead in 1897, God was not dead when Time Magazine posed the question on its April 8, 1966 cover. Today, Christianity is neither dead nor near death in America despite editor Jon Meacham's assertion that America has moved into a "post-Christian" phase in Newsweek's April 13, 2009 edition.
Cy Young Winner Clayton Kershaw
Visits Zambia, Releases New Book: Arise
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher and Cy Young award winner Clayton Kershaw and his wife, Ellen, returned from Zambia this week just in time to release a book they co-authored titled Arise: Live Out Your Faith and Dreams on Whatever Field You Find Yourself. While in Africa, the Kershaws helped the non-profit organization Arise Africa break ground for a new children’s home. The book tells their story from baseball to Africa and beyond.
Discover Your Kid’s Spiritual Gifts
A Journey into Your Child’s Unique Identity in Christ
The Bible puts no age limit on spiritual gifts, and if all believers have spiritual gifts (as the Scriptures make clear we all do), an essential part of raising Christian kids is helping them discover those gifts and giving them an opportunity to use them. But, if you’re like many parents, you probably don’t feel like you have the tools to discover and nurture your child’s gifts. In author and pastor Adam Stadtmiller’s new book, Discover Your Kid’s Spiritual Gifts (Regal, 2012) you will find an accessible, practical guidebook, that will help you to encounter the biblical evidence for childhood spiritual gifts as you look closely at the stories of David, Mary, Samuel and Jesus—all young people who demonstrated God’s gifts at work in their lives. You’ll find out how to identify your child’s spiritual gifts through an assessment tool that you complete for your child. Finally, you’ll discover ways to help your child serve the Body of Christ with his or her gift or mix of gifts. Your one-of-a-kind child will experience the Spirit’s power by putting his or her gifts to work for God—and will own his or her faith as he or she grows, making a lifelong walk with the Lord more attainable.
Don’t Quit Get Fit:
Overcoming The 4 Fitness Killers
Every day, people give up trying to get in shape because they buy into the lie that being healthy is as simple as eating less and exercising more. But living healthy for a lifetime begins with a change of mind, not just a change in what we do. In Don’t Quit, Get Fit(Regal, 2012), fitness instructor and life coach Vicki Heath helps readers understand why they have failed in the past and shows them step-by-step how to develop lasting motivation for a lifetime of fitness. Readers will learn how to develop a healthy relationship with food and with their body, and will encounter the stories of real people who have made the connection between spiritual wellness and physical health.
Give Them Jesus
"I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me (John 14:6)." We adults have heard Jesus' words, memorized them, taught them-but I wonder, what do our kids understand about truth? About Jesus?
God Has an App for That! Discovering God’s Solutions for the Major Issues of Life
Wouldn’t it be great if finding answers to our problems was as simple as downloading an app? According to author and pastor Dudley Rutherford, when trouble comes our way, we tend to look for solutions in the wrong places and make change way too difficult. God Has an App for That! sheds light on the most troublesome dilemmas that confront us. Dudley asks, when we seek truth, salvation, joy, peace, why look anywhere else than to the one, true Source of every predicament? Why start any place other than God’s Word? When up against a perfect storm, we will discover God’s peace-giving and life-changing response within His Word. It’s as simple as a click of an icon in an app store.
Good News -Attendance And Volunteerism Are On The Rise!
Do you ever get tired of hearing bad news? Whether it's the state of the economy or the state of the church, we seem to be bombarded with naysayers, pessimists and doomsdayers. It can really wear you down if you find yourself struggling in life or ministry as it is. I don't know about you, but I am tired of hearing people blare out the dark picture-especially when it comes to issues of faith development and church ministry.
Insight
The focus of any Sunday school class should be the teaching of God's Word from God's Word. Kids and teachers bring their Bibles to class but sadly they are rarely opened and studied these days. Are you ready for a refreshing perspective and renewed commitment to the only way to know Jesus - know His word?
Legacy - The Result of Family Ministry
After eighty seven years he finished well. Fourteen great-grandchildren, eleven who have given their young hearts to Jesus (the other three are still just beginning life). They all sang "Jesus Loves Me" at his celebration service. Then there are eight grandchildren who shared with everyone there the impact of his love for Jesus on their lives. One of them is a Children's Pastor, one a Bible teacher at a Christian school and all are involved in their churches and missions.
Men in Children's Ministries
Recently, at the Children's Pastors Conference in San Diego, CA, I asked the workshop learners how many men were volunteers in their children's ministries. Most were in the 5-15% range, but one children's director said none. Wow, a church without one male to model Christ to boys and girls. I said something to that group like, "The men in your church need to repent because God's Word calls for fathers and grandfathers to be the primary spiritual coaches within the family and church."
The 180 Degree Christian:
Serving Jesus in a Culture of Excess
God called Times Square Church to a time of prayer and fasting prior to the September 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center. He was preparing them to meet the needs of people at that desperate moment. God is again calling Christians to be ready. From Wall Street to Main Street, from the inner city to distant African orphanages, the cry of desperation grows louder. With each headline, people see a dimming world and they long for a sure hope. As we move into and through these uncertain and hard days ahead, will the Church of Jesus Christ be ready to respond? Will we be equipped with the grace to help in times of need?
A Handbook for Today’s Conservatives
January 2, 2008What if “conservative” did not just mean emphases on traditional
morality, small government, and lower taxes? What if conservative also
meant doing the right thing in compassion issues like Jesus did:
healing the sick, feeding the hungry, appreciating the “lilies” (God’s
creation), and freeing the oppressed? What if believers were also
enthusiastic for the furtherance of science and rigorous training in
rational debate? What if conservatives were not only patriots but also
valuable contributors as citizens of the world?
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An Intense, Unorthodox Journey Leaves Behind Twelve Stones
2009“I’ve lived a quirky kind of life, both daring and foolish. There’ve been a lot of colorful adventures and dreadful mistakes, things God surely didnot love. But still God loves me,” says Barbara Carole, reflecting on writing hersoul-bearing memoir, Twelve Stones (Regal Books).
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Bill Greig II Goes Home to be With the Lord
February 16, 2006Bill Greig II, Chairman of Gospel Light, entered Heaven Wednesday,
February 15, at 2:15 a.m. PST. His passing was peaceful. He had a great
love for each person he met. His greatest desire was "to know Christ
and make Him known." We have all been blessed to know this truly great,
godly man.
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Crossing the Threshold of Eternity: What the Dying Can Teach the Living
2007Death is unavoidable, but most people avoid discussing thetopic of death or feel uncomfortable when dealing with someone who isterminally ill. After standing at the bedside of the dying and listening to peoplewho have worked closely with them, Dr. Robert Wise believes the living canlearn from those who are dying and their journey to the afterlife.
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David Gudgel to Appear on Focus on the Family,
Sharing From His Book Before You Live Together
January 17, 2006Dr. David Gudgel, pastor, pre-marital counselor and author ofBefore You Live Together
(Regal), is scheduled to appear on Focus on the Family's radio
broadcast on February 6-7, 2006 as he discusses the topic "Why You
Shouldn't Live Together.?
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Experienced Family Counselor Offers Help to Parents of Defiant Teenagers
7/29/2009Is your rebellious teenage daughter holding your
family hostage to her selfish demands? Does your son look less each day like the goodnaturedchild you remember and more like someone who uses rage and threats to getwhat he wants? Do you feel as if you have lost your God-given authority over your familyand wonder how you can get it back? Help is on the way!
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Exposing the 'Mirage of Peace' in the Mideast
12-Nov-09Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas threatened to resign last week,
saying Israel doesn't want peace and won't accept a Palestinian state.
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Former World Vision President and Regal Author
Ted Engstrom Dies at Age 90
July 19, 2006Ted W. Engstrom, 90, president emeritus of Christian relief
organization World Vision Intl. and former interim president of Azusa
Pacific University died July 14, 2006, at his home in Bradbury, CA.
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From Anger to Intimacy: How Forgiveness Can Transform Your Marriage
2009Divorce rates in the U.S. are skyrocketing whiles families are crumbling, fueled in part by unresolved anger. However, according to bestselling author Dr. GarySmalley in From Anger to Intimacy: How Forgiveness Can TransformYour Marriage (Regal Books, January 2009), couples can learn to properly dealwith anger and transform their marriage by making forgiveness a lifestyle.
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Gospel Light Acquires K.I.D.S. Church from Strang Communications
January 4, 2006Gospel Light is pleased to announce the acquisition ofK.I.D.S. ChurchJR. K.I.D.S. Church Charisma Life and from Strang Communications� curriculum division, formerly known as, effective January 3, 2006.
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Gospel Light Acquires K.I.D.S. Church from Strang Communications
January 4, 2006Gospel Light is pleased to announce the acquisition of K.I.D.S. Church JR. K.I.D.S. Church CharismaLife and from Strang Communications ½ curriculum division, formerly known as, effective January 3, 2006.
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Gospel Light Announces its Partnership with
Focus on the Family to Help Build Stronger Marriages
January 16, 2003Gospel Light is
partnering with Focus on the Family to help build stronger marriages
through the creation of Focus on the Family's first comprehensive
marriage curriculum. Launching in June 2003, the Focus on the
Family Marriage Series will help couples better understand God's
plan for marriage while strengthening their relationships..
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Gospel Light Announces Leadership Changes
August 24, 2006Effective September 29, 2006, Bill Schultz, Vice President of Sales and
International, is stepping down after 14 years of service at Gospel
Light. Schultz plans to start a new international representation
service that will help Christian publishers reach more customers and
grow their sales around the world.
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Gospel Light Celebrates 70 Years of Ministry through Christian Publishing - Prepares for the Future
June 20, 2004Founded by visionary Sunday School teacher Dr. Henrietta Mears, Gospel
Light was born in a one-car garage in Hollywood, California in 1933.
Now 70 years later and located 65 miles north of Los Angeles in
Ventura, California, Gospel Light continues its commitment to providing
effective resources for evangelism, discipleship, and Christian
education through Sunday School and Vacation Bible School curricula,
Christian education resources, and Regal Books..
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Gospel Light releases Soul Survivor Encounter - A radical new way to reach young people
July 21, 2004Gospel Light is partnering with Focus on the Family to help women
deepen their relationship with God and with one another through the
creation of TheFocus on the Family Women's Series
.
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Gospel Light releases Soul Survivor Encounter - A radical new way to reach young people
August 1, 2004How can the Church reach the next generation for Christ? Youth leaders are searching for new ways to reach today's postmodern generation: a generation of young people looking for a passion and purpose worth investing their lives in. Launching in August 2004 from Gospel Light, Soul Survivor Encounter is the new way to create a relevant and engaging ministry experience for youth.
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Gospel Light Worldwide Helps 88-year-old Pittsburgh Woman Fulfill Promise to God, Orphans 73 Years Later
November 11, 2009When she was 14 and frightened for her life as flood waters threatened
the second floor of her Johnstown, Pa home, Ruth Delaney (name changed
to preserve anonymity) did what many people may have done made an
impassioned promise to God.
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Gospel Light/Regal Books Dedicates New Building
November 20, 2003The employees of Gospel Light/Regal Books, along with authors, vendors,
and special guests, will gather together on Tuesday, December 2, to
dedicate the company's new building. David Ruis will lead a time of
worship during the dedication ceremony, while Regal authors Jay Carty,
Carole Lewis, and Fritz Ridenour will participate in the dedication..
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Inspirational Publishers Group Announces the Launch of the One-Box Service
April 11, 2006Inspirational Publishers Group (IPG), in conjunction with GL Services
and their publishing clients, Multnomah, Regal, Gospel Light and Moody,
are pleased to announce the launch of a new One-Box Service on April 17, 2006. This service, powered by GL Services through IPG,
will allow CBA stores to receive publisher direct prices inconsolidated box - withorder,box,invoice andreturn.
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LifeSpace: Embracing an Expansive Relationship with God
2007Life with God should bring an ever-expanding gulp of fresh air. So why domany Christians suffer from “spiritual asthma,” feeling burned out and weighed down withunending expectations? Authors Joni Grace Powers and Robert Pyne offer their newbook, LifeSpace: the practice of life with God (Regal Books, September 2007) as a callto abandon suffocating self-absorption for a spiritual life that regenerates and renews.
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Lost Boy Finds a Life Renewed
2008Greg Laurie is an illegitimate child, born in the sixties to an alcoholic mother who preferred men, promiscuity and multiple marriages over caring for her son. In his gripping autobiography, Lost Boy (Regal Books), Laurie recalls a life filled with pain, loss and renewal that eventually lead him to becoming a world-renowned evangelist and the pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship, one of the largest churches in America with over 15,000 members.
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Loving Your Man Without Losing Your Mind
2007Women desire romance and affection, evidenced by their selection ofmusic, movies and books. The romance novel business pulls in over $1 billion dollarsannually, with many women getting lost in imaginary love stories (Romance Writers ofAmerica 2007). However many women often find the reality of romance in marriage isfar less than what they expected.
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Marriage Expert Jimmy Evans Reveals Sexuality As It Was Intended to Be
March 3, 2008Jimmy Evans, one of the nation’s leading experts on marriage and family
relationships, is determined to thwart the battle against genuine
sexual fulfillment and healthy, enduring and thriving marriages. In
his book The Fig Leaf Conspiracy, (Regal
March, 2008) Jimmy Evans exposes the ancient plot designed to rob every
man and woman of joy, lasting fulfillment, health and genuine
intimacy—the progressive distortion of God-given sexuality. Evans
unveils the world’s conspiracy to rob individuals of authentic intimacy
and shows readers how to live out God’s perfect plan for their
sexuality throughout their single years and ultimately within marriage.
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Mastering the Management Buckets: 20 Critical Competencies for Leading Your Business or Nonprofit
2008The U.S. economy is creating havoc, resulting in high risk businessenvironments in boardrooms across the country. In addition, massive corporate cutbacks areleaving companies scrambling to keep their best people. Can smaller teams, younger managers andlimited budgets and resources produce top results?
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