Bøger af Kevin Johnson

"e;One of the most challenging parts of following Jesus is being able to explain the what's and why's of your faith. Whether a friend's questions stump you or you're having doubts of your own, it helps to know what you believe and why. There's no need to be afraid to ask the tough questions. When it comes to your faith, there's no such thing as a dumb question and no topic should be off-limits. God wants you to understand your faith so you can help others understand it, too.In Think, you'll find 20 straightforward studies that explore what the Bible says about controversial and difficult topics. You'll discover why the Bible is worth believing, you'll find out how you can be sure Jesus was more than a nice guy and good teacher, and you'll see that the Bible really does have relevant things to say about life today. God wants to give you solid reasons to believe, along with the know-how to explain your faith without sounding intolerant or arrogant. So dig in and be sure about what you believe."e;

"e;Sadly, studies show that there are few differences in the attitudes and actions between people who claim to be Christians and those who don't choose that label. But everything we read in the Bible says we should be transformed; we should be different than the rest of the world.What would it look like if you lived the life God desires for you? How would your life be different if you abandoned your typical routine and refused to settle for anything less than the best God has in store for you?In Thrive, you'll find 20 life-impacting studies that will draw you into the Bible and help you understand who you are and who God wants to help you become. You'll discover what the Bible says about how God made you, what kind of life he has planned for you, and how you can survive the tough times of your life. Even if you struggle to keep your faith alive at times, God wants to help you thrive. The reality is, God loves us just the way we are-but he also loves us too much to leave us that way."e;

Tragic confrontations at schools throughout the past two decades are striking evidence that teens need help and training in peaceful conflict resolution. God knows each conflict a teen goes through--with their families, friends, and teachers--and he is in control. In this student edition of The Peacemaker, Ken Sande and Kevin Johnson show teens, youth leaders, parents, and pastors, how they can apply biblical principles to conflict situations, allowing for forgiveness and reconciliation instead of hatred or violence. With an approachable style that treats teens with respect, this much-needed resource can be used individually or as part of a small group or youth group study.

Bestselling Author and Pastor Shows Christians How to Pray the ScripturesPray the Scriptures is a 40-day prayer experience for readers hoping to energize their prayer life and draw closer to God through his very word. Using familiar passages of Scripture, the author guides the reader in the process of selecting and praying back to God the words of the text as they apply to the reader's life and circumstances. "Prayer starter" phrases jump-start the participant's practice of writing and speaking Scripture prayers.Each day's entry includes an introductory devotional, a Scripture text, and concluding thoughts and questions for reflection, discussion, and further prayer.

Ken Sande, author of the bestselling classic The Peacemaker, has long been a trusted resource on the topic of conflict resolution. In Resolving Everyday Conflict, Sande distills his message to the essentials, quickly equipping readers with the tools they need to bring peace to their relationships. Everyone encounters conflict--whether it be with a coworker, family member, friend, or complete stranger. And yet we all desire harmony in our relationships. Resolving Everyday Conflict is a practical, biblical, concise guide to peacemaking in everyday life that can turn tumultuous relationships into peaceful ones.

The book commences with the hero as a young man just qualified as an air force pilot and moves on through his life describing various wars and major occurrences affecting his life. He is drafted to a USA carrier and then Vietnam, where he finishes military life. He studies medicine, assists the Flying Doctor Service, then develops a large market-garden export company with a Japanese partner. Here he finds the computer Orack, and life takes a different tack. The president of the USA discovers their talents and employs both of them in the White House. They become involved in Middle East politics, blackmail, and business corruption. His wife is assassinated, and again, his life changes. He meets his second wife back in Australia, and together, the basis of the other books of the trilogy is formed. Magic, illusion, and witchcraft enter the story where space travel, evil tycoons, and business manipulation become the normal.

Are you tired of the hustle and bustle of everyday life? Are you consumed with a never-ending pursuit of traditional success or the quest for wealth? Has your health suffered because you can't stop or slow down to enjoy what's in front of you? In The Success Makeover, author Kevin Johnson challenges you to re-evaluate your idea of success and encourages you to refocus on what matters most. He introduces the Xente lifestyle, explaining the concept and describing how he developed the idea. With assessment tools and exercises included, Johnson shares that the Xente lifestyle is a shift by everyday people to connect, activate, and reconnect with their whole lives, recapturing what is truly important through a balanced approach to living.

This incredible resource, now revised and updated, assesses your interests, abilities, spiritual gifts, values, and personality so you can understand what makes you tick. Perfect for individual or group use.

Kids have endless, important questions about Jesus, God, and faith. Respected Christian apologist Josh McDowell provides biblical answers in engaging language perfect for children ages 8 to 12. Parents and teachers will appreciate the clear responses and activities that lead the children they love to a lasting foundation of faith.

Our high school students read about the people in the Bible who followed Jesus, but it's hard for them to understand what it would look like for them to follow Jesus today. Follow will help students explore God's Word and discover how a man who lived 2,000 years ago can impact their lives today and for all eternity.

This new series from Youth Specialties will help you take your junior highers through the basics of life, from Jesus to friends to prayer. Discipleship books for junior highers that aren't deadly!

Argues that immigration policy reflects social hierarchy that prevails in American society as a whole and that immigration reform is intertwined with struggle for civil rights. This title focuses on exclusion of people of color, gays and lesbians, people with disabilities, poor, and other disfavored groups, showing how bias shapes the law.

Presents an account of racial identity that takes a close look at the question 'Who is a Latino?' and determines where persons of mixed Anglo-Latino heritage fit into the racial dynamics of the United States. This book examines issues of diversity, assimilation, race relations, and affirmative action in contemporary United States.