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Zondervan
www.zondervan.com

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the me I want to be Author - john ortberg

• Favorite Features -

  • divided into sections covering -

    • finding my identity

    • flowing with the spirit

    • renewing my mind

    • redeeming my time

    • deepening my relationships

    • transforming my experience

    • flowing from here on out

  • excellent "real-life" examples throughout

  • excellent use of humor - love the story of the smoke detector :^)

    "As God helps you grow, you will change, but you will always be you. An acorn can grow into an oak tree, but it cannot become a rose bush. It can be a healthy oak or it can be a stunted oak - but it won't be a shrub. You will always be you - a growing, healthy you or a languishing you - but God did not create you to be anybody else. He pre-wired your temperament. He determined your natural gifts and talents. He made you to feel certain passions and desires. He planned your body and mind. Your uniqueness is God-designed. Here is the good news: when you flourish, you become more you. You become more that person God had in mind when He thought you up. You don't just become holier. You become you-ier."

    This is a must-read book for all believers. I really like how it emphasizes that you - and I - are the only "you" - or "me" - who God ever made. There has never been another "you" - or "I" - and never will be another. Encouraging and challenging. Tremendously well done!

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  Harvest House

www.harvesthousepubl.com

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52 Things Kids Need From a Dad Author - Jay Payleitner

• Favorite Features -
  • 52 short studies with a take away, challenge and quite - perfect for each day, or for a weekly thought/action to focus on
  • filled with real-life examples from Jay's real life

    I like this book - each of the 52 things gives readers a lot to think about. I especially liked the ones titled - "Buy Peeps the first day they hit the shelves", "Waiting at the next bridge" and "Kiss your wife in the kitchen" Give this book to the dad in your life - or soon to be dad! Tremendously well done!

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Parenting Today's Teens Author - Mark Gregston

• Favorite Features -
  • 206 daily devotional readings
  • includes devotion, scripture, thought for the day and prayer

    This book gives parents a lot to think about. I especially liked the devotionals titled - "Grace and a good mood" and "Thumbprint"! This is a great read for any parent of teens or soon to be parent of teens. Extremely well done!

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