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E-Tools newsletter Volume 9 • issue 6 • December, 2011 • View Online    
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A Praying Life
In this issue 
Feature 
Small Groups 
Missional 
Prayer 
Christmas 

A Praying Life
Connecting with God in a Distracting World

If prayerlessness marks your life more often than not, then this book is for you.

"This is a rare book, for it addresses both the internal motivations of prayer and the outward practice of prayer. I don't need a pep rally, I need practicality. Yet at the same time, while I need practicality, I also need to understand the foundational reasons why prayer sometimes malfunctions in my life. Miller's book does an excellent job of addressing both of these needs" - Joel Frady

"A Praying Life is easily the best book I've read in the past several years. Miller speaks with an uncommon grace, and his book plants the spiritual discipline of prayer squarely upon the truths of the Gospel. A praying life is the goal, not regular disciplined moments of spiritual ecstasy. Miller's book is distinguished from others I've read in that it stresses prayer's connection with the gospel, it explains how a lack of prayer betrays a lack of dependence on God, and it illustrates through Paul Miller's own personal family stories, how prayer connects with all of life. In short, the book makes a praying life seem real, and possible". - Bob Hayton
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The Essential Commandment The Essential Commandment

"Greg Ogden has done an exceptional job (once again) of writing a discipleship workbook that is based on specific Bible passages, non-wordy, provides deep food for thought, and giving great insights and discussion questions along the way. I have used the two previous workbooks by Ogden and found that they work best in groups of three or four people.

The focus in this discipleship resource is on what it means to practically love God and others by studying, discussing, and applying the many principles gleaned from God's Word related to what we call the "great commandment".

I can't recommend this workbook highly enough. Ogden is an expert at making disciples and knows how to get groups thinking, talking, praying, and serving together - resulting in what the church is supposed to be all about - making multiplying disciples. He has done a great service to the church by adding to his two previous works in this series (Discipleship Essentials, and Leadership Essentials)." - David Craig

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Daily Message The Daily Message
Through the Bible in One Year
This hardcover bound edition is a wonderful gift to encourage others to let God's Word soak into your heart and mind. It will revolutionize your daily time with God!

"I love this. I read it every night before bed. Sometimes I split each day into 2 parts if it's particularly challenging, but most days are perfect in length. At times I feel like I'm reading a novel, but getting so much more out of it." — C. Childs

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Practicing the Way of Jesus Practicing the Way of Jesus

"With a masterful blend of high-level inspiration and on-the-ground how-tos, Mark Scandrette invites the reader to live fully into the Kingdom of Love. Unlike many books that focus either on big-picture theory or on specific practices, "Practicing…" effectively portrays the end goal (following the ways of the Rabbi Jesus) and then also takes us through very specific steps along the way. Especially helpful are the continual reminders that transformation happens best within community, and the concrete suggestions for communities working together to develop formative practices.

Don't expect to read this book and then shelve it with your other favorites. It's a book that begs to be shared around, referred back to, and worn to tatters. It's a companion guide to an active pursuit of God's ways, and it will challenge you to do a lot more than simply read." — Lori Wilson

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Nearing Home Nearing Home
Life, Faith and Finishing Well
As I read this book the words "peace" and "simple" kept popping into my mind. Billy Graham is the master of keeping things simple, and of communicating the message of the gospel leading to peace in one's life like no one else I know. In this short book Graham honestly and simply addresses the aches and pains of aging, preparing for and how to handle finances, what to focus on (what will last beyond the grave), and what to spend your time on so that you will indeed finish well. He doesn't water down the difficulties of aging, but he is helpful in showing practically what to focus on so that you can finish your life well and leave a positive legacy for those you leave behind. — David P. Craig

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Ed's Story Ed's Story
Suffering is everywhere and it changes us, for better or worse. Ed's Story is our story.

Ten years ago doctors diagnosed pastor / author Ed Dobson with ALS(Lou Gehrig's Disease) and gave him 2-5 years to live, most of which he was told would be in a disabled state. Dobson's journey since then has been one of remembering that life isn't over until it's over and sincerely thanking God for every new morning. He spent most of his life preaching sermons, but this film series is not a series of sermons. These films are about Ed's journey and Ed's wrestles with issues suffering raises: worry, identity, forgiveness, gratitude, and healing. Emerging from it all is his discovery that there is always hope. In these "documentary" style films Ed's powerful insights and wisdom will encourage anyone facing difficulties in their own lives.

"It Ain't Over" is the first of the series – please watch this first episode and see why I think this series will have great potential for a large cross section of your church community – especially those who are experiencing struggle.

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Not a Fan - DVD Not a Fan – DVD
Twenty times in the New Testament, Jesus issued a compelling and challenging invitation to Follow Him. He's not interested in mere fans. He doesn't want enthusiastic admirers. He wants Completely Committed Followers. Based on the engaging book by Kyle Idleman – Not a Fan, this one-of-a-kind curriculum examines what it means to deny one's self and truly follow Jesus. This unconventional small group experience is a cinematic journey through a series of six mini-movies providing a unique perspective to help shape today's believer into a first century Christ-follower.

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Road to Missional The Road to Missional
This is a very important book for all churches to learn from. Missional is not simply a concept, a marketing technique, or a program on the church calendar. It is a way of life.

"Every week or two a new missional book arrives on my desk. By and large they are getting better and better, and this one is the best one yet. It's all here—divine origins, shifting evangelism, cross, resurrection, and holistic redemption—in accessible form. This is the first book to give someone who says 'What is missional?'" —Scot McKnight,

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Solo New Testament Message Solo New Testament Message
This book is a series of scripture based guided meditations with prayer/application suggestions included. There are 162. If you are looking to develop your relationship with God, this book will help you find time for silent reflection, scriptural mediation, and prayer. Of key importance and usefulness to busy people, this guide can be an essential help in developing a habit of silence, mindfulness, honest communication with God and allowing His Word to deeply penetrate and affect the soul. This is certainly one of the most accessible devotionals available.

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Message of Christmas The Message of Christmas
Eugene H. Peterson's immensely readable contemporary Scripture translation THE MESSAGE OF CHRISTMAS uses fresh, personal language to lead you to an intimate and life-impacting rendezvous with the one who is the very message of Christmas.

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Case for Christmas Case for Christmas
The agnostic neighbor, the unbelieving friend—you never know who may show up at church this Christmas. For just such seekers, Strobel uses his investigative abilities to dig for the truth in Scripture. Focusing on Luke 2, he has answers for those who ask: Was the incarnation a hoax—or the pivotal event of history?

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