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Life can become complex and challenging for all of us. If we are not consciously working towards expanding our thinking we will slide into a tiny life with few options. One of the best ways we can expand our view on life is by considering the thoughts of others. At times the thoughts of others will be proven wrong. At times the thoughts of others will prove themselves to be exceedingly insightful. Regardless of the conclusion we reach about another's view our lives become bigger simply by the act of considering them.Thoughts, ideas, concepts, and humor develop us into the person we are becoming. A world without keen or witty thoughts is drab and empty. This book is designed to take you through each day of the year with a new thought to consider. Some of these thoughts you will love and others you will disagree with. However, as you read through this book you will discover new ideas to consider each day.
Prayer doesn't really work. It's true. Of course most good Christians would never publicly admit that prayer is ineffective. The reality is, however, that our lifestyles do reveal what we truly believe about prayer - IT DOESN'T WORK. For most of us in God's family prayer has become more of a social event than a meaningful lifestyle precisely because our prayers don't work in any meaningful way. Sure Christians still talk a lot about prayer, bow our heads when someone prays, and even teach our children to pray before bed. Yet, sadly, for most of us headed to heaven when we die genuine life transforming prayer simply isn't part of our lifestyle. In this book we will discover that most of us fail to pray because prayer itself doesn't really work.
We have all had opportunity to sit under biblical teachers who inspired us. We have all had the misfortune of sitting under biblical teachers who made their subject matter appear dull and pointless. After sitting under several of both types of teachers Dr. Zemanek has put this book together. It is Dr. Zemanek's contention that there are four basic principles that every great teacher has developed as part of their lives. What Makes A Great Bible Teacher is deliberately designed to be a quick read. The goal of the book is to help each teacher, then professional and the periodic, to focus on what makes a genuinely great teacher. What Makes A Great Bible Teacher is a wonderful little book designed to help you take advantage of the four basic principles required to be a great teacher.
In this book we will examine some key scriptures on the subject of a womanÕs role in leadership ministry. My focus will not be on current church practice or sociological developments which have affected peopleÕs views on the subject. Scripture will be examined as we answer the question, ÒHave we believed a lie?Ó
This book/study guide is designed to help you draw from the pages of Scripture answers to the questions about the final book in the Bible. In a society which is sinking deeper into fear of the future it is invaluable to know Jesus is in control of future events. This book/study guide allows people to discover for themselves who Jesus is and what the value he brings to the lives of each person who chooses to follow him wholeheartedly. Revelation Unveiled is a tool that allows you do make these discoveries. Revelation Unveiled is the product of a weekly discussion group which Dr. Zemanek led in a public gathering place called "The Mezzanine" in Des Peres, MO. Each week participates, working off the same information found in the pages of this book, discovered together what the book of Revelation said on this topic. This book/study guide works well for individuals or small gatherings and is divided into twenty-two lessons (one lesson for each of the twenty-two chapters of Revelation).
In this short book Dr. Stephen Zemanek offers a simple examination of the biblical text itself regarding spiritual gifts. Within these pages the reader will not find a specific denominational position. Nor does Dr. Zemanek try to push a personal agenda. This is simply a short book providing a basic platform for discussions on spiritual gifts in the 21st century. Whether or not you believe spiritual gifts are still in operation we can agree that the 1st century church saw them in operation. This book is written in three sections: - What the Bible teaches about the spiritual gifts coming to an end following first century (this will be the shortest section). - What the Bible teaches about the operation of spiritual gifts within the church. - The distinction between corporate spiritual gifts and personal baptism. Regardless of your personal opinion on spiritual gifts in the 21st century you will enjoy this examination by Dr. Stephen Zemanek.
We have all asked ourselves the questions, "What am I doing here?" and "Where am I going?" and "What point is there to life?" The book of Ecclesiastes takes up these questions in an extremely honest and frank way. Unfortunately, the book of Ecclesiastes is one that is often neglected by readers of the Bible because they find it to be, in their opinion, overly pessimistic. This book helps us understand the pessimism which those who don't have a relationship with Christ may live. It will help us understand the fear and frustration of people and the foolish extents to which they go in an attempt to deal with these feelings. We will also discuss the value of having a relationship with God in this life and in the life to come.
Ministry is a noble vocation. Yet the statistics concerning ministers are startling! 45% of pastors' wives say the greatest danger to them and their family is physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual burnout. 70% don't have any close friends. 75% report severe stress causing anguish, worry, bewilderment, anger, depression, fear, and alienation. 80% believe that pastoral ministry affects their families negatively. 1,500 pastors leave their ministries each month due to burnout, conflict, or moral failure. Minister's Survival Guide provides ministers with the keys to rediscovering joy, peace, and purpose through the vocation of ministry.
These are stories I use when teaching at various Mission Bible Training Centers (MBTC) around the country. These centers are dedicated to assisting men and women exchange lives of addiction for the true life of joy, peace, and purpose that comes through Jesus Himself. If you, or someone you love, is ready to leave addiction behind check them out at missionteens.com. This book is dedicated to those who have given their lives to assist others in finding freedom through MBTC. You can be so much more than you've come to believe. As you enjoy those short stories you will have the chance to envision yourself as the person Jesus created you to become. The truths buried within these short examples can become part of your character. As they do you will discover yourself experiencing a lifestyle of joy, peace, and purpose.
Life is an uncharted journey for each of us. Regardless of how much we plan, how hard we strategize, and how strenuously we save, life will always be a series of unplanned events. These unexpected experiences make up our lives. Learning to navigate through the uncharted territories of life allows us to leave bitterness, emptiness, and hopelessness behind. It also allows us to live each moment of life's ups and downs fully. It is my hope that as you read this collection of short thoughts on life's uncharted journey you will discover the joy, peace, and purpose for which you were created. We only have one life before we each pass into life after death. Wasting it would be a tragedy of the greatest order.