When you go to the theater for a play or musical performance, they always have an Intermission. It is usually past the halfway point of the event, scheduled at a time when they anticipate the audience needs a break. It is a time to wander around the foyer, stretch your legs, or just initiate a short conversation with other theater goers. If the concert is held at a really nice Performance Hall, they might even provide a glass of champagne for those who need some help getting through the evening. When the lights blink, everyone knows to return to their seat for the remainder of the show. I always anticipate that the final part will be shorter and conclude with a big finale. In fact, most of the time, the reason you go to the theater is to experience what occurs after the Intermission. I wrote these stories to recap for you what has occurred prior to the Intermission of my life. You are invited to read them and then join with me for the Second Act leading up to the Grande Finale. "Intermission" is the life of a man who has dealt with obstacles his entire life, but has learned to experience the power and provisons of walking in faith. You will be encouraged, inspired, and motivated by this life that has touched the lives of many others for numerous years.

Intermission

Biographies & Memoirs

Austin, Terry

Leaders & Notable People

Austin Brothers Publishers

"Hallelujah and Amen!" is a collection of heart-warming sermons that will inspire and cheer you on your daily journey of faith. These messages, delivered by the Reverend Doctor Cecil Marsh over his many years of ministry, combine his insightful Biblical teaching, meaningful stories and anecdotes, and a touching sense of humor to provide a message of hope in God's great love. In his memory, Cecil's family has taken some of their favorites of his many "good words", which he compiled, and put them into this wonderful edition. They hope you will appreciate and find meaning in these words as have they and so many others. With a unique communication style, Cecil Marsh brings the Scripture to life in a way that makes it very relevant. It is a message that is very encouraging to those who are seeking spiritual guidance and growth. Each of the messages in this book will lift your spirits and give you a sense of renewed strength for the day.

Hallelujah and Amen

Religion & Spirituality

Marsh, Cecil E.

Christian Books & Bibles

What do you want out of life? Money? Fame? Influence? Power? Happiness? Contentment? If you haven't already, you will soon discover that all of these accomplishments fall short of the best thing you can get out of life - God's blessings. One of the greatest expressions of God's grace is that He has outlined for us how to experience His blessings. As Moses prepared to enter the Promised Land, God laid out the path to blessing and indicated the markers along the path. If we will follow those markers we will discover "The Ultimate Formula." "O = B" stands for "Obedience equals Blessing." Fourteen markers along the way keep us moving toward the goal of blessing. Living in obedience to these markers will take us where God wants us to be. "O=B: The Ultimate Formula" is much more than a description of the journey. It is a unique workbook that will actually take us on the journey. Each of the fourteen markers of obedience are described and then you are encouraged to participate in a concrete activity to help you experience the reality of the journey. This book is designed to change your life if you are willing to take the trip.

O=b: The Ultimate Formula

Abraham, J. Caleb

When it comes to leadership we are frequently searching for a gimmick or a new method that will allows us to rise to the top and take on the world. Gimmicks and unique methods come and go all the time, some might even prove to be effective for a short period of time. However, the real key to successful leadership is to develop the method that has proven to work for centuries. It is the same approach used by leaders in the Old Testament, the early church, and most especially by Jesus Himself. This type of leadership is what "The Power of Being a Servant: Church Leadership that Works" is all about. Author Wesley Shotwell not only provides a clear description of this type of leadership, but also offers practical guidance on how to make this your leadership style. This is the type of leadership that will allow the church to move beyond the autocratic approach that is very common today. Being a leader is not a matter of following a mathematical formula. It is not like a recipe one can put together and be guaranteed a certain result. There are, however, certain characteristics and common elements that make for successful leadership. Some of the qualities of leadership can be learned by reading books and taking classes. Mostly it is learned by experience and practice. Leadership can be learned. Leadership for the local church is a particular concern. How many stories have you heard of pastors or staff that were fired, or of churches that have split around issues of leadership? Furthermore, we all know situations where we would like to start a new Bible study class or a new ministry but there are just not enough leaders. So leadership in the local church is not only about pastoral leadership, but also about effective leadership among the laity. Leadership cannot be done alone. It is always in the context of relationships. Whether you are leading a nation, an army, a church, a Bible study class, a work group, or a family there are certain characteristics that identify effective leadership. We can identify those characteristics by studying biblical examples and by studying modern leadership theory. Most of all we learn through experience. Using biblical examples and scripture passages, "The Power of Being a Servant: Church Leadership that Works" reveals how servant leadership is an approach that works best in every situation. This book will teach you - • The qualities of a servant leader • How to choose the best style of leadership for a specific situation • The elements that create trust • Tools for empowering others • The role of vision in leadership • How to lead through change • Skills for working through conflict • How to develop a leadership lifestyle If your desire is to learn to be a good church leader, "The Power of a Servant: Church Leadership that Works" will help you accomplish that goal. The author is an experienced pastor who has lived out the truths he descibes in this book.

The Power of Being a Servant: Church Leadership That Works

Shotwell, Wesley

A Few Good Golf Stories" is a great collection of anecdotes by a man who was there - Joe Black. Joe played on the PGA Tour as a young man and then had a very distinguished golf career that included... Chairman of the PGA Rules Committee from 1969-1976. Chairman of the PGA Championship in 1979 and 1980 Chairman of the PGA Senior Championship in1983 Captain of the PGA Cup Team in 1981-1983-1984 Chairman of the Ryder Cup Matches in 1983 Joe is also a member of... Texas Golf Hall of Fame Hardin Simmons University Sports Hall of Fame PGA of America Hall of Fame In his book, Joe describes his experiences with some of the greats of golf - Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Ben Crenshaw, Sam Sneed, and many others. He also describes how the PGA has changed and adapted to become the organization that it is today. If you are a golfer, enjoy watching golf, or a reader of good stories, you will want to purchase, "A Few Good Golf Stories."

A Few Good Golf Stories

Sports & Outdoors

Black, Joe

Golf

Many young people have hesitated giving their life completely to Christ for fear that He might send them to Africa. "Home Is Where God Calls Us" is the story of one young woman, Lodema Short, who went gladly and discovered her real home. Serving the Lord among the Congolese people from 1947 - 1981, she and other missionaries with the Africa Inter-Mennonite Mission built a ministry that has impacted numerous lives in every generation since. This book is not only an adventure story of mission work in the deepest parts of Africa, author Dwight Short also outlines how the church today, a legacy of these early missionaries, is continuing to make a difference in modern day Congo. He also describes how the principles and practices of these early missionaries can provide guidance in solving current problems. Even if you are not a candidate for a lifetime of missionary service in Africa, this book will provide many ways you can still be involved. Serving Christ in Africa might prove to be a place you can call home.

Home Is Where God Calls Us

Short, Dwight K.

Dwight L. Short

God owns it all! But you have been called to be HIS portfolio manager! In the complex world of finance that we experience today, Christian Financial Adviser and author, Dwight Short, CIMA, explains how investors, advisers, and clergy can respond to this challenge. In Kingdom Gains, you will find both practical and theological points to help you bridge the gap between the gains in your portfolio and spiritual growth as well. Does God really care how we make money? If it matters to God, should it matter to you? Most believers have not wrestled with this question and the author of Kingdom Gains confesses to not having dealt with it for a long time either. You will find a guilt free challenge to examine your investing habits and take it to the Lord in prayer!

Kingdom Gains: What Every Christian Should Know Before Investing

Business & Money

Short, Dwight L

Investing

If you are looking for a book that explains all the intricacies of investing this is not the book for you. However, if your need is for better understanding of the investment process then you have found the right tool. "Real World Investing" provides practical information and important insight into how the investment world works. Whether you go on to manage a pension fund, your family's money, your own 401(k) account at work, or just want to know what's happening inside a mutual fund you happen to own, this book will help you make sense of it. "Real World Investing" will teach you...  How to create an investment strategy based on your personal financial goals What you need to know about risk Ways to build a healthy portfolio How to prepare for the most common investment reason - retirement  Perhaps most importantly, you will come to realize that money itself is not a goal. It is not the prize you should seek. To some it is a gift, and to all it is a tool. "Real World Investing" will help you be the best steward of the money that you have. Gary Silverman is the founder and lead adviser at Personal Money Planning, a fee-only financial planning firm. Gary's clients are what he calls normal folks. As a Certified Financial Planner(R), he manages their investments and guides them through the financial ups and downs of life. When asked how he got started in this field (his background being nuclear power and submarines), he'll tell you about a professional who helped him lose half of his money in a bull market. He figured he could do at least as good and maybe learn something in the process. Gary makes his home in Wichita Falls, Texas with wife, Joanne, and their bouncy dog, Melvin.

Real World Investing: A Sensible Approach from the Guy Without the Tie

Gary Silverman

This book is an invitation to an adventure. Unless you have the perfect church, change is necessary. In fact, change is an inevitable part of church life. Your church will change. However, you have the opportunity to guide that change in the direction it needs to go. Tim Randolph has provided a roadmap that has the power to change you, your church, your community, and even the world. The church has the potential to be the most powerful and influential organism on the planet and you have the opportunity to lead the change that can make this possible. This book is helpful if read by a church leader, but it is especially valuable if it is used by an entire group of leaders from a local church. Discussion questions will lead to new insights and ideas for the possibility of your church. Tim Randolph has spent his entire life working with churches in a variety of capacities. He has been a pastor, missionary, and church planter. He currently works as the Director for an Association of Baptist Churches. His passion for the local church has led him to an understanding of how healthy churches work and how unhealthy churches can be renewed. Tim and his wife Cindy live in Waco, Texas where he is involved in numerous outdoor activities.

So, You Want to Change Your Church

Randolph, Tim

The only reason to yell is if the house is on fire! A simple statement but a powerful truth for any parent who seeks the best for his/her children. Don Emmitte has discovered that life is filled with times for both happiness and sorrow when it comes to raising children. The key is to learn to appreciate both. This book will help you... • Experience grace rather than guilt • Understand parenting as a joy rather than a nightmare • Overcome the mistakes your parents made • Pass on a blessing to your children • Help your children develop honor The goal of parenthood is to see children develop into positive, affirmative Christians. We want to hear words like confident, positive, well-liked, strong, competent, and bright used to describe our children. As Don invites you to observe his journey with his sons, you will discover a new joy that can only be experienced by successful parents. "Throughout the book I hope you will see the pilgrimage of our lives as an illustration of one way of developing these characteristics in your family. I do not believe that the means is important at all. It is the resulting knowledge and application that are essentials. God teaches all of us in different ways." Don Emmitte is the Founder and Executive Director of Grace Restoration Ministries (www.gracerestoration.org) located near Nashville, Tennessee. He has been involved in Christian ministry for nearly forty years, including specific roles with college students, prisons, and at-risk-children. Don has also served in vocational ministry for over twenty years as a Senior/Lead Pastor of multiple churches in Texas and Tennessee. His focus has always included an emphasis on ministry to families, most recently through counseling and life coaching by way of GRM. Don continues to write Morning Devotionals, a daily inspirational thought distributed by email subscription to over 3,000 readers across the United States.

A Time to Laugh, a Time to Cry

Parenting & Relationships

Emmitte, Don

Family Relationships

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