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Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist
John Piper
Multnomah Books, 2003
Love the Lord Your God With All Your Heart and All Your Soul
~Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist~ is the book that started it all. Christian minister John Piper offers a profoundly controversial teaching of 'Christian Hedonism' popular in some evangelical circles, particularly amongst Reformed Protestants. The ...
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I Kissed Dating Goodbye
Joshua Harris
Multnomah Books, 2003
Good Common Sense Advice
This book contains good, Biblical advice on dating habits. Don't be fooled by the title, he is not against dating itself, but rather the methods of dating that the world lives by. The author also gives much time to teaching on Godly love; not just towards your future ...
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In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day: How to Survive and Thrive When Opportunity Roars
Mark Batterson
Multnomah Books, 2006
Changed My Life
The funny thing is, I could sit here for hours and still come up with more ways this book has changed (and is changing) my life. If you actually do what this book challenges you to do, face your fears, see problems as opportunities, etc. your life will become 100% less ...
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For Men Only: A Straightforward Guide to the Inner Lives of Women
Shaunti Feldhahn, Jeff Feldhahn
Multnomah Books, 2006
Perfect
This book almost perfectly describes my thoughts and feelings in my marriage. I've been married nine years and my husband still doesn't understand me. I'd really like for him to read this.
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For Women Only: What You Need to Know about the Inner Lives of Men
Shaunti Feldhahn
Multnomah Books, 2004
he should be reading the counterpart. it's not all on you, girl!
I agree with other reviewers that this may encourage women to be less assertive of their needs and more understanding when their husbands are doing things the don't understand/agree with.
This book did help me understand my man but he's still accountable for his ...
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Communicating for a Change: Seven Keys to Irresistible Communication
Andy Stanley, Lane Jones
Multnomah Books, 2006
Make a Point and Make it Stick!
Many thanks to Andy Stanley for sharing his process and insights with the rest of us. So many communicators could benefit from this book. I speak mostly to MOPS groups and this book is spot on for communicating in that venue. It's great for anyone who wants to see ...
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The Dream Giver
Bruce Wilkinson
Multnomah Books, 2003
The Dream Give is a must read
I loved this book so much that I have bought several copies to give away to family and friends. It can change your life!
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Wild Goose Chase: Reclaim the Adventure of Pursuing God
Mark Batterson
Multnomah Books, 2008
Consider Christianity Uncaged
What would Christianity look like if believers came out of their cages to passionately chase "The Wild Goose?" Do you ever feel like you are caged by responsibility, routine, assumptions, guilt, failure, or fear? God did not make you to be caged. He made you to be ...
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Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations
Alex Harris, Brett Harris
Multnomah Books, 2008
Great book for every teen
Like several reviewers wrote, I picked up this book for my 13 year old and first read it myself. It not only inspired me to do some "hard things", it helped me realize how I can challenge my kids to stretch beyond what they think their limitations may be . My ...
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Redeeming Love
Francine Rivers
Multnomah Books, 1997
BOOK CHANGED ME FOREVER!!!
I am not an avid reader but found out about this book through a friend that told me how it changed her life. I was skeptical but still very curious so I bought the book. I finished it in three days. WOW. All I can say is that for the first time in my life I began to ...
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His Princess: Love Letters from Your King (His Princess)
Sheri Rose Shepherd
Multnomah Books, 2004
It made our Retreat a Hit!
We chose this book as a foundation for our Women's Retreat. Not only was the theme a springboard for our speakers and breakout sessions, it added inspiration for the treats and decorations. We were pampered as Princesses and we found out how much our Daddy, The King ...
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Seven Practices of Effective Ministry
Andy Stanley, Lane Jones, ...
Multnomah Books, 2004
A book every minister should read
I have been amiss in not writing a review of this book. It is a great little book on effective ministry. His ideas of seeking the win are great. Everyone wants to be on the winning team, and churches need to define what a win is. Also, his stuff on reviewing ...
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The Ragamuffin Gospel: Good News for the Bedraggled, Beat-Up, and Burnt Out
Brennan Manning
Multnomah Books, 2005
An Excellent Read
Brennan Manning discusses the love of God in a very personal way. The key word here is "personal." He does not spend time analyzing the original terms or the background of passages referring to the love of God. Instead, he works to help the reader understand the love ...
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Visioneering: God's Blueprint for Developing and Maintaining Vision
Andy Stanley
Multnomah Books, 2005
A great read for future business and community leaders
I enjoy Andy's writing style and he has done a great job on Visioneering.
By adding a practical blueprint for creating your personal vision, Andy also lays out a path for creating a business vision. His views on lining up your business vision with your personal ...
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Boy Meets Girl: Say Hello to Courtship
Joshua Harris
Multnomah Books, 2005
Excellent!
I've read some mixed reviews on this book, so I was pleasantly surprised at how much I loved this book. It was clear cut, honest and based on the Word. This book was great. I am currently in a relationship "with a purpose"- and while we agreed on it's purpose from the ...
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