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During the course of his 60-year ministry, John Osteen combined an extraordinary love for people with a vision for ministry best described in his own words: "No limits". This volume not only includes content from John's sermon transcripts, but also a foreword and commentary written by his son, Joel. The principles of this "no limits" faith here come alive again for a new generation.

Here’s a practical guide of short prayer starters that will help you pray when difficult times come. From illness and relationship issues to struggles with self-worth and daily life stresses, dozens of topics are covered. Each section opens with a short devotional thought and applicable scripture. Great as a ministry resource or for your own personal library, Prayers for Difficult Times Men's Edition is a must-have tool if you desire a powerful prayer life.

Without a doubt, the quest to attain sexual purity is the number one battle Christian men face in the 21st century. The message of this timely book is that you need not settle for a fear-driven form of freedom when an abundant life of victory in Christ is yours for the taking. The secret to victorious living is to tap into God's great storehouse of mercy for one's own needs, and then act as a conduit for that power, directing it toward the lives of others.

Pornography is powerful. Our contemporary culture as been pornified, and it shapes our assumptions about identity, sexuality, the value of women and the nature of relationships. Countless Christian men struggle with the addictive power of porn. But common spiritual approaches of more prayer and accountability groups are often of limited help.

Perhaps the most powerful influence in the world is that of a dad on his child. Baseball gloves, dirty diapers, tiny little hands, first days of school, daddy-daughter dances, and learner's permits ... and so much more! There's no way you can be ready for it all, but this is when you need to get a bit of a head start. First Time Dad by Focus on the Family ministry veteran (and father of 6) John Fuller lets you in on the stuff you really need to know ... because in just a few months or weeks or days, your life is going to change.

Are you looking for a special gift to remind your dad how special he is? Dad Time: Savoring the God-Given Moments of Fatherhood by New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado is filled with timeless stories and inspirational quotes about fatherhood. Men will enjoy the heartfelt reminders of the memories they made with their children.

Jason Lozano is a true living miracle and has led an inconceivable life of remarkable achievements. He is known and admired by people all over the world for his passionate pursuit to see lives powerfully transformed by God. As a young man, Jason Lozano never imagined a life that didn’t involve drugs, violence, and chaos. His life was riotously spiraling deeper into darkness and destruction.

United for Victory is a call for men to unite and fight to know Jesus and live like Jesus. Prepare to be challenged and encouraged by 42 real men of God, including Tua Tagovailoa, Dave Ramsey, Craig Groeschel, and many more as they share personal stories and communicate timeless truths from God’s word.

You can't earn a degree, take postgraduate courses, be certified, or become a master tradesman, but being a dad is the most important job you will ever have. The multitude of suggestions and "should dos" being shouted at you from all corners can be overwhelming. You cannot do them all, but how do you choose which techniques and skills are the most important for raising happy, healthy children?

The Misunderstood Man is a timeless exploration of the male psyche by Walter Trobisch. This thought-provoking book addresses the struggles, defenses, and ultimate redemption of men in a world that often fails to understand them. Trobisch offers deep insights into the insecurities and fears that men face and provides a pathway toward healing and fulfillment through faith and self-acceptance. An essential read for men seeking to better understand themselves, as well as for those who wish to support them on their journey.

This story of one man's courageous battle against lust and pornography shows how a Christian (even a pastor) can be trapped in the darkness, feeling isolated and afraid to ask for help. Yet Hugh's story of heartbreak, humility, and trusting in Christ shows how God offers new life to everyone willing to seek it. When Hugh finally confessed his secret double life to his wife of 30 years, it almost destroyed her. Yet out of this terrible pain, the Lord brought forgiveness and healing.

There comes a time in every man’s journey with God where tips and techniques simply do not work. The Restored Man is a practical, life-changing path for every man to take for a deeper and healthier relationship with God and others. This process helps explore four key areas of restoration in a man’s life: know God as father, know yourself, live in brokenness, and walk with God. The results of this process are measurable. Stop trying to change a behavior, and let God buff out the rough edges of the heart. He’ll take care of the rest.

These are classic, telltale signs of imposter syndrome screaming for attention within your mind. These are tormenting thoughts that Gary Frey had while he was doing his first business turnaround at age 28. It continued well into his anything-but-typical career path, which included running multiple companies and coaching high-achieving CEOs. If you've had those thoughts, you're not alone. At least 70% of the population is estimated to deal with imposter syndrome.

Fed up with surface-level friendships that make you feel disconnected from the full human experience? Then it's time to get gritty! Life is busy, and as a man, you’ve been conditioned to keep yourself guarded, standing strong and keeping your thoughts and feelings inside you. There’s greatness in that strength, but do you ever feel like you’re missing out? You have no shortage of male friendships, but some of them feel like they rarely go beyond the surface, and there are too many old friends who have drifted away over the years.

Every Christian man should want to become more Godly, yet few will ever take on the challenge of developing spiritual disciplines necessary for survival. Why? Is it because we are lazy and indifferent or do we think too highly of ourselves? Perhaps our intent to change is pure but we do not know where to start or how to find help. All we feel is a disconnect from our faith and a constant struggle to overcome sin and resist temptation. How then do we fix our problems and achieve Godly character?

In A Call to Action, Ebenezer Alun calls young men to stop being passive and pursue godly character. In thirty chapters, he provides practical steps for pursuing godly manhood. Take action to become the man of God you must be—the man who our churches, schools, universities, workplaces, families, communities, and countries need you to be.

The doctrine I wish to teach you in this booklet is simply this: Godly men are worshiping men. They are devoted to public worship, family worship, and private worship. My desire is that you would benefit from the three chapters as well as the six appendices, wherein I have included two additional ways godly men worship, an example of family worship, tips for Bible teaching in family worship, recommended works on public, private, and family worship, as well as a long list of quotes on family worship from church history since the Reformation. Though this booklet is aimed primarily at men, my ...

For generations, other religions and cultures have put their children through a rite of passage to adulthood. Many people are aware of the Jewish practice of the Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, for example. The reality, however, is that many children today don't learn how to become adults on purpose; rather, they ride the wave of adolescence toward an unknown adult future. Moms, dads, and other perfectly placed adults have the unique opportunity to guide the teenagers in their life toward adulthood. This is not a privilege to be taken lightly, but neither is it an impossible task.

Adam is a former law enforcement officer and has faced the many of the challenges law enforcement officers face daily. In 2015, he devoted his life to delivering proven tools and resources for the mind and soul to first responders after serving in law enforcement.

Gary Chapman, The New York Times number one best-selling author of The Five Love Languages®, and Clarence Shuler met when Clarence was still a teen. Gary mentored Clarence and helped him make wise decisions during his tumultuous teen years. Together, they reveal the reasons why some teens thrive as adults while others struggle and what makes the difference.