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MY BEGGAR'S PURSE: AND OTHER SPIRITUAL THOUGHTS
Third in the Wisdom for Life series
Linda Brumley
Linda was served “beggar’s purses” in a dim sum restaurant, and she made an apt analogy: Just as tasty morsels were placed in the wonton wrap in this appetizer, so God places in our beggar’s purses whatever we need for life and godliness. We must simply come to him with humility, admitting our spiritual poverty and need for his grace.

A woman who “laughs at the days to come,” Linda is known for her deep and insightful faith. She shares personal confession in every chapter, enabling a connection with the reader that is borne of common aspirations and familiar shortcomings.

Telling about the loss of both breasts to cancer, her husband’s health challenges, her mother’s Alzheimer’s disease, and the day-to-day happenings of life, Linda takes us on her journey for faith.

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About My Beggar's Purse, Elizabeth Thompson, coauthor of The Tender Years, says: "Intellegent, articulate, witty, forthright, humble, insightful...great personal stories...refreshing and helpful."

The other two books in the "Wisdom for Life" series are God's Pitcher by Gloria Baird and My Bucket of Sand by Sheila Jones.

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CARTWHEELS IN THE RAIN
Finding Faith in the Wake of the Unthinkable
Joe Dubowski

On February 14, 2008, while Joe and Laurel Dubowski were exchanging Valentine’s gifts, a tragedy was unfolding on the campus of Northern Illinois University. A gunman had targeted students in a classroom, and their daughter, Gayle, was one of six who died that day.

In this brave and hopeful book, Joe takes us along on a journey he would never have chosen to travel. He recounts the details as they moved toward an understanding that was unthinkable and gut-wrenching. With great candor he gives us a glimpse into his thoughts and responses and approaches to healing over a two-year period.

Introducing us to twenty-year-old Gayle, he celebrates her life and her faith. Gayle loved the rain. In fact, she loved it so much she would run outside and do cartwheels in the downpour. Thus we come to see Gayle’s approach to life, and her exuberance calls us higher.

A book for all who have experienced loss and for all who comfort them, Cartwheels in the Rain is more than a recounting of the all-too-familiar happening of a school shooting. It is an affirmation that whatever we are called to face in this life, God is always there to hold us, to carry us, to see us through. Click here to read more and order.

OTHER BOOKS TO COME SOON

The Kingdom of God--Volume One: The Future Breaks In by Tom Jones and Steve Brown

Unos a otros (One Another in Spanish) by Tom Jones and Steve Brown

WRESTLING WITH AN ANGEL
Fighting for Faith in Times of Struggle
Dana Hawkins

Dana Hawkins knows what it means to struggle with difficult circumstances: a challenging childhood, an eating disorder, clinical depression, suicidal thoughts, debilitating physical pain, financial struggles, court battles to adopt a needy child—to name a few.

Describing the heavy state of her mind while in depression, she speaks of the hopelessness, the anger, the very real feeling that she is seeing life through a film, that she is somehow separate and removed from those around her.

But in her honesty, she also reaches out for and holds on to faith:

“I don’t ever give myself a back door. There is no alternate escape route. I made up my mind long ago that being a Christian was a lifelong decision. That clinches the deal no matter what lies ahead. That’s not to say I’ve never felt like quitting. I certainly have been tempted when things have been incredibly difficult. But because that option has already been ruled out, the only choice I’m left with is making it through to the other side.”

She longs for heaven in a way that will make you feel she has already been there, and is eager to return:

“Being at home with the Lord is something I long for with everything in me. I allow it to be very real to me. I try and capture it as much as my five senses will allow.”

Dana’s story speaks to all of us because we all wrestle with pain, loss and hurt. No exceptions. If we are human, we will have challenges. If we are faithful, we will make it through to the dawn of God’s blessings—in this life and the life to come.

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SECURE IN HEART--SECOND EDITION
Overcoming Insecurity in a Woman's Life
Robin Weidner
In these pages, Robin Weidner walks gently, yet boldly into the heart of a woman. She helps answer the questions that lie hidden beneath every woman’s story, regardless of age, culture or spiritual background:

Am I enough? Who can I count on? Will I be rescued? Will I be successful? Who will protect me? What will others think of me? Will I be alone? Will I find unfailing love?

For each of these questions, Robin shows how to identify Satan’s false securities and then how to overcome them by applying God’s word. Through stories from her life and the lives of others, she brings to light this often hidden struggle and helps women find the security that is God’s gift to his daughters.

This new edition includes not only the original in-depth study guide and guidelines for book groups, but it also offers (1) two new chapters reflecting on much that has happened in Robin's ministry since the release of the first edition, and (2) a scripture index that lists all scriptures used in the book and the page number where each is found.

Since the launch of the Secure in Heart ministry, Robin Weidner has spoken to women's groups across the US and abroad. Owner of a thriving copywriting business, Robin also serves beside her husband, Dave, to help others restore purity after sexual impurity. Read more at www.secureinheart.com.

To read more and order the book: click here>> Available on KINDLE.

LEARNING TO LIVE AS ONE
A Workbook for Engaged Couples
Randall Alexander
Preparation for marriage is vitally important. Two different people come together from two different backgrounds, and they are a man and a woman--there is a lot of difference right there.

This 88-page workbook is set up to facilitate communication and understanding about various areas of life together. It will help couples deal with the challenges that marriage brings to all:

Resolving conflict, forgiving each other, making mutually satisfying decisions, blending finances, understanding each other's needs, being aware of background influences, learning to have a satisfying sexual relationship, approaching all with a humble and giving spirit.

If a couple asks someone to mentor them through a premarital counseling arrangement, they can use this material and have the added bonus of bringing someone else into their relationship. This person can help them work through any issues that come up as they begin to share their lives with each other.

NOTE: Each person should have their own copy of the notebook because they will do separate assignments to then share with each other. To order, click here>>

Randall also has a 35-page Mentor's Guide that is available for download on the DPI Web site for $4.00. Click here>>

MY BUCKET OF SAND
And Other Spiritual Thoughts
Sheila Jones
Psalm 139 describes the thoughts of God as being more numerous than the grains of sand--vast, uncountable, unfathomable. Sheila Jones celebrates the fact that God graciously shares some of his thoughts with us, and allows us to encourage others with them. In this book, Sheila shares the sand God has put in her bucket.

The second volume of the "Wisdom for Life" women's devotional series, My Bucket of Sand features short chapters in which Sheila passes on truths she has learned and has told to many throughout the years.

With the gifts of clarity, insight and visualization, Sheila shares her heart and her faith in My Bucket of Sand.

“It is inspiring to see again how God teaches us great lessons in small, everyday experiences. Sheila uses her God-given talents to share her life-lessons that in turn can move our hearts and strengthen our lives.” --Gloria Baird, author of God’s Pitcher

To read the introductory chapter or to order, click here>> Check out Sheila's My Bucket of Sand blog.

THE TENDER YEARS
Parenting Preschoolers
Geri Laing and Elizabeth Laing Thompson
Geri and daughter, Elizabeth, have collaborated on a new book for moms of preschoolers that not only instructs and guides; it also encourages, inspires and connects.

It contains thirty short chapters focused on various aspects of the daily life of moms, with its joys, fears, hopes, challenges and everything in between. Interspersed with poignant poems that express and relate to the hearts of moms, this book will bring smiles, sighs, "aha's," and even much-appreciated belly laughs.

Guaranteed not to overwhelm with “to do’s” and “not to do’s,” The Tender Years is a gift of refreshment to sometimes harried, sometimes harassed and oftentimes happy moms. click here to order>>

The book consists of 30 short chapters, and includes numerous poems written by Elizabeth. Here are two poems from the book.

“What an amazing book! I want every mom of preschoolers to read this. It is phenomenal. I cried and laughed...and realize Christian moms need this teaching so much; this has been a neglected area."
--Jeanie Shaw, Boston

Read comments by other readers. See sample chapters in the adjoining right column.

OPEN MY EYES LORD
Seeing the Spiritual World Around Us
Erica Kim
Through the pages of Open My Eyes, Lord, your eyes of your heart will be opened to the true realities in life. To believe in the power of prayer. To “see” the battle waged for your soul. To become aware of the activity of both angels and demons. And to renew your faith in our invisible but ever-present heavenly Father.

Erica Kim writes to help women realize there is a spiritual world that is more real than this physical world we live in. She inspires us to see that world and to respond to our Father in faith and surity. See the contents page>>

"Erica has masterfully interwoven her own and others’ life experiences with examples from God’s men like Jacob and Elisha to help us practically see the spiritual world around us. This book will help us to be more alert to and better prepared for the battle that rages around us—the battle that ends in ultimate victory with God!"
--Gloria Baird, Los Angeles

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DISCOVER JOY
Well Being, God's Way
Dr. Joy Bodzioch

Christian psychologist Joy Bodzioch has written a new book on finding mental well-being by applying the Beatitudes to your life. She believes that following Jesus' plan for living our lives will help us find not only meaning, but joy as well.

Sharing from her life, her experience as a professional counselor and as a Bible student, Dr. Joy gives an insightful path to finding biblical help for insecurity, depression, negative thinking and other challenges we face in our Christian walk.

Read "contents" and "Introduction"--click here>>
Read interview with Dr. Joy. See her discuss the book on YouTube.

Hear Dr. Joy's interview with Lesley Hurst on Vocal Point (WAFG).

“Joy brings biblical scholarship and her experience as a psychologist together to encourage robust Kingdom-thinking. This book will enrich both men and women.”
--Tom Jones, Teacher, Greater Nashville Church, author of Mind Change and numerous other books

WHAT IS THE KINGDOM?
DPI is offering six resources that present a fresh study of the meaning of the “kingdom of God.” In these
resources you will be learning from Christians during the first 300 years of Christianity, from Restoration leaders such as David Lipscomb, and from modern day men who are applying “kingdom theology” to everyday life.

Your investment in these books (and CD sets) will be greatly rewarded as you are refreshed and refocused by the biblical concept of the kingdom of God and the leavening power that it brings to the lives of its citizens.

ALL THE WAY TO KINGDOM COME (DPI), AUDIO CD-SET--Tom Jones, Steve Brown,
Frank Williams
MERE DISCIPLESHIP (BRAZOS PRESS)--Lee Camp
KINGDOM COME (LEAFWOOD PRESS)--John Mark Hicks, Bobby Valentine
THE KINGDOM THAT TURNED THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN--David Bercot
WILL THE REAL HERETICS PLEASE STAND UP--David Bercot
THY KINGCOM COME--Douglas Jacoby

ONE ANOTHER

Transformational Relationships in the Body of Christ
Tom Jones and Steve Brown, the two teachers in the Greater Nashville Church, have collaborated to give us a fresh, biblical look at relationships—a topic of utmost importance in churches focused on making disciples and fostering continual spiritual growth. The authors show that God’s plan is for us to be instruments in each other’s lives to bring about the transformation he desires.

Great for individual, small group and whole ministry use. Includes application questions at the end of each of the chapters.

Contents>> Sample chapter>> Read more>>

RAISING AWESOME KIDS--RELOADED
Sam and Geri Laing

Since the first edition of Raising Awesome Kids, much has happened in our world. For example, the Internet has become accessible to everyone. Facebook, MySpace, cell phones, video games have all come gangbusters on the scene. Jesus is to be Lord of all areas, and the Laings help us know how to communicate and model this understanding to our kids.

The original book helped a whole generation of Christian parents raise their kids. It is our prayer that this new and updated version will do the same for the moms and dads of the new millennium. To see the contents page, click here. To order the book, click here.