Bøker av Dr. Lynn Anderson

How Can Your Church Manage Cultural Change Without Compromising Eternal Truths? Many churches are currently grappling with this question, and this important book by Lynn Anderson is full of answers. The winds of change are blowing, and they will not be ignored. Churches that learn how to successfully manage the changes these winds bring will sail smoothly into the 21st century. Congregations that close their eyes to the reality of change will be swept off course or into extinction. In this book, Anderson--a well-known author, minister and leader--presents a wealth of practical, effective strategies for managing change in the church. He is the creative force behind the annual "Church That Connects" seminar that has helped hundreds of church leaders manage positive change in their congregations; and now he gives these vital strategies directly to you.

Max Lucado says of this book: "e;Lynn Anderson has some words for your heart. He will do more than help you deal with people -- he will help you love people. His model? The source of love Himself: Jesus of Nazareth."e; For Jesus, people are number one. For authentic followers of Jesus, people become top priority as well. Based on Jesus' "e;creative encounters"e; with the people he met throughout the Gospel of John, this powerful book will teach you how to treat each individual you meet with the creativity and love exhibited by the Master. Walk through the days of Jesus' life and witness heaven reaching down to humanity, Immanuel among the earthlings, the Christ amidst the commoners; Jesus touch people.

In Longing for a Homeland, Lynn Anderson traces the wanderings and homesickness of the human race and the irresistible urge to find a place called "e;home."e;Home. It is the place we all long to be, yet in today's fragmented society, the concept of home is elusive for many people. It is the story of a journey toward fulfillmenta search to fill the God-shaped hole insidethat ends only when we discover that home is not a building, a geographical location, or a peopleit is the love, security, and rest that can only be found in the presence of God. Join Anderson on the journey of a lifetimea journey to the very heart of Godand experience the peace and joy that can found there. Come homeyour life will never be the same.

For anyone who experiences a lapse of faithhere are the answers you seek.Faith is the most fundamentally important aspect of following Christ. Yet there are times in every believer's life when the inevitable question arises in the heart and works its way to the soul: If I really believe, why do I have these doubts? The question may have been planted by tragedy or trial. It may have been ignited by rejection or heartbreak. It may even be as simple as an intellectual burr that can't be shaken. If you or someone you know is asking this question, this book will bring help and hope to every heart in search of a deeper faith.

Tune your ear to the shepherd's song, and let its powerful melody bring you back into harmony with God. Your life is going wellyou are winning the battles of faith and enjoying your relationships with people and with God. Suddenly, you stumble. Things go wrongyou lose your job; your marriage crumbles; or a loved one dies. Through prayer and perseverance, you recover and regain your strength; but disaster strikes againunexpected temptation shakes your faithand you find yourself searching for answers. Suddenly, you hear a friendly, calm voice singing a song of strength and renewal. A handsome man from the past appears; he extends a hand of hope and lifts you to your feet. He introduces himself as David, the shepherd. He begins to sing a beautiful songthe song of his life, his struggles and victoriesand the melody of his life amazingly resembles your own. Accept his invitation and discover how the most thrilling and adventurous life in Scripture holds valuable meaning for your own life of faith. Anderson's extensive research and travels throughout the Holy Lands eminently qualify him to lead you on this journey of faith. At times, you will visualize David's adventures so clearly you will feel as though you are there. Other times, your view of the shepherd turned king will be eclipsed by the reflection of yourself. But at all times, you will hear the songthe shepherd's songand it will give hope and meaning to your own life's song.