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If you have been in church for a while, are just starting out, or left church attendance, this book will help clear up some questions and misconceptions about God. It will also provide information that will give you a clearer understanding of who God is and what He desires for us. Like me, once you finish this book, you will come away with a better view of God and his love for all of us. (Jim Gordon, from the Foreword)Does God love me?What does it mean to be forgiven?Why did God kill so many people?How should I treat sinners?Is my sweet Grandmother who never accepted Jesus, in hell?If you are ready to find the answer to these questions that move beyond the typical church responses, this book is for you. The thesis of "A Brief History of God" is that God wants to have a relationship with humans. Everything He has done since creation is an attempt to maintain that relationship. In order for this to work, the key attributes of love and forgiveness are essential. Don't be fooled by the title of a "brief history." Although there is no pretense that the book is detailed study of God's history, which would have to include everything that has ever happened, the book does provide a comprehensive understanding of what God is doing in His creation.You will discover God's desire...- Expressed through Revelation- Enlightened by Tradition- Explained in Jesus- Eternal by TransformationAlong the way, you will learn a better way to understand why Jesus said the things He said, why He did the things He did, and, most importantly, why He died on a cross. It will all make sense and it's not that difficult.If you're questioning what you have been taught about the Christian faith, this book is for you. However, don't be afraid you will be led into some strange doctrine. "A Brief History of God" is true to the Bible and especially the words of Jesus, as well as consistent with the understandings of the first believers in the early centuries.

Broken Vessels is Dr. Mark Denison's latest book on recovery from sexual brokenness. This is unique because a pastor writes this book for pastors. Bringing his unique perspective as a senior pastor of 31 years, along with his personal story of sexual brokenness and recovery, Denison addresses difficult subjects that most would never touch. This book answers several difficult questions. "Can a man love God and porn at the same time?" "Why do 37% of pastors struggle with pornography?" "What makes pastors susceptible to sexual brokenness?" "What are the three basic causes of sexual addiction?" "What are the four keys to recovery?" "Once a pastor has fallen, can he pastor again?"Denison tackles some tough theological issues tied to sexual brokenness as he drills down into the deeper issues behind "the issue." But this book is not just for pastors. It is a must-read for all church leaders. Given that three out of eight men on staff at your church have this problem, your church needs to have a ready response when the crisis hits.Only 7% of churches have an answer to this pandemic. If your church is among the other 93%, this book serves as a roadmap to navigate the choppy waters you will inevitably face. Denison offers a step-by-step approach to addressing the issues of addiction and pornography. There is an added benefit to this in-depth look at one of the church's greatest challenges of this generation. Seventeen brave pastors from all over the world have been courageous enough to tell their personal stories of addiction and recovery. You will be moved and inspired as you read their stories of pain, abandonment, trauma, addiction, and restoration. Broken Vessels is unlike any book written on the subject of porn and sexual addiction. It will be an enormous addition to your library and the ministry of the church. If you are a church leader, you need this book. If you are a pastor, you must have this book!Dr. Mark Denison, along with his wife Beth, is the founder of There's Still Hope, a recovery ministry for those who have fallen to sexual brokenness. Mark leads men through his acclaimed 90- Day Recovery course and leads seven weekly recovery groups, including one that is held specifically for pastors. Mark and Beth also lead several recovery groups for couples. Mark serves as a Recovery Specialist for C3 Global Net-work, which offers resources to hundreds of churches. Addition-ally, Mark is a frequent speaker for Iron Sharpens Iron, Come to the Table, Castimonia, and other national conferences. Mark is the founding pastor of Recovery Church, with campuses in Flor-ida, Texas, and online. For over 30 years, Dr. Denison served as a senior pastor to three churches in Texas. His education includes a D.Min. (South-western Baptist Theological Seminary), M.Div. (SWBTS), MAHS (Liberty University), and B.A. (Houston Baptist University). Mark is also a trained PSAP (Pastoral Sex Addiction Professional), and has been trained by Celebrate Recovery. Married since 1983, Mark and Beth live in Bradenton, Florida near their son, and are proud parents to an adorable Shih-Tzu.

Achieving the goal of sexual sobriety is just the beginning of a lifelong journey. The key to true success is to maintain sobriety. In his groundbreaking book, "Life Recovery Plan," Mark Denison has helped thousands of men find success. This book, "52 Exercises to Keep Your Recovery on Track," is a supplemental resource to promote long-term success.These weekly exercises reinforce the lessons learned as well as plow new ground for dealing with sexual addiction. The covered areas include...- Boundaries- Structure- Gratitude- Spiritual Connection- Secrets- Mousetrapsand many other important issues. The goal is to provide a means that brings hope and freedom to men who have been beaten down and had their lives destroyed. Mark Denison is the co-founder of "There's Still Hope," a recovery ministry for those who suffer from sexual addiction, and their spouses. Mark was a senior pastor for 31 years, a university Board chairman, and chaplain to the Houston Rockets basketball team. Along with his wife Beth, they offer personal recovery plans and groups for men, women, and couples. Mark is the author of eight other books, many of which deal with recovery from sexual addiction.

Everyone needs an old oak tree, a place where they can sit and ponder life. Author John Duncan found his. His reflections are captured in this volume that he calls the "Holy Fire, Faith, and Fables in the Stories of Life." These are the stories of everyday life, dissected to allow us to see God at work in the lives of each character. John Duncan writes with a pastor's heart and a firm grasp of classic literature. You might see yourself in one of his characters, but you will undoubtedly see people you recognize. Perhaps they don't share the name of your acquaintance, but the resemblance to people in our life will be obvious. The thread running through each character is the hand of God. God is very much at work in our world, and His work is noticeable when we take the time to sit "Under the Old Oak Tree." As you read "Under the Old Oak Tree," you will not only be introduced to people in John's life but also many of the great Christian thinkers through history. He is just as capable of parsing words from the Greek New Testament as he is of savoring the stories of his neighbors in the Horseshoe Bay Beacon. You will definitely meet Pulitzer Prize winner Annie Dillard and come upon a few quotes from essayist and minister Frederick Buechner. John will even take you "across the pond," as they say, to his favorite place in Cambridge and let you hear from C.S. Lewis. "Under the Old Oak Tree" will serve as a great devotional book to savor each morning from your own oak tree. Find John D. Duncan's other books, his Sacred Trilogy - Sacred Time, Sacred Space, and Sacred Dung.