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Los autores del éxito de librería El Desafío del Amor para matrimonios han creado El Desafío del Amor para Padres, una travesía de 40 días de desafíos que instan al padre, la madre o ambos a comprender, poner en práctica y transmitir a sus hijos un amor como el de Cristo. El Desafío del Amor para Padres, una publicación que es fácil de leer y se adapta fácilmente al horario de personas muy ocupadas, se ha diseñado para que “los padres se reconcilien con sus hijos y los hijos con sus padres” (Malaquías 4:6). De esa manera, las madres y los padres podrán disfrutar más plenamente de sus hijos mientras aumentan al máximo el impacto positivo que dejarán en sus vidas a largo plazo. Cada día presenta un versículo bíblico clave con una promesa, un principio bíblico sobre el amor que se aplica a la crianza de los hijos, un desafío específico para que enfrente el padre o la madre por el bien de su hijo y un espacio para escribir sus pensamientos y reflexionar sobre lo que ocurrió durante el día. El Desafío del Amor para Padres incluye también acceso GRATUITO a una evaluación por Internet sobre las aptitudes de los padres, con referencias útiles para seleccionar material en el libro. Padres y madres, ¡atrévanse a enfrentar el desafío! From the authors of international best-selling marriage book The Love Dare comes El Desafío del Amor para Padres, a 40-day journey of “dares” challenging one or both parents to understand, practice, and communicate Christ-like love to their children. Easy to read and work into a busy schedule, El Desafío del Amor para Padres is designed to “turn the hearts of parents to their children and turn the hearts of children to their parents” (Malachi 4:6) so that moms and dads can more fully enjoy and delight in their children while maximizing the positive impact they have on their lives long term. Each day brings a promising key verse from Scripture, a biblical principle about love that applies to parenting, a specific challenge the parent does for the sake of their child, and space to journal thoughts and reflect on what happened that day. El Desafío del Amor para Padres even includes access to a FREE online parenting assessment, helpfully keyed to select material in the book. Parents, take the dare!

From the writers of New York Times No. 1 best-seller, The Love Dare. Love is a choice. A daily choice. The Love Dare Day by Day is a daily reminder of how it’s done . . . and done well, taking the original experience to the next level. With 52 weekly dares, this one-year devotional invites you to go deeper into the scriptural principles of The Love Dare, and is meant to enrich your relationship with God and your spouse through a daily time of reading, prayer, and action. Make this more than a year of your life. Make it your bold, next step to a lifetime of love. Features of this book include: 365 devotional readings on unique aspects of genuine love 52 weekly dares to help you express love in your marriage Dozens of specific prayers to pray for yourself and your spouse Questions to get you thinking strategically about your relationship More than 100 Go Deeper sections that enhance personal Bible study

Using movie themes and group interaction, this four-week study will challenge your group members to evaluate their connection with Christ, strengthening and revitalizing their own stories along the way.

Using movie themes and group interaction, this 4-week study will help group members conquer their fears, face their giants, and grow their faith. The member book also includes leader helps and icebreakers to enhance your small-group experience.

From the writers of the No. 1 New York Times best-seller, The Love Dare. Love is a choice. A daily choice. The Love Dare Day by Day is a daily reminder of how it''s done -- and done well -- taking the source material''s original experience to the next level. With 52 weekly dares, this one-year devotional invites you to go deeper into the scriptural principles of The Love Dare and is meant to enrich your relationship with God and your spouse through a daily time of reading, prayer, and action. Make this more than a year of your life. Make it your bold, next step to a lifetime of love. Features of this book include: - 365 devotional readings on unique aspects of genuine love- 52 weekly dares to help you express love in your marriage- Dozens of specific prayers to pray for yourself and your spouse- Questions to get you thinking strategically about your relationship- More than 100 Go Deeper sections that enhance personal Bible study

DIE STANDVASTIGE MAN is die inspirerende boek wat gebore is uit die fliek COURAGEOUS. Die fliek, wat ’n boodskap lewer oor sterk manlike leierskap, is ’n wekroep vir pa’s om te besef watter geweldige invloed hulle in hulle kinders se lewe en die samelewing het. Hierdie boek bou voort op hierdie boodskap en daag mans van alle ouderdomme uit om hulle verantwoordelikheid as geestelike leier van hulle huisgesin, huwelik en kinders dapper en standvastig te aanvaar. DIE STANDVASTIGE MAN bespreek 12 voornemens oor hoe om die man te wees wat God jou geskep het om te wees, gee riglyne oor hoe om vir jou gesin te bid, lig die belangrikheid van seksuele reinheid uit, en bevat ook besprekingsvrae om mans te help om hulle verlede te verwerk, hulle opnuut toe te wy aan hulle verpligtings teenoor hulle vrou en kinders, en die toekoms in te gaan met duidelike en vaste voornemens.

"Cuatro hombres. Un llamado: Servir y Proteger. Como agentes del orden, Adam Mitchell, Nathan Hayes y sus compaaneros ponen todo su empeano en hacer frente a lo peor que el mundo puede ofrecer. Sin embargo, cuando llega el final del daia, aaun tienen que encarar un desafaio para el que ninguno de ellos estaa verdaderamente preparado: la paternidad..."--P. [4] of cover.

Un juego para el líder de un estudio bíblico de cuatro semanas, en pequeños grupos, basado en los audaces principios de paternidad y familia que presenta la nueva película Valientes (de los productores de A prueba de fuego). Contiene el libro para el participante y un DVD con fragmentos de la película. A four-week small group Bible study leader kit based on the bold fatherhood and family principles featured in the new film Courageous (from the makers of Fireproof); contains member book and film clip DVD.

Basado en la nueva película Reto de Valientes (de los productores de A Prueba de Fuego y autores de El Desafío del Amor, de la lista de títulos exitosos del New York Times), constituye un inspirador llamado de atención y una clara guía para que los hombres asuman plena responsabilidad física, social y espiritual como esposos y padres. Based on the new film Courageous (from the makers of Fireproof and authors of New York Times best seller The Love Dare), an inspiring call and clear guide for men to take full physical, social, and spiritual responsibility as fathers and husbands.

“A man cannot be passive about what Scripture tells him to do for his family and expect to be found faithful to God in the end. He must see with spiritual eyes and realize that future generations are directly impacted by his daily decisions.” —The Resolution for Men The Resolution for Men is the inspiring book born out of Courageous, a new film by the makers of Fireproof coming to theaters nationwide in fall 2011. The movie, which presents a powerful story of strong male leadership, is an emotionally charged wake-up call to fathers whose influence upon their children and society is immeasurable. The Resolution for Men follows to challenge men of all ages to become as bold and intentional about embracing their responsibilities as leaders of their homes, marriages, and children. Written by Stephen and Alex Kendrick, screenwriters of Courageous and authors of New York Times No. 1 best seller The Love Dare (five million copies sold), The Resolution for Men strategically inspires men to reconcile with their past, re-engage in the present by taking full responsibility for their wives and children, and then move forward with a bold and clear resolution for the future. Written in partnership with the movie and Priscilla Shirer’s new book, The Resolution for Women, it is designed to inspire a revolution.

INSIDE BURNING BUILDINGS, Captain Caleb Holt lives by the firefighter''s adage: NEVER LEAVE YOUR PARTNER. Yet at home, in the cooling embers of his marriage, he lives by his own rules. Growing up, his wife Catherine always dreamed of marrying a loving, brave firefighter . . . just like her father. Now, after seven years of marriage, she wonders when she stopped being "good enough." Countless arguments and anger have them wanting to move on to something with more sparks. As they prepare for divorce, Caleb''s father challenges him to commit to a 40-day experiment: "The Love Dare." Wondering if it''s even worth the effort, Caleb reluctantly agrees, not realizing how it will change his world forever. Surprised by what he discovers about the meaning of love, Caleb begins to see his wife and marriage as worth fighting for. But is it too late? His job is to rescue others. Now Captain Holt must face his toughest job ever . . . rescuing his wife''s heart.

Filled with action-packed police drama, COURAGEOUS is the fourth release from the moviemaking ministry of Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia. Releasing in 2011, it joins previous best sellers like Fireproof and Facing the Giants to touch hearts and impact lives through heartfelt stories of faith and hope. Churches used Fireproof to change marriages; COURAGEOUS provides the opportunity to strengthen families and fathers. The story of four law officers who discover leading a family takes even more bravery than fighting crime, COURAGEOUS captures the heart of the father, calling him to Christ as he seeks to be a better dad. As churches and individuals have done with other Sherwood pictures, this movie provides a great opportunity to reach out socially and spiritually to friends, neighbors, and co-workers by inviting them to attend a COURAGEOUS screening, a related Sunday morning sermon, men’s ministry event, or small-group Bible study. Toward that goal, the Courageous Church Campaign Kit comes complete with a step-by-step planning guide, supportive sermon outlines, a 4-week small-group study (with member book and supporting film clip DVD), evangelism outreach materials, a DVD-ROM with promotional trailers and worship helps, an advance copy of Sherwood pastor Michael Catt’s Courageous Living book, plus branded products featuring official COURAGEOUS art to create an exciting campaign suitable for your church or ministry needs.

Topping the New York Times list and selling three million copies, The Love Dare has established itself as more than a book; it s an unstoppable marriage movement. And like the husband in Fireproof (the film where The Love Dare originated), readers know this 40-day challenge to understand and practice unconditional love with their spouse need not end when the book does.With that in mind, The Love Dare Day by Day (available here in Spanish) encourages and challenges couples toward new steps in faith and love with 365 marital encouragements, reminders, and action points worth repeating year after year.Unconditional love is eagerly promised at weddings, but rarely practiced in real life. As a result, romantic hopes are often replaced with disappointment in the home. But it doesn t have to stay that way. Whether your marriage is hanging by a thread or healthy and strong, The Love Dare Day by Day is a journey you need to take. It''s time to learn the keys to finding true intimacy and developing a dynamic marriage. Take the dare-every day of the year!

El Desafi´o del Amor encabezo´ en el New York Times la no´mina de libros ma´s exitosos gracias a los tres millones de ejemplares vendidos. Empero, ma´s alla´ de estos datos sobre su e´xito, El Desafi´o del Amor se ha convertido en algo ma´s que un libro, es una imparable movida matrimonial. Al igual que el esposo de Fireproof (A Prueba de Fuego, la peli´cula en la que se inspiro´ El Desafi´o del Amor), los lectores saben que el desafi´o de 40 di´as para comprender y practicar el amor incondicional con el co´nyuge no culmina con la lectura del libro... El Desafi´o del Amor para cada Di´a alienta y desafi´a a las parejas a dar nuevos pasos en fe y amor a partir de 365 desafi´os de aliento en cuanto a la vida matrimonial, recordatorios y sugerencias repetibles an~o tras an~o. El amor incondicional es una promesa frecuente en las bodas pero raramente es practicado en la vida cotidiana. De resultas de ello las esperanzas roma´n- ticas son a menudo reemplazadas por decepciones. Pero esto es superable. Ya sea que su matrimonio este´ pendiente de un hilo o este´ fuerte y saludable, El Desafi´o del Amor para cada Di´a es un viaje necesario. Es tiempo de apren- der las claves para hallar la aute´ntica intimidad y desarrollar un matrimonio dina´mico. ¡Asuma el desafi´o todos los di´as del an~o!

Topping the New York Times list and already selling five million copies, The Love Dare has established itself as more than a book; it’s an unstoppable marriage movement. And like the husband in Fireproof (the film where The Love Dare originated), readers know this 40-day challenge to understand and practice unconditional love with their spouse need not end when the book does. With that in mind, The Love Dare Day by Day encourages and challenges couples toward new steps in faith and love with 365 marital encouragements, reminders, and action points worth repeating year after year. Unconditional love is eagerly promised at weddings, but rarely practiced in real life. As a result, romantic hopes are often replaced with disappointment in the home. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. Whether your marriage is hanging by a thread or healthy and strong, The Love Dare Day by Day is a journey you need to take. It’s time to learn the keys to finding true intimacy

"The Love Dare" is a 40-day guided devotional designed to strengthen marriages in trouble. It is the same book that plays a pivotal role in the movie "Fireproof."

El libro El desafío del amor presenta un estudio bíblico centrado en el matrimonio. Es individual y también para parejas. Las ocho sesiones de estudio bíblico se basan en uno o más fragmentos de la gran producción cinematográfica Fireproof [A prueba de fuego] y durante las sesiones de las semanas se relacionarán a las parejas con el libro El Desafío del Amor. Este curso utiliza actividades que crean comunidad, proveen oportunidades para dialogar acerca de la vida real en el verdadero matrimonio, explorar y aplicar la Palabra de Dios e invitar a los participantes a una jornada riesgosa pero redentora. Cada sesión motiva a los participantes a tener las lecturas y aplicaciones diarias de El Desafío del Amor. Features: 8 sesiones Ayudas para el líder Los participantes terminarán el estudio bíblico El Desafío del Amor comprometiéndose a forjar un matrimonio que se base en un pacto. Ideal para Grupos pequeños en los hogares; Grupos de discipulado (en la iglesia, el domingo o los miércoles por la noche) Escuela Dominical Campañas para toda la iglesia (Formatos múltiples)

Although Abraham Lincoln deeply opposed the institution of slavery, he saw the Civil War at its onset as being Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln had only three meetings, but their exchanges profoundly influenced the course of slavery and the outcome of the Civil War.primarily about preserving the Union. Frederick Douglass, himself a former slave, by contrast saw the War''s mission to be the total and permanent abolition of slavery. And yet, these giants of the nineteenth century, despite their different outlooks, found common ground, in large part through their three historic meetings. In elegant prose and with unusual insights, Paul and Stephen Kendrick chronicle the parallel lives of Douglass and Lincoln as a means of presenting a fresh, unique picture of two men who, in their differences, eventually challenged each other to greatness and altered the course of the nation.

In this brilliantly crafted pastiche, Stephen Kendrick brings Sherlock Holmes and Father Brown together in an unprecedented collaboration on a singularly shocking murder case. It is Christmas Day, 1902, and a priest’s mutilated body has been found in a London church that is hosting a secret interfaith meeting to discuss the possibility of a Parliament of World Religions. A summons from the Prime Minister plunges Holmes into a case with international, political, and ecclesiastical complications. Untrampled snow surrounding the church suggests that the murderer remains within and that he is, presumably, one of the leaders of the world’s great faiths. Throughout the night, as more deaths are discovered, Holmes and Dr. Watson follow one false lead after another. But with his legendary astuteness, Holmes manages to wrap the case up in less than twenty-four hours—or so it seems. Two weeks later, Father Brown, the meek young priest-translator, pays a call at Baker Street to reveal “a few loose ends.” The intersection of religion and politics, faith and sin, enmity and forgiveness—these themes are subtly interwoven into this fast-paced mystery that is filled with classic intrigue.

The never-before-told story of the African-American child who started the fight for desegregation in America''s public schoolsIn 1847, on windswept Beacon Hill in Boston, a five-year-old girl named Sarah Roberts was forced to walk past five white schools to attend the poor and densely crowded black school. Incensed that his daughter had been turned away at each white school, her father, Benjamin, sued the city of Boston on her behalf. He turned to twenty-four-year-old Robert Morris, the first black attorney ever to win a jury case in America. Together with young Brahmin lawyer Charles Sumner, this legal team forged a powerful argument against school desegregation that has reverberated down through American history, in a direct legal line to Brown v. Board of Education. When the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled against Sarah Roberts, Chief Justice Shaw created the concept of "separate but equal," an idea that affected every aspect of American life until it was overturned one hundred years later by Thurgood Marshall.Today, few have heard of the Roberts case or of the three thousand free blacks in Boston who fought valiantly and successfully-long before the civil rights movement of the 1960s-to integrate schools, theaters, and railway cars; to legalize interracial marriage; and to form the first black army regiment. Now, Stephen Kendrick and Paul Kendrick tell the inspiring story of the remarkable activist community of which Sarah and her family were a part, bringing to light the human side of this crucial struggle. Sarah''s Long Walk recovers stories of black and white Boston, of Beacon Hill in the nineteenth century, and of all the concerned citizens, both white and black, who participated in the early struggles for equal rights. The result is a rich historical tapestry, a fascinating story of the courage and conviction of ordinary people who achieved extraordinary things.