5 stars (great tool for team and conference) - I thought this book was extremely helpful with ideas on how to improve service and thereby improve business 5 stars (The Fred Factor) - We purchased "The Fred Factor" to use as part of an all day retreat in our department. During the earlier part of the day, we discussed the previous fiscal year results, our plans for the current year and then used questions on the book for discussion of what it would be like to be a "Fred" and work and live with people like him. All were requested to read the book before the day, and so it proved a helpful backdrop to the focus of our day. Our groups had some interesting perspectives...great tool for team building! 5 stars (Nice review of the value of going the extra mail) - This short book focuses on a mailman Mark Sanborn met, a man named Fred. When the author first met Fred, Fred took an effort to get to know his new customer, and find ways to do a better job as a mailman. This book about the value of doing a better job, how to build relationships, and why we should take initiative. In short by going the extra mile we'll have a better life, and others will benefit. It is a good book, and a short book. It is well written. The book is entertaining and at the same time makes many good points. The first of four sections covers how the author met Fred the mailman, and how very quickly the author realized that Fred was a superstar mail carrier. The basics of what a "Fred" is are explored, and then the author mentions sightings of other "Freds." The second section explains how you can become a Fred. Basically you need to build relationships with others so you know them well enough to then be able to be create, take initiative and make a difference. The third section gives pointers on how you can help others grow into being Freds. The basic steps are to: 1) Find - how do you recognize a Fred 2) Reward - how should Freds be rewarded 3) Educate - how help people improve thei... WaterBrook Press :: Religion & Inspirational :: Success :: Religious aspects :: Religion :: Motivational :: Inspirational - General :: Christianity - Christian Life - Business :: Chris :: The Fred Factor - How Passion in Your Work and Life Can Turn the Ordinary into the Extraordinary
5 stars (A great book) - A great book with a practical approach to a sensitive area for all men. 5 stars (Great tool to overcome sexual temptation) - This is an incredible book. It totally helped me to overcome my struggles with pornography and sexual temptation in general. It gives the reader tools to fight the battle. I'd highly recommend it. It's changed my life and the lives of others I know. If you struggle at all in this area, it's the book for you. 2 stars (Agreed) - Hello, my name is Michael Campbell, and having used this book in a study group I agree that it is totally a mixed bag. I feel her review is right on, and dont really have that much to add to it. Luckily it was a quick read (each of the 6 sections takes only 20 or 30 minutes to read) and so I dont feel I wasted a lot of time on it. If you struggle with sexual purity then this is for you. If not invest your time in the Bible or another wonderful book Gods Politics by Wallis. God bless! Mike Campbell ... WaterBrook Press :: Religion & Counseling :: Temptation :: Sex :: Religious life :: Religious aspects :: Religion - Christian Living :: Religion :: Counseling :: Christianity - Theology :: Every Man-s Battle - Winning the War on Sexual Temptation One Victory at a Time (The Every Man Serie
5 stars (Just what you are looking for...) - This book handles all the issues about sexual purity for every young man. Great. 3 stars (It makes me mad how this book portrayes the girls like they are victims.) - Are they victims? One of the girls says, "I was so wanting to wait for my wedding night, but I also wanted to make him happy, so I let it go too far." So its all his fault? He was wrong for pressuring her but she is wrong for letting it happen. She said he herself. "...but I also wanted to make him happy." Forget about his happiness. She said she wanted to wait for her wedding night. So she should have. So stop acting like its all the guys fault. Another girl stated that she really like this guy and he tried some things that made her uncomfortable. She said she asked him to stop but he persisted. "Finally he just wore me down and I eventually gave in. He had weakend my defenses." What! Ok, again. Guys should stop pressuring these girls like this. But it makes me mad that she settled for that. Oh woe is her. For goodness sake stand up and tell the guy no, and if he tries anything again. He's out of here. Another girl said she hated making her boyfriend feel bad and having the blame pushed back on her. So she gave in. So here is another victim. How come these girl couldn't stand up and say that she is not going to do it no matter how much he tries? And if he tries it again. She out of there. I'm sick of this blame being pushed on guys. I know we try. But these girls make it seem like that if we do try they are not powerful enough to resist. Is that true ladies? If it is, no wonder the guys are persistent. I have seen some very strong girls in my time and maybe somebody should teach these girls to be also. I remember a time when I was kissing this girl, which was her idea by the way, but when I tried to see if could have sex with her. She became furious. She grab my hand, pointed her hand in my face and said. "If I EVER did that again... WaterBrook Press :: Juvenile Nonfiction & Social Situations & Dating & Sex :: Young men :: Social Situations - Dating and Sex :: Sexual Instruction :: Sex :: Religious life :: Religi :: Every Young Man-s Battle - Strategies for Victory in the Real World of Sexual Temptation (The Every
2 stars (ugh) - like the other books in the series, it is rife with stereotypes. readers of these books would never guess from reading them that christian men and women have any sexual problems aside from piggish man who thinks only of satisfying his animal desires and wants a physicallyperfect specimen and woman who dont really like sex but because they have been attacked and/or didnt get enough attention from their daddies will grit their teeth and get through it to get the attention and romance. I am not demeaning the fact that this is some peoples story BUT dont go calling these books "everyman" and "everywoman". newsflash Shannon: there are women who struggle with real lust. there are women who want sex and thier husbands dont and they struggle to stay pure. there are women who are sick and tired of wondering what the hell is wrong with them because their issues are not just like yours. your problems are but a narrow slice of the christian pie. unfortunately, because Mr Arturburn and the folks he has found to coauthor his series are the only ones out there willing to talk about this stuff...people who fit the stereotypcial mold seem to make up the vast majority of people willing to open their mouths about their relationship difficulties. 5 stars (I would like to clarify something) - I have not read this book yet, but am going to soon. I just want to clarify for those who keep referring to "HIM" and "HE" that wrote the book. This book was written by a woman, not a man. Please pay attention, things like that really bother me. IF you are going to review a book, and be so very critical and mean spirited, at least get the facts right. The author is Shannon Ethridge. Thank you. 1 stars (One Lie After Another) - I've never read a book such as this in my life! It's more than obvious how the author didn't bother to put any original thought into the writing.Most of the book contains recycled myths about men wanting physical fullfillment,women wanting emotional fullfi... WaterBrook Press :: Religion & Christian Life :: Women :: Sex :: Religious life :: Religious aspects :: Religion - Marriage & Family :: Religion :: Love :: Christianity - Theology - Ethi :: Every Woman-s Battle - Discovering God-s Plan for Sexual and Emotional Fulfillment
5 stars (Bad Girls of the Bible: And What We Can Learn from Them ) - This is a must for every woman with or without a past. It allows one to look deep within and see the woman that was or is and the hope of a new life with and in Christ Jesus. It has wonderful insights into your relationships with others and more importantly with our husbands. How often we are quick to blame them when it just might be our problem and not their fault. I found this book spiritual, insightful and humorous. I encourage every woman to give it a look see. 5 stars (Bad Girls of the Bible) - My Sunday School Class is using it as their Bible Study, and think it is well done. Better so far for younger women, but I have read ahead and it will get better for the older woman. 1 stars (Misogynistic, Narrow minded, Simplistic ) - I read more than 30 pages of this book only because my book group chose it. The author begins by saying that her husband (an Old Testament scholar) read (imply vetted) and corrected it for her. Help me! She believes herself too ignorant and dependent to even write her own book. She takes a very narrow view of biblical stories, reinforcing male dominated interpretations. This is "born-again" drivel. I, for one, think of Eve as the first heroic scientist. I hope she grabbed that fruit, relished the knowledge (even if it was unflattering knowledge) it brought her, and later reflected that while it was hard won, what she had learned was worth it. (If I am unknowingly naked, please let me find out!) Life is more difficult when we do not live in ignorance and denial - but, oh, how rich, thought provoking, and exciting it is when we embrace unflattering truths about ourselves, others and the world we live in. The author appears to caution us against taking risks, thinking for ourselves, asking for what we want and challenging authority. If you are over the age of 20, you know enough about the complexities of life to find this book one-dimensional. ... WaterBrook Press :: Religion & Christian Life :: Women in the Bible :: Spirituality - Women's :: Religious life :: Religion - Biblical Studies :: Religion :: Christian women :: Biograp :: Bad Girls of the Bible and What We Can Learn from Them
4 stars (So far, so good) - I'm 26 years old and for the past 5 years, I have compromised myself for the sake of being in a relationship. I have decided that I do not want to do this anymore and recently began searching for reading material to help me (along with my Bible of course). Yesterday, when I saw this book, I felt compelled to buy it. I'm on page 43...and so far, so good. I must admit that it's made me blush a few times because the writings are so frank, but I appreciate Mrs. Ethridge's honesty especially since my parents we unable to counsel me in this manner. I would recommend that parents read it along with their children so that they can answer the many questions that will be asked...and of course, the many times that blushing will happen. Happy reading :o) 3 stars (This book was good.) - I read this book and I thought It was a good read. was actually kind of glad that it was so bold because a lot of people sugar coat words when we here them everyday in movies...etc. It was real and it addressed a lot of issues. it helps to only a certain extent though. I like the fact that it highlighted on the fact that sexual integrity is a four componenet collective. It deals with the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects as a whole to be completley pure. It showed that It was not just sexual abstinence but self control, thought control, and God's expectations. I couldn't totally relate to the book only because the guys that I go out with are truely living their lives as disciples of christ and have God on their mind. My mentality is that if this guy at school, or work..etc can't lead me spiritually and help me get to heaven, then he is not someone I will date. which rules out every guy except the ones at church. we double date and do things that glorify god and in the book she kind of pinned every guy as a sex addict or something and there are no christian guys trying to be sexually pure. I know different and that is why I gave it three stars. 5... WaterBrook Press :: Religion & Christian Life :: Young women :: Religious life :: Religion - Christian Living :: Religion :: Conduct of life :: Christianity - Christian Life - Women' :: Every Young Woman-s Battle - Guarding Your Mind- Heart- and Body in a Sex-Saturated World (The Every
5 stars (Wonderful Resource) - I'd been having difficulty meditating and feel God directed me to this resource. It is most helpful and has been an inspiration to me. I feel it would be a fine tool for women's Bible study groups also or for book review groups. While directed at women, men may also find it insightful. It is written with a light hand but has so much depth. I plan to reread it often. 5 stars (Excellent Book) - I have read this book a few times and have given it to other woman in our church as well. This book is sound and extremely encouraging as most books adress the "Mary" aspect of life only, whereas Joanna address the "Martha" in all of us who are wives, mothers and just woman in general, wanting to know our Lord more intimately, yet we have so much to do. I read both "Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World" and "A woman after God's own heart" - by Elizabeth George at the same time. What a blessing to have such gifted sisters in Christ who God can use to encourage and challenge us all. Worth reading again and again. 4 stars (I Needed This Book) - This book was really helpful to me in making me realize that I really do need to "slow down" and listen for God's presence more. I could not have read this book at a more perfect time as i was invited to be a part of a prayer group and needed to have encouragment to slow down a little more. Which, as an evangelical liberal is probably the area of growth that i need the most as a daughter of God. My only real critique of the book was that some of the illustrations seemed to be more geared toward middle aged women as I think this sort of book should be geared toward ALL christians. ... WaterBrook Press :: Religion & Christian Life :: Religious life :: Religion - Christian Living :: Religion :: Inspirational - General :: Christianity - Christian Life - Women's Iss :: Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World- Finding Intimacy With God in the Busyness of Life (Revised Ed
1 stars (Don't waste your time) - We have been studying this book for 2 months. We do not understand why it took an entire book to say "Put God first.". Every christian should already know that. 3 stars (Jesus and the New Way) - I certainly agree with Crabb that we were made for fellowship with God, and that idolatry is our core problem. Romans 1 tells us as much when Paul writes, "For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God, nor were they thankful." Paul also says that our problem is that we "worship and serve the creature rather than the Creator." Crabb tries to 'flesh out' this truth throughout his book, and he is a bit redundant in doing so. I think that his message is necessary, because we all need constant reminding that God does not promise us an easy, comfortable life in this world. God is still good even if I should find myself imprisoned for my faith, or my children rebel, or I lose all my possessions, or any number of 'bad things' happen to me or my loved ones. My one main criticism of this book is: How do I pursue things in this life, such as job, marriage, childrearing, ministry...without being caught up in "the old way?" Crabb does not seem to answer this question. For example, if I'm single and I desire to be married, and I pray to God that He would give me a wife, have I succumbed to 'the old way?' Does desire for wife, family, good ministry, mean that I'm under the 'old way?' Crabb does not answer, in my opinion. So all he leaves me with is the point that I should pursue Jesus simply to have Jesus (a true point), but with no 'new way' to pursue things such as spouse or children or job. Obviously, finding a spouse should not be my life's goal, and we can experience joy in God without one; but this book still left me confused as to how I can love other things besides God (i.e., wife, children, friends) while not living 'the old way.' I know that the issue of loving God and also enjoying His blessings is a difficult one,... WaterBrook Press :: Religion & Christian Life :: Spirituality - General :: Religion - Christian Living :: Religion :: Christianity - Christian Life - General :: Christianity - Chri :: The Pressure-s Off - There-s a New Way to Live
5 stars (Highly recommended!!) - Dan Allender in his book, "To Be Told" presents both the tools and the inspiration for each of us to understand the stories that God has written in our lives. By understanding the story that God has written in the past, he contends that it will help us to understand the direction that God would have us to take for the future. Allender does a great job in this book of presenting a method for understanding the difficulties of our past. His sharing of his own difficult background shows that he personally knows of that which he speaks. And since he keeps it simple it is accessible to anyone. One area that I wish Allender had done a better job of was to broaden the application of understanding our stories. Although dealing with the past and understanding the direction for the future are both important applications, I think that there may be a whole host of others. However, that small difference aside, Allender's book is well-written and includes powerful practical ideas on how to understand how God is writing your life. I highly recommend it and the accompanying workbook. (...) 5 stars (A Story Worth Reading) - The idea of life as a story is not some recent fad. Rather, God tells His eternal story in story form--the narrative of the Bible. Nor is the idea that we should listen to our own story some post-modern invention. Augustine insisted that there were only two things worth knowing--God and self. Calvin taught that all knowledge can be summarized by knowledge of God and knowledge of self. With this historical backdrop, Allender becomes your guide on a journey into your own story and how to discover God's sometime hidden, often perplexing trail as you travel with Him. As Allender puts it, "God is not only your Authority, He is also your Author." That is, He is both Sovereign and Shepherd. He is over you seeing your whole path, yet also beside you blazing the path with you. Since these concepts are not novel, Allender provides w... WaterBrook Press :: Religion & Christian Life :: Religion - Christian Living :: Religion :: Christianity - Christian Life - General :: Christianity - Christian Life - Character & :: To Be Told - Know Your Story- Shape Your Future
5 stars (Dinner with a Perfect Stranger: An Invitation Worth Considering) - A warm and inviting look into the reason for His first visit - reconciliation. What a pity there were no more dinner courses! 5 stars (Terrific book & transaction!) - Great transaction - the book was in perfect condition. Thanks! 4 stars (Intriguing look at faith, worthwhile bits for believers) - This book is great for making a current believer feel like they have made the correct choice in their faith, because it backs it up with all sorts of evidence. It's kind of like reading Lee Strobel's Case for Faith and Case for Christ in extreme abbreviated format. I am a believer, and this book is perfect for coming up with arguments for people who take a stand in opposition to mine, but I don't know if it would make THEM believe any differently. There were a couple of points in the book that I was unfamiliar with and was glad to read: that if God is in me, he will love my spouse even when I am unable to, that the Trinity is truly beyond my understanding so it's ok if I don't get it. There is definite value in this book for believers, but I'm afraid for non-believers this would fall of deaf ears. Maybe not, the Lord has the power to do amazing things. ... WaterBrook Press :: Religion & Christian Life :: Restaurants :: Religious - General :: Religion - Christian Living :: Religion :: Popular American Fiction :: Jesus Christ :: Fiction - :: Dinner with a Perfect Stranger- An Invitation Worth Considering
4 stars (Great book) - I was a little hesitant when I bought this book but did so because I the reviews. This book is great. It gets the the heart of so many marriage matters in a very meaningful and usable way. I am going to ask my husband to read it so we can talk about some of the subjects. 5 stars (I would recommend to ANY woman) - I am engaged, and just finished reading this book. It has been so incredibly helpful. I would recommend it to any woman (whether married or not) because I think it accurately displays the aspect of sex like the Bible intends for it to be. I have never had sex before, yet learned so much from this book because it discussed sex as it's meant to be- in such a healthy, beautiful way. It is also a great book for anyone who has been abused or has not lived in an environment in which sex was a healthy thing. 4 stars (My wife and I like this book) - Okay, I'm not woman; but my wife is, and we both read and liked this book. Here's our combined review: Pros: 1. Easy to read - Conversational style of writing and clear points. We each read it in one sitting. 2. Adults only - Sometimes a grown-up discussion is required. This is a book for married women (and men). It is explicit and direct (without being crude) about physical sexual information. It is definitely not appropriate for girls (or boys). 3. Scriptural approach - Instead of just giving motherly advice, the authors take the Bible seriously and frequently use it as a home base to direct their thoughts. Mind you, this is not a Bible study per se'. There is plenty of 21st century, frank counseling advice, but it is blended and based upon Biblical principles. Provides a scriptural index to locate where specific passages are mentioned - useful to Bible teachers. 4. Practical - Lots of ideas for rekindling relationship, romance, plain sex and other aspects of adult relationship. These are ideas you can start this week. 5. Both authors relate from personal experience - Both have p... WaterBrook Press :: Family & Relationships & Sexuality :: Sexuality & Gender Studies :: Sexuality :: Sex :: Religious life :: Religious aspects :: Religion - Marriage & F :: Intimate Issues - 21 Questions Christian Women Ask About Sex
