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  For Pastors Who Struggle with Criticism, This Book is For You Pastors and Their Critics is a well-thought out, well-rounded treatment on criticism that is directed at pastors. If one were to judge the book simply by its cover, they would come to the conclusion that it sides with the pastor vs. any and all critics. This is simply not so. The authors begin with criticisms leveled at Old Testament heroes. This is a good study in what leading Old Testament figures dealt with in the area of criticism. Moses, David, and Nehemiah are all examined. But before them, the authors show that even God was criticized. Then the work moves to criticisms leveled at Christ. His reactions include silence, meekness and even the calling out of injustice. This is a great summary of what Christ went through and how it applies to us who are criticized. Principles are given to cope with criticism. In this the reader sees that the authors deal with both fair and unfair criticism. It is pointed out...

Kindle Freebies: Get 'Em While They Are HOT!

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Hell is for Real by Brian Jones Now $2.51 (as of 07/27/13) I read on someone's response on a blog that this book was available for free.  Adoniram Judson gets a lot of attention but few people knew he had three different wives in his lifetime.  This is their story. Lives of the Three Mrs. Judsons   by Arabella W. Stuart still free as of 07/27/13) -- 214 pages Words That Sting by John Stange still free -- easy read at 100 pages (as of 7/27/13) Dragons of Starlight series still 99 cents each as of 07/27/13 by Bryan Davis (Zondervan/Harper Collins) approximately $40.00 in books for approximately $4.00 Starlighter for 99 cents Warrior   for 99 cents Diviner for 99 cents Liberator for 99 cents  Get Our Daily Bread devotional online for free -- visit daily Our Daily Bread in mobile form (Android, i-devices, Kindle Fire, etc.)  

Common Complaints about the Church (from Believers and Unbelievers)

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1. The Sermon or the Service is Too Long 2. All They Are Interested in is Money 3. Pastoral Staff are Paid too Much You can probably think of some more but after almost 20 years in ministry, I have heard these complaints the most often. It comes from a minority within the church (thank God) and also from those who are outside of the church.  These complaints are largely excuses.  I will seek to explain that conclusion. Many of these same people go to a concert and pay a ticket price to enter.  If someone wanted to see Jason Aldean in Hershey, PA this August, check out how much they would pay.  Rascall Flatts' tickets in Cincinnati this September would cost someone between $38.00 and $91.80.  Wish to see the NY Giants face off against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in October ?  Then prepare to plunk down almost $60 in general admission. When is the last time you went to church and they wouldn't let you in unless you paid betw...

Miscellaneous Sightings from the Web - including a free book for Kindle!

Thomas Nelson E-book Sale -- 65-90% off Includes the MacArthur Study Bible NKJV or NASB for $4.99 the NKJV Study Bible for $5.99 the Woman's Study Bible for $4.99 the MacArthur Daily Bible for $2.99 the Lucado Devotional Bible for $3.99 3 Maxwell Leadership books for $2.99 each John MacArthur study on Revelation for $1.99 Nelson's Bible Maps and Charts for $2.99 Popular Titles like Wild at Heart and Captivating for $2.99 and the most amazing, in my opinion, is The Preacher's Commentary Series, Volumes 1-35: Genesis - Revelation for $7.99 (a savings of $82.00) -- this is less than the individual volumes are selling at the same retailers! Prices valid through Monday, May 13 through Amazon, Barnes and Noble or iBookStore   Am I Receiving and Giving Criticism in a Godly Way? by Justin Taylor Sacred Cow Series:  Tithing     Marc5Solas Thought-provoking.  When I have time (oh boy), I will have to unpack this one with some more study ...