Best Selling Books by Jim George

As a devoted Christian, passionate speaker, and prolific author, Jim George has taught, trained, counseled, and mentored men from all walks of life. He brings more than 25 years of ministry to this bestselling book (more than 110,000 sold), now rereleased with a helpful study guide and new cover. In it he explains that a man''s heartfelt desire to grow spiritually is all that''s needed-- God''s grace does the rest. The reader will find instruction and be encouraged to make lasting changes to his: Marriage--leading, loving, and protecting his wife God''s way Work--cultivating attitudes and actions that make a difference Witness--putting God on display in his life and words Within this book, men are invited to embark on a journey toward greater growth and maturity; to make giant strides toward truly becoming a man after God''s own heart.

Growing as a man after God''s own heart happens one step at a time. Bestselling author Jim George shares quick, focused devotions that will enable you to make every step count. You''ll discover great advice for... making forward progress in your spiritual growth staying strong when life gets tough managing your responsibilities with wisdom leading and loving your wife and children living with maximum impact in all you do Along the way you''ll experience the satisfaction that comes from living as the kind of man God designed you to be.

What you know about the Bible affects how you live. Yet the Bible is a big book—where do you begin? In 50 Most Important Teachings of the Bible, bestselling author Jim George highlights key teachings every believer should know. With great clarity and simplicity, this book focuses on the most essential elements of the faith, with entries such as... the Bible is the ultimate handbook for life God is here and is not silent the Holy Spirit is the secret weapon of every Christian Satan is not as powerful as you think he is once God has a hold on you, He''ll never let go Learn the great truths of the Bible and make them real in your life. You''ll be strengthened and encouraged as you do!

The Bible is filled with amazing people, and Paul stands out prominently among them. What made him so effective, so influential? In this book, author Jim George explores how Paul took God’s priorities for life and made them his own. The result? He had a significant impact on everyone around him. From Paul we can learn how to... let God’s power work in and through us acquire discernment for making right decisions and choices pursue holiness that allows God to work through us unhindered stay faithful to God’s calling all the way to the end Because it is God who enables us, these qualities are accessible to every believer. Readers will experience true fulfillment as they take steps toward making a difference in the workplace, at home, at church, and in their community.

Pray Like the People Who Knew God Best We could all benefit from some guidance on how to pray with more fervor and faithfulness. And there are no better prayer mentors than the men and women of the Bible who talked with God and touched His heart. Join bestselling author Jim George as he shares the keys to meaningful communion with God. As you explore various prayers in Scripture, you''ll discover how to... build trust in God while you face diverse trials and temptations find courage in challenges that are beyond your abilities worship with joy in life''s most unexpected circumstances Experience a deeper intimacy with God and give new life to your prayers as you find clear direction on how to pray God''s way in all of life''s hardships and blessings.

Jim George looks deeply into the prayers of some great people in the Bible—and shares what readers can learn from others who loved God and desired to follow Him wholeheartedly. They will discover the many practical lessons contained in these thought-provoking prayers—for example... Nehemiah''s prayers reveal God as a deliverer and that one can pray anywhere, anytime Moses'' prayers show that releasing one''s burdens to God is more effective than complaining about them Abraham''s prayers demonstrate that no issue or decision is too small to take to God in prayer Well over a hundred exciting and useful applications are given in this rich exploration of the prayers of Job, Hannah, Daniel, Mary, Paul, Jesus, and others.

Pursuing God really is an adventure—one that can get extreme, one you''ll never tire of. Becoming a young man after God''s own heart is a lot like climbing a mountain. You''ll find all sorts of challenges on the way up, but the awesome view at the top is well worth the trip. Real success in life—the kind that counts with God—starts by discovering God''s priorities for you. These include... building your faith choosing the right kinds of friends getting along at home winning the battle over temptation making right choices about the future Once you get started on this journey, you''ll never be the same! Includes new and revised content.

Dads, Be #1 for Your Kids What does it take to become a great dad? The question alone might overwhelm you, but it''s really more simple than you might think. It all starts with having a heart for God, and a heart for your kids. In A Dad After God''s Own Heart, bestselling author Jim George shares the basics for how to be a good dad with your kids, including... letting your kids know you love and care for them learning the keys to positive and effective communication knowing the qualities kids need most in a dad ways to encourage your children in their spiritual growth how to build healthy relationships that will last for a lifetime As you commit to learning how to become the dad your kids need, you''ll not only draw closer to your children, but you''ll find incredible blessings in fatherhood.

Popular author Jim George shares a special selection of devotions shaped from his bestselling book A Man After God’s Own Heart (more than 100,000 copies sold) to help busy men... lead with strength and love in their marriage model integrity and diligence on the job live as an example and lifelong influencer of their children This devotional resource is sized and designed to fast-track busy men to discovering the rich spiritual wisdom and tools they need for making a real difference—a godly difference—in all they do.

Deep in the heart of every man is a desire to make a difference--a longing to live with purpose and have a lasting impact on his world. George looks at what the Bible says about the key areas of a man''s life--and offers guidance for excelling at every one of them.

Give a Boy the Gift of Jesus From trusted author Jim George comes this highly giftable devotional dedicated to help tween boys, ages 8-12, grow closer to God. The 140 devotions address every part of a boy''s life, such as making good choices, creating a positive self-image, and developing a deeper prayer life. This age-appropriate collection also includes a clear explanation of the gospel message, making it a perfect choice to give to a boy considering a commitment to Christ. All it takes is a minute or two each day to read these short chapters, and boys will learn how much God cares about them. This handsome devotional makes a great gift for your son, grandson, or other special boy in your life. Help him discover his journey with Jesus is the most important adventure of his life.

How can a book written 2000 years ago help a teen guy to deal with today’s issues? Though the times have changed, the problems haven’t. Temptation. Peer pressure. Acceptance. Increased responsibilities. Getting along with parents. Friends. And girls. God wants to help—and that’s why He wrote the Bible. You can learn a lot from the people in it, as well as the adventures they experienced. You’ll be surprised how relevant the Bible is! God’s Word can change your life—for real. But that can’t happen until you commit yourself to knowing the Bible. That’s what this book is all about—knowing the Bible, discovering what it says, and making it your personal guide in all you do. Along the way, bestselling author Jim George offers many great ideas for Bible study and practical application. You’ll find this the beginning of an incredible adventure—one you’ll never get tired of!

God''s desire for all Christians is that they not only "know His promises, but "use them. This growth and study guide will help couples do exactly that. Based on the same 24 promises presented in "Powerful Promises for Every Couple, this resource will equip husbands and wives to discover even more ways to apply the benefits and assurances God offers them in His Word. Every promise has applications "for him" and "for her," so the guide can be used by husbands and wives alone, or together. Excellent for use by individual couples or in group settings.

From the author of the bestseller A Man After God''s Own Heart (more than 100,000 copies sold)—a survey of God''s priorities for leaders as exhibited in the life of Nehemiah. The Bible is filled with amazing people, and Nehemiah stands out prominently among them. What made him so effective, so influential? It starts with knowing what God desires in a leader. From Nehemiah''s example, readers will learn 15 ways to lead with purpose. Among them are... giving direction to your leadership by cultivating a vision for the future solidifying your leadership by recognizing the value of conviction refining your leadership by acquiring problem-solving skills validating your leadership by pursuing personal integrity extending your leadership by understanding the power of motivation Because it is God who enables us, these great qualities are accessible to every believer. Readers will experience real fulfillment as they take steps toward becoming God''s kind of leader.

Need a Friend You Can Count On? Jesus Is the Best! Athletes, musicians, actors, and other grown-ups—these are the people you look up to. But the best role model of all? That''s Jesus—the hero who''s also your best friend. Explore ten ways you can live like Jesus every single day. With His help, you can have confidence to be who you are courage to do the right thing discipline to get stuff done faith that it''s all going to turn out okay focus to reach your goals You will see how Jesus lived out these character traits in His everyday life on earth, and you will discover suggestions for making them real in your own life. Become the kind of guy others look up to, a guy who points them to the ultimate role model—Jesus.

As a boy growing up, do you know one of the most important things you can do is read your Bible? Maybe the Bible doesn''t seem exciting to you because it was written long ago. But if you look closely, you''ll discover it shows you how to live God''s way. The Bible can help you... know how to find good friends get along better with your family make right choices instead of wrong ones become more responsible and use your time well grow wise and become a strong Christian There is a lot God wants to share with you. Get to know your Bible better—it''s an amazing adventure!

The Bare Bones Bible® Handbook by bestselling author Jim George is the perfect resource for learning about the books of the Bible in short, fascinating overviews that include... The grand theme and main points of each book The key men and women of God and what you can learn from them The major events in Bible history and their significance Quick, simple, personal applications for spiritual growth and daily living Tips for improved personal study and a one-year Bible reading plan Each overview takes only 10 minutes to read and will enable you to master the books of the Bible more quickly. You''ll find this a clear, practical, and fascinating guide well worth keeping next to your Bible at all times. Excellent for anyone who wants to understand and mine the riches of God''s Word more deeply.