Growing up as a PK came with expectations and higher expectations. We were to be blameless, sit properly, be well dressed, highly respectful, possess preaching or teaching talents like our parents. We were to be the next generation of a long generational ministry. Some pastoral parents worry more about how they look when the child falls, than how to save them. The lack of love felt from my parents ultimately contributed to me searching for love in all the wrong places. Your inheritance is the devils playground.

An inside look at the unique balance the Amish strike between tradition and the demands of the modern world. From technology to social forces, the Amish face an evolving modern world. Their facility in determining whether to accept, reject, or bargain with the options that challenge them allows for measured change that sustains their social fabric and beliefs. In Dancing on the Devil's Playground, James A. Cates employs a sociocultural model to analyze this negotiation and its applications in Amish culture. Cates, a clinical psychologist, draws on his extensive experience working with Amish families and communities as a mental health professional, as well as the scholarship of Donald B. Kraybill, a leading Amish expert who developed the "negotiation with modernity" model. Cates uses this paradigm to examine the Amish's principles of assessment and evaluation, their cautious tempo in response to change, and their strategies of critical analysis during negotiations. Dancing on the Devil's Playground features seven fascinating case studies of how the Amish interact with legal, health care, and civil authorities and will help readers better understand Amish perspectives on medical, social, and emotional aspects of life. These case studies include, for example, negotiation with the telephone, services for special medical needs, substance abuse, child sexual abuse, and domestic violence. These essays illustrate the negotiation techniques the Amish use to protect their unique culture while adapting to the needs of the modern world. The Amish adopt, adapt, defer, or decline the changes they face, all while maintaining their traditions and a unique identity that includes an appropriate distance from the rest of the world.

Why is it that many born-again Christians feel powerless? Join author Emile Joseph as he takes readers through the twists and turns that accompany the shift from being someone who knows about God to being someone who knows God. Emile struggled to identify his purpose in the body of Christ. Born and raised on an island paradise, he came to the United States and joined the U.S. military. After getting married, he was sent to war and even triumphed over death. His story and teaching will answer some of the tough questions that many Christians ask themselves: Why am I so lonely? Why is my life a mess? Why can't I hear from God? Is God trying to punish me? What is my purpose in life? The Powerless Church of Jesus Christ will enlighten and encourage every believer in Jesus Christ to walk in the authority and power that he has given to them. It will also educate the non-believer about God's grace and the correct way to enter into fellowship with him. Emile Joseph was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, the youngest son of an American mother and a Jamaican father. He came to the United States to attend college but ended up in the U.S. Air Force, serving for a total of nineteen years before being medically retired in October 2008 as a decorated veteran. Emile, his wife, and three children currently reside in Florida.

365 Gospel-Centered Devotions for the Whole Year Mornings can be tough. Sometimes, a hearty breakfast and strong cup of coffee just aren't enough. Offering more than a rush of caffeine, best-selling author Paul David Tripp wants to energize you with the most potent encouragement imaginable: the gospel. Forget "behavior modification" or feel-good aphorisms. Tripp knows that what we really need is an encounter with the living God. Then we'll be prepared to trust in God's goodness, rely on his grace, and live for his glory each and every day.

The question Mark and Jan Foreman are most often asked is: How did you raise your kids? Never Say No takes you on a personal journey to learn first-hand how they raised Jon and Tim of Switchfoot. They share practical advice for instilling wonder in a media-saturated culture, cultivating specific gifts, and balancing structure with individual choice. Our purpose as parents is the same as our child’s: to live creatively beyond ourselves, bringing the love, beauty and nature of God to this world. Let the adventure begin.