R. Scott Rodin unpacks a theology of the abundant life, which encompasses our world, life and possessions, and appropriately begins with the very being of the Creator.

Is it possible, in today's driven society, to manage the endless demands on your time and focus?Yes! And the Stewarding Life Planner is designed to equip you to biblically steward each day for the glory of God. Beginning with practical instructions on stewardship and identifying your God-given roles, this planner lays a biblical philosophy for time and life management. The core of the planner is the daily stewardship page--one for every day of the year and your tool for balancing the multi-faceted roles of your life.In this personal daily planner, Paul Chappell has condensed years of study in time management and spiritual application into a practical resource. Perfect for any Christian--pastor, spiritual leader, or layperson--this planner equips you to organize your life with eternal priorities. Learn how to evaluate your God-given roles and structure your days around the priorities God has entrusted to you.

The authors, writing as scholars of communication and media, demonstrate how God's great gifts of media and technology can rob us of everyday Sabbath and impede spiritual growth if not faithfully stewarded through a process described as mindful media attachment. Mindful media attachment helps to promote the "holy habits" of sacred intentionality, sacred interiority, and sacred identity. These "three sacreds," which arise from a proper understanding of the "grammar and language" of media and technology, ultimately allow us to avoid treating media and technology as ends in and of themselves and to avoid divided affections that drain energy, purpose, and kingdom service.

In this book R. Scott Rodin offers a unique and profoundly theologically informed model of leadership forged out of his extensive experience and theological studies. This model is personal, dynamic and transformative for the leaders themselves, for the people they work with and for the institution or organizations in which they serve.

"Rick Thomas invites his readers to enter into a place for "mature audiences" only, to listen as he recounts the darkest time in his life and how, through his journey of intense suffering, he was led to spend four years in the Book of Job. What he discovered was that the book wasn't really about Job (the most famous sufferer of all time) - but about God, and in particular - about learning to trust God in all our circumstances. This book is especially rich with biblical references to support his conclusions on why we are "called" to suffer. Consistent with his biblical counseling background, Rick gives the reader specific calls to action at the end of each chapter, making it not only an engaging read but practical as well. The book can be used for personal devotions, used in a small group setting or given away as a gift - it will bless the giver and the receiver!" Nancy Hohmann, Enid, Oklahoma