Encouragement: The Unexpected Power of Building Others Up Contributor(s): Crabb, Larry (Author), Allender Pllc, Dan B. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0310336899 ISBN-13: 9780310336891 Publisher: Zondervan OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2013 |
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BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Living - Family & Relationships - Religion | Christian Ministry - Discipleship - Self-help | Communication & Social Skills |
Dewey: 248.4 |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.4" W x 8.4" (0.4 lbs) 160 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Topical - Family |
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Publisher Description: According to Drs. Larry Crabb and Dan Allender, encouragement is more than a compliment or a pat on the back. It's a skill that can be mastered by anyone. Crabb and Allender ask: "What must we know in order to fulfill the biblical exhortation to 'encourage one another?'" Encouragement provides the answer. Part one deals with understanding encouragement, and part two explores the process of encouragement, including such practical how-tos as developing a careful selection of encouraging words; cultivating active listening skills; using biblical fellowship to move beyond superficial smiles and shallow greetings; and recognizing subtle opportunities for encouragement. Without the encouragement of a caring community, biblical truth taught in church tends to just thicken people's defense layers. But authenticity, freedom, and greater love for God and others are the fruit of encouragement, and evidence of the tremendous power God invests in individuals who practice it. |
Contributor Bio(s): Crabb, Larry: - Dr. Larry Crabb is a well-known psychologist, conference and seminary speaker, Bible teacher, popular author, and founder/director of NewWay Ministries. He is currently Scholar in Residence at Colorado Christian University in Denver and Visiting Professor of Spiritual Formation for Richmont Graduate University in Atlanta. Dr. Crabb and his wife of forty-six years, Rachael, live in the Denver, Colorado area. For additional information please visit www.newwayministries.org Allender, Dan B.: -Dr. Dan B. Allender received his MDiv from Westminster Theological Seminary and his PhD in Counseling Psychology from Michigan State University. Currently, Dan serves as Professor of Counseling Psychology and Founding President at The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology in Seattle, WA. A therapist in private practice, he is a frequent speaker and conference leader. He and his wife, Rebecca, are parents to three adult children and grandparents of two grandsons and one granddaughter. |