Overcome giants and experience a life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ. When it comes to their spiritual journey, many men feel defeated. Hindered by 'giants' they stand motionless feeling like wimps instead of warriors. Whether they feel intimidated, unmotivated, or just downright out of touch with what it means to pursue a relationship with God, Facing Goliath offers help to every man who wants to overcome his giants and experience a life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ. Addressing topics like intellectual doubt, fear, pride, and selfishness, men will find practical steps to discovering the answers to questions, of faith, salvation, and spiritual growth. This discipleship game plan will help men learn Christian essentials in a way that appeals to those who are seeking what it means to be a follower of Jesus and those who have already found Jesus and want to grow.

When Josh and Crystal Odom found out that they were going to be first time parents to a baby boy, they were ecstatic. The birth of their first son was something they had been dreaming of for many years. Jack Aaron Odom came into the world on January 11, 2012 and for Josh and Crystal the world shifted on its axis when he was diagnosed only hours after birth with Congenital Heart Disease. In Facing Goliath, Crystal recounts her family's journey through two major open heart surgeries along with her own spiritual journey of seeking hope and ultimately finding peace in the darkest of times. Through it all, Crystal reveals how she ultimately learned to trust in God's plan and walk in the hope that only He can provide.

A convergence of forces is brewing up a storm of epic proportions. Few will see it coming. Those who are prepared will prosper, while the rest will likely endure serious financial and personal hardship. Facing Goliath sums up complex economic concepts and often-overlooked historical perspective in an engaging style and a sensible approach to impending investment challenges. This book explainsin plain Englishhow we as a nation got into the current financial dilemma, why its not going away anytime soon, and how to prepare for the exceedingly dangerous economic environment that lies ahead.

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Goliath was not the only giant David faced. In this thirteen-lesson curriculum, discover how you, too, can face your giants in the strength of the Lord!Lesson topics include:-Dare to Answer God's Call-Dare to Take on Giants-Dare to Serve the King-Dare to Be a Leader-Dare to Listen to Wise Counsel-Dare to Be a Real Friend-Dare to Love Your Enemies-Dare to Stay Clean-Dare to Accept Correction-Dare to Raise Your Children for God-Dare to Be Meek-Dare to Show the Way for Others-Dare to Walk with God

Explore the power of the underdog in Malcolm Gladwell's dazzling examination of success, motivation, and the role of adversity in shaping our lives, from the bestselling author of The Bomber Mafia. Three thousand years ago on a battlefield in ancient Palestine, a shepherd boy felled a mighty warrior with nothing more than a stone and a sling, and ever since then the names of David and Goliath have stood for battles between underdogs and giants. David's victory was improbable and miraculous. He shouldn't have won. Or should he have? In David and Goliath, Malcolm Gladwellchallenges how we think about obstacles and disadvantages, offering a new interpretation of what it means to be discriminated against, or cope with a disability, or lose a parent, or attend a mediocre school, or suffer from any number of other apparent setbacks. Gladwell begins with the real story of what happened between the giant and the shepherd boy those many years ago. From there, David and Goliath examines Northern Ireland's Troubles, the minds of cancer researchers and civil rights leaders, murder and the high costs of revenge, and the dynamics of successful and unsuccessful classrooms—all to demonstrate how much of what is beautiful and important in the world arises from what looks like suffering and adversity. In the tradition of Gladwell's previous bestsellers—The Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers and What the Dog Saw—David and Goliath draws upon history, psychology, and powerful storytelling to reshape the way we think of the world around us.

How long has your Goliath dominated your days and pilfered your peace? Like David, you know well the presence of Goliath. Your Goliath doesn’t carry a sword or shield; he brandishes blades of unemployment, abandonment, or depression. Your giant doesn’t parade up and down ancient hills; he prances through your office, your bedroom, your classroom. He brings bills you can’t pay, addictions you can’t resist, a past you can’t shake, and a future you can’t face. How long has your Goliath stalked you? Invaded your first thought of the morning and last worry of the night? David knows a little something about facing giants. The shepherd boy seemingly had little to offer against the nine-foot, nine-inch Goliath. You could read his story and wonder what God saw in him. Throughout his life, David fell as often as he stood, stumbled as often as he conquered. But for those who know the threat of a Goliath, David gives this reminder: Focus on Giants—You Stumble. Focus on God—Your Giants Tumble. Are you ready to face your giant? Let David’s story inspire you. The same God who helped him will help you. Extended study guide included.