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"As mothers we have a brief time to make a godly impact on our sons; to grow the next generation of godly men. It is perhaps the highest calling God can give a woman."

In this book, Vicki Courtner takes us on a journey from the birth of our son to his adulthood in our quest to raise godly sons. From Hot Wheels to hormones, the author shares very candidly from her own trials and triumphs in bringing up 2 sons to be godly in a sex saturated world. She urges us moms to do our part to equip our sons at every stage of their life with tools that they will need to grow into godly men.

Vicki addresses the dangers of online gaming, internet chats and instant messaging in our son's world. She also writes very openly about the dangers of pornography, highlighting to us unsuspecting areas where moral impurity may infiltrate, drumming home hard, the importance of purity.

The other topic covered by the author that got me thinking was about the kind of mom that I am. Vicki shares about a Little League Mom wanting her son inthe front line of the games all the time; a Lifeguard Mom, always bailing her son out when he is in trouble; a Roller Coaster Mom, manipulating the son, holding him ransom to hte mom's emotions; and a Holy Spirit Mom, always hovering around the boy, telling him what and how to do, unable to let go. She reminds us that the kind of mom that we are to our sons today will have an impact on our sons' character, outlook in life and future. Wow!

This book really brough home the point that being a mom is not just about meeing my sons' basic needs for the here and now, but it is about looking ahead - it is about laying a good spiritual foundation, preparing them for the roles they will take on in the future be it at work, or being a devoted and loving husband, a caring and dedicated father, a spiritual leader in his home. And most importantly, pointing each of them to Jesus and things eternal.

Being a mom of 3 sons myself, this book brought a lot of things that I am not aware of to my attention. It is an easy to read book filled with many wonderful eye opening gems. A great book for moms with sons.

DVD Reviewed by: Maria Lui

Be Still - and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10

Featuring: Dr Henry Cloud, Richard Foster, Max Lucado and Beth Moore

Be Still is an extraordinary film that demonstrates contemplative prayer as a vital part of our everyday lives and as a remedy for the ills of the frenzied, fast paced, modern world. Featuring interviews with some of today's most highly respected authors, educators, and ministers, like Dr. Henry Cloud, Dallas Willard, Max Lucado, and Beth Moore. Be Still examines the importance of silent, reflective prayer as a way to truly be open to receiving God's guidance. This remarkable film also features a useful "how to" section that shows how contemplative prayer can be used by anyone at anytime to better one's life and reaffirm that which is truly important.

Reviewed by: Mr Philip Poh Heo Hock

Church on Sunday, Work on Monday - the challenge of fusing Christian values with business life

Authors: Laura Nash & Scotty McLennan

Book Ref: BV 4596 BUS.N

Before moving into Christian ministry full-time, I have been in the civil service, the corporate world and in business. Through them all, there have been times when "holding fast to the faith" is easier said than done; times when I questioned the relevance of the Christian faith, chose to compromise and then struggled with guilt for having done so. There have also been times when God miraculously delivered me from moral and ethical dilemmas and other "sticky" situations. And during those times when He chose not to, He assured me of His presence, His grace and His strength to go through them.

Through all these experiences, God was shaping and sharpening my understanding of the values that Christians hold vis-a-vis management, corporate and business practices. I am now even more convinced that the God who we worship, as revealed in the Bible, is real, relevant and connected to our workplaces, "out there" in the "secular world". Unless and until we recognise that "connectedness" between God and the workplaces and strive to demonstrate it, we may dilute or lose our Christian faith. The many management spirituality programmes from "gurus" and celebrities who teach "faith and work" mixed with "Eastern religions; humanistic ethics and psychology: may also distract us.

Nash and McLennan recognise this. They ask whether there is a platform on which Christians in the "secular world" can engage their faith in their workplaces before distraction, dilution and loss take place.

In this seminal work, they first reviewed what the workplaces in the "secular world" have become. They singled out six major realities: "the baby boomers", "the global economic environment", "the psychological stresses at work", "the mental paradigms", "post-modern thinking" and "secular spirituality". They then asked whether we could see the Christian faith in a framework of "espoused religion", catalytic religion" and "foundational religion" instead of a homogenous monolith that we understand traditionally. It is from such a framework that Christians find ways to demonstrate "connectedness" at the workplaces. Finally, the authors suggest processes by which we can work out the ways of "connectedness".

This book is NOT a reference book or an anthology for quick and ad-hoc references. We have to read this book from the start in order to understand their proposals at the end. The ideas and issues are inter-linked, like layers of a "kueh lapis": baked separately but eaten altogether. I find that the authors' thinking behind the ideas and issues is equally important as the ideas and issues.

Nonetheless, this is also NOT a book that spews "motherhood" statements and answers that fit all situations. That is what it should be because answers and responses to situations in one workplace will not be entirely the same for another workplace. Actually, as there are no conclusive answers, we cannot just breeze through the book. We are forced instead to frequently stop, reflect on what we have read and spend time and effort to work out thoughts out. But I daresay that the fleshing out of answers and responses to situations is worthwhile.

Finally, and because of what this book is NOT, I find this book more helpful and constructive. It is quite unlike the many I have already read on "faith and work" that offer simplistic solutions and "know-hows". In fact, the framework of "espoused religion", "catalytic religion" and "foundational religion" is a good set-up for me to assess the effectiveness of what I read in those other books.

Reviewed by: Maria Lui

Parenting is Heart Work

Authors: Dr Scott Turansky & Joanne Miller

Book Ref: BV 4529 TUR

Many of us parents use behaviour modification to get our children to do certain things... "If you finish up yoru homework, you can... play xbox or have potato chips or i wil buy you..." Sounds familiar?

Unfortunately, children trained this way often develop a "What's in it for me?" mentality. "If I don't get something out of it, why should I do it? Why should I obey?"

The authors remind us that "God is concerned with more than behaviour. He is interested in the heart. The heart contains motivations, emotions, convictions and values. A heart-based approach to parenting looks deeper. Instead of just getting things done, parents look for long-term change in their children. A heart-based approach shares values and reasons behind rules.

In this book, Dr Scott Turansky and Joanna Miller reveal how you can learn to truly reach your child's heart to teach, train and build a trememdous relationship.

Parenting is Heart Word gives you the practical tools and easy-to-follow steps that will revolutionise how you:-

This is a great help for parents. It is also a wonderful book for teachers and all who are in constant interaction with children and want to impact the lives of children in a meaningful way. It guides us in going beyond modifying behaviour to intentionally reaching a child's heart to facilitate lasting change. Parenting is Heart Work is full of real-life examples as well as practical suggestions for parents of children of every age.



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Renew Items Search Library Database Reviews Recent Acquisitions Most Popular Titles Thematic Reading Lists Projects D & N Website Church Website Contact Us	April 07 29.04.07 Reviewed by: Maria Lui Your Boy - raising a godly son in an ungodly world Author: Vicki Courtney Book Ref: BV 4529.18 COU "As mothers we have a brief time to make a godly impact on our sons; to grow the next generation of godly men. It is perhaps the highest calling God can give a woman." In this book, Vicki Courtner takes us on a journey from the birth of our son to his adulthood in our quest to raise godly sons. From Hot Wheels to hormones, the author shares very candidly from her own trials and triumphs in bringing up 2 sons to be godly in a sex saturated world. She urges us moms to do our part to equip our sons at every stage of their life with tools that they will need to grow into godly men. Vicki addresses the dangers of online gaming, internet chats and instant messaging in our son's world. She also writes very openly about the dangers of pornography, highlighting to us unsuspecting areas where moral impurity may infiltrate, drumming home hard, the importance of purity. The other topic covered by the author that got me thinking was about the kind of mom that I am. Vicki shares about a Little League Mom wanting her son inthe front line of the games all the time; a Lifeguard Mom, always bailing her son out when he is in trouble; a Roller Coaster Mom, manipulating the son, holding him ransom to hte mom's emotions; and a Holy Spirit Mom, always hovering around the boy, telling him what and how to do, unable to let go. She reminds us that the kind of mom that we are to our sons today will have an impact on our sons' character, outlook in life and future. Wow! This book really brough home the point that being a mom is not just about meeing my sons' basic needs for the here and now, but it is about looking ahead - it is about laying a good spiritual foundation, preparing them for the roles they will take on in the future be it at work, or being a devoted and loving husband, a caring and dedicated father, a spiritual leader in his home. And most importantly, pointing each of them to Jesus and things eternal. Being a mom of 3 sons myself, this book brought a lot of things that I am not aware of to my attention. It is an easy to read book filled with many wonderful eye opening gems. A great book for moms with sons. Similar Titles: Every Young Man's Battle -Strategies for Victory in the Real World of Sexual Temptation by Stephen Arterburn, Fred Stoeker & Mike Yorkey. BV 4551.3 ETH. Your Girl - raising a godly daughter in an ungodly world. Must read for moms with daughters by Vicki Courtney. BV 4529.18 COU. Secret Keeper - the delicate power of modesty by Dannah Gresh. BT 708 GRE. Preparing Your Daughter for Every Woman's Battle - Creative Conversations about sexual and emotional integrity by Shannon Ethridge. BT 708 ETH. 29.04.07 DVD Reviewed by: Maria Lui Be Still - and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 Featuring: Dr Henry Cloud, Richard Foster, Max Lucado and Beth Moore DVD Ref: DVD BES Be Still is an extraordinary film that demonstrates contemplative prayer as a vital part of our everyday lives and as a remedy for the ills of the frenzied, fast paced, modern world. Featuring interviews with some of today's most highly respected authors, educators, and ministers, like Dr. Henry Cloud, Dallas Willard, Max Lucado, and Beth Moore. Be Still examines the importance of silent, reflective prayer as a way to truly be open to receiving God's guidance. This remarkable film also features a useful "how to" section that shows how contemplative prayer can be used by anyone at anytime to better one's life and reaffirm that which is truly important. 15.04.07 Reviewed by: Mr Philip Poh Heo Hock Church on Sunday, Work on Monday - the challenge of fusing Christian values with business life Authors: Laura Nash & Scotty McLennan Book Ref: BV 4596 BUS.N Before moving into Christian ministry full-time, I have been in the civil service, the corporate world and in business. Through them all, there have been times when "holding fast to the faith" is easier said than done; times when I questioned the relevance of the Christian faith, chose to compromise and then struggled with guilt for having done so. There have also been times when God miraculously delivered me from moral and ethical dilemmas and other "sticky" situations. And during those times when He chose not to, He assured me of His presence, His grace and His strength to go through them. Through all these experiences, God was shaping and sharpening my understanding of the values that Christians hold vis-a-vis management, corporate and business practices. I am now even more convinced that the God who we worship, as revealed in the Bible, is real, relevant and connected to our workplaces, "out there" in the "secular world". Unless and until we recognise that "connectedness" between God and the workplaces and strive to demonstrate it, we may dilute or lose our Christian faith. The many management spirituality programmes from "gurus" and celebrities who teach "faith and work" mixed with "Eastern religions; humanistic ethics and psychology: may also distract us. Nash and McLennan recognise this. They ask whether there is a platform on which Christians in the "secular world" can engage their faith in their workplaces before distraction, dilution and loss take place. In this seminal work, they first reviewed what the workplaces in the "secular world" have become. They singled out six major realities: "the baby boomers", "the global economic environment", "the psychological stresses at work", "the mental paradigms", "post-modern thinking" and "secular spirituality". They then asked whether we could see the Christian faith in a framework of "espoused religion", catalytic religion" and "foundational religion" instead of a homogenous monolith that we understand traditionally. It is from such a framework that Christians find ways to demonstrate "connectedness" at the workplaces. Finally, the authors suggest processes by which we can work out the ways of "connectedness". This book is *NOT* a reference book or an anthology for quick and ad-hoc references. We have to read this book from the start in order to understand their proposals at the end. The ideas and issues are inter-linked, like layers of a "kueh lapis": baked separately but eaten altogether. I find that the authors' thinking behind the ideas and issues is equally important as the ideas and issues. Nonetheless, this is also NOT a book that spews "motherhood" statements and answers that fit all situations. That is what it should be because answers and responses to situations in one workplace will not be entirely the same for another workplace. Actually, as there are no conclusive answers, we cannot just breeze through the book. We are forced instead to frequently stop, reflect on what we have read and spend time and effort to work out thoughts out. But I daresay that the fleshing out of answers and responses to situations is worthwhile. Finally, and because of what this book is NOT, I find this book more helpful and constructive. It is quite unlike the many I have already read on "faith and work" that offer simplistic solutions and "know-hows". In fact, the framework of "espoused religion", "catalytic religion" and "foundational religion" is a good set-up for me to assess the effectiveness of what I read in those other books. 01.04.07 Reviewed by: Maria Lui Parenting is Heart Work Authors: Dr Scott Turansky & Joanne Miller Book Ref: BV 4529 TUR DVD Ref: DVD TUR.P Many of us parents use behaviour modification to get our children to do certain things... "If you finish up yoru homework, you can... play xbox or have potato chips or i wil buy you..." Sounds familiar? Unfortunately, children trained this way often develop a "What's in it for me?" mentality. "If I don't get something out of it, why should I do it? Why should I obey?" The authors remind us that "God is concerned with more than behaviour. He is interested in the heart. The heart contains motivations, emotions, convictions and values. A heart-based approach to parenting looks deeper. Instead of just getting things done, parents look for long-term change in their children. A heart-based approach shares values and reasons behind rules. In this book, Dr Scott Turansky and Joanna Miller reveal how you can learn to truly reach your child's heart to teach, train and build a trememdous relationship. Parenting is Heart Word gives you the practical tools and easy-to-follow steps that will revolutionise how you:- Turn Correction times into learning experiences. Equip your children to accept responsibility for their mistakes and meditate on the right things. Influence and adjust the values and beliefs your children hold. Maintain relationship with your children through love and emotional connectedness. This is a great help for parents. It is also a wonderful book for teachers and all who are in constant interaction with children and want to impact the lives of children in a meaningful way. It guides us in going beyond modifying behaviour to intentionally reaching a child's heart to facilitate lasting change. Parenting is Heart Work is full of real-life examples as well as practical suggestions for parents of children of every age. The DVD kit is also available. Great resource for small groups.

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