Comforting One Another by Karen Mains

Comforting One Another by Karen Mains continues the autobiographical series and uses Michelangelo's Pieta as a metaphor.  I reference the personal pain caused by writing Lonely No More in order to construct a theology around the meaning of mercy, with pietas from art, literature, film, news photography, poetry and real life building pictures of how God's love shows itself forth in the world.  This is a book for those who are suffering and for those who want to hold them. I define a pieta as any person or group of people holding a broken body facing any death-like scenario. I think this book has helped others; it certainly allowed me to make sense of my own pain.  This covers the age from 52-56.

The God Hunt by Karen Mains

The God Hunt by Karen Mains is an eye-opening book that offers deep insight into those seemingly ordinary moments when God intervenes in our lives with guidance, care and help.

Once you start the adventure you quickly realize that such moments happen more often than you think. You'll be drawn into deeper communion with God as you tune in to the many ways he answers prayer, shows evidence of His love, helps you do His work in the world and "works all things together for good."

Open Heart, Open Home by Karen Mains

Open Heart, Open Home by Karen Mains steps far beyond how-to-entertain you hints to explore the deeper concepts of Christian hospitality-the Biblical way to use your home and an open heart to care for others like God wants us to. Countless pastors have recommended this classic resource as the meaningful example of how the Holy Spirit ministers to and through us to make other people feel truly welcome and deeply wanted.

Go for the Goal - Becoming a Spiritual Champion

The 2012 Olympic Winter Games will be front-page news in America soon.  These upcoming events occur from July 27-August 12 in London, England, and feature world-class competitors who are vying to become recognized athletic champions.

Pastor, you can leverage all that media attention into spiritual lessons taught at your church!  Preach through the brand new sermon series Go for the Goal: Becoming a Spiritual Champion.  While they watch others on TV strive to become athletic champions, you'll encourage your congregation to put into practice what the Scriptures have to say about becoming spiritual champions

You can email Rose with any specific questions, or call 1-800-224-2735.  Visit the Mainstay Ministries for more details on this dynamic Go for the Gold Sermon Series and other various pastor resources.

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Best Storytelling Christian Book For Kids This Christmas 2011

Tales of the Kingdom Trilogy written by David and Karen Mains is one of the best books you can give to your kids on their birthdays or any occasion like Christmas.  This amazing book is beautifully illustrated to tickle every reader's imagination.  Each story will help nourish your kid's character and outlook in life.  Perfect for storytelling and bonding, the 12 allegories of this book is a great addition to your collection or a fabulous gift that you can give to a family member or friends.  If you're looking for the best storytelling Christian book to give this Christmas 2011, a nice picture book with a pinch of Christian values, then this book is best for you and your children.  Autographed copies are available at the Mainstay Ministries.

Church: Why Bother?

Philip Yancey asks the question that haunts many believers: Why should I bother with the church? From growing up in rural Georgia in a fundamentalist church to his experience at LaSalle Street Church in inner city Chicago, Philip reflects on the church, his own perceptions of it, and the various metaphors the Bible uses to describe it. Yancey's own early church experience set his faith back by many years. In Church: Why Bother? Yancey offers us a glimpse of his pilgrimage back to faith and to the church as a place of real community and spiritual vitality. This honest and insightful book will help you explore your questions about the place of the church in the life of faith and how to find spiritual connection and community.