Well, my home blog page, at least...
In the hopes of making my blog easier (and therefore also SHORTER) for you all to read, I am consolidating all my many blog pages onto my home page "The View From Here".
So from now on, don't look on this page, but rather go to www.caranews.blog.com to catch up on my latest praise and prayer reports, Tree of Life news and my personal ramblings. THANKS! :)
Foreign to Familiar: A Guide to Understanding Hot - And Cold - Climate Cultures by Sarah A. Lanier
This book is available translated into Russian through Tree of Life Publishers. This project was completed in cooperation with and funded by Father's Care ministry. Write us at treeoflifeukraine@gmail.com to order. This is a GREAT book for anyone that lives, works or ministers in a cross-cultural environment. Understanding just basic general points about another culture will greatly improve communication and interaction.
Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers
***HELP US TRANSLATE THIS BOOK INTO RUSSIAN! READ ON FOR INFO HOW TO HELP...*** A re-telling of the Biblical story of the prophet Hosea and his wife Gomer set against the backdrop of the California Gold Rush. God's love, forgiveness, hope and healing in some of life's most painful situations (child abuse, rape, infedility, etc.)is the heart of this story. Rivers addresses these complicated issues with with compassion and wisdom. If you have read this book you know the powerful potential to touch people's lives. If you would like to know how you can help make this book available in Ukraine, contact me at treeoflifeukraine@gmail.com.
The Passion of Jesus Christ : Fifty Reasons Why He Came to Die by John Piper
This book is available translated into Russian through Tree of Life Publishers. This project was completed in cooperation with and funded by InLumine of Chernigov, Ukraine. Write us at treeoflifeukraine@gmail.com to order. This is one of my favorite kind of "bridge" books. It bridges all denominational lines with it's simple yet thoughtful, Biblically-based examination of the death of Jesus. Offering "50 Reasons Why He Had to Die", this is a great book for anyone who wants to truly consider THE most important event not only of all history, but of their own lives, as well.
Married and How to Stay That Way by Steve Carr
"***AVAILABLE SOON IN RUSSIAN!FIND OUT HOW TO HELP...*** Tree of Life is happy to soon offer yet another great "bridge" book. Written by one of the many wonderful teachers that I'm priviliged to call "my pastor", this is an invaluable tool to anyone who counsels married couples. Actually, it's great for anyone who is married, was married, would like to be married, or knows anyone who is married. :) You get the point. A thorough Biblical blue-print for dealing avoiding and dealing with some of the most common challenges in marriage. Steve is a veteran marriage counselor and his desire to honor and serve God by helping to strengthen and heal marriages is evident on every page. Please contact us at treeoflifeukraine@gmail.com if you would like to know how you can help support this latest publishing project.
