The second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence begins with the following statement: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness... After writing the Declaration of Independence, it took our nation almost ninety years to recognize that the Right of Liberty expressed by our Founding Fathers was a Right of all men, not just the wealthy or the white. If what was written in 1776 was true at that time, then it had to be true...

Rob Fischer writes, "Having grown up in a semi-rural suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota, I never viewed my childhood as unique or out-of-the-ordinary. But my wife-raised in Chicago-assures me otherwise. Largely because of her laughter and amazement over my childhood escapades and because of her prompting to do so, I've agreed to preserve these stories in Becoming Tarzan. I hope you find as much enjoyment in reading them as I did living them " If you're a Baby Boomer, you'll no doubt relate well with the author's fancifully true anecdotes from the 50s and 60s. If you were born sometime after...

Strategies for Discipleship is a small group curriculum. The Strategies for Discipleship are relational skills that equip followers of Jesus in propelling themselves and others forward in their relationship with God. The Strategies for Discipleship are biblical, relational, transferable disciple-making skills. We present these skills in a seven-week, small group format with both personal projects and small group discussion elements. The goal of Strategies for Discipleship is a deeper relationship with God that results in life change-life change in you and in others whom you lead, interact...

This is a book on finding God to be enough when the pain doesn't go away. My chief purpose in writing this book is to come along side you through the fellowship of suffering. You may be looking for answers, and I hope many of your questions will be answered in this book. But beyond the mere words on these pages, please allow me to walk together with you to the One who alone has all the answers. God has answers beyond those of the intellect and even of the heart. May you know and rest in the Most High God, who loves you, cares for you, and even likes you Knowing God is ultimately more...

In Rogue Principles That Grow Church Community, we look more closely at the phenomenon of church family and seek to answer the question of how to grow closer as a church family. The Bible doesn't come out and tell us, "To function well as a church family, do these ten things." However, it does give us some powerful principles and guidelines to follow. We've identified five Rogue Principles from Scripture to help us function well as a church family. These Rogue Principles yield revolutionary results and radical change. Find out how God can use the Rogue Principles as a catalyst to launch you...

God created us for relationship with him, but what does that look like? How do we interact with God? What does he expect from us? We are to love God, but what is this about enjoying him? Two-way communication is a hallmark of any relationship, so how does communication function in our relationship with God? How does God speak to us? How do we recognize his voice? What do we do with what he tells us? Rob seeks to answer all these questions and more through the Scriptures and lots of examples from his own life, so that you too may be enthralled with God "Rob Fischer enjoys God and this book is...

As followers of Christ, God has ordained that we should each team up with other men around us. In warfare, the one who goes off by himself and leaves his unit is AWOL. He's a deserter. The victors team up together. They stand and fight together. They care for and support one another. This book is a practical book on how to do that in everyday life. Comrades in Arms challenges men to pursue Christ in the company of other men. We call this spiritual partnership. Spiritual partnership with other men who are following Christ is one of the most powerful, yet most neglected means for deepening our...

Communication is one of the most strategic factors on the battlefield. Open communication lines are vital for coordination and execution of the mission. If the enemy can intercept or disrupt our communications, our mission is at risk. Prayer is our communication link with God. Is it any wonder that the evil one would like nothing better than to disrupt our communications with God? If our communication with the Father is interrupted, our relationship is jeopardized. Jesus Christ has put us on alert until He returns. Jesus urges us to "be on the alert," "keep watch," and "be ready." One of the...

Jesus Christ provides us with the model for practicing solitude. Of Jesus, Luke writes, "Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed." (Luke 5:16) Here's a simple definition of solitude: getting alone with God in the absence of noise and distraction. Solitude is getting alone with God. Solitude is not simply getting alone. It's getting alone with God. In solitude, we go out to spend time with God alone. Solitude is neither loneliness, nor the hermit lifestyle of isolation. Solitude only has meaning in the context of relationships. The deeper any relationship, the greater our need is for...