The Joy of Encouragement: Unlock the Power of Building Others Up

Marc Notes: Subtitle on cover: Unlock the power of building others up.; Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-194) and index.; Description based on print version record.; EBSCO complete collection. Brief Description: An encouragement itself, this book allows you to bask in God's love while simultaneously giving it away. Watch as the world is radically reshaped...one word at a time. Scriptural, uplifting!Biographical Note: Dr. David Jeremiah is the senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church in San Diego, California, where he also serves as chancellor of San Diego Christian College. He's the founder of Turning Point, a ministry committed to providing sound Bible teaching through national radio and television broadcasting. Dr. Jeremiah lives in southern California with his wife. They have four grown children and eight grandchildren. Publisher Marketing: The Greatest Healing Agent Known to Mankind What is loneliness but the echo of an unanswered cry for love? What is the wounded soul but one aching for hope? Although most people have not received a minute's training in medicine, "everyone" can offer "anyone" the greatest power of healing available: that of encouragement. In this readable, practical, and enjoyable book, popular pastor, author, and radio minister Dr. David Jeremiah examines the heart of encouragement--self-giving, genuine love--and shows how we can eagerly, easily lift up those around us. An encouragement itself, "The Joy of Encouragement" is scriptural and uplifting, enabling you to bask in God's love while simultaneously giving it away. The world is about to be radically reshaped...one word at a time. What is loneliness but an unanswered cry for love? Lift Up the Defeated What is a wounded soul but one aching for hope? Redirect a Life "You "wield the power to heal the hurting. "You "hold the words to affirm the doubting. In this readable, practical, and enjoyable book, Dr. David Jeremiah examines the heart of self-giving, genuine love--and shows how you can easily, readily, and simply offer healing and life to those around you...to your family, friends, neighbors, and even perfect strangers. Scriptural and uplifting, "The Joy of Encouragement" is an uplift in itself. You'll find yourself basking in God's love while giving it away. Change the world...one word at a time. Praise for "The Joy of Encouragement" "If you need a fresh start, a new beginning, a renewed hope, then this is the book for you." "--Joseph Aldrich, former president, Multnomah Bible College ""Do any two elements of life go together more naturally than hope and encouragement? David Jeremiah offers both in "The Joy of Encouragement." Highly recommended." "--Bruce Wilkinson, bestselling author ""A compelling call for us to infect our despairing and discouraged world with hope and encouragement. This is a strategic book for those of us who want to be used as helpers and healers on behalf of Christ." "--Joseph Stowell, senior teaching pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel and seventh president, Moody Bible Institute " Contributor Bio:  Jeremiah, David David Jeremiah is the pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church in San Diego, California, where he also give services as rector of Christian Heritage College. Author of a dozen of books, he is a speaker in conferences about the Bible in chapels. He and his wife, Donna, have four children. Two of their children are married and they also have one grandchild. SPANISH BIO: David Jeremiah es pastor de Shadow Mountain Community Church en San Diego, California, donde tambien presta servicio como rector de Christian Heritage College. Es autor de una docena de libros y es un orador regular en conferencias sobre la Biblia y en capillas del deporte profesional. el y su esposa Donna tienen cuatro hijos, dos de ellos casados, y un nieto.