Books with author Mandy Stanley

Break free from the destructive power of guilt, anger, greed, and jealousy. Divorce. Job loss. Estrangement from family members. Broken friendships. The difficult circumstances you are dealing with today are likely being fed by one of four emotional forces that compels you to act in undesirable ways, sometimes even against your will. Andy Stanley explores each of these destructive forces—guilt, anger, greed, and jealousy—and how they infiltrate your life and damage your relationships. He says that, left unchallenged they have the power to destroy your home, your career, and your friendships. In Enemies of the Heart, Andy offers practical, biblical direction to help you fight back, to take charge of those feelings that mysteriously control you, and to restore your broken relationships. Includes a six-week discussion guide—a valuable resource for small groups!Previously released as It Came from Within

Once upon a time there was a version of our faith that was practically . . . irresistible.But that was then. Today we preach, teach, write, and communicate as if nothing has changed. As if “The Bible says it” still settles it.It’s time to hit pause on much of what we’re doing and consider the faith modeled by our first-century brothers and sisters who had no official Bible, no status, and humanly speaking, little chance of survival.What made their message so compelling, so defensible, so irresistible?What did they know that we don’t?Buckle up . . . you’re about to find out. In this six-session video study, Andy Stanley will invite you to embrace the version of faith that, against all odds, initiated a chain of events resulting in the most significant and extensive cultural transformation the world has ever seen. A version we must embrace if we are to be salt and light in an increasingly savorless and dark world.Sessions include:Simply ResistibleBrand-New AgreementThe Bible According to JesusThe Irresistible EthicWhat Love RequiresA New ApproachThis pack contains one DVD and one study guide.

A vision. You as a leader may have it, but has your organization caught it? If a leader's vision is all about what could be and what should be, why are you buried under what is? Noted author and pastor Andy Stanley points out that if followers don't get the vision, it's because the leaders haven't delivered it. He reveals the three reasons vision doesn't stick. And then he delivers three ways to make vision stick, to make you a leader worth following:1. Cast vision strategically: defining your vision.2. Celebrate vision systematically: regularly rejoicing in the successes3. Live your vision continuously: putting your vision into practice in your own lifeWith Making Vision Stick, you'll learn how to propel you and your organization forward on the vision God has granted you.

Discover shapes and complete fun creative activities with stickers.In this book, Arty Mouse introduces familiar scenes from a child's world, inviting children to finish each one with the sticker shapes included.Perfect for supporting learning, Sticker Doodles titles encourage children to independently complete the activities whilst learning about the world around them. Early learning through art for children aged 3-6.Helps develop fine motor skillsIncludes notes for parents and age-graded outcomes, in line with the US Common Core State Standards Initiative.Watch children's confidence grow! 'Brilliant and highly recommended' - Creative Play Awards'An excellent way to encourage children to experiment' - Parents in Touch'Top 15 activity books for kids' - The Independent

Discover shapes and complete fun creative activities with stickers.Join Arty Mouse and his friends and discover animals big and small, finishing each one with the sticker shapes included.Perfect for encouraging independent learning, Sticker Doodles titles encourage children to independently complete the activities whilst learning about the world around them. Early learning through art for children aged 3-6.Helps develop fine motor skillsIncludes notes for parents and age-graded outcomes, in line with the US Common Core State Standards Initiative.Watch children's confidence grow! 'Brilliant and highly recommended' - Creative Play Awards'An excellent way to encourage children to experiment' - Parents in Touch'Top 15 activity books for kids' - The Independent

Break free from the destructive power of guilt, anger, greed, and jealousy. Divorce. Job loss. Estrangement from family members. Broken friendships. The difficult circumstances you are dealing with today are likely being fed by one of four emotional forces that compels you to act in undesirable ways, sometimes even against your will. Andy Stanley explores each of these destructive forces—guilt, anger, greed, and jealousy—and how they infiltrate your life and damage your relationships. He says that, left unchallenged they have the power to destroy your home, your career, and your friendships. In Enemies of the Heart, Andy offers practical, biblical direction to help you fight back, to take charge of those feelings that mysteriously control you, and to restore your broken relationships. Includes a six-week discussion guide—a valuable resource for small groups!Previously released as It Came from Within

Community. It's a word we often hear, but what does it really mean? And why is it so important to your spiritual life? Because you can’t grow spiritually unless you’re connected relationally. God designed us that way. He wants to use other people to grow us and he wants to use us to grow other people.In this 8-session video-based study (DVD/digital video sold separately), specifically designed for launching new small groups well, you’ll explore how building deep relationships with the people in your small group and serving in the larger community around you will grow your faith. You’ll learn why your unique story matters… to God and to the people you do life with.Community is a great way for small groups to grow together and for churches to connect new people in their congregation. This conversation guide is a necessary tool walking you through each session with group starters, leader’s notes, discussion questions, and weekly reading.Sessions include:Show UpPursue GodJoin InBe Real Part 1Be Real Part 2Be Real Part 3Be the ChurchBe TogetherDesigned for use with Community Video Study (sold separately).

Lettice is a little rabbit with big dreams! As Lettice hops around on the hill with her family she sees a little bird flying overhead, swooping and looping and then soaring away. 'How wonderful it must be to fly, ' Lettice thinks and from that moment she makes up her mind that somehow or other she will... She tries flapping her arms and even flapping her ears but no matter how hard she tries she can't lift off the ground. But then Lettice hears a whirring sound and she sees a small plane flying overhead. Lettice follows the plane until eventually she sees it land. It is just the right size for a small, plump rabbit and Lettice can't resist trying the little seat. Suddenly the plane makes a loud rumbling noise. It lurchs forward and jolts... up... up... up... into the sky... beginning the most exciting adventure of Lettice's life

Creative play is an important part of a child's development, so give them a head start with the help of Arty Mouse and his colorful friends.1, 2, 3...go! Arty Mouse makes learning numbers 1 to 10 lots of fun in this draw, wipe clean, and use-again book with a pen. Colorful pages full of things to count, numbers to write, and pictures to finish will help children age 3 and up get to grips with both their number and creative skills, as they master the art of '1, 2, 3.' Early learning through art for children aged 3-6.Helps develop fine motor skillsEasy to use - comes with wipe clean pages and a pen!Includes notes for parents and age-graded outcomes, in line with the US Common Core State Standards Initiative.Watch children's confidence grow! 'Brilliant and highly recommended' - Creative Play Awards'An excellent way to encourage children to experiment' - Parents in Touch'Top 15 activity books for kids' - The Independent