Synopses & Reviews
Real Life Stuff for Women: On Disappointment Waking Up from the Dream of a Lifetime You once dreamed of a life of Prince Charmings and fairy-tale endings. But now that you've grown up and arrived at womanhood, those dreams seem so far out of reach. Your husband isn't quite the guy you thought you married, your kids face challenges you never dreamt of, you have to work a lot more than you expected just to make ends meet, your spiritual life is a joke, and even the bedroom wallpaper you saved up for just looks wrong. How in the world can you cope with constant disappointment at every level of life? If your life feels far off the mark, you can overcome the disappointment with this stimulating new discussion guide. It brings together literary and cultural insights, conversation starters, and key passages from The Message. And it will give you fresh, realistic hope and purpose for the days ahead.
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High school is full of temptations. How can you stay focused on God? This book tells about teenagers in the Bible and how they handled hard issues. Their examples can help you remember your identity in Christ when life gets hard.
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By looking at the lives of some famous teenagers from the Bible, learn how you can deal with the rigors and temptations of high school life without giving up.
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Following Christ isn't easy--especially in high school. You know full-well the pressures and stress that high schoolers experience today. As if it wasn't hard enough to try to pass A.P. English, make the varsity hockey team, and stay out of trouble, you're constantly hearing about how you need to be a "good Christian." It's not easy. Being Christian might be tough, but it's worth it. How to Stay Christian in High School is all about handling the temptations and pressures you face every day. There are a lot of teenagers in the Bible who also faced huge issues in their life. Their examples will encourage you to make a difference in your world--to be in the world but not of it.
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Life is full of disappointments. This refreshing Bible study guide can provide realistic hope and stimulating purpose to help women overcome their broken dreams.
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How in the world can women cope with constant disappointment at every level of life? This refreshing discussion guide will give you fresh, realistic hope and purpose for the days ahead.
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About the Author
Gerali holds two doctorates (D.Phil.; DLitt) from Oxford Graduate School, U.S.A. in Religion & Societal Studies/Counseling Psychology and his Masters degree (M.Ed.) in Counseling Psychology with specialties in Adolescent Development & Disorders from Loyola University, Chicago. Dr. Gerali also did post-doctoral work in Sexuality/Sexual development and dysfunctions at Loyola Stritch Medical Center, Chicago. He formerly served as the Chair of the Department of Youth Ministries/Adolescent Studies at Judson College in Elgin, IL.; Founder & Director of the International Center for Youth Ministry (ICMA), Elgin, IL.; and as the Director of Graduate Studies in Youth Ministry at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary, Lombard IL. Most recently he served as Professor of Youth Ministry/Practical Theology and Director of the undergraduate degree program in Youth Ministry at Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA.
Steve has been published many times, his latest books include The Struggle (2001); How to Stay Christian in High School (2004) and his newest book, Teenage Guys: Exploring the Issues that Teenage Guys Face and the Strategies to Help Them, (2006). He also wrote a regular column in Youthworker Journal entitled Renovatus. Dr. Gerali has conducted continuing education seminars at and workshops for organizations such as The International Center for Learning (ICL); Youth for Christ, International; Compassion International; Urban Youth Worker Institute (UYWI); the U.S. Military, professional Sports & Athletic organizations and Youth Specialties. Steve serves as a lecturer in Youth Ministry for 6 North American Colleges and Seminaries and has trained youth workers and/or worked with students in 18 countries. His wit, understanding of teenagers and culture have positioned “Dr. G” or “Doc” (as many of his students refer to him) to speak to High School and Junior High students, as well as youth workers and parents, world-wide.
Prior to his work in academia Steve served for over 25 years as Pastor of Student Ministries in various churches including Calvary Memorial Church, Oak Park, IL.; Trinity Bible Church, Phoenix, AZ.; and, Willow Creek Community Church, South Barrington, IL.
Steve and his wife Jan live in Southern California and are now “empty nesters”. Their oldest daughter Andrea and her husband Matt as well as their youngest daughter, Alison all reside nearby in Southern California.