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FITTED PIECES (BOOK)
Fitted Pieces: A Guide for Parents Educating Children Overseas, Edited by Janet R. Blomberg and David F. Brooks ~ "What about the education of our children?" is one of the first questions asked by parents preparing for overseas work. This book offers hope for parents in working out all the details. It equips them to make informed decisions for their children that are workable and appropriate for the family whatever their situation. Some of the topics covered are: educational decision-making and evaluating your options, choosing a national school, getting started in home schooling overseas, parenting and educating third-culture kids, second language issues, on-line schooling options, transitioning between education options, serving students with learning disabilities,and child protection.
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NEW LIFE STUDY TESTAMENT
Christian Literature International - New Life Version ~ At over 500 + pages, this book provides the entire New Testament and also a 175 page study guide broken up into 55 short chapters for easier understanding. This study guide, written by Gleason H. Ledyard has 9 main headings, all with the same thought of: 1. What the Word of God Teaches About God, 2. ....About Itself, 3. ....About Christ, 4. ....About the Holy Spirit, 5.....About Angels & Demons, 6. ....About Man, 7. ....About Sin, 8. ....About the Church, 9. ....About the Last Things. This version of the N.T. was written with only 850 different words - making it the perfect doctrinal and scripturally sound ESL, EFL, or TESOL text book or for discipling and mentoring in foreign countries. Study helps include a Topical Study Outline, a Word List, a Topical Verse Finder, and Happenings in the Gospels.
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PREPARE FOR BATTLE *BASIC TRAINING IN SPIRITUAL WARFARE
by Neal & Yvonne Pirolo ~ Before time began, war was declared in heaven. Throughout the ages it has raged relentlessly. And today, affecting your life and mine, warfare in two areanas - the inward battle and the battle for lost souls, continues out of control. To live in the victory that Christ won for us on Calvary, we must PREPARE FOR BATTLE! "I hate war!" Neal declares in his opening paragraph. "But my hatred for the enemy of our souls is greater than my avhorrence of war!" Making reference to over 700 Scriptures that point to victory in battle, Neal drives home the importance of understanding the basics of spiritual wafare. Each chapter is followed by practical insights written by Yvonne from her experiences. Real problems are followed by Biblical solutions to gain victory in Christ.
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THE ABC APPROACH TO PREVENTING THE SEXUAL TRANSMISSION OF HIV
Christian Connections for International Health (CCIH) and Medical Service Corporation International (MSCI) have joined together to create an indepth look at the ABC approach (Abstain, Be Faithful, or Use Condoms). In a question and answer format, the ABC approach is discussed from a variety of perspectives - all documented by many top professionals leading the way in HIV research. The U.S. Agency for International Development has recently adopted the ABC approach as the model of HIV prevention for generalized epidemics, using Uganda's success as a model. This 80 - plus page paperback is loaded with statistics, charts, graphs and more, that will educate all those working in HIV/AIDS infected areas, of this valuable ABC method.
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THE CAUSE OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
by Richard J. Edlin ~ "A practical guide to educating our young from a truly Christian perspective." Richard Edlin states that his desire for this book "is that it will encourage parents in Christian schools to examine the biblical reasons for the existence of their shcools, to ensure that these reasons are stated and reflected in every activity of the school, and to make sure that these reasons are conveyed purposefully to successive generations of parents." He also writes to help teachers prepare their students not to be another generation of pew-sitters, but to be strong, salt and light ambassadors of the Good News in every avenue of life. Topics include 1)The integrity and vision of the Christian school 2)Foundations for Curriculum in the Christian school 3)Resource selection in the Christian school 4)The Christian school in a Missions Context, and 5)The Christian teacher in the public school.
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