A Man After God's Own Heart: Updated and Expanded

by Jim George

Overview

Would you like to have a real and lasting impact on the world around you?

God knows what it will take for you to experience the satisfaction that comes from living a life of purpose—His purpose. In A Man After God's Own Heart, you'll discover God's perfect design for how you can make a difference in all the key areas of your life:

• your marriage—what it means to love, lead, and protect your wife
• your children—the keys to training them up and shaping their hearts
• your work—modeling integrity and diligence in the workplace
• your church—discovering how and where God can use you
• your life example—letting others see God in your words and actions

Commit now to becoming a man after God's own heart—you'll find it the most rewarding pursuit ever!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780736959698
Publisher:	Harvest House Publishers
Publication date:	02/01/2015
Edition description:	Updated
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Jim George (1943 – 2023) and his wife, Elizabeth George, are Christian authors and speakers. Jim, author of A Husband After God’s Own Heart (a Gold Medallion finalist) and The Bare Bones Bible® Handbook, has MDiv and ThM degrees from Talbot Theological Seminary. He has served in various pastoral roles for 25 years and on The Master’s Seminary staff for ten years. Jim and Elizabeth are parents and grandparents.They love spending time with their family and enjoying beautiful Hawaiian sunsets.

Table of Contents

A Word of Welcome 7

Part 1 The Pursuit of God

1 What Is Your Heart's Desire? 11

2 Desiring Spiritual Growth 21

3 Making Spiritual Growth Happen 29

4 The Marks of a Man After God's Own Heart, Part I 39

5 The Marks of a Man After God's Own Heart, Part II 49

Part 2 The Pursuit of God's Priorities Your Wife

6 A Heart That Loves Your Wife, Part I 61

7 A Heart That Loves Your Wife, Part II 71

8 A Heart That Leads Your Wife 81

Your Children

9 A Heart That Loves Your Children 93

10 A Heart That Leads Your Children 103

Your Work

11 A Heart That Is Diligent at Work 115

12 A Heart That Glorifies God at Work, Part I 123

13 A Heart That Glorifies God at Work, Part II 135

Your Church

14 A Heart That Loves the Church 145

15 A Heart That Serves the Church 155

Your Witness

16 A Heart That Reaches Out 165

17 A Heart That Builds Bridges 177

Part 3 The Purpose of God

18 God's Purpose in You 187

19 Passing It On 195

A Final Word 205

Study Guide 209

How to Study the Bible-Some Practical Tips 241

A One-Year Bible Reading Plan 247

Notes 255