Don't Sink Your Own Ship: 20 Spiritual Lessons You Dont Have to Learn the Hard Way

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Don't Sink Your Own Ship equips believers with simple truths for living fulfilling lives, because sometimes it's all too easy to sail into trouble unnecessarily. In this lighthearted guide, bestselling author and Bible teacher, Max Anders, gives powerfully practical insights that, if heeded, can keep you afloat in even the most treacherous of seas.

Generously punctuated by interesting and sometimes outrageous stories, Max walks readers through 20 spiritual lessons, providing biblical clarity on problems we all face. Each lesson includes application questions, scripture references, and recommended reading. The book's format and the teaching guideline included at the end make this an ideal small group resource.

Whether you read this book individually or as a group, you'll get a fresh grip on transforming truths, like:

• The small stuff in life will build up to become big stuff, if you let it.
• We become what we think about.
• We are created for love. It's the principle of existence and its only end.
• Success is being faithful to what God asks of us and leaving the results to Him
• Unless we are willing to forgive, our wounds will never heal.

Truth seekers, new Christians, and established Christians alike will benefit from the simple reminders that this book provides. You don't have to learn your lessons the hard way.

Reviews

'If I had read this when I was eighteen, it would have saved me a lot of heartache. This is a great guide, handbook, blueprint, road map, compass, trail, and foundation for life. Read it for yourself, and give it to your children.' * Stephen Arterburn, cofounder, Minirth-Meier New Life Clinics *
'Simple is not the same as easy. The Christian life is far from easy, but Max has taken something hard and made it much simpler for us. If you are looking for a place to jump-start your walk with God, get back to basics, or help someone start their journey with God on the right foot, Don't Sink Your Own Ship is a wonderful guide.' * Dr. Marcus Warner, president, Deeper Walk International, author of A Deeper Walk: A Proven Path for Developing a More Vibrant Faith *
'The wisdom of the Bible is designed to reveal the underlying moral and spiritual realities God has built into His creation. Max Anders has tapped into that wisdom to spell out for us some of the ways things work in God's world. Always readable and well illustrated, Don't Sink Your Own Ship will help more than a few readers avoid some divinely placed brick walls and find the way God wills them to take.' * Duane Litfin, former president, Wheaton College *
'Max has done it again! Don't Sink Your Own Ship is a must-read. Simple, clear, biblical, entertaining, convicting, and lifechanging. I teach a class on the spiritual life. I've just discovered an excellent text for the course. Max's insights, authenticity, and practicality make the book a ten-plus. I thoroughly and completely endorse it.' * Joe C. Aldrich, former president, Multnomah Bible College and Seminary *
'Max Anders gives you a working knowledge of life's non-negotiables and a proven plan to turn them into 'second nature' traits in your heart.' * Tim Kimmel, author, Little House on the Freeway *
'If you want to be a healthy, balanced Christian--this book holds the keys.' * Rick Warren, founding pastor, Saddleback Church *

Author Bio

Max Anders (Th.M. Dallas Theological Seminary, D.Min Western Seminary) is the author of over 20 books and the creator and general editor of the 32 volume Holman Bible Commentary. Dr. Anders has taught on the college and seminary level, is one of the original team members with Walk Thru the Bible Ministries, and has pastored for over 20 years. He is the founder and president of 7 Marks, Inc., a ministry specializing in support for local churches (www.7marks.org).