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Books by SeniorLifestyle contributors

Greg Asimakoupoulos (Rhymes & Reasons)

Barbara Greenleaf

Bill Nichols

Dan Seagren (Senior Moments)

• The Harmonious Church

  Many are concerned about difficulties churches and pastors often encounter. At times the causes are obvious. There may be a mis-match, a power struggle, misunderstanding, incompetence; there could be unreal expectations, unfair comparisons, overwork or indolence, malice or animosity, jealousy, resentment or avarice. Often this leads to acrimony, animosity and ultimately, dissonance. A subtitle could have been expressed as CPR: CLERGY PARISH RELATIONSHIPS. If a congregation is near death, CPR might be beneficial, if not too late. If a congregation or a minister is spiritually ill, suffers from a debilitating disease, is out of shape or malnourished, where do we turn? Are there ecclesiastical physicians, pharmacists, physical therapists and paramedics readily available? (2015)

• Love Carved in Wood

  This book is unique as an approach to the life and ministry of Jesus, more preoccupied with what Jesus did than what he said. It follows the Lord from the rickety manger to the rugged cross with glimpses in between of a carpenter shop, rough handles of a plow, doors and chairs and well-crafted yokes made of wood. Although there is some "sanctified imagination," the basic ideas are taken from Scripture and worked creatively into the text. You will tramp over the hills and valleys in the Holy Land with the author and he'll take you to the old Minnesota homestead where he relives some of his childhood adventures while spending summers on the farm. (2015)

• When Barkk Barks, Listen!: What's the Right Pet for You?

  This is an amazing story. If you own a pet or are thinking about it, this book is for you. It begins with an amazing dog named Barkk who tells much of the story as all kinds of pets are investigating, (2007)




• I'll Retire Tomorrow

  (1997)




• Love Carved in Stone: Ten Commandements (Bible commentary for laymen)

  (1983)




• Uncommon Prayers for Couples

  (1980)




• Prayers Under Pressure

  (1979)




• Good Morning, Lord: Devotions for Young Adults

  (1977)




• Couples in the Bible: A Discussion Guide (Contemproary discussion series)

  (1972)




• Tune In: Discussion Starters for Youth Groups (Contemproary discussion series)

  (1972)

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James N. Watkins (Hope & Humor)

Additional books referred to in SeniorLifestyle articles

Editor's Note: We're in the process of expanding the Store list to include all references to books in SeniorLifestyle articles, so check back for updates every week. Last updated: March 26, 2021

Mitch Anthony, The New Retirementability: Planning Your Life and Living Your Dreams...at Any Age You Want
(referenced in "Being a Senior Today" by Dan Seagren, October 6, 2019)

Paul Brand and Philip Yancey, The Gift of Pain
(referenced in "Growing My Faith in the Face of Death" by Timothy Keller / The Atlantic, March 25, 2021)

Chip and Joanna Gaines, The Magnolia Story
(referenced in "Surviving or Thriving?" by Dan Seagren, August 20, 2017)

David P Gushee, Righteous Gentiles of the Holocaust, Kingdom Ethics, The Sacredness of Human Life, Changing Our Mind,
(referenced in "Truth Decay" by David Gushee / Baptist News Global, January 30, 2021)

Timothy Keller, Hope in Times of Fear: The Resurrection and the Meaning of Easter
(referenced in "Growing My Faith in the Face of Death" by Timothy Keller / The Atlantic, March 25, 2021)

Philip Yancey, Guidance: Making Sense of God's Directions
(referenced in "Lessons from Back to the Future" by James Watkins, October 21, 2015)

Louie Zamperini, Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption
(referenced in "Unbroken" by Greg Asimakoupoulos, December 21, 2014)