John Zehring Books 

Where to start

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A woman told me that she wanted to order one of my books, but when she looked on Amazon there were too many so she did not know where to start.  To aid readers who are thinking of buying one of my books, I offer the following the following suggestions:

 

MOST SIGNIFICANT BOOK:  Psalm 23:  An Everyday Psalm

 

MOST FUN TO WRITE:  Is Not This the Carpenter?  A Peek at His Nazareth Woodshop

RECENT FAVORITES: 

The Bible Top Ten Lists

Advent Calendar Messages for 30 Days of Awaiting

Comfort in a Time of Sorrow

Social Justice and Christian Faith:  Essays by Rev. John Zehring

Rabbouni:  Twelve Teaching Methods of Jesus

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BEST DEVOTIONAL BOOKS:  I’ve written a series called “Treasures from…” which lend themselves well to devotional reading.  To start, consider…

Majestic is Thy Name:  Devotions from the Psalms

Treasures from Mark:  GEMS for You from the Gospel of Mark

Treasures from Proverbs:  GEMS for You from the Book of Proverbs

 

BEST FOR BIBLE STUDY:  Favorite Parables from Jesus of Nazareth

 

BEST FOR GROUP DISCUSSIONS:

Afterlife?  Discussions for Curious Christians about Life After Death

If God Is Spirit, What Is the Holy Spirit?  Discussions for Curious Christians

Hard Sayings of Jesus:  Discussions for Curious Christians

Miracles?  Discussions for Curious Christians about Jesus’ Miracles

Lent Discussions for Curious Christians:  Conversations in the Purple Season

 

BEST FOR COMFORT: 

Comfort in a Time of Sorrow

Anxious?  A Booklet of Bible Verses for When You Feel Anxious

Be Still My Soul:  Soothing Hymn Meditations

       Worn Down?  Spiritual Refreshment in Times of Weariness

       Spiritual First Aid Kit

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BEST FOR INSPIRATION:  Seven Mantras to Shape Your Day:  Bible Verses to Improve How You See Things

 

BEST FOR CHURCHES WANTING TO GROW IN ATTENDANCE: 

Get Your Church Ready to Grow:  A Guide to Building Attendance & Participation

 

BEST FOR CHURCHES WANTING TO GROW IN GIVING:  

Beyond Stewardship:  A Church Guide to Generous Giving Campaigns

 

BEST FOR DEACONS:  Visiting on Behalf of Your Church:  A Guide for Deacons, Care Teams and Those Who Visit

 

BEST FOR CLERGY:

Pastoral Leadership and Church Administration

Clergy Negotiating Guide:  Don’t Sell Yourself Short

Clergy Public Speaking Guide:  Improve What You Already Do Well

 

BEST FOR IMPROVING PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS:

Public Speaking for Executives. Leaders & Managers

Persuade them:  Public Speaking to Convince

Eulogies, Introductions and Special Occasion Speeches:  Tips for When You Are Asked to Speak Well of Another.

 

BEST FOR INTERESTING HYMN STORIES:

Hymns:  Their Stories and Their Messages

(includes 4 other books by John Zehring on hymns of peace, loving the earth, soothing hymn meditations, and hymns of Christian commitment)  

Hymns of Christmas:  Their Stories and Their Messages

Hymns of Gratitude:  Their Stories and Their Messages

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