Bøger af James Banks

Bring Women Back To Your Room With Ease You have made it. The lights from the MGM Grand are gleaming down on you and the excitement of folks partying on the strip is all around you. People are making their way to the slot machines, rolling out chips at the poker tables, nearly every guy you see seems to be dressed in a suit with a loose tie hanging around his neck and everyone - sincerely everyone - is loading up their giant glasses with drinks outside in the open. Some would call this debauched. Others would call this heaven. To boot, some of the most attractive (and scantily clad) women you have ever seen are sprawled in every corner you set your eyes on, clearly looking for company. You are in Las Vegas, the self-appointed "Sin City" mecca of the world and you have one goal: Not to go back to your apartment alone. However there is a problem. You have heard the rumors and the infamous Vegas reputation has made its way upon your ears; that it will cost you a grip, or a grand, in a club or casino for you to get laid.

"In a time of high anxiety and fear, this book and the God to whom it refers is the antidote." --Steve Brown, broadcaster, author, professor The peace God offers us through prayer is more than just words. It's healing for our wounds and calm for our troubled hearts. It's love and acceptance when others misunderstand us and push us away. It's the freedom of a new identity in Him, defined not by how good we are but by how good He is. With biblical insights and inviting storytelling, James Banks shows how daily friendship with God brings us peace as we experience anxieties, suffer past hurts, and face chronic difficulties. See how God can transform you inside and out through the power of prayer. "James Banks points the way to a fresh discovery of the supernatural peace God has promised his people." --Jim Cymbala, senior pastor, The Brooklyn Tabernacle James Banks (DMin) makes his home in Durham, North Carolina, where James is the founding pastor of Peace Church. His books include Prayers for Prodigals, Praying the Prayers of the Bible, Praying the Prayers of the Bible for Kids, and Hope Lies Ahead, cowritten with his son, Geoff. Find out more by visiting JamesBanks.org.

Barry Silver's life is hissing down the hole in God's hourglass. He's broke, balding, overweight and living a life that he didn't plan...in Stroud. His wife hates him, his kids have turned into jabbering, texting, strangers and at forty-five, he's probably never going to be the pop-star he knows he was born to be. It's time to turn things around. With his best friend Terry, Barry embarks on a desperate journey to get noticed. With the help of an old Jamaican Reggae star, some Rohipnol and some pretty forceful persuasion tactics, Barry tries in earnest to break into the big-time. From Debut author James Banks comes a hilarious and touching tale of middle age and second chances.

What will happen to my child?Pacing the floor late at night. Waiting for the phone to ring. Dwelling in the guilt of what-ifs. These are common behaviors among parents of prodigals, whether their children are wayward teens or parents themselves. How do you handle the overwhelming dread of your son or daughter walking away from faith? When you've tried it all, what can you do? James Banks knows your pain two times over. And he offers an answer: Pray. In this updated edition of Prayers for Prodigals, you will find encouragement from a father who understands your pain, and one who has experienced the joy of answered prayer, of a prodigal restored. Out of his experience, he has gathered Scriptures, crafted prayer prompts for groups and individuals, and created a discussion guide for your journey. Each passage will help you come to the heavenly Father with gut-wrenching honesty and hope-filled persistence. As you face heartbreak and hopelessness, this book points to the ultimate source of peace. And encourages you and your family to trust Him.

"Come and talk with me." --Psalm 27:8 David cried out to the Lord for help when he was fearful, discouraged, even disobedient. The Israelites praised and thanked God for delivering them from the Egyptian army. The prophet Habakkuk continued to approach the Lord with a spirit of hope and joy--even though he knew his people would soon face difficult times. In the lives of many people throughout the Bible, we find examples of practical and relevant conversations with the One who says, "Come and talk with me."In Praying the Prayers of the Bible, you'll find a collection of Scriptural prayers for everyday living, intimate talks with God that will engage your spirit. Taken straight from the Word, these topically arranged petitions help you tell the Lord how much you appreciate Him, ask Him for wisdom and guidance, and so much more. Each section begins with a meditation and ends with "prayer starters" to guide you as you spend personal time with God.Respond to God's invitation to come into His presence, and experience His amazing power to do more than you could ever ask or imagine!

I woke up cold, angry, and sick. It was about four in the morning and I was laying on a hard cement floor on a mat about an inch thick. Due to rampant drug addiction, the county jail was overpopulated and there were no bunks left to sleep on. Being a heroin addict, I couldn't go more than 6 hours without dosing or I would be horribly sick. It had been almost 24. Every inch of my body was in pain and my skin was crawling. I couldn't think straight or even form coherent sentences, but the one thing that continually ran through my head was "How did I end up here? How did I end up like this?" Geoff's situation seemed hopeless. He had made a mess of his life. His parents struggled to understand the choices the son they loved so much made. And they prayed. Through the hurting, the questions, the frustrations. And through it all, God walked with them. Hope Lies Ahead shares the story of Geoff's prodigal journey and James's perspective as his father. Each write from their own personal experience as they candidly address spiritual and practical challenges families with prodigals face. As someone who loves a prodigal, you'll know you are not alone and that there is hope! Because no prodigal is beyond the reach of God.HopeLiesAhead.org

Kids Can Talk to God Just Like You! Move beyond traditional bedtime prayers to discover how children can have meaningful, personal conversations with the Lord. In Praying the Prayers of the Bible for Kids, you'll find simple prayers taken directly from kid-friendly translations of Scripture, as well as rhyming verses and illustrations to help your children understand and apply God's Word. Including themes of praise, thanksgiving, faith, obedience, needs, and blessings, these Bible-based prayers will inspire your kids to talk to God just like you! Perfect for ages 5-8.

With attention to the manner in which online gambling can be a source of criminal activity, not only on the part of players, but also criminal entrepreneurs and legitimate gambling businesses, Online Gambling and Crime discusses developments in criminal law and regulatory frameworks, evaluating past and present policy on online gambling.

This brief text provides readers with a succinct yet comprehensive overview of multicultural education and what it means for classroom teaching. The text opens by describing the goals of multicultural education and misconceptions about it.

It examines the impact of the proliferation and propinquity of land-based betting establishments on crime, the role of organised crime in the provision of both licit and illicit forms of gambling, as well as problem gambling, crime and the administration of criminal justice.