Books by John Townsend

With powerful stories and practical applications, Where Is God? assures readers that even when it feels as though God is absent it is his nature to be in relationship, to connect with, love, and guide us. And when we seek him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, he shows up in ways that transform us forever.

Hilarious poetry book filled with ridiculous rhymes gut-busting gags and quirky illustrations.

This workbook helps readers explore the hiding patterns they've developed and guides them toward the healing grace and truth that God has built into safe, connected relationships with himself and others.

Are they really out there? For years people have told of strange animals living on the planet. Mystery beasts still make the news. Some are said to be giants. Some may not be far away!

Lee and his mum have plenty of problems of their own - but then a desperate stranger breaks in. Now Lee has to think fast and do the right thing. He suddenly finds himself with a vital job to do...in a frantic race against time. At only fourteen, Lee is sure of only one thing: he can't be a sitting target. Not now they are after him.

Sharks have a scary reputation as big killers of the oceans. But are they really the 'man-eaters of the deep' that we fear? The ones in this book are! Be warned.

Everyone is up, but Tom is still in bed. Even cat and dog try waking Tom. This funny story is written by John Townsend and illustrated by Anna Shuttlewood.

How do you know you're ready to trust again ... and what does it take to be ready? Painful relationships violate our trust, causing us to close our hearts. But to experience the freedom and love God designed us for, we eventually have to take another risk. In this breakthrough book, bestselling author Dr. John Townsend takes you beyond the pain of the past to discover how to re-enter a life of intimate relationships. Whether you're trying to restore a current relationship or begin a new one, Townsend gives practical tools for establishing trust and finding the intimacy you long for. Beyond Boundaries will help you reinstate closeness with someone who broke your trust; discern when true change has occurred; reestablish appropriate connections in strained relationships; create a safe environment that helps you trust; and restore former relationships to a healthy dynamic. You can move past relational pain to trust again. Beyond Boundaries will show you how.

Beyond Boundaries, a six-session small group Bible study by bestselling author Dr. John Townsend, offers a simple path to regain the intimacy and fulfilling closeness that every person needs.

No one has influenced the person you are today like your mother. The way she handled your needs as a child has shaped your worldview, your relationships, your marriage, your career, your self-image -- your life. 'The Mom Factor' can help you identify areas that need reshaping, make positive choices for personal change, and establish a natural relationship with Mom today. Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend steer you down a path of discovery and growth beyond the effects of six common mom types: - The Phantom Mom . . . - The China Doll Mom - The Controlling Mom . . . - The Trophy Mom - The Still-the-Boss Mom . . . The American Express Mom -- You'll learn how your mom affected you as a child and may still be affecting you today. You'll find a realistic and empowering approach to filling your unmet mothering needs in healthy, life-changing ways through other people. 'The Mom Factor' is a Biblical route to wholeness and growth, to deeper and more satisfying bonds with your family, friends, and spouse -- and to a new, healthier way of relating to your mother today.

En una cultura que fomenta los atajos y la irresponsabilidad, este libro provee principios y habilidades para ayudar a las personas a llegar a ser exitosas y a ayudar a otros que están atascados en un modo de vida ''de la forma fácil''.

Sir Percy Cox (1864-1937) was a vital figure in the history of the British Empire in the Middle East. As High Commissioner in Iraq from 1920 to 1923 he presided over the birth of modern Iraq - the climax of his career - but left an infant state fraught with political, ethnic and religious problems. This book presents the biography of Cox.

Ponds are full of all kinds of plants and animals. Take a look inside one pond and discover the food chain that exists within, in this wonderfully illustrated non-fiction book by John Townsend.

Teenagers - you love them to pieces, but sometimes you feel like the pieces are falling apart. Look no further for the help you need. Boundaries with Teens will help you establish wise and loving limits that make a positive difference in your teen, in the rest of your family, and in you.The teen years: relationships, peer pressure, school, dating, character. To help teenagers grow into healthy adults, parents and youth workers need to teach them how to take responsibility for their behavior, their values, and their lives.From bestselling author and counselor Dr. John Townsend, Boundaries with Teens is the expert insight and guidance you need to help your teens take responsibility for their actions, attitudes, and emotions and gain a deeper appreciation and respect both for you and for themselves.With wisdom and empathy, Dr. Townsend applies biblically based principles for the challenging task of guiding your children through the teen years. Using the same principles he used to successfully raise two teens, he shows you how to:Deal with disrespectful attitudes and impossible behavior in your teenSet healthy limits and realistic consequencesBe loving and caring while establishing rulesDetermine specific strategies to deal with problems both big and smallDiscover how boundaries make parenting teens better today!Plus, check out Boundaries family collection of books dedicated to key areas of life dating, marriage, raising young kids, and leadership. Workbooks and Spanish editions are also available.