Larry Dixon

Counseling is a dangerous profession, especially when well-intentioned advice fails to account for the eternal horizon. In this insightful study, author and theologian Larry Dixon explores the fine line between comforting the afflicted and inflicting further pain through bad theology. While Job's friends initially offered the profound gift of a silent ministry of presence, their support quickly dissolved into a barrage of religious foolishness that added deep psychological wounds to Job's physical suffering. With Friends Like These... dives into the forty-two-chapter treatise on suffering, analyzing the specific failures of Job's "miserable comforters." Dixon exposes their reliance on the faulty premise of divine earthly retribution, the assumption that God's justice is always immediate and visible in this life. The author contrasts this myopic view with Job's resilient hope for an eternal Advocate, highlighting Job's declaration that "my redeemer lives" and his assurance that he would see God in his flesh even after death. Going beyond the narrative, Dixon challenges modern readers to reject "worm theology" and the "health and wealth" gospel, pointing instead to the New Testament truth that present trials are preparing believers for "eternal glory." The book also tackles weighty theological questions regarding the eternal fate of the wicked, arguing against annihilationism and for the reality of eternal conscious punishment. By guiding readers through a unit-reading of Job, Dixon provides practical takeaways for caregivers, warning against speaking untruths about the Lord. This book offers essential lessons on how to avoid theologically mugging your friends and how to offer comfort rooted in both God's sovereignty and eternal hope, . Pick up your copy today to discover how to be a true friend in times of suffering and avoid the trap of religious foolishness.

The ongoing saga of Valdemar enters a new era with this epic trilogy, from the New York Times bestselling author and Grand Master of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.

Set in the beloved and New York Times-bestselling world of Valdemar, this 2nd book in a new trilogy returns to the tales of the majestic gryphons With intelligent magical creatures and a beloved high fantasy setting, the Kelvren's saga series is perfect for readers of Kristen Britain, Tamora Pierce, S. A. Chakraborty, and Kate Elliott On the border between Valdemar and the deadly Pelagirs Forest, the gryphon hero Kelvren returns from a near-fatal self-sacrifice that won him the approval of Valdemar's ground troops--but caused a diplomatic crisis.

The ongoing saga of Valdemar enters a new era with this epic trilogy, from the New York Times bestselling author and Grand Master of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. On the border between Valdemar and the deadly Pelagirs Forest, the gryphon hero Kelvren returns from a near-fatal self-sacrifice that won him the approval of Valdemar's ground troops but caused a diplomatic crisis. Frustrated by his lack of a hero's welcome, Kelvren is talked into helping with an expedition by his old friend, Firesong. Firesong struggles with his own age and mortality, and he intends to solve a vast mystery at the center of legendary Lake Evendim as his crowning achievement. Just getting the multicultural fleet underway is a challenge, but what awaits them is a situation none of them could expect.

Set in the beloved and New York Times-bestselling world of Valdemar, this 1st book in a new trilogy returns to the tales of the majestic gryphons On the border between Valdemar and the deadly Pelagirs Forest, the gryphon hero Kelvren returns from a near-fatal self-sacrifice that won him the approval of Valdemar's ground troops but caused a diplomatic crisis. Frustrated by his lack of a hero's welcome, Kelvren is talked into helping with an expedition by his old friend, Firesong. Firesong struggles with his own age and mortality, and he intends to solve a vast mystery at the center of legendary Lake Evendim as his crowning achievement. Just getting the multicultural fleet underway is a challenge, but none of them could expect what awaits them. Set in the beloved fantasy realm of Valdemar, Gryphon in Light is adventurous epic fantasy at its best.

Set in the beloved and New York Times bestselling world of Valdemar, this 1st book in a new trilogy returns to the tales of the majestic gryphons. On the border between Valdemar and the deadly Pelagirs Forest, the gryphon hero Kelvren returns from a near-fatal self-sacrifice that won him the approval of Valdemar's ground troops, but caused a diplomatic crisis. Frustrated by his lack of a hero's welcome, Kelvren is talked into helping with an expedition by his old friend, Firesong. Firesong struggles with his own age and mortality, and he intends to solve a vast mystery at the center of legendary Lake Evendim as his crowning achievement. Just getting the multicultural fleet underway is a challenge, but what awaits them is a situation none of them could expect. Set in the beloved fantasy realm of Valdemar, Gryphon in Light is adventurous epic fantasy at its best.

In 52 short chapters, Bless–ed shows us the gifts God has given us, and how we can share them with our friends When we think about blessings, we often think about material gifts that God has provided. These are indeed things to be grateful for, but these are things that God has given to all people – what are the additional blessings we receive because we are his? Have you given thought to the knowledge that you have a forgiven past, a promising present and a certain, glorious future? Have you thanked God for giving you a proper view of health, balanced emotions and a fearless intellectual life? With one chapter for every week of the year, Larry Dixon looks at a different blessing that we have in our Christian life. He explains the blessing, gives Bible passages to examine, encourages us to take action with three action points, and also provides a guide for praying for unsaved friends to also know this blessing.

For many Christians, the Holy Spirit is effectively unknown, part of the Trinity, but largely ignored. For others, the Spirit is something dangerous, a potential disruption in congregational life. Is it possible to have a biblically-based relationship with the Holy Spirit? In this short, 70 page book, Dr. Larry Dixon presents a biblical perspective on the Holy Spirit, using extensive scripture references and developing in a systematic way how one can understand the Holy Spirit and relate to the Spirit. As you study these simple but profound lessons, you will find many ways in which you can approach the subject of the Holy Spirit and ways in which having a relationship with the Spirit will build you up spiritually and drive you deeper into the Word. The Holy Spirit should not be seen to be in conflict with the written Word, but rather to be a teacher and a constant influence. God the Spirit is also personal, also God, and also worthy of our worship and our attention. This book is suitable to use in a churchwide study or in small groups, with thought questions for each lesson. It is a quick tour, but not a shallow one. Be prepared for the challenge

If you preach like Bill Hybels or John Ortberg or John Piper, you don't need this booklet But if you're not Bill or John or John, you just might get better in your preaching by looking at the ten steps I've learned the hard way

People ask the strangest things in Christian books - a pocket sized large print Bible or maybe a profound leader's guide for instant Bible studies! A few moments thought would make us realise how silly we can be ... does a really interesting book on Christian doctrine come into the same category? God is the most interesting person you could know, so why did you ever doubt it could be done?

It has been four years since Darian saw his village sacked and burned by barbarians. Taking refuge with the Hawkbrothers, he soon finds his life's calling--as a Healing Adept. But even as he learns the mystical ways of this ancient race, Darian cannot escape the dangers threatening his future. Another tribe of barbarians is approaching. The time has come...to stand up and fight.

The third and final book in Mercedes Lackey's classic Mage Wars trilogy featuring the gryphons, set in the beloved fantasy world of Valdemar A dozen years of peace have passed in the city of White Gryphon, providing well-deserved and much-needed security for the people who lost their homes in the magical Cataclysm that killed the Mage Urtho, creator of the gryphons. But the inhabitants of White Gryphon have not forgotten their long struggles, and have trained an elite guard force, the Silver Gryphons, to protect their city, and if necessary, to join with the army of the Black Kings for mutual defense.