Tony Evans

Evidence and knowledge are fundamental in professional practice. A key skill for social workers is understanding how to use the range of sources available. Being able to explain the evidence underpinning decisions and the knowledge base of professional interventions is not just good practice: it's essential in partnership working and in acting accountably. This innovative book recognizes and builds on the complex nature of social work practice. It challenges the view that there is one best form of knowledge which applies equally to all aspects of practice. Tony Evans and Mark Hardy outline key debates and put forward approaches to evidence and knowledge that encourage readers to use a range of different forms of knowledge to inform and develop their professional practice. This helpful book also supports reflection and learning by including case studies, activities and tasks alongside the main text. Evidence and Knowledge for Practice is essential reading for social work students, qualified social workers and other readers with an interest in social work practice.

Evidence and knowledge are fundamental in professional practice. A key skill for social workers is understanding how to use the range of sources available. Being able to explain the evidence underpinning decisions and the knowledge base of professional interventions is not just good practice: it's essential in partnership working and in acting accountably. This innovative book recognizes and builds on the complex nature of social work practice. It challenges the view that there is one best form of knowledge which applies equally to all aspects of practice. Tony Evans and Mark Hardy outline key debates and put forward approaches to evidence and knowledge that encourage readers to use a range of different forms of knowledge to inform and develop their professional practice. This helpful book also supports reflection and learning by including case studies, activities and tasks alongside the main text. Evidence and Knowledge for Practice is essential reading for social work students, qualified social workers and other readers with an interest in social work practice.

A treasure trove of sermon illustrations Picture this: It's Saturday afternoon, and you're putting the finishing touches on tomorrow's sermon. You've been thinking, researching, and praying about this message all week, and thankfully, feel prepared. That is, except for one small detail: you aren't sure how to begin. For more than 30 years, Tony Evans has been connecting with audiences around the world. Now his tools are available for you. Don't leave your listeners to connect the dots. Let Tony Evans' Book of Illustrations help you illustrate your point in a way they can't forget.

"For many people, the word "theology" suggests seminary-educated scholars who sit in ivory towers, isolated from the real world, studying the Bible. Such study is often viewed as esoteric and unrelated to the world where men and women live, work, play, raise families, and struggle with the realities of day-to-day life. Nothing could be further from the truth." Tony Evans What we think about God, also known as "theology," influences what we believe, do, and say. Whether true or false, theologymakes a big difference in real life. Tony Evans wants you to know the truth about God, so "Theology You Can Count On" communicates truths about God in language you can understand. He walks through what the Bible teaches, topic by topic, truth by truth. The great thing is, these truths aren't reserved for people with PhDs. They're for real life. They're for you."

Inside Out Transformation You are who you are, but not for long. People may do all they can to change on the outside, but lasting, genuine change starts on the inside. The true miracle from God, the transformation He wants to make in you today, beckons. Follow pastor Tony Evans as he digs into Scripture to equip you with tools for accelerating this miracle in your life. The cycle of recurring mistakes can be broken as you let trials and temptations develop your character. And if becoming like Christ sounds too lofty or unrealistic for you, think again. Because the road to Christlikeness has only one requirement: a willing heart. You must desire the change and seek the transformation. Get ready; it s time for a whole new you You Can Be More You Can Be Different God has a guaranteed transformation in store for you. And it doesn t require nonstop religious activity or willpower made of steel. All it takes is your willing heart. This book is not a step-by-step, do-it-yourself program, but an encouraging guide to how God will use everything in your life to bring about this radical inner change if you ll willingly let Him. Forget trying to grind out the Christian life. Learn instead about the extreme makeover God has in mind for you, and the wise and loving way He will make it happen. Life will never be the same when you re a whole new you Story Behind the Book As a preacher, I talk with many Christians whose faith is based in I What am I doing to make myself stronger in my faith? It s my privilege to tell them that there really isn t anything they can do to make their faith work better. That s because God has done it all by sending His son, Jesus, to die for us on the cross. Our only part in this bargain is to allow God, through His Holy Spirit, to make us more and more like Jesus every day we live on this earth. He wants our lives to emulate that of Jesus Christ, who lived the only perfect life in human history. He wants us to be so connected to Jesus that people will look at us and see the resemblance. Tony Evans"

You're in over your head. The hits just keep coming. "Maybe" you could handle this if you knew God cared. But right now? Well...you're not really sure. Catastrophe, sickness, loss, and other unexpected trials and setbacks can make you doubt the God is good or wants your best. But He "is" good. And He "does "care. Tony Evans reveals this truth in a new way through an eye-openingstudy of John 11. As you delve into the miracle of Jesus raising Hisfriend Lazarus from the dead, you will find a pointed message for yourown life and specific circumstances. Lingering, crippling doubts, fears, and disappointments have no rightfulplace in your life. Look up and take heart. God really does care. Morethan you could begin to imagine.

When God says, "Be not afraid," do we really hear Him?" Whatever it is that has you bound up in anxiety only got to you in the first place after passing your Father's review... He will not send you more than you can bear..." -- Tony EvansIn this easy-to-read guide, pastor and Bible teacher Dr. Tony Evans shares wisdom from the Word on breaking free from the emotional strongholds that keep us trapped in fear and anxiety. Learn how to let go of the past, live in the present, and trust God for the future. This booklet-style format makes a quick, easy read, and a possible gift book for a struggling friend.

Does God Really Have Your Best Interest at Heart? Doubting His holiness? Thinking maybe you shouldn't completely surrender to Him, that you're better off in charge of your own life? Well, say hello to the father of these lies: Satan. He's an old pro using the same brilliant, deceptive tactics to harm you every time--unless you dare call his bluff and refuse to ever be his victim again. In God Can Not Be Trusted (and Five Other Lies of Satan), you'll discover how to recognize the devil's six ancient tactics, and claim victory over each one. Your only hope is in the power of Jesus Christ. Because only Christ can conquer Satan. He already has. So flood your mind with truth, and begin to see the lies for what they are. You'll never be duped by them again, free to live abundantly in light of God's truth Have You Been Fooled? God must be out to get me. I'm better off doing my own thing. Sure it's a sin, but I can get away with it Do you recognize these thoughts? Then you have been fooled. And Satan is laughing. Because if he can deceive you, he will destroy your state of mind, ruin your relationships, and steal your joy. Do not let him. Dr. Tony Evans equips you to recognize Satan's conniving tactics and boldly declare his lies for what they are. Winning this game is easier than you may think. And victorious living in light of God's truth is your daily reward Story Behind the Book A common theme emerged as Tony Evans held counseling sessions with countless individuals. People seemed completely unaware of how the spiritual realm was at work in their lives. "They saw clearly with their physical eyes," he says, "but remained unaware of the evil, unseen spiritual activity that either caused or aggravated their physical world. Even in my own life, when I faced challenges or struggles, I would often reference the physical system without first looking at the spiritual cause," says Tony. "Thus this book's message was born to more effectively help people understand and address their struggles from a spiritual point of view."

In the past, violations of human rights were commonly portrayed as atrocities perpetrated by tyrannical dictatorships. Today, the images of torture at Abu Ghraib in Iraq, and the treatment of detainees at Guantanamo Bay, put the lie to this assumption. State violations of human rights have a global reach. Tony Evan's introduction to the politics of human rights examines the impact of globalisation on global human rights. He argues that the state’s role in protecting and promoting rights has been severely weakened under globalisation – and that the emerging global order may be a cause of many human rights violations. As the value of the market grows, the value of individual human rights decreases. The Politics of Human Rights departs from traditional interpretations of human rights by focusing on the political economy of human rights, rather than on the philosophical or legal aspects.

In the past, violations of human rights were commonly portrayed as atrocities perpetrated by tyrannical dictatorships. Today, the images of torture at Abu Ghraib in Iraq, and the treatment of detainees at Guantanamo Bay, put the lie to this assumption. State violations of human rights have a global reach. Tony Evan's introduction to the politics of human rights examines the impact of globalisation on global human rights. He argues that the state’s role in protecting and promoting rights has been severely weakened under globalisation – and that the emerging global order may be a cause of many human rights violations. As the value of the market grows, the value of individual human rights decreases. The Politics of Human Rights departs from traditional interpretations of human rights by focusing on the political economy of human rights, rather than on the philosophical or legal aspects.

"Free at last, free at last. Thank God Almighty, I'm free at last " "Do you long for greater intimacy with Christ? ""Are you tired of futile efforts to experience spiritual victory? ""Do you wish for greater effectiveness in serving Christ?" The secret is not in spiritual tricks or religious acts, but in a deeper knowledge of Christ Himself. Christ's resurrection power is available to meet your need and draw you closer to Him, asserts Dr. Tony Evans. If your heart longs to know Him and serve Him, you can experience a deeper relationship with Him. Satan loves to coil himself around the minds of Christians, keeping us spiritually off balance and defeated by confusing our identity. But Satan has no authority over us. Christ can live His life through us. Are you tired of your attempts at self-sufficiency? Are you tired of being in bondage to your sin? Learn how Christ has set you free. "

God's Spirit once took the prophet Ezekiel to a vast valley filled with brittle, parched-dry bones--a potent picture of widespread spiritual dryness. But by the Word of God proclaimed through Ezekiel's mouth, those piles of bones took on sinew and flesh and skin, then were infused with life-giving, wind-driven breath from the Spirit of God. A sweeping vista of skeletons was turned instead into a force of fired-up warriors ready to do battle for the Lord. A transformation just as dramatic is what God wants to generate in our individual lives today and in the life of His church. Dry Bones Dancing is about escaping religious dryness to move on to true spiritual passion. The results will be an experience of supernatural power and peace in the presence of God as you are invited to go deeper and see God's character and glory as never before. Broken . . . Whole Parched . . . Flourishing Dry Bones . . . Dancing Is the landscape of your spirit all too desert-like? Then it's time for a change. It's time for a miracle. And God is ready to give it to you. Author and speaker Dr. Tony Evans boldly declares the truth: God's people are not meant to dwell in a lifeless valley. But if we are to embrace pure joy and rich passion once again, God requires a humble heart. Evans shows desert-dwellers how to pinpoint what brought them there in the first place--and how to get out. Experience spiritual nourishment and vitality once again. And get ready... ...to dance Story Behind the Book After many years of ministering to Christians burned out by religion and spiritually dry, Tony Evans searched the Scriptures for answers to share with everyone who is seeking to rekindle their passion for God. He found the perfect passage in Ezekiel. Through his study of the story, he bolstered his own spiritual passion, and now he shares it with those seeking to be rebuilt and reenergized by and for God.

Pray Together, Stay Together Marriage is full of changing seasons some bright with promise, others more challenging. Strong marriages require daily maintenance and a strong, mutual commitment to the God who enables us to love and persevere. Designed to help you pray and consider God s Word together, each devotion offers practical, biblically grounded advice that will encourage you to deepen your relationship with God and draw closer to each other. "It is our hope that God will use these daily devotions to help you enhance the spiritual, emotional, and personal development of your marriage relationship. Then you, too, will be able to look with confidence into the future and say, 'Our Love Is Here to Stay '" Tony and Lois Evans"

The host of the daily radio program "The Urban Alternative" offers hopeto all who have encountered obstacles, setbacks, and defeats in life byshowing the positive power of remaining faithful to the teachings ofthe Bible.

A respected black leader seeks to build greater racial unity and spiritual harmony between whites and blacks by describing to white Christians the characteristics that make black Christians and the black church distinct. Dr. Evans hopes that by examining what the Bible says about race, whites and blacks will grow toward unity in Christ.

We may sing of "amazing grace," but do we really understand it? ""If there is one overarching truth I want to get across to you, it is this: When you got saved, you were brought into a new regime. You have been liberated by God's magnificent grace, and the old rules no longer apply."" Tony Evans In this easy-to-ready guide, pastor and Bible teacher Tony Evans shares wisdom from God's Word on "the basics of grace." Learn more about what it means to be: Saved Sanctified Set free"

How can we be joyful when everything is going wrong? "Trials are unavoidable--but that doesn't mean they have to be unprofitable. When God tests you, it's time to learn another lesson. . ." -- Tony Evans In this easy-to-read guide, pastor and Bible teacher Tony Evans shares wisdom from the Word on how we can grow in our trials and what God wants us to learn from tough times. Learn how to: See the purpose of hard times Trust Him throughout trials Build a foundation for the future

Jesus said, "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you." What kind of difference is the Holy Spirit of God making in your daily life? You may have heard confusing, even conflicting information about who the Spirit is and what He does. You may feel disconnected from Him, even as you long to experience His dynamic presence and power. Here is the practical help you've been looking for. With clear, simple teaching straight from the Word of God, Tony Evans shows you how to intimately know the Holy Spirit--His fruit, His power, His guidance--for a life of victory and joy."

Can a Christian really be perfect this side of Heaven? Of course not, but God calls us to be perfect. And against the standards of God's perfections, our imperfections are glaring-yet he does not reduce his standards or lower his expectations. What's a believer to do? In The Perfect Christian nationally acclaimed speaker and teacher Dr. Tony Evans calls believers back to God's demand for perfection. Evans suggests that the answer lies within the problem: "The God who burdens us with the demand also provides the ability, strength, direction, and support we need to grow into greater conformity with His character." With powerful biblical teaching, heart-grabbing insights, and unforgettable anecdotes, Evans challenges you to "March in a new direction in keeping with the perfect demands of our loving heavenly Father." The end-of-the-chapter "Test your Perfection IQ" questions invite you to consider how close to perfection you are now and how you can grow from there.