This book on Christian spiritual gifts is the fulfillment of over twenty years of work. The major thrust of the book is to help churches understand the giftedness of their members. The nominating committee of any church striving to place workers in church positions knows this is a difficult job. Most of the time, workers are asked to fill a position with no regard given to their spiritual ability to do the work. This book helps with this difficult problem. Chapter one has straightforward definitions of the nineteen listed gifts. We know there are more, but Paul choose these nineteen. Chapter two defines the gifted men Jesus gave to the churches; plus, deacons and the non-ordained are listed to complete contemporary membership. There is an exercise to help the reader align the needed gifts to each office. Chapter three reveals the correlation of the gifts by placing them in six categories. This exercise will give the reader a deeper understanding of what a gift looks like. Chapter four provides a different perspective of the gifts. In Paul's discussions of both the gifts and the body, usually the two are in direct relationship with one another. The exercise is to divide the body into eight sections and then place the gifts with the corresponding body parts. Chapter five will definitely separate this book from anything else written about spiritual gifts. There are five contexts within which Paul has placed all the gifts. This has been a stunning revelation to all who have taken this study. Chapter six is a study of the Corinthian problems with the gifts. Plus, there is an encouragement to positively discuss each member of the study group as to their usefulness to the church.

The Law of Faith always wins in the struggles of life. There is the possibility of living without losing your best self. Whatever is your opposition seek for its opportunity to your good. If you are able to see it, say it, and seize it, whatever, you have found the secrets of living victoriously. You can do all things through Christ. Life is a battle, it is a struggle but it is winnable right where you are now.

The Law of Faith always wins in the struggles of life. There is the possibility of living without losing your best self. Whatever is your opposition seek for its opportunity to your good. If you are able to see it, say it, and seize it, whatever, you have found the secrets of living victoriously. You can do all things through Christ. Life is a battle, it is a struggle but it is winnable right where you are now.

In this book by Don H. Polston, you will discover a practical guide to successful and meaningful living. The concepts of Living Without Losing . . . Really are explained in these chapters: The Test of a Man, Complements Cure, How to Get More Than You Give, Ambition, Peace of Mind, and The Winning Wife and I Dare You to Be Yourself are just a few of the Biblical and dynamic concepts. The winning secrets are revealed in Living Without Losing . . . Really. Get it today for the family.

The ideas in this book have been proven in a world of pressure, pain, and problems. There can be no success in becoming the person you want to be or in building a beautiful marriage without knowing the secrets in this book. They have changed the lives of many people-from defeat to usefulness. Something will happen to you as you read. You will begin to discover a way through your situation. There can be a new you! You can have a happy and meaningful life. Start today! Your confidence will grow, your dreams will take shape, and you'll find the path to the abundant life. It's all yours, but you must take it. It all starts with the way you think! Happy thinking! Don H. Polston

This book on Christian spiritual gifts is the fulfillment of over twenty years of work. The major thrust of the book is to help churches understand the giftedness of their members. The nominating committee of any church striving to place workers in church positions knows this is a difficult job. Most of the time, workers are asked to fill a position with no regard given to their spiritual ability to do the work. This book helps with this difficult problem. Chapter one has straightforward definitions of the nineteen listed gifts. We know there are more, but Paul choose these nineteen. Chapter two defines the gifted men Jesus gave to the churches; plus, deacons and the non-ordained are listed to complete contemporary membership. There is an exercise to help the reader align the needed gifts to each office. Chapter three reveals the correlation of the gifts by placing them in six categories. This exercise will give the reader a deeper understanding of what a gift looks like. Chapter four provides a different perspective of the gifts. In Paul's discussions of both the gifts and the body, usually the two are in direct relationship with one another. The exercise is to divide the body into eight sections and then place the gifts with the corresponding body parts. Chapter five will definitely separate this book from anything else written about spiritual gifts. There are five contexts within which Paul has placed all the gifts. This has been a stunning revelation to all who have taken this study. Chapter six is a study of the Corinthian problems with the gifts. Plus, there is an encouragement to positively discuss each member of the study group as to their usefulness to the church.