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Have you ever returned from a conference and tried to remember a book you saw at the book table?  I decided to share with you a list of books that were featured at D6 2013 in Louisville.  I hope this helps you find the book you are looking for. SPEAKER TITLE Tommy Sanders I'm Counting On You Manual Only   Jim Burns Creating an Intimate Marriage   Jim Burns Closer: 52 Devotions   Jim Burns How God Makes Babies   Michael & Hayley DiMarco Obsessed: Breaking Free From the Things That Consume You Michael & Hayley DiMarco The Brave: Conquering the Fears That Hold You Back Ron Deal The Remarriage Checkup Ron Deal The Smart Stepdad James Dobson   Building Confidence in Your Child   Jim Burns The Purity Code   Michael & Hayley DiMarco The God Girl Journey   Michael & Hayley DiMarco True Purity   Ro...

Yesterday, I shared thoughts from the pre-con labs.  Today, I want to focus on what God spoke to me during the D6 Conference on Thursday and Friday. D6 always does a great job reminding us about the importance of parents passing on faith to their children.  I will continue to prayerfully determine how we can best do this at Hesston MB. I noticed a strong theme of grace at this year's conference.  Tied in with grace was the importance of our identity in Christ.  For those who know me, I have been teaching often on this topic of identity and grace.  I will continue to be led by the Spirit to share the power that comes in relationship with Jesus Christ.  It is not about our strength, but instead moving from head to heart to hands. Marriage is key in the area of family ministry.  As couples, we must invest in the relationship. We need to learn best how to deal with our conflict and realize we have an Enemy who hates marriage and will do whatever he ca...

Bad Stats:       Christians and non-Christians divorce at same rate       Christians and tippers       Christians and Disenfranchised Youth       The church is dying Why do we love bad stats?       Our brains are wired to be on the lookout for danger       Bad news motivates people to act       Sell books Bad stats don't solve problems. Bad stats lead to panic. What are some real stats?       General growth--Mainlines are decreasing; Evangelicals are increasing       Age 18-29--Mainlines went from 25 to 5%; Evangelicals are stable at 25% About half of Americans (44%) will change faiths before they are 22.        Most from mainlines-decline in 30% in 30 years The "Nones" are growing.  The behavior has not changed, but their identification has.       32% are religious       32% are spiritual (not using...

Today, I am headed to Louisville for the D6 Conference with Jared.  I look forward to great learning and encouragement with those attending.  For those who are unfamiliar with or unable to attend the conference, come back to my blog the rest of the week for thoughts and quotes from speakers.  I will post here as well as on twitter and Facebook. Feel free to comment or share thoughts from the D6 Conference with others.

The D6 Conference begins in Louisville Oct. 16-18.  Below you will see the social media team (of which I am a part) where you can read perspectives and quotes.  Also you can watch several of the speakers live.  See the schedule and watch along with me.