
Take the Risk: Learning to Identify, Choose, and Live with Acceptable Risk by Ben Carson
Ben Carson spent his childhood as an at-risk child on the streets of Detroit, and today he takes daily risks in performing complex surgeries on the brain and the spinal cord. Reading his book could cause you to examine your approach to life and challenge you to use the gifts God has given you to help others. Learn the simple risk analysis exercise Carson uses whenever he faces an uncertain situation whether in his professional or personal life.
Gifted Hands by Ben Carson
This is the story of Dr. Ben Carson whose inspiring story tells of an inner-city kid who went from “class dummy” to a world renowned pediatric neurosurgeon and director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University Hospital. Many had given up on Ben, including himself, but his mother never did. She encouraged him to do better and reach higher for his dreams. Just when things seemed like they were going well, in a fit of rage, Ben does the unthinkable and nearly kills one his best friends. Read how Ben Carson, through faith and determination, was able to accomplish his dream. (Amazon.com)
Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore
This New York Times bestseller and true story of faith, fortitude and friendship encourages us to reach out beyond ourselves and make a positive difference in the lives of others. The story begins outside a burning plantation hut in Louisiana and an East Texas honky-tonk and without a doubt, in the heart of God. It unfolds in a Hollywood hacienda, an upscale New York gallery, a downtown dumpster and a Texas ranch. Gritty with pain, betrayal and brutality, this true story also shines with an unexpected, life-changing love. (Amazon.com)
Applying the Kingdom by Myles Munroe
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added to you” (Matthew 6:33).
Dr. Myles Munroe provides important context to living an abundant life through absolute priority for the Kingdom of God. As a pastor, author, and teacher, he shares secrets of success through establishing Kingdom priorities.