{"product_id":"the-necessity-of-an-enemy-ron-carpenter-9780307730282","title":"The Necessity of an Enemy: How the Battle You Face Is Your Best Opportunity","description":"\u003ci\u003e\"Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.\"\u003c\/i\u003e -- Jesus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCongratulations! Your Goliath Has Arrived. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnemies often seem to get in the way of our plans, leaving us discouraged and disoriented. But what if these obstacles are a \u003ci\u003epart \u003c\/i\u003eof God's plans for us? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOur enemies - whether our weaknesses, circumstances, deep-seated sins, other people, or any other challenge--can become our stepping stool to new breakthroughs in life, if we leverage the opportunity. Just as David's encounter with Goliath transformed him from a delivery boy to a national hero, our enemies can be a blessing in disguise - if only we recognize and face them head-on. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHuman nature tells us to flee our enemies, but Ron Carpenter will challenge you to embrace them. In \u003ci\u003eThe Necessity of an Enemy\u003c\/i\u003e, Ron shares engaging insights like: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - \u003ci\u003eGod intended for every enemy to be your footstool for promotion. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003ci\u003eIf you want to be number one, you can't just beat number nine. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003ci\u003eThe depth of your battle gives you insight into the greatness of the potential God put in you, and enemies are your key to unlocking that potential. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003ci\u003eAll battles are fought over your future, not over your past or present circumstances.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAre you ready to reach your next goal in life? Do you want biblically-based wisdom to help defeat every enemy and move with confidence to your destiny? \u003ci\u003eThe Necessity of an Enemy\u003c\/i\u003e will give you the tools to change your perspective - and find meaning and purpose in all of life's trials.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ron Carpenter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 030773028X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780307730282\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Waterbrook Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/17\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.20w x 0.90d","brand":"Ron Carpenter","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48850150588671,"sku":"9780307730282","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-necessity-of-an-enemy-ron-carpenter-9780307730282","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}