The Life-Giving Power of Honor

Hidden in the instinctive cry of every human heart is a longing so powerful and all pervasive that it shapes every decision that we make, and fills every moment of our days. Placed there by the Creator Himself it is like a homing beacon that can't be ignored - it must be pursued. It is expressed in the 2 questions, "Who am I?" and "What is it that gives me value?" It is embedded in the cry, "Will somebody let me be me!"

In this powerful and impacting book Rob Packer shows how that cry of our heart can only be fully met in a life changing encounter with God, where religious lies have been peeled back and exposed for what they are, and we are introduced to the unshakeable love of the Father, to the life changing reality that we are truly celebrated, not just tolerated, and that we are given total permission to be who we were created to be!

As you read this book you'll find yourself on a journey of discovery that brings you into a place of healing and freedom - freedom that will not only affect you, but everyone around you. You'll not only find out who you are, and what it is that gives you value, but you will discover how to recognize that value in others and how to call them into their true identity.

You'll discover how to create the environment where relationships of all types can flourish and grow, and then you'll discover how that applies to the most significant relationship in the universe - the relationship that the whole created cosmos is groaning and waiting to see come into full expression.

Rob Packer is a man who lives the message contained in this book. To him 'honor' is not just a concept - it is a foundational value on which his life and ministry is built. He is a man who sees and believes the best in people, calling them into the fullness of their identity in Christ through his words, attitudes and actions. For over forty years Rob has trained and equipped believers around the world, establishing strong foundations in their lives and empowering them to walk in their calling. He is a skilled communicator and gifted teacher, a widely respected "father in the faith" and mentor to many. His teaching has a clarity and practicality that enables people to easily grasp and put into practice what is being taught. Rob is also a song-writer, worship leader and music teacher with many years experience in these areas. Because of his gifting and wisdom he has become a trusted mentor of many worship leaders. He has produced numerous ministry resources including training manuals, worship and soaking CDs, and DVDs. Rob and his wife Lyn co-lead XP Ministries in New Zealand (under Patricia King's oversight) and they have also held senior pastoral positions in several New Zealand churches over their forty-plus years of ministry. Rob is also part time Worship Pastor at Hope Centre, their home church in Tauranga. In his spare time Rob loves to get out on the ocean in his sea kayak, exploring the coastline of his beautiful nation, or riding the bike paths in the Bay of Plenty, the region he lives in. For more information about Rob's teachings, to see his itinerary, or to invite him to minister to your church or group, go to XP Ministries New Zealand www.xpnewzealand.com or email him at nz@xpministries.com