Life's Lessons From Life's Losers [Paperback] Dighton, Steve

There is a common denominator with each and every one of us we've all lost, we've messed up and suffered the pain and disappointment of being a loser. The truth is, most of our life lessons are learned outside the winners' circle. Pastor Steve has chosen twelve personalities from the Bible who lost more than just on the field of competition; they lost in the arena of life. Learn from their mistakes and be dedicated to being a winner in God's eyes. "In the library of pastors I love and admire Steve Dighton is way up on the top shelf. These messages flow from a pastor/shepherd's heart who deeply loves his people, has been used of God to build one of America's greatest churches, and who is straight as an arrow theologically. Steve's reputation is spotless and his character beyond reproach. Read it and reap" -O.S. Hawkins, President/CEO, GuideStone Financial Resources "The story of Steve Dighton and Lenexa Baptist Church is a story of the incredible work of God. Under Steve's leadership, the church has become a great center of ministry, missions, evangelism, and teaching and preaching excellence. In this book you will be blessed to sit under the preaching and teaching of Steve Dighton, and you will quickly see how God has anointed him and his ministry. The messages in this book are about so-called losers in the Bible. But the lessons you will glean will make you a winner for the work of God. Read it and rejoice greatly" -Thom S. Rainer, President and CEO, LifeWay Christian Resources "I have been fortunate to be around Steve Dighton and listen, first hand, to his tremendous biblical insight. He is sincere and challenging in his teaching. Also, having known him as pastor and friend allows me to be very excited about this new book". -Chan Gailey, Head Coach, Buffalo Bills "Steve Dighton is a dynamic pastor, church leader, and communicator of God's Word. Get ready to be challenged and motivated to live your life God's

Steve Dighton has pastored for 28 years. He has served as President of the Kansas/Nebraska Convention of Southern Baptists, has been VP of the Pastor's Conference of the SBC and has taught at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has a love for God, for people and a passion to see those who are without Christ come to faith in Him. In this first book, Life Lessons from Life's Losers, he puts out the warning, that without Christ, everyone will ultimately be a loser. The Bible is full of big losers, both men and women, who choose to ignore their creator and redeemer and live hopelessly in unbelief. Steve is a gifted pastor who not only preaches the Word unashamedly but also loves and cares for the people. He lives with his wife, Mary, in Lenexa, Kansas. He has two sons and four grandchildren.