Jim George (author)
Jim George | |
|---|---|
| Born | James Monroe George May 14, 1943 |
| Died | July 18, 2023 |
| Occupation | Author, motivational speaker, pharmacist |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Bachelor of Science Master of Divinity Master of Theology |
| Alma mater | University of Oklahoma Talbot School of Theology |
| Period | 2002–present |
| Genre | Religion |
| Notable works | A Man After God's Own Heart[1] Bare Bones Bible Handbook A Husband After God's Own Heart A Leader After God's Own Heart A Young Man After God's Own Heart God's Wisdom for Little Boys |
| Spouse | Elizabeth (née White) (1965–2023; his death) |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | |
| www | |
Jim George was an American author.[2] He has co-authored several works with his wife Elizabeth George.[3][4]
Early life
George graduated from The University of Oklahoma in 1966 with a Bachelor of Pharmacy. He earned his Master of Divinity from Talbot School of Theology in the late 1970s. He received his Master of Theology from Talbot School of Theology in the early 1980s.[5]
Publications
George released his first book, A Man After God's Own Heart, in 2002.[1] For several of his publications, he later wrote study guides and devotionals.[6]
Works
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | God's Wisdom for Little Boys: Character-Building Fun from Proverbs | |
| 2002 | A Man After God's Own Heart[1] | |
| 2003 | God's Man of Influence | |
| 2004 | A Husband After God's Own Heart | |
| 2004 | Powerful Promises for Every Couple: Putting God's Promises to Work in Your Life | |
| 2004 | God Loves His Precious Children: Safe in the Arms of the Good Shepherd | |
| 2005 | A Young Man After God's Own Heart: Turn Your Life into an Extreme Adventure | |
| 2005 | The Remarkable Prayers of the Bible: Transforming Power for Your Life Today | |
| 2006 | The Bare Bones Bible Handbook: 10 Minutes to Understanding Each Book of the Bible | |
| 2006 | What God Wants to Do for You: 24 Amazing Ways to Experience His Power | |
| 2007 | A Little Boy After God's Own Heart | |
| 2007 | The Remarkable Prayers of the Bible Growth and Study Guide: Transforming Power for Your Life Today | |
| 2008 | 10 Minutes to Knowing the Men and Women of the Bible (The Bare Bones Bible Series) | |
| 2008 | The Bare Bones Bible Handbook for Teens: Getting to Know Every Book in the Bible | |
| 2009 | The Bare Bones Bible Facts: A Quick Reference to the People, Places, and Things of the Bible | |
| 2010 | The Man Who Makes A Difference: 10 Keys to a Life of Impact | |
| 2011 | A Young Man's Guide to Making Right Choices: Your Life God's Way | |
| 2012 | A Leader After God's Own Heart: 15 Ways to Lead with Strength | |
| 2012 | A Boy After God's Own Heart: Your Awesome Adventure with Jesus | |
| 2013 | A Couple After God's Own Heart: Building a Lasting, Loving Marriage Together[2] | |
| 2013 | A Boy's Guide to Making Really Good Choices[7] | 2014 Christian Retailing's Best Finalist in Children's Nonfiction Category |
| 2013 | Know Your Bible from A to Z: A Quick Handbook to the People, Places, and Things | |
| 2013 | One-Minute Insights for Men | |
| 2014 | A Dad After God's Own Heart | |
| 2014 | A Young Man's Guide To Discovering His Bible | |
| 2015 | A Boy's Guide to Discovering His Bible | |
| 2015 | A Man After God's Own Heart, Updated and Expanded | |
| 2015 | A Young Man After God's Own Heart, Updated and revised |
Personal life
In 1965, Jim married Elizabeth White in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. The couple met while attending The University of Oklahoma. Elizabeth is an author, speaker, and woman's Bible teacher.[5] They have two children.[8]
References
- ^ a b c Wisz, Gerald III (November 2012). "A Man After God's Own Heart Devotional". CBA Retailers + Resources: 54.
- ^ a b Powerful Promises for Couples at CBN.com Daily Life; by Belinda Elliott; published 2012; retrieved June 19, 2014
- ^ Pitney, Christy (January 2013). "Product Intelligence". CBA Retailers + Resources: 38.
- ^ Helping couples become 'relationally wiser' at Christian Retailing; by Ken Walker; published February 7, 2013; retrieved July 22, 2014
- ^ a b Meet Jim George at ChristianBook.com; published May 2003; retrieved July 22, 2014
- ^ Inspiring devotional sales at Christian Retailing; by Leslie Santamaria; published October 9, 2012; retrieved July 22, 2014
- ^ Christian Retailing's Best 2014 finalists at Christian Retailing; published 2014; retrieved July 22, 2014
- ^ "Jim George". Harvest House Publishers. April 2, 2014. Archived from the original on April 2, 2014. Retrieved July 22, 2014.