Jim George (author)

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Jim George
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Born
James Monroe George

(1943-05-14) May 14, 1943 (age 82)
Died(2023-07-18)July 18, 2023[ citation needed ]
OccupationAuthor, motivational speaker, pharmacist
NationalityAmerican
EducationBachelor of Science
Master of Divinity
Master of Theology
Alma mater University of Oklahoma
Talbot School of Theology
Period2002–present
GenreReligion
Notable worksA 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)
Children2
Website
www.jimgeorge.com

Jim George was an American author. [2] He has co-authored several works with his wife Elizabeth George. [3] [4]

Contents

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

YearTitleNotes
2002God's Wisdom for Little Boys: Character-Building Fun from Proverbs
2002A Man After God's Own Heart [1]
2003God's Man of Influence
2004A Husband After God's Own Heart
2004Powerful Promises for Every Couple: Putting God's Promises to Work in Your Life
2004God Loves His Precious Children: Safe in the Arms of the Good Shepherd
2005A Young Man After God's Own Heart: Turn Your Life into an Extreme Adventure
2005The Remarkable Prayers of the Bible: Transforming Power for Your Life Today
2006The Bare Bones Bible Handbook: 10 Minutes to Understanding Each Book of the Bible
2006What God Wants to Do for You: 24 Amazing Ways to Experience His Power
2007A Little Boy After God's Own Heart
2007The Remarkable Prayers of the Bible Growth and Study Guide: Transforming Power for Your Life Today
200810 Minutes to Knowing the Men and Women of the Bible (The Bare Bones Bible Series)
2008The Bare Bones Bible Handbook for Teens: Getting to Know Every Book in the Bible
2009The Bare Bones Bible Facts: A Quick Reference to the People, Places, and Things of the Bible
2010The Man Who Makes A Difference: 10 Keys to a Life of Impact
2011A Young Man's Guide to Making Right Choices: Your Life God's Way
2012A Leader After God's Own Heart: 15 Ways to Lead with Strength
2012A Boy After God's Own Heart: Your Awesome Adventure with Jesus
2013A Couple After God's Own Heart: Building a Lasting, Loving Marriage Together [2]
2013A Boy's Guide to Making Really Good Choices [7] 2014 Christian Retailing's Best Finalist in Children's Nonfiction Category
2013Know Your Bible from A to Z: A Quick Handbook to the People, Places, and Things
2013One-Minute Insights for Men
2014A Dad After God's Own Heart
2014A Young Man's Guide To Discovering His Bible
2015A Boy's Guide to Discovering His Bible
2015A Man After God's Own Heart, Updated and Expanded
2015A 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

  1. 1 2 3 Wisz, Gerald III (November 2012). "A Man After God's Own Heart Devotional". CBA Retailers + Resources: 54.
  2. 1 2 Powerful Promises for Couples at CBN.com Daily Life; by Belinda Elliott; published 2012; retrieved June 19, 2014
  3. Pitney, Christy (January 2013). "Product Intelligence". CBA Retailers + Resources: 38.
  4. Helping couples become 'relationally wiser' at Christian Retailing; by Ken Walker; published February 7, 2013; retrieved July 22, 2014
  5. 1 2 Meet Jim George at ChristianBook.com; published May 2003; retrieved July 22, 2014
  6. Inspiring devotional sales at Christian Retailing; by Leslie Santamaria; published October 9, 2012; retrieved July 22, 2014
  7. Christian Retailing's Best 2014 finalists at Christian Retailing; published 2014; retrieved July 22, 2014
  8. "Jim George". Harvest House Publishers. April 2, 2014. Archived from the original on April 2, 2014. Retrieved July 22, 2014.