Have you ever stopped to consider that Jesus Christ used the same tools each day as a carpenter wood, a hammer and nails--that were used to crucify him? Knowing that he would die on the cross, how did he cope with this reality? What can you learn from him to deal effectively with the stresses you face every day? In a brief but powerful read, the authors share insights and real life stories from a cross section of Christians. These stories not only allow Christians and non-Christians to more fully appreciate what Christ did on Calvary, but also model how to use the spiritual tools Jesus employed to deal successfully with the rigors of modern life and walk more closely with the Master Carpenter.   The work of the Master Carpenter, before, during and after his crucifixion, death and resurrection is wonderfully illustrated in this creative manuscript. And the testimonies of His apprentices shared in this work, demonstrate that He will not leave His workbench until He returns to take them home. --Dr. Brent Garrison. Past President, Southwestern University Larry Mathis and Todd Dufek have given us a window into the heart of our Lord’s treatment of people. For the soul that seeks to become a disciple of Jesus Christ the tools God uses in our lives are lived out before us in the testimonies shared by those who have been touched by the Savior’s loving hands. Observe discipleship personalized. -- Dr. Darryl DelHousay, President of Phoenix Seminary As I read-- the realization of His foreknowledge and purposeful life journey, working with the “tools of His trade” as a carpenter, were transformed into “life tools” of sanctified service as He works His finest and best work of grace in and through our lives. A powerful book, a humble realization!! -- Naomi Rhode, CSP, CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame, Co-Founder SmartPractice Todd Dufek was born in a small town in the mid west and moved to Arizona when he was 11-years old. He went to high school in Lake Havasu City, Arizona and helped operate the family shoe business (retail sales and repair) throughout his teenage years. Todd attended college at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona where he graduated with distinction with a B.A. in Behavioral Sciences. He went on to the Arizona State University School of Social Work in Tempe, Arizona and graduated with a Masters in Social Work. The author spent four years in the field of social work before becoming a full time locker room manager at a local country club, and currently works at a private golf club in Scottsdale, Arizona. He has been in that profession for 20 plus years, founded the Locker Room Managers Association in 1999, and wrote two best selling niche books for those in the field. Todd first began journaling in high school and published poetry in a Christian magazine in the late 80's. He considers writing Christian books, both fiction and non-fiction, to be his calling and central area of interest. Used Book in Good Condition