A Gift Of Grace

Author : Amy Clipston
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2009-04-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780310561880

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A Gift of Grace by Amy Clipston Pdf

Take a trip to Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania, where you’ll meet the women of the Kauffman Amish Bakery in Lancaster County. As each woman’s story unfolds, you will share in her heartaches, trials, joys, dreams … and secrets. You’ll discover how the simplicity of the Amish lifestyle can clash with the “English” way of life—and the decisions and consequences that follow. Most importantly, you will be encouraged by the hope and faith of these women, and the importance they place on their families. Rebecca Kauffman’s tranquil Old Order Amish life is transformed when she suddenly has custody of her two teenage nieces after her "English" sister and brother-in-law are killed in an automobile accident. Instant motherhood, after years of unsuccessful attempts to conceive a child of her own, is both a joy and a heartache. Rebecca struggles to give the teenage girls the guidance they need as well as fulfill her duties to Daniel as an Amish wife. Rebellious Jessica is resistant to Amish ways and constantly in trouble with the community. Younger sister Lindsay is caught in the middle, and the strain between Rebecca and Daniel mounts as Jessica’s rebellion escalates. Instead of the beautiful family life she dreamed of creating for her nieces, Rebecca feels as if her world is being torn apart by two different cultures, leaving her to question her place in the Amish community, her marriage, and her faith in God.

Author : Grace Mary McClelland
Publisher : Wild Onion Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2011-12-01
Category : Children with disabilities
ISBN : 145072003X

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The Gift of Grace by Grace Mary McClelland Pdf

Grace explains why having a small hand with no fingers only makes her special, not stupid or strange, and how it can make things easier and harder for her at school and at home.

Author : Philip Rieff
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2008-03-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307277534

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Charisma by Philip Rieff Pdf

From a profoundly influential social theorist comes a posthumously published analysis of the deepest level of crisis in our culture. “A compelling diagnosis of our condition.” —The Wall Street Journal According to Rieff, the contemporary notion of charisma—the personal magnetism of political leaders or movie stars—is a tragic misunderstanding of a profoundly important concept. Charisma originally meant religious grace and authority transferred through divine inspiration, before it evolved into little more than a form of celebrity stripped of moral considerations. Rieff argues that without morality, the gift of grace becomes indistinguishable from the gift of evil and devolves into a license to destroy in the name of faith or ideology. Offering brilliant interpretations of Kierkegaard, Weber, Kafka, Nietzsche, and Freud, Rieff shows how certain thinkers attacked the very possibility of faith and genuine charisma and helped prepare the way for a therapeutic culture in which it is impossible to recognize anything as sacred.

Author : Paul Brunton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2011-12
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1936012278

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The Gift of Grace by Paul Brunton Pdf

"Does grace exist? Can we know if we're fooling ourselves about it, one way or the other? This hopeful, nourishing selection of quotes from Paul Brunton's most mature writings penetrates layers of superstition and cynicism and takes us to the core of the matter: Ways to think about Grace ; Ways to invite Grace ; Ways to accept the mystery of how it arises ; Ways to respond to its presence ; How Grace heals, helps, and guides."--P. [4] of cover.

Author : John M. G. Barclay
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781467459228

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Paul and the Power of Grace by John M. G. Barclay Pdf

Paul and the Gift transformed the landscape of Pauline studies upon its publication in 2015. In it, John Barclay led readers through a recontextualized analysis of grace and interrogated Paul’s original meaning in declaring it a “free gift” from God, revealing grace as a multifaceted concept that is socially radical and unconditioned—even if not unconditional. Paul and the Power of Grace offers all of the most significant contributions from Paul and the Gift in a package several hundred pages shorter and more accessible. Additionally, Barclay adds further analysis of the theme of gift and grace in Paul’s other letters—besides just Romans and Galatians—and explores contemporary implications for this new view of grace.

Author : John MacArthur
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2011-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780736942003

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At the Throne of Grace by John MacArthur Pdf

Announcing a special new release from Bible teacher John MacArthur...a select collection of powerful Scripture readings and prayers that inspire heartfelt communion with God and gratitude for all that He is and has done for us. For more than 40 years, John MacArthur has steadfastly committed himself to the careful and faithful teaching of God's Word. A key outgrowth of his study of Scripture is the profoundly God-centered prayers that precede his sermons. John's prayers are the offerings of a heart that is fully committed to honoring God, proclaiming and obeying His Word, and calling others to do the same. In this book, prayers and Scripture readings from across his years of ministry have been brought together to stir Christians toward more meaningful and edifying communion with God. This book will guide readers, in the most intimate way possible, before God's throne of grace...giving them a renewed passion and appreciation for their Lord.

Author : Doug Reed
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Grace (Theology)
ISBN : 0984643141

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God Is a Gift by Doug Reed Pdf

Doug Reed uses important insights from scripture, the historical context of Jesus's day, and personal experience to prove God's fervent passion to give Himself to us. When we understand God's purpose, we begin to see His presence in places we thought He was absent. We come to know God not as one who occasionally visits but as one who abides, always giving His gift, even when we suffer defeat, weakness, and loss. God is a Gift is invaluable for overcoming fear and finding a life filled with God's presence. It reveals how grace revolutionizes our relationship with the Lord. Topics include understanding the New Covenant, living in the gift of righteousness, abundant life, worship, and intimacy with God.

Author : Richard Rohr
Publisher : Orbis Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781608334056

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Near Occasions of Grace by Richard Rohr Pdf

Author : Max Lucado
Publisher : Multnomah
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2016-02-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781590524398

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The Gift for All People by Max Lucado Pdf

A New View on the Old Rugged Cross Are peace, joy, and significance on your wish list? How about redemption, forgiveness, the salvation of your soul? Each of these descriptors bring us to the main event: grace. Saving grace, God’s immeasurable gift intended for all. Regardless of accomplishments or station in life, despite sins of the past, anyone can receive the free gift of grace. Yet too often we take God’s incomparable gift for granted—despite the fact that God’s very Son paid for it with his body, breath, and blood. Understandably, we often find ourselves caught up in the daily routine of life, not taking time to reflect on the enormity of God’s mercy. So here’s a suggestion: give yourself the gift of a few moments spent in the world of God’s grace. Read pastor Max Lucado’s unique, stirring insights into God’s role as grace-giver. Spend some time reflecting on the gift of grace, in all its magnificent meaning. Let grace, the gift for all people, speak to you personally through these pages. For All People—Even You God loves you more than you can imagine. Is that hard to believe? Many of us consider ourselves unworthy due to past sins and mistakes, wrong turns and missteps., But God’s gift of grace is limitless. Though we are undeserving, he offers grace. Though we are weak in our faith, he extends strength through grace. God’s endless grace is a free gift. It cannot be earned. No matter who you are or what you’ve done, the all-powerful God waits for you to choose him, to choose life in his presence—here and in heaven. “[God] simply wants you home with him. And to bring you home, he offers you a gift. My prayer is that through these pages you’ll see his gift like you’ve never seen it. If you’ve already accepted it, you’ll thank him again. And if you’ve never accepted it, you will. For it’s the gift of a lifetime, a gift for all people.” —Max Lucado

Author : Mark Yaconelli
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2016-07-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830899197

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The Gift of Hard Things by Mark Yaconelli Pdf

Foreword Reviews' 2016 INDIES Book of the Year Award, Silver Winner in Self-Help In many ways society teaches us to try to have everything under our control. If we are honest, we tend to think that this can be true even of our spiritual lives. But Mark Yaconelli eloquently expresses the reality of our situation: "We are small, sensitive creatures with short lifespans, in a world that is often chaotic, capricious, mysterious, terrible and wonderful all at the same time. Failure, disappointment, loss and other difficult experiences call us to accept our humanity, feel grateful for what has been given, receive the care of others and seek guidance from the Holy Spirit." Using extraordinary stories from his own life and the lives of others, Yaconelli offers a narrative journey through ways in which disappointments have turned into gifts. In these pages are a wealth of spiritual practices that will carry us deeper into the grace we find in unexpected places.

Author : Sonia Choquette, Ph.D.
Publisher : Hay House, Inc
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012-07-15
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781401937454

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Grace, Guidance, and Gifts by Sonia Choquette, Ph.D. Pdf

Our greatest purpose in life is to free ourselves of the limiting patterns of ego and soul that keep us chained to painful, disempowered lives so that we can fully realize the authentic and holy Spirits we are. This journey can feel overwhelming—even impossible—unless we gain access to the three sacred blessings of Spirit, made available to us from God. Without them we fail. These sacred blessings are God’s grace, inner guidance, and personal gifts. Grace lifts us beyond our own ability, inner guidance leads the way, and personal gifts are both the inner and outer resources given to us to succeed at every step. It is up to us to ask for these sacred blessings, and we must do so now more than ever before. This inspiring book will show you how. Through the use of daily lessons, specific prayers, personal intentions, and powerful mantras, you will be showered with these blessings every day of your life. Simply open up this book and call upon your sacred blessings right now. Use it every day to keep your blessings flowing and guide your way back home.

Author : Andy Stanley
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0849948142

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The Grace of God by Andy Stanley Pdf

ôGrace. ItÆs what we crave most when our guilt is exposed. ItÆs the very thing we are hesitant to extend when we are confronted with the guilt of othersùespecially when their guilt has robbed us of something we consider valuable. Therein is the struggle, the struggle for grace. ItÆs this struggle that makes grace more story than doctrine. ItÆs the struggle that reminds us that grace is bigger than compassion or forgiveness. That struggle is the context for both. When we are on the receiving end, grace is refreshing. When it is required of us, it is often disturbing. But when correctly applied, it seems to solve just about everything. This struggle is not new; it has been going on since the beginning.ö ùAndy Stanley We find in the pages of Scripture that the stories found there often mirror our own stories, and that we too need the very thing we do not deserve: the grace of God. From the beginning, the church has had an uneasy relationship with grace. The gravitational pull is always toward graceless religion. The odd thing is that when you read the New Testament, the only thing Jesus stood against consistently was graceless religion. The only group he attacked relentlessly was graceless religious leaders. Even now as you think about grace, there might be a little voice in your head whispering, ôIt canÆt be that easy!ö ôWhat about obedience?ö ôWhat about disobedience?ö ôWhat about repeated misbehavior?ö ôWhat about bad habits?ö ôWhat about justice?ö ôWhat about repentance?ö ItÆs this tension that makes grace so slippery. But thatÆs the beauty and the truth of grace. We donÆt deserve it. We canÆt earn it. It canÆt be qualified. But God gives it to us anyway because he loves us unconditionally. The story of grace is your story. And as you are about to discover grace plays a larger role than you imagine.

Author : Amy Clipston
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780310289845

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A Promise of Hope by Amy Clipston Pdf

In the second book in the Kauffman Amish Bakery series, a widow discovers her deceased husband had disturbing secrets. As she tries to come to grips with the past, she considers a loveless marriage to ensure stability for her young family--with her faith in God hanging in the balance.

Author : John M. G. Barclay
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802875327

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Paul and the Gift by John M. G. Barclay Pdf

John Barclay explores Pauline theology anew from the perspective of grace. Arguing that Paul's theology of grace is best approached in light of ancient notions of "gift," Barclay describes Paul's relationship to Judaism in a fresh way. Barclay focuses on divine gift-giving, which for Paul, he says, is focused and fulfilled in the gift of Christ. He both offers a new appraisal of Paul's theology of the Christ-event as gift as it comes to expression in Galatians and Romans and presents a nuanced and detailed consideration of the history of reception of Paul, including Augustine, Luther, Calvin, and Barth.

Author : Bill Huebsch
Publisher : Princeton Architectural Press
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2009-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1585957836

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Grace by Bill Huebsch Pdf

In this powerful yet simple volume, Bill Huebsch leads readers to a deeper understanding of the theology of grace as it was articulated at Vatican II by Karl Rahner, S.J. Through his distinctive images and storytelling, Bill creates an unforgettable journey to the mystery and wonder of the divine heart rooted in everyday experiences. Grace, he affirms, is indeed Gods greatest gift to us. Preachers will find here avenues of inspiration and storytelling to help point out moments of grace in the scriptures. Catechists and teachers will learn a new and vital way to pass on the tradition of grace in all its beauty and mystery. Ministers of healing will discover a sensitive and curative way to touch the wounded with the power of God. All Catholic adults will rediscover here the power and beauty of Gods grace.