An Anointed Mess

Author : Patrick Allen
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725267749

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Love at Its Best When Church is a Mess by Patrick Allen Pdf

Love at Its Best When Church Is a Mess is a collection of fifteen meditations, drawn from 1 Corinthians 13, perhaps the most well-known passage about love in Holy Scripture, and certainly one of the most beloved passages found anywhere in the English language. It is the centerpiece of many marriage ceremonies, but as it turns out, the Apostle Paul was not writing to young couples in love. In fact, he was writing to a church in a mess, a big mess, and what he told them has relevance for Christians today. Most of us will face a mess at one time or another in church. Why? Because church life is messy. If you don’t find a mess, a mess will find you. Each chapter contains personal stories, a meditation, and an examination of an aspect of love drawn from 1 Corinthians 13, the wisdom of Scripture, some spiritual formation “next steps,” and questions for reflection and discussion. Suited for personal devotions or small discipleship groups, Love at Its Best When Church Is a Mess invites all of us to an adventure of grace, healing, and spiritual growth. Clearly, faith sends us on a spiritual journey, hope keeps us going, but it is love at its best that bids us home.

Author : Darlene Schacht
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781400206216

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Messy Beautiful Love by Darlene Schacht Pdf

Messy Beautiful Love delivers an incredible testimony of grace that offers hope for today’s marriages and a spark for rekindling love. Love gets messy. Financial problems, sickness, aging parents, a chronically unhappy spouse . . . trials will inevitably come that threaten your marriage. No matter how long you’ve been married or how strong your relationship is, sooner or later you are going to have a mess to clean up. Messy Beautiful Love is about cleaning up messes God’s way, exchanging your ideas for His, and being prepared for both the best and the worst that marriage has to offer. When you surrender your relationship to God, then and only then will you experience the blessing of marriage as He intended. This is the blessing of obedience. Messy Beautiful Love is an invitation to that obedience. The cynical world says marriages don’t last, but God knows better. Tune out the world and tune in to Him. When you do that, a beautiful marriage is not only possible, it’s inevitable.

Author : Cynthia Yanof
Publisher : David C Cook
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2024-02-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830785346

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Life Is Messy, God Is Good by Cynthia Yanof Pdf

Cynthia Yanof knows how sloppy, slippery, and downright hard life can be. But as she reminds us through her laugh-out-loud stories and heartfelt companionship, God’s not surprised when we drop the ball, lose our cool, or struggle to put our Spanx on in the morning. He can use our ridiculous messes and even the really difficult I-didn’t-sign-up-for-this losses to shape us. In Life Is Messy, God Is Good, Cynthia invites us to reframe our perspective on the challenges we face so we can see God at work—and laugh more along the way. Join her in discovering how: We can be faithful to God’s purposes right where we are—baseball carpool, dog groomer, and even chaperoning the dreaded zoo field trip. We come to realize one of life’s greatest blessings is a handful of crazy, godly friends (who aren’t afraid to tell you to retire your outfit). When we let go of who the world says we should be, we are free to become who God created us to be. Whether you are navigating a difficult new season, working late on another deadline, or simply horrified that your morning routine now includes plucking chin hair, Life Is Messy, God Is Good offers an encouraging and hilarious reminder that God is at work in you—even in the mess.

Author : T.D. Jakes
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2012-02-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781416547297

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Let It Go by T.D. Jakes Pdf

Bishop Jakes, the "New York Times"-bestselling author of "Reposition Yourself," returns with a thorough examination of the power of forgiveness.

Author : Bishop Henry Porter
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781612156316

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The Wisdom Of Bishop Henry L. Porter by Bishop Henry Porter Pdf

Every Man's Life is a Message Bishop Henry L. Porter has preached thousands of sermons in a ministry that has spanned nearly five decades. In these pages, find golden nuggets of truth from those sermons that will inspire, encourage, challenge, and uplift you: - If you don't take every opportunity to smile, it will seem life gives you every reason to frown. - Plant in life the things you want to grow. (Like friendship.) - What is the cutoff point for forgiving someone? Well, what is the cutoff point when you want God to stop forgiving you? - Jesus didn't tell others everything you did, so don't go telling everything you know about what someone else did. - When you don't take time to meditate on the things God has already done, you'll miss the faith to believe He'll take you through what you are facing. Get nearly 2,000 of these, arranged by topic or subject, including: Belief, God's Will, Encouragement, Faith, Happiness, and over 170 others! Allow God to minister to you through The Wisdom of Henry L. Porter. Bishop Henry L. Porter, DD, LittD, incorporated the Henry L. Porter Evangelistic Association in 1971, as a religious, charitable, and educational organization. He founded the Westcoast Center for Human Development in 1981, and has served as its duly elected Bishop since 1983. The wisdom in the pages of this book was gleaned from his sermons at Westcoast. In June 1990, he founded the Westcoast Theological Seminary which graduated its first class in 1997. In July 2000, he founded the Westcoast School for Human Development Foundation, Inc. He has traveled and preached God's Word all over the world. Alvin Wilkerson, compiled this book from recordings of Bishop's sermons as a tribute to Bishop. He wishes to share the life-changing inspiration and motivation of Bishop's words to bless others.

Author : Ossai Chegwe
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Page : 63 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781098071400

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The Seed of Triumph by Ossai Chegwe Pdf

The Seed of Triumph with its everyday illustrations simplifies and espouses readers to the Bible scriptures while challenging them to live more impactful lives.Looking for God's clues as you travel through life, listening keenly and mastering how to respond to God's prompts will help individuals live fulfilling lives in Christ Jesus. As you read this devotional, you will definitely be inspired to know more about God's awesome mysteries, dive in and savor every page!

Author : Dr. Josef A. Howard
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2011-02-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781452078885

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Turning Your Mess into a Message by Dr. Josef A. Howard Pdf

Dr. Howard has crafted a careful and balanced blend of Bible exposition, theology, real-life illustrations from his vast ministerial experience, and practical applications to those who yearn for their lives to be transformed from a messy situation to a message that honors and glorifies God. Each chapter expounds the miraculous way God used an unlikely individual with a messy life and turned his or her life into a positive message. The woman at the well, Zacchaeus, Jabez, Ruth, the thief on the cross, and Jephthah all faced challenging circumstances. Sin, genetics, the unexpected death of a spouse, rebellion, and poor family heritage placed these Bible characters in the most likely not to succeed category. All had three strikes against them. God, in His infinite mercy and grace, had a plan for each of these lives. He turned their mess into a positive message. Regardless of what mess you find your life to be in, this book gives practical ways of how to get out. Everyone faces trials and difficulties in life. Dr. Howard likens the trials and difficulties in life to potholes. Potholes appear out of nowhere unexpectedly and can be destructive and hurtful and take away our joy and sense of well being. Dr. Howard says, Being a Christian does not mean that we will not be faced with trials and tribulations, which are like potholes in our lives (some are big while others are small). Regardless of how messy your life is or how many potholes are causing you concern, Turning Your Mess into a Message will give you hope and lead you to the Savior, who alone can turn your life around. He did it for the six Bible characters expounded upon in the book and He continues to change and transform messy lives into a message today.

Author : Joe Dickinson
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781490804033

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Anointed Leadership by Joe Dickinson Pdf

It is not uncommon for a Christian to want to accomplish great things for God. And so, in our zeal and passion for him, we set out to do just that. While there is certainly nothing wrong with such a mission, many Christians are faulty in the way to go about it. Too many set out with a zeal to accomplish something great for God without first submitting themselves to be the type of vessel through which God can do something great. There is a great difference in wanting to be used and wanting to be usable. One relies on self: talent, title, personal strengths. The other relies on Almighty God. And as talented as a person may be, his or her gifts pale in comparison to the power of God and what he could do through them, if they would only submit to him and his ways. The world needs more people through whom God can pour himself. Churches need men and women who are willing to trust in God and be greatly used of him. Homes need fathers and mothers who rely more heavily on the power of God to sustain them than they do their own muster. Our generation needs people who will wait on God to make them usable before setting out to accomplish greatness in their own strength.

Author : Greg Powe
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2001-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781931232081

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Having the Peace of God by Greg Powe Pdf

In this book, "Having the Peace of God", Pastor Powe teaches you through the Word of God what it means to truly have the God-kind of peace. Jesus said in John 8:36, "If the son therefore shall make you free, you shall be free indeed." Book jacket.

Author : Newton R. Francis
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2022-11-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781098057213

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The Wild Messy Grace of God on display by Newton R. Francis Pdf

This Wild Messy Grace of God on Display is the book everybody has been waiting for, that everybody can relate to, and where everybody can find the purpose of GodaEUR(tm)s will for their abundant life in this life and in the world to come. This book is written for kings, queens, presidents, prime ministers, governors, mayors, legislators, judges, prosecutors, doctors, nurse, teachers, men and women of all walks of life, boys and girls of all ages, sexual abusers, dictators, pimps and prostitutes, drug dealers and users, addicts and bullies, adulterers, gangsters, broken families and sufferers of injustice. EveryoneaEUR(tm)s life in some way is lying under the cover of this book with the solution to improve who God created you to be. This book, like the Bible, will change your life and perspective on your present situation. Grace is the answer for your fears and doubts and insecurities of lifeaEUR(tm)s overwhelming pressures.Read this book and see how grace unraveled the web of your lifelong struggles to preserve and prevail. All 170 scriptures on grace the Bible contains are under this cover to laser-beam distract you from the lies of the devil that have wedged you in bondage for so long. Today you are loose from all shackles of his deceptions. By grace you are saved, through faith. Set free to be free indeed. ItaEUR(tm)s my humble pleasure in ChristaEUR(tm)s grace, the inspired power of the Holy Spirit, to present you grace for your new life to begin today. Thank you. Grace infatuated me.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1168 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1896
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
ISBN : UIUC:30112073373356

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American Dictionary and Cyclopedia by Anonim Pdf

Author : Reverend Larry Marshall
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2011-03-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781426952975

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The Mythical Life of Jesus by Reverend Larry Marshall Pdf

Based on the writings of Dr. Alvin Boyd Kuhn, The Mythical Life of Jesus Christ provides an interpretation of the Bible that shows the full, clear, and hidden meaning of ancient mythology and religion. It describes how the Bible is not a record of objective historical occurrences, but rather a collection of allegorical, mythical, dramatic, and symbolic sagas. Author Larry Marshall has compiled the writings of Dr. Alvin Boyd Kuhn, a lecturer, teacher, and scholar. Kuhn claims the roots of Christianity can be found in the Egyptian religion. Through his writings, Kuhn shows there is no historical evidence for Jesusthat his life is instead based on the Egyptian god Horus. He further claims that the New Testament of the Bible and its eventsthe virgin birth, the baptism, the temptations, the crucifixion, and resurrectionshould be interpreted allegorically. Marshall believes Kuhn has unlocked the essence of Christianity and, as a result, challenges the churchs fraudulent orthodoxy.

Author : Joseph T. . Bachota Jr
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2010-06-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781450231466

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Word of Faith Preachers by Joseph T. . Bachota Jr Pdf

Have you ever wondered about the correctness of the messages and teachings of preachers behind the pulpits and on TV today? Who holds them accountable for explanations and outlines of the truth? Who questions them or anything they say? With sound biblical exegesis, this book challenges you to keep an open mind and determine for yourself what is true or false. As an ordained Word of Faith preacher, Joe Bachota has firsthand knowledge of the doctrines being preached. Word of Faith Preachers isnt meant to be an exhaustive discussion of every doctrinal position taken by the movement. Instead, it explores a few of the major heresies the Word of Faith churches are teaching, with the goal of preventing you from being led astray if you are exposed to them. Even though Bachota once believed, preached, and taught most of these doctrines, the Lord has led him in another direction, opening his eyes to the heresies contained in some of the Word of Faith doctrine. Hopefully, this book will lead you in the same way and enable you to come to the same conclusion he did: the teachings of many churches today, particularly Word of Faith churches, are completely out of touch with sound biblical doctrine.

Author : Maegen Neely
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781973678199

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Who I Am in Christ by Maegen Neely Pdf

Who I am in Christ is a six-month journey to further grasp what God’s Word has to say about identity in Him. Every day is filled with Scripture, encouragement, and opportunity to pray and grow closer to the LORD. Join with me each day in encountering God’s truth and finding freedom and empowerment to believe and walk out who He has declared you to be.

Author : Oxford Dictionaries,
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 1026 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2012-05-10
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780199640942

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Paperback Oxford English Dictionary by Oxford Dictionaries, Pdf

This fully updated edition offers over 120,000 words, phrases, and definitions. It covers all the words you need for everyday use, carefully selected from the evidence of the Oxford English Corpus, a databank of 21st century English, containing over 2 billion words.The Factfinder centre section gives quick-reference entries on topics including famous people, countries, and science. Includes 3 months' access to Oxford Dictionaries Pro at oxforddictionaries.com.