Being God S Man By Finding Contentment

Author : Stephen Arterburn,Kenny Luck,Todd Wendorff
Publisher : WaterBrook
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2010-04-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307551733

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Being God's Man by Finding Contentment by Stephen Arterburn,Kenny Luck,Todd Wendorff Pdf

How satisfied are you with your life? Men like you are finding it tougher than ever to be content with what they have. They compare themselves with others and continually come up short. The soul-gnawing result is discouragement and disappointment. Lasting contentment comes only from a transformation of your mind, emotions, and will. It also takes a personal encounter with the God who can make you content. In Being God’s Man by Finding Contentment, you will track this struggle for a new identity through various biblical passages. Like Jacob, you will not be fully settled and content until you lay to rest your past and take up a new identity in Christ. Jacob became a new creature, a man on a mission for the Lord. His struggle was over. He knew why he was here and what he had to do. His life took on purpose and meaning that transcended the striving. Yours can, too. Special Features: ·Practical studies facilitate personal encounters with God and other men ·Questions encourage genuine reflection and help build godly convictions ·“Real Life” case studies show how the truths you discover have worked out in other men’s lives ·“Standing Strong” section gives you the opportunity to form and express your action steps with God and your group

Author : Alli Worthington
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-02
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780310094906

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The Year of Living Happy by Alli Worthington Pdf

Take a daily step toward joy and contentment and ditch stress, overwhelming thoughts, and boredom with encouraging and biblical messages from Alli Worthington. You do your best to live life well—you work hard to be present in the moment, take care of the people in your life, knock it out of the park at work and home. And yet, somehow, you still have days (perhaps more than you'd like to admit) where you're simultaneously stressed and bored, and you wonder if you even know how to be happy. Is happiness a worthy goal? Does happiness matter to God, or does He only care about holier things? Alli Worthington gets it. As a wife, mother of five boys, author, speaker, and entrepreneur, she knows a thing or two about being busy, stressed, and happy in the midst of a crazy world! Over the years, she's seen how happiness gets a bad rap in Christian circles, and now she is standing up to shout the good news from the roof (or the internet, as the case may be): You are allowed to be happy! Yes, you! You can be happy right now! Join Alli for The Year of Living Happy: Finding Contentment and Connection in a Crazy World, and find the roots of your happiest life yet. Each of the 100 short and inspirational entries includes a thoughtful message from Alli, based on God’s Word practical ways to make your life happier day by day a journaling section This gorgeous book is an empowering gift for yourself or any woman you love. It can be used as a daily devotional or as a guided journal. Be part of this exciting message: Happiness and holiness can coexist for a beautiful life. Don’t miss the great big adventure God has for you. Let this be The Year of Living Happy!

Author : Stephen Arterburn,Kenny Luck,Todd Wendorff
Publisher : WaterBrook
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2003-07-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781578566792

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Being God's Man in Tough Times by Stephen Arterburn,Kenny Luck,Todd Wendorff Pdf

David was to be the future king of Israel. And yet, as you’ll see firsthand in this compelling Bible study, the journey to that goal was filled with dangers, delays, and difficulties. Just like David, every man has a dream of who he wants to become. But getting there is a different story. Hardships and losses can destroy the faith–and even the life–of a lesser man. Many men fail to realize their dreams because they choose comfort over character, image over substance, and escape over endurance. But a man who knows how to embrace hardship and learn to mine it for God’s purposes will see his godly dreams come true. Hardships are inevitable. Embracing them is a choice. God’s dream for you is at stake. And Being God’s Man…in Tough Times will equip you to overcome life’s difficulties in the power and wisdom of God.

Author : Jeremiah Burroughs,Rev Terry Kulakowski, Editor
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2015-11-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781618980670

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The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs,Rev Terry Kulakowski, Editor Pdf

'I have learned to be content in whatever state] I am'' (Phil. 4:11) Anyone who lacks true contentment may find it in this book. If not, it will be because that one would not follow the very clear and simple instructions given. The teaching is from the Bible, yet it must be described as unique. Nowhere else will you find such unusual, but Biblically authenticated thoughts: He will teach you that contentment lies in subtraction, not in addition; that the ABC's of Christianity are nothing like what you thought them to be; that there is a mystery of contentment, but that once you have learned the way from Christ's word, you will be able to attain such a depth of contentment as you never before dreamed existed. This is a key book for building up Christian maturity. Christian Contentment, what is it? ''It is a sweet, inward heart thing. It is a work of the Spirit indoors. It is a box of precious ointment, very comforting and useful for troubled hearts in times of troubled conditions.

Author : Stephen Arterburn,Kenny Luck,Todd Wendorff
Publisher : WaterBrook
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2004-11-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781578569175

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Being God's Man by Understanding a Woman's Heart by Stephen Arterburn,Kenny Luck,Todd Wendorff Pdf

How to be God’s man in relationship with a woman. Few men would ever embark on an important project, a significant career change, or a major athletic challenge without gathering all the tactical knowledge possible to insure a good outcome. Yet, when it comes to relationships with women, most men fail to apply the simple principles that make them successful in other areas of life. It may be easy to get into a relationship with a woman, but it’s not so easy to make the relationship work well. It takes energy. It demands effort. It requires education and understanding. God is available to help. But there’s a catch: God’s man must connect with God’s purposes before he can truly connect with his wife (or wife-to-be). God uses the marriage relationship to promote growth in men’s lives, because it shows us our character gaps and drives us to Him for solutions. If you want true intimacy and connection with a woman, you’ll need to grow up and graduate from God’s school of character. This book, Being God’s Man by Understanding a Woman’s Heart, is the perfect start. Special Features: ·Practical studies facilitate personal encounters with God and other men ·Questions encourage genuine reflection and help build godly convictions ·“Real Life” case studies show how the truths you discover have worked out in other men’s lives ·“Standing Strong” section gives you the opportunity to form and express your action steps with God and your group

Author : Brennan Manning
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2010-10-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780062030740

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Ruthless Trust by Brennan Manning Pdf

In his sequel to The Ragamuffin Gospel bestselling author Brennan Manning shows how true and radical trust in God can transform our lives. Manning, beloved author and spiritual teacher, shows us how trust in God can transform our lives and open us up to deeper experiences of grace and love. In Ruthless Trust, he turns his focus from furious love to radical trust, revealing the ways in which trust renews our faith and help us grow.

Author : Erik Raymond
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433553691

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Chasing Contentment by Erik Raymond Pdf

Recovering the Lost Art of Contentment The biblical practice of contentment can seem like a lost art—something reserved for spiritual giants but out of reach for the rest of us. In our discontented age—characterized by impatience, overspending, grumbling, and unhappiness—it’s hard to imagine what true contentment actually looks (and feels) like. But even the apostle Paul said that he learned to be content in any and every circumstance. Paul’s remarkable contentment was something grown and developed over time. In Chasing Contentment, Erik Raymond helps us understand what biblical contentment is—the inward gracious spirit that joyfully rests in God’s providence—and then how we learn it. Giving us practical guidance for growing in contentment in various areas of our lives, this book will encourage us to see contentment as a priority for all believers. By God’s grace, it is possible to pursue the high calling of contentment and anchor our joy in God himself rather than our changing circumstances.

Author : Stephen Arterburn,Jason B. Martinkus
Publisher : WaterBrook
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781601425362

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Worthy of Her Trust by Stephen Arterburn,Jason B. Martinkus Pdf

You Can Win Her Back Few challenges in life are as difficult as regaining a wife’s trust—and few are as ultimately worthwhile. Trust can be rebuilt in your marriage! With patient, loving, self-sacrificing effort, it’s possible that one day your wife will risk her heart with you again. And she may even have more respect and love for you than before. In Worthy of Her Trust, Jason Martinkus relates how he repaired his own marriage after revelations of sexual addiction. Along with Stephen Arterburn, Jason offers exercises and tools rooted in counseling principles to help your marriage begin again. This comprehensive guide discusses: · How to be truly and effectively transparent · Combating the “he must not love me” myth and other untruths · What to do about the Internet, office temptations, and travel · Encouragement for wives who wonder if trust can ever be restored · The “five-minute phone call” and other daily trust-building strategies · What meaningful forgiveness and restitution look like · The Amends Matrix—a concrete exercise to admit past wrongs and cast a vision for a faithful future Including insights from Jason’s wife, Shelley, Worthy of Her Trust guides you through the process of rebuilding your relationship so it is stronger than ever.

Author : Stephen Arterburn,Fred Stoeker
Publisher : WaterBrook
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2004-01-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781578569694

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Every Man's Battle by Stephen Arterburn,Fred Stoeker Pdf

the challenge every man faces...the fight every man can win From the television to the Internet, print media to videos, men are constantly faced with the assault of sensual images. It is impossible to avoid such temptations...but, thankfully, not impossible to rise above them. Shattering the perception that men are unable to control their thought lives and roving eyes, Every Man's Battle shares the stories of dozens who have escaped the trap of sexual immorality and presents a practical, detailed plan for any man who desires sexual purity-perfect for men who have fallen in the past, those who want to remain strong today, and all who want to overcome temptation in the future. Includes a special section for women, designed to help them understand and support the men they love.

Author : Ludwig Feuerbach
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1957
Category : Christianity
ISBN : 9781565431027

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The Essence of Christianity by Ludwig Feuerbach Pdf

Author : Stephen Arterburn,Brenda Stoeker,Fred Stoeker
Publisher : WaterBrook
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781578567843

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Every Heart Restored by Stephen Arterburn,Brenda Stoeker,Fred Stoeker Pdf

Wholeness and Healing for Women Caught in the Crossfire. As the wife of a man who is addicted to lust, pornography, or masturbation, you are not alone. Millions of men can't get through the day or the week without clicking on to their favorite Internet porn sites, thumbing through adult magazines, or watching sensual videos-and millions of wives suffer as a result. Over the past decade, nearly 400,000 men have found inspiration and hope in "Every Man's Battle, the best-selling men's guide to victory over sexual sin. Now, here at last is the book for every woman who has become a casualty in the fight for sexual purity. "Every Heart Restored offers godly guidance and wisdom for a woman facing such personal betrayal. "WHAT DOES GOD EXPECT FROM ME?" "HOW CAN I TRUST AGAIN?" "IS IT POSSIBLE TO OVERCOME PAIN AND UNFORGIVENESS?" "CAN MY MARRIAGE BE REBUILT?" "WHAT IF I JUST WANT "OUT?" Filled with stories from wives and husbands at every stage in the struggle for sexual purity, "Every Heart Restored addresses the questions and real-life issues that matter to you most. Whether you are facing the startling new revelation of your husband's sin, dealing with a long-term problem, or cleaning out an old wound, "Every Heart Restored will meet you where you are and guide you to healing greater than you imagine possible. Also available: "Every Heart Restored Workbook

Author : Stephen Arterburn,Kenny Luck,Todd Wendorff
Publisher : WaterBrook
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2010-04-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307552945

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Being God's Man by Pursuing Friendships by Stephen Arterburn,Kenny Luck,Todd Wendorff Pdf

God’s Word is clear about the importance of godly friendships–and how God designs them to complete us spiritually. If you ever hope to win the battles you face in your spiritual journey, you must be connected to godly men. The problem is that many men today act like they don’t need friends–and they’re paying the price. Risking relationship is not easy for men, but it’s a non-negotiable for God’s man. When you stand with others who share your spiritual goals, you achieve them faster. That’s God’s way. Godly friendships create consistency, provide care and support, stimulate healthy confession, produce new connections, and make you complete in Christ. They produce positive changes in your character, convictions, conduct, and commitment to do life God’s way. Learn how to build and benefit from friendships with godly men. It starts with Being God’s Man…in Pursuing Friendships.

Author : Timothy Gray
Publisher : Covenant Books, Inc.
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781644683224

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Seek Ye First the Kingdom: God's Way to Finding Contentment Based on Matthew 6:33 by Timothy Gray Pdf

Stress, short tempers, impatience, and greed-these are elements that have their origin in what is having an effect on all of us. That thing is discontentment. Matthew 6:33 addresses this condition and provides us with the answer to discontentment by looking through the lens of God's perspective. It is sure to enlighten, challenge, and encourage the reader.

Author : RL Keller
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781490821481

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Man's Rejection of God by RL Keller Pdf

Mahatma Gandhi was quoted as saying, "I like your Christ. I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ." What an indictment of the Christian community. Is it true? Are we, as Christians, the reason people keep from embracing Christianity? Have we caused people to walk away from the one belief system that can provide redemption for their sins? In Man's Rejection of God: Who's Responsible? I devote whole chapters to atheists, agnostics, apostates, hedonists, those devoted to the cult of personality and more. I look at the three main world religions besides Judaism and Christianity. I give the reader a brief look into their belief system and how it compares to that of Christians. I touch on those who say they believe in God yet show no visible evidence of it. I investigate our being able to relate to others outside the faith. I lay out what it means to be vulnerable. I take a look at minimalism and individualism and how they can apply to the Christian. I look at the impact words have on our lives and also dig into the importance of forgiveness. I paint a simple picture of Jesus and underscore that picture with quotes from the great C.S. Lewis. I call for a time of re-assessment as we strive to be more genuine and consistent in our faith.

Author : Jack Countryman
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2024-07-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781400242276

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The Secret to Complete Contentment by Jack Countryman Pdf

Wishing for "more" in life usually leaves us feeling unfulfilled and anxious—especially when we realize that more will never be enough. As you journey through this beautiful devotional, let go of the restlessness that comes from trying to find contentment outside God's love and instead find true peace as you live at the center of His will. If only I didn't feel so burned out . . . If only I wasn't so lonely . . . If only I wasn't so concerned about impressing others . . . Many of us dream about what would make us content. But oftentimes, even when we get these things, we still want more. Is it even possible to feel peaceful and satisfied in life? Beloved Bible teacher and bestselling author Jack Countryman offers Bible verses and 60 thoughtful reflections to reveal why living in the love of Jesus is the only way to know true, lasting contentment. In these pages you'll discover: The freedom that comes from finding contentment apart from circumstances Why you can rest—physically, spiritually, and emotionally—in God's abundant love How to strengthen your trust in who God is and how He provides for you This beautiful book is an ideal gift for: Anyone struggling to overcome anxiety, envy, or discouragement New Christians and faith seekers Those transitioning into a new school, an empty nest, or even retirement Friends looking for a simple yet powerful daily devotional Although the world may promise that you can have everything you want, only God can give everything you need. The Secret to Complete Contentment reminds you that God so deeply longs for a relationship with you that He created you to be satisfied with nothing less than life with Him.