Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit

Author : Saint Francis De Sales
Publisher : Ignatius Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2015-06-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781681497228

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Introduction to the Devout Life by Saint Francis De Sales Pdf

Written over 400 years ago, Introduction to the Devout Life is still one of the most popular books for those pursuing holiness. St. Francis de Sales explains how to turn that desire for sanctity into resolutions that yield grace-filled results. Themes include: Pursuing a devout life whole-heartedly Incorporating prayer and sacraments into a busy schedule Growing in virtue Battling wisely against temptation Making spiritual progress through daily, monthly, and yearly exercises Whether you are just beginning your spiritual journey or are more advanced in the spiritual life, you’ll be able to apply this timeless wisdom immediately. Let St. Francis de Sales illumine the path to holiness and strengthen your desire to walk that road with the Lord. St. Francis de Sales (1567–1622) was the Bishop of Geneva and a renowned spiritual director. Preaching during the Counter-Reformation, he is estimated to have converted 70,000 Calvinists in his short lifetime. He was a fervent proponent of the universal call to holiness and spent much of his time guiding lay people on the road to sanctity. Declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope Pius IX in 1877, St. Francis is still helping to form saints through his many writings, of which Introduction to the Devout Life is the most famous.

Author : John H. Manigo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2022-07-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798887641454

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Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit by John H. Manigo Pdf

Author : John F. MacArthur
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1998-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1575675951

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The Only Way To Happiness by John F. MacArthur Pdf

Jesus' first recorded sermon in the Bible is a blueprint for being happy here on earth. And though His definition contains no prescriptions for acquiring cars, homes, or savings, it does require transformation and obedience. MacArthur examines Jesus' timeless definition of happiness, and explains that our reward for following Jesus' plan is citizenship in the kingdom of God- and an abiding joy that can never be taken away. Study guide and review included for individual or group study.

Author : Benny Ho
Publisher : ARMOUR PUBLISHING PTE LTD
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Beatitudes
ISBN : 9789814270885

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The Beatitudes by Benny Ho Pdf

Author : Ellen G. White
Publisher : Review and Herald Pub Assoc
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2009-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780828024754

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Reflecting Christ by Ellen G. White Pdf

"During her 70-year ministry the author spoke, through her pen, to young people, to church members, and to the world in the The Youth's Instructor, the Review and Herald, and The Signs of the Times. Selections for this book have been drawn from these three periodicals as well as from her books and previously unpublished manuscripts and letters"--Foreword.

Author : Jerry Bridges
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781631466236

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The Blessing of Humility by Jerry Bridges Pdf

We all admire humility when we see it. But how do we practice it? How does humility--the foundational virtue of the normal Christian life--become a normal part of our everyday lives? Jerry Bridges sees in the Beatitudes a series of blessings from Jesus, a pattern for humility in action. Starting with poverty in spirit--an acknowledgment that in and of ourselves we are incapable of living holy lives pleasing to God--and proceeding through our mourning over personal sin, our hunger and thirst for righteousness, our experience of persecutions large and small, and more, we discover that humility is itself a blessing: At every turn, God is present to us, giving grace to the humble and lifting us up to blessing.

Author : Craig Warren Greenfield
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310346241

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Subversive Jesus by Craig Warren Greenfield Pdf

When Jesus left the most exclusive gated community in the universe to come live with the people he loved and gave his life for, he turned everything we know and believe about life on its head. Jesus said that he came to bring good news to the poor, but most Western Christians remain disconnected and isolated from the poor and their contexts of injustice. Even our churches echo society’s pressure to isolate ourselves from the margins (e.g. by moving to a better suburb) and instead teach us how to be “nice people” who worship a “nice Jesus” and don’t disrupt the status quo. Convinced that Jesus places love for the poor and the pursuit of justice central, Craig Greenfield has sought to follow in Christ’s footsteps by living among people at the edges of society for the last fourteen years. His quest to follow this Subversive Jesus has taken Craig and his young family from the slums of Asia to inner city Canada and back again. This is the story of how Jesus led them to the margins: initiating the Pirates of Justice flash mobs, sharing their home with detoxing crackheads, welcoming homeless panhandlers and prostitutes to the dinner table, and ultimately sparking a movement to reach the world’s most vulnerable children. This book is a strong and potentially controversial critique of the status quo too often found in our churches, but it offers an inspirational and hopeful vision of another way. While readers may not relocate to a slum, they will certainly come to view their lives and ministry through a fresh lens—reconsidering how they are uniquely called by Jesus to subversively love the poor and break down systems of injustice in their sphere of influence.

Author : Thomas Dubay
Publisher : Ignatius Press
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2009-09-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781681492254

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Happy are You Poor by Thomas Dubay Pdf

To the modern mind, the concept of poverty is often confused with destitution. But destitution emphatically is not the Gospel ideal. A love-filled sharing frugality is the message, and Happy Are You Poor explains the meaning of this beatitude lived and taught by Jesus himself. But isn't simplicity in lifestyle meant only for nuns and priests? Are not all of us to enjoy the goodness and beauties of our magnificent creation? Are parents to be frugal with the children they love so much? The renowned spiritual writer Dubay gives surprising replies to these questions. He explains how material things are like extensions of our persons and thus of our love. If everyone lived this love there would be no destitution. After presenting the richness of the Gospel message, more beautiful than any other world view, he explains how Gospel frugality is lived in each state of life.

Author : Johann Baptist Metz
Publisher : Paulist Press
Page : 39 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2014-05-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781616434571

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Poverty of Spirit by Johann Baptist Metz Pdf

An inclusive language version of the modern spiritual classic, an exquisitely beautiful meditation on the incarnation, on what it means to be fully human, and on finding the face of God hidden in our neighbors.

Author : Ellen G. White
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 115 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2022-05-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547023302

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Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing by Ellen G. White Pdf

Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing is a spiritual text by Ellen G. White. It delves into the important discourses of Jesus while providing a Seventh-day Adventist viewpoint and explanations in a forthright manner.

Author : Charles H Spurgeon
Publisher : Whitaker House
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2012-09-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781603746861

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The Beatitudes by Charles H Spurgeon Pdf

Some of the most comforting words a Christian could possibly hear from God are, "I want to bless you." In the Sermon on the Mount, Christ told us that we can come to Him as we are—in need, mourning, oppressed, or hungering—and He will bless us. In Charles Spurgeon's revealing exploration of The Beatitudes, you will learn to... Receive God's comfort Develop a gentle, forgiving spirit Inherit the earth Find contentment Obtain mercy Be pure in heart See God more clearly God has an excellent benefits package for His children. Discover the way to receive the rich treasures God wants you to have!

Author : Mark Hart
Publisher : Franciscan Media
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Catholics
ISBN : 0867166770

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Blessed are the Bored in Spirit by Mark Hart Pdf

My image of God the Father, enthroned in heaven in flowing white robes and Birkenstock sandals, was overshadowed by my certainty that he didn't want me to have any fun. God was all about rules.--from Chapter Five Too many young Catholics experience their faith as Mark Hart did: They rarely miss Mass even if they don't understand it; they have a Bible even if they never read it; they go to confession even if they aren't particularly repentant. Is that your experience of Catholicism? Is yours a faith of Thou Shalt Nots? If so, forget about a dreary life of mindless obedience to rules you don't understand. It's time to enter into the transforming light of your Creator who invites you to live from the still center of his undying love. The author's humorous and hard-hitting reflections drive home the point that God isn't calling the reader to be a good person--someone who merely obeys the rules--but a new person in Jesus Christ. The audio edition of this book can be downloaded via Audible.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1836
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39015064333316

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The New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ by Anonim Pdf

Author : Alia Joy
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2019-04-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493416257

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Glorious Weakness by Alia Joy Pdf

As a girl, Alia Joy came face to face with weakness, poverty, and loss in ways that made her doubt God was good. There were times when it felt as if God had abandoned her. What she didn't realize then was that God was always there, calling her to abandon herself. In this deeply personal exploration of what it means to be "poor in spirit," Joy challenges our cultural proclivity to "pull ourselves up by our own bootstraps." She calls on readers to embrace true vulnerability and authenticity with God and with one another, showing how weakness does not disqualify us from inclusion in the kingdom of God--instead, it is our very invitation to enter in. Anyone who has struggled with feeling inadequate, disillusioned, or just too broken will find hope. This message is an antidote to despair, helping readers reclaim the ways God is good, even when life is anything but.

Author : D. A. Carson
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2004-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0801065313

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Jesus' Sermon on the Mount and His Confrontation with the World by D. A. Carson Pdf

A popular explanation of the teaching of Jesus in his Sermon on the Mount and the events that follow.