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Author : Judy Ford
Publisher : Conari Press
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1997-05-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1573240850
A guide for expectant mothers to the emotional and spiritual ups and downs of pregnancy offers ways to help them care for themselves, overcome depression, stay close to their spouse, and communicate with their baby-to-be.
Author : Paul Grant
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2009-09-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830874583
Admit it: you want to be cool. Cool is a destination: everyone else has arrived, but you can't seem to catch up. Cool is a security blanket: you wear it ragged and hide beneath its tatters. Cool is a coping mechanism: you're leaning on it, and it keeps breaking down on you. Sooner or later, you'll count yourself among the uncool: in those moments when everybody gets the joke but you, when the new kid's swagger leaves you self-conscious, when your friends invite you to do what you swore you'd never do. In those moments God sees you and calls you blessed. In Blessed Are the Uncool Paul Grant deconstructs the cultural phenomenon of cool, an ever-elusive, exclusionary act of perpetual rebellion for rebellion's sake. A life spent chasing after cool is exposed for the fickle, fruitless and ultimately inauthentic life that it is. In its place God offers you community: where exclusion is replaced with love, rebellion is redeemed with hope, and your longings are answered with faith that in Christ, God is reconciling this uncool world to himself.
Author : Amy Simpson
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2018-02-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830892389
Christians often hear the idea that following Jesus means that we should be living a life of full satisfaction. How many of us actually experience that kind of life? Amy Simpson wants to debunk this satisfaction myth in the church. After forty years of walking with Jesus, she writes, "I am deeply unsatisfied not only with my ability to reflect Jesus, but also with the very quality of my intimacy with him. I strongly suspect that the abyss of my nature has not been entirely satisfied by Jesus." Hers is a freeing confession for us all. Simpson explains that our very unsatisfaction indicates a longing for God, and understanding those longings can bring us closer to relationship with him. And that is where true spiritual health and vitality reside. Read on to discover anew what it truly means to be satisfied in Christ.
Author : Thomas Roberts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1830
Category : Methodist Church
ISBN : BL:A0022026390
Author : Women of Grace Writers
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2023-03-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781664289642
Women of Grace Writers Women of Grace Writers, a multi-cultural non-profit corporation, was organized in 2008 and is a cooperative ministry of the Desert Grace Church, Sierra Vista, Arizona. Previous publications include: “Reflections: Our View From the Mountain” (©2009); “Spirit Aflame: Heartbeats From the Mountain” (©2012); “Mountains of Grace: Lifting As We Climb” (©2016); “Words In Due Season” (©2019); And “The Charms” (©2019). As in a wonderfully hot and hearty stew, the Women of Grace Writers have brought their own brand of spice and savor to this new book.
Author : Sharon Otani
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781512737929
If you want to live a life that recognizes and responds to your blessings in an appropriate and meaningful way, you need to read this book. Learn to live a life fully blessed by first understanding the concept of blessing and by adjusting prospective with a focus on God. Living a life fully blessed is possible by following six simple steps of faith. Learn to live the life that God intended!
Author : Beverly Roberts Gaventa,Cynthia L. Rigby
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0664224385
Despite her prominence in the Christian narrative, Mary largely has been neglected within the Protestant church. Widely respected Protestant scholars seek to answer three basic questions: Who is Mary? How does Mary's story intersect with contemporary life: and What does Mary teach us about God?
Author : J. Marshall Jenkins PhD
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-20
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781683366553
Discover how Jesus’s blessings convert emotional suffering from a source of shame to a resource for faith. Long description: When you hurt, what does it mean for your faith? Too often church culture and religious individuals suggest that emotional pain shows lack of faith or sin against a punitive God. How ironic—Jesus suffered loneliness, misunderstanding, persecution and death to meet us at the lowest places and lift us to hope and life with his resurrection. Reframing apparent defeat as the first step in a life of purpose, this book shows how Jesus’s blessings, the Beatitudes, address the paradox of living through suffering on the way to joy. When you feel depressed or anxious, unworthy or ashamed, this book helps you recognize Jesus as a fellow struggler who meets you in your suffering, offering and embodying life and hope. It will help you hear Jesus’s blessing you when you feel least worthy of blessing. This vital resource features engaging spiritual practices and group discussion questions ideal for use by individuals on their own, in counseling or in groups. Christians and seekers in emotional pain as well as counselors, clergy, spiritual directors, Stephen ministers and family members will gain needed insight and guidance for the spiritual journey through suffering.
Author : John Fleetwood
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 682 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1823
Category : Apologetics
ISBN : YALE:39002088678975
Author : Fr. Josh Johnson
Publisher : Ascension Press
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2018-08-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781945179679
Only 2 in 10 Americans under 30 believe attending a church is important or worthwhile. Well over half of young adults raised in the Church have dropped out with many having a strong anti-Church stance, many even believing the Church does more harm than good.Fr. Josh Johnson was one of these people. In Broken and Blessed he tackles the harsh realities facing the Church in the 21st century. With charity and courage he speaks to his own generation of Catholic “Millennials,” who often feel their needs and concerns are not being addressed by the Church, or who simply do not believe the Catholic Faith has any relevance to their lives. Using his own experiences, both as a former struggling young Catholic and as a priest, Fr. Josh offers an inspiring witness of how he came to know God, rather than just knowing about him—and presents practical ways for us to truly know God as well. Broken and Blessed: Addresses head-on Millennials’ most pressing issues with the Catholic Faith Presents powerful and inspiring stories from Fr. Josh’s own faith journey Shows how one can truly encounter Jesus in a personal way Offers practical insights on how to overcome habitual sins Discusses the nature of prayer, as well as the challenges to prayer and how to overcome them
Author : Wendy Mogel
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2008-12-02
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781416593065
Provides parents with advice on using Jewish teachings from the Torah and Talmud to overcome struggles with raising children, nurture strengths and uniqueness, and encourage respectfulness towards their parents and others.
Author : Nancy Guthrie
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2022-03-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433580239
An Understandable and Reliable Guide to Revelation Over 12 chapters, Blessed covers the full text of the book of Revelation, exploring its call to patient endurance as God's sovereign plans for judgment and salvation are worked out in the world. In this book, Guthrie shows how Revelation is less about when Jesus will return and more about who we are to be, what we are to do, and what we can expect to endure as we wait for Jesus to return to establish his kingdom in the new creation. With a friendly and engaging tone, Blessed takes the fear, intimidation, and confusion away from studying Revelation, providing a solid and accessible resource that individuals and small groups can use to study this important yet often avoided book. Understand the Book of Revelation: Helps readers make sense of Revelation's unique apocalyptic symbolism, visual imagery, and Old Testament allusions Transformative Personal Application: Every chapter asks and answers the question, What does it mean to hear and keep this part of Revelation and thereby experience its promised blessing? A Focus on What Is Clear and Uncontroversial: Highlights Revelation's call for a costly allegiance to Christ and a refusal to compromise with the world rather than focusing on interpretive approaches and disputes
Author : John H. MacNaughton
Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0898694132
With years of experience as a parish priest, the author provides a concise and thorough guide to all aspects of the theology and practice of stewardship. His careful, step-by-step approach to giving and planning will help the reader consider a Bible-based theology of money; the development and presentation of the parish budget within this theological context; sacrificial giving and tithing; a detailed structure for the Every Member Canvass; and a program of year-round stewardship. Also included are stewardship success stories from a broad cross section of parishes, sermon examples, and sample mailing pieces for use in the Every Member Canvass. This classic resource, originally published as Stewardship: Myth and Methods, is a valuable development tool with a proven track record that's highly praised by clergy and lay leaders throughout the church.
Author : Tim Sean Youmans
Publisher : Church Publishing
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2020-04-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781640652460
A guide aimed at teens to bring greater understanding of the historical context behind biblical stories Many Christians are vaguely familiar with numerous Bible stories but do not know their context in the literary or historical arc of the Bible. Blessed to Bless gives meaningful organization to the multitude of Bible stories covered in over 1500 years of religious history. Primarily for teenagers, this book can be a resource for any individual or study group wanting a basic, yet comprehensive introduction to the Bible. The themes, interpretations, genres, and philosophical framework of Holy Scripture are offered to the reader, organized into four historical “arcs.” Each chapter offers scripture, accompanying commentary, and questions for reflection or discussion. Bible vocabulary concepts are highlighted throughout the book, making it a perfect tool for youth group study, a biblical literature curriculum, or a personal challenge (for instance, to read the Bible in a year). A Leader Guide is available for free download on the Church Publishing website for classroom usage.
Author : Lonnie Nelson
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2012-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781449768744
God is always good. God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all. So why do people ask the question, “If God is so good, why does he allow evil to happen to people?” Of course, most people ask this question rhetorically. The answer is quite simple. We are free! We have the freedom to do anything we want, even if and when consequences follow. So if we steal and we are caught, we reap the consequences of that action. Likewise, if we study God’s rulebook and apply the principles and promises therein, we will reap the positive results of our freedom of choice. We are the most blessed people on Earth if we choose to be. God’s forgiveness, health, and prosperity become ours when we believe God’s Word.