Catching Contentment

Author : Liz Carter
Publisher : Inter-Varsity Press
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781783597413

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Catching Contentment by Liz Carter Pdf

If anyone has a right to feel angry with life, then the author is a strong candidate. Having battled with lung disease from a young age, suffered at the hands of bullies, and, reluctantly, given up her much-loved teaching job, she has plenty to complain about. But she has made a point of exploring contentment. She has drawn particularly on Paul's letter to the Philippians. 'Contentment is something we can all catch hold of,' she believes, 'whatever circumstances we find ourselves in.' This is a message which we need to hear, whether we are lifelong sufferers, like the author, or facing deprivation or injustice of another sort. Or we may simply have fallen into bad habits. We cannot fail to be uplifted, and hopefully transformed, by the author's discoveries as we learn to buck trends within society and the church. Introduction Confident contentment 1 Confident in our faith 2 Confident in our meaning and purpose 3 Confident in our identity and calling 4 Confident in our future Courageous contentment 5 Courage is active 6 Courage is acceptance 7 Courageous is brokenness 8 Courage in the Word 9 Courageous disappointment 10 Courageous lament 11 Courage is pressing on 12 Courageous contentment in action Captivated contentment 13 Captivated by glory 14 Captivated by surrender 15 Captivated satisfaction 16 Captivated by yearning 17 Captivated by infinite love 18 Captivated by discipline 19 Captivated in the dark night Contagious contentment 20 Contagious unity 21 Jesus - the greatest example of contagious contentment

Author : Liz Carter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2019-11-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1704920418

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Catching Contentment: a Six Session Bible Study Course by Liz Carter Pdf

HOW CAN I FIND REST F0R MY SOUL WHEN LIFE HURTS? What's stopping you enjoying contentment? Illness, financial worries, a difficult relationship, social media? If only things were different. Catching Contentment - A Six Session Bible Study Course explores a contentment that is not beyond your grasp. This group study guide is designed to be used alongside Catching Contentment: How to be Holy Satisfied by Liz Carter (IVP, 2018) Session One - What is contentment? Session Two - Confident Contentment Session Three - Courageous Contentment Session Four - Captivated Contentment Session Five - Contagious Contentment Session Six - Holy Satisfied Praise for Catching Contentment This is the best book I've read in the last five years! It's honest and real and full of truth, but truth that builds up and encourages - JENNIFER REES LARCOMBE I found empathy, hope and spiritual sustenance. Biblically anchored, persuasively written theology... a must-read for any Christian who wrestles with a nagging desire for something more. - TANYA MARLOW Here is a book that courageously digs deep to help us find lasting contentment. This is not a book of platitudes or theories. - WENDY VIRGO

Author : David Painting
Publisher : SPCK
Page : 413 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2022-08-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780281087525

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Fresh From the Word 2023 by David Painting Pdf

Fresh from the Word 2023 aims to help us build the discipline of Bible reading into our lives so we are grounded in God's word and our faith may deepen and develop. By offering accessible and engaging material, it aids our understanding of the Bible and helps us understand it from different Christian perspectives. One of the key themes in this year's edition is ‘Hidden Heroes & Heroines’, characters in the Bible who are overlooked but play a pivotal role in the unfolding of the Kingdom. As we read their stories, we may be encouraged that our lives, though they sometimes feel insignificant, are indeed being used by God in ways possibly beyond our imagining! The book also explores the different types of literature in the Bible. A number of the international and diverse community of writers who have contributed their wisdom, understanding and hard-won insights to encourage and bless us, unpack passages written in each particular style. And so we learn how we might safely interpret poetry, law, prophecy, narrative or apocalyptic. The hope is that these reflections - and indeed the complete volume - will will help us see revealed that which was previously hidden from us. Contributors this year include: Terry Lester, who writes on the Judges of Israel. Terry has been an Anglican priest in Cape Town for almost four decades and currently serves in Constantia. A vocal advocate for justice, he is engaged in projects aimed at restoring dignity and building reconciliation in his fragmented community. Immaculée Hedden, who writes on Healing Divisions in the Old Testament. She and her husband Richard are the authors of Under His Mighty Hand, the story of how she survived the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The couple are currently based in Rwanda, serving in healing and counselling support ministry with YWAM. Jane Gonzalez, who writes on Celebrations. Jane is a Roman Catholic laywoman and an active member of the Justice and Peace Group. Joshua Taylor, who writes on The God of all Comfort and Mercy. Joshua is an Anglican Priest in New Zealand, where he and his family have been exploring what it means to be a family following the way of Jesus. Louise Jones, who writes on Lord of the Sabbath. Working for an embedded, community-based organization (Newbigin Community Trust), Louise has a passion for empowering, resourcing and loving those who have slipped through the cracks of our systems, in order to help people see their immense value and worth in Jesus.

Author : Patrick Regan
Publisher : SPCK
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2024-07-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780281089352

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Bouncing Forwards by Patrick Regan Pdf

'Nobody is immune from the storms of life. Patrick's book is a lifeboat while the waves are crashing but it is much more than that: Bouncing Forwards is a guide that helps us to navigate through tricky waters so that we become better equipped for the journey of life. It's an honest, wise and practical handbook for growing in resilience. I can't recommend it highly enough.' CATHY MADAVAN, AUTHOR OF IRREPRESSIBLE Bouncing Forwards offers hope to those who're facing battles such as mental or physical health challenges, bereavement, the loss of cherished dreams or recovery from trauma. Patrick Regan reveals his vulnerability as he shares that making peace with his own ongoing anxiety only came after a period of intense physical, emotional and spiritual pain. There is always the temptation to wait for the day when all will be well. Yet becoming preoccupied with the future may well mean missing out on what's happening in our lives in the here and now. Is it possible to be OK even when life isn't? Can we thrive, not just once we've come through adversity, but right there in the midst of it? Exploring resilience, acceptance and emotional agility, Patrick encourages us to believe we can find meaning in some of life's toughest moments - and the faith to journey on.

Author : David Painting
Publisher : SPCK
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2023-08-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780281089895

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Fresh from The Word 2024 by David Painting Pdf

What will the world be like in a year's time? What changes will we have seen, and what global events will be fresh in our thoughts? What highs and lows will we have encountered, and what surprises will we have had that bring unexpected joy? And in the midst of all those things, how will we make sense of it all? That's where Fresh from The Word comes in! This edition tells the whole story of the Bible, so we have a framework in which to better understand each part. In addition, readings through 1 Chronicles culminate with Solomon building the Temple, and those in Mark and Luke show us how the Master Builder came and lived amongst us. We see how God began to build his church, looking at leaders in the New Testament, and how Paul encouraged one of those leaders as we read his letters to Timothy. And when the building gets broken, we study how to be reconciled, with Nehemiah offering a worked example of how God uses his people to rebuild. Finally, the Song of Solomon reveals the aim of it all - intimate, loving relationship with God himself. Fresh from The Word 2024 aims to help us build the discipline of Bible reading into our lives so we are grounded in God's word and our faith may deepen and develop. By offering accessible and engaging material, it aids our understanding of the Bible and helps us understand it from different Christian perspectives.

Author : Tanya Cooke,Tammy Cohen
Publisher : Kings Road Publishing
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2011-02-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781843584445

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Help I'm a FACEBOOKAHOLIC by Tanya Cooke,Tammy Cohen Pdf

Whether it's a means of staying in touch with old friends or of making new enemies, Facebook -- which celebrates its 7th birthday in 2011 -- is impossible to ignore... In June an Irish MEP called for Facebook to be regulated as a health hazard, in the same way as alcohol and drugs. It's not hard to see why. According to experts at top addiction clinic, The Priory, one in ten of us is in danger of becoming addicted to Facebook, and in need of psychiatric help to recover. We log on compulsively to keep tabs on our friends (and, more importantly, our enemies), we obsessively acquire 'friends', even though we might not actually know them and we develop damaging insecurities as a result of the 'perfect' selves our 'friends' portray, believing that our own lives don't measure up. Worst of all, we're so busy leading our virtual lives that we forget to lead our actual ones. So what makes this social networking site so addictively popular? Well, it's the way FB has extended into every corner of our lives, changing the way we interact with one another. This book takes a lighthearted look at the site with a mixture of real-life stories, expert comment and useful tips.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Discovery House
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2022-12-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781640702660

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Our Daily Bread - January / February / March 2023 by Anonim Pdf

Since it was first published in 1956, Our Daily Bread has become the resource for which Our Daily Bread Ministries is best known. The daily devotional thoughts published in Our Daily Bread help readers spend time each day in God’s Word. This electronic edition of Our Daily Bread allows you to enjoy the same inspiring content found in the print edition of Our Daily Bread, but with many additional digital features: • 90 Digital Daily Devotionals • Includes Scripture Passages and Insights • Links to a Daily Bible Reading Plan • Links to Additional Topical Content Resources from Our Daily Bread Ministries • Our Daily Bread Author Biographies Our Daily Bread is published and distributed worldwide in more than 40 languages by Our Daily Bread Ministries offices around the globe. Our Daily Bread Ministries also produces a variety of other Bible resources, which are available for the asking. Our Daily Bread is distributed via print, large-print, radio, podcast, email, rss, and mobile. For social networking users, find Our Daily Bread on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

Author : Jason Thomas
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781300755487

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The 10 Keys to Happiness by Jason Thomas Pdf

Author : Bernadine Bigner Cantrell
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2010-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781612150529

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Bending the Twig by Bernadine Bigner Cantrell Pdf

"I believe that our parenting skills, or lack of them, have worked against us. We have looked to man's wisdom, and forgotten the basic principles of the Bible. Mom's book is full of wisdom, Biblical wisdom, spelled out and then worked out through our family's experiences." "Mom has a clear grasp on what God's Word says about our job as parents. She has blessed me with her wisdom. Many rough spots in our road of parenting have been smoothed by Mom's insights." "these are Biblical principles and they work...My Mom...is passionate about the truth and about helping parents return to Godly patterns of child-rearing...Enjoy the book, but realize that you are coming to a fork in the road which will force you to make a choice." "The message in this book is based strictly on the Word of God-something that will never change. That is what makes this book different from many others that you will read. Mom uses humor, personal experiences, and the Scripture to teach in a very practical way." As a mother of four and grandmother of twenty-two, Bernadine shares the critically important Biblical principles of child rearing. Many of her experiences as she dealt with her growing family are sprinkled throughout the book. Now, as she is watching her children's children grow their families, it adds credence to what she observed through the years of rearing her children. Bernadine is a passionate believer in growing children God's way. It works!

Author : Alex C. Michalos
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021-04-29
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783030537791

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The Pope of Happiness by Alex C. Michalos Pdf

This book honors the work of Ruut Veenhoven, who has been a pioneer and leader in the field of happiness studies for the past 50 years. It brings together experts in the field discussing Veenhoven’s work as well as taking up themes from his workshops over the years to analyze how and where the field has expanded following his research. Veenhoven’s contributions include developing theories and measuring instruments, creating the world’s first and largest database of happiness research, founding the world’s first and most frequently cited Journal of Happiness Studies, and student development in and popularization of the field of happiness studies. He has extensive publications through the International Sociological Association and the International Society for Quality of Life Studies, and the research field of happiness studies would not have become as broad today without his enormous contributions. Friends and former students of Veenhoven provide both academic and anecdotal discussions in this festschrift, which is important for anyone interested in the development of happiness research.

Author : F. Hughes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1868
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105213336238

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Concord, Or, The Path of Contentment by F. Hughes Pdf

Author : D. William
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781412044646

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Living from with In by D. William Pdf

We live in a crazy world because of the crappy people in it and all the good people can't change that. We need to change the view of society to reflect the better of what we as humans can be, we have to exact changes in order to get change. The thoughts in this book, not so much based on morals or God, but rather on living a good life and doing so proudly, and defending such a life. The premise is that from this day forward we live better and teach by example.

Author : David B. Biebel,Harold G. Koening
Publisher : Charisma Media
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781591856375

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Simple Health by David B. Biebel,Harold G. Koening Pdf

These respected Christian professionals clear the confusion about unnecessary supplements, fad diets, and alternative therapies that don't work.

Author : David Lynch
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2007-12-27
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781101043301

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Catching the Big Fish by David Lynch Pdf

In this "unexpected delight,"* filmmaker David Lynch describes his personal methods of capturing and working with ideas, and the immense creative benefits he has experienced from the practice of meditation. Now in a beautiful paperback edition, David Lynch's Catching the Big Fish provides a rare window into the internationally acclaimed filmmaker's methods as an artist, his personal working style, and the immense creative benefits he has experienced from the practice of meditation. Catching the Big Fish comes as a revelation to the legion of fans who have longed to better understand Lynch's personal vision. And it is equally compelling to those who wonder how they can nurture their own creativity. Catching Ideas Ideas are like fish. If you want to catch little fish, you can stay in the shallow water. But if you want to catch the big fish, you've got to go deeper. Down deep, the fish are more powerful and more pure. They're huge and abstract. And they're very beautiful. I look for a certain kind of fish that is important to me, one that can translate to cinema. But there are all kinds of fish swimming down there. There are fish for business, fish for sports. There are fish for everything. Everything, anything that is a thing, comes up from the deepest level. Modern physics calls that level the Unified Field. The more your consciousness-your awareness-is expanded, the deeper you go toward this source, and the bigger the fish you can catch. --from Catching the Big Fish

Author : David Painting
Publisher : SPCK
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2024-08-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780281090532

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Fresh from The Word 2025 by David Painting Pdf

'The Christian faith is new every morning, and that's a wonderful reason to read the scriptures each day . . . Let us seek to be encouragers to one another as we journey on together. My prayer is that God will give you faith, hope and love for whatever the coming year brings.' Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York Many have written of the spiritual insight, comfort and joy derived from their regular reading of Fresh from The Word. We know the sheer variety of contributors and their willingness to engage with live issues can prove both (helpfully) disturbing and exhilarating! This year's volume, which has much to say about the Christ who walks beside us and the challenges of sharing his tender love with others, offers true nourishment, as always. Alongside a reading for each day, you will find fresh thoughts and prayers. Fresh from The Word aims to help us build the discipline of Bible reading into our lives so we are grounded in God's Word and our faith may deepen and develop. By offering accessible and engaging material, it aids our understanding of the Bible and helps us understand it from different Christian perspectives.