Discovering God As Companion

Author : Mariellen Gilpin
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2007-03-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781477201176

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Discovering God as Companion by Mariellen Gilpin Pdf

Have you had an experience of the presence of God? Has a voice, a vision, a dream changed your sense of who you are? Has a sense of oneness with God changed your life? Are you hungry for a God who provides real guidance? This book is for you. Have you wondered if God exists? Have you wondered if God cares about you? Do you wonder if God is still talking to humans? Do you yearn to love God but feel you need to be introduced? This book is for you. In a context in which an intimate interactive relationship with God is not always highly valued, understood, or actively nurtured, and whose importance as the root of social action is sometimes overlooked, this book witnesses to the action of God in the lives of Friends today, and their response to it. Mysticism at work. Frances Taber, Ohio "The stories range all over the human condition and encompass such a broad variety of peoples experience of God that when one needs to read the words of another human being wrestling with an experience similar to ones ownit is possible to find it among the many stories. All of us have so much of the world in our lives, dragging us away from faith, that this kind of book is what we need." Rita Varley, Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Library What Canst Thou Say? is a quarterly newsletter that has gathered stories of Quakers sharing their first-hand mystical experience and contemplative practice. It is produced cooperatively by a group of volunteers, who, themselves, have felt the movement of the Spirit and wish to deepen their understanding by interacting with others. This book includes some of the stories and poems published in the first ten years as celebration of our tenth anniversary.

Author : Anthony M. Coniaris
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0937032689

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Discovering God Through the Daily Practice of His Presence by Anthony M. Coniaris Pdf

Author : Lisa Popcak,Greg Popcak
Publisher : Sophia Institute Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2015-08-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781622822461

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Discovering God Together by Lisa Popcak,Greg Popcak Pdf

Research shows again and again that when families openly live and share their faith together, their marriages are stronger, children and parents get along better, and children are less likely to succumb to drugs, alcohol, promiscuity, or negative peer pressure. In this book, experienced psychotherapists Greg and Lisa Popcak show how you can transform your family into a joyful place where each member experiences life as a gift from God. From tapping into the rich beauty of Catholic traditions to mustering the motivation needed to deepen your spiritual life, you discover the practical, positive, and tangible difference our faith can make in your family life. You’ll also learn . . . The five marks of a Catholic family. Are you missing the most important? How to keep rituals fresh and alive rather than boring and routine. The four characteristics of teaching your children to have the heart of a disciple. The one thing children need to catch their faith on fire. How to shepherd your kids through the seven stages of faith. Six steps to helping kids develop individual prayer time How to discern your family’s charism – and what to do with it. How to foster your children’s sense of mission.

Author : R.C. Sproul
Publisher : Gospel Light Publications
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2008-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830745270

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Discovering the God Who Is by R.C. Sproul Pdf

“The minister gently guided my mother away from the grave to a waiting car. I moved behind them in a grim stupor. I was confused. I was hurt. I was angry. One question pierced my soul…’Who are you, God? And why do you do the things you do?’” Thus began Sproul’s search for ultimate truth and a personal encounter with the living God. In Discovering the God Who Is, readers will journey with Sproul to discover for themselves the magnificence of God’s character and being, His power and personality. Sproul asks the questions many of us wonder about God: Is the Bible the Word of God? What is righteousness? What is the difference between a moral and a legal right? How does God create something from nothing? Does God change His mind? Sproul communicates deep truths in a fresh and easy-to-understand style. Join R. C. Sproul as he shares his passion for God and excites the reader to dig deep and know the God who is alive, who is real, who relates to each one of us in our lives.

Author : Stephen D. Bryant,Janice T. Grana,Marjorie J. Thompson
Publisher : Companions in Christ
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0835898407

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Companions in Christ by Stephen D. Bryant,Janice T. Grana,Marjorie J. Thompson Pdf

Companions in Christ is designed to develop you as a leader in guiding the spiritual life of your congregation. This resource gives you an overview of the Christian spiritual life and the practices that help people enter into the formative pattern of Christ's life: a life of prayer, study and service. Help your small-group members move from information (knowledge about) to experience (knowledge of) in the means of grace--ways in which Christ meets people, renews their faith, and deepens their life together in love. This revised Leader's Guide provides detailed guidance for leading a small group through the 28 weekly sessions. The plans have been tested and refined by groups in churches across the country. This books contains all you need, including --the Getting Started Guide, which was formerly a separate piece --a revised plan for a Closing Retreat --Weekly Needs at a Glance --page references for both the comprehensive 1-volume Participant's Book and the new 5-volume series

Author : Brahma Kumaris,Dadi Janki
Publisher : Hodder & Stoughton
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 034082915X

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Companion of God by Brahma Kumaris,Dadi Janki Pdf

A collection of inspirational words of wisdom from one of the first female spiritual leaders.

Author : Anna Carter Florence
Publisher : Canterbury Press
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781786220738

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Rehearsing Scripture by Anna Carter Florence Pdf

Popular preacher Anna Carter Florence explores how to read, encounter and interpret Scripture as it was originally intended - by doing so collectively with others. Drawing on practices from drama and the theatre, she shows how to bring familiar texts to life, uncovering meaning and better apprehending biblical truth for daily life. Her methods are illuminating, easy to grasp, and easily adaptable to a variety of contexts - ideal for study group leaders and pastors seeking to bring the Bible and the real lives of congregations into conversation. Full of helps for preachers especially, Rehearsing Scripture invites groups and churches to gather around a shared text and encounter God anew together.

Author : Anne Graham Lotz
Publisher : Multnomah
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780525651048

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Jesus in Me by Anne Graham Lotz Pdf

USA TODAY, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY AND ECPA BESTSELLER • The internationally recognized Bible teacher and daughter of Billy Graham combines unique biblical insights and her own personal stories to show how the Holy Spirit guides us in our decisions, comforts us in pain, and stays by our side at all times, enriching our daily lives. In Jesus in Me, Anne Graham Lotz draws on her rich biblical knowledge as well as her personal journey—including her recent cancer diagnosis—to help us understand that the Holy Spirit is not a magic genie, a flame of fire, or a vague feeling. He is a Person who prays for us, guides us in our relationships and decisions, comforts us in pain, and stays by our side at all times. In this seminal teaching, she explores seven key aspects of the Holy Spirit that will revolutionize how you understand and relate to this vital third Person in the Trinity. As Anne writes, “One of my deepest, richest joys has been discovering by experience who the Holy Spirit is in every step of my life’s journey. Each name that He has been given—Helper, Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor, Counselor, Strengthener, and Standby—reveals another aspect of His beautiful character and has provoked in me a deep love for the One who is my constant Companion . . . Jesus in me.” Discover how to better love and rely on the person of the Holy Spirit—and embrace how much He loves you through His presence, power, and provision in our daily lives. Praise for Jesus in Me “With plentiful biblical references, Lotz encourages those who already rely on Jesus to step into a purpose-filled life led by the Holy’s Spirit’s guidance. Christians who desire to live a life of greater purpose to glorify God will be awed by Lotz’s impassioned exploration of the role of the Holy Spirit in her life.”—Publishers Weekly

Author : Adam Barr
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2011-04-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310577416

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Exploring the Story by Adam Barr Pdf

Many people today encounter strange events, names, customs and/or people when they pick up their Bible to read. The world of the Bible can seem very distant to modern readers, even if they are reading a contemporary translation. To help readers gain a better understanding of the world of the Bible, Zondervan has developed a one-volume, handy-size reference resource that will take readers from Genesis to Revelation and provide helpful insights along the way through the use of full-color photos, maps, charts, timelines, character descriptions, special articles on important biblical topics and background information about the nations, and places and customs that they will encounter in their reading of the Bible. What sets this reference resource apart from others is that it is designed to serve as a companion to The Story, a Bible that allows the events, poems, and teachings to the Bible to read like a novel. This reference resource is arranged according to the chapters as found in The Story with each section containing vital information for understanding the biblical text. The Story Reference Companion is a must-have reference volume for teachers and participants engaged in Bible study, especially those reading through The Story.

Author : Andy Stanley
Publisher : Multnomah
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2010-05-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307563897

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Discovering God's Will Study Guide by Andy Stanley Pdf

God has a personal vision for our lives, and He wants us to know it even more than we do. But determining God’s will can be a difficult process, especially when we need to make a decision in a hurry. The Discovering God’s Will DVD and its companion study guide, designed for small groups or personal study, take you through the important steps of decision making, pursuing God’s will, seeking counsel from others, learning to use discernment, and understanding the mind of God through Scripture as you seek His will. The DVD includes 4 complete sermons and eight 12- to 15-minute group sessions that correspond with the study guide. The study guide, which includes a leader’s guide, will help outline the amazing plan God has in mind for your life. How to Make Decisions with Confidence God has a wonderful and fulfilling vision for your life. Yet determining God’s will can be a difficult process, especially when you need to make a decision quickly! Designed for small groups or personal study, this companion study guide to the Discovering God’s Will DVD will take you through the important steps of decision making: Pursuing God’s will Seeking counsel from others Learning to use discernment Understanding the mind of God through Scripture Includes eight sessions (and a leader’s guide) that will outline the amazing plan God has for your life. Story Behind the Book In an effort to focus Multnomah’s mission to equip the church and to make the "bride" more beautiful, the company developed a relationship with Andy Stanley and North Point Community Church to publish a selection of the church’s resources and distribute them to a broader market. Reaching the church is a strategic goal of Multnomah, and we realize that the emerging generation needs resources that deliver truth in fresh, new ways. Andy’s leadership will keep North Point on the edge for a long time to come. North Point is one of the most influential churches in the nation and their teaching is already highly sought after. They have a voice for the 20- to 30-something generation. North Point Resources can effectively produce a vast selection of products (books, CDs, DVDs, multimedia) at a high level of quality. They share a complementary heart and vision with Multnomah Publishers, Inc.

Author : D. A. Carson
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2006-07-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433519550

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For the Love of God (Vol. 1, Trade Paperback) by D. A. Carson Pdf

In a world that views absolute truth, right and wrong, and salvation as being subject to individual interpretation, the Bible's unwavering proclamations and miraculous stories seem obsolete in modern times. But it is not God's Word that has changed. Indeed, its relevancy and its power to transform lives are intact. What has changed is the number of people who consult it. Now more than ever the need to read the Bible, to understand the big picture of its storyline, and to grasp the relevance this has for your life is critical. As with its companion volume, For the Love of God-Volume 2, this devotional contains a systematic 365-day plan, based on the M'Cheyne Bible-reading schedule, that will in the course of a year guide you through the New Testament and Psalms twice and the rest of the Old Testament once. In an effort to help preserve biblical thinking and living, D. A. Carson has also written thought-provoking comments and reflections regarding each day's scriptural passages. And, most uniquely, he offers you perspective that places each reading into the larger framework of history and God's eternal plan to deepen your understanding of his sovereignty-and the unity and power of his Word.

Author : John Indermark
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0835898784

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Companions in Christ: Participant's book by John Indermark Pdf

Grace is a gift. Even before we recognize its need in our lives, God extends us favor. This 9-week study in the Companions in Christ series explores the Gospel of John and how divine grace is at work in our lives today, just as it was in the lives of biblical characters 2,000 years ago. "God's grace comes to us in the distinctive shape of our personal histories, needs, and possibilities," Indermark writes. "Yet divine grace also reveals the depths of what we share across all boundaries of time and place." Participants in this small-group study will explore the central stories of John, focusing on people who discovered God's grace through their encounters with Jesus. The Way of Grace is a transforming interaction with the events and the characters, a chance to identify with what God provided for these people a provision they could never achieve for themselves.

Author : Gerrit Scott Dawson,Marjorie J. Thompson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0835809145

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Companions in Christ by Gerrit Scott Dawson,Marjorie J. Thompson Pdf

Over 28-weeks, the Companions in Christ Participant's Book moves through five areas: -- Embracing the Journey -- an exploration of spiritual formation as a journey toward wholeness and holiness; -- Feeding on the Word -- several ways of meditating on and praying with scripture; -- Deepening our Prayer -- an experience of various classic forms and styles of prayer; -- Responding to Our Call -- a presentation of gifts and call; -- Exploring Spiritual Guidance -- different ways of giving an receiving spiritual guidance. Well-known writers for Upper Room Ministries introduce weekly themes. Gerrit Scott Dawson, Adele Gonzalez, E. Glenn Hinson, Rueben Job, Marjorie Thompson, and Wendy Wright combine personal, firsthand accounts with wisdom from the Christian tradition to provide focus and background for the weekly exercises. Following each reading are five daily exercises that help participants reflect on the theme more deeply and prepare for the group meeting. These exercises involve some combination of scripture reading, spiritual practice, and reflection questions. Responses are recorded in a journal each day and reviewed during the opening portion of the weekly gathering.

Author : George T. Montague
Publisher : Paulist Press
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0809145014

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Companion God by George T. Montague Pdf

This revised edition of Companion God is a unique commentary resource that combines contemporary biblical scholarship with the perspective of a third world culture similar to that of biblical times. Based upon the author's many years of teaching and preaching the Gospel of Matthew, along with his experience of having spent six years living in Nepal and India, the biblical text is accompanied by an engaging and anecdotal presentation drawing upon the practices and customs of the tribal cultures indigenous to that region, such as arranged marriages; animal sacrifices; festivals resembling the Israelite Passover; foot washing; week-long weddings; extended family; smothering hospitality; tribal traditions; and dealing with widespread leprosy. The five narratives and discourses in the Gospel of Matthew leading to the passion, death, resurrection, and the Great Commission are considered, along with the major Matthean themes; the Beatitudes; the Lord's Prayer; Jesus' conflicts in dealing with the Pharisees; and insights with practical application to contemporary life. This commentary is an ideal resource for use in colleges, Bible study programs, Bible study groups, and homily preparation. Book jacket.

Author : Walk Thru the Bible,
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 1586 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2014-09-09
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 9780310406136

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NIV, Discover God's Heart Devotional Bible by Walk Thru the Bible, Pdf

Experience a more intimate walk with God As you journey through this Bible from cover to cover, the NIV Discover God’s Heart Devotional Bible will help you through tough spots such as Numbers and Leviticus while giving you deeper understanding of the Scriptures and connecting you with the heart of its Author. You'll experience rich insights into the original contexts of Scripture, and God's heart will be unveiled in new ways. This Bible includes 312 engaging devotions to serve as your tour guide, walking you through Genesis to Revelation in manageable portions. Each devotion includes a summary section of the Scripture passage, an application section that reveals God's good heart, and an insight section that ties each passage into the rest of God's great story. As you experience God's Word through this NIV devotional Bible, you'll see his divine fingerprints from beginning to end, even in the most unexpected places - and you'll encounter a deeper, fuller picture of the Jesus you thought you knew. Whether you are starting out on your first steps or a seasoned traveler, let the NIV Discover God's Heart Devotional Bible open your eyes to God's good heart. Features: Complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV) 312 engaging devotions