Jesus In Isolation

Author : W. Scott Sager
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725295131

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Jesus in Isolation by W. Scott Sager Pdf

In this world of illness and isolation, distancing and death, making sense of suffering has never been of more critical importance. Jesus in Isolation invites us to Bethany to witness the illness of Jesus's best friend, the spiritual isolation of both Jesus and Lazarus's sisters (Martha and Mary), and Lazarus's cruel and untimely death from an unseen illness, as well as Jesus's unexplained absence as he distanced from his friends and missed the funeral. Yet upon his late arrival, Jesus announced the glory of God had been revealed in the midst of the isolation, the distancing, and even death. He does this by proclaiming himself as "Resurrection and Life" and by absorbing into himself all the suffering and grief of his friends. Join Jesus, Lazarus, and his sisters on a journey through the great issues of our time as they encounter devastating illness, unanswered prayer, the abandonment of God, senseless suffering, cruel death, spiritual isolation, and deep disappointment. But notice when Jesus does arrive on the scene as "Resurrection and Life," the world as God intended is made available to each of them--and also to us.

Author : Brian Davies
Publisher : Concordia Publishing House
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0758666934

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Connected to Christ: Overcoming Isolation Through Community by Brian Davies Pdf

"In an isolated and disconnected world, the Church is different. Diverse communities are built under the umbrella of the Gospel, where God draws people into relationship with Him and one another. God designed His people to live in community, as this book will show. Using biblical examples of community (such as the tribes of Israel and Jesus' disciples), readers will learn about Jesus' invitation to find community in Him. The book will provide practical steps to living in and connecting to a church community"--

Author : Janet Fittro
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-12
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781098074142

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The Art Of Isolation by Janet Fittro Pdf

Often the gifts and talents God has given you tarry as a beautifully wrapped bundle, waiting to be opened. How can you realize these precious gifts and talents so that you might live more fully for Him?Inspired during the 2020 pandemic, The Art of Isolation is a fifty-day journal that includes a variety of inspirational, original paintings, scriptures, and personal thoughts that will stimulate your ability to untie that ribbon.Discover how the joy of unwrapping and using your gifts makes life easier and more fulfilling as you do all things for the glory of God.There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are diversities of ministries, but the same Lord. (1 Corinthians 12:4–5 NKJV)

Author : W. Scott Sager
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725295117

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Jesus in Isolation by W. Scott Sager Pdf

In this world of illness and isolation, distancing and death, making sense of suffering has never been of more critical importance. Jesus in Isolation invites us to Bethany to witness the illness of Jesus’s best friend, the spiritual isolation of both Jesus and Lazarus’s sisters (Martha and Mary), and Lazarus’s cruel and untimely death from an unseen illness, as well as Jesus’s unexplained absence as he distanced from his friends and missed the funeral. Yet upon his late arrival, Jesus announced the glory of God had been revealed in the midst of the isolation, the distancing, and even death. He does this by proclaiming himself as “Resurrection and Life” and by absorbing into himself all the suffering and grief of his friends. Join Jesus, Lazarus, and his sisters on a journey through the great issues of our time as they encounter devastating illness, unanswered prayer, the abandonment of God, senseless suffering, cruel death, spiritual isolation, and deep disappointment. But notice when Jesus does arrive on the scene as “Resurrection and Life,” the world as God intended is made available to each of them—and also to us.

Author : Ken Wytsma
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0802413498

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Create Vs. Copy by Ken Wytsma Pdf

Wytsma blends theology, history, and cultural observation to show us what being God’s creative image-bearers might look like today. Whether you're a parent, CEO, pastor, or politician, this fresh look at contemporary leadership will challenge the way you view your position of influence, and it will equip you to adapt and thrive in our perplexing yet exciting cultural climate.

Author : Max Lucado
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1400220998

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You Are Never Alone by Max Lucado Pdf

When life feels depleted, does God care I'm facing an onslaught of challenges, will God help When life grows dark and stormy, does God notice I'm facing the fear of death, will God help me The answer in the life-giving miracles in the Gospel of John is a resounding yes. In You Are Never Alone, Max will help you: Realize that Jesus is walking with you and lifting you out of your storms. Dwell in the grace of the cross, the miracle of the empty tomb, and the assurance of restoration power. Believe that God is your ever-present source of help. Recognize that you are never without hope or strength because you are never, ever, alone. Today, take courage that you are stronger than you think because God is nearer than you know.

Author : Becca Ehrlich
Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2021-05-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781640653894

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Christian Minimalism by Becca Ehrlich Pdf

"Ehrlich’s insightful self-help guide will resonate with Christians wishing to streamline an overstuffed life."—Publishers Weekly Logically, we all know our purpose in life is not wrapped up in accumulating possessions, wealth, power, and prestige—Jesus is very clear about that—but society tells us otherwise. Christian Minimalism attempts to cut through our assumptions and society’s lies about what life should look like and invites readers into a life that Jesus calls us to live: one lived intentionally, free of physical, spiritual, and emotional clutter. Written by a woman who simplified her own life and practices these principles daily, this book gives readers a fresh perspective on how to live out God’s grace for us in new and exciting ways and live out our faith in a way that is deeply satisfying.

Author : Brian Davies
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0758666942

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Connected to Christ by Brian Davies Pdf

Author : Hans Burger
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2023-01-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666745061

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Life in Christ by Hans Burger Pdf

Jesus rose from the dead, and that makes a difference in our lives here and now. The Christian faith is not just about the past or about the future. We are a new creation in Christ. The gospel is about reconciliation, union with Christ, and participation in Christ. In Life in Christ, all aspects of the life of Christians, in the church and world, are addressed from the perspective that we are in Christ. In doing so, Burger builds bridges between different Christian traditions.

Author : Roy Sheldon MacKenzie,R. Sheldon MacKenzie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Music
ISBN : 1556737033

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The Isolated Jesus by Roy Sheldon MacKenzie,R. Sheldon MacKenzie Pdf

The Isolated Jesus has many uses. The seven meditations were originally written for a three-hour Good Friday liturgy. The meditations may be adopted for Lenten study groups, for dramatization during mid-week Lent services or for special times during Holy Week. The book includes a suggested order of service for a three-hour liturgy. This book will be welcomed by all those who seek to enter more deeply into the Passion of Jesus Christ.... Especially by those who concentrate their study on Mark. William J. Bellamy Rector, Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Dean, St. John's Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador He has the lucidity of the deeply spiritual guides of every age, a lucidity that permits the reader to dip as deeply as he or she can into the clear waters of his narrative, to return time and again for refreshment from the same text. James Ross Dickey Minister St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Stratford, Ontario The meditations are exegetically sound, homiletically provocative, spiritually motivating and address the contemporary Christian, and the community of faith. Edward B. Jones Pastor Holy Trinity-Bethlehem Presbyterian Church Philadelphia, Pennsylvania R. Sheldon MacKenzie is a member of the Department of Religious Studies at Memorial University in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. He previously served as minister of The First Presbyterian Church of Montreal and of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in St. John's. He holds a Ph.D. in New Testament from St. Andrew's University, Scotland, and a D.D. from Knox College, Toronto. This is his second CSS book.

Author : Sarah J. Robinson
Publisher : WaterBrook
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2021-05-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780593193532

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I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die by Sarah J. Robinson Pdf

A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.

Author : Dr. Allen Hand,
Publisher : Page Publishing Inc
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2022-04-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781645449959

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Dr. Hand's Mind On by Dr. Allen Hand, Pdf

Every once in a while, I get a chance to listen to broadcasts on radio or watch networking on television. And, the more and more I do this, the more and more I get deeply concerned with the quality of so-called religious material presented on such via comments, discussions, lectures, preachings, teachings, etc. Every so often, it is spiritually impressed upon me (I get led) to deal with some of the monumental misunderstandings that menaces the messianic ministry, mission, momentum, motion, motive, and movement. There are two strategies/tactics/ways to deal with this type of teaching and preaching: one is defensive and one is offensive. The offensive tactic/strategy/way to guard against it is to constantly teach and preach against it, thereby exposing it for what it is and minimizing it, if not eliminating it - this is referred to as the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; the defensive tactic/strategy/way to guard against it is to block or prevent it from entering your mind by literally putting a spiritual device of some-sort over your mind - this is referred to as the helmet of salvation. The material presented in this book is just a way to help us fight defensively and offensively by first knowing what we need to fight against. As a side note, the state of apostasy of the professing church is the final stage of the religious order just prior to the Rapture, which is phase one of two of our Christ’s Second Coming. I strongly admonish and request that each believer in Jesus Christ adopt the same attitude and mentality that the church of Berea adopted in the word of God, especially when it comes to the word of God.

Author : Jon Bloom
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433535963

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Not by Sight by Jon Bloom Pdf

Trusting Jesus is hard. It requires following the unseen into an unknown, and believing Jesus's words over and against the threats we see or the fears we feel. Through the imaginative retelling of 35 Bible stories, Not by Sight gives us glimpses of what it means to walk by faith and counsel for how to trust God's promises more than our perceptions and to find rest in the faithfulness of God.

Author : Jon Bloom
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2015-07-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433547027

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Things Not Seen by Jon Bloom Pdf

True faith is hard. More than mere sentimentalism, faith often calls for a deep and resilient trust in God—especially when the going gets tough and the road is dark. In Things Not Seen, author Jon Bloom encourages readers with 35 imaginative retellings of stories from the Bible that illustrate the importance of living by faith. A follow-up to the author's previous book, Not by Sight: A Fresh Look at Old Stories of Walking by Faith, this inspiring volume explores the lives of Abraham, Moses, Saul, John the Baptist, and more—helping readers remember God's promises, rely on his grace, and follow his leading regardless of the circumstances. The book includes a foreword by popular author and blogger Ann Voskamp.

Author : Scott Sauls
Publisher : NavPress
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781496418333

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Befriend by Scott Sauls Pdf

2017 ECPA Christian Book Award Finalist (Faith and Culture category) Is real friendship too risky? We live in a world where real friendship is hard to find. Suspicious of others and insecure about ourselves, we retreat into the safety of our small, self-made worlds. Now more than ever, it’s easy to avoid people with whom we disagree or whose life experiences don’t mirror our own. Safe among like-minded peers and digital “friends,” we really don’t have to engage with those who can challenge and enhance our limited perspectives. Tragically, even the church can become a place that minimizes diversity and reinforces isolation. Jesus models a much richer vision of friendship. Scott Sauls, pastor and teacher, invites you to see the breadth of Christ’s love in this book, BeFriend. Join Scott on this journey through twenty-one meditations to inspire actively pursuing God’s love through expanding your circle of friends. Scott has met too many people whose first impulse is to fence off their lives with relational barriers that only end up starving their own souls. Yes, it’s true: Real friendship is costly. Love does make us vulnerable. But without risk, our lives will remain impoverished. Join Scott in BeFriend as he summons you toward diverse friendship that can enrich your life and, in the process, reveal a better version of yourself.