The Five Signs Of A Healthy Christian

Author : Ronald Ovitt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2018-06-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1981080945

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The Five Signs of a Healthy Christian by Ronald Ovitt Pdf

Burned out? Depressed? Anxious? Personal health is on everyone's mind--our emotional health, physical health, and relational health. It is all with good reason. When things are unhealthy, bad things start to happen. But what about the health of our Christian experience? Can it really make a difference? The goal of this book is to lead the reader to investigate their own spiritual health and make adjustments where necessary.What five signs? As far as indicators of spiritual health, there are many that we could have chosen. We chose five that we feel are general indicators that we are spiritually alive. If you keep focused on these five signs of a Healthy Christian, praying over each of them and taking baby steps toward improving where needed, you will find yourself living a healthy Christian life. A Healthy Christian loves Jesus, loves God's Word, is emotionally resilient, is led by the Spirit, and is outwardly focused (on mission with Jesus). This book will help motivate and encourage you in maintaining a deep and meaningful spirituality. Order today and maintain a healthy Christian lifestyle.The author, Ron Ovitt, is a pastor, pastoral counselor, recovery coach and President of Empower Ministry, working with churches to help them build healthy and vibrant congregations. He is the author and creator of: Emotional Relearning(tm): Living with the Fruit of the SpiritWired for Ministry: Activate Passions, Experience, and AbilitiesMoment in the Word: Daily Moments that Feed Your SoulGifted: Understanding My Spiritual GiftsPower Up: Emotional Relearning(tm) Through Bible Verse Affirmations

Author : Gary Chapman
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2023-07-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802473455

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5 Traits of a Healthy Family by Gary Chapman Pdf

Is your family all that it could be? Many feel bombarded by images and experiences of broken families, but this is not how God intended families to be! So often we examine the traits of unhealthy families, but Gary Chapman paints a biblical portrait of what a loving, stable family looks like. He details five timeless characteristics that create a healthy family environment: A heart for service Husbands and wives who relate intimately Parents who guide their children Children who obey and honor their parents Husbands who love and lead In Dr. Chapman's own words, "What happens to your family does make a difference not only to you and your children, but to the thousands of young observers who are in search of a functional family." This book is not merely for reading, but for living. Experience God's design for family.

Author : Matt Brown
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2019-04-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310355250

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Truth Plus Love by Matt Brown Pdf

Imagine what our world might look like if Christians became known for remarkable love, as well as life-giving truth. The stakes are high and the need is great for Christians to represent Jesus to a watching world. And today, we have more influence than ever before--for better and for worse. We are among the first generations to have access to a global megaphone through social media. But it's not enough to speak truth louder to a noisy culture. To counter the reputation Christians have earned, our love must be just as loud. Ask evangelist Matt Brown, and he will tell you Christians today are facing a crisis of influence. In our rush to speak truth to today's tensions, cultural issues, and trending controversies, it becomes all too easy to focus on proving our points rather than extending God's grace. Conversely, when we seek only to love yet never proclaim a better way, we short-circuit God's plan. Truth Plus Love invites you to rediscover the biblical framework for engaging culture as ambassadors of Christ. Through biblical insight, cultural analysis, and practical principles, Matt Brown outlines how to champion truth without compromise, how to love unconditionally, and ultimately, how to step into this great adventure of representing God to the world. It's hard, it's messy, and it's the unfinished project of a lifetime, yet here we find our great adventure: representing God to a watching world.

Author : Rev Jimmie Hicks
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 47 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2018-02-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1642553085

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The Spiritual Vital Signs of a Christian Marriage by Rev Jimmie Hicks Pdf

When we begin to discuss Vital signs, we are referring to the designated standards for a healthy life. In the Medical profession, there are numeric standards for the vital signs of a healthy person. Doctors are able to use these vital signs to diagnosis if something is wrong with our physical bodies. If a health issue is discovered, the doctor will locate an appropriate prescription that is designed to improve the performance of the weak vital sign.Just like for our physical vital signs, there are standards that demonstrate a healthy spiritual life.We find in Galatians 5:22-23 the spiritual vital signs of a Christian life are the fruit of the Spirit.Galatians 5:22-23 22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23Meekness, temperance: against such, there is no law.As we begin to discuss the Christian marriage, we begin with the assumption that we have all read ¿the Spiritual Vital Signs of a Christian Life¿ We further assume that the values discussed in that book, are important to us and that we are seeking to cultivate the fruit of the spirit in our personal lives.MARRIAGE VITAL SIGNSThe process for identifying ¿the Spiritual Vital Signs of a Christian Marriage¿ deals with revealing and understanding the legitimate power needed in every marriage that will make it a success.Once a Christian marriage is created, it also needs to be nurtured by constantly checking the spiritual vital sign of LOVE.Most people don¿t know what to accept as love or even how to love according to the word of God. This is why we compensate for our spouse and use the phrase ¿(s)he loves me in their own way¿. As Christians however, there is only one way.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 842 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1886
Category : Washington (D.C.)
ISBN : CUB:U183020085135

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Christian Herald and Signs of Our Times by Anonim Pdf

Author : Harley Ihm
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2016-07-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781491790755

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Vital Signs by Harley Ihm Pdf

Vital Signs: How to Monitor Your Spiritual Health turns to the passage in Johns gospel in which Jesus prays to His Father, asking that His followers know unity with one another in their love for God. Author Harley Ihm finds in this prayer for unity the inspiration for uncovering five vital signs that indicate ones spiritual health. He describes the signs that point to the spiritual vitality of ones heart, vision, mind, body, and community. Vital Signs devotes a chapter to each of these five signs of spiritual vitality, drawing upon key biblical passages, theological insights from the traditions of the church, and reflective observations rooted in contemporary events. Accompanying the discussion of the five vital signs are eleven steps for creating a plan for spiritual health. These supplementary guides are suitable for either individual or group use. They take the books insights as the starting points for developing plans to enable one to work out an approach for cultivating and maintaining spiritual health. No matter where you find yourself in your spiritual journey, Vital Signs: How to Monitor Your Spiritual Health can provide you with a refreshing look at the hope and promise of true health that flows from Jesuss prayer and desires for His people. By taking stock of your vital signs, you can understand more clearly your current spiritual health and then make and carry out a plan for improving your spiritual fitness.

Author : John Piper
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433544293

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When I Don't Desire God by John Piper Pdf

Author : Jr. Jimmie Hicks
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2011-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1613795580

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The and Spiritual Vital Signs of a Christian Life by Jr. Jimmie Hicks Pdf

"The format is simple, direct, full of supporting scripture and easy to read. I like the way Jimmie approached the Fruit of the Spirit as the primary responsibility of the believer to be aware of, check and make adjustments to his own vital signs. I think he has a winner here. It's a great personal or group teaching tool."Bishop Edward T. CookChurch of God In ChristOhio North First Ecclesiastical JurisdictionThis was very easy reading. I am a Visual Learner and the Biblical principles associated with life applications as Christians was vividly portrayed as I read. I envision your book as a 'must" for a new converts/new members class assignment.Mother Thelma H. Giles-ButtsJurisdictional Supervisor of WomenOhio North First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction"For those times when we need a spiritual "check-up" "Vital Signs" is the perfect remedy. It dispenses prescriptions from the biblical pharmacy that are guaranteed to heal the sin sick soul."Loretta McKinleyMusic Director, Mt Zion of OakwoodPastor Jimmie Hicks, Jr. gives us in this book the Biblical tools to diagnosis and maintain a healthy spiritual life, it's a must read.Cecil Gamble, Jr.Pastor.Greater Mt. Calvary C.O.G.I.C.Just as maintaining good physical health requires periodic monitoring of vital signs, maintaining spiritual health requires monitoring of spiritual vital signs. This very sound book by Pastor Jimmie Hicks, Jr., reveals the heart of true pastor. It unpacks the word in Gal 5:22-23 on the "fruit of the Spirit" to be used as a practical tool for periodically assessing one's spiritual well-being and growth. It is therefore, highly recommended, not as a book for a one-time reading, but as one that its readers will want to return to again and again as they seek the Lord for soundness and strength in their Christian life.Dr. Ernest L. Fields, Pastor Calvary Hill Church of God in Christ

Author : Bob Kauflin
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2015-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433542336

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True Worshipers by Bob Kauflin Pdf

Everyone worships. But Jesus tells us that God is seeking a particular kind of worshiper. In True Worshipers, a seasoned pastor and musician guides readers toward a more engaging, transformative, and biblically faithful understanding of the worship God is seeking. True worship is an activity rooted in the grace of the gospel that affects every area of our lives. And while worship is more than just singing, God’s people gathering in his presence to lift their voices in song is an activity that is biblically based, historically rooted, and potentially life-changing. Thoroughly based in Scripture and filled with practical guidance, this book connects Sunday worship to the rest of our lives—helping us live as true worshipers each and every day.

Author : David A. Noebel,Chuck Edwards
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2002-09
Category : Christians and culture
ISBN : 9780805438963

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Thinking Like a Christian Student Journal by David A. Noebel,Chuck Edwards Pdf

This 12-week curriculum, interactive study takes students on a journey into the world of ideas that are shaping our culture while teaching them biblical responses.

Author : Terry Looper,Kris Bearss
Publisher : HarperChristian + ORM
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2019-02-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780785223382

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Sacred Pace by Terry Looper,Kris Bearss Pdf

How do we hear from God and discern His will when it’s time to make big decisions? Terry Looper shares a four-step process for doing just that - a process he has learned and refined over thirty years as a Christian entrepreneur and founder of a multi-billion dollar company. At just thirty-six years old, Terry Looper was a successful Christian businessman who thought he had it all—until managing all he had led to a devastating burnout. Wealthy beyond his wildest dreams but miserable beyond belief, Terry experienced a radical transformation when he discovered how to align himself with God’s will in the years following his crash and burn. Sacred Pace is a four-step process that helps Christians in all walks of life learn how to slow down their decision-making under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, sift through their surface desires and sinful patterns in order to receive clear, peace-filled answers from the Lord, gain the confident assurance that God’s answers are His way of fulfilling the true desires he has placed in their hearts, and grow closer to the One who loves them most and knows them best. Sacred Pace is not another example of name-it-and-claim-it materialism in disguise. Instead, it walks Christians through the sometimes-painful process of “dying to self” in their decisions, both big and small, so that they desire God’s will more than their own.

Author : Adrian Rogers
Publisher : Crossway Books
Page : 6 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2016-01-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1682162982

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Love Worth Finding 25 Pack by Adrian Rogers Pdf

Psychologists have long known that every person has two great longings and inward needs. The first is to be loved, and the second is to love. But when pressures and heartaches come into our lives, many give up any hope of ever finding love. The tragedy is that we often look in the wrong places to fill this deep need and longing. Some substitute lust for love. Others pursue material things or superficial relationships--all in the futile attempt to fill a God-shaped vacuum in the human heart. But there is good news! There is a love worth finding and a love worth sharing. The Bible says, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16). On the cross of Christ, God's mighty love was revealed and offered unconditionally to all who would be saved. Do you long to know this mighty love? Then I need to ask you the most important question you'll ever be asked: Do you know beyond a shadow of a doubt that God loves you, that your sins are forgiven, and that you are saved and on your way to heaven? The great news is, you can know! Let me share with you how to discover the greatest love worth finding. Admit Your Sin. First, you must admit that you are a sinner. The Bible says, "None is righteous, no, not one. . . . For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:10, 23). It is our sin that separates us from God and from fulfilling our deepest needs and longings. Sin is an offense against God that carries a serious penalty. According to Romans 6:23, "The wages of sin is death [eternal separation from the love and mercy of God]." Abandon Your Efforts. Second, you must abandon any efforts to save yourself. If we could save ourselves, Jesus's death would have been unnecessary! Even "getting religion" cannot get you to heaven. The Bible says it is "not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his mercy" that we are saved (Titus 3:5). Salvation is by God's grace, "not a result of works, so that no one may boast" (Ephesians 2:8-9). Acknowledge Christ's Payment. What you cannot do for yourself, Jesus Christ has done for you! "But God shows his love toward us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8). He died on the cross for you and then rose from the dead to prove that his payment was acceptable to God. But you must acknowledge and believe this fact. "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved" (Acts 16:31). Accept Christ as your Savior. Salvation is God's gift to you. "The free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 6:23). When someone offers you a priceless gift, the wisest thing you can do is accept it! This very moment, you can receive Christ's gift of salvation by sincerely praying this simple prayer from your heart: Dear God, I know that I am a sinner. I know that you love me and want to save me. Jesus, I believe you are the Son of God, who died on the cross to pay for my sins. I believe God raised you from the dead. I now turn from my sin and, by faith, receive you as my personal Lord and Savior. Come into my heart, forgive my sins, and save me, Lord Jesus. In your name I pray. Amen.

Author : Joshua J. Knabb
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2016-03-10
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317368038

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Faith-Based ACT for Christian Clients by Joshua J. Knabb Pdf

Faith-Based ACT for Christian Clients balances empirical evidence with theology to give clinicians a deep understanding of not just the "why" but also the "how" of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Christian clients. Chapters include a detailed exploration of the overlap between ACT and the Christian faith, case studies, and techniques that are explicitly designed to be accessible to non-Christian as well as Christian (including evangelical Christian) counselors and therapists. Chapters present the established research on mindfulness and ACT, including a nuanced, non-dichotomous view of complex issues such as medication, and lay a firm theological foundation through the use of engaging biblical stories and metaphors.

Author : John Downey Works
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1915
Category : Health services
ISBN : UOM:39015033164503

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The Public Health Service. ... by John Downey Works Pdf

Author : Mark Dever
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781581349375

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What Is a Healthy Church? by Mark Dever Pdf

Guides both pastors and members to recognize key characteristics of a healthy church and then challenge each person to do his or her part in developing those characteristics in the local church body.