Women And God

Author : Geneen Roth
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2011-09-29
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780857201416

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Women Food and God by Geneen Roth Pdf

Millions of us are locked into an unwinnable weight game, as our self-worth is shredded with every diet failure. Combine the utter inefficacy of dieting with the lack of spiritual nourishment and we have generations of mad, ravenous self-loathing women. So says Geneen Roth, in her life-changing new book, Women, Food and God. Since her 1991 bestseller, When Food Is Love, was published, Roth has taken the sum total of her experience and combined it with spirituality and psychology to explain women's true hunger. Roth's approach to eating is that it is the same as any addiction - an activity to avoid feeling emotions. From the first page, readers will be struck by the author's intelligence, humour and sensitivity, as she traces the path of overeating from its subtle beginnings through to its logical end. Whether the drug is booze or brownies, the problem is the same: opting out of life. She powerfully urges readers to pay attention to what they truly need - which cannot be found in a supermarket. She provides seven basic guidelines for eating (the most important is to never diet) and shares reassuring, practical advice that has helped thousands of women who have attended her highly successful seminars. Truly a thinking woman's guide to eating - and an anti-diet book - women everywhere will find insights and revelations on every page.

Author : Kathleen Nielson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2018-02
Category : Christian women
ISBN : 1784982792

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Women and God by Kathleen Nielson Pdf

Is God sexist? What does the Bible really say about women? Is there a way to see its message not only as something to be believed, but something to be enjoyed? This warm, conversational book asks the hard questions that so many of us wrestle with (whether out loud or deep down). Join Kathleen Nielson in her search for honest answers, and discover the surprisingly beautiful truth of what God says about women. -- From back of book

Author : Merlin Stone
Publisher : Doubleday
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012-05-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307816856

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When God Was A Woman by Merlin Stone Pdf

Here, archaeologically documented,is the story of the religion of the Goddess. Under her, women’s roles were far more prominent than in patriarchal Judeo-Christian cultures. Stone describes this ancient system and, with its disintegration, the decline in women’s status.

Author : James Patterson
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780316317542

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Woman of God by James Patterson Pdf

A new Pope will be chosen in Rome . . . and she just might be a woman. But she's made some powerful enemies who will stop at nothing-not even murder. The world is watching as massive crowds gather in Rome, waiting for news of a new pope, one who promises to be unlike any other in history. It's a turning point that may change the Church forever. Some followers are ecstatic that the movement reinvigorating the Church is about to reach the Vatican, but the leading candidate has made a legion of powerful enemies who aren't afraid to kill for their cause. From a difficult childhood with drug addled parents, to a career as a doctor on the front lines in Sudan, to a series of trials that test her faith at every turn, Brigid Fitzgerald's convictions and callings have made her the target of all those who fear that the Church has lost its way-dangerous adversaries who abhor challenges to tradition. Locked in a deadly, high-stakes battle with forces determined to undermine everything she believes in, Brigid must convert her enemies to her cause before she loses her faith . . . and her life. From a civil war in Sudan to the drug dens and law firms of Boston, Woman of God spans the globe with a thrilling tale of perseverance, love, trust and what it means to live in a fallen world.

Author : Diana Webb
Publisher : Bonneville
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1599553848

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Forgotten Women of God by Diana Webb Pdf

Have you ever wondered why there arent more stories about women in the Bible? Forgotten Women of God, by Diana Webb, pairs captivating accounts of faithful women from ancient texts with modern research to offer insightful glances into the lives of the women who were left out of the Bible. Explore the little-known details behind the captivating tales of Susanna, Judith, Aseneth, Hagar, Tamar, and others to gain a greater understanding of the powerful influence that these holy women have had on the history of mankind.

Author : Barbara J. Yoder
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2005-05-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441269164

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God's Bold Call to Women by Barbara J. Yoder Pdf

Jane Hanson, Jean Hodges, Chuck D. Pierce, Wanda Studdard and Barbara Yoder Encourage You to Embrace Your Future Over the years, there has been a rising call to women to step forward and embrace the great destiny that God has in store for each of them. In recognition of this, Barbara Yoder has come together with a handful of others, both men and women, who sense the growing importance to release women into their God-given purpose. While some women may feel unworthy of their dreams because of past sins, God tells them to let go and look forward. When she is bathed in His glory, there is no obstacle that can stand in such a woman's way, and there is nothing that will keep her from the magnificent fulfillment of God's plan.

Author : David Murrow
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2008-05-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781418567941

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How Women Help Men Find God by David Murrow Pdf

Help for women to understand men's spiritual needs, why today's church doesn't meet them, and how to successfully point them to God. Women don't understand men's spiritual needs but they want to and desperately need to know what they can do (and should not do) to keep their men engaged at church. In the follow-up to his bestselling Why Men Hate Going to Church, author David Murrow speaks directly to women to help them understand the real reasons men resist Christianity. He offers a way of talking about faith that intrigues men instead of repels them and then challenges them to bring more risk and adventure to their own walk with the Lord.

Author : Lysa TerKeurst
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780736950480

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What Happens When Women Say Yes to God by Lysa TerKeurst Pdf

Your job is obedience. God's job is everything else. If you've ever found yourself wondering...What is God's plan for my life? or Can He really use me? you're not alone. Lysa TerKeurst has wrestled through those same questions. But she's also learned that we were absolutely created to participate in God's divine activity and experience His rich blessings. We just have to say yes to Him! Through her own struggles, doubts, and honest vulnerability, Lysa will equip you to: Reignite your passion for the Lord by discovering the incredible opportunities He's already placed in front of you and the courage to say yes. Know what God is speaking personally to you with practical ways to listen for His voice. Overcome the fear that you're not doing the Christian life right by learning it's about perfect surrender, not perfect performance. Apply key teachings to your own situation today with helpful study questions and reflection prompts. Get ready for a journey of joy and purpose—one that will radically bless you beyond what you can ask or imagine!

Author : Sharon Jaynes
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2010-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780736939874

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What God Really Thinks About Women by Sharon Jaynes Pdf

Popular speaker, teacher, and author Sharon Jaynes (more than 235,000 copies sold) reveals the stories of women in the Bible who had meaningful encounters with Jesus. With her trademark biblical perspective, Sharon spends time with Jesus' mother, Mary, the woman at the well, Mary Magdalene, and others, and brings to life their experiences with the forgiveness, healing, and love of Jesus. As Sharon explores how God interacted with women of the Bible, she uncovers some surprises and is excited to share the news with readers today--God has great dreams for them and continues to transform women from insignificant to highly esteemed disgraced to full of grace guilty to forgiven Readers will discover God's heart and hope for them as He lovingly exchanges their heartache, hopelessness, or shame for the beauty of wholeness.

Author : Ginger Gabriel
Publisher : Thomas Nelson Publishers
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0840744625

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Being a Woman of God by Ginger Gabriel Pdf

Author : Noël Piper
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2005-06-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433517464

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Faithful Women and Their Extraordinary God by Noël Piper Pdf

These are the stories of five ordinary women-Sarah Edwards, Lilias Trotter, Gladys Aylward, Esther Ahn Kim, and Helen Roseveare-who trusted in their extraordinary God as he led them to do great things for his kingdom. Noël Piper holds up their lives and deeds as examples of what it means to be truly faithful. Learning about these women will challenge readers to make a difference for Christ in their families, in the church, and throughout the world.

Author : Rachel Held Evans
Publisher : Thomas Nelson Inc
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781595553676

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A Year of Biblical Womanhood by Rachel Held Evans Pdf

A strong Christian woman embarks on a radical life experiment-a year of biblical womanhood. Strong and committed in her faith-but frustrated by the inconsistencies she saw in her evangelical culture's view of women-Rachel Held Evans became an independent woman. But, intrigued by the traditionalist resurgence that led many of her friends to abandon their careers to assume traditional gender roles in the home, Evans had a crazy idea:What if I took "biblical womanhood" literally for a full year? In the next twelve months Rachel: Wore a scarf over her head to pray Called her husband "master" and stood on the roadside with a sign that said "Dan is Awesome" Adopted a computerized baby Perched on the roof for an afternoon of penance for gossiping Camped out in her front yard during her period Visited an Amish schoolhouse, a pig farm in Bolivia, and a Benedictine monastery Took up baking and knitting Interviewed a polygamist, a Quiverfull daughter, and a courtship couple With just the right mixture of humor and insight, Evans takes readers along with her on a lively adventure. In the process she discovers that the journey itself leads her right to the heart of God.

Author : John F. MacArthur
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2008-10-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781418578329

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Twelve Extraordinary Women by John F. MacArthur Pdf

Twelve Extraordinary Women offers a poignant and personal look into the lives of some of the Bible's most faithful women, teaching modern believers that true faith can leave a lasting legacy. These women were ordinary, common, and in some cases even ostracized and rejected by society, yet each was made extraordinary by her life-changing encounter with God. In Twelve Extraordinary Women, bestselling author and Bible teacher John MacArthur shows us that the God to whom they were so faithful is the same God who continues to mold and guide us today. As you meet these women in Scripture and get to know more about their lives and characters, they will challenge you, motivate you, encourage you, and inspire you with love for the God whom they trusted, served, and loved, teaching us that: Our personal struggles and temptations are the very same kinds of trials that all believers of all ages have confronted Even in the midst of our trouble, God remains eternally faithful Through God, anyone can become extraordinary From Eve to the Samaritan Woman, these twelve women each serve as reminders of both our frailty and our potential. Together, they all point us to Christ and His grace.

Author : Donna Otto
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1565073657

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Between Women of God by Donna Otto Pdf

Interest in mentoring relationships has grown at a phenomenal rate throughout the early 1990s. The business world has adapted the "Titus 2" principle very successfully, but this wonderful plan for mutual encouragement has been the believer's heritage all along. Now you can discover successful keys to mentoring in chapters on the subjects of listening, availability, sharing perspective, being a hero, and more.

Author : John Mark Hicks
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-10
Category : Bible
ISBN : 1735343307

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Women Serving God by John Mark Hicks Pdf

Does God invite women to fully participate in all the assemblies of God?Among churches of Christ, the voices of women are typically silent and excluded from visible leadership in assemblies gathered for prayer and praise. In this book, John Mark Hicks tells the story of his own journey to understand how women have served God throughout the unfolding drama of Scripture. John Mark describes his movement from the exclusion of the voices of women and their leadership in the assembly to a limited inclusion, and finally to the full inclusion of those voices and their leadership. Along the way, he describes some of the history of churches of Christ as well as his own story but ultimately focuses on the meaning of biblical texts and how they support the full participation of women in the assemblies of God.Three women, Claire Davidson Frederick, Jantrice Johnson, and Lauren Smelser White, respond to and extend John Mark's thoughts. Bethany Joy Moore also contributes an essay from the perspective a minister's daughter who is now pursuing a graduate degree in theology.John Mark is detailed, fair, and vulnerable about his own journey and our collective journey inChurches of Christ. I recommend John Mark as a trustworthy guide.-Dr. Sara G. Barton, University Chaplain, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CADo we believe that the Holy Spirit equally equips both women and men to carry out Jesus's message of reconciliation? Dr. Hicks is a trusted guide in navigating the depth of scripture and the complexity of our cultural moment. Drink deeply from this well!-Dr. Joshua Graves, Otter Creek Church, Brentwood, Tennessee.With characteristic depth, rigor, and generosity, Hicks offers his own journey toward embracing the inclusion of women's voices in the assembly. Hicks writes with a familiarity of Restoration Movement history that few can boast, with an accompanying dedication to searching the scriptures.- Amy McLaughlin-Sheasby, Instructor in the Department of Bible, Missions, and Ministry, Abilene Christian University.This book is a gift to twenty-first century Churches of Christ. Part autobiography, part history, part exegesis, and part biblical theology, Hicks's exploration of the Bible's teachings on the role of women in congregational gatherings offers several invaluable components.-Dr. James L. Gorman, Associate Professor of History, Johnson University.John Mark Hicks is Professor of Theology at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN. He has taught for thirty-nine years in schools associated with churches of Christ. He has authored or co-authored eighteen books, lectured in twenty-two countries and forty states, and is married to Jennifer. They share five living children and six grandchildren.