Written with the cooperation of leaders of groups like the Aryan Brotherhood and the Ku Klux Klan, "Soldiers of God" allows white supremacists to speak their minds. Through exclusive interviews and documents, the authors skillfully place the views of this expanding underground movement into the context of modern America. Photos.
Dream killers, ditch diggers, backstabbers...we’ve all had them in our lives. And even though we’d rather avoid them at all costs, God has plans for them—and for us. Joseph (of the coat of many colors) had a life full of these interlopers, from the brothers who wanted to murder him and sold him into slavery, to the conniving wife of his master, Potiphar. Though some might think God abandoned Joseph to these betrayers, Interlopers: The Difficult People and Life Experiences That Prepare Us for Greater helps us understand that God uses such interlopers to transform us and prepare us for greater destinies, just as he did for Joseph, leading us from the pit to the palace while changing us in ways we could never imagine. This book balances nicely the hard truths, suggesting what we need to do to be better and to keep ourselves in the best shape for the paths God has set out for us, along with encouragement for how to do so. It will be an enjoyable addition to the libraries of those looking for encouragement through their struggles and for ways they can actively improve their lives by “simply” changing their views about their struggles.
Do you ever think where you fit in this life? God has a perfect way of using imperfect people, though sometimes it is not seen until we remember the past and open our hearts to the future. Why would God want to use such a broken, imperfect person like me? Journey back with me to the memories that help mold the person of today. These will encourage us to finish strong, serving Christ in the future; make your mission field to be in reach of where ever you are today.
Advice given when buying plants or trees is "Don't expect any blooms the first year. Fruit trees may require three years." I planted a slim brown stick in my yard and got nothing the first year except a thin brown stick with a few leaves on it. During its second season of growth and beyond, that brown stick grew to 7 inches in diameter and now produces wondrous 20 foot pink clouds each spring. In an ideal world we learn lessons the first time around. So often, as with daffodils and cherry trees, we need more time to get it. Winter, incendiary summer, a few storms, and unexpected late frost toughen us, giving us confidence to face whatever life has for us. We can then bloom where we are planted. We often don't have choices about challenges life gives us, but we have free-will in deciding how to respond to them. We can embrace the One who gives Wisdom to live life abundantly. May these vignettes inspire you to find pearls of learning and wisdom to be harvested from the depths of your own life.
Have you learned God's blueprint for your life and ministry? Do you know what He isbuilding? Are you ready to be equipped to build with balance?This book will enable you to have the right perspective to understand God's eternalpurpose in order to rightly divide the Bible and the truth it contains. Through this youwill be qualified as an approved workman involved in what God is building and desiringto do on the earth today, as exhorted in 2 Timothy 2:15.After receiving the right perspective, you will be instructed, equipped, and guided on howto practically implement the divine design for discipleship in line with God's blueprint.This will empower you to be more effective in God's building process and see lives builtaccording to the divine design for discipleship.This book addresses: God's eternal purpose and your involvement in it The divisions of Scripture How to rightly divide the Word of God What are New Testament truths? Explanation of the primary methods for holistic discipleship Discerning what stage of spiritual development someone is in The characteristics, needs, and vulnerabilities of believers in each stage What is Biblical success? God's blueprint for discipleship Leading others through the discipleship process Ways to protect those you are leading The difference between gifting, calling, and visionChad Craig is a pursuer of God's presence and plan, a husband to his wife Michelle, anda father to their children. Chad has served as the Pastor of Discipleship Ministries forFree Chapel located in Gainesville, Georgia for many years. Chad is the author of DivineDesign for Discipleship and leads the D3 Network that provides curriculum, consultation, and conferences for churches internationally. Chad's focus in ministry is discipleship, leadership, and church planting.
I'm a fan of the Rock. through their Christ-like presence, youth with significant needs are loved with Jesus' love, and churches like ours have the opportunity to serve as Jesus calls us to serve. Thank you, Living Rock, for being God's show-and-tell for our city. Bruxy Cavey, Teaching Pastor, The Meeting House; Author, The End of Religion God has planted an incredible vision in Al. If you want to see what God's faithfulness looks like when it escapes from the hymnal and hits the streets, take a hard look at The Living Rock. Greg Paul, Founder, Director and Pastor, Sanctuary Ministries of Toronto; Author, God in the Alley: Being and Seeing Jesus in a Broken World All profits from the sale of this book will go to support the Living Rock Ministries. About the authors Suzie Chiodo grew up in England and moved to Canada in February 2005. Her first home was very near the Living Rock, and she began volunteering at the Breakfast Program a few months after immigrating. Not long afterwards, she joined the Rock staff. As an experienced journalist who has been published in British national newspapers and writes weekly articles for the Hamilton Spectator, Suzie has also written the Rock's quarterly newsletter and, of course, this book. She has worked in the Breakfast Program and Rock Resources and continues to be involved with the Rock. She would like to thank the youth for inspiring her, making her laugh and eating her cookies. Al Craig was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1957 and moved to Canada when he was 10. He became a Christian at the age of 21, and met his wife Karen seven years later. Together they founded the Living Rock Ministries, a non-profit, inter-denominational Christian outreachto street-involved and at-risk youth. Today, over 20 years later, Al is Director of the Living Rock. Karen, a social worker in addictions with a youth specialty, is the Rock's Program Director and Volunteer Coordinator.
Written with the cooperation of leaders of groups like the Aryan Brotherhood and the Ku Klux Klan, "Soldiers of God" allows white supremacists to speak their minds. Through exclusive interviews and documents, the authors skillfully place the views of this expanding underground movement into the context of modern America. Photos.
Mission trips accounts in Romania recalling the fears, tears and joys of serving the Lord that will strengthen your faith in the powerful workings of the Holy Spirit.
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