We are not alone in this life. God sends angels to teach, protect, warn, and comfort each of us in our individual circumstances. With tender stories and profound insights, this book highlights the different types of angels, the roles they play in mortality, and how we can grow closer to our family members on the other side. Recognize the angels at work in your own life!
The phenomenally popular MasterLife series is now in paperback! The four six-week courses in the series are all designed to revitalize practicing Christians -- enabling them to make Christ the Master of their lives -- and to master their own lives by developing a personal, lifelong, obedient relationship with Him.This remarkable study guide is divided into four complete and discreet parts. The Disciple's Cross, instructs Christians to practice the six biblical disciplines of a disciple. In The Disciple's Personality, they are taught to live in the Spirit and become more like Christ. The Disciple's Victory depicts the loyal Christian's triumphs over the world, the flesh, and the devil. And finally, Christians are asked to look within themselves and identify their stage of growth and role in ministry in The Disciple's Mission.
D. L. Moody once heard Henry Varley say, "The world has yet to see what God will do with a man fully consecrated to Him. Moody was struck to his soul and, when the words would not leave him, responded, 'By God's help, I aim to be that man.'" When God called Avery to follow him as a true disciple, Avery knew he must make a similar commitment or remain a mediocre Christian for the rest of his life. His surrender and his filling of the Spirit initiated a spiritual life of impact with global results. Avery Willis is well-known, especially within the Southern Baptist denomination, for his involvement in movements of God over the past fifty years. Avery Willis's obedience to God led him to be a church planter in the United States and to strive for indigenous church planting in Indonesia, where he served as a missionary. He was a pioneer and leader in spiritual renewal, disciple-making, decentralized theological education, global mission partnerships, and chronological Bible storying. He is a well-known author, most notably of the MasterLife discipleship materials. This biography-written memoir-style through his own journals, letters, and newsletters to his intercessors-recounts Avery's life journey, his spiritual encounters and struggles, and the daily habits that Avery demonstrated as a disciple. It is less about his greatest moments than the personal daily choices to follow God with all his heart. It is the story of a man committed to God's purposes and passion to bring "as many people of the world as possible" to God's redemptive grace in Jesus, regardless of the cost.
Sometimes people do not communicate emotions and feelings. Perhaps their personality is emotionally detached because somewhere in their life they had to put up a wall to protect their heart. This was my situation. God showed me how to overcome living with a person who was emotionally detached. When we hear what God has to say and obey it in dealing with our spouses, he will change the other person for our benefit, and in this process we are the better person too. Im glad God knew exactly what he was getting when he made me. When we get married its only what we think we are getting that we get. Im so glad my God is big enough to fix anything. Where there is silence, so is God. You see, sometimes, when family and friends are around all the time, the noise keeps us from hearing God. It is so easy to pick up the phone and say, Guess what? and tell someone about our day, or ask their opinion about something, perhaps just to have somebody listen. Just like women do not want to share their husbands, so is our God. We have a jealous God. He wants us to talk to him every day, even about the smallest things. And he has been so good to me. I know he certainly deserves my, Guess what? Because hes always listening, even when were not.
This is a story of the prophet Elijah and his ministry to the Children of Israel. It tells of his lifetime of work in the ministry of the Lord, and of the Israelites failure to worship Him. It also tells of their return to the worship of God.
God told me, “Build your immune system.” In that moment, I knew I was going to get the coronavirus. He had me in the palm of his hand all the way through it. I knew I would come out of it on the other side with an amazing story of the day-to-day struggles of living through and surviving the coronavirus. I want to share with everyone how he strengthened me to go through it and how, as a result, he brought me closer to him. Today I have no fear of death but only want to be with him. I want you to know that if by chance you get this evil virus, God will carry you through it; and you, too, will come out of it on the other side.
Hoping to avoid shaming her father, pregnant Sonja steals away from the wagon train headed for the Oregon Territory and joins up with another destined for Santa Fe, the one with the kind, brown-eyed man. And so begins her romantic, inspiring adventure into an unknown land -- and an unexpected love. On the road to Santa Fe, Thaddeus, the compassionate man, reluctantly becomes the guardian of Sonja and her unborn child, despite the fact that past experiences have caused him to distrust all women. While Sonja trusts her Lord to bring all circumstances to good, Thaddeus believes otherwise -- that God is cruel and unmerciful. Travel their journey as together they find truth, trust, and healing. An honest, wholesome alternative to many of today's romance novels, this engrossing book will captivate readers of all ages and backgrounds.
So what if Colin Michaels is traffic-stopping gorgeous? So what if he represents every sin she knows to flee? Emily Erickson wants only the job Colin offers at Diamond Country KDMD. It and 's far from home, away from Daddy and 's lonely stare, the echo of Mother and 's feeble call, and a sin that can and 't be forgiven. And so what if Emily goes out with Colin a few times? God isn and 't happy with her anyway. It won and 't matter that he and 's her boss. Definitely not a Christian. Or maybe a thief and --someone and 's stealing from the station. So what if he and 's a liar, a man who can never tell what happened and --what he did and --in Oklahoma nine years before? When will Emily learn that an unforgiven heart can and 't outrun God and 's love?
Twenty Things Adoptive Kids Wish devotional gives adoptive families encouragement as they seek God to work through the emotions unique to their family. Daily 365 inspiring devotions are filled with scripture and authentic insight into the heart of adopted children. Powerful prayer prompts help you navigate through difficult topics such as rejection, the missing faces in their lives, and much more. As you pray together through these tough topics, you will become the greatest prayer warrior for your adopted child and God will knit your hearts together in His love.
By all outward appearances, the Hamiltons look like any normal American family, but behind closed doors lies a different story. At the center of this family is fourteen-year-old Hope. Deprived of her fathers love and attention, and constantly bullied at school, Hope longs for acceptance. The one place she finds solace and refuge is at the dance studio, where Ms. Davidson encourages her to use her gift. But no amount of encouragement can completely free Hope from a self-deprecating attitude and an ingrained insecurity over her fathers lack of interest in her. When an opportunity arises and Hope finds herself at center stage, it seems like things might be looking up for her. But when her world comes crashing down and the dust settles, she is faced with untold truths about her familys past. On one of the worst days of her life, Hope has a brief, unexplainable encounter with someone who changes her course and puts her on a path to finding forgiveness, healing, and ultimately the love and acceptance she has always longed for.
The unforgiveness hidden in our memories is like an iceberg--90 percent is buried beneath the surface in our minds. From that vantage point, unforgiveness wields a destructive power over our lives, and we don't even know where it comes from. These unresolved issues are barriers to our personal relationship with God and the people we love. Our loving Lord longs to see us set free from the pain of our past and personal unforgiveness. He wants us to live in the fullness of His presence and in the definition of who we are in Christ. Hidden Unforgiveness examines biblical principles vital to our spiritual growth, but applying them to our lives is often hindered by our unforgiveness. This is an in-depth study enriched with insights revealed in the original Hebrew and Greek texts. The key to personal freedom from the multiple spiritual, emotional, and physical consequences of unforgiveness is to choose to forgive one another as God in Christ has so graciously forgiven us. Our forgiveness invites the Holy Spirit to empower our lives to fulfill God's purpose in and through Christ. Join countless others in this revealing study, and set yourself free to grow in the truth and grace of God's amazing love and Word. "This study speaks to my heart in so many ways. Sherrie has a way of explaining a biblical concept that is fresh, clear, and easy to understand. It adds new dimensions and depth to my understanding of who God is and the awesome privilege of my relationship to Him. Learning to forgive one another is a key factor." --Susan Trent, Bible Study Leader
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. James 1:2‚4 Find hope in the face of any trial with this uplifting and inspirational book by BYU professor and popular speaker Sherrie Mills Johnson. Filled with scriptures, personal experiences, and doctrinal insights, Count It All Joyoffers a unique perspective on the difference between necessary pain, which leads to growth and progression, and unnecessary pain‚ the kind that's so pervasive in our fallen world. Whether you're up against trials, temptations, or temporary setbacks, you can learn how to seek refuge in the Spirit. Written with clarity and vision, this is a must-read book that will teach you how to focus on the things that really matter and find your inner joy.
One of the purposes of this message is to bring more of Gods people together as oneregardless of denomination titlesall believers united in the common goal of bringing witness of salvation and the love of Christ to nonbelievers and uniting as one in different ways to accomplish this goal and make each other stronger in fighting the enemy and dealing with evil times. We are in together with love until Christ returns.
One Heartbeat Away is heart rendering. An inspiring collection of poetry and prose, it is simple in context, yet powerfully transforming as it takes you on a journey through the trials and joys of Christian life. Its pages are filled with humor, drama, and quiet thought. The theme of Faith bursts forth in full bloom as you travel on a spiritual journey with the author. You will laugh, you will cry, you will wonder, but you will not be disappointed. One Heartbeat Away invites you to come aboard, and you will be glad you did!
It is within our family unit that we obtain strength and are able to embrace the wisdom needed in handling certain situations. Many of us have been affected by the indifferences, rejection, ridicule, setbacks, and other negative emotions resulting from negative events that have appeared in our lives. Some of them were caused by family, and some were recieved from others unrelated to us. But, however, or whatever you and your family went through in the past, God brings newness, wholeness, healing, and deliverance to your family unit.
Solomon states in Proverbs 23:23, Buy the truth, and do not sell it. Also wisdom and instruction and understanding Proverbs 19:8 says, He who gets wisdom loves his soul; He who keeps understanding will find good. In The Dividing Line; The difference between Discernment and Deception, it is my desire to give everyone an understanding of the importance of discernment, and deception. Discernment is very critical to the way we make choices. As soon as we get up in the morning, we are making decisions; it is important to make these decisions wisely. We can choose to start our day by seeking the Lord or take the day for granted and chance the consequences. This is the same with the other areas of our lives and those we have to make decisions for. Why not be more thought-provocative when doing so? It may be the difference between victory and defeat. I hope that all who read The Dividing Line; The Difference between Discernment and Deception will come to a place of new revelation and allow it to change their unwanted and unwise situations.
The phenomenally popular MasterLife series is now in paperback! The four six-week courses in the series are all designed to revitalize practicing Christians -- enabling them to make Christ the Master of their lives -- and to master their own lives by developing a personal, lifelong, obedient relationship with Him.This remarkable study guide is divided into four complete and discreet parts. The Disciple's Cross, instructs Christians to practice the six biblical disciplines of a disciple. In The Disciple's Personality, they are taught to live in the Spirit and become more like Christ. The Disciple's Victory depicts the loyal Christian's triumphs over the world, the flesh, and the devil. And finally, Christians are asked to look within themselves and identify their stage of growth and role in ministry in The Disciple's Mission.
We are not alone in this life. God sends angels to teach, protect, warn, and comfort each of us in our individual circumstances. With tender stories and profound insights, this book highlights the different types of angels, the roles they play in mortality, and how we can grow closer to our family members on the other side. Recognize the angels at work in your own life!
D. L. Moody once heard Henry Varley say, "The world has yet to see what God will do with a man fully consecrated to Him. Moody was struck to his soul and, when the words would not leave him, responded, 'By God's help, I aim to be that man.'" When God called Avery to follow him as a true disciple, Avery knew he must make a similar commitment or remain a mediocre Christian for the rest of his life. His surrender and his filling of the Spirit initiated a spiritual life of impact with global results. Avery Willis is well-known, especially within the Southern Baptist denomination, for his involvement in movements of God over the past fifty years. Avery Willis's obedience to God led him to be a church planter in the United States and to strive for indigenous church planting in Indonesia, where he served as a missionary. He was a pioneer and leader in spiritual renewal, disciple-making, decentralized theological education, global mission partnerships, and chronological Bible storying. He is a well-known author, most notably of the MasterLife discipleship materials. This biography-written memoir-style through his own journals, letters, and newsletters to his intercessors-recounts Avery's life journey, his spiritual encounters and struggles, and the daily habits that Avery demonstrated as a disciple. It is less about his greatest moments than the personal daily choices to follow God with all his heart. It is the story of a man committed to God's purposes and passion to bring "as many people of the world as possible" to God's redemptive grace in Jesus, regardless of the cost.
Solomon states in Proverbs 23:23, Buy the truth, and do not sell it. Also wisdom and instruction and understanding Proverbs 19:8 says, He who gets wisdom loves his soul; He who keeps understanding will find good. In The Dividing Line; The difference between Discernment and Deception, it is my desire to give everyone an understanding of the importance of discernment, and deception. Discernment is very critical to the way we make choices. As soon as we get up in the morning, we are making decisions; it is important to make these decisions wisely. We can choose to start our day by seeking the Lord or take the day for granted and chance the consequences. This is the same with the other areas of our lives and those we have to make decisions for. Why not be more thought-provocative when doing so? It may be the difference between victory and defeat. I hope that all who read The Dividing Line; The Difference between Discernment and Deception will come to a place of new revelation and allow it to change their unwanted and unwise situations.
In 1824, Boston was a small farming community, about twenty-five miles south of Buffalo, New York. Buffalo itself was still only considered a village with a population of just over two thousand people. It was a hard life in that time where families tried to eke out a meager living selling their crops and growing their own fruits and vegetables to be canned and preserved for the long hard winters. They were a God-fearing community who gathered on Sundays in a neighbor's home to hear the visiting preacher who traveled from town to town until churches could be built for congregations. But just as in our world today, not everyone grows up to be honest and respectful. The three Thayer brothers moved to Boston with their parents and quickly became known as drunkards and ne'er-do-wells. When a Great Lakes seaman by the name of John Love needed a place to stay for the winter while the lakes were frozen over, they offered him room and board for a price. He didn't plan on the ultimate price that he had to pay. When the brothers' crops were not successful, they asked Love for a cash loan to make ends meet. Love was glad to help out his newfound friends. But they never planned on paying him back. Instead, they planned to murder him and hide his body. This was an important time in Western New York; the area was growing in population, and the Industrial Revolution was making life and work easier. The building of the Erie Canal, which traveled from Albany to Buffalo, was one of the engineering marvels of the time and, after many years of labor, opened in Buffalo in 1825. The story builds to the actual murder, arrest, and trial of the three brothers and ends with their eventual hangings in the Buffalo village square in 1825 attended by a crowd that was estimated at the time to be over twenty thousand people.
Twenty Things Adoptive Kids Wish devotional gives adoptive families encouragement as they seek God to work through the emotions unique to their family. Daily 365 inspiring devotions are filled with scripture and authentic insight into the heart of adopted children. Powerful prayer prompts help you navigate through difficult topics such as rejection, the missing faces in their lives, and much more. As you pray together through these tough topics, you will become the greatest prayer warrior for your adopted child and God will knit your hearts together in His love.
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. James 1:2‚4 Find hope in the face of any trial with this uplifting and inspirational book by BYU professor and popular speaker Sherrie Mills Johnson. Filled with scriptures, personal experiences, and doctrinal insights, Count It All Joyoffers a unique perspective on the difference between necessary pain, which leads to growth and progression, and unnecessary pain‚ the kind that's so pervasive in our fallen world. Whether you're up against trials, temptations, or temporary setbacks, you can learn how to seek refuge in the Spirit. Written with clarity and vision, this is a must-read book that will teach you how to focus on the things that really matter and find your inner joy.
When Eloise Fontaine passed away from a heart attack, she left behind a pile of her belongings, a horse and her unfinished business. It now falls to her twin sister, Ebony, to fulfill Eloise' final Calling, Find the Farm Boy and save the kingdom, before Ebony passes away herself.
While Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) has been gaining in widespread use and popularity during the past decade, most Christians are unfamiliar with this gentle and astonishingly effective self-help tool. Those who have discovered its healing potential may be unsure how it fits in with their faith. Sherrie Rice Smith, RN (Retired) has an extensive faith-based EFT practice, and has pioneered the use of this breakthrough approach (also called "tapping") with Christians. In this book she shows how to use Scripture while tapping, and how EFT can strengthen the prayer life of the believer. Packed with compelling case histories of both physical and emotional healing drawn from her Christian EFT practice, as well as her extensive nursing background, Sherrie explains the science behind Clinical EFT, and how it works in harmony with our divinely created physiology. She shows how a combination of good science and firm faith is able to provide dramatic relief from a wide variety of suffering, whether it is spiritual, emotional, or physical, and how to integrate this self-help method with the Christian life.
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