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A daily devotional that provides an accessible way into the whole
Bible story. Many of us have favourite Bible verses that we draw
comfort from, but we don't always know their context or understand
how they fit into the main story arc of the Bible. Tracing the big
picture of God's story through the key themes and events from
Genesis to Revelation allows us to see the abundant riches in the
word of God. As you read the unfolding story day by day, you can
encounter God in all his glorious holiness and faithfulness and
lift your eyes again to his plans and purposes for the world and be
reminded that Jesus is indeed the hope of the world. If you have
ever struggled to read the Bible from cover to cover, then this
devotional will help you find a way into God's big story and help
you fall in love with Jesus all over again.
Moving on is not a one-time decision. It's a way of living.
There are times in life when we look back and feel desperate to make time stand still, particularly when we get blindsided by unexpected changes. But we can't stop the flow of life, and we can't stop time. What's more, looking back doesn't enable us to go back. More often than not, it just makes us stuck. In a place. In a space. In a memory. In a mindset. In a habit.
In Luke 17:32, Jesus drops three little words: "Remember Lot's wife." We don’t know her name, history, or story. All we know is that when she was fleeing Sodom and Gomorrah, she was told not to look back, and she did the one thing she was asked not to do. She looked back and turned into a pillar of salt. And out of the 170 women referred to in the Scriptures, she's the only one Jesus told us to remember.
With a rallying cry to "Remember Lot's wife," Bible teacher, international speaker, activist, and bestselling author Christine Caine motivates us to stop looking back, to get unstuck and to keep moving forward into God's promises and purpose for our lives.
We may not know all God's plans for us. We may not know where we are going, how long it will take us, or what we will encounter along the way, but with the strategies Christine Caine gives, we can move on from where we are to where God wants us to be.
This five-session small group Bible study (DVD/digital video sold
separately) by noted teacher and historian, Ray Vander Laan, is
volume one of the That the World May Know series. Vander Laan
illustrates how God guided his people to a specific place - the
Promised Land - to impact the world both in ancient times and
today. Just like the time and place of our birth shapes our
journey, so the land and culture of the Hebrew people shaped their
story. Promised Land provides wonderful context to the stories of
that time. Faith Lessons is a unique video series that brings God's
Word to life with astounding relevance. By weaving together the
Bible's fascinating historical, cultural, religious, and
geographical contexts, teacher and historian Ray Vander Laan
reveals unique insights into the Scriptures' significance for
modern believers. Each lesson: Focuses on passages of Scripture
explored in the DVD Includes sidebars, maps, photos and other study
tools Features questions that facilitate discussion and inspire
personal reflection Include 30 personal Bible studies to help you
deepen your learning experience between sessions, and turn lessons
from the past into applications that impact how you live out your
faith today. Filmed on location in Israel, these illuminating
"faith lessons" afford a new understanding of the Bible that will
ground your convictions and transform your life. The Faith Lessons
video series is ideal for use in small groups, personal and family
Bible studies, and adult Sunday school. Individual believers and
families will gain vital insights from long-ago times and cultures
through this innovative approach to Bible study. Lessons include:
Standing at the Crossroads -Tel Gezer Wet Feet - Jordan River First
Fruits - Tel Jericho Confronting Evil - Tel Beth Shemesh Iron of
Culture - Tel Azekah Designed for use with the Faith Lessons
Promised Land Video Study (sold separately).
Many of us want to see Jesus, to hear His voice. We want a tangible
experience of God. As a Christian doctor and follower of Jesus,
Ernest Crocker has been a witness to many interventions of God
during his life. In The Man in White, he brings together an
inspiring selection of testimonies from around the world of people
who have seen God do extraordinary things in and through their
lives. They include professionals, academics, a train robber, a
surgeon facing decapitation for his faith, and those who have
escaped the ravages of war. These powerful stories inspire and
challenge us to see that God is real and delights in being involved
in our lives today. Content Benefits: This collection of
extraordinary stories of people from all walks of life who have
experienced God's intervention in the most remarkable circumstances
will inspire you to follow Jesus more deeply and encourage you to
persevere through trials. Amazing stories of God intervening in
miraculous ways in peoples' lives. Will help you see that God is
involved in the world today. A perfect gift to encourage friends,
family or loved ones facing challenges and hard times. Colour
Photos - An 8 page colour insert features many of the people whose
stories are told. Binding - Paperback Pages - 240 Publisher -
Authentic Media
A daily devotional for advent using nativity sets from around the
world. Nativity sets are a given at advent. They come in all shapes
and sizes and appear in churches, homes and even garden centres.
Some are a treasured family heirloom, and some are a new addition
to enjoy throughout December. They are all so different though,
from the kitsch to the contemporary, and everything in between. But
what do they tell us about the original story, and about ourselves,
as the people who buy them? Richard Littledale shares his own
personal collection of nativity sets from around the world as he
provides food for thought and spiritual reflection this advent. For
each day of advent Richard includes a reflection, a bible reading,
a question to ponder and a prayer. Just like unexpectedly finding a
figure of a budgerigar in one of his nativity sets, Richard
Littledale's accessible devotional allows us to be surprised anew
as we see the wonder of the nativity story with fresh eyes.
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When your days feel overwhelming and your life has you anxious and
stressed, you can find peace and hope in Jesus. In this NEW 365-day
devotional prayer book from the author of Jesus Calling, you'll
find confidence to come to God in all circumstances with short,
heartfelt prayers based on Scripture. God desires a relationship
with you through continual conversation-prayer. Jesus Listens
empowers you to pray daily, whether it serves as your only prayer
for the day or simply a jump starter to your own prayers. Jesus
Listens is ideal for those who . . . are going through difficult
times and looking for rest and hope are busy from life's demands,
but want to grow their prayer life are not sure how to pray have
been praying for years but want a closer relationship with God The
biblical basis for each prayer in Jesus Listens is given at the end
of each entry so you can continually return to God's promises in
Scripture. Jesus Listens includes: 365 days of Bible-based prayers
Scripture references for each devotion a ribbon marker Whether you
gift Jesus Listens or pick it up yourself to establish a more
consistent prayer practice, Sarah's words and her constant return
to the Word of God will greatly enrich your prayer life. By praying
Scripture through this daily devotional prayer book, you'll
experience how intentional prayer connects you to God, changes your
heart, and can even move mountains. Look for additional
life-changing, life-giving books from Sarah Young including: Jesus
Calling Jesus Always Jesus Today
'n Reis na innerlike vrede en wysheid - Hierdie 365 oordenkings verken elke aspek van die Gebed om kalmte en hoe jy dit daagliks op jou lewe kan toepas.
Ons lewe is gejaagd. Ons omstandighede – goed en sleg – stoot ons hiernatoe en daarnatoe. Ons voel asof gebeurtenisse buite ons beheer ons lewe bepaal. Ons smag na vrede, na ’n plek waar veiligheid en rus is. As antwoord op hierdie soeke na vrede herinner die geliefde predikant en skrywer Trevor Hudson lesers aan die beproefde wysheid in die alombekende Gebed om kalmte:
God, skenk my die gemoedskalmte, om die dinge te aanvaar wat ek nie kan verander nie, die moed om die dinge te verander wat ek kan, en die wysheid om te weet wat die verskil is.
Hierdie 365 oordenkings verken elke aspek van hierdie gebed en hoe jy dit daagliks op jou lewe kan toepas. Namate jy die Gebed om kalmte gebruik as gids om elke dag in vriendskap met jou Here en Skepper te lewe, sal God se geskenk van vrede jou lewe vul en deur jou vloei waar jy jou ook al bevind. Elke oordenking word afgesluit met ’n praktiese voorstel hoe jy hierdie gebed elke dag kan uitleef. Só sal jou lewe ál meer op God gefokus word, en sal jy die innerlike vrede ervaar waarna jou hart smag.
Trevor Hudson is ’n Metodistepredikant, en tans ook betrokke by The Institute for Creative Conversations by die Northfield Metodistekerk in Suid-Afrika. Trevor se bediening behels onderrig, die aanbied van lesings en naweekseminare dwarsoor die land, sowel as internasionaal. Hy is die skrywer van verskeie boeke, waaronder ’n Dieper verhouding met God, Gebed om kalmte en Vrae wat God ons vra.
Jamie Winship spent nearly 30 years living and working in conflict
zones, and during that time he has learned an important truth: all
human conflict originates from fear, and fear originates from a
false view of God, ourselves, and others. Until we exchange what's
false for what's real, we will never experience being fully alive,
fully human, and fully free. Unpacking the power of knowing our
true identity in Christ, Winship takes us on a journey of telling
ourselves the truth, changing our mindsets, and experiencing actual
life transformation that leads to radical courage in the face of
all that life throws at us. With humor, clarity, and real-life
practicality, Living Fearless is your invitation to listen closely
to what God is trying to say to you about himself, about the person
he created you to be--and also about all those other people he
created and loves. If you want to discover the incredible
difference abiding in Christ will make in your life and faith, get
ready to do "a new thing" with God.
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