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B-294 7 Laws You Must Honor to Have Uncommon Success Experience
With God Creates A Different Reward Than The Laws of God. Every Law
Contains A Different Reward. Your Love For God Does Not Guarantee A
Productive Life. In This Fascinating Study, Dr. Mike Murdock
Reveals The Hidden Laws That Guarantee Your Personal Success.
Henri Nouwen's timeless wisdom reminds us once again of the
transformation that love brings, both when we allow ourselves to
give love with abandon and when we allow ourselves to receive love.
Caregiving too often is reduced to a list of tasks-doing the things
that another individual cannot do independently. In six weeks of
daily devotions inspired by the words of Henri Nouwen and
intertwined with Scripture and prayer, Hope for Caregivers summons
us away from our lists for a few moments each day and draws us to a
fresh framework for the experience of giving care.
In this fresh look at finding balance between work and sabbath
rest, Justin McRoberts leads readers on their journey from false
self to true self, discovering that growth and maturity take root
in the knowledge of their belovedness in Christ. In his two decades
working as a full-time artist and spiritual guide, Justin McRoberts
has experienced first-hand the tension between "The Hustle" and
"Self Care." In recent years, that conversation has turned to
argument as people have suggested that one is more important than
the other. But Justin disagrees entirely with such a one-sided
approach. Justin says, "My natural posture is not work, nor is my
natural posture rest. My natural posture is belovedness, and both
work and rest spring from my belovedness, and return me to it." In
this book, he uses humorous and poignant stories to help readers
discover the deep truths about us being laborers for/with Christ,
empowered by the Spirit, as well as worshipers of God the Father.
Readers will learn how Sabbath is a gift and a practice that frees
us from the anxiety of proving ourselves They are loved and valued
by God for who and whose they are—not for what they do Rest is
not the absence of work; it is what gives work meaning We can love
our world and the people in it through what we do We are not tools
in God's tool belt, valued only for our gifts and talents. Nor are
we ascetics called to abandon "daily life" to find God in the
desert and just sit there. We are beloved by the One who holds all
things together . . . including our need to work and our need to
rest.
This classic work on the spirituality of caring for the dying is
now expanded with moving stories and lessons gleaned from the
author's experience as a hospice nurse. Caregivers, friends, and
family members often feel unsure of what to say or do as they care
for the terminally ill. Midwife for Souls provides insight, showing
how the support of one's Catholic faith and the power of prayer can
guide one in ministering to a dying person. Written in a style that
is poetic and beautiful, practical and credible, this book is
essential reading for anyone who accompanies others to the edge of
life?and helps in their birthing to eternal life. Midwife for Souls
is a pastoral guide for hospice care workers and all who live with
or accompany the terminally ill. Kathy Kalina is a registered nurse
and a woman of deep faith. She offers sound advice and wisdom that
she has gathered from her own personal experience. Although a
committed Catholic, her profound understanding of what the dying
undergo during their final pilgrimage here on earth makes the book
of value to everyone, regardless of religious preference. Key
Features: ? OVER 30,000 COPIES SOLD!!! ? Describes the physical as
well as spiritual signs of the dying process. ? Special appendices
offer prayers and comforting Scripture passages for the dying and
their loved ones. ? Revised edition includes a new section of
inspiring stories and lessons learned in hospice ministry.
Preaching the Story explores why communication is more effective
when sermons are no longer lectures but stories. It explains how to
deliver your entire sermon in story form. A practical book for
pastors and ministerial students.
Paul E. Miller, bestselling author of A Praying Life, has written A
Praying Church to cast a vision and provide direction for a return
to the simple yet life-changing practice of praying together.
Just before Jesus ascended into heaven, he gathered his followers
around him and said, "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit
comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all
Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth" (Acts 1:8). In
this way, Jesus entrusted the "flame" of the gospel to these men
and women and commissioned them to carry it to the world. He
promised they would receive supernatural power to help them
accomplish this task. The book of Acts records that these followers
of Christ took up the challenge and set the world ablaze with the
fire of the gospel. But this begs the question . . . who were these
people? In reality, most were ordinary men and women just like you
and me. They had not received hands-on training with Jesus like the
twelve disciples had received. They had not been specially trained
in ministry or teaching or serving. They were simply men and women
who made themselves available to God and followed the direction of
the Holy Spirit as he prompted them to act-and forever changed the
world. In Carry the Flame, bestselling author and pastor Jim
Cymbala reveals that God is still seeking ordinary men and
women-not just pastors or ministry leaders-who will make themselves
available to him, follow the leading of the Holy Spirit, and
accomplish extraordinary things in this world. He draws on examples
of ordinary people in Acts such as Ananias, Philip, and the 120 who
waited in the Upper Room-as well as modern-day testimonies-to show
how God can use anyone and everyone who simply submits to him and
obeys his leading. As you go through this study, you will be
challenged and encouraged to likewise take that first step of faith
for God . . . and see where it leads. This study guide has
everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:
The study guide itself-with discussion and reflection questions,
video notes, and a leader's guide. An individual access code to
stream all video sessions online (you don't need to buy a DVD!).
Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to
expiration after 12/31/2028. Code may be redeemed only by the
recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold
separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void
where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer
details inside.
Follow-up to the bestselling Invest Your Suffering (sales over
6,000 in 3 years), building on that brand; Author a very popular
conference speaker all over the UK: at Keswick, EMA, Word Alive,
Faith Mission events, UCCF, FIEC, Bible by the Beach, Living
Leadership, training events and church weekends; ALL Christians
face disappointment, but it's what do we do with it that counts;
Especially relevant in situations of grief, illness, infertility,
unemployment, violence, exploitation and betrayal, or with
difficult children and dysfunctional families; Speaks with grace
from the author's own experience (miscarriage, spouse's disability,
etc) into life's raw and messy reality; Offers sure-footed theology
and pastoral wisdom for the layperson, without being at all glib or
trite; Shows how disappointment can lead to personal growth and
maturity; God's sovereignty and certain control are ultimately our
deep security and solid confidence; Excellent question sections
underpin key points
Could sharing your faith be the secret to developing your spiritual
maturity? For many followers of Jesus, discipleship means doing
certain things to deepen our connection with Jesus Christ. But our
spiritual growth checklists are often disconnected from the mission
of reaching a lost world with the gospel message. Taking a holistic
approach that unites evangelism and discipleship, Kevin and Sherry
Harney demonstrate how God's plan for our spiritual growth is
intimately connected to his mission to the world. In Organic
Disciples, the couple lead ordinary followers of Jesus through
seven markers of spiritual maturity, showing how simple shifts in
our Bible reading, prayer, community life, giving, service, and
other biblical practices can connect us with God's work of reaching
people with his love. You'll learn: Why true spiritual maturity
will always lead believers outward to engage the world with the
good news and truth of Jesus. How to overcome the common roadblocks
and false narratives that stand in the way of spiritual maturity.
How to design a personal pathway of growth to be more like Jesus in
character and mission. Along with the Organic Disciples book,
churches and individuals can utilize a free, self-directed online
tool at OrganicOutreach.com to help each person identify where they
are in their growth journey. Also look for eight-session small
group curriculum-Organic Disciples Study Guide (9780310139089)-to
take congregations and Christians deeper on this journey.
Holy Habits is an initiative to nurture Christian discipleship. It
explores Luke's model of church found in Acts 2:42-47, identifies
ten habits and encourages the development of a way of life formed
by them. These resources, which include an introductory guide, have
been developed to help churches explore the habits in a range of
contexts and live them out in whole-life, missional discipleship.
A seasoned Bible scholar and an expert in organizational leadership
and change offer principles for modern managers and leaders drawn
from Paul's dynamic leadership style. In a unique blend of
management theory and biblical scholarship, Ascough and Cotton
demonstrate that Paul essentially wrote the book on how
transformational leaders should operate. Thoroughly grounded in
biblical studies and the academic study of leadership--yet written
in a clear and readable style--their conclusions will challenge
thinking in a variety of organizations.
Sometimes you don t have their attention for very long. Whether you
ve planned for a short message or your program has run long, a
ten-minute talk is sometimes all you have space for in your youth
ministry. So make sure you make it ten minutes that really count If
you need to communicate something meaningful in just a little time,
10 Minute Talks has just what you need---more than two dozen
ready-to-go, story-based talks. With talks for spiritual growth,
targeted at your Christian students, and outreach talks, perfect
for any teenager, you ll be prepared to give them a bite of truth
that they can walk away remembering. Following the method Jesus
used most often, these 10 Minute Talks give you stories that can
impact students with one simple point. Each talk gives you the
tools you need to make it count, and the flexibility to make it
work for your context. Along with each topic and title, you ll
find: * The Big Idea * Scripture * The Story * The Transition
Statement * Application * Closing Don t get caught with nothing to
say---or too much to say in the time you ve got Get 10 Minute Talks
and get a meaningful message across quickly "
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