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Elke Christen het ankers nodig, iets wat hulle vashou aan God
om te keer dat hulle lewensbootjie op die rotse loop. Die
bekende sangeres Nadine Blom wys die ankers waaraan ons
moet vashou vir ons uit – maar wys ook watter goed wat ons
vashou ons moet laat los.
The New Beacon Bible Commentary is an engaging, indispensable
reference tool to aid individuals in every walk of life in the
study and meditation of God's Word. Written from the Wesleyan
theological perspective, it offers insight and perceptive
scholarship to help you unlock the deeper truths of Scripture and
garner an awareness of the history, culture, and context attributed
to each book of study. Readable, relevant, and academically
thorough, it offers scholars, pastors, and laity a new standard for
understanding and interpreting the Bible in the 21st century.Each
volume features: Completely New Scholarship from notable experts in
the Wesleyan traditionConvenient Introductory Material for each
book of the Bible including information on authorship, date,
history, audience, sociological/cultural issues, purpose, literary
features, theological themes, hermeneutical issues, and moreClear
Verse-by-Verse Explanations, which offer a contemporary,
Wesleyan-based understanding derived from the passage's original
languageComprehensive Annotation divided into three sections, which
cover background elements behind the text; verse-by-verse details
and meanings found in the text; and significance, relevance,
intertextuality, and application from the textHelpful Sidebars
which provide deeper insight into theological issues, word
meanings, archeological connections, historical relevance, cultural
customs, and moreExpanded Bibliography for further study of
historical elements, additional interpretations, and theological
themesThe aim of this volume is to offer a distinctive engagement
with the theological dynamics of the book for readers from the
Wesleyan theological tradition, with a special eye to Ezekiel's use
of Old Testament priestly theology to respond to the trauma
associated with the Babylonian Exile.
The New Beacon Bible Commentary is an engaging, indispensable
reference tool to aid individuals in every walk of life in the
study and meditation of God's Word. Written from the Wesleyan
theological perspective, it offers insight and perceptive
scholarship to help you unlock the deeper truths of Scripture and
garner an awareness of the history, culture, and context attributed
to each book of study. Readable, relevant, and academically
thorough, it offers scholars, pastors, and laity a new standard for
understanding and interpreting the Bible in the 21st century.Each
volume features: Completely New Scholarship from notable experts in
the Wesleyan traditionConvenient Introductory Material for each
book of the Bible including information on authorship, date,
history, audience, sociological/cultural issues, purpose, literary
features, theological themes, hermeneutical issues, and moreClear
Verse-by-Verse Explanations, which offer a contemporary,
Wesleyan-based understanding derived from the passage's original
languageComprehensive Annotation divided into three sections, which
cover background elements behind the text; verse-by-verse details
and meanings found in the text; and significance, relevance,
intertextuality, and application from the textHelpful Sidebars
which provide deeper insight into theological issues, word
meanings, archeological connections, historical relevance, cultural
customs, and moreExpanded Bibliography for further study of
historical elements, additional interpretations, and theological
themes
""It is late October, and the temperature is already -40 degrees .
. . My thoughts are filled with frozen rivers that may or may not
hold my weight; empty, forgotten valleys haunted by emaciated
ghosts; and packs of ravenous, merciless wolves.""
Having left his job as a high-school geography teacher, Rob
Lilwall arrived in Siberia equipped only with a bike and a healthy
dose of fear. "Cycling Home from Siberia "recounts his epic
three-and-a-half-year, 30,000-mile journey back to England via the
foreboding jungles of Papua New Guinea, an Australian cyclone, and
Afghanistan's war-torn Hindu Kush. A gripping story of endurance
and adventure, this is also a spiritual journey, providing poignant
insight into life on the road in some of the world's toughest
corners.
Hykie Berg is a well-known film and TV actor, popular across South Africa. He is
also an addict. At the height of his career, Hykie lost all and nearly died. In this
book he candidly shares his life story, from the drug dens of Hillbrow to
a maximum security cell in Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital, where God
saved him from certain death. Hykie invites you to remember that God’s love is
also meant for you and that God never gives up on us, no matter what we do.
Why are so many 20- and 30-something Christians disappearing from
the church?They are told how much the church wants young people,
yet there is growing suspicion among young believers about who is
in and who is out of the scope of Christian orthodoxy. Through this
suspicion, a rift between the generations has emerged. In the face
of frustration, of being cut out because they don't seem to fit,
young believers often take their gifts and leave the church.This
book helps those who feel displaced by this generational collision
to find a sense of place and welcome with a church that is still
becoming all that God wants it to be. If you are a young person who
wonders if there is a place in the church for someone like you, or
if you want to know if your own church can be the kind of body in
which young people are welcome, A Seat at the Table will give you a
new personal and kingdom perspective. Embrace the challenge to
re-imagine your relationship with the church in light of this
generational collision, not seeing it as an unredeemable rift, but
as an opportunity to give and receive hospitality.
Too often we remain in jobs that stifle our souls and leave us on the runway of opportunity with the engine of our deepest passion stalled, watching others make their personal vision a reality and build a legacy for their children. But it's never too late to get your dreams off the ground -- God sees great things in your future! If you long to amplify your unique abilities, if you strive to balance personal fulfillment and professional satisfaction, if you dream of fulfilling God's destiny for you, then you are ready to Soar!
In Soar! T.D. Jakes reveals how to transform your own unique vision into a powerful contribution to the world. Blending a CEO's practical business acumen with a life coach's dynamic inspiration, Soar! will stir your imagination into action, challenge you to embrace your God-given purpose, and align your character and creativity with your career.
Bridging both the corporate and nonprofit worlds, Soar! is a practical and easy-to-follow flight plan for launching the entrepreneurial drive inside of you. You'll learn how to adopt the mindset of people who don't wait to see what will happen but strategically build the wings that will take them to new heights. So buckle your seat belt and prepare for liftoff -- you have been cleared to fly beyond your fears, to absolutely soar!
You are invited to discover hope and peace with the CSB The Invitation New Testament. Within its pages you will discover what it means to have an everyday relationship with Jesus Christ. He will give you a hope that doesn't fade and he will make each day feel like the gift from God that it truly is. Explore this New Testament, and as you turn each page, you will find your invitation to find real hope and peace in life through a relationship with Jesus.
The CSB The Invitation New Testament features the highly reliable, highly readable text of the Christian Standard Bible (CSB), which stays as literal as possible to the Bible’s original meaning without sacrificing clarity. The CSB’s optimal blend of accuracy and readability makes Scripture more moving, more memorable, and more motivating to read and share with others.
This book is an illuminating guide on critical, sensitive and
salvation-based topics that will intrigue, educate, inspire and
above all promote the doctrine of salvation as the focal point of
the entire Bible. The book highlights the fact that humanity's
greatest need has never been the food that satiates his hunger, the
building that gives him shelter, the status that makes him relevant
or anything that caters to his physical needs, albeit it consists
of topics that discuss humanity's daily needs and how they can be
acquired in line with God's word. It adequately emphasises that the
salvation of souls constitutes the greatest need and should occupy
the top echelon of our priorities. The scripture says that faith
comes by hearing and hearing the word of God (Romans 10:17). But
what happens when the word is not correctly taught, or correctly
taught but not completely broken down and hence not properly
understood? This book breaks down biblical lessons in a manner that
will be easily understood by readers. Many have read the Bible and
taught from it wrongly because they missed the central theme of the
Bible which is the salvation of our souls but the words in this
book have been written to help the reader avoid reading the Bible
amiss and achieve this precious and priceless gift - salvation -
that will make existence in this world a meaningful one. The
lessons readers will learn are drawn from the context of the
scriptures, the express commands of God and from the lives and
experiences of several biblical characters. Readers are made to
examine some biblical characters' strengths and flaws, successes
and failures and extract valuable lessons that will guide them on
the journey through life. While people can scan through the Bible
and get a general understanding of the stories within these
chapters, this book will draw the readers' attention to vital
lessons they may not have noticed.
This book is an illuminating guide on critical, sensitive and
salvation-based topics that will intrigue, educate, inspire and
above all promote the doctrine of salvation as the focal point of
the entire Bible. The book highlights the fact that humanity's
greatest need has never been the food that satiates his hunger, the
building that gives him shelter, the status that makes him relevant
or anything that caters to his physical needs, albeit it consists
of topics that discuss humanity's daily needs and how they can be
acquired in line with God's word. It adequately emphasises that the
salvation of souls constitutes the greatest need and should occupy
the top echelon of our priorities. The scripture says that faith
comes by hearing and hearing the word of God (Romans 10:17). But
what happens when the word is not correctly taught, or correctly
taught but not completely broken down and hence not properly
understood? This book breaks down biblical lessons in a manner that
will be easily understood by readers. Many have read the Bible and
taught from it wrongly because they missed the central theme of the
Bible which is the salvation of our souls but the words in this
book have been written to help the reader avoid reading the Bible
amiss and achieve this precious and priceless gift - salvation -
that will make existence in this world a meaningful one. The
lessons readers will learn are drawn from the context of the
scriptures, the express commands of God and from the lives and
experiences of several biblical characters. Readers are made to
examine some biblical characters' strengths and flaws, successes
and failures and extract valuable lessons that will guide them on
the journey through life. While people can scan through the Bible
and get a general understanding of the stories within these
chapters, this book will draw the readers' attention to vital
lessons they may not have noticed.
In hierdie praktiese, toeganklike en lekkerlees-dagstukkieboek
is daar elke dag ’n nuwe bruistablet om in afsondering te lees,
te absorbeer en toe te pas in jou lewe – om jou innerlik te
versterk as mens. Dit is ’n reis na groter egtheid en verdieping
as kinders van die Here sodat jy (en ek) meer kan bruis en
minder kan brul te midde van ons realiteit en probleme.
Wanneer Reina Sauer se ouma sterf, hoor sy dat sy haar huis op McGregor erf.
Maar ’n ontwikkelaar, die ontnugterde en siniese Derek Retief, wil graag die huis
deel van ’n sekuriteitskompleks maak. Al wat Derek kort is Reina se
handtekening. Maar dinge is nie heeltemal so eenvoudig nie. Wat op aarde maak
Reina met haar ouma se vriende wat afhanklik was van haar ouma? En wanneer
Reina die huis begin opruim, kom sy op ’n boks vol briewe in die solder af. Met
verstomming lees sy hoe haar ouma dit reggekry het om ’n onmoontlike besluit te
neem wat uiteindelik haar kleindogter se lewe moontlik gemaak het. Iewers langs
die pad het sy wat Reina is ophou bid, ophou glo, maar terwyl sy deur haar ouma
se lewe blaai, ontdek sy weer haar behoefte aan die Here.
In 1982 aanvaar Nico Smith ’n beroep na die NG Kerk in Afrika
se Mamelodi-gemeente. Hy en sy vrou laat hulle gemaklike
lewe agter en gaan bly in Mamelodi. Hier leer Nico en Ellen
rêrig die hart van Mamelodi se mense ken, en beleef swaarkry
saam met hulle. Hulle leer wat dit beteken om swart te wees in
Suid-Afrika onder apartheid. Hulle leer ’n ander God ken, nie
die God van Nico se vaders nie, maar die God van die
verworpenes en die verdruktes.
First published in 1918 Whizzbangs and Woodbines presents a candid
portrait of life behind the lines on the Western Front by Reverend
Durell, then Rector of Rotherhithe, and Chief Commissioner of the
Church Army in France.The Church Army, along with its counterparts
the YMCA, TOC-H and Salvation Army played an important part in the
support and morale of soldiers in war. In addition to providing
spiritual support,the Church Army welcomed more than 200,000 men
each day to their recreation huts and provided visits and gifts to
the wounded, tents and hostels near the front lines, drove
ambulances, mobile canteens and kitchen cars.In addition to
voluntary Church services, for those who wished to attend, a simple
salvation from trench life was offered; music, singing, concerts,
card games,billiards and refreshments, all small measures of joy in
the midst of dangers and hardships and as vital to the continued
war effort as bullets and shells. For a packet of woodbines and a
cup of tea was restorative ammunition enough for the average
British Tommy.
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