"A more ambiguous word than this, the Church, is scarce to be found in the English Language."

--John Wesley

With so many denominations and differing ideas about what the church is and does, arriving at a clear understanding of the church is a formidable challenge. The pastors and educators who have contributed to this book explore the meaning, purpose, and function of the church, as well as its structure. They address topics such as the kingdom of God, worship, and mission, in relation to the body of Christ, and give special attention to Wesleyan theological concerns.

This theology of the church is an accessible resource for anyone, minister or layperson, who desires a better grasp of the church. This stimulating ecclesiology is a valuable addition to any

theological library.

"May the Lord grant us all the hope of being saints." Pope Francis recently shared this prayer with the world. We can all become saints. We just have to open our hearts and let God help us. This book introduces a saint for each day of the year-ordinary people who made the choice to love Jesus and give their lives to him. These stories, prayers, and suggestions for becoming holy are designed with our needs and our lives in mind. But this is not your ordinary "Book of Saints." Each day's reflection is designed to inspire and challenge you to become who God intends for you to become. We can do this. But we need the help of the saints!

Pastor Wayne Cordeiro asks readers, "Does your cup runneth over, or is life running you over?" In this insightful book, he shares the keys to abundant living, outlining practical steps readers can take to develop perspectives that can change their lives. Readers discover the common mistakes people make without realizing it; what separates successful from unsuccessful people; how to see people as God sees them; and how to change the way they think.

Soos papierblomme in die wind, so het haar lewe verwaai. Sal sy dit regkry om die flentertjies weer op te tel? Daar is net een uitweg… Janine was klein toe haar ouers dood is en sy die deur tussen haar en Jesus toegemaak het. Net sy het dit geweet. Sy wou groot wees en wegkom van die klein dorpie waar almal mekaar ken. Haar kans kom toe Greg Walker die Engelsklas oorneem. Met drome in haar oë is sy Londen toe waar sy groter hartseer leer ken, maar ook die grootste  ontdekking van haar lewe maak. 

Charmé word met pre-eklampsia gediagnoseer toe sy 27 weke swanger is met Lisa. Klein Lisatjie word met ’n noodkeisersnee gebore en Charmé se lewe verander heeltemal. Lisa weeg 850 gram, en sy veg elke dag om haar lewe. Charmé se reis tot ma-word was nie maklik nie. Maar Charmé vertel haar storie met humor en deernis: ‘n universiële storie van oorlewing van elke modern ma.  Charmé se storie help ons om te weet dat ons nie alleen is nie, die ma langs jou het dieselfde pyne, vreugde, angs en vrae.

A lot of churches and youth ministries have given up on the idea of small groups, writing them off as too tedious, too difficult to manage, too hard to find volunteers for, too expensive to provide materials or curriculum for, or any other number of reasons. In A Volunteer Youth Worker's Guide to Leading a Small Group, Mark Oestreicher argues a different perspective. Marko insists that small groups promote safe spaces to grow, consistency in teenagers' emotionally tumultuous lives, and repetition that instills in them the importance of trust and tradition. The Guide to Leading a Small Group is perfect for anyone feeling disenchanted with the concept of small groups, and after Marko succeeds in changing your mind in the first few pages, he'll use the rest of the book to help you restructure and rethink your small-group programming so you don't get burned out again. Marko is leading the charge in reviving small groups, and you can join him today.

A whole year's worth of sessions for your under-5s... - 52 Bible-based sessions exploring who God is and what he is like - A wide range of Bible passages covered - Photocopiable resource pages and extra resource downloads - Fun, creative, time-saving, tried and tested, quality material - Seasonal sessions included - Session planning tools to help you prepare - In an easy to photocopy 'lie-flat' format

52 Bible-based sessions of activities, exploring who God is and what he is like, designed for your Splash! group of children aged 5 to 8. * A wide range of Bible passages covered, including Genesis, Exodus, Isaiah, Matthew, Mark, Luke, John and more... * All resource pages photocopiable, with extra resource downloads * Fun, creative, time-saving, tried and tested, quality material * Seasonal sessions included * Session planning tools to help you prepare * In an easy to photocopy 'lie-flat' format

What does it mean to make Christlike disciples? Discipleship is a common word in churches today. Pastors and leaders are continually looking for resources to help their members develop a deeper understanding of the Christian faith and a closer relationship with Christ. But there's more to discipleship than studying and following Christ's teachings. True discipleship is an invitation to become like Christ; to absorb His passions, behaviors, and wisdom by spending significant time with Him; to engage in a relationship with Him that shapes you into His likeness and in turn, inspires others to do the same. Walk with Me calls pastors, church leaders, teachers, and parents to go beyond basic discipleship and begin to intentionally teach others to be disciplemakers. It explores the importance of teaching mature disciples how their Christ-influenced responses to everyday situations can be used to show others who Jesus is and what it means to be His disciple. With biblical insight, author Hal Perkins explores the call to 'go and make disciples of all nations' and demonstrates how changing the way we act, think, and serve will not only help us fulfill the Great Commission, but also answer the call to love God with all our hearts and minds, and our neighbor as ourselves.

Mense wat dankbaar is, gelukkiger slaap, beter fokus, is beter en is makliker om mee oor die weg te kom. Om meer dankbaar te leef is seker iets waarna ons almal probeer streef. Francine Prins, redakeur van LiG neem ons op ’n 100 dae reis van dankbaarheid. Sy wys ons hoe ons elke dag kan dankbaar wees, waarvoor ons dankbaar kan wees en hoe om in dankbaarheid te leef.

This is a wake up call and vivid warning to readers through a vision of an avalanche that God gave Steve Hill, which represents the false and heretical teachings from pastors and teachers that are spreading to Christians worldwide. Hill shares how every aspect of his vision relates to Christians today. The snow represents the false teaching that is steadily falling on the ears of many Christ followers, covering with many layers the solid foundational truth of Christ. Heresies including universalism, the deification of man, overemphasized grace, and many more that will ultimately destroy the spiritual lives of many.What happens when snow keeps falling, creating the dangerous threat of an avalanche? Those who heed the warnings are saved, but those who fail to listen are caught in a deadly trap.Readers will be challenged to understand these dangers and what they can do to help tear down these false teachings in order to secure a layer of solid, biblical instruction that will establish "truth" in the work of the Gospel, and help us avoid spiritual destruction.

Angels in the Market Place explores the establishment of Christianity in seventh century England. Augustine of Canterbury has received most of the credit, but what of his forerunner, Bishop Liudhard? He was already chaplain of Queen Bertha of Kent, and was honoured at the time with a magnificent gold medalet and a place in the royal mausoleum. This play supposes that Liudhard was exiled from his diocese and almost erased from history because he was married, when clerical marriage was highly repugnant to Pope Gregory the Great. This play is intended for reading, even if rarely performed. As with the historical plays of Shakespeare, events and characters come alive and the issues raised can be explored. The author is a retired Senior Lecturer of the University of London who for fifty years has lived in Wye, a royal vill of the Kingdom of Kent, where a pre-Christian shrine was replaced by a Saxon minster church dedicated to Gregory. He has written a number of books and articles on local history.

Vir die afgelope 49 jaar skryf ds Kobus van der Westhuysen al die Hart tot hart-rubriek vir Landbouweekblad. Dit is die rubriek wat die langste ononderbroke verskyn het in die geskiedenis van die Media24 stal. Ds Van der Westhuysen skryf in gewone taal vir gewone mense. Hy verstaan die hart van ’n boer en weet dat boere uitgelewer is aan die nukke en grille van die natuur waaroor hulle geen beheer het nie. Vir hierdie boek het ds van der Westhuysen self 366 paslike stukkies uitgesoek.

Grief. It's a messy, hard path?yet it's a journey everyone will take at some point in life. When men walk that road, they often find they?re not given the freedom to grieve as they need to. Author Jonathan Fann has been there, having lost two children and his father in less than 18 months.

Grieve like a Man offers men a practical guide to navigating the path of grief in a culture where men are taught to be tough. The author also provides insight for wives, mothers, sisters, and friends into how men grieve differently than women and how they can come alongside the men in their lives who are hurting from a loss.

Readers will learn how to face grief that occurs, not just in the case of death, but also during the loss of a marriage, jobs, and even a man's hopes and dreams. An encouraging book for every man dealing with loss.

Written from the Wesleyan theological perspective, this indispensable commentary provides pastors, professional scholars, teachers, and Bible students with a critical, relevant, and inspiring interpretation of the Word of God in the 21st century.

EACH VOLUME FEATURES:

CONTEMPORARY SCHOLARSHIP

CONVENIENT INTRODUCTORY MATERIAL

CLEAR VERSE-BY-VERSE EXPLANATIONS

COMPREHENSIVE ANNOTATION

HELPFUL SIDEBARS

AN EXPANDED BIBLIOGRAPHY

Holy Rosary has been treasured in the Catholic Church for many centuries. It is a summary of Christian faith in language and prayers inspired by the Bible. This pamphlet gives the background, meaning, and technique of this prayer.

You are not an accident. Even before the universe was created, God had you in mind, and he planned you for his purposes. These purposes will extend far beyond the few years you will spend on earth. You were made to last forever! Self-help books often suggest that you try to discover the meaning and purpose of your life by looking within yourself, but Rick Warren says that is the wrong place to start. You must begin with God, your Creator, and his reasons for creating you. You were made by God and for God, and until you understand that, life will never make sense. This book will help you understand why you are alive and God's amazing plan for you - both here and now, and for eternity. Rick Warren will guide you through a personal 40-day spiritual journey that will transform your answer to life's most important question: What on earth am I here for? Knowing God's purpose for creating you will reduce your stress, focus your energy, simplify your decisions, give meaning to your life, and, most importantly, prepare you for eternity. The Purpose Driven Life is a blueprint for Christian living in the 21st century - a lifestyle based on God's eternal purposes, not cultural values. Using over 1,200 scriptural quotes and references, it challenges the conventional definitions of worship, fellowship, disciple.