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"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!
There have been many books written to assist churchwardens in
discharging their duties, detailing their responsibilities in
respect of the intricacies of ecclesiastical law and making the
role seem quite a challenge. The office of churchwarden is one of
the oldest recognised forms of Lay Ministry and is the highest
position of trust and responsibility that the Church gives to its
lay people. The churchwarden is a lay official in a parish or
congregation of the Anglican Communion, usually working as a
part-time volunteer. They are ex officio members of the parish
board, usually called a vestry, parochial church council, or in the
case of a cathedral parish, the chapter. Over the centuries
churchwardens have acquired many 'hats,' carrying out tasks that
required a broad range of skills both practical and pastoral. They
came to the fore during the time when the vestry evolved to be a
key element of political democracy in local government. The aim of
this, sometimes whimsical, book is to illustrate the various roles
and situations churchwardens would have had to deal with, from the
early years of the Christian Church to the present time. By
exploring these important roles and their dilemmas in interpreting
complex laws and social problems throughout the ages, will perhaps
reassure current post-holders that they are indeed better off than
their predecessors.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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