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In our age of instant gratification and if-it-feels-good-do-it
attitudes, self-discipline is hardly a popular notion. Yet it may
be one of the most important lost virtues of our time. In Joyful
Surrender, former missionary and beloved author Elisabeth Elliot
offers her understanding of discipline and its value for people of
all times. She shows readers how to - discipline the mind, body,
possessions, time, and feelings - overcome anxiety - change poor
habits and attitudes - trust God in times of trial and hardship -
let Christ have control in all areas of life Elliot masterfully and
gently takes readers through Scripture, personal stories, and
incisive observations of the world around her to help them discover
the understanding that our fulfillment as human beings depends on
our answer to God's call to obedience.
"The North Face of God" addresses those times of adversity when God
seems to have abandoned us. Sometimes, when the cold winds of life
blow and we cry out to God, he's silent, and we wonder if he still
cares about us--or ever cared. Drawing on the Psalms, Ken Gire
climbs the mountainous terrain of God's seeming indifference and
helps us learn how to hold on to hope, despite our circumstances.
He also calls us to become good "climbing partners" for other
people who need help and encouragement along the way.
Feeling like you've blown it? Reached the point of no return? That
your life hasn't gone as planned? If so, you are not alone. We all
know what it feels like to have life disappoint us and not work out
as we'd hoped. We all know what it's like to long for something
different, something better, and something more... This six-session
video study (DVD/digital video sold separately) shows us how God
can use our messes and still make a masterpiece. Drawing on his own
experiences and pivotal Bible stories, Louie Giglio, pastor and
author of Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table, shows how God
is all about comebacks. Samson had blown it repeatedly;
nevertheless, he experiences tremendous triumph at the end of his
life. The prodigal son, as Jesus describes him, returns home in
disgrace only to be welcomed by his father with open arms. The list
goes on: Joseph, Moses, and Peter all experienced comebacks. Jesus
himself performed the greatest comeback of all by rising from the
dead. God is in the business of giving fresh starts, and His plans
will always prevail, even when our plans don't. For the times when
we feel like our lives are in the garbage, and it's hard to see
God's plan, this study guide will help you see: How God uses our
circumstances to strengthen us and fulfill his good plan. How to
respond in spirit when our dreams are dashed. How Jesus' life,
death, resurrection, and ascension is not only enough to save us
but also to sustain us. No matter what kind of disappointment or
grief or pain or trouble or heartache we encounter, God always
offers a new beginning, a change of heart, and a powerful spiritual
turnaround. Our current circumstances do not get the final say in
our lives. God does. Designed for use with The Comeback Video Study
(sold separately).
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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