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A new, but ancient, way to pray can turn your life around. Discover
how to experience God's love at your core, freeing you to love
others, and even yourself. When biblical scholar and coach Brian
Russell discovered centering prayer at a difficult crossroad in his
life, he had no idea how his life would change. "Sensing God's love
for me has been so transformational that it almost feels as though
I've experienced conversion all over again," he writes. He became
calmer, less anxious, less reactive, freed of past wounds, and a
better listener in the presence of others. Centering prayer, also
known as the prayer of silence, helps you quiet your mind from the
constant thoughts and impulses, and frees your true self to
experience more of God's love in the very core of your being. This
inviting guide gives you practical tools to make centering prayer a
consistent habit in your life, gives the history and theological
foundation for the practice, and helps identify and overcome common
obstacles. Beginners, as well as seasoned practitioners, will gain
inspiration, rich insight, and practical knowledge of a
contemplative prayer practice that can open you up to deep
experiences of inner healing and peace.
Letters to Marc About Jesus is a beautiful collection of Henri Nouwen's very intimate and very enlightening writings to Marc, his nineteen-year-old nephew, who struggles to find his true path in a world of confusion and apathy. Written with Nouwen's characteristic grace and wisdom, these letters bear witness to his conviction that anyone can find lasting spiritual fulfillment if they simply take the time to maintain a daily awareness of Jesus in every aspect of life. Powerful and profound, Letters to Marc About Jesus is Nouwen at his best--teacher, guide, and mentor--and will provide the direction and inspiration necessary for any believer to change his or her life.
There are Bibles literally all over the place. You can find them in
the drawer of the end table in your hotel room, under the pews at
your local church, on the shelves of your local library or
bookstore, posted in full and in multiple versions on any number of
websites. You can find them in every corner of the earth, even (if
you look carefully enough) in places where they're forbidden. So
there's no trouble getting hold of a Bible. But once you have one
in your hands . . . now what? The Scriptures tell us that the Word
of God is living and active; what happens to us as we interact with
it? In The Bible Study Handbook Lindsay Olesberg lays a foundation
for why we read the Bible, what attitudes and expectations are most
helpful as we enter into serious Bible study, and what methods and
practices yield the most fruit. From foundational insights to best
practices and hands-on exercises, you will find everything you need
in this book to cultivate your curiosity, hone your attention and
mine the applicabilities of whatever passage you find yourself in.
And you'll be reminded of the insights, encouragement and even
transformation waiting for people who commit to studying the
Scriptures well together. A comprehensive guide for Bible students
of every level of experience and spiritual maturity.
THERE IS RESTORATION AFTER GREAT LOSS. A broken heart can be mended. And lost dreams can become the greatest source of hope. But there is so much more to the story of Ruth.
Ruth was not afraid to step out of her comfort zone and embrace new possibilites. She ventured past cultural limitations to discover a life of fulfillment. She was willing to risk it all and be stretched.
For those who feel an affinity to this woman of God, it's time to break boundaries and conquer new territories. This is the core of The Ruth Anointing: a courageous, bold, faith-filled, and resolute pioneering spirit.
MICHELLE McCLAIN-WALTERS SHOWS HOW OPERATING IN AN ANOINTING SIMILAR TO RUTH'S WILL REVEAL THE REDEMPTIVE WORK OF JESUS ALL OVER THE WORLD.
'The Curfew tolls the knell of parting day ...' Thomas Gray's
'Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard' has been loved and admired
throughout the centuries. First circulated to a select group of
friends, it was rushed to official publication in 1751 in order to
avoid pirated copies being sold without the young poet's
permission. Praised by Samuel Johnson, reprinted over and over
again in Gray's lifetime and recited by generations of school
children, it is one of the most famous poems in the English
language. This edition reproduces the exquisite wood engravings
made by Agnes Miller Parker in 1938. Parker visited the churchyard
at St Giles, Stoke Poges, where the poem is set, in order to make
her sketches, and all thirty-two stanzas of the poem are
accompanied by detailed full-page illustrations. Commemorating the
250th anniversary of the poet's death, this edition will not only
bring new readers to the 'Elegy' but will also appeal to those
already familiar with its riches.
Gebeur daar vandag nog wonderwerke? Groot wonderwerke, soos genesing van terminale siekte en kreupelheid?
Isak Burger vertel in God se wonderbaarlike genesingskrag 11 verstommende ware verhale van gewone mense vir wie daar opreg gebid is en wat bonatuurlik genees is. Saam met die ware verhale van mense wat persoonlik wonderbaarlike wonderwerke beleef het, praat Isak oor die aard van wonderwerke, wonderwerke in die Bybel en die mite dat God en die wetenskap altyd teenoor mekaar gestel moet word.
Dié ware verhale van bonatuurlike genesings sal elkeen wat dit lees, verseker dat jý as gelowige Hom ook kan vra om die onmoontlike te doen. Soms sê Hy ja...
God se wonderbaarlike genesingskrag getuig van die genade, liefde en genesingskrag van God – Hy wat gister, vandag en tot in ewigheid dieselfde is.
Grab a cuppa and sink into a cosy chair as a father-daughter duo
leads you into the celebration of Christmas through their art and
reflections. Considering not only the story of Mary and Joseph
journeying to Bethlehem, where Jesus was born, but also our
modern-day expressions of Christmas, they bring light and life to
what can be a fraught and exhausting season. 'Daughter and father,
wordsmith and artist, combine seamlessly to create a celebration of
the warmth, love, promise and glory of Christ's birth on earth, and
what that means for us today.' Pam Rhodes, broadcaster and writer
Have you ever looked back on your life and wondered if there were
situations that God was actively involved with but you didn't even
know it? This book gives principles that will help you recognize
God's presence in your life, guide your relationships, prepare you
for spiritual and emotional success, and motivate you to help
others recognize when God show up. This best-selling author teaches
the life-transforming principles he learned when he encountered God
though an unexpected spiritual experience, providing principles for
learning to receive God's love, face life's trials, cope with
temptation, and face disruptions of every kind.
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever."
(Hebrews 13:8) Spend the year following Jesus, reflecting on daily
devotions that show us his unchanging love and faithfulness. In
Mornings with Jesus 2019, you can read one all-new devotion each
day that will encourage you to embrace Jesus's love, to lay down
your worries and walk with Him, and to focus on Him as Redeemer,
Friend, and Faithful One. Lifting up their voices in heartfelt
gratitude, twelve writers consider the character and teachings of
Jesus and share how He enriches and empowers them daily and how He
wants to do the same for you. Every day you will enjoy a Scripture
verse, reflection on Jesus's words, and a faith step that inspires
and challenges you in your daily walk of living a Christ-like life.
In just five minutes a day, Mornings with Jesus 2019 will help
readers experience a closer relationship with Jesus. It's full of
inspiring and lasting motivation and spiritual nourishment that
fill readers with hope and direction.
A psyhological and spiritual exploration of the positive potential
hidden in our painful emotions. Its key conviction: our bad
feelings can be good news, alerting us to endangered values,
alarming us to hopes under siege, and arming us for the tough tasks
of change.
Filled with lively examples, the Whiteheads demonstrate how
negative emotions can lead to personal growth, spiritual
development, and social transformation. Family wounds, cultural
temptations, and religious malpractice make it difficult for us to
plumb the meaning of our passions. Breaking through these obstacles
is part of spirituality's healing task.
Daily Guideposts, America's bestselling annual devotional, will
help you walk faithfully with God, call upon His name, and draw
nearer to His heart. Daily Guideposts 2022 invites you to grow in
your faith all year long. Daily Guideposts 2022 centers on Psalm
145:18: "The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call
on him in truth" (NIV) and is filled with brand-new devotions from
forty-eight writers. Each writer shares how, amidst the brokenness
of this world, they experienced God's ongoing redemption and
miraculous love, as they called upon Him daily and found Him so
very near. In just five minutes a day, Daily Guideposts will help
you find the spiritual richness in your own life. Each day that you
pick up your copy of Daily Guideposts 2022, you'll enjoy: A timely,
inspirational verse from scripture A true first-person story told
in an informal, conversational style, which shares the ways God
speaks to us in the ordinary events of our lives A thoughtful
prayer designed to help you apply the message to your daily life
Additional Bible references that relate to each day's reading and
provide the opportunity for you to dive deeper Enjoy heartfelt
stories and perspectives from some of your favorite writers,
including Debbie Macomber, Edward Grinnan, Patricia Lorenz, Julia
Attaway, Karen Valentin, Sabra Ciancanelli, Mark Collins, and Rick
Hamlin. Wherever you find yourself in your faith walk, Daily
Guideposts 2022 will prepare you to embark on a journey of drawing
closer to God's goodness, mercy, and love--one day at a time.
Words of Caution for Those Who Think They're Beyond Temptation Too
many Christians, especially those in ministry, believe they are
untouchable--that they're too faithful to fall or too spiritual to
give in to temptation. They deny any sort of weakness, fail to draw
proper boundaries, and end up doing the very things they swore
they'd never do. Pastor and author Brittany Rust was one such
person--until she found herself in the middle of moral failure and
a church-wide scandal. Bewildered, humiliated, and ashamed, she
thought she was beyond redemption. But God's grace met her on the
ground, and here she shares what she's learned through her painful
journey. She unravels the myth of being untouchable, showing how we
start to believe the lie, and how we can protect ourselves from
temptation. Ultimately she shows that to truly flourish in life,
you must be willing to admit weakness--and that no one is beyond
God's redeeming love.
Unleash the untapped power inside you! You were designed with the
ability and inner strength to stretch to the next level, to stand
strong and overcome the opposition, to learn new skills, to believe
bigger, dream bigger, and to take on new challenges. In You Are
Stronger than You Think, #1 New York Times bestselling author Joel
Osteen encourages you to stand firm when the difficulty is not
turning around. When the pressure mounts, when you feel
overwhelmed, when the struggle looks too big, or the goal is out of
reach, you have to remember that is not your destiny. You are more
powerful than you think. You need to see yourself the right way and
realize what's already inside you. You were made to outlast the
competition, to go further than you thought you could, and live a
life beyond what limits you. As you read You Are Stronger than You
Think, you will find the power to break the cycle of defeat, the
courage to set a new standard for your family, the hope to conquer
your fear, and the confidence to accomplish every dream. You will
discover that you have more strength, more talent, more
determination, and more endurance than you ever imagined. Nothing
can hold you back...because You Are Stronger than You Think!
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