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Shortly after John Hull went blind, after years of struggling with
failing vision, he had a dream in which he was trapped on a sinking
ship, submerging into another, unimaginable world. The power of
this calmly eloquent, intensely perceptive memoir lies in its
thorough navigation of the world of blindness - a world in which
stairs are safe and snow is frightening, where food and sex lose
much of their allure and playing with one's child may be
agonizingly difficult. As he describes the ways in which blindness
shapes his experience of his wife and children, of strangers
helpful and hostile and, above all, of his God, Hull becomes a
witness in the highest, true sense. Touching the Rock is a book
that will instruct, move, and profoundly transform anyone who reads
it.
First published 25 years ago, Russ Parker's Healing Dreams
established itself as a bestseller. This SPCK Classics reissue has
a new introduction. The author's extensive experience as a
Christian dream counsellor is reassuringly evident in the engaging
and often moving text. Russ draws on a wide variety of his own and
others' dreams to reveal how dreams can lead us closer to God, to a
deeper awareness of his will in our day-to-day lives, and to
greater self-understanding.
This book describes the spirituality of L'Arche, an international
movement founded by Jean Vanier in 1964 in France. The Heart of
L'Arche was first published by Novalis in 1995 and has been in
demand ever since. This updated edition was revised by Vanier
himself, as he looks back on 47 years of the spirituality of
L'Arche, at the age of 83. Readers will discover the spirit that
keeps Vanier's dream alive and thriving in a world where people
with disabilities are often ignored or seen as a burden on society.
With simplicity and conviction, Jean Vanier shows how a life shared
with people who have intellectual disabilities calls us to
selflessness and risk. The vulnerability that is so much a part of
their lives reveals our own limits and forces us to ask questions
that can lead us to profound liberation.
Receive Supernatural Power! God's plan for you is that the gifts He
has given you become evident in every area of your life. In this
dynamic book, David Ireland shows how you can activate the power of
the Holy Spirit in your everyday walk with God. Discover how you
can...* Understand what the gifts of the Spirit are* Hear the voice
of the Holy Spirit* Know God's heart in every spiritual matter* Be
miraculously used by God* Have authority over Satan's tricks and
deceptions* Conquer fear, doubt, and unbelief.* Possess the power
of the early churchGod has destined you to move in the gifts of the
Spirit with ease and ability. Learn how you can experience the
fullness of God's power by operating in the realm of the
supernatural!Have authority over Satan's tricks and
deceptionsConquer fear, doubt, and unbeliefPossess the power of the
early church God has destined you to move in the gifts of the
Spirit with ease and ability. Learn how you can experience the
fullness of God's power by operating in the realm of the
supernatural!
If one has faith, then inevitably, one has questions. The only
sensible way to deal with doubts and questions is to express them
honestly to God. In these meditations, the author has given
expression to his questions and has reflected on what kind of
answers God might give! He acknowledges that the answers he has
included may sometimes reflect what he would like to hear, but the
answers do emerge from pondering what he has come to believe after
many years of being a Christian. It is his hope that others reading
these meditations may find that their faith is also stimulated and
that they, too, will initiate for themselves, more meaningful
conversations with God.
This is a short book focussing on the relationship between theology
and prayer, and their effects on a Christian's life. It sets the
reader tasks of self-examination and reflection in the light of
Christian teaching.
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.
'Abba, give me a word!' So young monks and visitors to desert
monasteries would often address an 'elder' at the beginning of the
fourth century. These seekers believed that a word originating
outside oneself would descend into the heart and give direction to
one's inner life. Enzo Bianchi has tried to let himself be guided
by the biblical and patristic tradition in Words of Spirituality,
his response to the requests of those who ask him for 'a reason for
his hope'. These 'words' of Fr Bianchi are not listed
alphabetically or by theme. Rather they are arranged to take us on
a journey. Through the use of a method of allusions and
cross-references, one term evokes another, explains it in part, and
sets aside some elements of its definition to be taken up further
on. At the heart of the book is the conviction that our life has
meaning: it is not our task to invent or determine that meaning,
but simply to discover it - present and active - in and around us.
Are You Ready For True And Lasting Freedom? The Freedom In Christ
Course is designed to help every Christian become a fruitful
disciple and make their life count. It has been an effective
resource for Christians of all backgrounds, from those who have
been believers for many years to those who are brand-new followers
of Jesus. Over 350,000 people have gone through the curriculum in
English, and it has been translated into over 25 languages. Some of
the areas covered in the course include: * how we became brand-new
people from the inside out when we became Christians * why we can
go boldly into God's presence any time we like without fear * how
nothing we do can make God love us any more or any less * how to
resolve the effects of even the deepest issues from the past * how
to deal with repeating patterns of sin * understanding what God's
purpose for your life is (it may not be what you think!) This
Participant's Guide is designed to accompany you through the
course. You may also wish to download the Freedom In Christ app
that will accompany you on your journey. Dr. Neil T. Anderson is
the founder and president emeritus of Freedom In Christ Ministries.
Dr. Anderson and his wife live in Franklin, Tennessee. For more
information see www.ficm.org or www.ficminternational.org. Steve
Goss is international director of Freedom in Christ Ministries.
Under his leadership the ministry has gone from operating in 7
countries to operating in nearly 40 countries. He lives in
Berkshire, England, with his wife, Zoe, and two daughters.
This book provides insights for the spiritual journey through a
profound psychological engagement with the story of Joseph in the
book of Genesis. Like Joseph, every human being faces problems in
life - whether threats to identity, relationship breakdown,
depression, bereavement, stress, personal failure or other forms of
suffering. How we negotiate these crises, and what resources we
find to cope with them, can shape the way we grow as Christians. In
line with the story of Joseph, the chapters in this book are
ultimately about personal transformation - how we can make
something out of the life that has been given us. Over time, we may
find that we have been co-creators within a larger story.
As you proceed on your path to personal growth and want to gain
insight into what prevents you from being the husband, wife,
parent, or creative person you were born to be, benefit from this
inspiring and easy-to-use workbook by T.D. Jakes, author of the
"New York Times "bestseller "Let It Go: Forgive So You Can Be
Forgiven. "
More than a companion piece to "Let It Go, "this is a guide through
an "exhilarating journey that will enable you to finally reach the
potential you know is inside you and take you to a level of
personal success you may have only dreamed of until now," says
Bishop Jakes. This workbook outlines the fundamentals of
forgiveness and provides the spiritual and psychological tools to
acknowledge and process feelings that may have held you back from
fulfilling your greatest potential.
With this workbook learn how to:
- Sever the chains with which your past has held you captive, and
launch yourself into a brighter future than you may have imagined.
- Break the powerful-but-invisible negative bonds that connect you
in damaging ways to people who have hurt or offended you.
- Be set free to dream again and to pursue the vision you have for
your life.
- Move beyond depression and bitterness and experience the freedom
of forgiveness.
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