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Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian religious experience > General
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.
In this twelve-lesson workbook, pastor and New York Times
bestselling author Craig Groeschel pairs modern psychology and
biblical teaching to reveal how to win the war in your mind and
restore daily peace in your life. What you think shapes who you
are. If your thoughts are out of control, your life will be as
well. Both the Bible and modern science provide evidence that this
is true. In recent years, a discipline of psychology called
cognitive behavioral therapy has gained popularity. This discipline
is rooted in an understanding that many problems--from eating
disorders to relational challenges, addictions, and even some forms
of depression--are rooted in negative patterns of thinking.
Treating those problems begins with changing that thinking. This
has many parallels with Scripture. In Paul's letter to the
Philippians, he writes about turning our thoughts to certain types
of things (truth, purity, loveliness...) and putting them into
practice so that we experience God's peace. In this workbook, Craig
goes deeper into the principles outlined in his book (sold
separately) to reveal the strategies he has discovered that will
change your mind and, by extension, your life for the long-term.
Each lesson includes biblical exploration, reflection and
application questions, and practical exercises to help you: Gain
insight into how your brain works and how your thoughts affect your
reality. Identify your destructive thought patterns and eliminate
them from your life. Become a thought warrior and replace the
enemy's lies with God's truth. God has something better for your
life than your old ways of thinking. It's time to change your mind
so God can change your life.
Just before Jesus ascended into heaven, he gathered his followers
around him and said, "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit
comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all
Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth" (Acts 1:8). In
this way, Jesus entrusted the "flame" of the gospel to these men
and women and commissioned them to carry it to the world. He
promised they would receive supernatural power to help them
accomplish this task. The book of Acts records that these followers
of Christ took up the challenge and set the world ablaze with the
fire of the gospel. But this begs the question . . . who were these
people? In reality, most were ordinary men and women just like you
and me. They had not received hands-on training with Jesus like the
twelve disciples had received. They had not been specially trained
in ministry or teaching or serving. They were simply men and women
who made themselves available to God and followed the direction of
the Holy Spirit as he prompted them to act-and forever changed the
world. In Carry the Flame, bestselling author and pastor Jim
Cymbala reveals that God is still seeking ordinary men and
women-not just pastors or ministry leaders-who will make themselves
available to him, follow the leading of the Holy Spirit, and
accomplish extraordinary things in this world. He draws on examples
of ordinary people in Acts such as Ananias, Philip, and the 120 who
waited in the Upper Room-as well as modern-day testimonies-to show
how God can use anyone and everyone who simply submits to him and
obeys his leading. As you go through this study, you will be
challenged and encouraged to likewise take that first step of faith
for God . . . and see where it leads. This study guide has
everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:
The study guide itself-with discussion and reflection questions,
video notes, and a leader's guide. An individual access code to
stream all video sessions online (you don't need to buy a DVD!).
Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to
expiration after 12/31/2028. Code may be redeemed only by the
recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold
separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void
where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer
details inside.
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