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"Equipping the body of Christ for personal ministry has been Bob's
life work. This practical, step-by-step manual is the mature fruit
of that lifelong commitment." -Paul David Tripp, author of
Instruments in the Redeemer's Hand Behind every spiritually fit
church are leaders in the constant process of preparing other
members to become counselors who nurture "one-another ministry."
But the success of this mission requires a practical,
results-driven process for training the next generation to serve.
In Equipping Biblical Counselors, pastor and counselor Bob Kellemen
shares a proven strategy for envisioning, enlisting, equipping, and
empowering new Christian counselors-a practical four-step process
he has spent decades refining. With this book, Dr. Kellemen humbly
comes alongside church leaders to help them assess their
congregation's strengths and weaknesses shepherd new leaders with
confidence and wisdom encourage the consistent spiritual growth God
longs to see in his followers Invest where it matters most!
Equipping Biblical Counselors reveals the steps ministry leaders
can take to fulfill the calling in Ephesians 4:11-16 to embolden
the body of Christ to continue changing lives with his unchanging
truth.
In her powerful, prophetic teaching style, bestselling author
Jennifer Eivaz helps readers to continually sharpen their gifting
in order to minister healing, breakthrough, and a supernatural
display of God's glory. Helping those with this unique and powerful
anointing, she teaches how to * learn the value of spending time in
the secret place with God * distinguish the extraordinary voice of
God * grow in knowledge of signs and dreams * avoid pet doctrines,
fads, and heresies * understand when to keep a prophetic word, and
when to let it go The world is desperate to hear the voice of God
clearly--it is vital that his prophets give true expression to all
that is on his heart. Are you prepared to become all God has
created you to be?
From Genesis . . . "In the beginning, God created everything out of
nothing." What do all the Bible stories actually mean? Will the
Bible be too boring for me? Why is the Bible so long? Have you ever
asked--or been too embarrassed to ask--any of these questions? This
young reader's edition of The Whole Bible Story will help you
understand what the stories in the Bible are actually all about and
how every single one of them fits together to tell one big story
about God and his love for people--including you! Along with the
story of the Bible in words you can easily understand, in every
chapter you will find great bonus material like exciting
illustrations, fun facts and trivia about the Bible stories, simple
lists of important characters and places, and easy-to-follow ways
to apply the themes to your own life. After reading The Whole Bible
Story, you will understand what's so exciting about the Bible and
why God's Word matters to you! . . . to Revelation "God has all of
history-- past, present, future-- in his hands."
Brittany Maher and Cassandra Speer, leaders of the social media
sensation and ministry Her True Worth, deliver a powerful call to
women to break free from the bondage of false identities and
discover their true worth in Jesus Christ. After years of working
in the beauty industry, Brittany Maher and Cassandra Speer became
disheartened by the false, contradictory messages about what
defines a woman's worth. They saw women who were lost and
wandering, endlessly seeking security and approval. So Maher and
Speer made it their mission to help Christian women uncover their
valuable identity in Jesus Christ. In Her True Worth, Maher and
Speer reveal what God intended our identity to be in the beginning,
how sin corrupted it, how Christ has redeemed it, and how to live
securely in that identity. They remind us that, ultimately, our
true worth is found in Him--and that's a life-altering,
soul-anchoring truth to live in and live from. As you uncover your
true worth, you'll also learn how to: Identify the false messages
that are stealing your self-worth Embrace what the Word of God says
about who you are Find your security and significance in Christ
alone Let Her True Worth be your guide as you discover the woman
you were meant to be. Praise for Her True Worth: "In a world that
teaches us to measure our worth by our social media followings,
achievements, and striving, Her True Worth gently turns us back to
where our identity truly lies: in Jesus. Brittany and Cassandra
empower women to remember the source of all hope and encourage us
to lay down our idols in exchange for true peace in him."
--Danielle Coke, illustrator, activist, and founder of Oh Happy
Dani
In The Christian Man, Patrick Morley--bestselling author of The Man
in the Mirror--offers men practical ways to deal with life's
problems and become the men of God they aspire to be. No man fails
on purpose. Quite the opposite. When our feet hit the floor every
morning, we're looking for a win. But these are turbulent times to
be a man. In gathering material for this book, Morley interviewed
many men. Their input was powerful. And transparent. They agreed
that it's increasingly difficult to juggle all their
responsibilities as men, husbands, fathers, friends, workers,
churchmen, and citizens. No one understands what you're going
through more than men's expert Patrick Morley, author of the
landmark bestseller The Man in the Mirror, which has sold over 4
million copies. And now, Morley has put together a game plan so you
can get that win you're looking for. The Christian Man is filled
with powerful stories and refreshingly practical answers to
questions like: How can I lead a more balanced life? How can I have
a deeper walk with God? What makes a great husband? How can I
become a dad who makes a difference? How should I think about my
work? What's the right way to deal with lust? By the end of this
must-read book, you will know how to intentionally release the
power of God on the issues that matter most to you. You'll be able
to walk with confidence in the one identity that matters most: The
Christian Man.
The Classics of Western Spirituality (TM)series, which has inspired
many less-successful imitations over the years, has fulfilled its
promise and given us an invaluable resource of the soul. The
Catholic Historical Review In one series, the original writings of
the universally acknowledged teachers of the Catholic, Protestant,
Eastern Orthodox, Jewish and Islamic traditions have been
critically selected, translated and introduced by internationally
recognized scholars and spiritual leaders. ANGELA OF
FOLIGNO-COMPLETE WORKS translated, with an introduction by Paul
Lachance, O.F.M. preface by Romana Guarnieri Suddenly, a divine
word sounded in my soul: "My love for you has not been a hoax."
These words struck me a mortal blow. For immediately the eyes of my
soul were opened and I saw that what he had said was true. I saw
his acts of love, everything that the Son of God had done, all that
he had endured in life and in death-this suffering God-man-because
of his inexpressible and visceral love. Seeing in him all the deeds
of true love, I understood the perfect truth of what he had said,
that "his love for me had not been a hoax," but that he had loved
me with a most perfect and visceral love. I saw, on the other hand,
the exact opposite in myself, because my love for him had never
been anything but playing games, never true. Angela of Foligno (c.
1248-1309) "The superabundant one," "the saint of the double
abyss," "the queen of the explorers of the beyond," "the one who
lies," "the bedded, swooning saint," "the teacher of
theologians"-thus have various commentators characterized the
Blessed Angela of Foligno, one of the most outstanding, yet still
too little known, representatives of the Franciscan and Christian
mystical tradition. The dramatic story of Angela's passionate love
affair with the "suffering God-man," how she is transformed and led
into the deep abysses of the Trinitarian life, is recorded in the
Memorial, the first part of her Book, which she dictated to her
Franciscan scribe and confessor, Brother Arnaldo. The searing
intensity of her account is unmatched in mystical literature. After
her immersion in the fathomless depths of the Trinity, Angela
emerged as a spiritual mother, gathering around her a network of
disciples. The second part of her Book, the Instructions, contains
her teachings in the form of letters and exhortations to her
spiritual progeny, along with accounts of further visions and
locutions, a testament, and an epilogue. This is the first
translation into English of Angela's Book in its entirety. The
translation is based on the new critical edition of the Latin text.
A comprehensive introduction sets it in the context of the times,
and summarizes Angela's inner journey, spirituality, and influence.
'Love has its speed. It is a spiritual speed. It is a different
kind of speed from the technological speed to which we are
accustomed. It goes on in the depth of our life, whether we notice
or not, at three miles an hour. It is the speed we walk and
therefore the speed the love of God walks.' Once we grasp that in
Christ God chooses to walk amongst us, it changes our whole
understanding of the speed of love, and the speed of theology. In
Three Mile an Hour God, renowned Japanese theologian Kosuke Koyama
reflects beautifully on a theme lost to western theology and
western culture in general - the need for slowness. With a new
foreword from John Swinton
Could A Deceased Rabbi Be The Messiah?
He was called the Lubavitcher Rebbe, and he was arguably the most influential Jewish leader of the twentieth century. Presidents and prime ministers sought personal audiences with him. He established outreach centers in virtually every Jewish community worldwide. And by the time of his death in 1994, his followers believed he was the Messiah. Many still believe this today, more than twenty-five years after his death.
But is that possible?
Shawn Bolz, an internationally recognized prophetic voice for this generation, leads readers into a deeper understanding of the prophetic and its relationship to God’s heart.
Shawn Bolz shares, explains, and equips readers with his thoughtprovoking prophetic ministry philosophy and decades of experience. This is an inspirational guide that puts God’s great love back in its rightful place as prophetic ministry’s primary goal. In his refreshing, relational, and inspiring way, Shawn trains readers to minister prophetically from that place as well.
Now in its third volume, Reverend Malcolm Duncan's hugely popular
#Niteblessings invites you again to encounter God at the close of
each day. Each of these blessings offers an opportunity to lay down
the burdens of the day and meaningfully engage with the Holy
Spirit. Simply written, yet profound, moving and insightful, this
book will renew and strengthen you for your daily walk with God.
New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge offers readers a
breathtaking look into God's promise for a new heaven and a new
earth.This revolutionary book about our future is based on the
simple idea that, according to the Bible, heaven is not our eternal
home--the New Earth is. As Jesus says in the gospel of Matthew, the
next chapter of our story begins with "the renewal of all things,"
by which he means the earth we love in all its beauty, our own
selves, and the things that make for a rich life: music, art, food,
laughter and all that we hold dear. Everything shall be renewed
"when the world is made new."More than anything else, how you
envision your future shapes your current experience. If you knew
that God was going to restore your life and everything you love any
day; if you believed a great and glorious goodness was coming to
you--not in a vague heaven but right here on this earth--you would
have a hope to see you through anything, an anchor for your soul,
"an unbreakable spiritual lifeline, reaching past all appearances
right to the very presence of God" (Hebrews 6:19).Most Christians
(most people for that matter) fail to look forward to their future
because their view of heaven is vague, religious, and frankly
boring. Hope begins when we understand that for the believer
nothing is lost. Heaven is not a life in the clouds; it is not
endless harp-strumming or worship-singing. Rather, the life we long
for, the paradise Adam and Eve knew, is precisely the life that is
coming to us. And that life is coming soon.
In a life full of highs and lows, choice and challenges, the words
'and yet' can change everything. We are surrounded by darkness and
yet there is light. We feel we are lacking and yet God provides. We
are broken and bruised and yet there is hope. In the depths of
depression and plagued with suicidal thoughts, Rachael Newham never
thought she'd find herself writing a book on joy. And yet, if her
journey with mental health illness has taught her anything it is
that true, deep, lasting joy can only be experienced when we allow
ourselves to enter into lament and be honest about our pain before
God. With warm understanding, in this lovely Lent book for 2022
Rachael traces how Biblical writers used 'and yet' to bring
together joy and lament and invites us to see them not as
opposites, but two sides of the same coin. Drawing on her
experiences with mental illness, she shows us how we can build a
rhythm of both joy and lament into our lives both through the
season of Lent and the rest of the church's year. With reflections
split over six sections And Yet is the perfect daily Lent
devotional for 2022, but its undated readings can be used for
periods of prayerful reflection throughout the year. This is a
beautiful Christian book on lament ideal for anyone looking for to
better understand how the tradition of lament and joy work
together, and how they can make them a part of their everyday
spiritual formation. We may be living in dark circumstances - and
yet with a few simple practices we can experience joy in every
season.
Get hungry for God's Word Many Bible believers aren't Bible
readers, while others devour God's Word and are hungry for more.
Whether you've read your Bible multiple times, only tasted bits and
pieces, or are ready to finally whet your appetite for the first
time ever, these forty daily devotionals will help you to taste and
see how good and applicable God's Word is to your daily life. The
40-Day Feast invites you to the table to * learn how to ingest and
digest whole passages for yourself * discover the transforming
power bound up in your Bible * apply its truths to your daily life
* awaken a deep hunger for more of God and less of the things that
don't satisfy Now is the time to seek and find what God has to say
and how we are to live as a result. Pull up a chair! Welcome to the
feast! "Wendy's writing always makes me hungry for the Word of God
and eager to grow in my love for its Author. The 40-Day Feast is
such a gift! It will whet your appetite for God Himself as you grow
to understand His Word."--Monica Swanson, author of Boy Mom and
Raising Amazing
In his new book, the author likens True Self to a diamond, buried
deep within us, formed under the intense pressure of our lives and
needing to be searched for, uncovered, and separated from all the
debris of ego that surrounds it. In a sense True Self must, like
Jesus, be resurrected, and that process involves not resuscitation
but transformation.
"A revelatory A-to-Z teaching on the prophetic gift."--Dr. James W.
Goll For more than four decades Cindy Jacobs has delivered
penetrating, accurate prophetic words to the Church. Now she
delivers a powerful, practical, and hands-on training resource for
this much-needed spiritual gift. Discover how to hear God's words
correctly and accurately, how to follow the protocols--and avoid
the pitfalls--of delivering a prophetic word, and how to use your
gift with wisdom, maturity, and love. You will be challenged,
changed, and ready to become a resilient, life-giving conduit of
God's transforming love. "I encourage you to study this book, learn
how to exercise your gift, and become an integral part of God's
solution to healing our world."-- Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, president,
NHCLC; author, Persevere with Power "The Holy Spirit will leap off
the page to quicken the essentials for hearing the voice of God in
your life."--Dr. Chuck D. Pierce, president, Global Spheres and
Glory of Zion International Ministries
After her conversion from Orthodox Judaism to Christianity, Lauren
Winner found that her life was indelibly marked by the rich
traditions and spiritual practices of Judaism. She set out to
discover how she could incorporate some of these practices into her
new faith. Winner presents eleven Jewish spiritual practices that
can transform the way Christians view the world and God. Whether
discussing attentive eating, marking the days while grieving, the
community that supports a marriage, candle-lighting, or the
differences between the Jewish Sabbath and a Sunday spent at the
Mudhouse, her favorite coffee shop, Winner writes with appealing
honesty and rare insight.
This book provides a new introduction to the study of Christian
spirituality, exploring it through the human sciences and ranging
from philosophy and hermeneutics to psychology, history, sociology
and anthropology. Systematic and progressive, it introduces the key
approaches and shows how they relate to the understanding, study
and practice of spirituality. Covering a vast amount of ground -
from traditional themes such as images of God, spiritual direction
and pilgrimage to more contemporary issues, such as place and
space, cyberspace and postcolonialism - the author takes an
ecumenical, inclusive stance, allowing the book to be used in a
wide variety of courses and across denominations.
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