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More than ever, Christians need to know what the Bible actually
teaches about parenting, and put it into practice.
Parents today seek answers from child experts, self-help books,
or equally confused friends. But even the experts portray
modern-day childbearing as a minefield strewn with psychological
dangers and emotional hazards.
"What the Bible Says About Parenting" is not a book on child
psychology, nor is it proposing a new parenting method. It is
simply presenting the principles of biblical parenting with as much
clarity as possible. John MacArthur, a leading expert on the Bible
and an experienced pastor, teacher, father, and grandfather goes
into depth on such vital biblical parenting subjects as these:
- Four helpful principles of communication
- Effective methods to discipline wisely and effectively, with
positive results
- Simple principles for identifying, changing, and developing
habits in your children
"I'm convinced that if Christian parents understand and apply
the simple principles Scripture sets forth, they can rise above the
trends of secular society and bring up their children in a way that
honors Christ, in any culture and under any circumstances." ―John
MacArthur
By looking in detail at the Lord's Prayer and its background, Tom
Wright offers a really fresh and helpful way of looking at Jesus.
Phrase by phrase, he demonstrates how understanding the prayer in
its original setting can be the starting point for a rekindling of
Christian spirituality and the life of prayer. This small
masterpiece of a book contains a great deal to stimulate and
refresh both the mind and the heart - and to show that, properly
understood, they belong together.
** Over 250,000 copies sold ** Jesus said, 'The kingdom of God is
like a treasure hidden in a field'. God of Surprises shows how we
can find that treasure in the most unlikely of places - ourselves.
Written for 'bewildered, confused and disillusioned Christians' as
a guide for the inner spiritual journey in which we are all
engaged, God of Surprises has much to say to those who have a
love/hate relationship with the Church to which they belong or once
belonged. This is an unforgettable book that has changed the lives
of hundreds of thousands of readers. God of Surprises is also
available as a course study package for groups, ideal for Lent use.
Each pack includes an audio cassette and ten copies of the
accompanying booklet. The booklet includes extracts from the
original book plus new material written by Hughes for the course,
and ends with suggestions for different ways of praying. The 2022
edition of this evergreen classic comes with a new foreword written
by Margaret Silf and is presented in paperback with a contemporary
cover design and French flaps.
Today's culture marginalizes old age, often portraying it as
burdensome and hopeless. Here is a book that presents examples of
women who have found joy in the passing of time as they age with
grace-finding fulfillment in their enjoyment of God.
Kennedy shares her own story of facing the loss of a parent and offers innovative strategies for healing and transformation.
Are you addicted to your phone? Do you find yourself engaging
online but unengaged at home with the people right in front of you?
Do you spend hours scrolling through Facebook, Instagram,
newsfeeds, and YouTube videos? Have your devices become
divisive--dividing you from family and friends and, most
importantly, God? What would happen if you took some time to fast
from social media in order to get social with God and others once
more? In the pattern of her popular 40-Day Sugar Fast, Wendy Speake
offers you The 40-Day Social Media Fast. This "screen sabbatical"
is designed to help you become fully conscious of your dependence
on social media so you can purposefully unplug from screens and
plug into real life with the help of a very real God. Take a break
from everyone and everything you follow online. Disconnect in order
to reconnect with the only One who said "follow me."
Are you equipped to reach perfection? God has called his people to
a powerful way of living. We are meant to be fully alive in the
authority God has ordained. Perfection is a clarion call to
God-empowered righteousness, to remember who we are in Christ
Jesus, and to evaluate God's expectations for those who claim to be
born again in Him. The church can no longer afford to ignore the
gospel that empowers it to be both relevant and powerful. It must
purvey unsullied the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit and become
the solution to the world's ills that God intended and predestined
it to be. Pastor Richard Kuehn clearly outlines the problem of
man's sinful nature, the carnal state of rebellion against God, and
indifference to the well-being of others, which continue to be the
source of all interpersonal and international maliciousness.
Although man has tried many philosophies, psychologies,
governments, religions, laws, and organizations, none has provided
a lasting peace or a framework for harmonious multi-cultural
living. Perfection provides a framework for fulfilling God's
righteousness in us and walking as Jesus walked. Discover God's
full plan for man's reformation, conformation, and transformation
and comprehend the depths and the beauty of His plan to bring His
kingdom to pass on earth as it is in heaven.
Kevin Cann's book is about managing God's resources through Kingdom
Principles. This is done by the leading of the Holy Spirit instead
of our flesh. In the natural realm our flesh is in control, but in
the supernatural realm, God is in control. Using Kingdom Principles
will set us free from our flesh and allow God to bless us.
Descubre el paso que aun no has logrado y que podria resolver el
caos en las relaciones de tu vida. ?Alguna vez te has sentido
atrapado en un ciclo de dolor sin resolver, repitiendo las ofensas
una y otra vez en tu mente? Sabes que no puedes continuar asi, pero
no sabes que hacer. Lysa TerKeurst ha luchado en este proceso
tambien. Pero de una manera sorprendente, ha descubierto como
deshacerse del resentimiento acumulado y superar la resistencia a
perdonar a las personas que no estan dispuestas a hacer las cosas
bien. Con profunda empatia, perspicacia terapeutica y amplia
ensenanza biblica que surge de mas de 1,000 horas de estudio
teologico, Lysa te ayudara a: Aprender a seguir adelante cuando la
otra persona se niega a cambiar y nunca dice que lo lamenta. Seguir
un proceso paso a paso para liberarte del dolor de tu pasado y
sentirte menos ofendido hoy. Descubrir lo que la Biblia dice
realmente sobre el perdon y la paz que proviene de vivirlo en este
momento. Identificar que esta robando la confianza y la
vulnerabilidad de tus relaciones para que puedas creer que todavia
hay algo bueno por delante. Disminuir el impacto de los detonantes
que se apropian de tus emociones adoptando las dos partes
necesarias del perdon. Forgiving What You Can't Forget Discover the
step you have not yet taken that could resolve the chaos in your
life's relationships. Have you ever felt trapped in a cycle of
unresolved pain, playing the offenses over and over in your mind?
You know you can't go on like this, but you don't know what to do.
Lysa TerKeurst has struggled in this process as well. But in a
surprising way, she has discovered how to get rid of the bound-up
resentment and overcome the resistance to forgive people who are
not willing to make things right. With deep empathy, therapeutic
insight, and rich Bible teaching coming out of 1,000 hours of
theological study, Lysa will help you: Learn how to move on when
the other person refuses to change and never says they're sorry.
Walk through a step-by-step process to free yourself from the hurt
of your past and feel less offended today. Discover what the Bible
really says about forgiveness and the peace that comes from living
it out right now. Identify what's stealing trust and vulnerability
from your relationships so you can believe there is still good
ahead. Disempower the triggers hijacking your emotions by embracing
the two necessary parts of forgiveness.
Do you feel stuck in a mess? Are you wondering how you got to this place and trying to make sense of it all? Don't give up!
In Overcoming When You Feel Overwhelmed, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Jentezen Franklin offers five life-giving steps to help you get up, get out and get free, and walk into the destiny God has prepared for you.
Jentezen pulls back the curtain on the enemy's tactics to hinder your spiritual growth, distract your attention and keep you from living to your fullest potential during this critical season of prophetic history.
If you find that every battle you're fighting has gotten more difficult to conquer--if you are paralyzed and don't know which way to go--remember God doesn't call you just a survivor. He calls you an overcomer.
"Clarence Jordan spoke with an unwavering prophetic voice. He
firmly rejected materialism, militarism, and racism as obstacles to
authentic faith... He was a fearless and innovative defender of
human rights." -President Jimmy Carter On 440 depleted acres in
Sumter County, Georgia, a young Baptist preacher and farmer named
Clarence Jordan gathered a few families and set out to show that
Jesus intended more than spiritual fellowship. Like the first
Christians, they would share their land, money, and possessions.
Working together to rejuvenate the soil and the local economy, they
would demonstrate racial and social justice with their lives. Black
and white community members eating together at the same table
scandalized local Christians, drew the ire of the KKK, and led to
drive-by shootings, a firebombing, and an economic boycott. This
bold experiment in nonviolence, economic justice, and sustainable
agriculture was deeply rooted in Clarence Jordan's understanding of
the person and teachings of Jesus, which stood in stark contrast to
the hypocrisy of churches that blessed wars, justified wealth
disparity, and enforced racial segregation. "You can't put
Christianity into practice," Jordan wrote, "You can't make it work.
As desperately as it is needed in this poor, broken world, it is
not a philosophy of life to be 'tried.' Nor is it a social or
ethical ideal which has tantalized humankind with the possibility
of attainment. For Christianity is not a system you work - it is a
Person who works you." This selection from his talks and writings
introduces Clarence Jordan's radically biblical vision to a new
generation of peacemakers, community builders, and activists.
We live in a time when believing in anything or nothing is
considered equally "truthful." Many people don't identify with a
specific religion, preferring to think of themselves as "spiritual"
to avoid seeming intolerant of other beliefs. This has led to some
squishy ideas about right and wrong, as well as false teachings
infiltrating our churches. More than ever, we must stand firm on
the clear teaching of God's Word. In What Every Christian Should
Know, Dr. Robert Jeffress equips you to understand ten core
doctrines of Christianity so you can be confident that your faith
is built on solid ground and stand strong against false teaching.
Each chapter illuminates a core belief of the Christian faith, such
as God's Word, the Trinity, angels and demons, sin, salvation,
future things, and more. Nothing is more hopeful and beneficial in
our trying times than good theology. With vivid illustrations,
clear explanations, and practical applications for believers today,
this book will help you ground your faith in capital T truth.
Everyone loves a good fairy tale and Island Girl: A Triumph of the
Spirit, from author Norma Joyce Dougherty, fits the bill. Norma
shares how in 1970, God led her, a poor, young farm girl from
Prince Edward Island, Canada to live out a real-life fairy tale on
the world stage. "I became a world traveler and overnight success
as Miss Dominion of Canada and contestant in the Miss World, Miss
Universe, Queen of the Pacific, and semi-finalist in Miss
International. She found fame and fortune," but adds, "I lost my
home, my self, and a sense of belonging. It took many years to find
`me' again." Women of every age will relate with her identity
crisis-a crisis that is all too common in this post-modern era due
to the bombardment of direct marketing campaigns designed to focus
our goals on looking, acting, and being someone we're not. Norma
Joyce recounts her story in a lively "fairy-tale" theme as she
shares the long journey from a world where lies and deception
prevail to one where the truth of Jesus Christ is her power source,
her light, radiance, beauty, peace, joy and her triumph.
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