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Resurrection Power is a devotional book that deeply examines the
events and conversations surrounding Jesus from Resurrection until
Pentecost. Each chapter opens with a beautiful photograph of the
morning sunrise, then delves into the narratives that transformed
the history of the world. Music producer-turned-worship pastor Rob
Still shares a down-to-earth perspective converging divergent
sources of inspiration, from theological commentaries to modern
song lyrics. Anyone desiring a fresh viewpoint to grow deeper in
their faith will benefit from this book.
The heavenly meditator has the happiest life in the world, and the
most enriching commerce with the celestial Indies, from whence he
returns laden with an unseen store of immortal joy, and spiritual
consolation. As he continues to meditate on the great things of
God, such amazing plenitudes are displayed before his eye
sufficient subjects for meditation through eternity itself.
Meditation returns with a good account of the good land and
produces refreshing grapes pulled from the true VINE. Here the
weary soul retires to rest in the bosom of the promise, in the love
of God and drinks at the river before the throne as waters that
flow away. O the high estate of the sons of God in meditation They
walk in the fields of glory, associate with the angels of light,
and hold communion with God himself Thus having been in the mount
with God, their soul is beautified; thus, their face shines, and
their mind seems as if in heaven, nobly opposing the base practices
of the men of the world.
Jim Bell pens an inspiring piece as readers journey down the
Emerald Isle through experiencing Irish folklore and unique
cultural traditions. His book, A Year in Eire puts readers at the
forefront of Ireland's rich lands with witty language and personal
stories of motivation and encouragement, wisdom and inspiration.
Bell captures the magic of Ireland through the eyes of many
renowned Irish writers' inspiring messages that he blends into his
very own. This book is a great devotional tool useful to any reader
needing to be reminded of positive thinking via daily meditations
while enjoying a poetic writing style.
2014 Reprint of 1962 Edition. Full facsimile of the original
edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software.
Originally published as "Preacher and Prayer," this title is an
established classic in the literature of prayer in the Christian
tradition. Trained as a lawyer, but called to ministry, Bounds
served as an Army chaplain during the Civil War. As far as prayer
is concerned, Bounds practiced what he preached. His personal
prayer regimen called him to prayer for three hours every morning.
Bounds did not consider his time in prayer as idle time, but a time
that was effective in changing the world through the power and
grace of God. Read Bounds' "Power Through Prayer" to enrich your
understanding of God's work in the world. "Power through Prayer"
was written especially to convict, exhort, and encourage those who
preach God's word that the secret of successful ministry is prayer
and communion with the Lord. The book's twenty chapters have titles
like "Men of Prayer Needed," "Our Sufficiency is of God," "Prayer,
the Great Essential," "Examples of Praying Men," and "Heart
Preparation Necessary." Characteristic of all books by this author,
each chapter begins with one or more inspiring quotations from the
writings of others who have realized the importance of prayer and
its power to change the world. The simple clarion call to "Pray
Pray Pray " rings throughout the book.
This bookisdesigned to help young women develop G.I.R.L Esteem;
that is God Is Real Love Esteem. Within the bookToremashares
herpersonal testimony of how God has helped herto overcome deep
insecurities she'shad, and shealso shows how the gospel of Jesus
Christ relates to the topic of esteem. By getting the reader to
focus on God's unfailing love towards them, thisbookis an
encouraging tool to aid a young woman in her walk with the Lord.At
the end of each sub-chapter is a "Reflection
Section"whichencourages the reader to pray, read the bible
andanswer reflective questions. This book aims to help women
discover their true esteem in the real and unfailing love of God.
This study guide to Everyone Needs A Sam is designed for small
group study and personal devotions. The goal is to help you find
your own Sams and to seek biblical wisdom with a passion. The guide
includes a brief recap of each chapter in Everyone Needs A Sam,
along with key points and a key scripture. Everyone Needs A Sam
focuses on seeking wisdom and finding mentors; the ones standing
beside you and guarding your back. Mentors for life These mentors,
these advisers, these Sams, are out there ready to help you on your
life journey. But you have to ask. You have to listen. You have to
find them. This is for everyone seeking guidance, whether they
realize it or not. It looks at what these Sams are and are not,
what they can and can't do. And most importantly, Everyone Needs A
Sam zeros in on finding the right mentors, the ones whose lessons
stay a lifetime. Let's go find your Sams.
God Loves You Circle is an uplifting series of short stories based
on the life of the author and her family. Learn to find God in
unlikely places, and draw miraculous encouragement from daily life.
You will laugh; you will cry; but most of all, you will draw nigh
to God and He will draw nigh to you. Come rest in the arms of the
Lord and learn how God Loves You Circle.
This engaging work affirms that the trials we face in life can
be summarized in four stages: the storm, midnight, seeking the
Lord, and the morning. Formatted for use as a 30-day devotional,
this book will take you through all four stages with scripture and
life application examples. After 30 days, you will be encouraged
and confident in the knowledge that, whatever the reason for the
storm, you will feel prepared for a new purpose, a new destiny and
a new cause.
The central message throughout this devotional is to seek the
Lord in any situation and to remain faithful to Him because He
rewards those who diligently seek Him. You will find a new
appreciation for the trials faced in life and how they truly build
character and make us stronger.
From rearing calves to gardening, from baking biscuits to looking
after a baby, from stories in the Bible to Proverbs, there are
valuable life lessons to be learned for all teenage girls. Bible
Devotions for Teen Girls presents forty devotional messages that
are filled with practical applications to everyday life. Author
Emily van Rijn was motivated to write the book because "running a
girl's club for a few years gave me a desire to help girls through
the challenges and struggles teen girls face, particular Christian
girls. They need all the encouragement and support they can get."
Emily van Rijn is working on her second book for teen girls, which
is based on lessons to be learned from women in the Bible. She is a
homemaker with two small children and lives in New Zealand.
Publisher's website: http: //sbpra.com/EmilyvanRijn
How many of us have learned how to recite the Lord's Prayer as
children? Perhaps we did this about the same time as we learned how
to sing the National Anthem. It was something to be memorized, but
probably not thought about, or even understood at that age. The
question is, how many of us have thought about the Lord's Prayer,
or understood it since? Jesus taught his disciples the Lord's
Prayer in response to the request, teach us to pray. We should take
this prayer seriously as an important part of our spirituality.
Pastor Michael Faber has broken down the Lord's Prayer into six
parts, preaching a sermon on each part, in order to lead his
listeners into deeper understanding and meditation on the riches
the Lord's Prayer. Join us as we explore the Lord's Prayer together
through the pages of this devotional booklet
More Screams, Different Deserts is another invitation to join Sue
on her adventures in cross-cultural living and biblical studies
that have helped her along the way. With twenty-seven years of
experience in cross cultural ministry, Sue realizes that joy and
perseverance are essential for thriving in life and ministry. Her
stories and insights encourage women to look to Jesus, our only
hope wherever we live. Stories, ranging from one corner of the
world to another, include discovering a forgotten museum,
protecting her children from chocolate, visiting a camel market,
and meeting wild pigs on a nighttime walk. God has been her refuge,
and his Word held her steady when all she really wanted to do was
run away and hide. Questions and resources at the end of each
chapter will help readers think through personal application and
find additional help.
Jeanne-Marie Bouvier de la Motte-Guyon (commonly known as Madame
Guyon) was a French mystic and one of the key advocates of
Quietism. Quietism was considered heretical by the Roman Catholic
Church, and she was imprisoned from 1695 to 1703 after publishing a
book on the topic, A Short and Easy Method of Prayer. Guyon
believed that one should pray all the time, and that in whatever
one does, one should be spending time with God.
2013 Reprint of 1963 Edition. Full facsimile of the original
edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. This is
Merton's Guide to basic principles of Roman Catholic spirituality
for lay and religious aspirants. With a simplicity of language and
an intellectual candor that exemplify the purity of his vision,
Merton here traces the basic principles of the spiritual life.
Is your life hectic? Do you often wonder how you made it through
your day and got everything done? Is your relationship with God
suffering because of your busy lifestyle? Has your dream of a
perfect life become a blurred vision? If you said yes to any of
these questions then this book is for you. Imagine living a life of
balance, in the flow of God's will even while you're always on the
go. It is possible to flourish and have fulfillment in both your
spiritual life and natural life without feeling as if you are
neglecting either one. It comes by way of surrendered balance.
Hermina Krista Pettiford, a women's ministry leader at her local
church, in her first book connects with modern the Christian woman,
giving fresh ideas and insight for balancing the responsibilities
of modern-life while maintain an intimate relationship with God. In
her personable style she gives practical solutions and applicable
tools for women to make a life of surrendered balance no longer
just a dream but a reality Weekly Planner and Weekly Devotional
Included
"Families are living stories. They tell us where we came from,
guide us as we live our lives, and help us see who we could become.
Especially priceless are the lives and words of those who came
before us.
From Christ-followers living near the time of the apostles to
the early defenders of the faith, we are enriched by the wise
advice and inspiring examples of our Christian ancestors. In the
face of heresy and persecution, these saints lived lives faithful
to the gospel story.
The Book of Saints: The Early Era is a devotional gateway to
the thoughts and insights of church leaders and teachers who lived
before the middle of the fourth century AD. Living in a pagan
world, much like our own, these saintly persons have much to say to
us today. Their words and life stories, along with prayers and
Scripture selections, are brought together in this book to inspire
and challenge us to a life of love and holiness, the great themes
of our family story."
Watching someone you love self-destruct hurts. Praying for Your
Addicted Loved One: 90 in 90 provides ninety devotions of strength,
hope, and encouragement to families coping with addiction.
Realizing you're not alone in your struggles brings comfort and
confidence to face day-to-day challenges. The overall message of
Praying for Your Addicted Loved One conveys hope to families caught
in the cycles of addiction. The various stages of the disease:
abuse, recovery, and relapse, take their toll on families.
Hopelessness grabs a family's heart and wrings it out with each
slip of clean or sober time. The verses in Jeremiah 30 and 31, the
foundation of the book, offer promises of restoration and
redemption. 90 in 90 reflects the 12 Step model of attending 90
meetings in 90 days. While your loved one attends meetings, you
will read a daily devotional to lend spiritual support. "Today I
pray for other lost addicts to find the hope of recovery. I pray
the families reading this book will continue to have hope that an
addict-any addict-can stop using drugs and find a new way to live.
If there is one thing I can say to family members it is, never quit
fighting. There is always hope. With hope, I, a once hopeless dope
addict, am now a dope-less hope addict." Josh Cosby
For fans of military history as well as dramatic tales of combat,
this collection of true, firsthand tales gives voice to the dozens
of soldiers, pilots, chaplains, and others who have found unknown
strength in the face of war through their strong faith. From
pre-Revolutionary-era battles through the current wars in Iraq and
Afghanistan, God in the Foxhole features harrowing stories that
take readers straight to the front lines. Included are tales from
army privates, bomber pilots, navy lieutenants, marines, prisoners
of war, medics, nurses, and numerous others who, through their
belief in God, found the courage to accomplish remarkably heroic
feats.
Walking With Angels is a collection of inspired poetry and writings
to help you travel through this life.
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