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Books > Religion & Spirituality > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Religious experience > General
For centuries scientists and theologians have argued about the
origin, structure, function, and purpose of the universe, with no
end in sight. In the meantime, the average human being, when not
overwhelmed by activities needed for mere survival, has wondered
who we are, where we came from, and why we're here. Dr. Michael
Bohley believes that the answers we seek are hiding in plain sight,
available to anyone with a healthy brain, regardless of level of
education or specialization in certain obscure fields of science,
theology, or philosophy. The answers are to be found within the
sphere of our beliefs and how they help to shape the world around
us.
This book takes you on a personal journey that helps you realize
the incredible potential within you as the amazing woman you were
created to be. It strives to help strengthen your faith, while
building stronger friendships, as you discover your purpose in
life. "The giG "is a great way to meet other remarkable women who
are serious about making a difference in the lives of others.
Every serious student of the Bible desires to understand the text,
discover the biblical principles, and apply the truths to his/her
life. This commentary is designed to help students, pastors, and
Bible teachers understand Colossians and Philemon in a simple
manner. Working from the popular New International Version (NIV),
the author provides helpful commentary on the text verse-by-verse.
This verse-by-verse commentary is different from others in two
respects. First, it is brief while some commentaries are
unnecessarily wordy and verbose. Second, it is Pentecostal in
outlook. This implies that we generally adhere to the doctrine of
biblical inerrancy and adopt a literalist approach to the
interpretation of the Bible. The major aim of this commentary is to
expose readers to Colossians and Philemon, two closely related New
Testament letters. Colossians deals with the absolute supremacy and
sufficiency of Jesus Christ as the head of all creation and of the
church. No book in the Bible presents a more comprehensive picture
of the fullness of Christ.
The book of Revelation records an immense struggle between good
and evil, truth and error, God and Satan. Throughout Revelation and
this study there is the great concept of spiritual warfare, with
its demands for courage and faithfulness, and with its promise of
great reward to those who overcome. The gist of the book is
revelation, persecution, victory.
"Nothing Gold Can Stay "is a richly described reminiscence of
childhood on an extended family farm in the late 1940s and in the
1950s. It is written in a beautifully lyrical style and told with
disarming honesty. A unique history of one unforgettable place in
time, it details a distinct way of life in an America that no
longer exists. Thanks to author Gloria June Reed's clarity of
memory to the smallest of details, Nothing Gold Can Stay will gift
you with accounts of:
the fortitude and hardships of immigration as both sets of Reed's
grandparents leave the Volga Valley in Russia and emigrate to
America;
family strength and courage during World War II;
surviving the Great Blizzard of 1949;
the freedom to be a child and explore the wonder and fascination
of the natural world;
the adventures and pranks of farm children in the long, golden
summer days;
memories of a unique country school;
the significance of both past and place in forging a life.
The stories within Nothing Gold Can Stay are of America's golden
age, when family and faith were strong, Judeo-Christian values and
patriotism flourished, and America was both a manufacturing capital
and a beacon of freedom for the world. It was a refreshingly
innocent time. But nothing ever stays the same, and eventually the
farm and its way of life are destroyed by affluence, greed,
demographics, changing values, and the resultant assault of swift
changes in the world.
This history of a bygone era and the people in it will engage
and delight you. The richness of life on this farm will endure in
your memory. You'll finish the book with the satisfaction of having
read something of value that needed to be told.
Life can sometimes lead us to unexpected places, to only leave
us broken, desperate, and hurting. Heather Gillis and her husband,
Mac, waited in anticipation for the birth of their third child.
Like many Christian couples, their dreams and expectations in
marriage, parenthood, and daily life developed differently than
they'd planned, and left them grieving a life that would never be.
Their journey gives insight into a new normal and uncovers the
stepping stones of the healing process. In their process, they
re-discovered God's abounding love through their experiences of
joy, heartbreak, and purpose. Heather reaches out to parents around
the globe to speak openly about being a wife, mother, friend,
relative, or stranger during life-changing trials and devastating
struggles. In God's love, she has found beauty in the midst of
pain, as well as peace in His presence on Earth while waiting for
heaven.
Whether the topic is life or death, author Carol Quintana has a few
answers. She knows what it is like to be dead for over sixty
minutes. She lives today to tell her story. The Light is as so many
describe it to be. It comes from a source. She was in the Light,
and she shares the truth with you-her truth and His The Light is
more than just the way. This Light teaches you about real love.
Whether the topic is spiritual or supernatural, Quintana can
explain the difference. If you believe in angels or demons, let her
share with you her experience with both. Even if you don't know the
Word of God, it is easy to understand. Quintana shares many
examples from the Bible. This is good reading for those searching
for answers to questions such as, "Is there a God?," "Does life go
on after death?," "Do I have spiritual or supernatural angels with
me?," or "Do my gifts come from God?" Your birth and your heritage
is no mistake. The gifts God gave you at birth are yours to make
the most of. Most of all, Quintana wants every reader to realize
that God is good
In a prophetic vision, God showed me the evangelical churches of
North America channeling all their spiritual energy into the works
of their own hands, enshrining these works as a divine
manifestation of God while living in rebellion to His word of
truth. We have forsaken the mandate of the Azusa Street Revival and
have been shutting the door more and more to all possibilities for
any future revivals and awakenings in North America. If the church
does not wake up from its spiritual slumber, all will soon be lost.
The purpose of this book is to reveal to the body of Christ in
North America and the rest of the world where we have gone wrong
and how to turn back to God in much-needed repentance. It is my
prayer that through this book, a new spirit of righteousness will
be awakened in true believers everywhere and that they would be
energized into a new mindset of desiring something authentic from
God's Holy Spirit, no longer clinging to that which is religious
and familiar. Lord let the evangelical churches of North America be
set free from the entanglements of their own cultural and social
bondages and allow the true love of Jesus Christ to reign in their
hearts, churches, and communities. Let the real spirit of the
Christ be their guide.
Amen.
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