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This is the story of God whispering, "What no one wants, I
cherish." The daughter of a mail-order bride and a busboy from San
Francisco's Chinatown, Bonnie Gray grew up never truly feeling
beautiful or beloved. As an adult, she built her life to look
pleasant and ordinary, with a wonderful husband, two amazing boys,
and a thriving career. But despite these blessings, she still felt
the tugging emptiness of a missing piece. At 39, a long-forgotten
birth certificate in an old file cabinet sparked a curiosity Bonnie
couldn't ignore. Determined to uncover her family's secrets and
understand the home she was born into, Bonnie embarked on a quest
that would leave her forever changed. Returning to the culture,
places, and stories that shaped her, her search led her to
soul-shaking discoveries about her identity, human kindness and
what it truly means to belong. The profoundly moving journey of
learning to embrace our true worth, Sweet Like Jasmine celebrates
how God uses our unique and broken stories to create a beautiful
mosaic of His love, one life at a time.
Who Are You? I am who God says I am. I can do what God says I can
do. I can become exactly what God says I can become. You are a
miracle. And that's exactly what this study is about-your true
identity. Who you really are. The culture will try to define you,
your past may try to label you, the enemy will seek to deceive you,
but no one has the authority to give you your name-your
identity-except your Father. And He says that your uniqueness is an
expression of His creative genius and is designed to reflect His
glory. Join Priscilla for eight weeks and begin to understand what
it means to be created in God's image and recreated in Christ's
image as His masterpiece. Once you discover who God says you are
and the spiritual inheritance that you have, you can start walking
in your true identity as a daughter of the most high King. You'll
spend your whole life either trying to be and become something you
were never meant to be, or discovering who you are in Him and
living up to that standard by the power of His Spirit within you.
You are His! And you were created for the purpose of reflecting
God's light to the world. Like all of God's miracles, your life
will leave a lasting impact if you'll simply be yourself,
surrendered to God, molded by His Spirit, and on mission for
Him.Defined Teen Girls' Bible Study Leader Kit includes a Bible
Study Book and one DVD with eight 15- to 20-minute video sessions.
The videos include a promotional segment and teaching sessions
featuring author Priscilla Shirer. The Kit also includes codes for
access to digital video downloads and additional resources from
Wordsearch Bible. Session topics: 1. Uniquely Created 2. Struggles
and Solutions 3. Vital Signs 4. Who You Are 5. What You Have 6.
Walk This Way 7. In Christ, On Purpose 8. Guarding Your Identity
Kit includes: Bible Study BookDVD with a promotional video and
eight 15- to 20-minute video sessionsCode for access to digital
video downloadsCode for access to additional leader resources
available from Wordsearch Bible online platform Features: Teaching
videos featuring author Priscilla Shirer, approximately 15-20
minutes each weekPersonal study opportunities for ongoing spiritual
growthPromotional videoSocial media assets for the group leader8
group sessions, 7 weeks of homework ALSO AVAILABLE Bible study
book, eBook, and digital leader kit available at
LifeWay.com/OvercomerResources
Why are so many of us fighting the same old battles instead of
living the life God intends for us? It's time to learn how to use
the weapons God has already provided for us to find success in
every area of life. Unpacking the full armor of God described in
Ephesians 6, Linda Evans Shepherd offers insight into why we feel
resistance when we try to find and follow our purpose and shows us
how to break through our daily spiritual battles to live a
victorious life now.
Kan eet teruggeëis word as heilige daad, deels met die wete dat jy nooit
geïsoleerd is nie, selfs al voel dit so?
Hedendaagse verbruikerskultuur vergeet die onsigbare, minag die ontasbare en
maak ’n bespotting van die geringe. Is daar ’n lewegewende alternatief vir hierdie
kultuur? Ons kan dit verander deur Christelike spiritualiteit en die keuse om
aandagtig en bewustelik te lewe. Jy kan dit doen by ’n tafel – jy kan ’n sinnelose,
bedwelmde bestaan ontkom en jy kan sien en hoor wat jy nooit sal sien en hoor
as jy slegs ’n gewone verbruiker bly nie. Begin deur bewustelik te eet. Kyk na jou
bord, asem die reuke in, kyk saam met wie eet jy, besef dat iets moes sterf vir
daardie kos om op jou bord te beland, hetsy ’n hoender of ’n wortel. Die tafel is
die verbindingsplek, met jouself, die natuur, met ander mense en met God. Kry
balans in alles – moenie te veel eet nie, moenie te min eet nie, eet van alles, eet
volhoubaar.
Yes, And . . . brings together some of Richard Rohr's best and most
thought-provoking writings in a book of 366 daily meditations, one
for every day of the year. Arranged around seven themes, Yes, And .
. . is packed full of open, engaging reflections that will expand
your understanding of spirituality and leave you inspired and
challenged in your walk of faith with Christ. A daily devotional
designed for you to dip in and out of, this is perfect to use in
early morning to help you feel spiritually invigorated for the day
ahead, and for bedtime reading to round off your day with a quiet
reflection. A wonderful exploration of the Christian faith, it will
help revitalise your relationship with God and your own
spirituality. Yes, And . . . is a perfect daily devotional for fans
of Richard Rohr's work and those new to his writings, and for
anyone who are looking for an alternate way to live out their
faith-a way centred around the open-minded search for spiritual
relevance of a transforming nature.
The perfect Lent book for art lovers of all ages
'Ustedes pueden impedir que yo sea un predicador con credenciales,
pero sere predicador de el corazon. No pueden quebrar mi voluntad,
no pueden detener a un huracan. Siempre estare alli. Ustedes deben
elegir, si desean un predicador colega o una espina clavada en el
pie.' Esta frase que emula al discurso del afamado medico Patch
Adams, ejemplifica el espiritu revolucionario de este libro. Dante
Gebel es conocido en gran parte del mundo hispano como un orador
capaz de trasportar a sus oyentes a las mas fascinantes historias y
lograr conducirlos por laberintos emocionales que van desde las
risas hasta las lagrimas. El Codigo del campeon nueva edicion
contiene la esencia de esos mensajes, sumado a las brillantes
historias que desafiaran tu vida radicalmente. Este es,
fundamentalmente, un libro escrito con pasion, dedicada a aquellos
que sufren de 'insatisfaccion santa', o como diria el mismo autor,
los que poseen una doble dosis de ambicion espiritual. 'No estoy
jugando-dice Gebel en el libro- no me gusta perder, me siento a dos
pulgadas del suelo, soy un mal perdedor. Esta es la liga mayor. La
mediocridad no me atrae, ser alguien del monton no es mi estilo,
voy por el campeonato.' Una obra literaria unica, que formara parte
de la historia de todos aquellos que desean marcar
significativamente este planeta. En resumen: El Codigo del Campeon
esta escrito para gente unica, decidida y radical."
This STUDY GUIDE is a companion resource to Wayne Grudem's
Christian Beliefs, revised edition. Not every Christian needs to go
to seminary, but there are certain teachings of the Bible that
every Christian should know. Whether you're a relatively new
believer in Jesus or a mature Christian looking for a better
understanding of basics of the faith, the Christian Beliefs Study
Guide can help you reflect on and deeply internalize the core
teachings of Christianity, when used in conjunction with Christian
Beliefs, revised edition (sold separately). This STUDY GUIDE will
help you think through important topics like: The Bible and its
authority for our lives The characteristics of God The importance
of prayer Angels and the reality of spiritual warfare What it means
that we are created in the image of God What God has done for us in
Christ The purpose of the church What happens when Christ returns
The biblical understanding of heaven And much more Chapter by
chapter, this STUDY GUIDE will lead you to examine and reflect on
Christian Beliefs, revised edition (sold separately), by providing:
Summary: A short summary of the chapter to help remind readers what
they read. Key terms: Definitions of important terminology
introduced in the chapter. Key quotes: Selection of one or two key
quotes from the chapter. Central Scripture Passage: An important
biblical passage related to the chapter for reflection or
memorization. Content Questions: Questions that reflect on the
theological content of the chapter. Practical Application
Questions: Questions that help tie the theological content of the
chapter to real-life situations. For Further Reading: Lists where
to find more information on theological topics in Systematic
Theology, second edition, by Wayne Grudem so readers know where to
go for a deeper dive into specific subjects they want to know more
about. The Christian Beliefs Study Guide is the ideal resource for
every Christian who wants a solid foundation for understanding the
most basic and essential teachings of the Bible.
A unique and validating look at the tension you feel between
disillusionment and a desire for truth, Searching for Enough helps
you see your doubt not as an emotion to fear but as an invitation
to be followed. Do you ever find yourself thinking, "I'm not
enough, and I'm never going to be. And I know I'm not supposed to
say this, but God's not enough for me either." Whether or not we
attend church, deep down we wonder if the biblical story of faith
is really enough for the complexity of the world in which we live.
We fill our lives with other things, hoping that maybe the next
experience or accomplishment will complete us. Yet with every goal
we reach, we still feel discouraged and anxious. In Searching for
Enough, Pastor Tyler Staton draws on ancient and modern insights to
introduce us, as if for the first time, to Jesus' disciple Thomas:
history's most notorious skeptic. Like Thomas, we are caught
between two unsatisfying stories: We want to believe in God but
can't reconcile his presence with our circumstances and internal
struggles. But what if there's a better story than shame? What if
there's redemption so complete that there's nothing left to hide?
What if there is a God who can heal your resentments, fears, and
loneliness in such a profound way that you feel whole? From a place
of spiritual companionship and deep authenticity, Tyler shows us
that it is not an empty tomb that will change our lives, but the
presence of the living God. Whether you are a distant skeptic, an
involved doubter, or a busy but bored Christian, Searching for
Enough invites you to find enough in a God who offers the only
promises that never disappoint.
. Did Jesus ever have sex? . Was Jesus ever wrong? . Do people have
to choose to follow Jesus to go to heaven? Ever get the feeling
that you can't ask those kinds of questions at church? But if we
can't ask the tough, keep-you-awake-at-night questions within our
faith communities, then what good are those communities? Listen in
as more than a dozen contributors-whose ranks include a lawyer, a
recovering achiever/lapsed vegetarian, ministers (ordained and not
ordained), and more-discuss the questions your Sunday school
teachers were afraid to answer. Also look for Banned Questions
about the Bible, available at www.chalicepress.com, and e-mail your
own "banned" questions to [email protected] for future
books. Banned Questions series editor Christian Piatt is a managing
editor for PULP, an independent alt-monthly publication for
southern Colorado; a musician, spoken word artist, and cofounder of
Milagro Christian Church in Pueblo, Colorado; cocreator and
coeditor of the WTF? (Where's the Faith?) book series; contributor
to theooze.com and Red Letter Christians blog; and author of the
upcoming Pregmancy: A Dad, a Little Dude, and a Due Date.
’n 7-week-aksieplan om oorwinning te behaal in die geestelike
stryd. Daar woed elke dag, die hele dag lank, ’n onsigbare oorlog
om vroue. Dit kan nie gesien of gehoor word nie, maar dit kan in
elke aspek van ’n mens se lewe gevoel word. ’n Toegewyde, bose
vyand wil chaos veroorsaak in alles wat vir ’n vrou saak maak: haar
hart, gedagtes, huwelik, kinders, verhoudings, drome en toekoms.
Maar sy oorlogsplan behels dat hy haar onverhoeds en ongewapen moet
vang. In die Bybelstudie Die wapenrusting van God, deur New York
Times-topverkoperouteur en motiveringspreker Priscilla Shirer, word
vroue met behulp van Skrifstudie en besprekingsvrae toegerus met
die wapenrusting van God, waarvan gebed die belangrikste is. Die
wapenrusting van God is meer as net ’n Bybelse beskrywing van ’n
gelowige se wapenrusting; dit is ’n 7-week-aksieplan om oorwinning
te behaal in die geestelike stryd. Ook beskikbaar in Engels onder
die titel Armor of God.
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