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Biblical Christianity In African Perspective is a survey of the major truths of the Christian faith as seen from the perspective of the African world view.
The book addresses the major tenets of the Christian faith together with some of the most important moral and spiritual issues of African life. Unlike most theology books, this book has been purposely written in readable everyday language, including many true African stories. The book was written by a person with 50 years of study in the Word of God, who has spent over 40 of those years relating the Bible to African life and issues.
It is the result of five years of graduate research and evaluation in consultation with more than 300 African theological students and faculty in various schools.
Good spiritual directors can be difficult to come by; this book
offers Pope Francis to be yours. Ever wonder what advice the Pope
would give you to help you grow in holiness, deepen your prayer
life, know God's will? In Practical Holiness you'll find the keys
to discovering the answers to those questions. With anecdotes about
people and stories about saints, this exploration of Pope Francis's
apostolic exhortation, Rejoice and Be Glad: On the Call to Holiness
in Today's World, reminds you that there is no cookie-cutter
approach to holiness and encourages you to rediscover your unique
way of living out the Beatitudes and Jesus's two-fold command of
love. You'll navigate through the "five great expressions of love
of God and neighbor" - essential for any Christian in our
self-absorbed, digital culture. Reflection questions at the end of
each chapter, as well as forty personal questions at the end of the
book, make this ideal for reflection, adult faith formation, book
clubs, spiritual directors and their directees, and further
catechesis during the RCIA's Mystogogia period between Easter and
Pentecost.
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.
In our age of instant gratification and if-it-feels-good-do-it
attitudes, self-discipline is hardly a popular notion. Yet it may
be one of the most important lost virtues of our time. In Joyful
Surrender, former missionary and beloved author Elisabeth Elliot
offers her understanding of discipline and its value for people of
all times. She shows readers how to - discipline the mind, body,
possessions, time, and feelings - overcome anxiety - change poor
habits and attitudes - trust God in times of trial and hardship -
let Christ have control in all areas of life Elliot masterfully and
gently takes readers through Scripture, personal stories, and
incisive observations of the world around her to help them discover
the understanding that our fulfillment as human beings depends on
our answer to God's call to obedience.
USA Today Bestseller Learn how to work your way through life's
unexpected challenges with grace and find a deeper faith while on
your journey. In this biblical and conversational book by Dr. Tony
Evans and his four adult children-Chrystal Evans Hurst, Priscilla
Shirer, Anthony Evans, and Jonathan Evans-you will hear five
insightful perspectives on what it means to hold on to faith when
life breaks your heart. We have all been through difficult seasons
and times in life when it seems like the hits keep coming and you
can barely catch your breath. The Evans family knows what this is
like, as they've experienced the deep grief of losing eight loved
ones in less than two years' time, including the devastating
passing of Lois Evans, the matriarch of the family. In Divine
Disruption, Dr. Tony Evans and his children pull back the curtain
on their faith-shaking experiences, in order to provide biblical
wisdom and practical encouragement for how to deal with the hard,
unexpected things we all inevitably face. You'll walk away with
insights on: Why bad things happen despite a good and powerful God
Persevering in difficult times and experiencing God's peace What
causes distress in your life-and how to move past it How to keep
your faith from being damaged during tough times Join the Evans
Family in this unique Kingdom Legacy partnership as they candidly
share honest questions they've asked, raw emotions they've felt,
and solutions they've learned. Your life may have been interrupted,
but you can use that to grow closer to God-and find peace.
Feeling like you've blown it? Reached the point of no return? That
your life hasn't gone as planned? If so, you are not alone. We all
know what it feels like to have life disappoint us and not work out
as we'd hoped. We all know what it's like to long for something
different, something better, and something more... This six-session
video study (DVD/digital video sold separately) shows us how God
can use our messes and still make a masterpiece. Drawing on his own
experiences and pivotal Bible stories, Louie Giglio, pastor and
author of Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table, shows how God
is all about comebacks. Samson had blown it repeatedly;
nevertheless, he experiences tremendous triumph at the end of his
life. The prodigal son, as Jesus describes him, returns home in
disgrace only to be welcomed by his father with open arms. The list
goes on: Joseph, Moses, and Peter all experienced comebacks. Jesus
himself performed the greatest comeback of all by rising from the
dead. God is in the business of giving fresh starts, and His plans
will always prevail, even when our plans don't. For the times when
we feel like our lives are in the garbage, and it's hard to see
God's plan, this study guide will help you see: How God uses our
circumstances to strengthen us and fulfill his good plan. How to
respond in spirit when our dreams are dashed. How Jesus' life,
death, resurrection, and ascension is not only enough to save us
but also to sustain us. No matter what kind of disappointment or
grief or pain or trouble or heartache we encounter, God always
offers a new beginning, a change of heart, and a powerful spiritual
turnaround. Our current circumstances do not get the final say in
our lives. God does. Designed for use with The Comeback Video Study
(sold separately).
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