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If one has faith, then inevitably, one has questions. The only
sensible way to deal with doubts and questions is to express them
honestly to God. In these meditations, the author has given
expression to his questions and has reflected on what kind of
answers God might give! He acknowledges that the answers he has
included may sometimes reflect what he would like to hear, but the
answers do emerge from pondering what he has come to believe after
many years of being a Christian. It is his hope that others reading
these meditations may find that their faith is also stimulated and
that they, too, will initiate for themselves, more meaningful
conversations with God.
Receive Supernatural Power! God's plan for you is that the gifts He
has given you become evident in every area of your life. In this
dynamic book, David Ireland shows how you can activate the power of
the Holy Spirit in your everyday walk with God. Discover how you
can...* Understand what the gifts of the Spirit are* Hear the voice
of the Holy Spirit* Know God's heart in every spiritual matter* Be
miraculously used by God* Have authority over Satan's tricks and
deceptions* Conquer fear, doubt, and unbelief.* Possess the power
of the early churchGod has destined you to move in the gifts of the
Spirit with ease and ability. Learn how you can experience the
fullness of God's power by operating in the realm of the
supernatural!Have authority over Satan's tricks and
deceptionsConquer fear, doubt, and unbeliefPossess the power of the
early church God has destined you to move in the gifts of the
Spirit with ease and ability. Learn how you can experience the
fullness of God's power by operating in the realm of the
supernatural!
'Abba, give me a word!' So young monks and visitors to desert
monasteries would often address an 'elder' at the beginning of the
fourth century. These seekers believed that a word originating
outside oneself would descend into the heart and give direction to
one's inner life. Enzo Bianchi has tried to let himself be guided
by the biblical and patristic tradition in Words of Spirituality,
his response to the requests of those who ask him for 'a reason for
his hope'. These 'words' of Fr Bianchi are not listed
alphabetically or by theme. Rather they are arranged to take us on
a journey. Through the use of a method of allusions and
cross-references, one term evokes another, explains it in part, and
sets aside some elements of its definition to be taken up further
on. At the heart of the book is the conviction that our life has
meaning: it is not our task to invent or determine that meaning,
but simply to discover it - present and active - in and around us.
This is a short book focussing on the relationship between theology
and prayer, and their effects on a Christian's life. It sets the
reader tasks of self-examination and reflection in the light of
Christian teaching.
""'Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be
food in my """house. Test me in this, ' says the Lord Almighty,
'and see if I will not"" """throw open the floodgates of heaven and
pour out so much blessing that""" """"you will not have room enough
for it.'""""" -- Malachi 3:1 0
In these uncertain economic times, does it really make sense to
tithe?
Douglas LeBlanc thinks the answer is clear enough in Malachi 3:10,
where God goes so far as to tell us, "Test me in this." The people
profiled in this book have done exactly that--and the effect on
their lives has been dramatic.
In these intimate journalistic portraits, LeBlanc shows us true
tithing in action. From members of the clergy, to best-selling
authors, to social activists both conservative and liberal, these
are the lives of real people who tithe in joy and plenty, in the
face of poverty and natural disaster, in community and missionally,
and as a spiritual practice commanded by God. They come from
different backgrounds and live in varying degrees of financial
comfort; but they all tithe--and wouldn't have it any other way.
Through their eyes, we come to understand this ancient practice as
God's call to a life of generosity, compassion, and joy.
"""""THE ANCIENT PRACTICES"""""
There is a hunger in every human heart for connection, primitive
and raw, to God. To satisfy it, many are beginning to explore
traditional spiritual disciplines used for centuries. . .everything
from fixed-hour prayer to fasting to sincere observance of the
Sabbath. Compelling and readable, the """"""Ancient Practices""""""
series is for every spiritual sojourner, for every Christian seeker
who wants more.
From "Why am I here?" to "What's next?" in this international
bestseller, Alpha pioneer Nicky Gumbel addresses some of the
foundational questions that challenge us all. Questions of Life is
a step-by-step guide to the basics of the Christian faith by one of
the world's most respected Christian leaders. This book contains
the talks that are given on Alpha, and in it Nicky explores key
themes, questions, and objections to faith, leading us on an
engaging, personal journey of discovery. Alpha creates an
environment of hospitality where people can bring their friends,
family, and work colleagues to explore the Christian faith, ask
questions, and share their point of view. Alpha makes it easy to
invite friends to have spiritual conversations which explore life's
biggest questions in a safe and respectful way. Alpha's approach to
hospitality, faith, and discussion is designed to welcome everyone,
especially those who might not describe themselves as Christians or
church-goers. Each session includes time for a large group meal,
short teaching, and small group discussion.
40 Days with the Holy Spirit will inspire you to encounter God in
fresh and surprising ways. You'll develop stronger spiritual
muscles as you breathe, read, reflect, and pray-all with an eye to
cultivating a relationship with the least familiar member of the
Trinity. The book is interactive, offering the opportunity to write
and pray each day; intelligent, rooted in a rigorous study of
scripture, from Genesis to Revelation; and inviting, with 40
insightful, well-planned 20-30 minute daily exercises; and
prayerful, with 40 original prayers that capture each day's insight
into the deep, spiritual work of the Holy Spirit.
With his usual consummate clarity of thought and style, Michael
Ramsey sets out to establish what the Spirit meant in the
experience and the language of the early Christians. 'There are
none from whom we can learn more about a theme so intimately linked
with the coming of Jesus Christ.'
Richard Rohr is one of the great spiritual writers of our time, and
he believes this is the most important book he's ever written
Be still. For some, these two simple words a welcome invitation to
slow down. For others, they feel impossible, out of reach in our
increasingly noisy world, or simply just too hard to maintain.
There is another way. In fact, there are many. In this practical,
easy-to-read guide, Brian Heasley explores the multitude of rhythms
of Christian prayer and devotion available to every believer. From
memorising scripture and prayer running to noticing beauty
everywhere, he demonstrates how we don't need to be static for our
hearts to be still, and how even in the midst of a full, busy life,
we can spend quiet time with God. Be Still is a prayer book for
anyone looking for ways to revitalise the way they pray or who is
struggling to make space for devotional time with God. Packed full
of ideas for different ways to pray and tips and advice for how to
build prayer practices into everyday life, Brian's book will change
the way you think about prayer and devotion and equip you with all
the tools you need to deepen your relationship with God. You can
use the book individually or in small groups, or read it alongside
24-7 Prayer's new Be Still prayer course. It also makes a great
resource for youth leaders looking to help teenagers cultivate
daily rhythms of prayer and spend more quiet time with God, or as a
gift for people starting out on their faith journey or those
returning to faith after a while. Join Brian Heasley, and discover
the different ways in which we can all Be Still.
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