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With all the responsibilities parents have raising children, one
key area is often neglected: helping sons and daughters understand
and grow in their spiritual gifting--at any age. In this
groundbreaking resource, children's pastor Seth Dahl helps parents
minister to and with their children, shaping them into the gifted
individuals God designed them to be, while simultaneously doing
damage to the kingdom of darkness. He covers important topics such
as * creating a culture of faith at home * helping your children
navigate spiritual realities * guiding your children to live out
the kingdom in their everyday lives * and more! By using the
practical tools offered here, you will guide your children
effectively and confidently. Bring the life-changing power of God
into your home--and raise Spirit-led kids.
Published in 1905: This book discusses Evangelism and Christianity.
This book teaches believers the art of scriptural prayer and gives
clear insight from the Word of God on the subject of intercession
and supplication.
This book explores Mormon theology in new ways from a scholarly
non-Mormon perspective. Bringing Jesus and Satan into relationship
with Joseph Smith the founding prophet, Douglas Davies shows how
the Mormon 'Plan of Salvation' can be equated with mainstream
Christianity's doctrine of the Trinity as a driving force of the
faith. Exploring how Jesus has been understood by Mormons, his many
Mormon identities are described in this book: he is the Jehovah of
the Bible, our Elder Brother and Father, probably also a husband,
he visited the dead and is also the antagonist of Satan-Lucifer.
This book offers a way into the Mormon 'problem of evil' understood
as apostasy, from pre-mortal times to today. Three images reveal
the wider problem of evil in Mormonism: Jesus' pre-mortal encounter
with Lucifer in a heavenly council deciding on the Plan of
Salvation, Jesus Christ's great suffering - engagement with evil in
Gethsemane, and Joseph Smith's First Vision of the divine when he
was almost destroyed by an evil force. Douglas Davies, well-known
for his previous accounts of Mormon life and thought, shows how
renewed Mormon interest in theological questions of belief can be
understood against the background of Mormon church-organization and
its growing presence on the world-stage of Christianity.
'The Seventh-day Men' was a title given by contemporaries in the
seventeenth and eighteenth centuries to an emerging body of
Christians who observed Saturday, rather than Sunday, as the
divinely appointed day of rest and worship. This is an extensively
revised edition of the first fully documented account of the
Sabbatarian movement and how it spread over England and Wales in
the two centuries following the Reformation. Drawing on many rare
manuscripts and printed works, Dr Ball provides clear evidence that
this Christian movement was far more widespread than is often
recognized, appearing in more than thirty counties. The author
analyses the movement by tracking down its origins as far back as
the Celtic tradition, showing its first appearance as 'modern'
Sabbatarianism around 1402, and finally exploring its decline in
the eighteenth century. As the first comprehensive study of the
subject, this book establishes this movement as a significant
strand of thought in the history of English Nonconformity, with
considerable influence on the religious life of the period. The
first comprehensive study of the history of the Sabbatarian
movement in England and Wales, this book is an invaluable source
for church historians and all those interested in the religious
developments of the early modern period.
With the Christian church in the west in decline, some churches are
undergoing difficult transitions as they seek to become relevant,
to both themselves and their surrounding cultures. Evangelicalism
and the Emerging Church details an ethnographic study of a Vineyard
congregation making sense of their Vineyard roots and their growing
relationship with the self-proclaimed "emerging church" network.
Through a rich account of congregational life and tensions,
universal issues are raised such as relating to religious
parentage, creating safe places for spirituality, Christian growth
and maturity, communication with contemporary culture, and the
challenges of identity reconstruction. This book is the first to
conduct an academic study of a Vineyard congregation in the United
Kingdom.
New Look for Landmark Teaching on Living the Spirit-Empowered Life
In our instant-gratification culture, we consume a fleeting,
shallow diet of media, relationships, entertainment, and
spirituality. Our souls go hungry, longing for a fuller, more
satisfying life. Bestselling author and beloved pastor Jack Hayford
shows, in what has become a modern-day classic, how we can feed our
deepest places with the sustaining Bread of Life. With warmth and
wisdom, he reveals how we can link our souls to timeless practices
and principles set forth in Scripture. He invites you to rediscover
the power and blessing of these spiritual disciplines--of true
Spirit-fullness. Even more, he shows how these spiritual
disciplines are relevant for today and how we can practice them in
our quick-paced, surface-level culture. When we take time to fast
and pray, worship daily, feed on God's Word, and more, we fully
enter the rich adventure of becoming an effective disciple of
Christ--ensuring that our souls will never go hungry.
A sensitive and realistic look at the spiritual life and practices
of the Amish
This second book by the authors of the award-winning "Amish
Grace" sheds further light on the Amish, this time on their faith,
spirituality, and spiritual practices. They interpret the
distinctive practices of the Amish way of life and spirituality in
their cultural context and explore their applicability for the
wider world. Using a holistic perspective, the book tells the story
of Amish religious experience in the words of the Amish themselves.
Due to their long-standing friendships and relationships with Amish
people, this author team may be the only set of interpreters able
to provide an outsider-insider perspective.Provides a
behind-the-scenes examination of Amish spiritual life Shows how the
Amish practices can be applied to the wider world Written by
authors with unprecedented access to the Amish community
Written in a lively and engaging style, "The Amish Way" holds
appeal for anyone who has wanted to know more about the inner
workings of the Amish way of life.
How does university turn students into who they become? Why are
student evangelicals such a significant and controversial force at
so many universities? In many countries, university has become the
main Rite of Passage between the child and adult worlds. University
can be enjoyable and fascinating but also life-changing and
traumatic. And at the exact time when a student's identity is the
most challenged and uncertain, student evangelical groups are
highly organised on many university campuses to offer students a
powerful identity so that the world makes sense once again. For
some, these groups will protect them from the university's assault
on their faith. For others, they will challenge and even change who
they are. Meeting Jesus at University explores universities in six
countries. Drawing upon detailed fieldwork, it examines the largest
student evangelical group at each university in order to understand
in depth the relationship between the student evangelical group and
the university which it aims to convert. Meeting Jesus at
University offers an original contribution to the discussion of
Rites of Passage, examining what is experienced at university and
how university breaks down and remoulds young people. It explores
why student evangelicals are so active, particularly at Britain and
America's most prestigious and identity-challenging institutions
meaning that students at these places are the most likely to find
themselves meeting Jesus at university.
A captivating first-person look at one of the world's most powerful
prosperity dynasties that offers a unique perspective on greed, the
Church, and the journey toward Truth. Millions desperate for hope
and solutions are enticed by the promise of the prosperity
gospel--that God will do whatever they need with just a little
faith and a financial gift. All the while, prosperity preachers
exploit the poor and needy to stockpile their riches. What can
followers of the true gospel do to combat the deception? Through a
remarkable and fascinating journey, Costi Hinn went from a
next-generation prosperity preacher to the first to abandon the
family faith and share the true gospel. Nephew of the world-famous
televangelist, Benny Hinn, Costi had a front-row seat to the inner
workings and theology of the prosperity gospel. But as Costi's
faith deepened, so did his questions about prosperity teaching. As
the deceptions in his past were exposed, Costi came face to face
with the hypocrisy and devastation caused by his belief system, and
the overwhelming truth about the real Jesus Christ. This
captivating look into the daily lives of one of the world's leading
prosperity dynasties offers a thoughtful perspective on the perils
of greed, the power of the true gospel, and hope for the future of
the global church. Through real-life stories, Costi challenges and
equips readers to be living lights pointing the way to the true
gospel and the saving grace of Christ. God, Greed, and the
(Prosperity) Gospel will bolster your faith and encourage your own
journey toward the Truth. Spanish edition also available.
Spiritual warfare is not limited to the spiritual realm, but can affect
the entirety of your life–your spirit, your soul, and even your body.
Satan and his demons are launching a full-on assault against you,
attacking every part of your being.
Author, speaker, and co-founder of the Bethel SOZO movement, Dawna De
Silva believes that understanding the scope of the enemy’s attacks –
and countering with a holistic warfare strategy – is key to
experiencing total victory and wholeness. In Warring with Wisdom, she
offers a complete battle plan to help you wage warfare on every front.
You will be equipped with powerful warfare secrets. Discover…
- The warfare strategies for attaining physical, mental, and
spiritual wholeness.
- The power that forgiving your body can have in bringing
healing.
- How to stay one step ahead of the enemy’s multi-faceted
attacks.
Leave no front open to the enemy. Discover the power and freedom that
comes with spirit, soul and body spiritual warfare!
The Amish relationship to the environment is much more complicated
than you might think. The pastoral image of Amish communities
living simply and in touch with the land strikes a deep chord with
many Americans. Environmentalists have lauded the Amish as iconic
models for a way of life that is local, self-sufficient, and in
harmony with nature. But the Amish themselves do not always embrace
their ecological reputation, and critics have long questioned the
portrayal of the Amish as models of environmental stewardship. In
Nature and the Environment in Amish Life, David L. McConnell and
Marilyn D. Loveless examine how this prevailing notion of the
environmentally conscious Amish fits with the changing realities of
their lives. Drawing on 150 interviews conducted over the course of
7 years, as well as a survey of household resource use among Amish
and non-Amish people, they explore how the Amish understand nature
in their daily lives and how their actions impact the natural
world. Arguing that there is considerable diversity in Amish
engagements with nature at home, at school, at work, and outdoors,
McConnell and Loveless show how the Amish response to regional and
global environmental issues, such as watershed pollution and
climate change, reveals their deep skepticism of environmentalists.
They also demonstrate that Amish households are not uniformly lower
in resource use compared to their rural, non-Amish neighbors,
though aspects of their home economy are relatively
self-sufficient. The first comprehensive study of Amish
understandings of the natural world, this compelling book
complicates the image of the Amish and provides a more realistic
understanding of the Amish relationship with the environment.
Are you ready for a revolutionary year with Heidi & Rolland?
Whether stopping for the one in a dusty village in Mozambique or
reaching out to the world, Heidi and Rolland model--and invite
everyone into--the radical love that thrills God's heart. Energized
by their work on the frontlines of ministry, the Bakers weave
together miraculous stories, Scriptures, encouraging devotional
thoughts and prayer to take you through the year. Every day is a
fresh invitation to live fully devoted to God. When you surrender
to Him and allow His presence to grow in you, you will find, like
the Bakers, that you don't become less of yourself; you actually
become more fully the person He has always intended you to be. Join
Heidi and Rolland for an unforgettable year of sold-out,
passionate, reckless devotion to the One who loves you more than
you can imagine. "All God wants is my laid-down love, my reckless
devotion. He is asking the same from you."--Heidi Baker
Sexuality can be one of the most perplexing and yet rewarding areas
of life for spiritually minded individuals. In this book the
authors present a pathway to building positive sexual attitudes and
a healthy sexual relationship with a spouse that can be enriching
and fulfilling on the spiritual journey of this life. In addition,
they address many of the common questions LDS individuals have
about sex that may have been adequately answered by existing
sources, including: How can couples manage their often very
different levels of interest in sex? What types of sexual behaviors
are appropriate for married LDS couples? How can couples keep their
sexual relationship creative and enjoyable over decades of
marriage? What are the unique sexual needs of women and men in
marriage? How can couples be better prepared to start off their
marriage on the right foot when they are sexually inexperienced?
"My story is not about my past, but about your future," says Marie
Roberts Monville. In the startling tragedy of the Amish schoolhouse
shooting at Nickel Mines, one story has never been told; Marie
Roberts Monville, the wife of the man who created such horror,
tells her story for the very first time. It is a story of sorrow
and destruction, but also one of majestic deliverance, unending
compassion, breathtaking forgiveness, and grace-filled redemption.
Within a solitary moment, Marie Monville realized that life, as she
knew it, was over. What she never anticipated was a tangible
encounter with God reaching into her circumstances, through them
rewriting all she believed about herself, her faith, and the God
she thought she knew. One Light Still Shines reveals three love
stories: the innocent love of a devoted wife for a husband in pain,
the incomprehensible love of God in the aftermath of massacre and
destruction, and the redemptive love of Christ, waiting to unfold
in the life of every person who reads this book. Marie's journey
since that darkest of days has been invaded with light which shines
through these pages into the darkest questions we all
face--questions about our past, our value, our identity, and own
powerlessness in this fallen world. Come face to face with the
Power behind every answer--a love that begs to be received.
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