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Experiencing the God Who IS: One-Hundred Percent (Experiencing the God Who IS Ser. #11)
by Winslow E. ParkerIf Father can rescue no more than we Christians say, then He is an impotent, God who lacks wisdom, power and creativity. Blessedly, He is all of those things and more. Scripture is full of references stating very plainly that all humanity, in Adam, died. It also states very plainly, for open eyes, that those same ones are included in His final restoration of all things. Knowing this, all exclusivity, all elitism, all pride is banished from each of us and from the Body of Christ. He rescues the last lost sheep, coin and child. None are excluded, All are included. He is wise enough to find a way; kind enough to desire it; powerful enough to overcome all objections to it; gracious enough to accomplish it. <P><P>Think of it. Look around you at all the people with whom you come in contact every day. Most are "lost" according to the tenets of all denominations. Ninety-nine percent of all humanity never heard the Name by which all are saved. Ninety-nine percent! Let me say it again--99%! How are we so blessed, so chosen from out of all those who have ever lived? What a special place we inhabit, if we are the only ones to find refuge in that City which is Father Himself. What burst on me ten years ago, I share with you. My usual random thoughts, the thoughts of a tangential thinker, on this grand topic. If it is not true, I wish it were. If it is not true, I'm not sure I wish to spend eternity with a God who cannot or will not, rescue, redeem, reconcile all of His children. <P><P>If there is any one "doctrine" to which I hold it is this, "All humanity will, someday, be reconciled to Father." How glorious is that real Good News! How complete, how intellectually satisfying, how blessed it is to know that the bum on the street, the addict, the president, the pope, the high and low churchmen and the assorted dictators and despots will share table with me. Difficult though it be to believe this, it is a very real truth, one that will truly set you free.
Experiencing the God Who IS: Mouth to Ear (Experiencing the God Who IS Ser. #9)
by Winslow E. ParkerPrayer is far too often a deep mystery. Hundreds, probably thousands, of books have been written on the subject. Deep theological rifts have divided individuals, families denominations and even nations over the topic. No theology here, though, little in the way of practical advice, but come, share a moment of reflection, a thoughtful bit of time joining our hearts in loving reflection toward Father. This is prayer.
Experiencing the God Who IS: The Prime Directive (Experiencing the God Who IS Ser. #10)
by Winslow E. ParkerThe TV series, Star Trek, always started with the Prime Directive, "Do not interfere." Of course, their very presence was an interruption an interference in whatever alien culture they encountered. <P><P>The Prime Directive of the universe of spirit is, "give." Creation was a gift, salvation is a gift and the greatest Gift of all, our Lord Jesus, was the highest and best and all-sufficient love of the Father to us. In this slim volume, I explore my own growing sense of sharing in that eternal giving which is Father giving Son and Son giving Himself to us. Some topics are a bit "political" in; my own biases peek through, but primarily, I wish to point us toward the Great Giver Himself. All else is of no consequence.
Experiencing the God Who IS: Living in Trust (Experiencing the God Who IS Ser. #8)
by Winslow E. ParkerThis little book is not a theological treatise on faith. It is not a guide to getting faith or increasing it. It is meandering thoughts on the topic without attempting to come to a conclusion. If it sparks some resonant thought within you, I have accomplished my purpose. May our minds join in praising Him for that gift of faith which Father has granted us both.
Experiencing the God Who IS: Relationship (Experiencing the God Who IS Ser. #7)
by Winslow E. ParkerWhen life is near its end, when the years and decades are considered, what successes, what failures haunt and touch the lips with a smile? Is it the success of business, the wealth garnered by hard work, the climb up the social ladder? No. None of these will occupy the last thoughts of a life. the only thing that matters as the end nears is relationship. Do I have a good and lasting relationship with family and friends? Can I, in this extermis linger over the life shared with others? Nothing else will matter at that moment. <P><P>So it is that an even higher relationship draws our thoughts upward, toward Him who is ultimate relationship and within whom all relationship has its roots. These are thoughts on both relationship in the horizontal and on the vertical. May you be blessed as you read as I have been in its writing.
Experiencing the God Who IS: Living in Forgiveness (Experiencing the God Who IS Ser. #5)
by Winslow E. ParkerThe highest and noblest of all human traits, excepting perhaps love, is forgiveness. forgiveness is the absorbing into oneself that which was due the perpetrator. When a convicted felon receives his just sentence, many of those who are wronged rejoice, feeling vindicated. A few, a small minority, express forgiveness toward the one who wronged them. Here is humanity at its best. Here is a small reflection of His words, "Father, forgive them..." And we were forgiven. You, me, all and every one of us, for His Father always hears His Son. We, in the priest, Pilate, soldiers, crowd, murdered Him. We, in this epitome of love, were forgiven--even the very worst offenders, forgiven. Think on that as you read these stories and devotions, reflections on forgiveness.
Experiencing the God Who IS: Living the New Life (Experiencing the God Who IS Ser. #6)
by Winslow E. ParkerThere is an invisible birth which comes unannounced, unplanned, unseen in the physical world. It comes not from the passion of two lovers, yet, it does. It comes in a sovereign decision of the Divine Husband who wins and woos one here and there another. It is a sneaky seduction, but one which ever delights the one who has so yielded. The new life so conceived and birthed is celebrated in these meandering musings. May your heart be opened in the reading as mine has been in being the channel.
Hidden Man of the Heart
by E. W. KenyonDiscover your real self. This book will enlighten you about the inner man, the real you.
The Wound of Knowledge: Christian Spirituality from the New Testament to St. John of the Cross
by Rowan WilliamsA psychological and intellectual analysis of Christian spirituality.
Experiencing the God Who IS: A Law-Abiding Citizen (Experiencing the God Who IS Ser. #4)
by Winslow E. ParkerI have no laws posted on the walls of my house for my wife to follow; nor does she for me. Love is not like that. Love does not live under written rules and regulations in human families and among friends. There are unwritten rules, of course. Etiquette, courtesy social norms, marital vows are all "rules" but they are not written. Though Emily Post and others tried to codify the rules of etiquette, no set of rules could ever possibly be set down that would cover every faux pas of social contact. There are always exceptions and unique situations for which there are no rules. It is the same in Father's house. He does not desire us to discover rules in His sacred scriptures. He wishes us to discover Him. What kind of a marriage would dictate rules to a spouse? He, our heavenly Father, does not wish us to relate to Him with rules, either. His only rule is love. All of humanity would rejoice, never fear anyone, never hurt anyone if we all lived in complete love toward one another. Love cannot be generated or coerced. It is a relationship which springs from within in response to coming to know the other. When Paul's love description is fully realized in all of us, we shall truly be in heaven. It is not that we are lawless in this new state of being. It is a higher, infinitely higher Law--the Law of Love. It demands more, but, unlike written codes, also supplies the keeping of it. May Father open our hearts into relationship with Him and tear away the blinders that keep us bound to written rules, ordinances, codes and regulations.
Through Faith Alone: 365 Devotional Readings from Martin Luther
by Martin LutherA devotional based on Luther's writings and freshly translated from the original German into today's English, this edition is conveniently divided into daily readings for personal use to understand the importance of faith.
Experiencing the God Who IS: Grace (Experiencing the God Who IS Ser. #3)
by Winslow E. ParkerIf we had but one word in human language, it should be "grace." All life in the here and hereafter is suspended from that one word. Physical life is an act of grace. Spiritual Life is an act of grace. Eternal Life is an act of grace. When this glory explodes into awareness, we are shocked, then dazzled, then break into rapturous joy. Nothing else, no one else, no other circumstance, event, accomplishment or possession compares to that free grace given by Father.
Experiencing the God Who IS: God and Evil (Experiencing the God Who IS Ser. #2)
by Winslow E. ParkerChristianity has a problem. If God is all-powerful, why doesn't He stop evil? If God is good, why isn't His creation good? Hurled in the face of His followers for centuries, we have yet to formulate a cogent response. Many are the excuses which we have put forth without an adequate explanation. This is my attempt. Rather than dragging out the explanations hoary with age, I find that evil has purpose, a purpose which is pure and to which all will ultimately bow in gratitude at the revelation of His goodness, power, grace and wisdom. It is not that evil is good, but that it accomplishes good ends for us individually and corporately. <P><P>Good prevails. Evil quails and yields to good, having accomplished the purpose for which it was lovingly and thoughtfully created.
Thendral: Vol 10, Issue 09, August 2010
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features interviews of Hema Rajagopalan and Dr.Ira.Nagasamy, Coriander Dosai by Kala Gnanasambhandam, Anbulla Snehitiye by Chithra Vaitheeswaran, Valam Tharum Varalakshmi by Sita Durairaj etc.
Whispers Through the Trees (Mysteries of Sparrow Island)
by Susan Plunkett Krysteen SeelenAbigail stanton, back home to care for her sister after so many years away, soon finds herself swept away by Sparrow Island's serene beauty...and mystery. Abigail stanton, back home to care for her sister after so many years away, soon finds herself swept away by Sparrow Island's serene beauty...and mystery. It isn't long before Abby spots a marbled murrelet and its mate, birds that are rare and endangered in the Pacific Northwest. A missing journal may be the only way to save them. Can she find the proof she needs? And what is that strange drawing on the fence behind her sister's home? Join Abby as she begins her new calling as an amateur sleuth, with God's hand guiding her way.
Experiencing the God Who IS: Momentary Glimpses; Bright Reflections (Experiencing the God Who IS Ser. #1)
by Winslow E. ParkerThese are the mystical meanderings of the author in the God who is Creator, sustainer, Lord and Friend. They are the writings, first for himself, then, later, for a number of small online groups of fellow believers. Spanning twenty years, they reflect the changes and growth in relationship as he moved from rules to experience, from Law to relationship. Quirky, thoughtful, iconoclastic by turn, each is a small window into his greatest journey. Not meant to convince or coerce, they are, rather, an invitation, a challenge and a mirror.
Girls of Grace Daily Devotional
by Howard BooksStart Your Day Off Right This made-just-for-you devotional from Point of Grace is the perfect way to make sure you are centered on God and ready for whatever your day brings. Each week is set up so you can pick and choose the activity you want to do each day in whatever order you choose. Here's how it works: There are fifty-two topics (one for each week of the year), and each one has five short and easy devotions. Each week has a brief message a fill-in-the-blank Bible study a special scripture for you to read and place in your heart an action idea for living out that week's message some space to journal your thoughts and feelings The five-devotions-a-week plan allows for a rest on Sunday and one "Yikes! I overslept" day. By the end of each week, you'll be closer to God, deeper into His Word, and more like Jesus.
Antagonists in the Church: How to Identify and Deal With Destructive Conflict
by Kenneth C. HaugkExcellent book on dealing with conflict in the church.
A Place Called Acceptance: Ministry with Families of Children with Disabilities
by Kathleen Deyer BolducThis is an excellent resource for those whose ministry involves disabled children.
Music in the Life of Albert Schweitzer
by Charles R. JoySelections from Schweitzer's writings about music, his early raptures, Bach, organs and organ-building, Africa, and an essay on Medicine, Theology and Music.
Is the Bible Really the Word of God?
by Watch Tower Bible Tract SocietyExamining who wrote the Bible.
Holy Bible - New Testament - Part VI Jacob, Peter 1-2, John 1-3, Jude & Revelation
by Jacob Peter John JudeJacob: Twentieth book contains five chapters Peter 1. Twenty first book contains five chapters Peter 2. Twenty second book contains three chapters John 1. Twenty third book contains five chapters John 2. Twenty fourth book contains one chapter John 3. Twenty fifth book contains one chapter Jude: Twenty sixth book contains one chapter Revelation: The Twenty seventh book of the ‘Revelation of John’ is the last in the collection of documents which constitute the New Testament which contains twenty two chapters.