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Growth: Training vs. Trying (Pursuing Spiritual Transformation)
by John Ortberg Laurie Pederson Judson PolingWhat would your life be like if Jesus lived it? Imagine the change you would experience in your thoughts, actions, and relationships. Think of the joy and freedom that could transform every area of your life. That’s exactly what God has in mind for you! You’ll find out how in Growth. Through personal study and small group interaction, this study sets you on a path to live out the character of Jesus in this world as only you can. It happens not by trying hard, but by training. By cultivating spiritual disciplines--Scripture meditation, prayer, solitude, endurance, loving others--you’ll discover the joy of being transformed by Christ and the freedom of living each day sustained by his power. Leader’s guide included!Growth group sessions are:Training to Live Like JesusThe Practice of Scripture MeditationThe Practice of SolitudeSimple PrayerThree Transforming PrayersThe Roundabout WayAnd the Greatest of These Is Love
Grupos pequeños y células de impacto
by Laurie PolichTu ministerio de células o grupos pequeños puede conseguir cada vez mejores resultados. Este es un gran recurso que te ayudará a contar con más de cincuenta maneras de ayudar a tus jóvenes a conversar con propósito mientras generas mayor comunidad y una más inteligente consolidación. En “Grupos pequeños y células de impacto” descubrirás: • Como armar mejor tu célula o grupo pequeño • Como NO liderar una célula • Como empezar una discusión y mantenerla relevante • Tres tipos de preguntas para usar en tu estudio bíblico • Como hacer preguntas que generen respuestas • Como trabajar con las diferentes personalidades • Como ayudar a tus jóvenes a orar • 10 ideas para crear una atmosfera más amigable y hacer de tu grupo un lugar cada vez más atractivo.
Guadalupe in New York: Devotion and the Struggle for Citizenship Rights among Mexican Immigrants
by Alyshia GalvezEvery December 12th, thousands of Mexican immigrants gather for the mass at New York City’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe’s feast day. They kiss images of the Virgin, wait for a bishop’s blessing—and they also carry signs asking for immigration reform, much like political protestors. It is this juxtaposition of religion and politics that Alyshia Gálvez investigates in Guadalupe in New York.The Virgin of Guadalupe is a profound symbol for Mexican and Mexican-American Catholics and the patron saint of their country. Her name has been invoked in war and in peace, and her image has been painted on walls, printed on T-shirts, and worshipped at countless shrines. For undocumented Mexicans in New York, Guadalupe continues to be a powerful presence as they struggle to gain citizenship in a new country.Through rich ethnographic research that illuminates Catholicism as practiced by Mexicans in New York, Gálvez shows that it is through Guadalupan devotion that many undocumented immigrants are finding the will and vocabulary to demand rights, immigration reform, and respect. She also reveals how such devotion supports and emboldens immigrants in their struggle to provide for their families and create their lives in the city with dignity.
Guaranteed Pure: The Moody Bible Institute, Business, and the Making of Modern Evangelicalism
by Timothy GloegeAmerican evangelicalism has long walked hand in hand with modern consumer capitalism. Timothy Gloege shows us why, through an engaging story about God and big business at the Moody Bible Institute. Founded in Chicago by shoe-salesman-turned-revivalist Dwight Lyman Moody in 1889, the institute became a center of fundamentalism under the guidance of the innovative promoter and president of Quaker Oats, Henry Crowell. Gloege explores the framework for understanding humanity shared by these business and evangelical leaders, whose perspectives clearly differed from those underlying modern scientific theories. At the core of their "corporate evangelical" framework was a modern individualism understood primarily in terms of economic relations.Conservative evangelicalism and modern business grew symbiotically, transforming the ways that Americans worshipped, worked, and consumed. Gilded Age evangelicals initially understood themselves primarily as new "Christian workers--employees of God guided by their divine contract, the Bible. But when these ideas were put to revolutionary ends by Populists, corporate evangelicals reimagined themselves as savvy religious consumers and reformulated their beliefs. Their consumer-oriented "orthodoxy" displaced traditional creeds and undermined denominational authority, forever altering the American religious landscape. Guaranteed pure of both liberal theology and Populist excesses, this was a new form of old-time religion not simply compatible with modern consumer capitalism but uniquely dependent on it.
Guard Duty
by Sharon Dunn"If you tell, you die."As a potential murder witness, rookie K-9 police officer Valerie Salgado is living with a death threat and caring for her young niece. And things get worse when FBI agent Trevor Lewis comes to Sagebrush, Texas. In exchange for her help on his case, Trevor offers Valerie protection, but Trevor has more walls around him than a maximum-security prison. And now Valerie must convince him that she, her niece and her K-9 partner would make the perfect family for him, if they can stay alive....Texas K-9 Unit: These lawmen solve the toughest cases with the help of their brave canine partners
Guarda tu alma: Cuidando la parte más importante de ti
by John OrtbergEl alma es la clave de nuestra vida; es la que une nuestro corazón, nuestra mente y nuestro espíritu. Sin embargo, ¿qué es en realidad? En Guarda tu alma, John Ortberg utiliza un formato popular y repleto de anécdotas para tratar el tema de lo que es nuestra alma, y de cómo podemos cuidar de ella en un mundo que con mucha frecuencia nos olvidamos de que existe en cada uno de nosotros, esperando a que la alimentemos.
Guarded Secrets
by Leann Harris"If I die, it won't be an accident."At the time, Lilly Burkstrom brushed aside her ex-husband's words. Then he dies—"accidentally"—in a convenience store robbery, and she starts to wonder. Turning to the police doesn't help. They don't see the danger closing in on her, not even when someone breaks into her house and her ex-husband's apartment. Only Detective Jonathan Littledeer understands her fears, having lost his own family. He's determined to keep the single mom safe. He's not going to let another "accident" claim Lilly or her daughter before he can bring the killer's guarded secrets to light.
Guarded by Christ: Knowing the God Who Rescues and Keeps Us
by Heather HollemanHeather Holleman used to live a fragile life, a prisoner to fear, anxiety, and despair. Like many younger women, she knew Jesus, but she wasn&’t strong in Him. Her search for comfort seemed unending. Then one day, while reading a simple statement in Scripture, &“God guards the lives of his faithful ones&” (Psalm 97:10), that all began to change. In Guarded by Christ: Knowing the God Who Rescues and Keeps Us, Heather guides women through a series of practical mental shifts that immensely helped her live strong in the Lord. Learn how in Jesus, you are guarded: By righteousness instead of condemnationBy peace instead of anxietyBy hope instead of despairBy the Holy Spirit&’s power instead of self-effortBy a crucified life instead of a self-important oneWe all need maturity in Christ that prepares us not just to endure anything, but to live from the strength and peace of Jesus in every season. Guarded by Christ will help women cultivate this maturity, reconnecting them with the Savior who rescues, keeps, and holds us with His love.
Guarded by Christ: Knowing the God Who Rescues and Keeps Us
by Heather HollemanHeather Holleman used to live a fragile life, a prisoner to fear, anxiety, and despair. Like many younger women, she knew Jesus, but she wasn&’t strong in Him. Her search for comfort seemed unending. Then one day, while reading a simple statement in Scripture, &“God guards the lives of his faithful ones&” (Psalm 97:10), that all began to change. In Guarded by Christ: Knowing the God Who Rescues and Keeps Us, Heather guides women through a series of practical mental shifts that immensely helped her live strong in the Lord. Learn how in Jesus, you are guarded: By righteousness instead of condemnationBy peace instead of anxietyBy hope instead of despairBy the Holy Spirit&’s power instead of self-effortBy a crucified life instead of a self-important oneWe all need maturity in Christ that prepares us not just to endure anything, but to live from the strength and peace of Jesus in every season. Guarded by Christ will help women cultivate this maturity, reconnecting them with the Savior who rescues, keeps, and holds us with His love.
Guarded by the Marshal
by Sharee StoverTracking a fugitive… and shielding an infant. When police chief Dani Fontaine gets an emergency call, she never expects to be ambushed by gunfire—or to find her friend&’s abandoned baby. Now Dani must keep the child safe, while evading assailants and investigating a leak in her department. And that means working with Deputy US Marshal Beckham Walsh, the man who almost destroyed her career. Protecting a child while searching for stolen weapons becomes more perilous at every turn. And with a target on their backs and multiple suspects, it could be their deadliest mission yet…From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Guarded by the Soldier (Justice Seekers #2)
by Laura ScottHe’ll put his life on the line…If it means protecting a little boy and his pregnant mom.After months of searching, security expert Ryker Tillman finally finds Olivia Habush and her young son—just as they are attacked by armed mercenaries. Now safeguarding Olivia, her unborn child and little Aaron is the former special ops soldier’s new mission. But to save the family burrowing into his heart, Ryker must figure out why someone wants them dead…USA TODAY Bestselling Author
Guardian Angels: How to Contact & Work with Angelic Protectors
by Richard WebsterMeet Your Closest Friend and Ally: Your Guardian AngelYou are never truly alone because your very own guardian angel walks beside you wherever you go, surrounding you with unconditional love. Drawing on research from Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, bestselling author Richard Webster teaches you how to communicate with your angel through meditations, crystals, rituals, prayers, visualizations, and more. He covers how to ask for guidance, protection, and spiritual aid as well as how to work with your celestial supporter to heal yourself, let go of negative emotions, and improve your self-esteem. Explore the history of these spiritual beings and discover stories of people who regularly communicated with their angels, such as Socrates and Lorna Byrne. With Richard's guidance, you will learn everything you need to know about these radiant personal protectors and strengthen your connection to your everlasting companion.
Guardian of Justice
by Carol StewardTiny Antelope Springs, Colorado, had provided a place for police officer Dallas Brooks to forget about the big-city trauma that had almost destroyed him three years ago. Now drug dealers threatened to take over his small town, targeting the schools and ripping apart families. Suddenly Dallas was back in the fray. He vowed to just do his job, not get emotionally involved. But beautiful social worker Kira Matthews was right beside him, putting her heart on the line, asking him to care about people again--asking him to care about her. Pretending he didn't was his toughest fight yet.
Guardian of the Veil
by Gregory SpencerWhat if the fabric of our world were stretching or tearing...or getting thinner...and we could step through that veil into another world? It's been a month since the Misfits -- four friends who like to commiserate -- were catapulted out of their adventures in the land of Welken and back into an ordinary summer in the small town of Skinner, Oregon. Mysterious reminders of those exciting days begin popping up everywhere. A mountain lion. A sailboat. A children's story. Could Lizbeth, Bennu, Len, and Angie be needed, once again, in Welken? If so, for what purpose? And things seem different this time. Are little signs of Welken rippling through Skinner? Do the multiplying wonders mean that two worlds are about to collide? Or has Welken been within the Misfits' reach all along, but they just hadn't seen it?
Guardian's Watch
by Hope White Elisabeth ReesDANGEROUS HOLIDAY SECRETSCovert Christmas by Hope WhiteWhen a man is shot and left for dead on Echo Mountain, search-and-rescue K-9 handler Breanna McBride wants answers. All the victim can recall is that his first name is Scott, and that someone wants him silenced. While Breanna investigates, she must ignore the attraction between them. But as the two close in on the truth, she becomes the killer’s next target…Covert Cargo by Elisabeth ReesUndercover navy SEAL Dillon Randall is investigating a human trafficking ring off the California coast. When Beth Forrester unwittingly becomes a target of the traffickers, Dillon’s mission suddenly includes protecting her. Now he has to win Beth’s trust—while keeping his true identity a secret. But he’s finding it hard to maintain his cover around the woman working her way into his heart.
Guardian: Protection Detail Duty Bound Guardian Trail Of Evidence (Classified K-9 Unit Ser. #1)
by Terri ReedPROTECTING THE SINGLE MOM When a fellow FBI agent is kidnapped and a protected witness vanishes, Leo Gallagher will stop at nothing to find them both. So when he discovers a link between the case and a single mother in Wyoming, Leo and his trusty K-9 partner rush to question Alicia Duncan. Could she be the key to locating the missing persons? Not if a killer has anything to say about it. Someone is determined to keep Alicia from talking, so Leo and his chocolate Lab must keep her and her little boy safe on their family ranch. With danger lurking around every corner, Leo must work overtime to not lose another person who's important to him.
Guardian: They chose to protect her. But forgot to guard their hearts.
by Heather BurchVigilance. The mission to safeguard Nikki Youngblood depends on the fragile alliance of two half-angel, half-human guardians, both struggling with intense feelings for the girl who has been assigned to their care. Mace, steadfast and deeply in love, wants to protect Nikki at all costs, while Raven’s loyalty to Nikki finds him advocating for her independence and battling his own darker inclinations. At the same time, Nikki finds it harder and harder to choose between the two heavenly beings she may never have. Dangers intensify, and tensions between Mace and Raven flare as the purpose of their mission becomes clear. Can their defenses hold up to master manipulator Damon Vessler and the powerful secret he holds regarding Nikki’s heritage? Can anyone protect Nikki from her true purpose and destiny?
Guardianes de la pureza: Una guía para padres para ganar la guerra contra los medios de comunicación, la presión de grupo, y
by Julie HiramineComo criar niños ingenuos en un mundo pervertidoEste mundo en que vivimos está llegando a los corazones y las mentes de nuestros hijos, formándolos y moldeándolos en una réplica de sus valores, tendencias y visiones del mundo. Guardianes de la pureza le ofrece consejos prácticos para ayudarle a enfrentarse a estas influencias culturales destructivas, mostrándole cómo: · Convertirse en un eficaz guardián de su casa· Tener conversaciones apropiadas de la edad sobre el sexo desde el momento en que comienzan la escuelaAyudar a los adolescentes a practicar un estilo de vida de pureza e integridad
Guardians of Islam: Religious Authority and Muslim Communities of Late Medieval Spain
by Miller Kathryn A.Kathryn A. Miller radically reconceptualizes what she calls the exclave experience of medieval Muslim minorities. By focusing on the legal scholars (faqihs) of fifteenth-century Aragonese Muslim communities and translating little-known and newly discovered texts, she unearths a sustained effort to connect with Muslim coreligionaries and preserve practice and belief in the face of Christian influences.
Guardians of Islam: Religious Authority and Muslim Communities of Late Medieval Spain
by Kathryn MillerMuslim enclaves within non-Islamic polities are commonly believed to have been beleaguered communities undergoing relentless cultural and religious decline. Cut off from the Islamic world, these Muslim groups, it is assumed, passively yielded to political, social, and economic forces of assimilation and acculturation before finally accepting Christian dogma. Kathryn A. Miller radically reconceptualizes what she calls the exclave experience of medieval Muslim minorities. By focusing on the legal scholars (faqihs) of fifteenth-century Aragonese Muslim communities and translating little-known and newly discovered texts, she unearths a sustained effort to connect with Muslim coreligionaries and preserve practice and belief in the face of Christian influences. Devoted to securing and disseminating Islamic knowledge, these local authorities intervened in Christian courts on behalf of Muslims, provided Arabic translations, and taught and advised other Muslims. Miller follows the activities of the faqihs, their dialogue with Islamic authorities in nearby Muslim polities, their engagement with Islamic texts, and their pursuit of traditional ideals of faith. She demonstrates that these local scholars played a critical role as cultural mediators, creating scholarly networks and communal solidarity despite living in an environment dominated by Christianity.
Guardians of Purity: A Parent's Guide to Winning the War Against Media, Peer Pressure, and Eroding Sexual Values
by Julie HiramineRaising PG Kids in an X-Rated WorldThis world we live in is reaching into the hearts and minds of our children, shaping and molding them into a replica of its values, trends, and worldviews. Guardians of Purity gives you practical advice to help you stand against these destructive cultural influences, showing you how to: · Become an effective gatekeeper of your home· Have age-appropriate conversations about sex starting when they head out the door to school· Help teens walk out a lifestyle of purity and integrity
Guardians of the Celtic Way: The Path to Arthurian Fulfillment
by Jill Kelly Richard GerberA channeled overview of the Celtic path of Arthurian fulfillment, a vision of personal and planetary transformation• Gives a detailed explanation and overview of the kingdoms of nature and the devic forces that comprise the Divine Mother's kingdom on Earth• Explains the Celtic calendar and the primary natural forms--animal, stone, tree, flower, plant, and bird--that are activated during the 16-month lunar cycle of emotional growthAccording to the Celtic Way, all spirit forces and forms of nature are here to teach and support every individual in attaining his or her full wisdom status. In this way Earth can become a land of beloveds who have fully embodied the laws of love in sacred partnerships, each individual cocreating with the divine. This is the Arthurian fulfillment. It is only through meeting our innermost fears--our shadows and dragons--and transforming them into love that we may emerge as divine humans empowered to lift the entire planet closer to this sacred vision of the peaceable kingdom restored.Instructed by the guardians of the Other World, trees, animals, and other Earth spirits, Celtic scholar Jill Kelly outlines the cosmology of Celtic mysticism that orders the Divine Mother's kingdom on Earth and that calls humanity to awaken to its sacred potential. Guardians of the Celtic Way describes the 142 planes of the soul's descent into the separation from the One, explains the Celtic calendar and how the forces of nature interact with earthly cycles to assist us in bringing about spiritual fulfillment, and gently calls us to follow the Celtic path of ascension and establish Heaven on Earth.
Guarding Her Christmas Secret: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (K-9 Companions #27)
by Jill Weatherholt'Tis the season for second chances and a special puppy After the tragic loss of her family, schoolteacher Hannah Simpson hopes coordinating her new town&’s holiday festival will keep her mind busy and her past hidden. That is, until she&’s forced to work with dog trainer Cody Beckett. As the recently appointed guardian of two of Hannah&’s students, Cody sees too much for Hannah to be able to hide her mental health struggles. But as the two of them clash over budgets and event ideas, will a pair of matchmaking twins and a service puppy in training make Hannah and Cody realize a future together is the perfect plan?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.K-9 Companions Book 1: Their Unbreakable Bond by Deb KastnerBook 2: Finding Her Way Back by Lisa CarterBook 3: The Veteran's Vow by Jill LynnBook 4: Her Easter Prayer by Lee Tobin McClainBook 5: Earning Her Trust by Brenda MintonBook 6: Guarding His Secret by Jill KemererBook 7: An Unlikely Alliance by Toni ShilohBook 9: A Reason to Stay by Deb KastnerBook 10: The Veteran's Holiday Home by Lee Tobin McClainBook 11: An Alaskan Christmas Promise by Belle CalhouneBook 12: A Steadfast Companion by Myra JohnsonBook 14: A Friend to Trust by Lee Tobin McClainBook 15: Her Alaskan Companion by Heidi McCahanBook 16: A Companion for Christmas by Lee Tobin McClainBook 17: Her Christmas Healing by Mindy ObenhausBook 18: Finding Their Way Back by Jenna MindelBook 19: Their Inseparable Bond by Jill WeatherholtBook 20: Bonding with the Babies by Deb KastnerBook 21: Her Son's Faithful Companion by Jill WeatherholtBook 22: Training the K-9 Companion by Jill KemererBook 23: A Companion for His Son by Lee Tobin McClainBook 24: Her Loyal Companion by Heidi MainBook 25: A K-9 Christmas Reunion by Lisa CarterBook 26: His Christmas Salvation by Lee Tobin McClainBook 27: Guarding Her Christmas Secret by Jill WeatherholtBook 28: A Faithful Guardian by Louise M. GougeBook 29: The Veteran's Valentine Helper by Lee Tobin McClainBook 30: Rescue on the Farm by Allie Pleiter
Guarding His Child
by Karen KirstHe&’s in a killer&’s sights… But it&’s not just his life in danger. Rancher Nash Wilder is just coming to terms with his surprise fatherhood when bullets start flying. His child&’s mother has been murdered, and he&’ll have to trust his nemesis, Deputy Skye Saddler, to keep them from following in her fate. Is the killer out for revenge or after his daughter? Can Nash and Skye put their differences aside to make sure they all live to see tomorrow?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Guarding His Secret Son
by Laura ScottA baby is in danger… and protecting him might be deadly. After discovering that he has a son and that the baby&’s mother was murdered, Chief Deputy Garrett Nichols takes infant Micah and midwife Liz Templeton on the run. He vows to protect them as they race to uncover why the baby is a target. But danger lurks around every corner and time is running out. Can they track down the truth…before the killer silences them forever?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.