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The God of All Comfort (Faith Classics Ser.)
by Hannah Whitall SmithAn agnostic, on discussing the subject of religion with the author, told her: "If you Christians want to make us agnostics inclined to look into your religion, you must be more comfortable in the possession of it yourselves. The Christians I meet seem to me to be the most uncomfortable people anywhere around. I, for one, do not care to have that sort of religion." As a result, The God of All Comfort was written. Far from the abundant life promised by Christ, most Christians live in defeat and despair. The object of this book is to reveal the secret of this abundant life and victory over defeat, to bring genuine and enduring joy into the lives of troubled Christians, to show that everything Christ promised is available today to all believers, and to put within reach of every Christian that deep and lasting peace and comfort in the soul that nothing earthly can disturb. Both God's part and man's part are explained. Colorful illustrations and anecdotes and picturesque language illuminate every page, clarifying the vital message of this book.
The God of All Comfort
by Hannah Whitall SmithThis precious volume illuminates the true meaning and message of God, particularly in this age of so much doubt and fear: Become closer to God, believe what He has promised, and your troubled hearts will be filled with joy, for He will supply your needs, He will provide deep and lasting peace and comfort.
God of All Creation: Life Lessons from Pets and Wildlife
by James Robison"Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?"--MATTHEW 6:26 God of All Creation recounts how a miniature dachshund taught her owner, James Robison, profound insights about life, faith, and God's care for all of His creation. A devoted dog lover and co-host of the television program Life Today, James shares how the antics of his own dog, Princess, as well as observations from all animalsin creation, reveal "expressions of God's love, lessons of His grace, warnings about sin, and other eternal truths." Heart-warming stories and winsome line drawings bring to life the lessons James has learned from his pets and creatures living in the wild. And through his inspiration and spiritual insights, you, too, will learn to know God's voice, to submit to Him, and to trust Him with your every need. "I love that James did this book!" --BETH MOORE"You are about to read some poignant lessons we can learn from pets and all creatures--a clear revelation of the love God has for each of us. I share what I've learned as I've watched, held, and loved our little Princess and as I've watched wild animals in nature. Only a God who truly loves us as individuals could bless us with such treasured moments with our pets and wildlife, if we will just take notice... "A friend once said, 'If you can't see God in everything, you won't see God in anything.' In this book we will explore...eternal truths as we consider our pets and other awesome residents of God's vast creation."--JAMES ROBISON
God of All Things: Rediscovering the Sacred in an Everyday World
by Andrew WilsonAbstract theology is overrated. In the contemporary West, we're desperately in need of rediscovering God through ordinary, physical things we see in the world around us.Jesus did it all the time. He mentioned a lily, sparrow, sheep, coin, fish, harvest, banquet, lamp, stone, seed, and vineyard to teach about the kingdom of God. In the Old Testament, too, God repeatedly describes himself and his saving work in relation to physical things such as a rock, horn, eagle, shelter, cedar, lion, shield, wave, ox, and so on. "Ask the beasts, and they will teach you; the birds of the heavens, and they will tell you; or the bushes of the earth, and they will teach you" (Job 12:7-8).In God of All Things, pastor and author Andrew Wilson explores glimpses of the sacred in created things, finding in them illustrations of the character and gospel of God. As humans, we encounter glory through stars and awe through storms. We learn about humanity through dust and about Jesus's death on our behalf through trees and bread and wine. Ultimately, we meet God in his creation. It is a gallery full of sketches, paintings, and portraits revealing our Maker and Savior.Wilson presents a variety of created marvels--from figs and galaxies to viruses, pigs, and honey--that reveal the gospel in everyday life and fuel worship and joy in God.
The God of Circumstances: Why can we rest in Him?
by Danilo H. GomesWhy so much anxiety if there are powerful hands taking care of the circumstances? Anxiety and fear of failure are feelings that completely overshadow the beauty of life. Many hearts don't know what it's like to have peace, because they don't truly know God's sovereignty. We know that the Lord's power is immeasurable, but how can we understand divine sovereignty and human control? The work "The God of Circumstances" clarifies, with simplicity, the existing confusion between the control of the Almighty and human control over circumstances, and offers profound truths, capable of bringing peace to afflicted and frightened hearts. The time has come to rest in the arms of the One who has more power than we can imagine.
The God of Comfort: 100 Bible Verses to Soothe Your Spirit
by ZondervanDoes anxiety interfere with your joy? God knew His people would suffer from anxiety even though He warned us not to worry about our lives. But He didn't leave us alone to suffer from the worry that life brings.In The God of Comfort, you'll find Scripture and reflections that will guide, support, and assure you that God is with you through every trial. God's Word is chock-full of rich insight on everything from trusting the Lord, to bringing your troubles to Him in prayer, to finding refreshment for your soul. This beautiful book is perfect for your own bedside table or as gift for a friend who is going through a particularly worrying time.
God of Earth: Finding Jesus In A Holy, Hopeful Creation
by Kristin Swenson"Wonderfully penned meditations on the basic questions Christianity - and humanity - now face" - Professor Larry Rasmussen, author of Earth Honoring Faith: Religious Ethics in a New Key. <P><P>"Informed by rich appeal to religious mystery, voiced in poetic imagery and cadence… offers thick attentiveness to the world" - Professor Walter Brueggemann, author of God, Neighbor, Empire: The Excess of Divine Fidelity and the Command of Common Good <P><P>"Seeker and visionary biblical scholar, Kristin Swenson blows past petrified Christian traditions to shine light on a profoundly radical new way to experience God" - Stephanie Pearson, contributing editor, Outside magazine. <P><P>"Calls us to heal and be healed... Fresh and poetic... opens a path for pilgrims seeking new ways of seeing and living with faith on the earth." Professor Cliff Edwards, author of Van Gogh and God: A Creative Spiritual Quest <P><P>"...Motivates and empowers readers to stretch ideas of God as they care, in love and awe, for the earth." - Reverend Pat Watkins, United Methodist Missionary for the Care of God's Creation <P><P>What happens if we imagine the Jesus of Christian theology to be realized in the nonhuman natural world around us? Basic to Christian belief is the notion that God, the creator of all, inhabited the earth in order to call to us. God of Earth embraces this central premise of Christianity - Jesus as both fully divine and fully human - and then allows for the possibility that such a Jesus need not be limited to a human man. What if Jesus were "God of earth" - not only over earth but also in and through it? As Swenson tracks that question through the cycle of a church year, she invites readers to reconsider our relationship to the nonhuman natural world and so experience new dimensions of the sacred and new possibilities for hope and healing.
The God of His Word Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video (God of The Way)
by Kathie Lee GiffordGod&’s love for you is the same yesterday, today, and forever.If you want to know about God, all you have to do is open the pages of his Word. The Bible reveals that God is a creator and lover of justice. He is all-powerful and merciful. He is wise and shines the light of his truth to guide you. He is a God of all people, for he sent his only Son into the world, so that &“whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life&” (John 3:16).In this six-session video Bible study, bestselling authors Kathie Lee Gifford and Rabbi Jason Sobel explore some of the names for God used in Scripture and reveal what they say about his nature and character. You will discover—as so many of the men and women in Scripture discovered before you—that God&’s love, mercy, and care for his creation never changes. The God of his Word always keeps his Word . . . and he promises to always care for you.Each session includes clips from The Way oratorios, featuring Kathie Lee Gifford and other well-known personalities, that bring the story of Scripture to life with contemporary orchestral arrangements, powerful narration, and stunning visuals.This study guide includes:Individual access to six streaming video sessionsA guide to best practices for leading a groupVideo notes and a comprehensive structure for group discussion timePersonal study for deeper reflection between sessionsSessions and video run times:God of Creation (20:00)God of Mercy (19:30)God of Power (19:00)God of Wisdom (20:00)God of Light (21:00)God of All People (21:00)This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:The study guide itself—with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a leader's guide.An individual access code to stream all video sessions online. (You don&’t need to buy a DVD!)Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2028. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.
The God of Hope
by Dan R. Dick Jr.Everyone experiences feelings of hopelessness, and sometimes those dark feelings seem like they will linger forever. Hopelessness can arise when dealing with family or friends; or perhaps with the loss of a job, the end of a relationship, or the beginning of a tough financial season. In times of great distress, our God brings us comfort, compassion, and of course, hope. The God of Hope guides our hearts, helping us find hope and healing in His word. God's hope for individuals, humanity, and the world fill the pages of the Bible, and stories of His work in our hearts when hope seems to fail are endless. Full Scripture passages and reflections drawn from every book of the Bible will offer readers a deeper understanding of the hope God offers to us daily. Each author explains the historical and theological aspects of God's blessings of hope, so we can better apply His Word to every situation. For the reader who needs help seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, The God of Hope is the perfect choice. Features include: Scripture passages and reflections from each book of the BibleHistorical, theological, and practical exploration of hope
The God of Hope and the End of the World
by John PolkinghorneIn this engaging book, a leading scientist-theologian draws on ideas from science, scripture, and theology to address the question of hope and disillusionment found in the bible and other sources.
The God of Intimacy and Action
by Mary Albert Darling Tony CampoloPraise for The God of Intimacy and Action"Tony Campolo...and Mary Darling...are like gunpowder and a spark. The result is a dynamite book that many have been waiting a long time for."--Relevant Magazine"In 25 years, when we look back as journalists chronicling this era of religious reawakening--this book likely will turn up as a classic....This book is both a manifesto--and a sturdy guidebook--for the journey of reclaiming much that has been lost."--David Crumm, founder of Read the Spirit"Tony Campolo and Mary Darling...are two first rate minds grappling with classical and contemporary theology, and then adding to that a set of concrete practices...The Network of Spiritual Progressives (including those of us who are not Christian) can draw much wisdom and guidance from this book."--Tikkun Magazine"I know both Tony and Mary personally and can testify to the genuineness of their search for spiritual wholeness. It is a search that always holds in creative tension a profound intimacy with God through Christ with a vigorous engagement in the social realities of our day."--Richard J. Foster, author of Celebration of Discipline"Darling and Campolo sift through the dirt of Christendom and uncover the precious treasures of our faith."--Shane Claiborne, founding member of The Simple Way community; author of The Irresistible Revolution; and recovering sinner
God of Justice: The IJM Institute Global Church Curriculum
by Abraham GeorgeThe level of injustice in the world is staggering. The church can respond. International Justice Mission (IJM) has rescued thousands of people from oppression and violence. IJM also partners with thousands of churches to help them live out the mandate of Isaiah 1:17: to seek justice, rescue the oppressed and care for orphans and widows. Christians need to be equipped and mobilized to be the hands and feet of Jesus to those who are vulnerable and oppressed. The God of Justice is a twelve-session, discussion-based curriculum from IJM that explores the biblical narrative of justice throughout the whole of Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation. Through the participatory study of Scripture, Christians will explore God's call to engage in bringing about justice on earth. While coming to a deeper knowledge and understanding of biblical justice, participants will draw personal application for the pursuit of justice ministry in their individual lives and the wider church. Prepare to have your heart and mind engaged, to be instructed by Scripture, and to be challenged by real-life stories of people freed by the God of justice. This curriculum will help you and your church bring freedom, restoration and reconciliation to those in need. Discover how God reveals himself to those who join him on his justice journey!
God of Liberty: A Religious History of the American Revolution
by Thomas S. KiddBefore the Revolutionary War, America was a nation divided by different faiths. But when the war for independence sparked in 1776, colonists united under the banner of religious freedom. Evangelical frontiersmen and Deist intellectuals set aside their differences to defend a belief they shared, the right to worship freely. Inspiring an unlikely but powerful alliance, it was the idea of religious liberty that brought the colonists together in the battle against British tyranny. In God of Liberty, historian Thomas S. Kidd argues that the improbable partnership of evangelicals and Deists saw America through the Revolutionary War, the ratification of the Constitution, and the election of Thomas Jefferson in 1800. A thought-provoking reminder of the crucial role religion played in the Revolutionary era, God of Liberty represents both a timely appeal for spiritual diversity and a groundbreaking excavation of how faith powered the American Revolution.
God of Love
by Mirabai StarrGod of Love is Mirabai Starr's passionate and personal exploration of the interconnected wisdom of the three Abrahamic faiths. She shares an overview of essential teachings, stories of saints and spiritual masters, prophetic calls for peace and justice, and for the first time in print, deeply engaging narratives from her own spiritual experiences. She guides readers to recognize the teachings and practices that unify rather then divide the three religions, and sheds light on the interspiritual perspective, which celebrates the Divine in all paths. It is Mirabai's hope that this book will serve as a reminder that a dedication to lovingkindness is the highest expression of faith for all three religions.EARLY REVIEWS FOR God of Love"Mirabai Starr takes us out dancing with the One. God of Love is a confluence of the currents of Judaism, Islam and Christianity all emptying into the great ocean of Love."-Ram Dass, Author Be Here Now"In a time of division between people, this book - which is a masterful blend of research, storytelling, poetry, and memoir - is like a sacred magnet, pulling on the spiritual heart of all seekers."-Elizabeth Lesser, Cofounder, Omega Institute; Author, Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow"Mirabai Starr writes of the divine from a luminous gene inherited by only a few. We hear The True Song in each word she attributes to the holy. It is more than just her song; it is the Melody of the Spheres translated by an astute musician. We are always touched by the genuine in her call to the reader to love and love well, to see with the sacred eye of beauty."-Ondrea & Stephen Levine, Authors Embracing the Beloved"Mirabai's book has brought me great consolation."-Daniel Berrigan, S. J. activist-priest; Author, No Gods but One"This book brilliantly reminds us that in the heart of the Abrahamic traditions there burns a singular divine flame."-Rev. Robert V. Thompson, Author A Voluptuous God"A wonderful and 'perfect' book. Highly recommended."-Rabbi David A. Cooper, Author God Is a Verb"[God of Love] will expand your vision and inspire your search; I recommend it with great joy." -Andrew Harvey, Author The Hope: A Guide to Sacred Activism"At home in the three great Abrahamic traditions, Mirabai Starr takes us on a deeply personal journey 'Toward the One,' exploring aspects of the 'God of Love' as seen through the eyes of Jewish, Christian and Muslim mystics. This is a book which will delight the seeker of sacred connections between these traditions and those who look forward to a day when Jerusalem, the city shared by all these faiths, will be a house of prayer for all people."-Reb Netanel Miles-Yepez, Co-Author A Heart Afire: Stories and Teachings of the Early Hasidic Masters
The God of Monkey Science: People of Faith in a Modern Scientific World
by Janet Kellogg RayHow to hold true to your faith and embrace modern scienceEver since the Scopes Monkey Trial in the early twentieth century, American evangelicals have considered scientists public enemy #1. But this antipathy to modern science turned deadly during the COVID-19 crisis, when white evangelicals snubbed precautions and vaccines. Herself an evangelical Christian and a science educator, Janet Kellogg Ray explains how we got here and how to fix it.As the follow-up to Baby Dinosaurs on the Ark?, this lively volume covers evolution as well as the coronavirus pandemic, vaccines, climate change, and the frontiers of genetic research. Ray explains the facts accessibly and with verve. Along the way, she vividly narrates the scientific achievements—and political and religious drama—that got us to where we are today.Ultimately, Ray calls for evangelicals to speak to science, rather than deny it. We need Christian ethics now more than ever to determine how best to act in light of current scientific data and for love of neighbor. If you&’re afraid of science hurting your faith, this book will show you how to be true to both.
The God of New Beginnings: How the Power of Relationship Brings Hope and Redeems Lives
by Dean Merrill Matt Roberts Rob CowlesNearly everyone has someone in their circle of acquaintances who struggles—an out-of-control friend or relative whose habits or relationships are in chaos. Is there any hope, or is he or she doomed to self-destruction?Pastors Rob Cowles and Matt Roberts say God is equal to the challenge! New beginnings are possible, no matter how broken, devastated, or crazy someone’s life may be. Yet today’s churches don’t do messy very well.The Genesis Project is a network of believers whose goal is to plant churches in dark places, targeting people who don’t normally “do” church. Reaching drug addicts, convicts, strippers, and gang members, they’ve seen God do some amazing things with seemingly hopeless lives. The God of New Beginnings tells these dramatic stories, offering practical wisdom for breaking through the darkness in a person’s life: Pursuing real relationships Opening up true stories Pulling together safe communities Getting honest about sin Extending God’s forgiveness and freedom Helping people reset their lives and habits Coping with ongoing complications Not giving up when setbacks occur Freely sharing the victories Keeping the faith life simple Love never fails. And when we incorporate God’s love into our lives and relationships, redemption is possible.
The God Of Old: Inside The Lost World Of The Bible
by James L. KugelA portrait of God as envisioned by early Israelites describes him as an accessible inhabitant of a parallel spiritual world who was human-like in appearance and who often made himself known to people.
The God Of Peace: Toward A Theology Of Nonviolence
by John Dear"The God of peace is never glorified by human violence." Thomas Merton <P><P> 'The God of Peace', John Dear's classic theology of nonviolence, broke new ground when it was first published as a breakthrough toward a new understanding of scripture, theology, social concerns and churches issues--from the perspective of Gospel nonviolence, in the tradition of Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Dorothy Day. <P><P> This ground-breaking study begins not just with the culture of violence, but the nonviolence of God, and the revolutionary nonviolence of Jesus. From the start, John Dear explores traditional areas of theology, such as Christology, Trinitarian Theology, anthropology, sin, redemption, theodicy, salvation, ecclesiology, eschatology, spirituality, liturgy, Catholic social teaching, the "just war theory,", feminism, liberation theology and the consistent ethic of life. This text will help university and theology students pursuing the theology and spirituality of nonviolence, as well as ordinary Christians and activists interested in the crucial connection between war and violence, and God and nonviolence.
God of Salvation: Soteriology in Theological Perspective (British Literature In Context In The Long Eighteenth Century Ser.)
by Murray A. RaeThe theology of salvation stands at the heart of the Christian faith. Very often the structure of Christian salvation is seen in terms of a single theme, such as atonement for sins, forgiveness, liberation or friendship with God. It is easy to reduce soteriology to a matter of merely personal experience, or to see salvation as just a solution to a human problem. This book explores a vital yet often neglected aspect of Christian confession - the essential relationship between the nature of salvation and the character of the God who saves. In what ways does God's saving outreach reflect God's character? How might a Christian depiction of salvation best bear witness to these features? What difference might it make to start with the identity of God as encountered in the gospel, then view everything else in the light of that? In addressing these questions, this book offers fresh appraisals of a range of major themes in theology: the nature of creaturely existence; the relationship between divine purposes and material history; the holiness, love and judgement of God; the atoning work of Jesus Christ; election, justification and the nature of faith; salvation outside the church; human and non-human ends; the nature of eschatological fellowship with God. In looking at these issues in the light of God's identity, the authors offer a stimulating and tightly-argued reassessment of what a Christian theology of salvation ought to resemble, and ask what the implications might be for Christian life and witness in the world today.
The God of Second Chances: Experiencing His Grace for the Best of Your Life
by Stephen ArterburnWe've all heard the story. An ungrateful son leaves the security of home and his loving father in search of something bigger and better. However, it doesn't work out as he planned and soon he finds himself surrounded by pig slop, with this lesson learned: There's no place like home.Author Stephen Arterburn shares how the world's promise of power, pleasure, and possessions seduced him off the straight and narrow path. His story is one of God's redemptive grace in the midst of emptiness and despair. Arterburn's turning point came when he made the life-changing realization that only God could satisfy the longings of his heart and restore what he had destroyed.Is your child going through a "prodigal" period? Are you yourself searching for something or someone to fill the emptiness of your soul? Let this book introduce you to The God of Second Chances.
The God of Second Chances, Experiencing His Grace for the Rest of Your Life
by Stephen ArterburnOne of the greatest misconceptions is the belief that accepting Christ automatically assures us of a life free from problems. The truth is, all of us have made mistakes, and we will continue to make them long after our initial commitments to Christ. The differences in our lives will be found in how we handle our problems-whether we just give up or whether we reach beyond ourselves for the help of Someone greater. In The God of Second Chances, best-selling author Stephen Arterburn invites us to experience, as he has, the redemptive love of God. Breaking the destructive, painful cyde of sin and its consequences is not easy, and it often requires a transformation beyond what we know to be possible. But when we discover the courage to believe that nothing is impossible with God, we suddenly find ourselves face-to-face with His infinite grace. And it is this surprise of that grace that is so life-changing...enabling us to turn our pain into lessons of faith. Stephen Arterburn is the founder of New Life Clinics, the largest provider of Christian counseling and treatment throughout the United States and Canada and is also the host of the nationally syndicated New Life Live! daily radio program heard on over one hundred outlets and at www.newlife.com.
God of the Big Bang: How Modern Science Affirms the Creator
by PhD Leslie WickmanPh.D. expert in astronautical and aeronautical engineering provides good news for believers - new scientific research supports the idea that the universe was created by God.
The God of the Dangerous Sermon
by Frank A. ThomasLearn to engage with a dangerous God, to preach the sermons your community needs today. Every sermon has a theology, and a god of that theology behind it. Preaching is more effective, and has more integrity when preachers understand the god behind their theology. Specifically, whether the god is a universal God, like the one expressed by Christ and the Christian faith, or a tribal god, which is sometimes dressed up to resemble Christianity but is something else entirely. Frank A. Thomas culminates his exploration of the Dangerous Sermon with this book, which leads readers through the process of identifying and understanding the gods behind theology, and their connection to preaching. The reader is equipped to discern the metaphors, symbols, and rhetorical indicators which point to the god a preacher is serving and calling others to serve.
God of the Empty-Handed: Poverty, Power and the Kingdom of God
by Jayakumar ChristianHow can the Kingdom of God transform the powerlessness of the poor?Jayakumar Christian argues that in order to provide sustainable solutions to powerlessness, poverty and oppression, it is critical to challenge and redefine power from the perspective of the kingdom of God. Only when we realise that we are all 'empty-handed' before God can broken relationships be restored.'This is an important book. Written by a deeply experienced and thoughtful practitioner, it is theologically deep and fundamentally sound in terms of its social science. This is a must-read for any Christian interested in working for transformation among the poor' (Dr Bryant L Myers, Professor of International Development, Fuller Theological Seminary).'Jayakumar has worked among the poor for more than 30 years and demonstrates a profound personal relationship with 'the God of the Empty-Handed'. This is a modern classic and this revised edition is a major contribution to development thinking and practice in the twenty-first century' (Revd Tim Costello, CEO, World Vision Australia).
God of the Fairy Tale: Finding Truth in the Land of Make-Believe
by Jim WareWhat Treasures Are Hidden in the Enchanted Woods? More than just bedtime traditions, more than simple children's literature, the most enduring stories are echoes of the greatest of all stories, the Gospel. God of the Fairy Tale is a collection of spiritual reflections on the truths found in classic fairy tales, truths that point us to the ultimate Truth about God, redemption, and ourselves. Delving into twenty classic folk and fairy tales, God of the Fairy Tale leads us into the mystical landscape of elves, goblins, and talking animals to reveal the jewels of truth that hide inside these most simple of stories. Through the fables of Snow White, Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, and many others, we discover a perspective not unlike that of the Bible-a world of people trying to be something more, questing to do good in a realm fraught with evil, where a turn of the tables leaves the strong defeated and the weak victorious. Each tale is presented along with a meditation on the spiritual and theological themes present. God of the Fairy Tale will warm your heart with a world of characters, creatures, and circumstances that spin an entertaining yarn and affirm the most essential Christian worldviews.