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Experiencing Spiritual Intimacy: Women of Faith Study Guide Series (Women of Faith Study Guide Series)
by Christa J. Kinde Women of FaithWomen of Faith, renowned for their unique combination of personality and truth, offer fresh new messages in their fourth series of popular topical study guides. Titles include: Receiving God's Goodness Experiencing Spiritual Intimacy Contagious Joy Understanding Purpose Each study guide, teeming with insights and quotes from the conference speakers provides twelve weeks of Bible study, a leader's guide for small groups, and a special take-home reminder for each week's lesson.
Find the Fire: Ignite Your Inspiration--and Make Work Exciting Again
by Scott MautzWouldn&’t you love to feel as engaged and energized as you were on day one? The key is to quit waiting for it to happen and take control of the process yourself.Once upon a time, you probably learned the thrill of a good day&’s work and were inspired to work harder and accomplish more. Then the honeymoon ended, burnout set in, and you began going through the motions uninspired.?In Find the Fire, discover how you can shake off the malaise and dial up the motivation. Whether you're wrestling with fear, disconnectedness, boredom, lack of creative outlets, overwhelm, or other issues, you will find applicable insights, exercises, inspiring stories, checklists, and more as you learn about the nine forces that drain inspiration.In this compelling book, you will learn how to:reconnect with your coworkers and managers,boost your self-confidence and personal presence,and how to stay in control during tough times.Discover how to empower yourself, not waiting for others to fill that need, and how you can still produce work you&’re proud of, even after many years of performing the same tasks.You&’ve probably been asking yourself lately what inspires you now. But the more applicable question is, how did you lose the inspiration you once had in the first place? Learn to find that again.
Reclaiming the Lost Art of Biblical Meditation: Find True Peace in Jesus
by Robert J. MorganDiscover how to connect with God and grow spiritually as you practice biblical meditation.Do you long to deepen your intimacy with the Lord? To find a sense of soul-steadying peace? To lessen anxiety, reduce stress, and develop emotional strength? Then stop. Pause. And find the peace of meditation in a biblically sound way so you can be still and connect with God. More than two hundred times in the Bible, we are told to meditate, ponder, or think on, focusing our hearts and minds on God's Word and on Jesus. &“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight.&” (Psalm 19:14)In Reclaiming the Lost Art of Biblical Meditation, trusted Pastor Robert Morgan leads you through a journey into biblical meditation, which, he says, is thinking Scripture—not just reading Scripture or studying Scripture or even thinking about Scripture—but thinking Scripture, contemplating, visualizing, and personifying the precious truths God has given us.Reclaiming the Lost Art of Biblical Meditation examines the biblical roots of meditation and how you can benefit from this spiritual discipline. Biblical meditation will help you:Focus on the wonder of God and praise HimCalm your spiritDiscover insight into God's will Reclaiming the Lost Art of Biblical Meditation also contains a 10-day biblical meditation guide to start you on your journey in this life giving spiritual discipline.The practice is as easy and portable as your brain, as available as your imagination, as near as your Bible, and the benefits are immediate. As you ponder, picture, and personalize God's Word, you begin looking at life through His lens, viewing the world from His perspective. And as your thoughts become happier and holier and brighter, so do you.
Hearing the Message of Ecclesiastes: Questioning Faith in a Baffling World
by Christopher J. WrightThere is no easy answer to the meaning of life--even when you believe in God.The book of Ecclesiastes seeks to answer the question: "What do people gain from all their labors at which they toil under the sun?" The book's central character is Qoheleth, who wants to understand the meaning of life as far as he possibly can with the tools of his own empirical observation and reason. He struggles to reconcile the beautiful world that we love and enjoy with the baffling world of injustice, suffering, and death. Qoheleth circles around an abyss of nihilism and pessimism. He lives with unanswered questions. Yet he remains a believer.Old Testament scholar Christopher J. H. Wright invites you to join Qoheleth on a journey through wisdom literature from centuries ago, because the message of Ecclesiastes can be strangely reassuring as we put our faith to the test in today's post-modern era. There will be disorienting twists and turns and the occasional complete impasse as complex topics are discussed, like:The meaning of lifeMysteries of time and injusticeAmbiguities of work, politics, worship, and wealthHearing the Message of Ecclesiastes won't answer your questions about the meaning of life, but it will ultimately help you live in the tension of God's gifts in Genesis 1-2 and the fallen world of Genesis 3--and still go on trusting in the sovereign goodness of God.
The Discerning Life: An Invitation to Notice God in Everything
by Stephen MacchiaSpiritual discernment is a key theme in the Scriptures. From the Garden when Adam and Eve turned away from the simplest terms of a relationship with God, to the Garden when John the Apostle wrote the book of Revelation to a distracted people anticipating eternity, discerning God has been the heart of the matter. In modern times, however, we have forgotten the basic premise of practicing a preference for God, out of which we then are invited to live for God. Instead, we have implanted strategic planning, head-to-head battling, and will-of-God knowing in its place. In The Discerning Life, Stephen A. Macchia seeks to upend the one-eyed and limited Christian understandings of spiritual discernment and invite readers and leaders to reconsider how they prioritize the care of their souls, the grace of their communities, and the mission of their lives, churches, and organizations. When we have a fuller understanding of how spiritual discernment matters to the whole of our lives, we will in turn encourage others to follow likewise and then lean fully into the mission, mandate, and message of the whole counsel of God.
Staying the Journey: The Narrow Road
by CJ WilliamsonGiven all of life&’s distractions in this current culture, it is difficult to walk the narrow road. Between the desire to live a comfortable life we often make spiritual sacrifices that are detrimental to our overall spiritual health. Before we know it, we have widened the narrow road beyond recognition. The only problem is God doesn&’t widen His vision of the same road. So, together looking back at heroes of the faith mixed with personal stories of struggle and victory, this book will enhance your ability at staying the journey of the narrow road.
It's A Wonderful World: Inspiring Stories About Ordinary People and God's Grace
by Jill Van Opstal-PopaIt&’s a Wonderful World is a celebration of ordinary people whose lives cross in extraordinary ways at different parts of the world. Coming to the end of their own strength, and unsure of what to do next, the characters discover God&’s plan through His marvelous matchless grace in receiving the revelation of Jesus and what he can do, and how He heals and changes lives. Shown in the past lives of Jill&’s grandmothers, and Paul&’s grandparents, a binding of the generations together can be seen in their ordinary circumstances, mistakes, second chances, victories and joys. Looking back at how older generations struggled with their human desires, fears, and challenges, helps one to embrace his or her humanity, in order to then receive the supernatural solutions needed in everyday life. The stories of Paul and Jill&’s journey will compel one to look beyond himself to the greater needs of this world with its devastating happenings, and how with the collaboration of everyone, the world can be changed one life at a time. The reader may shed a tear, laugh out loud and just feel good reading about underdogs becoming champions, orphans placed in a family, and victories won despite impossible odds. True stories are used throughout this biography to inspire as well as to entertain with a light sense of humor. The author would like to convey that everyone is important, though from different backgrounds and walks of life, and that children are beloved by God and should be treasured, defended, and cherished, regardless the situations that they have come from. Children can have a new beginning and a new happy home or &“Lar Feliz&”. From the poor simple life of Romania, to the advanced culture of the Netherlands, to the wild developing Brazil, the reader will be able to explore new cultures and lands through the eyes of the author. Cultural differences will be discussed, when they sometimes collide, and when they find a beautiful harmony of working together for the Kingdom of God. The true hero is someone who tries when everyone else gives up and building a team or an army is more valuable than standing out alone. Love, grace, adventure, friendship, marriage, courage, romance, and faith are aspects of the lives of these ordinary people. God loves the world, the people in it with their failings, sorrows, disappointments, and imperfections, so much that He gave His son, Jesus which cost Him everything because He loves the world.
Then Sings My Soul Book 3: The Story of Our Songs: Drawing Strength from the Great Hymns of Our Faith
by Robert J. MorganIn the third volume of his bestselling series, Pastor Robert Morgan expands his material to include the great history of worship, the first biblical hymns, biographical sketches of the most interesting composers, and almost 60 generations of hymn singing.In 2003, Robert Morgan released what would become a future classic for over a million readers: a unique book entitled Then Sings My Soul. This collection of the world&’s greatest hymns and the stories behind them stirred an entire generation to better understand the heritage of our faith through song.Now, in the third volume of this series, Morgan expands his material to include:The fascinating history of worship from ancient times to contemporary praiseAlmost 60 generations of hymn singingBiographical sketches of the most interesting composersHymn index for easy referenceThen Sings My Soul: Book 3 also includes a collection of the greatest hymns you&’ve never heard, with lead-sheets included. All of this is in addition to even more standard hymns and the stories of the composers behind them.Morgan&’s conclusion guides the reader into enjoying all of God&’s music, blending the old and the new into a symphony of praise that keeps the worship alive for a new generation.
I Guess I Haven't Learned That Yet Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Discovering New Ways of Living When the Old Ways Stop Working
by Shauna NiequistWhat If You&’re Not a Failure? What If You&’re Not Falling Behind? What If You&’re Learning?&“Every single thing that used to work has stopped working, all at the same time.&”Award-winning author Shauna Niequist&’s mom wrote down this phrase in her mid-forties and shared it with Shauna in her mid-forties. It was exactly the way Shauna was feeling at the time. Many of the beliefs and practices that had been useful in her life no longer worked. After trying—and failing—to move forward using the same old tools, she realized she required new ones: courage, curiosity, and self-compassion.Throughout the five sessions of her I Guess I Haven&’t Learned That Yet video series, Shauna talks about unlearning what is no longer helpful, embracing curiosity, and making peace with the unexpected twists and turns of life. She shares candidly about the challenges and blessings she has experienced and invites participants to explore what happens when we release our expectations for how we thought life would look and open ourselves up to the freedom and peace that come from choosing to be a beginner again.Whatever you&’re trying to navigate, Shauna&’s honest reflections offer hope for healing and encouragement to begin again. Discover that life is more about questions than answers, more about forgiveness than force, more about tenderness than trying hard.This study guide includes:Individual access to five streaming video sessionsA guide to best practices for leading a groupVideo notes and a comprehensive structure for group discussion timeSolo study section with questions and biblical passages for reflection between sessions Sessions and video run times:When Change Comes (And It Always Does) (19:30)Tender Toward Ourselves (20:30)Questions, Questions (24:00)Learning to be Brave (19:00)Coming Home (15:30)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 12/31/2027. 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.
Youth Ministry That Transforms: A Comprehensive Analysis Of The Hopes, Frustrations, And Effectiveness Of Today's Youth Workers (YS Academic)
by Karen Jones Dave Rahn Merton P. StrommenA first-of-its-kind study of Protestant youth ministers reveals the hopes, frustrations, and effectiveness of today’s youth workers.Of the 7,000 youth workers assembled in 1996 under Atlanta’s Georgia Dome, a sample of 2,130 full-time youth ministers from dozens of Protestant denominations and parachurch organizations answered a battery of exhaustive, deliberate questions covering:What they liked best about youth ministryWhat particularly pleased them in their work with youthWhat they found most encouraging or discouragingTheir biggest obstacle to an effective youth ministryTheir biggest concern in youth ministryTheir answers revealed a dedicated group of professionals, concerned a out the students in their ministries, but troubled with a variety of perplexing issues. And their answers form the backbone of Youth Ministry That Transforms, a comprehensive analysis of this groundbreaking study (funded by the Lilly Endowment) focusing on the hopes, frustrations, and effectiveness of today’s youth workers.Spearheaded by Merton Strommen--one of America’s most exemplary and influential thinkers and authors in youth and family ministry--the research-writing team is joined by Karen E. Jones and Dave Rahn of Huntington (Indiana) College’s Link Institute for Faithful and Effective Youth Ministry, and acknowledged leader in the task of undergirding youth ministry with a research base. These three deliver thorough analysis and sound interpretation regarding the state of youth ministry at the dawn of the 21st century.Youth Ministry That Transforms belongs on the desks and in the classrooms of all who are concerned with this developing profession, including denominational and parachurch leadership, professors, youth ministry students, and thoughtful youth workers themselves. It is also an insightful resource for any who want to understand youth ministers and their profession: senior pastors, executive pastors, and other individuals and committees charged with hiring and supervising youth workers.
Winning at Life: Jesus' Secrets Revealed (Reality Check)
by Mark AshtonThe Reality Check series makes just one assumption: that you’re serious enough about your spiritual journey to investigate Christianity with an open mind. This isn’t about joining anyone’s religious club—it’s about being real with yourself and with the others in your group. Since no one has all the answers, there’s plenty of room for discussion. After all, if there is any truth to the Bible’s stories about Jesus, then one thing he’d welcome are questions and opinions that come from honest, earnest hearts.What does it take to win at life? A good education? A lucrative career? A loving family? Jesus had a lot to say about winning—and losing—in life. He also had a way of connecting with his listeners through stories that cut straight to the heart of their personal lives and values. Winning at Life revisits six of those stories. Some will challenge you. Some will encourage you. All of them offer a clearer vision of what life is really about.Winning at Life includes these sessions: Rollover Investments Four Kinds of Dirt An Unexpected Homecoming Warning Signs Lame Excuses Unlikely Hero For the Group LeaderReality Check is for spiritual seekers of every persuasion. Uncompromisingly Christian in its perspective, it steers wide of pat answers and aims at honesty. This innovative and thought-provoking series will challenge you and those in your group to connect heart to heart as together you explore the interface between Jesus, the Bible, and the realities of this world in which we live.
The Marriage Course Leader's Guide Revised and Updated
by Nicky Lee Sila LeeToday we are facing a global crisis when it comes to families. Marriages are under more pressure than ever. Many children are growing up without experiencing the security of their parents' love and commitment to each other—and consequently are finding it harder to receive God's unconditional love. There is an urgent need to invest in marriage and family life, for strong societies are built on strong families, and strong families are built on strong marriages.The Marriage Course, developed by Nicky and Sila Lee of Alpha, has been revised and updated to provide practical tools to help couples at every stage of their relationship. This update includes talks from experts including Dr. Gray Chapman, Dr. Henry Cloud, and Dr. Sue Johnson on topics such as money, sex, love languages, healthy boundaries, and building connections. The course will also cover how couples can:Better understand each other's needsCommunicate more effectivelyGrow closer by learning methods to resolve conflictsRecover from the way they may have hurt each otherRecognize how their upbringing has affected their relationshipImprove relationships with parents and in-lawsThe Marriage Course is based on a Christian understanding of love and serves to strengthen marriages within the church while being accessible for all couples from any cultural background, with or without a background in the Christian faith. This leader&’s guide is included with The Alpha Marriage Course and is also sold separately.SESSIONSBuilding Strong FoundationsThe Art of CommunicationResolving ConflictThe Power of ForgivenessThe Impact of Family—Past and PresentGood SexLove in ActionExtra Session: Coping with Times of Separation
Crossing Participant's Guide: Five Episodes, One Story) (Liquid)
by John Ward Jeff PriesLIQUID is a DVD-based experience featuring five 10-minute episodes in each series, as well as a 112-page Reflection Guide with questions and leader's tips. Each episode introduces present-day characters whose problems and struggles mirror biblical stories, illustrating that God's Word is as true today as it was when it was written. With emotionally provoking videos, introspective questions and tips for leading a small group, LIQUID is the perfect experience for individual growth or small group study. These participant's guides are companions to the DVDs.
Love the Life You Have: 100 Ways to Embrace God’s Goodness (A 100-Day Devotional with Inspirational Readings, Poems, and Scriptures)
by Thomas NelsonAre you tired of the endless hustle? Do you find yourself always wanting more? Learn how to appreciate what you already have instead of wishing for more by being present, investing in relationships, and allowing space for hobbies and rest with Love the Life You Have.This beautiful book is a treasure trove of inspirational readings, poems, and Scriptures to help you cultivate the daily practice of contentment and to create a life you love, with the life you&’ve been given. Love the Life You Have includes inspiration for maintaining practices such as how to:Live in the MomentQuiet the Inner CriticIdentify Your Role ModelsApproach Every Day as the Best DayCelebrate! Illustrated by French artist Nathalie Ouederni, Love the Life You Have is a great gift or self-purchase for anyone wanting mindfulness, wellness, and a way to practice self-care. Contentment does not cost a thing. But the blessing of changing your thinking to see the abundance of hope-filled possibilities is priceless.This inspirational book offers wisdom from the ages to shift your perspective so you can enjoy your life as it is—even as you develop awareness of simple but meaningful changes you can make to add to your sense of joy.
Unleashing Your Hero: Rise Above Any Challenge, Expand Your Impact, and Be the Hero the World Needs
by Kevin D. BrownDevelop, expand, and share your gifts as a leader to inspire others to use their own individual talents in extraordinary ways—from one of the country&’s most sought-after motivational speakers with a 30+ year career in franchise development.In Unleashing Your Hero, renowned speaker Kevin Brown shares how the heroes who transformed his life are people just like you. People who stepped up and used their talents to make a positive difference within the hectic moments of everyday life. The same person your employees are looking to and trusting in for guidance and support.Through his real-life examples and stories, Kevin will: Provide you with a new definition of what it means to be a hero who inspires others to rise above and beyond in extraordinary ways.Unpack the four characteristics of a hero, based on the entertaining and enlightening true stories of heroes who entered and forever enriched his life. Help you recognize the extraordinary gifts within you and learn how to share those gifts to make life better for yourself and those you influence. The unconventional yet probable path to business and personal success outlined in Unleashing Your Hero will help you and those you lead build extraordinary, fulfilling, impactful lives—at a time when your employees and your organization need the hero within you more than ever.
The Boy's Body Book: Everything You Need to Know for a Healthy, Happy YOU! (Boys & Girls Body Books)
by Kelli DunhamThe #1 bestselling Boy's Body Book includes everything you need to know about growing up, even the embarrassing stuff. The newly updated fifth edition provides advice for parents and addresses questions a pre-teen boy may have while maturing through puberty and becoming a man.Everything is changing! How will you survive this trying time in your life? This book made just for boys contains all of the guy stuff you need to know about growing up, from your voice changing to peer pressure. The newly updated fifth edition of The Boy's Body Book helps prepare young boys and their parents for the ups and downs of puberty, middle school, and everything in between. This guide for pre-teen boys addresses issues like changing bodies, personal hygiene, self-confidence, leadership, school safety and personal boundaries. This updated fifth edition book for boys is expanded to include topics like:School safety and consentEmotional health, mindfulness, and self esteemCyberbullying and internet safetyLearning disabilitiesPersonal boundaries, communication, and consentStress managementBuilding healthy friendshipsand moreThe Boy's Body Book helps prepare boys for puberty and beyond by giving them age appropriate information, tools, tips, and tricks to take care of themselves and grow up in a healthy environment.Kelli Dunham, RN, BSN is a nurse, a comedian, and author of three other books: How to Survive and Maybe Even Love Nursing School, How to Survive and Maybe Even Love Your Life as a Nurse, and The Girl's Body Book: Everything You Need to Know for Growing Up You.
Tears of Joy for Mothers: A Collection of Stories for Your Heart and Soul
by Joe L. WheelerAmidst the hectic pace of parenting, marriage and life, Tears of Joy for Mothers helps mothers escape for short periods of time to let their minds and emotions be swept away by characters and stories they can relate to-deep, heart-felt stories that will move them to tears of joy and appreciation for what God can do in and with their lives. These heart-tugging stories, gathered by America's most beloved story anthologizer, affirm the ultimate value in motherhood and help mothers everywhere grow in their appreciation for life and the children they love. A great gift for Mother's Day or all year round.
Patience: The Benefits of Waiting (Fruit of the Spirit Bible Studies)
by Stephen Eyre“Lord, I want patience, and I want it right now!” It is easier to joke about patience than to become patient. You can tell that God is growing patience in you when you run into frustrating experiences; when others fail to meet your expectations; when people you depend on let you down. Most of all, you know you are learning patience when you call out to the Lord for help and he seems to be on vacation. In the face of such trials, the Bible tells us that patience is worth the wait. This Fruit of the Spirit Bible study helps you discover the benefits of waiting.The eight-volume Fruit of the Spirit Bible Studies series not only helps you discover what the Bible says about the vital traits that the Holy Spirit produces in believers, but also moves you beyond reflection and discussion to application. Designed for use in small groups or personal devotions, the interactive format will help you grow in your ability to reflect the character of Jesus.Revised to include:Expanded leader’s notesBetween-studies applicationsSuggestions for prayer
How to Put Love First: Find Meaningful Connection with God, Your People, and Your Community (A 90-Day Challenge) - 90 Daily Devotions
by Sadie Robertson Huff Christian HuffDiscover the joy and freedom of being loved and loving well.Do you feel your relationships are lacking deep connections? Do you feel your time with God could be more rewarding? New York Times bestselling author Sadie Robertson Huff and her husband, Christian, invite you on a 90-day journey to embrace a life-giving relationship with God and experience authentic, healthy relationships with your people and your community.You are meant to be in relationships that bring joy and connection—that help you know soul-deep peace and leave you feeling loved instead of lonely. Instead, surface-level friendships, filtered social media feeds, unresolved conflicts, and unhealthy relationships can often seem to harm our self-worth, spiritual growth, and mental health—and keep us from the very relationships that could bring that true connection.How to Put Love First reminds you that prioritizing and deepening your love relationship with God is the key to growing healthy relationships in every area of life. Through personal stories of their own walks with God, their pitfalls and victories in relationships of all kinds, and biblical encouragement, Sadie and Christian will help you:Find peace and connection in your relationship with GodEnjoy healthier, happier relationships with close friends and familyLearn how to resolve conflict, offer forgiveness, and endure lonelinessReap the mental and spiritual health benefits of thriving in community As an added bonus, Dr. Josh Kirby, a psychologist and life coach, joins Sadie and Christian to speak into some of the key themes in the book to offer informed, practical counsel to further help you incorporate these important teachings into your life.If your relationships feel more frustrating than life-giving or if you feel like something deeply important is missing in your life, join Sadie and Christian on this 90-day challenge to discover the joy and freedom of being loved and loving well.Look for additional inspirational books, devotionals, and Bible studies from Sadie:Who Are You Following?Who Are You Following? Guided JournalWho Are You Following? Bible Study Guide plus Streaming VideoLive On PurposeLiveLive Fearless
How to Lead When You're Not in Charge Study Guide: Leveraging Influence When You Lack Authority
by Clay ScrogginsThe greatest myth of leadership is that you must be in charge in order to lead.In this six-session, video study (DVD/streaming video sold separately), based on the How to Lead When You're Not in Charge book, Clay Scroggins shares his first-hand leadership experience as a pastor and his discovery that great leaders aren't paralyzed by not being in a position of recognized authority… Great leaders lead with or without that authority and learn to unleash their positive influence wherever they are.He explains the nature of leadership and what it takes to lead yourself and others well with or without that impressive title.In this study you will:Learn to leverage influence instead of authorityCreate a game plan for leading yourself well Change the energy of your team by choosing positivityCultivate influence by thinking critically, not being criticalAvoid the trap of passivity when you feel out of controlLearn an effective way to challenge people in authority over you How to Lead When You're Not in Charge Study Guide will free you to become the great leader you want to be so you can make a difference right where you are—whether it&’s in your workplace, community, or church. Even when you're not in charge.Sessions include: The Oddity of Leadership Lead Yourself Choose Positivity Think Critically Reject Passivity Challenging Up Designed for use with the How to Lead When You&’re Not in Charge Video Study 9780310095934 (sold separately).
I Know His Name: A Bible Study on the Names of God (InScribed Collection)
by Wendy BlightA Bible study for any woman who wants to move beyond simply knowing about God to really knowing God in a very personal way. Join beloved Bible teacher Wendy Blight as she teaches how the very names of God reveal His character and heart.This study will help women to: Realize their infinite worth as they explore the nature of the God who created and formed them. Live with bold assurance that their God is a personal God who sees them, hears them, and knows them by name. Walk confidently in knowing both who they are and Whose they are. Arm themselves with seven tools to pray more confidently and effectively in any situation or circumstance. Transform their walk with Jesus as they discover how He fulfills the Old Testament names of God.This book includes biblical and historical background insights, practical application, and a memory verse for each chapter. The study may be completed individually or with a small group. Chapters include:Elohim: The One Who Created YouEl Roi: The One Who Sees YouJehovah Nissi: The One Who Stands Guard Over YouJehovah Rapha: The One Who Heals YouMore Magnificent NamesInScribed is a collection of Bible studies that lead women to not just survive but thrive by encouraging them to immerse themselves in the Word of God.
The Blessed Christian Family
by Dr. Yunus CiptawilanggaAs for this second book, each topic of the books explains the following matters:The Blessed Christian FamilyFamily is a unit created by God Himself. Since the very beginning when God created man, He planned to make man as the object of His love. This book explains what kind of people are blessed with a good family and what kind of blessed family God promised.Family WorshipInviting God to be present in our homes is the core or essence of family worship which was revealed by the Lord Jesus in Matthew 18:19-20.The writer&’s family has been doing family worship for more than twenty-five years and he give an example of the liturgy of family worship they usually do. He also explained the blessing he and the rest of his family received because of this family worship.The Major MinistryServing or ministering is not an unfamiliar word for God&’s children, and if we intend to discuss matters related to service or ministry, certainly there are many related aspects we can dig into. Therefore, this book discusses only two of them. Those are:The concept or perception of ministry.The major ministry.BlessingsSince 2003 the writer has been spending time to make a study of blessings. Why? Because the writer wondered why God has been so kind and generous to him and his family. This book explained that in fact God has provided incredible blessings for us and the writer will discuss only 7 greatest blessings. What are they, and how can we get them, and where do they come from.Our Attitude in the House of GodMany people assume that because we are saved by grace, we may act at will in worship. If we read Isaiah 1:10-15 we will find out that God was so angry at people who entered God&’s house improperly, exceeding His wrath to the idol worshippers. Why was so? Because when we enter the house of God in inappropriate manners and attitudes, we are actually insulting God as the owner of the house. And the Lord pronounces His punishment to those who insult Him.Worship the Father in Spirit and in TruthJohn 4:20-24 explains three types of worship, namely:Worship prior to the existence of the Law.Worship based on the Law.Worship in spirit and in truth, that is applying the Word of God in every second of our lives wherever we are.To be Children of God or Servants of GodToday there are many Christian sermons and songs with the theme that &“Our life is for serving God.&”If we read Luke 10:38-42 which tells about Maria and Marta, Jesus said that sitting at the Lord&’s feet and listening to His Words considered to be the best choice, because God has made us His children so as to become the object of His love! For to be near to God and keep listening to His Words will enable us to draw closer to Him and get a deeper relationship with Him, to understand His will so that we can do His will and become God-pleasing children.
How to Fight Racism: Courageous Christianity and the Journey Toward Racial Justice
by Jemar TisbyWinner of the 2022 ECPA Christian Book Award for Faith & CultureHow do we effectively confront racial injustice? We need to move beyond talking about racism and start equipping ourselves to fight against it.In this follow-up to the New York Times Bestseller the Color of Compromise, Jemar Tisby offers an array of actionable items to confront racism. How to Fight Racism introduces a simple framework—the A.R.C. Of Racial Justice—that teaches readers to consistently interrogate their own actions and maintain a consistent posture of anti-racist behavior.The A.R.C. Of Racial Justice is a clear model for how to think about race in productive ways:Awareness: educate yourself by studying history, exploring your personal narrative, and grasping what God says about the dignity of the human person.Relationships: understand the spiritual dimension of race relations and how authentic connections make reconciliation real and motivate you to act.Commitment: consistently fight systemic racism and work for racial justice by orienting your life to it.Tisby offers practical tools for following this model and suggests that by applying these principles, we can help dismantle a social hierarchy long stratified by skin color. He encourages rejection passivity and active participation in the struggle for human dignity. There is hope for transforming our nation and the world, and you can be part of the solution.
Where Do We Go From Here? Bible Study Guide: How Tomorrow’s Prophecies Foreshadow Today’s Problems
by Dr. David JeremiahJesus Will Show You the Way ForwardToday&’s headlines shout of modern plagues, social tensions, economic crises, and rampant depression. Many are asking, &“What day is it on God&’s prophetic calendar?&” Trusted Bible teacher and pastor Dr. David Jeremiah answers this question by opening up the Word of God to reveal what it has to say about the days in which we are living and offer hope to believers.In this ten-lesson accompanying study guide, Dr. Jeremiah deals with ten prophetic issues as current as the morning news. You will thread your way through problems that Jesus predicted—precursors of the Tribulation—and learn what steps you should take to navigate them. Even as the world collapses, you can be sure that the Lord is building His Church! You can say something, do something, pray something, preach something, and live by the convictions of Christ.Each lesson includes:An outline of the main subjects and Scriptures covered during the lesson.An overview of Dr. Jeremiah&’s teaching on the topic being studied.Application questions to help both individuals and small groups delve into the content and the Bible.A Did You Know? Section that adds a point of interest to the lesson.This is no time to be discouraged. Your risen and exalted Lord Jesus Christ—your enthroned Savior—knows the way forward. He will show you where to go from here.
How to Read Theology for All Its Worth: A Guide for Students
by Karin Spiecker StetinaThe Guide You Need to Read Theology Well.Too many Christians avoid reading theology for fear they won't understand it or out of a misconception that it's only meant for the academic elite. Similarly, students in introductory theology classes can feel overwhelmed by the concepts and terminology they encounter.Yet theology can be read with enjoyment and discernment. In How to Read Theology for All Its Worth, professor, author, and devoted reader Karin Stetina introduces students to the basic skills of intelligent reading, applied especially to theological works. Anyone who'd like to read theology well, whether a formal student or interested layperson, will benefit from the simple steps Stetina outlines.Steps include:Identifying genreBecoming acquainted with the author and the context out of which he or she wroteDetermining a thesis and main argumentsHow to Read Theology for All Its Worth will equip readers not only to understand theology but also to insightfully engage authors' ideas. With the basic tools in hand, everyone can read with confidence and enjoy "conversations" with theological works.