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Glorious Intruder: God's Presence in Life's Chaos
by Joni Eareckson TadaDiscover Peace, Perspective, and Healing.From a human perspective, God often appears to be an intruder. He presumes, invades, and infringes upon our lives. At times, God encroaches with gentle, subtle reminders - at others, with sudden, devestating judgement.God is not tucked away in some far corner of the universe, uncaring, unfeeling, unthinking...uninvolved. You can count on it - He is intimately involved with the tiniest details of your existence. Learn how His constant presence can bring peace, perspective, and healing into the puzzling and chaotic circumstances of your life.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Glorious Puzzle: A Personal Experience of the Sovereignty of God
by Mary AuchYour loss and brokenness could turn into a doorway of discovering how much the sovereign God cares about you. That&’s exactly what Mary experienced in grief when her youngest son died as a result of injuries from a car accident. The tragedy led her to review God&’s actions in her life in prior experiences, which enabled her to trust in His demonstration of lovingkindness in the grief the family and community experienced.God is the divine Puzzle Maker, putting the pieces of our lives in place, one by one. He is a sovereign God who has the power to plan our lives for His glorious purpose. As we look for evidences of His care and tenderness in very difficult experiences of life as well in the good times, we are drawn in a close love relationship to this awesome God. Grief and loss can be an opportunity to draw us nearer to God.Glorious Puzzle is the account of Mary learning to trust and love God deeply through her experiences of infertility, miscarriage, adoption of a special needs child, career changes, the mental illness and incarceration of her oldest son and the death of her youngest son. Her account challenges us to open our eyes to see God&’s hand at work in our hard times and then give Him the honor and praise. It is a story of putting Proverbs 3:5 & 6 into action in everyday life and in times of trial. As God is acknowledged, He frees us to experience joy, draw near to Him, and feel His awesome love for us, and we can respond in grateful service.&“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.&” (ESV)
Glorious Ruin
by Tullian TchividjianIn this world, one thing is certain: Everybody hurts. Suffering may take the form of tragedy, heartbreak, or addiction. Or it could be something more mundane (but no less real) like resentment, loneliness, or disappointment. But there's unfortunately no such thing as a painless life. In Glorious Ruin, best-selling author Tullian Tchividjian takes an honest and refreshing look at the reality of suffering, the ways we tie ourselves in knots trying to deal with it, and the comfort of the gospel for those who can't seem to fix themselves--or others. This is not so much a book about Why God allows suffering or even How we should approach suffering--it is a book about the tremendously liberating and gloriously counterintuitive truth of a God who suffers with you and for you. It is a book, in other words, about the kind of hope that takes the shape of a cross.
Glorious Sunset
by Ava BleuAfrican King Taka Olufemi has traveled more than four hundred years to find the woman who holds the soul of his murdered queen, and he's a little cranky. With a ruby brooch as his vessel, the former king is forced to grant wishes to ungrateful mortals, hoping to one day find, and win, the heart of his lost love. It will take more than good looks, superior intelligence, and an impressive pedigree to earn the love of Violet Jackson. The ambitious interior designer doesn't remember Taka or their history. Love--with its inevitable heartbreak chaser--has no place in Violet's immediate life plan. All the handsome "genie" can do for her is pony up on the three wishes he's promised, and try not to be a pain while he's at it.While the arrogant king is praying for his submissive queen, and the faithless object of his affection isn't praying at all, guardian angel Aniweto is praying for them both. With Ani's help, will Taka and Violet's epic love be rekindled and this royal couple-behaving-badly finally earn their happily-ever-after through the grace of the Almighty?
Glory & Ruin: A Riveting Portrayal of the World of the Bais Hamikdash and its Era, and the Devastation of its Loss
by Elchonon HobermanTHE BAIS HAMIKDASH WAS DESTROYED OVER 2000 YEARS AGO AND KLAL YISROEL HAS MOURNED ITS LOSS EVER SINCE... <P><P>But what was the Bais Hamikdash? What was its uniqueness - its significance to the Yidden and Hashem? What are we missing that causes us to bring constant reminders of its loss into our lives? <P><P>In Glory and Ruin, the Bais Hamikdash and those who lived in those times are portrayed in full detail. You will experience the era of greatness of the Jewish people and bask in the splendor of the Bais Hamikdash - its miracles, beauty, and enveloping wonders. You will relive the source of our deepest mourning as a nation and as individuals, all through vivid descriptions from the midrash and other seforim. <P><P>Be inspired to true mourning. Feel the Glory and Ruin.
Glory Be!
by Ron Benrey Janet BenreyAn unexpected windfall had greedy church choir members seeing green, taking sides and preparing for battle. Their weapon of choice? Practical jokes. And Emma McCall wanted no part of it...until a VW Bug appeared on her bed-and-breakfast's porch. The combatants' pranks were escalating, and only innkeeper Emma seemed to be taking them seriously. But before the pretty amateur could dust for fingerprints, an unexpected ally appeared: Glory's deputy police chief, Rafe Neilson. So when the antics became no laughing matter, the courageous single dad couldn't let impetuous Emma fight the pranksters alone....
Glory Days
by Max LucadoThe wilderness. Maybe you know it well. The Israelites sure did. After all, they spent forty years wandering the desert. Victories were scarce. Progress was slow. They were free from Pharaoh but not free from fear. Saved but stuck. Sounds a lot like midlife misery. Caught in a rut. Stalled out. Running on empty. Are you mired in the same? You can name the day you became a Christian and escaped Egypt. But you can't remember the last time you defeated a temptation or experienced an answered prayer. You're fighting the same battles you fought the day you came to Christ. You're out of Egypt, but Egypt's not out of you. Isn't the Christian life supposed to be better than this? Jesus offers abundant joy. Yet you live with oppressive grief. The epistles speak of grace. You shoulder guilt. You are more than a conqueror yet are commonly conquered by temptation or weaknesses. But thereÆs good news. With GodÆs help you can close the gap between the person you are and the person you want to be. Like Joshua and the Israelites, you can move from a wilderness existence into a promised inheritance. This is God's vision for your life. You, at full throttle. You, as you were intended. You, as victor over the Jerichos and giants. You, minus the stumbles, hurts, and hate. You and your Promised Land life. New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado invites readers to leave the wilderness and discover a life defined by grace, refined by challenge, and aligned with a heavenly call. By studying the life of Joshua and the biblical book that bears his name, Lucado reveals GodÆs promises for every step and reminds readers that God still fights for them.
Glory Days Study Guide: Living Your Promised Land Life Now
by Max LucadoLife has a way of taking the life out of us. Often we go through situations where the challenge seems so much greater than our strength. During such times, we can find hope and inspiration from the story of Joshua. God had called Joshua to take over from Moses and lead the Israelites into a paradigm shift from wilderness wandering to promise-believing. In Canaan, they would not fight for victory but fightfrom victory. God had a Promised Land in store for them, but they had to grasp that reality, change their mindsets, and take action to receive it. The same is true for us today. God is telling us that our best days--our "glory days"--are still ahead of us. We only need to grasp that truth and live in faith to realize this promise. This study guide includes leader helps, discussion questions, conversation starters, and between-session activities to enhance your understanding and application of Max's teaching. Session Titles: Session 1: These Days Are Glory Days Session 2: Unpack Your Bags Session 3: Call on Your Commander Session 4: No Failure Is Fatal Session 5: The God-Drenched Mind Session 6: God Fights for You Designed for use with Glory Days: A DVD Study(978-07180-3603-4).
Glory Falls (Madison River Romance #3)
by Janine RoscheTwo people scarred by past trauma have a chance to write a new chapter in their lives, overcome loss, and find love in the third entry in the Madison River Romance series.Screenwriter Cecilia "Blue" Walker is victim to life's worst plot twists. Having lost her daughter to the depths of the Madison River and her husband to the arms of another woman, she finds herself yearning for something to restore her brittle faith and once-vibrant career. Hope arrives in the form of her childhood friend, Thomas Beck, a firefighter with a legacy of larger-than-life rescues who doesn't see himself as a hero. Haunted by his past, Thomas only agrees to a movie adaptation of his story if Blue, his longtime crush, is the screenwriter.However, as Blue and Thomas work together to bring his heroism to the big screen, the glitz and glamour of Hollywood threaten to shed light on secrets that could tear their fragile relationship and their lives apart.
Glory Girl: Daring to Believe in Your Passion and God’s Purpose
by Jess ConnollyGod has a purpose for you. But maybe what you&’re meant to be is still a mystery. So where do you start? Jess Connolly will help you get answers to this question and more, no matter where you are in your journey.Glory Girl will jumpstart your search for purpose. In each meaningful chapter (plus room for reflective journaling), Jess&’s wise words will help you: discover the things you are really passionate about, understand your strengths and weaknesses, face your fears, catch the vision, make a plan, and find the confidence you need to make your move—all in the bold belief that God has called you to every step of the journey.Glory Girl helps girls ages 8–12:Recognize their unique, God-given gifts.Fight their fears with faith and truth.Deal with distractions that throw them off course from God&’s plan for them.Stop trying to be &“the best&” at everything and trust that God has a plan for them.Stop comparing themselves to others.
Glory Happening: Finding the Divine in Everyday Places
by Kaitlin B. Curtice"A stunner...every sentence is a feast for the senses." —Rachel Held Evans When you have an experience and tell the story of that experience to someone, something sacred happens inside of you. That experience doesn't have to be an extravagant moment, but it can be beautiful, nonetheless. And as you store up all those stories and share them, you grow your world's boundaries. You build community and remind yourself that every moment of your life counts for something holy, good, and glorious. The search for glory will bring freedom and a fresh perspective to whatever season you happen to find yourself in. Glory Happening is a book of stories and prayers that remind you to take a closer look at your everyday circumstances, to find the magical beauty in everyday experiences. It is an invitation to live deeply into every moment with the expectation that something good will find you at the end of the day. And once you experience glory, you have words to speak, a prayer to pray, and a story to tell. And so glory grows from person to person, and community is created around the reality that God is truly in our midst.
Glory and Agony: Isaac's Sacrifice and National Narrative
by Yael S. FeldmanGlory and Agony is the first history of the shifting attitudes toward national sacrifice in Hebrew culture over the last century. Its point of departure is Zionism's obsessive preoccupation with its haunting "primal scene" of sacrifice, the near-sacrifice of Isaac, as evidenced in wide-ranging sources from the domains of literature, art, psychology, philosophy, and politics. By placing these sources in conversation with twentieth-century thinking on human sacrifice, violence, and martyrdom, this study draws a complex picture that provides multiple, sometimes contradictory insights into the genesis and gender of national sacrifice. Extending back over two millennia, this study unearths retellings of biblical and classical narratives of sacrifice, both enacted and aborted, voluntary and violent, male and female-Isaac, Ishmael, Jephthah's daughter, Iphigenia, Jesus. Glory and Agony traces the birth of national sacrifice out of the ruins of religious martyrdom, exposing the sacred underside of Western secularism in Israel as elsewhere.
Glory in the Margins: Sunday Poems
by Nikki Grimes"Glory in the Margins is a gift and a challenge: a collection that could be well-worn by pastors and prisoners, could be healing in both a hospital room or busy auditorium, and could offer inspiration in both the quiet of personal devotion or a bustling sanctuary." —Dana VanderLugt, Reformed JournalNew York Times bestselling author and poet Nikki Grimes explains, "A study of scripture reveals that Jesus spent a lot of time with people in the margins. As an African American, I live in the margins, and I can tell you that it's a place most of us would rather not be. And yet, I know there is always glory to be found in the margins because of the Lord's presence in, and with us." "As Poet Laureate of my Grace Brethren Church in Southern California, it's my job to distill the heart of the weekly sermon into a poem. I dive into each week's chosen scripture, viewing it from my own perspective as Black, as woman, as poet, always a little left of center, and looking for the glory to be found in the margins of life, and of the text. Of course, those of us who live in the margins are not what anyone expects, and the very notion that God might speak through us, through me, may seem a bit wild. But he does. 'I will pour out my spirit on all flesh,' said the Lord. God's busy in the hearts of all who call on him."Glory in the Margins is published under Paraclete Press's Iron Pen imprint. In the book of Job, a suffering man pours out his anguish to his Maker. From the depths of his pain, he reveals a trust in God's goodness that is stronger than his despair, giving humanity some of the most beautiful and poetic verses of all time. Paraclete's Iron Pen imprint is inspired by this spirit of unvarnished honesty and tenacious hope.
Glory of Christmas: Collector's Edition
by Max LucadoAmid an extraordinary collection of delightful illustrations by well-known artists and beloved authors, Charles Swindoll, Max Lucado, and Charles Colson share the true meaning of Christmas-including salvation, power for living, righteousness, relationship, encouragement, and more.
Glory to God: A Companion
by Carl P. Daw Jr.This informative resource provides a brief history of each hymn in the popular hymnal Glory to God. Written by one of the foremost hymn scholars today, the Companion explains when and why each hymn was written and provides biographical information about the hymn writers. Church leaders will benefit from this book when choosing hymn texts for every worship occasion. Several indexes will be included, making this a valuable reference tool for pastors, worship planners, scholars, and students, as well as an interesting and engaging resource for music lovers.
Glory to God: The Presbyterian Hymnal
by Westminster John Knox PressThis electronic version of the hymnal is specially adapted for use with paperless braille devices. Find a hymn quickly by adding the number sign to the hymn number. Also, refrains are repeated each time they're to be sung. This version does not have musical notation but is otherwise complete. Special proofreading was performed by Terry Gorman.
Glory to God: The Presbyterian Hymnal
by Westminster John Knox PressThis electronic version of the hymnal is specially adapted for use with paperless braille devices. Find a hymn quickly by adding the number sign to the hymn number. Also, refrains are repeated each time they're to be sung. This version does not have musical notation but is otherwise complete. Special proofreading was performed by Terry Gorman.
Glory to God: Words-Only
by AuthorThis enlarged print edition, words only, edition of the hymnal contains all the words from the pew edition, enlarged in a more-readable type and bound for use in worship. Also ideal for those using the hymnal as a devotional or study resource.
Glory, Too: Poems
by Nikki GrimesWinner of the Coretta Scott King Award, and New York Times bestselling author Nikki Grimes introduces Glory, Too, a soul-stirring collection of poetry that delves into the depths of faith, hope, and the human experience by one of America's preeminent black poets. In a marriage of poetry, faith, and worship, Ms. Grimes' poems illuminate the Scriptures that grace every Sunday of the year. Her inimitable voice and imagination offer glimpses of glory we might not otherwise see, throughout the seasons of the year. With lyrical precision and spiritual insight, she invites readers on a journey of reflection, weaving together themes of grace, redemption, and the enduring power of God's love throughout the year. As the companion volume to her previous book Glory in the Margins: Sunday Poems, Glory, Too resonates with authenticity and depth, giving testimony to the transformative power of poetry and the enduring hope found in the embrace of God's eternal grace. High Style Louboutin stilettos are recognizable at a distance. Those shiny red soles tell you everything. When Gucci handbags are in a room, they virtually shout. Now, I'm not much for labels, but I've noticed how God's garments stand out. Take the suit, a second skin made of holiness—a rare fabric, that usually itches, at first until the wearer gets used to it; Beyond that, God's personal style is all about the layered look: the silk of compassion, golden threads of kindness woven through the vest, humility cinching in the waist, meekness and patience falling to the ankles, and love thickly draped across the shoulders. The clothing God designs is never mistaken for anyone's but his. And when we're wise enough to don his attire, we look like more than a million.
Glory: The Gospel of Judas, A Novel (Other Voices of Italy)
by Giuseppe BertoChrist’s nemesis Judas Iscariot remains a shadowy figure in the four canonical gospels, which give contradictory reasons for why this rogue disciple betrays Christ. But how would Judas himself explain his motives? In Glory, Italian modernist Giuseppe Berto’s final novel, Judas finally tells his side of the story. From his perspective, Jesus is the betrayer, a would-be political activist and social reformer who fails to live up to his promises. And by fulfilling his predestined role in the drama of Christ’s death and resurrection, Judas himself is partly responsible for humanity’s salvation, enabling them to be redeemed by Christ’s sacrifice. As the novel probes into the psychological motivations behind his rejection of Jesus’ authority, Judas emerges as a compelling conflicted character, a man who seeks to have agency even when he knows his actions are being scripted by a higher power. Through Judas’s searing tortured monologues, this late masterpiece from one of Italy’s greatest writers investigates deep questions about the nature of faith, rebellion, fate, and free will.
Glorybound: A Novel
by Jessie Van EerdenFiction. In the drought-ridden mining town of Cuzzert, West Virginia—population 335—the only things that seem to change are the price of cigarettes and the roll call at the prison. Time has dried up like the rain, but two sisters, Aimee and Crystal Lemley, have set out to become prophets at Glorybound Holiness Tabernacle, the basement church where their father Cord Lemley was preacher. For ten years, the sisters have taken care of their mother, Dotte, while holding to vows they took as teenagers after their father skipped town: Crystal has kept silent, and Aimee has kept chaste. When the new teacher from Chicago, Aubrey Falls, attempts to reunite the Lemley family, he looses a flood of memory, misunderstanding, pain and grievance that threatens to swamp them all—unless Aimee and Crystal can see a path to grace. "GLORYBOUND shines with an interior light so fierce and lovely one cannot be anything but utterly astonished. "—Gina Ochsner "Jessie van Eerden has written the world a masterpiece. "—David James Duncan
Glossolalia and the Problem of Language
by Nicholas HarknessSpeaking in tongues, also known as glossolalia, has long been a subject of curiosity as well as vigorous theological debate. A worldwide phenomenon that spans multiple Christian traditions, glossolalia is both celebrated as a supernatural gift and condemned as semiotic alchemy. For some it is mystical speech that exceeds what words can do, and for others it is mere gibberish, empty of meaning. At the heart of these differences is glossolalia’s puzzling relationship to language. ?Glossolalia and the Problem of Language investigates speaking in tongues in South Korea, where it is practiced widely across denominations and congregations. Nicholas Harkness shows how the popularity of glossolalia in Korea lies at the intersection of numerous, often competing social forces, interwoven religious legacies, and spiritual desires that have been amplified by Christianity’s massive institutionalization. As evangelicalism continues to spread worldwide, Glossolalia and the Problem of Language analyzes one of its most enigmatic practices while marking a major advancement in our understanding of the power of language and its limits.
Gloves
by Hilary WalkerStunning Kirstin thinks physical perfection is essential to gain the true love. Losing a finger in an accident makes her feel imperfect and therefore unlovable.When the handsome Gordon falls for her on the Austrian ski slopes, Kirstin is quick to dismiss his feelings as fake.But in doing so, she risks losing more than her finger ...
Glow Up: A Teen's Guide to Flipping the Script
by Brittany EstesBrittany Estes offers an engaging and powerful tool to help teens overcome negative thoughts and see life more positively. It's tough to be a teen these days. You're growing up in a world constantly feeding you information on who you should be and what you should do. You strive to follow in the footsteps of the influencers online, the friends you see in the hallways, or the parents who set the bar high. But more times than not, you are left feeling helpless and hopeless. You find yourself stuck, broken, and alone, wishing for a better life, thinking there has to be a better way. The truth is, there is! Girl, it's time for your glow up! Glow Up addresses five main areas where teens are overwhelmed and stuck in a negative mindset. Through engaging, relatable stories and Scripture, this book offers hope for a new way of thinking. It gives this generation practical steps to flip their internal scripts and embrace a more positive outlook. Learn to uncover the scripts that have broken you down. Then, you'll discover how to stop listening to the negative scripts playing through your mind, causing you to believe lies about yourself. Soon, you'll be seeing life in a brand-new way. Are you ready? Let's shine!
Glow in the Dark: A Life That Lights the Way
by Bill Bright Ron JensonLet Your Light Shine Bright Got your faith? Check. Got your sphere of influence? Check. Got the entire world crying out for a breath of fresh air, a ray of light providing a glimmer of hope? Check, check. Now it’s your turn to make a significant impact on your world. Starting with you-your mind and deeds-Glow in the Dark will make you aware of your often overlooked beliefs, thought-patterns, and habits. Then, by concentrating on your family, church, workplace, and culture, you’ll see just how far a little light-you!-can go. The change begins when you’re willing to let God use you in every area of life. Ready to Light Up the Night? Got your faith? √ Check. Got your sphere of influence? √ Check. Got the entire world crying out for a glimmer of hope, a ray of light pointing in the right direction? √√ Check, check. You are that light. And it’s time to shine! Bill Bright and Ron Jenson , two men revered for their lives of evangelism and discipleship, abound with practical encouragement as they reveal pointed methods for sharing the hope of the gospel in a dark and hurting world. It’s easier than you may think to make a profound impact for the kingdom of God . Because your simple, everyday choices will-like the glow of a candle-pierce more darkness than you may ever realize& INSIDE LEFT FLAP [Headline]: Ready, Set, Glow Recognize the battle for lost souls and impact the kingdom of heaven! Glow in the Dark will show you how to: See in the dark by thinking biblically. Shine through the dark by living righteously. Pass the torch by building a healthy family. Become a city on a hill by building a healthy church. Display the flame by impacting your marketplace. Light up the world by influencing your culture. Story Behind the Book Ron Jenson has a passion for watching people grow in God’s love, making conscious decisions to live for His glory. Bill Bright’s life was marked by his tremendous response to the Great Commission. The two make the perfect pair to author a book about shining as lights in a dark world. They walk the talk. They live their ideals. This follow-up to their previous book, Kingdoms at War, reaffirms their passion to see believers engaged in their culture and changing the world.