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Thirty-One Days of Power: Learning to Live in Spiritual Victory
by Ruth Myers Warren MyersSpiritual warfare that is not based on the Word of God may actually give Satan an advantage in our lives. This trustworthy devotional clarifies the struggle against evil forces and guides readers to a daily application of Christ's victory for us on the cross. In her warmly positive, personal style, author Ruth Myers equips readers with two powerful spiritual tools: feeding on God's Word and praising God for His unsearchable love and boundless power. Myers promises "a balanced and positive approach to your spiritual warfare, an approach that will increase your skill in resisting Satan's purposes and promoting those of our triumphant Lord. " Triumph for Today Your life is the focus of an ongoing spiritual battle. But Christ's victory for you on the cross can make a difference every day, in every circumstance. As you feed richly on God's Word through this powerful devotional, you'll be filled with praise for His unsearchable love and boundless power. Every day, you'll find growing strength from God to prevail in your struggles. Find release from the burdens the evil one would place on your shoulders-and be refreshed by a closer walk with God.
Thirty-One Days of Praise: Enjoying God Anew (31 Days Series)
by Ruth Myers Warren MyersChristians who long to experience God in a fresh, deep way will treasure this powerful, personal praise guide, rereleased with an updated cover. Every day for just one month, a Scripture-based devotion cultivates the "heart habit" of praise and worship. Readers will be gently inspired to appreciate and adore the Lord in all things -- yes, even in the midst of pain, disappointment, and heartache. A deeper intimacy with God -- and a greater love for Him -- is the sure result.Come into His Presence with Praise Praise. It leads you into God's awesome presence, into the delight of His Word, into the sure knowledge of His great love for you. If you long to experience God in a fresh, deep way, you'll treasure this personal praise guide. Every day a different Scripture-based devotion helps you cultivate the "heart habit" of praise and worship. You'll be gently inspired to appreciate and adore the Lord in all things, even in the midst of pain, heartache, or disappointment. A deeper intimacy with God--and a greater love for Him--is the sure result.From the Hardcover edition.
Thirty-One Days of Prayer (31 Days Series)
by Ruth Myers Warren MyersIt takes but a few weeks to form a habit. Readers of the rerelease of 31 Days of Prayer can form a prayer habit that lasts a lifetime with this beautiful and practical devotional. Authors Ruth and Warren Myers show readers how to grow in prayer, even if the amount of time set aside seems small at first. The book guides believers through prayer for thirty-one days, allowing for personalized prayer that reflects individual circumstances and areas for spiritual growth. 31 Days of Prayer leads readers step by step into praying about what is close to their hearts and God's.From the Hardcover edition.
Thirty Reasons to Never Give Up: Short stories for when life looks nothing like you thought it was going to look
by Shian KlassenFaced with giving up? Over the next thirty days, Pastor Shian Klassen will take you through a journey of his life, his losses and love with easy to read down to earth personal stories guaranteed to touch your heart. Faced with insurmountable circumstances from childhood through adulthood, you will see that you are not alone in life&’s struggles. This must-read is guaranteed to inspire and renew hope reminding us that no matter how long the journey, or how big the obstacle ahead, never give up.What if giving up appears easier than going on? This book is designed to inspire the faint of heart the true value found in oneself with going forward. From stories of hair-raising canoe expeditions, the painful loss of loved ones, to being faced with life altering situations, author and pastor Shian Klassen describes in detail his struggle and God-given courage enabling him to never give up. If life hasn&’t turned out the way you planned, then you&’re not alone! Let each story, combined with thirty scriptures, encourage you every day to stay the course until you cannot afford to give up. Never give up.
The Thirty-third Hour: A Novel
by Mitchell ChefitzThe Thirty-third Hour opens at midnight Saturday, in the study of Rabbi Arthur Greenberg, the leader of the largest synagogue in Miami. The Rabbi has until 9 a.m. Monday morning, thirty-three hours, to investigate a sex ethics charge brought against one of his colleagues by a member of the congregation, Brenda, an attractive widow and the mother of an autistic son.That colleague, Moshe Katan, an associate from Arthur's seminary days, has been leading an experimental family education program at the synagogue, bringing together parents and children to explore the stories of the Bible in new and challenging ways. Now, piled on Arthur's desk are the video and audio recordings of these sessions and Brenda's journal, which he has to review in a desperate attempt to avoid a disastrous scandal. The reader becomes judge and jury as Arthur seeks to find out what happened and, in the process, undergoes a spiritual transformation himself.
Thirty Years Among the Dead: Complete And Unabridged -- Obsessions And Curses Removed Through The Work Of The Medium Mrs. Wickland
by Carl WicklandOriginally published in 1924, the book chronicles Wickland's experiences as a psychiatrist and spiritual researcher, focusing on his encounters with discarnate spirits and his exploration of the afterlife. Wickland's interest in the spiritual realm began when he noticed unusual behaviors and symptoms in some of his patients during his psychiatric practice. He observed that certain individuals exhibited personality changes, speaking in different voices and exhibiting knowledge of unfamiliar languages or historical periods. Intrigued by these phenomena, Wickland began to investigate the possibility of spirit possession. Through his work, Wickland developed a technique known as "obsession" or "spirit release" therapy. He would induce a deep trance state in his patients and communicate with the possessing spirits directly, allowing them to express their thoughts and emotions through the patient's body...In "Thirty Years Among the Dead," Wickland presents numerous case studies and recounts his encounters with various spirits possessing his patients. He describes the struggles and challenges he faced while dealing with these spirits, including their resistance, anger, and confusion. Wickland also explores the nature of the afterlife, discussing topics such as the process of dying, the existence of different realms or planes, and the experiences of spirits who have not yet crossed over..."Thirty Years Among the Dead" has been both praised and criticized for its unconventional approach to psychiatry and its spiritual themes. While some have regarded Wickland's work as groundbreaking and insightful, others have dismissed it as unscientific and based on subjective experiences. Nonetheless, the book remains a notable contribution to the field of spiritual research and offers a unique perspective on the interaction between the physical and spiritual realms.-Print ed.
Thirty Years That Changed the World: The Book of Acts for Today
by Michael GreenWhile there are many studies and commentaries on the book of Acts, few focus on the amazing achievement of the people found within its narrative. The first Christians chronicled in Acts turned the world upside down in the space of a generation. In this book Michael Green opens up the gripping story of Acts, highlighting the volcanic eruption of faith described there and comparing it to the often halfhearted Christianity of the modern Western world. Combining trusted scholarship with a popular, enjoyable writing style, "Thirty Years That Changed the World" is an ideal book for church, group, or personal study. Green explores the life and faith of the Christians of Acts, answering such questions as "What kind of people were they? How did they live?" and "How did they organize and practice as members of the new church?" Besides unveiling the nature of life in the early church, Green discusses how we today can apply the first Christians' dynamic efforts at church planting, pastoral care, social concern, gospel proclamation, and prayer.
Thirty Years That Changed the World: The Book of Acts for Today (The Eerdmans Michael Green Collection)
by Michael GreenThe first Christians turned the world upside down in the space of a generation. How can we learn from them today? In this book Michael Green opens up the gripping story of Acts, highlighting the volcanic eruption of faith described there and contrasting it with the often halfhearted Christianity of the modern Western world. Green explores the life and faith of the Christians of Acts, answering such questions as, What kind of people were they? How did they live? And how did they organize and practice as members of the new church? Besides describing life in the early church, Green discusses how we today can apply the first Christians&’ dynamic efforts at church planting, pastoral care, social concern, gospel proclamation, and prayer. Combining trusted scholarship with a popular, enjoyable writing style, Thirty Years That Changed the World is an ideal book for church, group, or personal study.
Thirty Years That Changed the World: The Book Acts for Today (The\eerdmans Michael Green Collection (emgc) Ser.)
by Michael GreenWhile there are many studies and commentaries on the book of Acts, few focus on the amazing achievement of the people found within its narrative. The first Christians chronicled in Acts turned the world upside down in the space of a generation. In this book Michael Green opens up the gripping story of Acts, highlighting the volcanic eruption of faith described there and comparing it to the often halfhearted Christianity of the modern Western world. Combining trusted scholarship with a popular, enjoyable writing style, Thirty Years That Changed the World is an ideal book for church, group, or personal study. Green explores the life and faith of the Christians of Acts, answering such questions as What kind of people were they? How did they live? and How did they organize and practice as members of the new church? Besides unveiling the nature of life in the early church, Green discusses how we today can apply the first Christians' dynamic efforts at church planting, pastoral care, social concern, gospel proclamation, and prayer.
Thirukailaya Gyana Ula
by Seraman Perumal NayanarThis work is part of the 11th Thirumurai.'Ula' is one of the 96 types of 'Sitrillakiyam'. Also called 'Adhi Ula' as it is the first in the Ula genre.It talks in praise of Lord Shiva and how women of all ages are mesmerized by his charisma.
Thiruppavai
by AndalPart of Naalayira thivvya prabantham, Thriuppavai is a collection of 30 songs sung by Andal in praise of the Lord Mahavishnu. These songs are sung typically in the Tamil month of marghazhi culminating in the pongal festival in the month of Thai. It is said that Andal merged one with God at the end of these thirty days.
This Abled Body: Rethinking Disabilities in Biblical Studies
by Hector Avalos Sarah Melcher Jeremy SchipperContributors from biblical studies and from the nascent discipline of disability studies draw on recent articulations of critical disability theory to interrogate the use of disability as a conceptual category in biblical and other Near Eastern texts, and in scholarly interpretations of these texts. Among the perspectives they offer are: deformity and disability in Greece and Rome, the normate hermeneutic and interpretations of disability within the Yahwistic narratives, and disability and redemption in biblical literature.
This Ain't No Promised Land: A Novel
by Tina SheltonNo matter how far you run, you can't escape yourself--or outrun the love of God When her husband dies, Charlotte can't face the things she's done, things that could tear her family apart. So she drops a goodbye letter in the cookie jar and flees south to escape everything--her life, her three daughters, the mistakes she's made, and the secrets that have been eating her alive. She's desperate to find the peace she's looking for somewhere out there. Now Gracey and her sisters are alone on Chicago's South Side with nothing but their home and their belongings, not a parent to be seen. They're doing everything they can to stay together as a family. But three young girls--sixteen, fourteen, and twelve--aren't meant to parent themselves. The close-knit community gathers around them to keep them fed and clothed with the utilities on, but it isn't enough. The girls are struggling and making destructive decisions as a way of coping with abandonment. Hundreds of miles away, Charlotte is trying to keep her own head above water. She's made a close friend who talks to her about God in a way Charlotte's never heard before. But when her demons catch up to her, she must face her past head-on. Will she be able to find the courage to embrace motherhood? And will that be enough not to lose her family altogether? Debut author Tina Shelton drops readers straight into 1980s South Side Chicago. Her raw, authentic writing welcomes those who are willing to come alongside characters dealing with generational trauma, abandonment, hidden abuse, destructive choices, and the desire to be set free. This Ain't No Promised Land will appeal to readers of Black Cake, Miss Pearly's Girls, and Michelle Obama's Becoming.
This Beautiful Book: An Exploration of the Bible's Incredible Story Line and Why It Matters Today
by Steve Green Bill HighIn This Beautiful Book, Steve Green - founder of The Museum of the Bible - highlights life-changing themes woven through the mosaic of the Bible's various stories, reveals a new way to engage Scripture as a whole, and inspires deep appreciation for the Bible's connection to your life.The most popular and culture-shaping text in the world, the Bible is still the least understood book of all time.The Bible's collection of history, poetry, genealogy lists, and mystifying prophecies often prove puzzling to readers. And when this text is read in pieces, we're left with only a half-impression of the vibrant mosaic. This Beautiful Book highlights the thematic threads woven throughout the ancient writings and shows us a new way to engage with Scripture as a whole.Through insights gained from firsthand experiences in leading and developing the first world class Bible museum, Green invites readers to step back from the individual stories of the Bible and consider the Bible as a whole. He reveals the completeness, connection, and transformative power of Scripture. Along with stunning retellings of biblical stories, Green helps readers see the story within the story, and draws the careful connections that help us appreciate the richness of the Bible story as a single story. Each page will spark or embolden your faith in a God who speaks to us across the centuries.A truly captivating experience, this book will instill in you a deep appreciation for Scripture and its profound connection to your own life story.
This Beautiful Mess
by Rick MckinleyAlready Not Yet When Jesus announced, "the kingdom of God is at hand," what did He mean? Uncover the reality of the kingdom of God and what it might look like if followers of Christ practiced its in-breaking presence. What happens when we view life through the lens of the kingdom? How does the beauty of Jesus' reign break into the mess of our broken lives and world? What if we lived as though a world other than this one was here today?This Beautiful Messlaunches a paradigm-shifting journey inviting us to experience the kingdom of God in the ordinary miracle of our everyday lives. "The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, hehellip; sold all he had and bought that field. " -Matthew 13:44 Jesus' sayings about the kingdom of God just might be the most overlooked of his teachings. Yet the Good News of the kingdom-a treasure beyond price-was what he came to preach. It's time to ask: What is the kingdom Jesus talked about? Could it be already here, hidden from sight? If so, where is it? How can I be a part of it? A new generation is tuning in to the teachings of Jesus and to their revolutionary implications. Could it be that living under Christ's reign is not merely a future vision but a present reality? Rick McKinley's exploration is fresh, accessible, and timely. With careful attention to historical texts, he unveils new understandings of authentic personal and social transformation. The time is now. Your opportunity is here. In the mess of everyday life, you can live in the beautiful presence of the kingdom. Story Behind the Book "When we started Imago Dei Community, it was with a passion to be people who live in love with Jesus and live out the values of His kingdom in our city. But we had no idea how to do that. God let us stumble into grace and discover the wide-open plains of His kingdom. This has ruined us in the best way possible. Because once you taste untamed life in the kingdom, you will never go back to the sterile hallways of religion. The beautiful, transforming grace of Christ shows up in the messiness of life and the kingdom breaks in as a beautiful mess. "-Rick McKinley From the Trade Paperback edition.
This Beautiful Mess: Practicing the Presence of the Kingdom of God
by Donald Miller Rick MckinleyAlready Not Yet When Jesus announced, "the kingdom of God is at hand," what did He mean? Uncover the reality of the kingdom of God and what it might look like if followers of Christ practiced its in-breaking presence. What happens when we view life through the lens of the kingdom? How does the beauty of Jesus' reign break into the mess of our broken lives and world? What if we lived as though a world other than this one was here today? This Beautiful Mess launches a paradigm-shifting journey inviting us to experience the kingdom of God in the ordinary miracle of our everyday lives. "The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he...sold all he had and bought that field." --Matthew 13:44 Jesus' sayings about the kingdom of God just might be the most overlooked of his teachings. Yet the Good News of the kingdom--a treasure beyond price--was what he came to preach. It's time to ask: -What is the kingdom Jesus talked about? -Could it be already here, hidden from sight? If so, where is it? -How can I be a part of it? A new generation is tuning in to the teachings of Jesus and to their revolutionary implications. Could it be that living under Christ's reign is not merely a future vision but a present reality? Rick McKinley's exploration is fresh, accessible, and timely. With careful attention to historical texts, he unveils new understandings of authentic personal and social transformation. The time is now. Your opportunity is here. In the mess of everyday life, you can live in the beautiful presence of the kingdom. Story Behind the Book"When we started Imago Dei Community, it was with a passion to be people who live in love with Jesus and live out the values of His kingdom in our city. But we had no idea how to do that. God let us stumble into grace and discover the wide-open plains of His kingdom. This has ruined us in the best way possible. Because once you taste untamed life in the kingdom, you will never go back to the sterile hallways of religion. The beautiful, transforming grace of Christ shows up in the messiness of life and the kingdom breaks in as a beautiful mess."--Rick McKinley
This Book Will Make You Mindful
by Jessamy Hibberd Jo UsmarWe live increasingly busy lives, and while some of us have no trouble juggling multiple responsibilities, others struggle to deal with the mounting pressures we feel from external sources, and, most importantly, from ourselves. It's not uncommon to feel buried under the weight of responsibilities and constantly feel like you're running out of time--with days, weeks, and years passing by in a blur. But don't let this discourage you--help is on its way.This compact and accessible volume will arm you with techniques that can help you change your perspective and get the most out of every moment of your life. Dr Jessamy Hibberd and Jo Usmar use the latest mindfulness techniques to teach you how to stop worrying about the future or dwelling on the past and get the most of the life you're living right now. Understanding the way your brain works will help you learn how to cope with the negatives while fully appreciating the good things in life. The result? A happier, more confident, and more productive you!
This Boy's Faith: Notes from a Southern Baptist Upbringing
by Hamilton CainAn unforgettable memoir about growing up Southern, grappling with faith, and confronting a childhood colored by religion, Bible Belt culture, and a mother who minces words better than a food processor. A child stumbles upon a vintage photograph and glimpses salvation. A young girl vanishes in a famous cavern when she runs away from her tour group. A hijacked plane circles overhead, its passengers' lives in jeopardy. A mystical stranger, a refugee from the Holocaust, seals off her secrets behind an elusive smile. From simple blessings to historical tragedies to random twists of fate, This Boy's Faith plumbs the uncanny mysteries and surprising revelations at the heart of a Southern Baptist childhood. Hamilton Cain came to Jesus on a trampoline, or as his devout parents described it, "He just jumped and bounced his way to the Lord." Growing up in Tennessee in the 1970s and '80s, he set himself on the path to becoming the best Baptist boy he could be. The veil between the concrete and the magical shimmered all around him, nourishing his soul. Religion was a map to help him navigate his life, to steer away from the reefs of temptation. Yet as he grew older, Hamilton began to notice fractures and cracks in a world that had once promised sanctuary and transcendence, perils threatening to shatter the protective shell of family and community. Like an escape artist, he cut himself free from his evangelical milieu, and eventually gravitated north, to cosmopolitan New York. Twenty years later, the smooth flow of Hamilton's life reversed itself yet again when his first child was born with a grave genetic disease. Thrown into a chasm of confusion and despair, he found the primal voices of his original culture reaching out to him. He picked up that faded, half-forgotten script to see what values, if any, could steady him in the here and now. The result is a story of growing up Baptist, and then growing up. Haunting, evocative, and gorgeously written, Hamilton Cain's debut will resonate with fans of poignant personal memoir, readers interested in faith and spirituality, and anyone who has known what it's like to engage the complexities and contradictions of one's past.
This Brother of Yours (The Hawk & The Dove Series 2 #1)
by Penelope WilcoxOnce again Penelope Wilcox has invited her readers to experience monastic life as lived at St. Alcuins just after the Plague. Time has passed since the last book: William left monastic life, married Madeleine, and has now become a widower. Abbot John encourages him to return, to renew his vows as a monk. Although the monks welcome William back, there are many problems—William is still mourning, plus he still has unresolved issues from his past and a troubling relationship with many of the monks. But William needs security. This book is not so much a story as it is a lesson in growth, acceptance, humility, and fraternal love.
This Changes Everything: Unleashing the Power of the Resurrection in Your Life
by Ray JohnstonHe is risen! Now what? How does the resurrection of Jesus impact my everyday life, and why should I care? Ray Johnston has written a key resource that every church and Christian can give their friends and family to help them grow in faith. This book explores thirty practical ways the Resurrection changed the lives of early believers and can transform us today. This resource has been given to thousands of new Christians at Bayside Church where the author is the founding pastor. Now you and your church can equip yourself and those you love. While not primarily an apologetics text, This Changes Everything provides helpful apologetics resources while speaking practically about the impact of the resurrection of Jesus in ordinary life.
This Changes Everything: A Surprisingly Funny Story About Race, Cancer, Faith, and Other Things We Don't Talk About
by Tyler MerrittA cancer diagnosis caused Tyler Merritt—beloved author of I Take My Coffee Black—to realize that there was no time for anger, unforgiveness, foolishness, or lost friendships. None of us have any time to waste. When Tyler Merritt was diagnosed with cancer, everything he thought he knew about what mattered in life changed. Though he made it through a highly invasive surgery and thought he was in the clear, Tyler soon realized that the cancer had other plans. It wasn&’t a question of if the tumor would come back for an encore, his doctors told him. It was a question of when. The clock was ticking.This Changes Everything is a humorous and optimistic love letter to this beautiful life. As Tyler counts down the days until his next scan, he begins to understand that none of us have time for anger, for being unforgiving, for foolishness, for letting relationships drift, or for letting friendships to be lost. It&’s a clear-eyed reckoning with the reality that our time on this earth is limited and a hopeful vision of how each of us can make the most of the time we have left. Laced with Tyler&’s trademark humor, love of pop culture, and arguably too many musical theater references, This Changes Everything is a story about how wrestling with the idea of death can birth a whole new outlook on life, how we live it, and the urgency that comes when you grasp that time is a precious commodity.
This Child of Mine & His Answered Prayer
by Lois RicherSweet stories of second chances by Lois RicherThis Child of MineFrom the moment she left her hometown, Darcy Simms vowed to prove she was more than just a troubled girl. When a tragedy finally brings her back, Luke Lassiter helps the single mom pick up the pieces. But can he finally shut the door on Darcy's troubled past?His Answered PrayerBlair Delaney's world is her young son-a son pining for the father who knows nothing about him. Now, six years later, tycoon Gabriel Sloan wants them to be a family. Yet first he has to open his heart to love....
This Cool Green Earth: A Novel
by Don McBurneyThis Cool Green Earth is a Christian story of redemption, showing how God chooses an unlikely person to help advance His kingdom. After touring the state, Gil and his wife purchase a large ranch and provide safe shelter for disadvantaged boys from locations across America and middle Eastern refugees who have been displaced because of religious persecution. Israel’s re-establishment as a nation-state in 1948 began the final count-down to judgment and the arrival of extinction-level events, most notably an asteroid that threatens to impact Earth. This Cool Green Earth shows readers humanity’s depravity, issues a call to repentance, presents the twin realities of a loving, merciful God who is not a “tame lion”, and the imminent arrival of cataclysmic judgment. By reading Gil’s story, readers learn to take advantage of their opportunity while Earth is still cool and green, before it turns hot and dry. This Cool Green Earth is unique in that it presents a future that is catastrophic without being dystopian.
This Dangerous Book: How the Bible Has Shaped Our World and Why It Still Matters Today
by Rick Warren Jackie Green Bill High Steve GreenIt is the top selling book in history. It brings social upheaval, international arguments, and political controversy. It has been used to justify both love and war. And for generations, it has found its way into the hearts of millions, offering comfort, direction, and life-changing truths.How could one book have such power? In This Dangerous Book, Steve and Jackie Green explore the incredible history and impact of the Bible. As the founders and visionaries of the Museum of the Bible in Washington D.C., the Greens have a unique perspective on the Bible’s journey—from its ancient beginnings, to its effect on the moral fiber of nations, to its transformative influence in individual hearts.The Greens share the challenges they have faced in acquiring biblical artifacts from around the world and why generations—in every time period and in every geographical location—have risked their lives to preserve this precious book.Exploring ancient tablets, medieval commentaries, and modern translations, This Dangerous Book offers fascinating insight into the miracles and martyrdoms that have led to the Scriptures we read today. The Greens explore how cutting-edge technology gives new insight into the authenticity of the Bible, including the work of fifty scholars who recently uncovered hidden details about thirteen unpublished Dead Sea Scroll fragments. This Dangerous Book also looks at the link between the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament, what we can learn from how the Bible was passed down to us, and why God’s Word is foundational to America’s past and crucial for its future.The Bible is a world-changer and a heart-changer. Whether you have read the Bible for years or are simply curious about its influence, This Dangerous Book could change your heart as well.
This Day Is The Lord's
by Corrie Ten BoomA daily devotional containing 366 short reflections, relevant Scripture, and personal prayers to help readers start their day.