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Twelve Little Ways to Transform Your Heart: Lessons in Holiness and Evangelization from St. Thérèse Of Lisieux
by Mike Aquilina Susan MutoSt. Therese of Lisieux's "Little Way" has been embraced by people of all walks of life. In "Twelve Little Ways to Transform Your Heart," author Susan Muto explores twelve facets of St. Therese's simple spiritual path as a way to personal holiness and the secret to being a powerful witness to Christ in the world today. Though she lived only to the age of twenty-four and spent almost her entire life at her family home and in the Carmelite convent, St. Therese of Lisieux displayed a love for Jesus and a passion for his gospel that have made her the patroness of the missions. The "Little Flower's" humility and childlike trust are still powerful examples of how ordinary people can grow closer to Jesus and respond to Pope Francis's call for a new evangelization. The calls to holiness and to witness to Christ can seem daunting, but as Susan Muto--renowned speaker and expert on Carmelite spirituality--explains, Therese shows us that they are neither difficult nor dramatic. The Little Way can be lived by any of us, even with what Therese called the "ministry of the smile. "With deep insight and warm personal devotion, Muto explains the Little Way and will help you put twelve dimensions of it into practice, drawing others to Christ by living a simple, joyful life.
Twelve More Women of the Bible Study Guide: Life-Changing Stories for Women Today
by Sherry HarneyIn this twelve-session video Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately), some of today’s best-loved authors look at the spiritual lessons learned from twelve women in the Bible and what they mean for you today. You will look at these women’s successes and failures, see how they drew near to God in the midst of trials, and learn how they overcame rejection and disappointment. Their stories will inspire you to persevere through difficult times and find joy in the hope that Jesus has provided. You’ll study the lives of . . . Proverbs 31 Woman: How Not to Do It All Deborah: Fight Like a Girl Shulamite Woman: We Had God at Hello Ruth: Staying Focused in a World of Distractions Puah and Shiphrah: How to Fight Your Fears Esther: Letting God Be in Control Priscilla: Living a Life of Blessed Ordinary Mary and Martha: Finding Life in Death Bent Woman: We've Got God's Complete Attention Woman with the Issue of Blood: When Persistence Pays Off Elizabeth: How to Win the Waiting Game Anna: How to Live a Life Devoted to God Designed for use with Twelve More Women of the Bible Video Study 9780310081487 (sold separately).
Twelve Ordinary Men Workbook, Revised and Updated: How Jesus Shaped His Disciples for Greatness and What He Wants to Do with You
by John F. MacArthurIf Jesus Used These Men . . . He Can Also Use YouThey weren't saints. They weren't scholars. They weren't even religious sages. What is most amazing about the disciples is that Jesus ever selected them at all. Among them, a handful of common fishermen, a hated tax collector, and an impulsive political zealot.The Twelve Ordinary Men Workbook brings you face-to-face with the disciples as you've never seen them. You'll put yourself in their shoes. You'll understand their doubts and hopes. And you'll hear the power of Jesus' words in a whole new way. The message is clear. If Christ can accomplish His purposes through the lives of common men like these, imagine what He has in store for you!Based on John MacArthur's bestselling book of the same name, this revised and updated edition of the workbook includes biblical studies of each disciple, thought-provoking questions, and life application assignments.Lessons include:The Men Jesus Called: Outstandingly OrdinaryPeter: The Unlikely LeaderAndrew: The Apostle of Small ThingsJames: The Apostle of PassionJohn: The Apostle of LovePhilip: The Bean CounterNathanael: The Guileless OneMatthew and Thomas: The Tax Collector and the TwinJames (the Less), Simon (the Zealot), and Judas (not Iscariot): The Not-So-Well-Known TrioJudas: The Traitor
Twelve Ordinary Men: How the Master Shaped His Disciples for Greatness, and What He Wants to Do with You
by John F. MacarthurContrary to popular belief, we do not have to be perfect to do God's work. Look no further than the twelve disciples whose many weaknesses are forever preserved throughout the pages of the New Testament. Jesus chose ordinary men - fisherman, tax collectors, political zealots - and turned their weakness into strength, producing greatness from utter uselessness. MacArthur draws principles from Christ's careful, hands-on training of the original twelve disciples for today's modern disciple - you.
Twelve Parables of Jesus: Bible Study for Christian Living
by Maxie DunnamMany of us have heard the parables of Jesus all our lives, and we might even know them by heart. So why study them again? Why take another look at the parable of the talents, the parable of the prodigal son, the parable of the wise and foolish virgins, and nine others? As our life experiences accumulate, we bring a fresh eye to the Scriptures. This is especially true of the parables, as they deal with people and life and everyday events. In many ways, reflecting on the parables in light of our own lives can bring us closer to Jesus. Whether you are encountering these parables for the first time or for the first time again, you will find them leading you into the mind and spirit of Jesus and offering lessons for living in the kingdom of God. Sessions:Introduction "He Said Nothing to Them Without a Parable"1. What to Do While Waiting for the Judgment Wise and Foolish Virgins (Matthew 25:1-13)2. The Power of Persistence Ask, Seek, Knock (Luke 11:1-13; 18:1-8)3. How to Deal With Demons The Empty House (Matthew 12:38-50)4. Good for Nothing The Barren Fig Tree (Luke 13:1-9)5. Serendipity The Treasure and the Pearl (Matthew 13:44-46)6. How to Escape Being Posessed by Possessions The Rich Fool (Luke 12:13-34)7. Our Most Common Sin Pharisee and Tax Collector (Luke 18:9-17)8. Practicing Humility Places at the Table (Luke 14:7-11)9. How Do We Get Rid of Evil Without Destroying Good? Wheat and Tares (Matthew 13:24-30)10. What to Do When You Have Been Forgiven The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 18:21-35)11. What to Do With Your Assets The Talents (Matthew 25:14-30)12. Lost and Found The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:1-32)
Twelve Post-War Tales: 'A marvel of the storyteller's art', Financial Times
by Graham SwiftThe remarkable new work of fiction from the Booker Prize-winning author of Last Orders, Waterland and Mothering Sunday 'His archly modulated, precise prose, reminiscent at times of his friend Kazuo Ishiguro&’s, has lost none of its power ... immensely readable late-career Swift from start to finish, Twelve Post-War Tales is a marvel of the storyteller's art', Financial Times &‘The characters in this collection share their thoughts and memories with the reader as though with a close friend, and the warmth of their confidences balances against their sadness. We feel we&’ve been in the trenches with them, even when a story has gone no farther than the living room.&’ Wall Street Journal &‘[A] subtle, empathic collection written with tenderness and gentle humour&’, Sydney Morning Herald &‘[S]ome of Graham Swift&’s finest stories. … A clever, subtle and satisfying collection&’, NZ Listener'A brilliant, illuminating collection of short fiction, perhaps the author's best&’, Kirkus'These stories, depth charges of love, anguish, resentment, each in their way relating to the effects of WW2, are so good. Swift at his best – and he&’s on top form here – has the humanity and wry humour of William Trevor&’, Patrick Gale 'Quite wonderful. Such grace and clarity - I'm filled with admiration', Philip Pullman In the aftermath of the Second World War Private Joseph Caan, a young Jewish soldier stationed in Germany, seeks the truth about lost family members; in the 1960s a father focuses on his daughter&’s wedding even as the Cuban Missile Crisis brings the world to the brink of disaster; in 2001, while planes fly into the Twin Towers, a maid working for US Embassy staff in London wonders if her birth on the day of the Kennedy assassination shaped her life; and at the height of a pandemic lockdown, Dr. Cole, a retired specialist in respiratory disease, returns to work and recalls a formative childhood encounter with illness and much more. These are just a few of the challenged characters we meet in Graham Swift&’s Twelve Post-war Tales. Tender, humane, funny and moving, Swift&’s latest work of fiction displays his quietly commanding ability to set the personal and the ordinary against the harsh sweep of history. It is an outstanding achievement, confirming his status as one of the great and subtlest voices of our age. Praise for Swift's most recent novel, Here We Are 'A magical piece of writing: the work of a novelist on scintillating form.' Guardian &‘Here We Are smuggles within the pages of a seemingly commonplace tale depths of emotion and narrative complexity that take the breath away.&’ Observer &‘The book&’s power comes precisely from the fact that it performs its magic in front of your eyes, leaving nowhere to hide . . . you wonder how he does it.&’ Financial Times &‘With a wizardry of his own, Swift conjures up an about-to-disappear little world and turns it into something of wider resonance.&’ Sunday Times 'Swift has no equal in evoking the atmosphere of an era while probing human psychology with irony and tenderness.' L&’Express, France &‘Swift doesn&’t write, he whispers&’, Corriere della Sera, Italy &“In a dozen pages Swift can embrace a whole life&”, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Germany
Twelve Step Christianity: The Christian Roots & Application of the Twelve Steps
by Saul SelbyTwelve Step Christianity teaches Christians in recovery to connect their faith with their program--and shows any Christian a clear path to a more intimate relationship with Christ.Genuine Christianity is more than a set of beliefs--it is a relationship with Jesus Christ that involves hearing His voice and following His directions. But how does one do this? What tools or spiritual disciplines enable Christians to live out their lives in dynamic submission to God's will? Perhaps no set of principles is better suited to help Christians hear God's voice and submit to His will than the Twelve Steps. As a Christian who practices the Steps, Saul Selby knows them to be an invaluable tool for living out the Christian faith. Selby brings his knowledge to bear in Twelve Step Christianity, which teaches Christians in recovery to connect their faith with their program--and shows any Christian a clear path to a more intimate relationship with Christ. Laid out in a workbook format, with room for readers to write answers and track their progress, Twelve Step Christianity explores the roots of Twelve Step spirituality, Examines the connections and distinctions between Christianity and Twelve Step programs and offers readers a deeper and broader understanding of the myriad powerful reasons for applying the Twelve Steps to their lives.
Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life
by Karen ArmstrongKaren Armstrong explains how to practise the religion of compassion that her last books have preached.In November 2009 Armstrong and TED launched The Charter of Compassion, which states that "We call upon all men and women to restore compassion to the centre of morality and religion...to cultivate an informed empathy with the suffering of all human beings -- even those regarded as enemies." To date, it's been signed by over 48,000 people on the Web, including such figures as The Dalai Lama and Queen Noor, Dave Eggers and Meg Ryan. (www.charterforcompassion.org) Out of the ideals of that Charter has come this humane, accessible, indispensable short book for our times.From the Hardcover edition.
Twelve Transgressions: Avoiding common roadblocks on your journey to Christlikeness
by Sergio ScatagliniAvoid spiritual trip wires that can cause you to stumble!Christians--even leaders with good intentions--commit transgressions that can have a devastating ripple effect, releasing poisons within marriages, families, careers and the body of Christ. Now you can identify twelve transgressions that are lurking in the shadows to hinder holiness and roadblock your relationship with God. You are not the only one to struggle with sin! See how spiritual giants from God's Word learned life lessons.Avoid Dangerous spiritual land mines!Here are twelve Bible characters who dearly loved God, but in their humanness and ignorance, they each made costly spiritual mistakes that stopped them in their tracks. Some repented on time and were spared; for others the transgressions became irreversible. All of them paid a price for their error of sin. This book will help you avoid making the same mistakes, face you in the direction of spiritual healing and assist you as you seek a more solid Christian life of service.The Twelve Trangressions will expose your heart condition and offer you encouragement, restoration and biblical principles for your spiritual journey.
Twelve Tribes of Israel
by Rose PublishingEnjoy having a simple overview on the 12 Tribes of Israel at your fingertips. See each tribe's symbol, meaning, history, and other fascinating facts at a glance. Includes incredible visual aids, such as a full-color map, family tree, Tabernacle diagram, and more. Almost every person in the Bible belonged to one of the 12 Tribes of Israel based on their ancestry: From Moses who was a Levite to the Apostle Paul who was Benjaminite. Each tribe had its own history, land, and heritage. Now you can easily grasp the "backstory" of each tribe and see key information at a glance! For example, find out the significance of Jesus being called the "Lion of Judah." For each of the 12 Tribes of Israel, you will get--* A quick overview of its meaning, size, family history, location, and more.* A picture of the tribe's symbol (such as the lion from the Tribe of Judah)* Simple summary of Jacob's blessing, Moses' blessing, and other key events related to each tribe. (Find out the major battles, controversies, and scandals that impacted each tribe. Plus, see which important Bible people came from each tribe of Israel.) Features Incredible Visual Aids (Map of Israel, Tabernacle Diagram, and more) This pamphlet is packed with visual aids that will help you see key information at a glance. These visuals will enrich your understanding of the 12 Tribes of Israel and add depth to any Old Testament study:* Family Tree of Jacob (Israel)* Tabernacle diagram showing where each of the 12 tribes encamped around the Tabernacle. * Time Line showing key events, starting with Abraham's journey from Haran* Easy-to-read, full-color map showing how the "promised land" was divided amongst each of the 12 tribes according to their inheritance. The map is color-coded so you can easily spot each tribe's location!
Twelve Tribes: Promise and Peril in the New Israel
by Ethan Michaeli“In Twelve Tribes, Ethan Michaeli proves he is a master portraitist – of lives, places, and cultures. His rendering of contemporary Israel crackles with energy, fueled by a historian’s vision and a journalist’s unrelenting curiosity.” — Evan Osnos, New York Times bestselling author of Age of Ambition and WildlandA groundbreaking portrait of contemporary Israel, revealing the polyphonic diversity of this extraordinary yet volatile nation by weaving together personal histories of ordinary citizens from all walks of life. In 2015, Israeli President Reuven Rivlin warned that the country’s citizens were dividing into tribes: by class and ethnicity, by geography, and along lines of faith: “In the State of Israel, the basic systems that form peoples’ consciousness are tribal and separate, and will most likely remain so.”In Twelve Tribes, award-winning author Ethan Michaeli portrays this increasingly fractured nation by intertwining interviews with Israelis of all tribes into a narrative of social and political change. Framed by Michaeli’s travels across the country over four years and his conversations with Israeli family, friends, and everyday citizens, Twelve Tribes illuminates the complex dynamics within the country, a collective drama with global consequences far beyond the ongoing conflict with the Palestinians.Readers will meet the aging revolutionaries who founded Israel’s kibbutz movement and the brilliant young people working for the country’s booming Big Tech companies. They will join thousands of ultra-Orthodox Haredim at a joyous memorial for a long-dead Romanian Rebbe in a suburb of Tel Aviv, and hear the life stories of Ethiopian Jews who were incarcerated and tortured in their homeland as “Prisoners of Zion” before they were able to escape to Israel. And they will be challenged, in turn, by portraits of Israeli Arabs navigating between the opportunities in a prosperous, democratic state and the discrimination they suffer as a vilified minority, as by interviews with both the Palestinians striving to build the institutions of a nascent state and the Israeli settlers seeking to establish a Jewish presence on the same land.Immersive and enlightening, Twelve Tribes is a vivid depiction of a modern state contending with ancient tensions and dangerous global forces at this crucial historic moment. Through extensive research and access to all sectors of Israeli society, Michaeli reveals Israel to be a land of paradoxical intersections and unlikely cohabitation—a place where all of the world’s struggles meet, and a microcosm for the challenges faced by all nations today.
Twelve Unlikely Heroes Study Guide
by John F. MacarthurEnoch, who never died . . . Samson, who killed an army with a donkey's jawbone . . . James, who grew up as the brother of the Messiah . . . These are fascinating people whose stories are woven through history and the Bible. They show us God at work in unexpected ways and numerous cultures. They each reveal another little piece of His great plan. But how do they affect my life? If John MacArthur's Twelve Unlikely Heroes presents intimate portraits of these individuals, this study guide is the bridge between those portraits and our daily lives. Commentary and poignant questions bring the points home with unflinching candor, urging us toward a deeper walk with the One who has written all our stories. REWINDùlook again at important passages RETHINKùcheck all the angles REFLECTùconsider how it affects you REACTùchange your life larly as they reveal the true Hero behind every witness, the power counterbalancing every weakness, "the Author and Finisher of our faith" (Hebrews 12:1).
Twelve Unlikely Heroes Study Guide: How God Commissioned Unexpected People in the Bible and What He Wants to Do with You
by John MacarthurEnoch, who never died . . . Samson, who killed an army with a donkey's jawbone . . . James, who grew up as the brother of the Messiah . . . These are fascinating people whose stories are woven through history and the Bible. They show us God at work in unexpected ways and numerous cultures. They each reveal another little piece of His great plan. But how do they affect my life? If John MacArthur's Twelve Unlikely Heroes presents intimate portraits of these individuals, this study guide is the bridge between those portraits and our daily lives. Commentary and poignant questions bring the points home with unflinching candor, urging us toward a deeper walk with the One who has written all our stories. REWIND--look again at important passages RETHINK--check all the angles REFLECT--consider how it affects you REACT--change your life
Twelve Unlikely Heroes: How God Commissioned Unexpected People in the Bible and What He Wants to Do with You
by John MacarthurWhat kind of people does God use to accomplish His work?Far from the children's tales depicted in picture books and nursery rhymes, the men and women highlighted in the Bible were unnervingly real. They faltered. They struggled. And at times, they fell short. Yet God worked through them in surprising and incredible ways to accomplish His purposes. Scripture does not hide their weaknesses, caricature their strengths, or spin their stories as a display of human nobility. Instead, it describes these heroes of the faith with unflinching honesty and delivers an unexpected ending: "God is not ashamed to be called their God" (Hebrews 11:16).In Twelve Unlikely Heroes, pastor and best-selling author John MacArthur uses his deep knowledge of the Bible and history to take us back to see these three-dimensional men and women in their own times and cultures. In doing so, it becomes clear how their dramatic stories apply to us today. People who might at first seem foreign quickly become familiar and unforgettable--particularly as they reveal the true Hero behind every witness, the power counterbalancing every weakness, "the Author and Finisher of our faith" (Hebrews 12:1).
Twelve Who Followed Jesus
by Sarah FletcherThis book tells how the disciples came to follow Jesus and how He commissioned them "fishers of men" (Matt. 4:18-22; 9:9-13; 10:1-42; Luke 5:1-11; and John 1:43-51). The Arch Book series tells popular Bible stories through fun-to-read rhymes and bright illustrations. This well-loved series captures the attention of children, telling scripturally sound stories that are enjoyable and easy to remember. Other Arch books are available in this library.
Twelve Women of the Bible Study Guide: Life-Changing Stories for Women Today
by Elisa Morgan Lysa Terkeurst Jeanne Stevens Naomi Zacharias Amena Brown Jonalyn Grace FincherIn the Twelve Women of the Bible Study Guide, a companion to the twelve-session video Bible study, individuals and small groups will learn about the triumphs and failures of Mary Magdalene, Rebekah, Hannah, and nine other women, studying their lives and learning how to: Apply biblical lessons to their own modern-day struggles Live through their failures as well as successes Draw near to God in a world filled with trials Find lasting contentment Overcome rejection and insecurity And much more. Designed for use with the video.
Twelve Women of the Bible Study Guide: Life-Changing Stories for Women Today
by Elisa Morgan Jeanne Stevens Naomi Zacharias Amena Brown Jonalyn Grace Fincher Lysa TerKeurstIn this twelve-session small group Bible study, Twelve Women of the Bible, Lysa TerKuerst, Elisa Morgan, Jeanne Stevens and other leaders look at the spiritual lessons learned from twelve biblical women and what they mean for your life today. You’ll discover lessons from each of these women that will help you persevere through the circumstances you are facing today.
Twelve-Tribe Nations: Sacred Number and the Golden Age
by John Michell Christine RhoneThe symbolism and use of the number twelve in organizing ancient societies • Connects the zodiac, the twelve months of the year, and the political divisions of ancient nations • Explores the sacred geography of ancient landscapes in Europe and Israel Throughout the world--in countries as far apart as China, Ireland, Iceland, and Madagascar--there survive records and traditions of whole nations being divided into twelve tribes and twelve regions, each corresponding to one of the twelve signs of the zodiac and to one of the twelve months of the year. Best known are the twelve tribes of Israel under King Solomon, but there have been many others. Wherever they occur, they are associated with an ideal social order and a golden age of humanity. Exploring examples of these twelve-tribe societies, John Michell and Christine Rhone explain the blueprint for this organizational structure and look at the musical, mythological, and astronomical enchantments that kept these societies in harmony with the cosmos. They also examine the astrological landscapes of classical Greece, the aligned St. Michael sanctuaries of Europe, and the true site and function of the Temple in Jerusalem. They show that the sacred geography of these sites was part of an ancient code of knowledge that produced harmony between nature and humanity and is as relevant to our present and future as it was to our past.
Twentieth Century Anglican Theologians: From Evelyn Underhill to Esther Mombo (The Great Theologians)
by Stephen Burns Bryan Cones James TengatengaA scholarly volume that reflects the rich diversity of Anglican theology With contributions from an international panel of writers, Twentieth-Century Anglican Theologians offers a wide-ranging view that presents a survey of over twenty diverse Anglican thinkers. The book explores well-known figures including William Temple, Austin Farrer, Donald MacKinnon, and John A.T. Robinson. These theologians are set in a wider context alongside others from India, China, Australia, Ghana, and elsewhere. Notably, the subjects include a number of women from Evelyn Underhill, the first woman to teach the clergy of the Church of England, to Esther Mombo, a major contemporary Anglican figure, from Kenya. The book reflects the rich diversity of Anglicanism, suggesting the ongoing vitality of this religious tradition. This important book: Contains information on a number of prominent women Anglican thinkers Includes contributions from experts from around the world Presents material on both familiar figures and others that are unjustly little known Written for students and teachers of Anglicanism, Anglican clergy, and ecumenical colleagues, Twentieth-Century Anglican Theologians is the first book to reflect the diversity of the Anglican tradition by considering its global theological representatives.
Twentieth Century Christian Responses to Religious Pluralism: Difference is Everything (Routledge New Critical Thinking in Religion, Theology and Biblical Studies)
by David PitmanTwentieth Century Christian Responses to Religious Pluralism begins with the recognition that the traditional three-fold typology adopted by Christians in responding to other living world religions is no longer adequate and offers a much more sophisticated and developed approach. This is accomplished with particular reference to ten key Twentieth Century theologians, each of whom had significant influence in the field of inter-religious studies, both during their lifetime and beyond. The author rejects the exclusivism and triumphalism of traditional Christian approaches and argues strongly and persuasively that the future for inter-religious relationships lies in what he describes as 'classical pluralism', and in an understanding of the importance of difference for inter-faith dialogue. Presenting an accessible introduction to the contemporary issues and challenges facing all those engaged in the further development of inter-faith relationships, dialogue and partnership between the world religions, Pitman argues that the future of world peace and prosperity depends on the outcome.
Twentieth Century Mythologies: Dumaezil, Laevi-Strauss, Eliade
by Daniel Dubuisson Martha CunninghamMyths have intrigued scholars throughout history. 'Twentieth Century Mythologies' traces the study of myth over the last century, presenting the key theories of mythology and critiquing traditional definitions of myth. The volume presents the work of influential scholars in mythology: the noted Indo-Europeanist Georges Dumezil, the structuralist anthropologist Claude Levi-Strauss, and the historian of religions Mircea Eliade. 'Twentieth Century Mythologies' is an indispensable resource for scholars of religion and myth and for all those interested in the history of ideas.
Twenty Israeli Composers: Voices of a Culture
by Robert Fleisher Shulamit RanIsrael's contemporary art music reflects a modern society that is an intricate fabric of national and ethnic origins, languages and dialects, customs and traditions-a heterogeneous culture of cultures. It is a rich and distinctive environment-at once ancient and modern, spiritual and secular, traditional and progressive. <P><P> Twenty Israeli Composers, the first published collection of interviews with Israeli composers, explores this developing and distinctive music culture. The featured composers have earned distinction in Israel and abroad, and reflect the pluralism of Israeli art music, culture, and society. In first-person narrative, they discuss the interaction of inspiration, method, and cultural context in their work, revealing both international and national influence and scope. Three generations of contemporary composers-immigrants from Central and Eastern Europe, North and South America, and naïve sabras- share their ideas about music, the creative process, and their experiences as artists living and working in Israel. Robert Fleisher furnishes a biographical sketch of each composer, followed by a summary of recent accomplishments. The book also includes a bibliography, discography, and information for further study.
Twenty Life-Changing Buddhist Concepts
by World TribuneEncountering Nichiren Buddhism can change your life. This ancient philosophy, practiced by millions around the world today, can help you see your problems in new ways, find wisdom and courage, and discover the power of your own life. These twenty simple yet profound concepts will help get you started.
Twenty Poems to Bless Your Marriage: And One to Save It
by Roger HousdenPoems can teach us in ways that surpass other forms of understanding, especially when the subject concerns matters of the heart. When the heart&’s whispers are too faint for us to hear in ordinary ways, poetry can speak to us with another kind of eloquence. From the leap of joy that a couple takes on their wedding day to a fiftieth wedding anniversary that acknowledges the deep connection that a life together can bring, marriage takes us on a journey that passes through seasons and stages, peaks and valleys. This book honors that journey through twenty poems that celebrate and illuminate some of these major stages and provides not only inspiration for the journey but also solace and wisdom. Roger Housden, the author of Ten Poems to Change Your Life, provides essential insights into the poems, creating a collection of reflective prose and poetry that makes this an inspirational guidebook as much as a volume of poetry. In Twenty Poems to Bless Your Marriage, Roger Housden offers poems and essays that will give voice to your heart, offering up words and wisdom not just for special occasions but to act as friends and guides to refer to throughout the life of a marriage.
Twenty Secrets to an Unbreakable Marriage
by Jonathan Shuttlesworth Adalis Shuttlesworth“Two are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.” ~ Ecclesiastes 4:9You can choose to build your house, your life, and your marriage on the rock of God’s Word. If that’s your desire, this book will help you build solid faith that changes your marriage, your children’s lives, and that of your children’s children.No one likes divorce. You can break the cycle of brokenness that perpetuates divorce through the power of God and understanding His Word. Battles with resentment, anger, depression, fear, and confusion that you fought growing up don’t have to enter your marriage or pass to your children.Based on God’s Word, Jonathan and Adalis Shuttlesworth walk you through twenty secrets to your marriage relationship with practical, real-world application.You’ll discover the importance of a God-centered relationship, why marrying a Christian is important, the value of submission, common interests, communication, the priesthood of your home, killing insecurity, leading, honoring, esteeming, finances, loving, forgiving, increasing, sacredness, perspective, studiousness, not being silent, keeping love alive and understanding what it takes to go the distance.Whether you’ve been married many years or are contemplating marriage in the near future, this book will guide you toward the flourishing, life-bringing, and unbreakable relationship that God intends for your marriage.About the Authors:Evangelists Jonathan and Adalis Shuttlesworth are the visionaries of Revival Today, a thriving international ministry on the frontlines of reaching the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Their larger-than-life personalities, witty sense of humor and extraordinary love for God and each other have made them positive influencers and a standout couple.In 2007, Jonathan and Adalis co-founded and launched Revival Today. Presently, their ministry continues its global impact through the Revival Today App and 24-hour radio, conferences, outdoor crusades, daily social media programming, live streaming, podcasts, devotionals, and Revival Today Global Broadcast.As the distinguished authors of Financial Overflow, Dominion Over Sickness & Disease, The Mighty Series Children’s Books, and now Twenty Secrets to an Unbreakable Marriage, they are committed to empowering others to live victoriously in every area of life.