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He Saw That It Was Good: Reimagining Your Creative Life to Repair a Broken World
by Sho BarakaA deep exploration of the intersection of faith, creativity, and justice from acclaimed hip-hop artist and creative polymath Sho Baraka &“Sho has the courage to say what many are thinking and the candor to say what many are not. His words have positively influenced me for years—now this book gives the world that influence.&”—LecraeYou were created to help bring truth and beauty into this broken world. God made you with an imagination and a yearning for justice. No matter your calling or vocation, you can help shape a better world around you through your creativity. But that doesn&’t mean it will be easy. We are surrounded by toxic stories and bad cultural thinking. We&’re held back by incomplete theology. But does it have to be like that? Is frustration the end of the story?In the face of confusion and injustice, we can lose sight of our true narrative—the one that started in a garden and wants to make our real lives better today. In He Saw That It Was Good, activist and recording artist Sho Baraka wrestles deeply and honestly with these questions, gives you permission to do the same, and shows a hard-earned path to creative change. With Sho, you&’ll engage with art, justice, and history. Learn from the powerful principles of historic movements, explore why it&’s important to cultivate your creative calling (no matter what you do!), and discover a fresh look at how the gospel can transform how you see God, your neighbor, your work, and your world. You&’ll return to your biggest and truest story. Your life (and your world) need never be the same.
He Set His Face to Jerusalem: A Lenten Study for Adults
by Wilke Richard B TrustAdapting from Luke 9:51, Richard Wilke looks at Jesus' journey to Jerusalem in order to help us think about how we set our faces in life. What are our goals as people of faith? What are we resolute or determined about in our lives? As we "set our faces" to Jerusalem and to the ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus, what difference does it make? What does Jesus' determination say to us about our commitments and about our need to grow in love of God and neighborThe 40 days of Lent are ideal to use this study and for readers to set their faces toward Easter. Study includes seven sessions, one for each Sunday in Lent and Easter Sunday. Each session features a Scripture reference, a personal reading, questions for personal reflection or group study, and closing prayer.
He Sets the Captive Free
by Corrie Ten BoomDesigned to guide prisoners toward the Christian life, this book presents a number of the author's own experiences in three of the world's most brutal prisons and concentration camps. Also included are conversations that ten Boom had with men and women in various prisons that she traveled to following her own miraculous release. This devotional presents numerous aspects of Christian living including salvation, guilt and sin, finding joy, and the fruit of the Spirit.
He Shall Be Called: 150 Names of Jesus and What They Mean to You
by Robert J. MorganBestselling author and pastor Robert J. Morgan explores the many character traits of Jesus, as shown by his many names.
He Shines in All That's Fair: Culture and Common Grace
by Richard J. MouwHow do Christians account for the widespread presence of goodness in a fallen world? Different theological perspectives have presented a range of answers to this fundamental question over the centuries. In He Shines in All That's Fair Richard Mouw brings the historic insights of Calvinism to bear on this question and reinterprets them for a broader audience at the turn of the twenty-first century. Mouw examines long-standing Reformed arguments between those who champion the doctrine of common grace and those who emphasize an antithesis between the church and the world. Defenders of common grace account for the goodness in the world by insisting that God's grace goes beyond salvation to more general gifts of beauty, virtue, and excellence to all human beings -- including those who do not believe in God. Those who reject the doctrine of common grace, on the other hand, emphasize the fallenness of the world and the need for the church to maintain a dramatic contrast to it. These divergent theological perspectives, while seemingly remote and abstract, lead to questions with very practical implications: What common ground do Christians share with those outside the faith? How should Christian treat their non-Christian neighbors? How should Christians relate to the world around them? Does God disapprove when Christians form close friendships with people who are "of the world"? Ought Christians to identify with the joys and sorrows of those who do not confess Christ as their Savior and Lord? In the course of this book Mouw looks at these topics, connecting the larger theological discussions to pressing issues in contemporary society. He insists that we have much to learn from thinkers who have rejected the idea of common (non-saving) grace, but he also defends the traditional common grace teachings, showing how they provide an important basis for wrestling with key challenges in present-day culture. Ultimately, Mouw argues forcefully for a Calvinism that is capable of standing in awe before the mysteries of God's gracious dealings with all human beings -- and indeed the whole creation. Presented as the 2000 Stob Lectures at Calvin College and Calvin Theological Seminary, these soundly reasoned, elegantly written chapters offer an updated, robust understanding of common grace that will be of great value to anyone interested in the relation of church and culture.
He Speaks in the Silence: Finding Intimacy with God by Learning to Listen
by Diane ComerHe Speaks in the Silence is about Diane Comer’s search for the kind of intimacy with God every woman longs for. It is a story of trying to be a good girl, of following the rules, of longing for a satisfaction that eludes us. Disappointed with all Diane had been told was supposed to fulfill her, she begged God in desperation to give her more. And He did. But first He took her through a trial so debilitating it almost destroyed what little faith she had. He let her go deaf. Using vivid parallels between her deafness and every woman’s struggle to hear God, this book shows women not only how Diane, as a deaf woman, hears in everyday life, but also how she can learn to listen to God in the midst of her own loud life, finding intimacy with God and the deep soul satisfaction she longs for.
He Speaks to Me: Preparing to Hear the Voice of God
by Priscilla Shirer&“When we approach God humbly and bow down before Him, we put ourselves in a position to hear from Him.&”Are you longing to hear God&’s voice, but feeling disconnected?God wants to speak directly to each of His beloved children, not to just a few &“spiritual elite.&” Priscilla Shirer looks at God&’s call to Samuel and uncovers six characteristics essential for hearing from God: A simple RELATIONSHIP, unfettered by sin or prideA single-minded WORSHIP, focused on God and His gloryA set-apart HOLINESS, determined to live a life that honors HimA still ATTENTIVENESS, willing to be silent before HimA sold-out HUNGER, passionately pursuing God&’s presenceA servant SPIRIT, submitted to God&’s callHer warmth and honesty, combined with a wealth of practical help, will inspire you to cultivate these traits in your own life. By doing so, you will prepare yourself to draw closer to Him and to hear His voice more clearly.
He Speaks to Me: Preparing to Hear the Voice of God
by Priscilla Shirer&“When we approach God humbly and bow down before Him, we put ourselves in a position to hear from Him.&”Are you longing to hear God&’s voice, but feeling disconnected?God wants to speak directly to each of His beloved children, not to just a few &“spiritual elite.&” Priscilla Shirer looks at God&’s call to Samuel and uncovers six characteristics essential for hearing from God: A simple RELATIONSHIP, unfettered by sin or prideA single-minded WORSHIP, focused on God and His gloryA set-apart HOLINESS, determined to live a life that honors HimA still ATTENTIVENESS, willing to be silent before HimA sold-out HUNGER, passionately pursuing God&’s presenceA servant SPIRIT, submitted to God&’s callHer warmth and honesty, combined with a wealth of practical help, will inspire you to cultivate these traits in your own life. By doing so, you will prepare yourself to draw closer to Him and to hear His voice more clearly.
He Speaks to Me Everywhere: Meditations on Christianity and Culture
by Philip Graham Ryken Gene Edward VeithFifty meditations examine our culture from a Christian perspective. Covers nine topics, including the family, sports and leisure, politics, feasts and festivals.
He Speaks to You
by Helena BurnsDiscerning your vocation can be difficult. But endowed with the spiritual guidance contained within this book, and with Jesus as your lifelong coach, you'll be on your way.
He Started the Whole World Singing: A Treasury of Gaither Christmas Songs, Reflections, and Holiday Traditions
by Gloria GaitherWhat better way to capture the spirit of this glorious season than this offering of a Gaither family Christmas? Gloria Gaither's Christmas lyrics quickly become everybody's favorite songs of the season. Here Gloria explores the meaning behind the lyrics and the stories of how they came to be written. And for a real treat, Gloria shares eighteen of her favorite seasonal recipes sure to make your mouth water. In this ideal Christmas celebration, you can almost hear the fire crackling, smell the turkey and cinnamon buns baking-and, just maybe, notice the swish of angel wings.
He Still Moves Stones
by Max LucadoPeople with questions. The Bible is absolutely full of them. A crook on a cross. A wild man in a cemetery. A five-time divorcTe. A despondent cripple. A grieving sister. A father at the end of his rope.Why are these portraits in the Bible? So we can look back in amazement at what Jesus did? No ... these aren't just Sunday school stories. They are historic moments in which a real God met real pain so we could answer the question. "Does God care when I hurt?"On every page of this powerfully moving book,New York Times best-selling author Max Lucado reminds us that the God who spoke to Moses at the burning bush still speaks to you today. The God who forgave King David still offers you forgiveness. The God who helped men and women in ages past still comes into your world, and he comes to do what you can't, to move the stone away so you can see his answer.
He Still Moves Stones
by Max LucadoIt's what happens when obstacles prevent you from seeing what God has done for you ... He still moves stones. People with questions. The Bible is absolutely full of them. A crook on a cross. A wild man in a cemetery. A five-time divorcée. A despondent cripple. A grieving sister. A father at the end of his rope. Why are these portraits in the Bible? So we can look back in amazement at what Jesus did? No ... these aren't just Sunday school stories. They are historic moments in which a real God met real pain so we could answer the question. "Does God care when I hurt?" On every page of this powerfully moving book, Max Lucado reminds us, the God who spoke to Moses at the burning bush still speaks loudly to you today. The God who forgave King David still offers you forgiveness. The God who helped men and women in ages past still comes into your world, and he comes to do what you can't, to move the stone away so you can see his answer.
He That Is Spiritual
by Lewis Sperry ChaferA book on the Holy Spirit and the life of an effective Christian by a past president of Dallas Seminary.
He That Is Spiritual
by Lewis Sperry ChaferHe That Is Spiritual defines true Christian living and unpacks the Bible concerning spirituality: what it is and how it is secured.
He That Is Spiritual
by Lewis Sperry ChaferHe That Is Spiritual defines true Christian living and unpacks the Bible concerning spirituality: what it is and how it is secured.
He Touched Me
by Benny HinnThis is the remarkable story of Benny Hinn-a man known to millions as one of the great healing evangelists of our time. Many who have attended his crusades, watched his daily television ministry, or have seen him on programs such as Larry King Live have asked, "Who is this man? And how did he rise to such a place of prominence?"You'll travel to Jaffa, Israel, and learn of the events that shaped the life of Benedictus, the oldest son in a family of eight children of Greek and Armenian heritage. And you will read of the deep conflicts in the Hinn household when, after the family immigrated to Canada, Benny had a dramatic, life-changing spiritual experience.The journey from a small church in Oshawa, Ontario, to the largest stadiums and arenas in the world is filled with love, laughter, and tears. It is also a story of miracles.He Touched Me, the autobiography of Benny Hinn, will inspire you. It reveals what can heppen when one person becomes totally yielded to the holy Spirit.
He visto la luz: Testimonio real de un regreso del más álla (Mitos Ser.)
by Betty J. EadieEl 19 de noviembre de 1973, como consecuencia de una histerectomía, Betty J. Eadie -31 años de edad, madre de siete hijos- falleció. Primero, se sintió flotar; después, atravesó un largo túnel y, al final de éste, la luz: una luz sobrenatural que la envolvía como si estuviera sumergida en medio de un líquido de extraordinaria textura. Veinte años después, Betty escribió su relato de aquella experiencia. El 19 de noviembre de 1973, como consecuencia de una histerectomía, Betty J. Eadie -31 años de edad, madre de siete hijos- falleció. Primero, se sintió flotar; después, atravesó un largo túnel y, al final de éste, la luz: una luz sobrenatural que la envolvía como si estuviera sumergida en medio de un líquido de extraordinaria textura. Betty tuvo la sensación de haber llegado finalmente a su hogar, un hogar en el que las únicas leyes serían el amor, la placidez, la exaltación absoluta de los sentidos y las potencias espirituales. En aquella morada de gloria Betty vivió momentos -indeterminados temporalmente- de la más completa y serena felicidad antes de regresar a su propio cuerpo, ya dado clínicamente por muerto, a la frialdad del hospital y al cariño, en otra dimensión, de su familia. Veinte años después, Betty escribió su relato de aquella experiencia. He visto la luz no ha sido sólo desde su aparición un éxito editorial sin precedentes; sobre todo, ha sido aceptado como testimonio válido por especialistas en el tema de la vida después de la muerte, como el doctor Melvin Morse, quien no ha dudado en calificarlo de auténtico "manual" de las experiencias de este tipo. Escrito con sencillez, pletórico de esperanza y alegría, He visto la luz es un manifiesto espiritual del que, seguramente, todos los lectores estarán en condiciones de sacar provecho. "He visto la luz contiene un gran secreto. Es un secreto que ya conocemos. Algo que los grandes profetas y líderes espirituales han intentado decirnos durante miles de años. Betty J. Eadie lo conoció en su trance de muerte. Este secreto tiene el poder de cambiar nuestras vidas." Del prólogo del doctor Melvin Morse
He Walks Among Us: Encounters with Christ in a Broken World
by Richard StearnsGod sees the poor as blessed. Rich and Reneé Stearns show us why. We often separate ourselves from people who are different from us, sometimes even intentionally. This book is a great reminder of all the things we share in common--hopes, dreams, heartaches--and most important of all, it reminds us that He walks among us. All of us. This book offers great perspective from our brothers and sisters around the world. Rich and Reneé Stearns have traveled the world visiting the most poverty-stricken habitations imaginable, and they've discovered an amazing and common occurrence among the people who live there: joy can be found no matter how dire your circumstances. He Walks Among Us is a 90-day devotional giving readers an up-close and personal view of Christ in the lives of mothers, fathers, and children who have so little, yet are so rich in His spirit and love. Christians who are interested in or committed to missionary outreach will encounter the transforming power and courage needed to make a difference in someone else's life. Spiritual lessons include: The Choice to Believe--No Matter What; Our True Identity Is in Christ; Discovering Joy in Unexpected Places; Having Unshakable Hope in the Power of God; Our Circumstances Don't Define Who We Are; We Become Transformed When We Invest in Others; and Remaining Faithful to Your Calling No Matter the Obstacles. He Walks Among Us features the award-winning photography of World Vision® photographer Jon Warren.
He Walks with Me: Enjoying the Abiding Presence of God
by Warren W. WiersbeDo you find yourself living in regret and fear more than in today's reality? God calls us to serve Him in the current moment rather than worry about the past or the future.In He Walks with Me, Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe explores the I AM statements of God--from His burning-bush conversation with Moses, to His powerful reassurances to the Israelites, to Jesus's startling claims to be the Light of the World, the Good Shepherd, and the True Vine. The more we understand the truths behind these words, the more free we are to enjoy God's presence right now. As Dr. Wiersbe writes, "My past may discourage me and my future may frighten me, but the life I now live today can be enriching and encouraging because Christ lives in me."
He Will Be the Preacher: The Story of God's Providence in My Life
by Erwin W. Lutzer"He will be the preacher." Whether this was just an offhand remark or the woman leaning over his crib was speaking under inspiration from the Holy Spirit, either way, her prediction came to pass.This is the story of a shy, wisecrack kid from rural Canada becoming a well-known American preacher. It&’s a story of seemingly random events deciding one man&’s destiny. But most of all, it&’s a story of God leading one of His dear children along.Join Erwin Lutzer on this tour of his life—from a Saskatchewan farm to a Dallas seminary to the historic Moody Church in Chicago. Hear his personal reflections and tales of pastoral hardship. Meet the people who have shaped him: his parents, professors, family, and even the great evangelist Billy Graham. And see how his many roles—author, speaker, evangelist, historian, and cultural critic—have carried his prophetic voice beyond Moody&’s pulpit, even abroad.Part story and part reflection, full of heart with a dose of wit, He Will Be the Preacher is a personal and engaging witness to the providence of God.
He Will Be the Preacher: The Story of God's Providence in My Life
by Erwin W. Lutzer"He will be the preacher." Whether this was just an offhand remark or the woman leaning over his crib was speaking under inspiration from the Holy Spirit, either way, her prediction came to pass.This is the story of a shy, wisecrack kid from rural Canada becoming a well-known American preacher. It&’s a story of seemingly random events deciding one man&’s destiny. But most of all, it&’s a story of God leading one of His dear children along.Join Erwin Lutzer on this tour of his life—from a Saskatchewan farm to a Dallas seminary to the historic Moody Church in Chicago. Hear his personal reflections and tales of pastoral hardship. Meet the people who have shaped him: his parents, professors, family, and even the great evangelist Billy Graham. And see how his many roles—author, speaker, evangelist, historian, and cultural critic—have carried his prophetic voice beyond Moody&’s pulpit, even abroad.Part story and part reflection, full of heart with a dose of wit, He Will Be the Preacher is a personal and engaging witness to the providence of God.
Head and Heart: Valour and Self-Sacrifice in the Art of India
by Mary StormAn extensive study of self-sacrificial images in Indian art, this book examines concepts such as head-offering, human sacrifice, blood, suicide, valour, self-immolation, and self-giving in the context of religion and politics to explore why these images were produced and how they became paradigms of heroism.
Head and Heart: American Christianities
by Garry WillsAn examination of Christianity's place in American life across the broad sweep of this country's history, from the Puritans to the presidential administration of George W. Bush. The struggle within American Christianity, Garry Wills argues, now and throughout our country's history, is between the head and the heart: between reason and emotion, Enlightenment and Evangelism. Why has this been so? How has the tension between the two poles played out, and with what consequences, over the past 400 years? How "Christian" is America, after all? Garry Wills brings a lifetime's worth of thought about these questions to bear on a magnificent historical reckoning that offers much needed perspective on some of the most contentious issues of our time. A religious revolution occurred in America in the 18th century, one that saw the emergence of an Enlightenment religious culture whose hallmarks were tolerance for other faiths and a belief that religion was a matter best divorced from political institutions--the proverbial "separation of church and state." Wills shows us just how incredibly radical a departure this separation was: there was simply no precedent for it. To put this leap in perspective, Wills provides a grounding in the pre-Enlightenment religion that preceded it, beginning with the early Puritans. He then provides a thrillingly clear unpacking of the steps, particularly Madison's and Jefferson's, by which church-state separation was enshrined in the Constitution, and reveals the great irony of the efforts of today's Religious Right to blur the lines between the two. In fact, it is precisely that separation that has allowed religion in America to flourish since the disestablishment of religion created a free market, as it were, and competition for souls led to the profusion of denominations across the length and breadth of the land. As Wills examines the key movements and personalities that have transformed America's religious landscape, we see again and again the same pattern emerge: a cooling of popular religious fervor followed by a grassroots explosion in evangelical activity, generally at a time of great social transformation and anxiety. But such forces inevitably go too far, provoking a backlash as is happening right now with the forces of Creationism and the anti-abortion fundamentalists. Garry Wills closes with a penetrating dissection of the Religious Right's current machinations and the threat they pose to the enlightened religion that has proved to be such a fertile and enduring force throughout American history. But in the end, Wills's abiding message is to be vigilant against the triumph of emotions over reason, but to know that the tension between the two is in fact necessary, inevitable, and unending.