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Stand Strong: How to Become Confident in Your Calling, Achieve Strength Through Your Trials, and Prevail Against All Odds
by Judy JacobsStand Strong…the strongest message of 2007! “I want you to be the exception to the norm. I want you to become a powerful example to others. I want you to be mighty in your spirit, whole through and through, and able to stand up in adversity.” --Judy Jacobs Standing up is simple. Standing strong takes everything you have… and then some. Judy Jacobs shares six winning strategies for success that will change the way Christians stroll through life. When believers stand strong in God’s Spirit, there is boldness, authority, confidence, strength in adversity, calm in the storms, miracles, and perseverance. Judy Jacobs invites readers to join the school of walkers--Enoch, Moses, Jesus, and others--who stood strong and made a difference in their world.
Stand Up and Fight Back: How to Take Authority over Satan and Win
by Ken AbrahamThe weapons you need in the fight against Satan Most of us don’t like to fight with the devil. That’s smart. Only a fool would seek a confrontation with a supernatural, demonic being. Unfortunately that evil intruder has come looking for you. He does not fight fairly, and he does not wait for an invitation. Stand Up and Fight Back prepares you for every battle. Presented in a dynamic, accessible style, it is the perfect tool for recognizing and fighting the demonic attacks, generational curses, and strongholds that come against you so you can: · Recognize Satan’s fingerprints on your life · Identify how the devil tries to undermine your relationship with God · Protect yourself, your friends, and your family from attack · Overcome Satan with the power of the Holy Spirit You don’t have to take Satan’s guff anymore. It is in your power to stand up and fight back!
Stand Up: How to Flourish When the Odds Are Stacked Against You
by René BanglesdorfStand Up addresses the growing need for women to enter the narrative of how American culture is presently being shaped and leave their mark on a world screaming for relevance, excellence, and truth. Divisiveness and double standards have overrun our culture. If everyone stands up and models decency, courage, and good manners, communities and families will flourish. Stand Up is a battle cry for women to take a posture of readiness and action, determine their purpose, plan for successes, and overcome the loneliness that threatens this silent majority. René Banglesdorf, an entrepreneur, encourages women to exemplify good behavior in the areas of temptation, forgiveness, and hypocrisy—three areas that threaten especially Christian women’s credibility in a searching world. Stand Up explains how women who want to leave a legacy can repurpose their fears, recover from failures, get what they want out of life, and press on to fulfill their destiny. The unique perspective from a female executive in a 99-percent-male-dominated role—who spent many of her career-development years as a stay-at-home mom—compels women of all ages to believe the best can be ahead of them if they indeed stand up, stand out, and stand firm in their beliefs.
Stand Your Ground: A Novel
by Victoria Christopher MurrayFrom the #1 Essence bestselling and award-winning author of The Personal Librarian comes Stand Your Ground, a novel about two mothers who must grapple with their faith and belief in justice in the midst of a highly charged murder trial involving the death of an African-American teenage boy.A black teenage boy is dead. A white man shot him. Was he standing his ground or was it murder? Janice Johnson is living every black mother&’s nightmare. Her seventeen-year-old son was murdered and the shooter has not been arrested. Can the D.A. and the police be trusted to investigate and do the right thing? Should Janice take advantage of the public outcry and join her husband alongside the angry protestors who are out for revenge? Meredith Spencer is married to the man accused of the killing and she sees her husband and the situation with far more clarity than anyone realizes. What she knows could blow the case wide open, but what will that mean for her life and that of her son? Will she have the courage to come forward in time so that justice can be done? #1 national bestselling and award-winning author Victoria Christopher Murray&’s Stand Your Ground is a pulse-pounding meditation on race, motherhood, marriage, and vigilante justice that will have readers spellbound until its shocking end.
Stand Your Ground: Black Bodies And The Justice Of God
by Kelly Brown DouglasThis book is an attempt to take seriously social and theological questions raised by the Florida Stand Your Ground law and similar stories, and to answer black church people's questions of justice and faith in response to the call of God. But Kelly Brown Douglas also brings another significant interpretative lens to this text: that of a mother. Her book will also affirm the "truth" of a black mother's faith in these times of stand your ground.
Stand by Me (Aloha Cove Series)
by Theresa KellyWhat's Valentine's Day without a date? Logan broke up with 16-year-old Cass and she misses him a lot. Why won't he tell her what's wrong? Will they ever overcome the problem? If that isn't enough, other complications surround the friends of Seaside High. Cass and Tabitha wonder where they should go to college. Tabitha tries to prevent Kira from making a terrible social mistake. And what's with Micah? Why is he so quiet? Is something wrong? Cass, Tabitha, and their friends know that God's answers are the best, even when they are painful. But can they learn to stand firm in their faith and stand up for their friends in the face of trouble?
Stand by Me (Family Is Forever #3)
by Pat SimmonsAcclaimed inspirational African American romance author Pat Simmons brings you a love story filled to the brim with everything you're looking for:Emotional, poignant fiction that explores what it means to take care of familyChristian romance that delves into the connection between two peopleAn uplifting story about embracing love and giving others—and yourself—one more chanceWhen it comes to being a caregiver, Kym Knicely has been there and done that. Then she meets Charles "Chaz" Banks and soon learns that every caregiving situation is different. Chaz takes care of his seven-year-old autistic granddaughter, Chauncy. Although Kym's attraction to Chaz is strong, she has to decide whether a romantic relationship can survive and thrive between two people at different stages in life. It's a journey with a different set of rules that Kym has to play by if she and Chaz are to have their happily ever after and the faith and family they envision.Praise for the Family Is Forever series:"As wonderful as a warm embrace."—Bestselling author Tina DeSalvo for Lean on Me"Reading a Pat Simmons novel is a treat."—Bestselling author Vanessa Riley for Lean on Me"Pat Simmons pulls at the heartstrings by focusing on love, faith, and family."—Naleighna Kai, USA Today bestselling author, for Here for You"You will fall in love... A must-read story."—Bestselling author Vanessa Miller for Here for You
Stand by Me (SouledOut Sisters Novel #1)
by Neta JacksonSometimes the person you most need is the one least like you. Kathryn Davies is a bright young woman from a prominent Phoenix family. But after making a leap of faith at a Christian music fest, dropping out of med school, and moving to inner city Chicago, her family all but disowns her. When Kat discovers SouledOut Community Church, she longs to become a part of the multicultural church family. But her tendency to immediately say whatever she's thinking steps on the toes of nearly everyone she meets-especially Avis Douglass. Avis has a strong faith, is the principal of one of Chicago's highest performing elementary schools, and is a founding member of SouledOut. But the country's economic downturn has thrown both her and her husband's jobs in question. And Avis hasn't heard from her youngest daughter in months-an estrangement that gnaws at her every day. Where is God in this? Kat's flamboyant zeal for living a "radical" Christian life is a stark contrast to Avis's more reserved faith. But in God's timing, the two women discover they need each other in ways neither of them expected.
Stand by Me (The SouledOut Sisters Novels #1)
by Neta JacksonSometimes the person you most need is the one least like you.Kathryn Davies is a bright young woman from a prominent Phoenix family. But after making a leap of faith at a Christian music fest, dropping out of med school, and moving to inner city Chicago, her family all but disowns her.When Kat discovers SouledOut Community Church, she longs to become a part of the multicultural church family. But her tendency to immediately say whatever sheÆs thinking steps on the toes of nearly everyone she meetsùespecially Avis Douglass.Avis has a strong faith, is the principal of one of ChicagoÆs highest performing elementary schools, and is a founding member of SouledOut. But the countryÆs economic downturn has thrown both her and her husbandÆs jobs in question. And Avis hasnÆt heard from her youngest daughter in monthsùan estrangement that gnaws at her every day. Where is God in this?KatÆs flamboyant zeal for living a ôradicalö Christian life is a stark contrast to AvisÆs more reserved faith. But in GodÆs timing, the two women discover they need each other in ways neither of them expected.
Stand in Confidence: From Sinking in Insecurity to Rising in Your God-Given Identity
by Amanda PittmanEsther Press Presents Stand in Confidence by Amanda Pittman Culture, church, and life have sold us narratives about who we&’re supposed to be as women. If we play the part well, we gain love, acceptance, validation, and significance. When we don&’t know which role to play from one day to the next, we sink in insecurity. We feel driven to people-please, downplay, settle, and perform. In all this, we accept less than the abundant life Jesus died to give us. Amanda Pittman, founder of Confident Woman Co., explains how we can rewrite their damaging self-beliefs with the truth about our God-given identity by establishing the Four Components of Confidence: Clarity—Embrace our identity and define our designConnection—Connect with God and connect with othersCompetency—Develop our ability and expand our capacityConviction—Know our responsibility and use our authority With a new perspective and focus, we will stand confidently upon the finished work of Jesus and live boldly in our God-given callings.
Stand in the Gap Prayer Journal
by Bill MccartneyI once knew a football coach. He was a driven man who had sacrificed much to climb the ladder of his profession. This coach loved his job; he was energized by competition, inspired by success. His focus was hard and narrow. He traveled far and wide to charm a prized recruit, spent most waking hours assessing his team, evaluating last week's mistakes, sweating over next week's game plan. His mind was trained to detect the smallest chink in the enemy's armor, to exploit any advantage. Most days he was up and out of the house before anybody else was awake. Many nights he came home long after everyone had gone to bed. He was not, however, a one-dimensional man. He was also a devoted Christian, unashamed of the gospel, energized and outspoken about God. He was quick to proclaim the name of Jesus Christ wherever he went. He attended church and, by all appearances, seemed like the real deal, a sincere believer, on fire for Jesus Christ--a humble servant of God. If someone would have followed this coach from dawn to midnight, he would have seen him praying over his office quarters every morning, and heard him, on his lunch-time walk, ask God's blessing over each staff member and player. He would have beheld a man who talked a lot about God. But in reality, he would have discerned a man intoxicated with coaching, left with no choice but to conclude: "Coach says he's excited about God, but his actions tell me he's really excited about football. He says he's excited about his marriage, but he didn't even see his wife today. I think he's really excited about football." And finally, "Coaching takes so much of this man's time and energy. Coaching--not God--comes first in his life." And he would have been right. By now you've guessed, the coach is me-- or was me. While I wanted balance in my life, there was imbalance. I meant well--I would share the gospel with anyone. I would boldly preach Christ in public, share my love for God. And there is no doubt, in the off-season God got substantially more of my time. But there was a contradiction in my daily walk with God. My heart, while it longed for deeper connection to God, was sold out to my profession, to competition, to whatever it took to win football games. I knew about winning football; I needed to know more about loving "the Lord your God with all of your heart and with your soul and with all your strength."
Stand-Up Guys: 50 Christian Men Who Changed the World
by Kate Etue Caroline SiegristStand-Up Guys presents a diverse range of 50 Christian men, who saw social and world issues and decided to make their voices heard. Through biographical information paired with illustrations, readers 8 to 12 will encounter amazing and unique role models from both history and today that show they can follow any path to help change the world.We can all make a difference, and as the 50 men featured inside Stand-up Guys show, it doesn&’t matter who you are or where you live as long as your follow your passions and stay strong in your faith. From feeding the hungry following natural disasters to highlighting social injustice to speaking up about climate change, oppression, and more, these people from around the world—both in the past and in the present—from a variety of backgrounds provide positive examples of what you can accomplish if you just dare to stand up.Included inside these pages are men such as:Chef José Andrés, founder of World Central KitchenBryan Stevenson of the Equal Justice Initiative, and focus of the movie Just MercyCongressman and Civil Rights leader John LewisOlympian Eric LiddellLegendary surfer Eddie AikauSaint Francis&“Kid President&” Robby NovakAnd moreAnd with a colorful interior with engaging full-page illustrations, easy-to-read one-page biographies of each person, and a list of additional resources at the back, kids can explore a variety of role models and discover the path they want to take themselves as they put their faith into action.Stand-Up Guys is also ideal as:A Christmas gift or Easter basket presentA resource for at-home learning, introducing your child to people across history as well as modern-day history-makersInspiration for boys and young men, helping them see the full range of what being a &“man&” truly is
Stand: Rising Up Against Darkness, Temptation, and Persecution
by Marian Jordan EllisYour Darkest Moment Isn’t Your Destiny In a frightening world, it’s tempting to question the promises of God. Yet one word rings out in Scripture as a call to God’s people: stand. From Moses at the Red Sea to Jesus with His disciples, stand is the call to believe God and hold fast to His promises. In Stand, Marian Jordan Ellis explores what it looks like to be faithful in a crumbling world. She addresses questions like these: How do Christian leaders share God’s good news in a culture that wants to silence their voices? How do parents hold on to hope when their children are more in love with the world than with Jesus? How do Christians battle the voices of shame and insecurity? Stand looks at the stories of real people—from Scripture and from today—who chose to stand firm and “win life.” Jesus promises that the evil of this present world is not our future reality. Stand offers inspiration and practical tools to stand in your faith, your convictions, and your trust in a God who never fails.
Standard of Living: Essays on Economics, History, and Religion in Honor of John E. Murray (Studies in Economic History)
by Joshua Hall Patrick Gray Ruth Wallis Herndon Javier SilvestreThis anthology honors the life and work of American economist John E. Murray, whose work on the evolution of the standard of living spanned multiple disciplines. Publishing extensively in the areas of the history of healthcare and health insurance, labor markets, religion, and family-related issues from education to orphanages, fertility, and marriage, Murray was much more than an economic historian and his influence can be felt across the wider scholarly community. Written by Murray’s academic collaborators, mentors, and mentees, this collection of essays covers topics such as the effect of the 1918 influenza pandemic on U.S. life insurance holdings, the relationship between rapid economic growth and type 2 diabetes, and the economics of the early church. This volume will be of use to scholars and students interested in economic history, cliometrics, labor economics, and American and European history, as well as the history of religion.
Standing Again at Sinai: Judaism from a Feminist Perspective
by Judith PlaskowFeminist critique of traditional Jewish attitudes toward women that engages with biblical and other traditional texts which have been used to support male domination, and reinterprets them from a feminist perspective.
Standing Alone: An American Woman's Struggle for the Soul of Islam
by Asra NomaniAs President Bush is preparing to invade Iraq, Wall Street Journal correspondent Asra Nomani embarks on a dangerous journey from Middle America to the Middle East to join more than two million fellow Muslims on the hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca required of all Muslims once in their lifetime. Mecca is Islam's most sacred city and strictly off limits to non-Muslims. On a journey perilous enough for any American reporter, Nomani is determined to take along her infant son, Shibli -- living proof that she, an unmarried Muslim woman, is guilty of zina, or "illegal sex." If she is found out, the puritanical Islamic law of the Wahabbis in Saudi Arabia may mete out terrifying punishment. But Nomani discovers she is not alone. She is following in the four-thousand-year-old footsteps of another single mother, Hajar (known in the West as Hagar), the original pilgrim to Mecca and mother of the Islamic nation.Each day of her hajj evokes for Nomani the history of a different Muslim matriarch: Eve, from whom she learns about sin and redemption; Hajar, the single mother abandoned in the desert who teaches her about courage; Khadijah, the first benefactor of Islam and trailblazer for a Muslim woman's right to self-determination; and Aisha, the favorite wife of the Prophet Muhammad and Islam's first female theologian. Inspired by these heroic Muslim women, Nomani returns to America to confront the sexism and intolerance in her local mosque and to fight for the rights of modern Muslim women who are tired of standing alone against the repressive rules and regulations imposed by reactionary fundamentalists.Nomani shows how many of the freedoms enjoyed centuries ago have been erased by the conservative brand of Islam practiced today, giving the West a false image of Muslim women as veiled and isolated from the world. Standing Alone in Mecca is a personal narrative, relating the modern-day lives of the author and other Muslim women to the lives of those who came before, bringing the changing face of women in Islam into focus through the unique lens of the hajj. Interweaving reportage, political analysis, cultural history, and spiritual travelogue, this is a modern woman's jihad, offering for Westerners a never-before-seen look inside the heart of Islam and the emerging role of Muslim women.
Standing Fast: Standing Fast Cowboy Bodyguard Standoff At Midnight Mountain (Military K-9 Unit)
by Maggie K. BlackFramed!A Military K-9 Unit StorySuspected of aiding a serial killer, single dad Chase McLear is desperate to prove his innocence. However, someone’s determined for him to be found guilty—and now they’re targeting Chase’s little girl. Preschool teacher Maisy Lockwood’s father was one of the killer’s victims, but Maisy believes Chase has been framed. Can Chase’s K-9 beagle sniff out the evidence to clear his name before the killer makes them his next victims?
Standing Firm: The Doctrinal Commitments of Moody Bible Institute
by John A. Jelinek and Bryan O'NealWhy We Believe What We BelieveLike most Christian institutions these days, the Moody Bible Institute has a doctrinal statement. Yet sometimes we need a little more, because sometimes a paragraph just isn&’t enough—because you want to dig deeper, you want to know why. In Standing Firm, professors from Moody break down, expand, and elucidate the 11 theological topics of Moody&’s doctrinal statement, and why they each matter for you and me. These topics include:Theology ProperGeneral and Special RevelationAuthorityJesusCreation & FallSoteriologyThe ChurchEschatologySign GiftsGender RolesSexuality
Standing Firm: The Doctrinal Commitments of Moody Bible Institute
by John A. Jelinek and Bryan O'NealWhy We Believe What We BelieveLike most Christian institutions these days, the Moody Bible Institute has a doctrinal statement. Yet sometimes we need a little more, because sometimes a paragraph just isn&’t enough—because you want to dig deeper, you want to know why. In Standing Firm, professors from Moody break down, expand, and elucidate the 11 theological topics of Moody&’s doctrinal statement, and why they each matter for you and me. These topics include:Theology ProperGeneral and Special RevelationAuthorityJesusCreation & FallSoteriologyThe ChurchEschatologySign GiftsGender RolesSexuality
Standing Ground: Yurok Indian Spirituality, 1850-1990
by Thomas C. T. BuckleyA sympathetic and insightful study, providing an interweaving series of narratives and interpretations of Yurok religious practice.
Standing Guard (The Defenders #3)
by Valerie HansenA scared widow and her defenseless son have former marine on red alert in this inspirational romantic suspense novel. Someone is systematically wrecking Lindy Southerland’s life. First her house. Then her bank account. And unless the thug gets what he wants, her child will be targeted next. The woman jumps at every shadow, but refuses to go to the police. Why? With marine veteran Thad Pearson’s every protective instinct in overdrive, he guards Lindy and her son as if they’re his own family. But keeping his scarred heart safe proves his toughest assignment yet. And leads him straight into a mastermind’s deadly trap.
Standing Strong
by John Macarthur Jr.Spiritual warfare is a divisive subject for today's church. Some Christians focus solely on the immediate world around them, living as if there's no spiritual opposition to God's people and His kingdom. Others take an aggressive stance, where confronting the enemy becomes a constant pursuit in their lives.John MacArthur believes the truth is found between these extremes. Standing Strong offers a balanced, biblically sound approach to spiritual warfare in the life of a believer. A trusted and renowned pastor and author, MacArthur examines key scriptures to debunk modern fallacies, define true spiritual warfare, and share what that looks like for believers today. Throughout, you'll be encouraged and equipped to stand strong in the face of every spiritual challenge.Standing Strong includes a guide for both personal and group study, which features discovery questions, suggestions for prayer, and activities, all designed to connect life-changing truths with everyday living.
Standing Strong (Homeland Heroes #4)
by Donna FleisherChris McIntyre has found a home at last. And life is good, with Chris savoring her status as a new aunt while she and Jason continue to explore their evolving relationship. But it&’s going to take a hero&’s heart to defend the community she treasures. It&’s the sweltering summer of 1996, and the quiet life of Kimberley Square is shattered by the sound of screeching tires as rival gangs battle to claim the neighborhood that has become home to Chris. This new kind of turf war between gangs is far more frightening than anything she and her buddies encountered on the battlefields of Desert Storm. Even as she guards her home, Chris also wonders if she dares to let down her guard emotionally. Will she have to choose between her love for Christ and her growing love for Jason? Standing Strong is the fourth novel in the Homeland Heroes series by Donna Fleisher
Standing Strong: A Woman's Guide to Overcoming Adversity and Living with Confidence
by Alli WorthingtonYou can't break a woman who draws her strength from God. God made you to stand strong in any adversity, and this book will show you how. We live in a culture that constantly tells you who you should be as a woman. You are told that you are not enough and that you don't have what it takes--you are asked, "Who are you to dream big?"For the woman who longs to break free from what holds her back, bestselling author Alli Worthington offers a no-nonsense, guilt-free guide to take back your life from self-doubt.In Standing Strong, Alli comes alongside as your guide as you:Eliminate, once and for all, the lies that keep you from being who God made you to beBecome an unbreakable woman who finds her strength from God for any adversityGain strategies for tackling the obstacles of self-doubt, fear, and insecurityFind the confidence to say yes and amen to God's call on your lifeYou are stronger than you think, and you are worth more than you could ever imagine. So let go of the guilt, shake off the shame, and fend off your fears as you fight with your faith. It's time to remember who you are: a woman God has called to partner with him--to be a fierce force for good in the world to the glory of God.