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Streams in the Desert: 366 Daily Devotional Readings
by Jim Reimann L. B. CowmanIn a barren wilderness, L. B. Cowman long ago discovered a fountain that sustained her, and she shared it with the world, Streams in the Desert ® -- her collection of prayerful meditations, Christian writings, and God's written promises--has become one of the most dearly loved, best-selling devotionals of all time since its first publication in 1925. Filled with insight into the richness of God's provision and the purpose of His plan, this enduring classic has encouraged and inspired generations of Christians. I heard the flow of hidden springs; before me palms rose green and fair; The birds were singing; all the air was filled and stirred with angels' wings. Now James Reimann, editor of the highly acclaimed updated edition of My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers, again brings us the wisdom of the past in the language of today, by introducing this updated edition of Streams in the Desert. With fresh, contemporary wording and precise NIV text, the timeless message of the original flows unhindered through these pages, lending guidance and hope to a new generation of believers. We never know where God has hidden His streams. We see a large stone and have no idea that it covers the source of a spring. We see a rocky areas and never imagine that it is hiding a fountain. God leads me into hard and difficult places, and it is there I realize I am where eternal streams abide. Day by day, Streams in the Desert will lead you from life's dry desolate places to the waters of the River of Life -- and beyond, to their very Source.
Streams in the Desert: 366 Daily Devotional Readings
by L. B. CowmanEveryone goes through difficult seasons, tough losses, and moments that feel unbearable. In today's world, people thirst more than ever for reassurance and guidance. Streams in the Desert provides a river of wisdom, encouragement, and inspiration to weary travelers. ABC's Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts reads Streams in the Desert every day. Roberts said, "It's my most prized possession…my family, each of us has a copy and we read it every morning…it just brings us closer together."In this edition, you'll find:366 devotions that appeal to men and women of all agesA powerful collection of meditations, Christian writings, and Scripture that inspire fresh hope, confidence, and deep awareness of God's presence in your lifePrecise text to help believers embrace timeless messages of God's faithfulnessStreams in the Desert offers a refreshing daily dip into God's purpose, plan, and enduring promise. The devotional is easy-to-read and is cherished amongst many generations.
Streams of Civilization, Volume 2: Cultures in Conflict Since the Reformation
by Garry J. MoesThis book covers the events of world history with an emphasis on European and American culture since the Reformation. Each chapter traces a particular theme within a particular time period. The principal themes include the history of Christianity and philosophy with their results in culture, politics, economics, society, science, and technology. A time line at the beginning of each chapter will help the reader to see the chronological relationships between the events discussed in the text. Throughout the text, particular points of interest, focusing on specific individuals and events, provide further information. Maps and photographs, as well as artwork of a particular period, add to the overall impact of the book. Thought-provoking questions given at the end of each chapter will encourage students to think through the Christian implications of the material and its relevance for today's world. In addition, a list of important words and concepts at the end of the chapter will aid the student in focusing on the most significant ideas discussed in the chapter. Suggested projects can also enliven the topics being covered as a particular activity is carried out by an individual or a class. A reading list is provided to suggest resources for further study; an extensive index will also enable the student to use the book for reference in years to come.
Streams of Civilization: Earliest Times to the Discovery of the New World Volume I
by Mary Stanton Albert HymaThis world history text provides a comprehensive overview of ancient history from Creation through the 1620s, from a Christian perspective. Extensive vocabulary questions and suggested projects are listed throughout the text. Grade 9.
Streams of Living Water: Celebrating the Great Traditions of Christ
by Richard J. FosterThe author of the bestselling celebration of discipline explores the great traditions of Christian spirituality and their role in spiritual renewal today. In this landmark work, Foster examines the "streams of living water" -- the six dimensions of faith and practice that define Christian tradition. He lifts up the enduring character of each tradition and shows how a variety of practices, from individual study and retreat to disciplines of service and community, are all essential elements of growth and maturity. Foster examines the unique contributions of each of these traditions and offers as examples the inspiring stories of faithful people whose lives defined each of these "streams."
Streams of Living Water: Celebrating the Great Traditions of Christian Faith
by Richard FosterIn this landmark work, Richard Foster examines the 'streams of living water' - the six dimensions of faith and practice - that have defined Christian tradition around the world and down the centuries. In this inspiring book he looks at: - the Contemplative tradition - or the prayer-filled life- the Holiness tradition - or the virtuous life- the Charismatic tradition - or the Spirit-empowered life- the Social Justice tradition - or the compassionate life- the Evangelical tradition - or the word-centred life- the Incarnational tradition - or the sacramental lifeFoster's celebration of the spiritual life incorporates history's most significant Christian figures and movements and argues for a rich, well-rounded faith, free of constricting labels.
Streams: Reflections on the Waters in Scripture
by Eugene Peterson Murray Andrew PuraMingling personal anecdotes with Scriptural wisdom in this Ebook of Streams: Reflections on the Waters in Scripture, author and pastor Murray Andrew Pura explores the many ways water is portrayed in the Bible. From creation—when the earth was formed from water—to its possession by Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob for their flocks. From the exodus and the parting of the Red Sea to the time of the prophet Elisha and the healing of Namaan the Syrian in the Jordan River. From the rise of the kingdom under David to the fall of the kingdom and Israel's exile by the waters of Babylon. In all these dramatic events, and many more, Pura demonstrates how the physical and symbolic representation of water in ancient Scripture offers you, as a modern Christian, new insights about following Christ. Pura also examines how water was used in Jesus’ ministry: Jesus was baptized in water, walked on water, turned water into wine, and healed with water. Understanding the symbolism of water is key to understanding Scripture. You will meditate on: • The Red Sea’s challenging waters …. How do we conquer obstacles? • The rivers of Babylon and their waters of darkness … How do we handle tragedy and suffering? • Streams in the desert and the waters of rejuvenation …What do we do when our spiritual lives are dry? • And much, much more. This refreshing new Ebook will help you discover the deeper meanings of water in Scripture and better understand the life-giving power of a Christian life.
Street Corner Dreams: A Novel
by Florence Reiss KrautA suspenseful family saga, love story, and gangster tale, wrapped into one great book club read . . .Just before WWI, Golda comes to America yearning for independence, but she tosses aside her dreams of freedom and marries her widowed brother-in-law after her sister dies giving birth to their son, Morty.In the crowded streets of Brooklyn where Jewish and Italian gangs demand protection money from local storekeepers and entice youngsters with the promise of wealth, Golda, Ben, and Morty thrive as a family. But in the Depression, Ben, faced with financial ruin, makes a dangerous, life-altering choice. Morty tries to save his father by getting help from a gangster friend but the situation only worsens. Forced to desert his family and the woman he loves in order to survive, Morty is desperate to go home. Will he ever find a safe way back? Or has his involvement with the gang sealed his fate?Another stunning work of historical fiction by Florence Reiss Kraut, Street Corner Dreams is an exploration of a timeless question: how much do we owe the families that have sacrificed for and shaped us—and does that debt outweigh what we owe ourselves and our own hopes and dreams for a better life?
Street Smarts Study Guide: Using Questions to Answer Christianity's Toughest Challenges
by Gregory KouklBuilding on Street Smarts, this study guide by Gregory Koukl will take you deeper, teaching you the strategies for productive conversations with those who challenge your convictions on a variety of issues. The focus is on revealing the fundamental flaws in common, current challenges to Christian beliefs and values. It then provides individual strategies to exploit those shortcomings by offering model questions and sample dialogues to help guide believers in genial, yet persuasive, conversations. Lessons are coordinated with the available Street Smarts Video Study, and both make an ideal resources for groups use.
Street Smarts from Proverbs: How to Navigate Through Conflict to Community
by D. J. Williams Mitch KruseSTREET SMARTS FROM PROVERBS reveals Solomon's steps to divine wisdom while providing tools to navigate out of conflict into community. Mitch Kruse learned the hard way that going to church three times a week while growing up did not answer the question: Have you ever thought about changing the scorecard of your life from money to wisdom? His pursuit to find the answer sparked a lifelong journey through the ultimate wisdom book, Proverbs, one that connects God's heart with street smarts. STREET SMARTS FROM PROVERBS introduces Solomon's twelve words to the wise:righteousness, equity, and justicewise behavior, understanding, and wise communicationprudence, discretion, and wise counseldiscipline, knowledge, and learning Each is paired with a real-life story of someone who experienced God's miraculous restoration after humbling their heart to Him. It explains, illustrates, and applies one of the twelve words, providing an easy-to-understand, yet life-transforming step-by-step process to assimilate each respective trait of wisdom. STREET SMARTS FROM PROVERBS gives memorable prompts for the reader to recall every point with the purpose of applying it to conflict at work, with family, among friends, and in ministry. It provides tangible tools to be shrewd, yet harmless, in business dealings; to separate wisdom from foolishness through discretion; and to seek wise counsel for life's decisions. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Geneva; color: #ff2600; min-height: 16.0px} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Geneva} p.p3 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Geneva; min-height: 16.0px} li.li2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Geneva} span.s1 {font: 12.0px Symbol} span.Apple-tab-span {white-space:pre} ul.ul1 {list-style-type: disc}
Street Smarts: Using Questions to Answer Christianity's Toughest Challenges
by Gregory KouklStreet Smarts by Gregory Koukl helps Christians better engage in productive conversations with those who challenge their convictions on a variety of issues. A follow-up to Koukl's best-selling Tactics, this book focuses on revealing the fundamental flaws in common, current challenges to Christian beliefs and values. It then provides individual strategies to exploit those shortcomings by offering model questions and sample dialogues to help guide believers in genial, yet persuasive, conversations.Koukl begins by explaining the important difference in evangelism between a harvest approach (reaping) and a gardening approach (sowing). He then provides an overview of the tactical game plan he uses to have fruitful "gardening" conversations with those who are not yet Christians. Subsequent chapters tackle specific areas of challenge that Christians frequently face in discussions "on the street," as it were--in those conversations with friends, family, or critics that believers often avoid because they feel out of their element, vulnerable, or exposed.With the specific challenges he addresses, Koukl shows precisely how and why each falters. instructing the reader in a lucid, well-organized, and easy-to-follow fashion. He then provides a specific set of questions--the same questions Koukl uses in his own encounters--that are embedded in sample mini-dialogues the Christian can use to exploit those flaws in an amicable, yet incisive, way.Some questions are used to get the discussion moving forward in a disarming fashion. Others are aimed more directly at the flaws or liabilities of the typical challenges people raise. Questions encourage challengers to think more carefully about their objections or consider problems with their own views that they may not have considered or even have been aware of.Street Smarts equips Christians to handle tough challenges in a straightforward and user-friendly way. It provides the practical tools they need to keep them in the driver's seat of otherwise difficult and discomfiting conversations. It enables them to stand up for Christ in a safe, genial, yet effective way.
Street Zen: The Life and Work of Issan Dorsey
by David SchneiderDrag queen. Prostitute. Drug addict. American bodhisattva.These words describe the unlikely persona of Issan Dorsey, one of the most beloved teachers to emerge in American Zen. From his early days as a gorgeous female impersonator to the LSD experiences that set him on the spiritual path, Issan's life was never conventional. In 1989, after twenty years of Zen practice, he became the Founding Abbot of San Francisco's Hartford Street Zen Center, where he established Maitri Hospice for AIDS patients. Featuring Bernie Glassman's foreword to the second edition, as well as a new foreword by Koshin Paley Ellison, Street Zen paints a vivid portrait of a teacher whose creativity, honesty, joy, and compassion awakened new possibilities for American Buddhism.
Strega Nona's Gift
by Tomie dePaolaIn Strega Nona's village, the holiday season is a time of celebrations - and nothing says celebration like a feast! All the kitchens are bustling from the Feast of San Nicola, when the children choose the food, to the Feast of Epiphany, when someone gets to be king or queen for the day. Even the animals share in the holiday spirit, and when Big Anthony smells the delicious treats Strega Nona is cooking for them, he decides that just a taste couldn't hurt, right? Wrong! Big Anthony gets his just desserts, while Strega Nona surprises everyone with a special gift. Starring two of Tomie dePaola's best-loved characters, this funny story features beautiful art, introduces young readers to Italian holiday traditions, and lands Big Anthony in yet another silly predicament that will delight fans young and old.
Streitfrage Prävention: Ambivalente Logiken in staatlich geförderten Projekten gegen islamistisch begründete Radikalisierung (Islam in der Gesellschaft)
by Leonie ThalDebatten um Radikalisierung und islamistisch begründeten Extremismus sind aus der deutschen Politik und Medienlandschaft nicht mehr wegzudenken, während die Bundesregierung umfangreiche Programme zur Förderung von Präventionsarbeit aufsetzt. Die Studie nimmt mit einer empirisch fundierten Analyse die Prävention von islamistisch begründeter Radikalisierung in Deutschland in den Blick. Sie gibt auf Basis einer ethnografischen Untersuchung des Bundesprogramms "Demokratie leben!" in Bremen und Bayern Einblicke in die Praxis und Logik der Präventionsarbeit und hinterfragt kritisch die Struktur der aktuellen Präventionspolitik. Die Arbeit beleuchtet sowohl die Ebene der administrativen Steuerung und der Strukturen der Präventionspolitik als auch die der Praxis von Sicherheitsbehörden und zivilgesellschaftlichen Initiativen. Aus dieser Perspektive problematisiert sie grundlegende Konzepte wie Radikalisierung, Extremismus und Prävention. Ein zentrales Ergebnis der Analyse ist, dass die Präventionspraxis von drei zentralen, ambivalenten Logiken geprägt ist: der Logik der Ökonomisierung, der Versicherheitlichung und des antimuslimischen Rassismus. Diese Logiken verursachen Widersprüche in der Präventionsarbeit, die dazu führen, dass die Radikalisierungsprävention in ihrer Wirksamkeit massiv eingeschränkt wird und teilweise sogar ihren selbstgesteckten Zielen zuwiderläuft. In Konsequenz daraus fordert diese Studie letztlich eine Neuausrichtung der Präventionsarbeit, indem die Regelstrukturen sozialer Arbeit gestärkt werden. Damit leistet sie einen wertvollen Beitrag zur aktuellen Debatte über die Möglichkeiten und Grenzen der Radikalisierungsprävention in Deutschland.
Strength and Valor: Into Thin Air\Targeted (K-9 Unit)
by Becky Avella Mary Ellen PorterEnjoy two action-packed page-turners featuring K-9 crime-stoppers solving thrilling mysteries that will keep you on the edge of your seat!Facing their greatest fears…Into Thin AirWhen a child is abducted in front of Laney Kensington, she and her dog desperately try to save the girl. But Laney is shot and left for dead, the kidnappers and the girl long gone. FBI agent Grayson DeMarco explains she’s the only witness to a worldwide child-trafficking ring. And if the kidnappers discover she’s alive, they’ll be back to finish the job. But the threat is even closer than he imagined…TargetedWhen photos of Stephanie O’Brien are found in a serial killer’s home, it’s clear that she’s the next intended victim. She has nowhere to hide, nowhere to run—except to K-9 cop Rick Powell. Rick will do anything to protect the innocent teacher, but he’s never faced an opponent so cunning. One who won’t stop till he has his victim right where he wants her…six feet under.
Strength for All Seasons: A Mom's Devotional of Powerful Verses and Prayers
by Julie LavenderA mom&’s devotional of strength-bearing prayers and verses for overcoming the stress and difficulties of life and motherhoodIn Strength for All Seasons, author Julie Lavender is beautifully candid about the difficulties of motherhood and offers encouragement and wisdom based on God&’s most powerful words, reminding weary moms that he is the ultimate source of strength and resilience. This thoughtful weekly devotional gives moms the grace and space to go at their own pace and reflect on both celebrations and challenges while staying grounded in God&’s truths. The seasons of motherhood are ever-changing with peaks and valleys and ebbs and flows, but the one thing moms can consistently count on is God. • 52 WEEKS OF TRUTH-BEARING PRAYERS AND DEVOTIONS—cherry-picked verses of God&’s most powerful living words are meant to transform, inspire, and motivate moms to seek God no matter the situation or circumstance • REFLECTION QUESTIONS FOR RECEIVING GOD&’S TRUTHS—each devotion ends with thought-provoking questions that give moms the opportunity to reflect on the lessons and truths that God is trying to convey • WRITTEN FOR MOMS OF ALL AGES AND LIFE STAGES—no matter your age or what stage you are in, each devotion reinforces that God is with you every step of your parenting journey • REAL STRUGGLES OF MOTHERHOOD—from mom burnout and guilt to hurtful comparisons, perfectionism, body images, and lack of self-care, this devotional deeply explores the struggles that moms wrestle with the most while reassuring moms that God knows their worth and chose them to raise and care for their children
Strength for Each Day: 365 Devotions to Make Every Day a Great Day
by Joyce MeyerDiscover a powerful and positive mindset each day of the year with uplifting insights and motivational Bible verses provided by #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer.Find new mercies and blessings each day when you spend time with God: reading His Word, listening, and praying for His direction. When you do, God will strengthen and enable you to handle life peacefully and wisely instead of merely trying to get through the day. He will renew your strength and empower you to bear up under trials with patience, so you can experience them with a good attitude. Maintaining a positive view in the midst of something unpleasant is the key to victory, and it enables you to enjoy the journey!With the constant demands and pressures of daily life, it can be hard to regularly pause to be with and listen to God's voice. Joyce's practical teaching format in this 365-day devotional will encourage you to take the time for yourself so that you can receive Strength for Each Day!
Strength for Each Day: 365 Devotions to Make Every Day a Great Day
by Joyce MeyerDiscover a powerful and positive mindset each day of the year with uplifting insights and motivational Bible verses provided by #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer.Find new mercies and blessings each day when you spend time with God: reading His Word, listening, and praying for His direction. When you do, God will strengthen and enable you to handle life peacefully and wisely instead of merely trying to get through the day. He will renew your strength and empower you to bear up under trials with patience, so you can experience them with a good attitude. Maintaining a positive view in the midst of something unpleasant is the key to victory, and it enables you to enjoy the journey!With the constant demands and pressures of daily life, it can be hard to regularly pause to be with and listen to God's voice. Joyce's practical teaching format in this 365-day devotional will encourage you to take the time for yourself so that you can receive Strength for Each Day!
Strength for the Battle: Wisdom and Insight to Equip You for Spiritual Warfare
by Francis FrangipanePursue holiness, engage in effective spiritual warfare, and find strength to stand against the enemy. This book of daily readings will help you learn that spiritual warfare begins with holiness as you examine the three arenas of spiritual warfare that every maturing Christian will face: the mind, the church, and the invisible spiritual realm. You will find strength to stand against the enemy by focusing on: • Areas of darkness in their hearts that the Lord wants to expose • Unity and love—two keys that unlock the power of God to move • Jesus and the power He gives to contend in the heavenly realm This balanced, biblical view of spiritual warfare will arm you with the discernment, wisdom, and insight you need for taking ground in your life and contending with unseen spiritual forces all around you.
Strength for the Broken Places
by James A. HarnishJames A. Harnish, from the Introduction: “I’m broken. So are you. We’re all broken people who live in a broken world. The critical question is, how do we find strength to put broken things back together again? This book is an invitation to touch the scars that mark the broken places in our lives, in the same way the risen Christ invited a doubting disciple to touch the nail scars in his hands. It is a challenge to explore some of the dark places in our human experience, to uncover the sinister power of sin, and to experience the way the grace of God meets us in our broken places to bring new life.”
Strength for the Cancer Journey: 30 Days of Inspiration, Encouragement, and Comfort
by Deborah BarrThough the Road is Long, You Don&’t Have to Walk AloneThere&’s nothing easy about having cancer. For most people, cancer is a hard, reluctant journey through rugged, unfamiliar terrain. Ultimately, however, there are really only two ways to face cancer: in our own strength or with the help and strength that God supplies. Strength for the Cancer Journey provides empathetic, daily reminders that God is present for anyone facing the challenges of cancer. Each of these thirty devotionals draws upon anecdotes and insights from God&’s Word to help readers invite God into the realities, uncertainties, and frustrations of their cancer experience. While cancer is a journey no one wants to take, no one ever has to walk that road alone. This devotional book will help both patients and caregivers to engage deeply with God, gaining new strength for the cancer journey.
Strength for the Cancer Journey: 30 Days of Inspiration, Encouragement, and Comfort
by Deborah BarrThough the Road is Long, You Don&’t Have to Walk AloneThere&’s nothing easy about having cancer. For most people, cancer is a hard, reluctant journey through rugged, unfamiliar terrain. Ultimately, however, there are really only two ways to face cancer: in our own strength or with the help and strength that God supplies. Strength for the Cancer Journey provides empathetic, daily reminders that God is present for anyone facing the challenges of cancer. Each of these thirty devotionals draws upon anecdotes and insights from God&’s Word to help readers invite God into the realities, uncertainties, and frustrations of their cancer experience. While cancer is a journey no one wants to take, no one ever has to walk that road alone. This devotional book will help both patients and caregivers to engage deeply with God, gaining new strength for the cancer journey.
Strength for the Fight: The Life and Faith of Jackie Robinson (Library of Religious Biography (LRB))
by Gary Scott SmithHow faith sustained Jackie Robinson—both as an athlete and as an activist. The integration of Major League Baseball in 1947 was a triumph. But it was also a fight. As the first Black major leaguer since the 1880s, Jackie Robinson knew he was not going to be welcomed into America&’s pastime with open arms. Anticipating hostility, he promised Brooklyn Dodgers general manager Branch Rickey that he would &“turn the other cheek&” during his first years in the league, despite his fiercely competitive disposition. Robinson later said that his faith in God had sustained him—giving him the strength he needed to play the game he loved at the highest level without retaliating against the abuse inflicted upon him by opposing players and fans. Faith was a key component of Robinson&’s life, but not in the way we see it with many prominent Christian athletes today. Whereas the Tim Tebows and Clayton Kershaws of the sports world emphasize personal spirituality, Robinson found inspiration in the Bible&’s teachings on human dignity and social justice. He grew up a devout Methodist (a heritage he shared with Branch Rickey) and identified with the theological convictions and social concerns of many of his fellow mainline Protestants—especially those of the Black church. While he humbly stated that he could not claim to be a deeply religious man, he spoke frequently in African American congregations and described a special affinity he and other Black Christians felt for the biblical character Job, who had also kept faith despite suffering and injustice. In his eulogy for Robinson, Jesse Jackson described Robinson as a &“co-partner of God,&” who lived out his faith in his civil rights activism, both during and after his baseball career. Robinson&’s faith will resonate with many Christians who believe, as he did, that &“a person can be quite religious and at the same time militant in the defense of his ideals.&” This religious biography of Robinson chronicles the important role of faith in his life, from his childhood to his groundbreaking baseball career through his transformative civil rights work, and, in the process, helps to humanize the man who has become a mythic figure in both sports history and American culture.
Strength for the Journey: Day By Day With Jesus
by Joseph M. StowellSpiritual nourishment for the day-to-day journey. The Christian life is a journey filled with mountaintops and valleys. As the Christian experiences the ups and downs of this walk, a common prayer is 'Lord, give me strength.' Joseph Stowell, President of The Moody Bible Institute, presents this enriching devotional overflowing with spiritual challenges, thought-provoking questions, and keen biblical insights. Through six devotionals each week, and a Psalm for the seventh day, the reader's faith will be nourished and his spirit refreshed. As a gentle guide, Dr. Stowell spurs readers on to consistently turn to the Word of God for sustenance on this lifelong pilgrimage.
Strength for the Journey: Day By Day With Jesus
by Joseph M. StowellSpiritual nourishment for the day-to-day journey. The Christian life is a journey filled with mountaintops and valleys. As the Christian experiences the ups and downs of this walk, a common prayer is 'Lord, give me strength.' Joseph Stowell, President of The Moody Bible Institute, presents this enriching devotional overflowing with spiritual challenges, thought-provoking questions, and keen biblical insights. Through six devotionals each week, and a Psalm for the seventh day, the reader's faith will be nourished and his spirit refreshed. As a gentle guide, Dr. Stowell spurs readers on to consistently turn to the Word of God for sustenance on this lifelong pilgrimage.