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Your Road Map For Success Workbook: You Can Get There From Here
by John C. MaxwellWhat is the definition of success? Some people believe it is defined through money and power. John C. Maxwell teaches that success is not something that can be acquired. Rather, it is a journey.Maxwell reveals that success is not limited to those with big bank accounts or special abilities. Success can be achieved by anyone willing to apply a few practical principles to their daily lives.An excellent enhancement for the book by the same name, this workbook teaches readers the keys to success and how to apply them to their everyday lives.
Then Sings My Soul, Book 2: 150 of the World's Greatest Hymn Stories
by Robert J. MorganHave you ever wanted to learn more about hymns, but weren&’t sure where to start? In this follow-up to his bestselling original book, pastor Robert J. Morgan shares the incredible stories behind 150 beloved traditional hymns of faith.Each week millions of Christians around the world use hymns composed by believers from every era and branch of Christianity to join voices in praise—singing psalms and hymns, making melody in their hearts to praise the Lord. Pastor Robert Morgan&’s goal is to keep these traditional hymns vital and meaningful to all generations.Then Sings My Soul: Book 2 will help readers reacquaint themselves with 150 additional beloved hymns of the faithful. These devotional-style stories show the emotion and drama behind the hymns of faith that have changed many lives throughout history—from the people whose faith led them to write these wonderful hymns to the people whose faith was affected by reading, hearing, and singing them.Then Sings My Soul: Book 2 contains: Words and music to 150 traditional hymns not included in the first bookShort, devotional-style stories providing context on each hymnHymn index for easy referencePerfect for use as a daily devotional, teaching illustration, or for song leaders and music ministersThe original Then Sings My Soul was an instant classic with more than 1.3 million copies sold. Then Sings My Soul: Book 2 is also designed to be personally reflective, with lyrics and stories behind the hymns that will speak to your soul, strengthen your faith, and deepen your understanding of God as you worship Him through song.
Evidence for Jesus: Timeless Answers for Tough Questions about Christ
by Sean McDowell Josh McDowellQuick answers to tough questions about Jesus' life, ministry, and divinity.Is there archeological proof that Jesus existed? Did Jesus ever actually claim to be God? Is Jesus really the only way? There's a good chance that every Christian will be asked tough questions like these at some point in their lives, whether from combative skeptics, curious seekers, or even doubts in their own minds.To help followers of Christ answer questions quickly and confidently, Josh and Sean McDowell adapted the wisdom from their apologetics classic Evidence That Demands a Verdict into an accessible resource that provides answers to common questions about Jesus.Evidence for Jesus answers these questions and more:Is there evidence that Jesus was real?Did Jesus ever actually claim to be God?What makes Jesus unique from other religious figures?Is Christianity a copycat religion?What does the Old Testament teach about the coming Messiah?Did Jesus really rise from the dead?Why does the resurrection of Jesus matter?Evidence for Jesus will equip brand new believers and lifelong Christians alike with time-tested rebuttals to defend their faith in Jesus against even the harshest critics.
For the Body: Recovering a Theology of Gender, Sexuality, and the Human Body (Seedbed Resources)
by Timothy C. TennentAn in-depth look at what it means to be created in the image of God and how our bodies serve as icons that illuminate God's purposes instead of ours.The human body is an amazing gift, yet today, many people downplay its importance and fail to understand what Christianity teaches about our bodies and their God-given purposes. Many people misunderstand how the body was designed, its role in relating to others; and we lack awareness of the dangers of objectifying the body, divorcing it from its intended purpose.Timothy Tennent covers topics like marriage, family, singleness, and friendship, and he looks at how the human body has been objectified in art and media today. For the Body offers a biblical framework for discipling people today in a Christian theology of the body.Tennent—theologian and president of Asbury Theological Seminary—explores the contours of a robust Christian vision of the body, human sexuality, and the variety of different ways we are called into relationships with others. This book will reveal a theological vision that:Informs our self-understanding of our own bodies.Examines how we treat others.Reevaluates how we engage today's controversial and difficult discussions on human sexuality with grace, wisdom, and confidence.For the Body is a call to a deeper understanding of our bodies and an invitation to recapture the wonder of this amazing gift.
The Five-Week Leadership Challenge: 35 Action Steps to Become the Leader You Were Meant to Be
by Patrick R. LeddinWall Street Journal BestsellerDevelop and expand your innate leadership abilities through daily exercises and challenges designed to help you grow into the leader you want to be and prepare you for the job you were made to have.A recent Harvard Business Review article outlining a study of over 17,000 leaders found that although, on average, people begin to supervise others at age 30, most do not start to receive formal leadership training until their forties.In addition to serving as a U.S. Army airborne, infantry, and ranger-qualified officer, Patrick Leddin has founded successful businesses and trained thousands of leaders. In The Five-Week Leadership Challenge, Leddin shows you how to quickly build standout leadership skills so that when the next opportunity comes along, you're the only person for the job.In this book, you will find:35 daily challenges designed to quickly develop standout leadership skills,Leadership habits you can practice regularly that get you noticed—and promoted, based on Leddin's experience training and consulting thousands of leaders all over the world,And encouragement to share your completion of the leadership challenge on social media to exponentially expand your networking opportunities, and receive bonus content and access to additional author tools.Don't wait for training that doesn't come until it's too late. The Five-Week Leadership Challenge is an invaluable guide to help any aspiring leader begin a daily practice of exercises and challenges designed to develop and grow your leadership ability as quickly as possible.
More Power to You: Declarations to Break Free from Fear and Take Back Your Life (52 Devotions)
by Margaret FeinbergLife-changing healing can be yours. And you can make it happen in only 90 seconds a day. Each of the 52 devotions in More Power to You by Bible teacher Margaret Feinberg examines a popular lie in our culture and invites you to replace that lie with a biblical affirmation of truth that will bring joy to your soul.In a culture that constantly tells us we're not good enough, not beautiful enough, and not doing enough, it's easy to feel as if we have nothing to offer. Lies about who we are and how we are failing slip into our thinking until we believe they are reality. But that's not what God intends for us.In More Power to You, Margaret Feinberg:exposes these false beliefsshows you that the places of your deepest hurts can become wellsprings of your greatest healingshares the daily practice that has been so life changing for her: Daily DeclarationsYou'll launch into each day by reading the 90-Second Daily Declaration aloud, paying attention to what the Holy Spirit may be highlighting for you. Then you'll read through the weekly devotion, exploring the what and the why behind those biblical truths. These brief but powerful devotions are designed to unleash the true you and remind you of who you really are.More Power to You equips men and women to:embrace your true identity every dayfind power in knowing you are already worthy in God's eyesbreak free from the negative thoughts that hold you hostageTry the 90-Second Daily Declaration Challenge and experience the joyous life God wants for you.
Follow the Healer: Biblical and Theological Foundations for Healing Ministry
by Stephen SeamandsFollow the Healer provides those in ministry with a practical theology of healing—helping you understand how Jesus heals and why we still need to participate.It's easy to fall into one of two extremes when it comes to Christian healing: outright skepticism on one side and abuse on the other. Many of us have a lot of good and difficult questions:What is Christian healing ministry supposed to look like?How do we go about it?What forms and expressions should it take, and how do we evaluate it?How do we determine whether the healing ministry we are involved in is in keeping with what Jesus intended? Starting from the assumption that Jesus does heal in our day and age, Follow the Healer seeks to answer these questions with a balanced, pastoral, and scriptural approach. This is a call to help you better understand and minister God&’s healing to a world that is in so much pain.You'll take a closer look at why Christian healing is still relevant and essential today and how to avoid the many difficulties, disappointments, and distortions that occur in healing ministry. Stephen Seamands draws upon over three decades of teaching theology and active involvement in healing ministry to help you grasp the "why-to" of healing that comes before the "how-to."This holistic, Wesleyan approach to healing will help traditional evangelicals more readily embrace healing ministry and lead Pentecostals and charismatics already engaged in this ministry to move toward a more discerning approach to healing.
Ephesians Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video (Beautiful Word Bible Studies)
by Lori WilhiteEphesians was written to remind us who we are. It's about refamiliarizing ourselves with our identities in Christ so that we don't have to live under the crushing weight of heartache and disappointment. In his letter to the church in Ephesus, Paul gives us beautiful insight into the Lord's redemptive power. In this six-session video Bible study (video streaming included), Lori Wilhite draws on her experience as the pastor's wife of a large congregation to share the truth of what Paul tells the Ephesians about identity, unity, and the impact these things have on our hearts, our focus, and our love for God.Too often, our shoulders slump under the weight of family struggles, financial stress, and feelings of insecurity. We are pushed down by insignificance, insecurity, and an overwhelming sense of powerlessness and discouragement. You are not meant to be under that burden any longer. You are a chosen child of God, saved by His grace, forgiven and free.In the Ephesians Study Guide, you'll learn how the book of Ephesians reveals what God has done, is doing, and will continue to do—so that you can walk confidently in him with head held high.—Beautiful Word Bible Study Series—What book of the Bible do you turn to for wisdom about the situation you find yourself in? Where do you go for words of comfort when you&’re feeling overwhelmed, lost, or frustrated in life?The Beautiful Word Bible Study series makes the Bible come alive in such a way that you know where to turn no matter where you find yourself on your spiritual journey. Featuring celebrated authors and teachers, like Margaret Feinberg and Jada Edwards, each guide is a creative and illumination journey through one book of the Bible.This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:The study guide itself—with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a leader's guide.An individual access code to stream all six video sessions online (you don't need to buy a DVD!).Scripture memory cards and coloring pages.Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2027. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.
Trains to Treblinka: A Novel
by Charles CauseyTreblinka, Poland--1942. Daily, thousands of passengers including Bronka and Tchechia arrive at a destination they believe is a resettlement work camp, only to be immediately separated from their families and told to remove their clothing. Within moments, the masses disappear into a long, fenced passageway down the center of the camp called the tube, except for those indiscriminately chosen out of the lines by the SS. While ordered to carefully organize the discarded valuables of the passengers, the young men and women begin to unravel the mysterious truth about Treblinka, yet they are not allowed to ask questions. Only later, when the workers search for their loved ones to no avail do the Nazi&’s menacing grins tell them all they need to know--that they must keep working or they will also end up entering the tube.As the sobering truth about Treblinka sinks deeply into the workers&’ hearts, a few of the men and women begin to plan a revolt. Based on a magnificent true story, Trains to Treblinka deftly interweaves the lives of several revolt organizers who pledge everything for the chance to burn down the camp and escape into the woods. When the day comes for the uprising, the young workers are barely able to contain their excitement and they risk betraying their own motives under the watchful eyes of the continually distrusting Nazis.This well-researched, inspiring historical book is an authentic look at Treblinka written as a suspense novel. From Publishers Weekly BookLife Prize review, &“It may be difficult and heart-wrenching to read the in-depth details about the atrocities that occurred at the Treblinka concentration camp, but this book is hard to put down. Causey presents a powerful linear approach to the arrival of the victims, the losses, the physical and emotional tortures, and the escape attempts. This profoundly memorable story about Treblinka serves as a reminder that every individual victim's name is worth remembering.&” Learn about the beauty of hope, the tragedy of war, and the enduring power of the human heart, all in Trains to Treblinka.
Revelation Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Extravagant Hope (Beautiful Word Bible Studies)
by Margaret FeinbergWhat if God is saving the best for last?Of all the books of the Bible, Revelation is the one that mystifies and unsettles people the most. From numerical signs to monsters, the book of apocalypse in the Bible can be difficult to wrap our minds around, but the message that Revelation really brings is hope.In this six-session video Bible study (video streaming included), Bible teacher and author Margaret Feinberg digs into John's Revelation to show us how the final book of the Bible reminds us of God's power and promises during times of great suffering and persecution.This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:The study guide itself—with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a leader's guide.An individual access code to stream all six video sessions online (you don't need to buy a DVD!).Scripture memory cards and coloring pages.In this study you will:Uncover the supernatural power of Jesus' names and titles.Be equipped with tactics on how to overcome the wily ways of the enemy.Discover how to triumph through the blood of the lamb and the word of your testimony.Learn that, though life is not always fair, Jesus is NOT finished. John, the author of the book of Revelation, was blessed to see what each of us longs to know, and he gave us a descriptive and poignant expression of the place, the end, and the eternity that God has promised to us. God has indeed saved the best for last, and in Revelation's pages he gives us the one thing we all long for—hope, extravagant hope.The Beautiful Word Bible Study series makes the Bible come alive in such a way that you know where to turn no matter where you find yourself on your spiritual journey. Featuring celebrated authors and teachers, like Margaret Feinberg and Jada Edwards, each guide is a creative and illuminating journey through one book of the Bible.Watch on any device!Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2027. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.
Hebrews: The Supremacy of Christ (Jeremiah Bible Study Series)
by Dr. David JeremiahChrist is faithful...Follow Dr. Jeremiah through the book of Hebrews in a chapter-by-chapter study that will help you understand what it meant to the people at the time it was written, and what it means to Christians today. The letter to the Hebrews is powerful account of Christ's supremacy and faithfulness.The unknown author of Hebrews draws on his expansive knowledge of the Old Testament Scripture to reveal how Jesus is superior to anything the old law had to offer—how Jesus accomplished what the old covenant could not by offering himself as the one and perfect sacrifice to atone for the sins of his people.Each of this study's twelve lessons is clearly organized to include:Getting Started: An opening question to introduce you to the lesson.Setting the Stage: A short reflection to explain the context of the study.Exploring the Text: The Scripture reading for the lesson with related study questions.Reviewing the Story: Questions to help you identify key points in the reading.Applying the Message: Questions to help you apply the key ideas to their lives.Reflecting on the Meaning: A closing reflection on the key teachings in the lesson.—ABOUT THE SERIES—The Jeremiah Bible Study Series captures Dr. David Jeremiah's forty-plus years of commitment in teaching the Word of God. In each study, you'll gain insights into the text, identify key stories and themes, and be challenged to apply the truths you uncover to your life. By the end of each study, you'll come away with a clear and memorable understanding of that Bible book.Each study also contains a Leader's Guide.
Spirit Fighter (Son of Angels, Jonah Stone)
by Jerel Law&“In his exciting debut novel, Jerel Law transports readers to a place where supernatural forces of good and evil collide. Young readers will be entertained and inspired by Spirit Fighter. I heartily recommend it.&” —Robert Whitlow, bestselling author of the Tides of Truth seriesPercy Jackson, move over! Jonah Stone is here! What if Nephilim—the children of angels and men—still walked the earth? And their very presence put the entire world in danger? In Spirit Fighter, Jonah and Eliza Stone learn that their mother is a Nephilim and that they have special powers as quarter-angels. When their mom is kidnapped by fallen angels, they must use those powers to save her. Along the way, they discover that there is a very real and dangerous war going on between good and evil and that God has a big part for them to play in that war.Parents today are looking for fiction that makes Christianity and the Bible exciting for their kids. This series is the Christian answer to Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Kane Chronicles, The Secret Series and other middle-grade series packed with adventure, action, and supernatural fights. Son of Angels, Jonah Stone will be the first series in the market to explore this topic from a biblical perspective with content that is appropriate and exciting for middle-grade readers."Son of Angels, Jonah Stone" series:Is perfect for middle grade readers ages 9-13 who love action, adventure, and faithMakes a great summer reading book, school goal, or homeschool book clubIs a Christian-based supernatural seriesMeets national education standardsContains a bonus chapter from Jerel Law&’s new book - Evan Miller Is Waking Down (available in eBook editions only)Don&’t miss the other books in the series:Spirit Fighter (Book 1)Fire Prophet (Book 2)Shadow Chaser (Book 3)Truth Runner (Book 4)&“Jerel Law has crafted a fantastic story that will leave every reader wanting more. Stop looking for the next great read in fantasy fiction for young readers—you&’ve found it!&” —Robert Liparulo, bestselling author of Dreamhouse Kings and The 13th Tribe
Made New: 52 Devotions for Catholic Women (A 52-Week Devotional)
by Blessed Is SheExperience life change as you&’re drawn into relationship with a loving God who is committed to your flourishing, advocates for you, and delights when you come to Him.How would your life change if you were certain of your identity? If you could know that Someone loves you, sees you, and wants to be close to you—just as you are? In this beautifully designed weekly devotional for women, you're invited to soak in God's Word to embrace your identity as a beloved woman made in God's image.Authored by Blessed Is She, a popular online community for Catholic women, Made New walks you through rich reflections of the Gospels, substantive Scripture for prayer through Lectio Divina, and prompts for spiritual growth. Over the course of 52 weeks, you'll uncover:How deeply God knows who you are and loves who you're becoming.Why you belong to God's family.What it means that your true identity is as God's beloved.How your belief in God's love affects your identity.How to follow God's plan for your life. Made New is a thoughtful gift for the holidays, new year, birthdays, or for any woman who wants a stronger sense of self-worth, deeper peace in her identity, and a richer relationship with the God who loves her. Each devotional entry includes:A Scripture referenceA devotion written by a Blessed Is She writerPrompts for reflectionBeautiful, colorful pages with original art You'll be made new as you journey through a year of thought-provoking devotions, inspiring personal stories, and heartfelt prayers. Experience life change as you&’re drawn into relationship with a loving God who is committed to your flourishing, advocates for you, and delights when you come to Him.
Thirty Reasons to Never Give Up: Short stories for when life looks nothing like you thought it was going to look
by Shian KlassenFaced with giving up? Over the next thirty days, Pastor Shian Klassen will take you through a journey of his life, his losses and love with easy to read down to earth personal stories guaranteed to touch your heart. Faced with insurmountable circumstances from childhood through adulthood, you will see that you are not alone in life&’s struggles. This must-read is guaranteed to inspire and renew hope reminding us that no matter how long the journey, or how big the obstacle ahead, never give up.What if giving up appears easier than going on? This book is designed to inspire the faint of heart the true value found in oneself with going forward. From stories of hair-raising canoe expeditions, the painful loss of loved ones, to being faced with life altering situations, author and pastor Shian Klassen describes in detail his struggle and God-given courage enabling him to never give up. If life hasn&’t turned out the way you planned, then you&’re not alone! Let each story, combined with thirty scriptures, encourage you every day to stay the course until you cannot afford to give up. Never give up.
Leviticus and Deuteronomy: Visions of the Promised Land (MacArthur Bible Studies)
by John F. MacArthurPastor John MacArthur will take you through the books of Leviticus and Deuteronomy, passage by passage, so that you can better understand the author's message, the cultural context, and the law that God gave to his people.The Israelites' exodus from Egypt marked the end of a period of oppression in their history. It also marked the beginning of God fulfilling His covenantal promise to a man named Abraham, that his descendants would not only reside in the Promised Land but would also multiply and become a great nation. So, at various times, God gave the Israelites a body of legislation—known as the law—to instruct them on how to live properly as the people of God. By this, they were to be distinct from all other nations on the earth.In the twelve studies within, John MacArthur explores these laws that God gave to His people as recorded in the books of Leviticus and Deuteronomy. As you work through this study, you will discover that obedience and the pursuit of personal holiness are always based on the character of God. Because of who He is, His people are to be holy.The MacArthur Bible Studies provide intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture. Each guide incorporates extensive commentary, detailed observations on overriding themes, and probing questions to help you study the Word of God with guidance from John MacArthur.—ABOUT THE SERIES—The MacArthur Bible Study series is designed to help you study the Word of God with guidance from widely respected pastor and author John MacArthur. Each guide provides intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture by examining its parts and incorporates:Extensive, but straight-forward commentary on the text.Detailed observations on overriding themes, timelines, history, and context.Word and phrase studies to help you unlock the broader meaning and apply it to your life.Probing, interactive questions with plenty of space to write down your response and thoughts.
Draw Near to God: 100 Bible Verses to Deepen Your Faith
by ZondervanAre you longing for a deeper relationship with God? Are you wondering how to draw near to Him? For anyone who wants to know God in a deeper way, Draw Near to God: 100 Bible Verses to Deepen Your Faith provides a simple and profound way to connect God&’s Word to your faith life. Each of the 100 Bible verses includes a:supportive reflection that will guide, support, and assure you that your heavenly Father loves you and longs to spend time with yousimple prayer inspired by the Bible verseminimalistic designed interior which is great for men and womenThis beautiful book is full of rich insight on how to create a deeper relationship with God, how to accept grace and mercy, and how to pray for an abundant life. Draw Near to God is:a great self-purchase to help you strengthen your relationship with the Lorda thoughtful gift for a friend who is deepening their spiritual lifea meaningful gift for an essential worker, teacher, or co-workerIn Draw Near to God, you'll find Scripture and reflections that will guide, support, and assure you that your heavenly Father loves you and longs to spend time with you.
Halley's Bible Handbook, Classic Edition
by Henry H. HalleyThe bestselling Bible handbook of all time with millions of copies sold, the Halley's Bible Handbook makes the Bible's wisdom and message accessible to everyone. The beloved and classic Bible companion has been thoroughly updated, while retaining its time-honored features and Dr. Halley's highly personal style, to offer even greater clarity, insight, and usefulness.Whether you've read the Bible many times or never before, you will find insights that provide a firmer grasp of God's Word and an appreciation for the cultural, religious, and geographic settings in which the story of the Bible unfolds. Written for both mind and heart, this completely revised, updated, and expanded edition features:All-new maps, photographs, and illustrationsContemporary designPractical Bible reading programsHelpful tips for Bible studyFascinating archaeological informationEasy-to-understand sections on how we got the Bible and on church historyImproved indexes
What Now?: Understanding the Sexual Offense in Your Family
by Gary M. DukeNot long after I began treating sex offenders, I learned of the many challenges faced by their family members. I felt their pain as I learned of their plight. One case brought a new perspective into my view. An offender had molested his fourteen-year-old daughter. As a result, all three of his children were placed in foster-care and adopted. His wife had nothing to do with the offense. Her crime was being married to the offender and continuing to love and support him.A secondary victim is someone who is negatively affected by the offense but not directly involved. The consequences of being the family member of a sex offender are many. Society sees them as co-defendants at worse or ignorant losers at best. After all, why would someone choose to support and accept a sex offender? The partners and children of offenders often live under the same scrutiny as the offender himself. Many of the laws and restrictions affect them also. Even worse, few people seem to care.Secondary victims suffer in silence. They are in my eyes &“the forgotten ones&”. This is why I wrote this book. When a sex offense occurs in the home there are far more questions than answers. I imagined a wife or daughter of a sex offender whose world has been rocked by sexual assault reaching for answers. What Now? Understanding the Sexual Offense in Your Family is an attempt to bring some order and clarity to a home filled with chaos. It is filled with insight, answers, information and hope. In between the lines is a heart of passion beating for the men and women who society sees as expendable and the people that still love them in spite of it all.
Behold the Lamb . . . Poetically!: The Birth, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus in Poetry
by Maude Carolan PychBehold the Lamb . . . Poetically! is a compilation of free verse, rhymes, and haiku that explores many diverse aspects of the birth, death and resurrection of Jesus. The poems have been written over a span of thirty years. They have been inspired by Scripture as well as personal experiences like pilgrimages, setting up the crèche, baking Christmas cookies, and solemnly reflecting upon the crucifixion on Good Friday afternoon.Many of the old familiar stories presented in this way will touch you afresh. Certain poems will lift your spirit and generate deep reflection or worship; others will re-kindle memories of observances from childhood. There are poems in this book that you will bookmark to re-read from time to time and some you&’ll want to share with family and friends. You might bring a favorite or two to a church meeting or copy one and tuck it into the envelope with a Christmas or Easter card.Most of all, these poems are intended to draw the reader into desiring a deeper relationship with Our Savior, Jesus, the Holy Lamb of God.
Listening to God (Life Principles Study Series)
by Charles F. StanleyTALKING TO GOD IS EASY. IT’S THE LISTENING THAT’S THE HARD PART. Although most of us can talk with ease to our best friend, many of us aren’t so good at keeping quiet and hearing what our friend has to say. So it is with God. For true communication with Him, we must learn to listen through understanding His Word. Dr. Charles Stanley’s Listening to God, part of the Life Principles Study Series, presents a sound way to explore the Word and hear God’s truths. You’ll learn to identify with the passages, recognize your emotional response, reflect on the passages’ meaning and take steps to apply what you’ve learned.
The First-Time Homeowner's Survival Guide: A Crash Course in Dealing with Repairs, Renovations, Property Tax Issues, and Other Potential Disasters
by Sid DavisOwning a home should be exciting, not terrifying. Get a crash course on what new homeowners can expect, from the good to the bad and the ugly.For many new homeowners, the euphoria that comes with buying the perfect new house can soon turn into total panic. First-time buyers often feel overwhelmed by the amount of maintenance their new home requires?not to mention the nasty problems and surprises that seem to be lurking around every corner (and in every wall).Real estate guru Sid Davis provides the antidote for the common worries that plague every new owner. From easy repairs to seemingly insurmountable projects, you will discover sanity-saving advice on:improving roofing, siding, walkways, and drivewaysfixing or replacing appliances and fixturesrefinancing tips and trapsreducing the costs of home ownership and maintenancelowering property taxesworking with contractors and not getting takeninsurance tipsbudgeting for the unexpectedWith The First-Time Homeowner&’s Survival Guide, novice homeowners can experience all the joy, and none of the trepidation, that comes with having a place of their own.
NIV, Questions of the Bible about the Life of Jesus: The Question and Answer Bible
by ZondervanThis unique Zondervan Bible Extract is one of three courses taking you quickly into passages every Christian should know. In this bite size edition you&’ll spend two weeks studying the life and teachings of Jesus from passages in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Each daily reading should take only about 10 minutes. There are 14 chapters of scripture included. This digital extract edition is designed to address common, uncommon, and perplexing questions people ask about Scripture."Why was the Birth of Jesus announced to Shepherds?""What does it mean to take up one's cross?""How can we do greater things than Jesus did?"While it does not contain the full Bible it does contain all the verses associated with the Q&A on the Life of Jesus reading plan.
Growing Boldly: Dare to Build a Life You Love
by Emily LeyDiscover the tools and inspiration you need to build the life of your dreams.From bestselling author and founder of the Simplified® brand of organizational tools for busy women comes Growing Boldly, a how-to book that inspires you to imagine big, plan well, and then gather the equipment and the courage to go out and do.In Growing Boldly, Emily will help you:Believe in who you are and Whose you are . . . and move past the lies and fears holding you backFigure out what makes you tick and own it confidentlyGather all your grit, learned lessons, and tools because it's all valuableImagine the life you dream of and decide how to make it happenLove your people well so that you create a lasting legacyClear the clutter and cultivate clarity so you can do what matters mostDo the hard work without forgetting to feed your soul Growing Boldly is:A thoughtful gift for a friend or family memberPerfect for Mother's Day, birthdays, or holidaysA let's-get-rolling encouragement incentive for yourself In Growing Boldly, Emily draws on her own story of creating a highly successful business--and loving the process--as she teaches you how to move forward in your vocation and serve others at the same time. Get ready to build a life you love.
The In Touch Study Series: Exploring The Depths of God's Love (Life Principles Study Ser.)
by Charles F. StanleyThe Bible says, "For God so loved the world..." But what does that really mean for us as believers?This Bible study from Dr. Charles Stanley provides Biblical insights that explore God's mission for us to be freed from sin, and restored to a love relationship with Him. When we establish a solid basis for intimate communion with God, we are free to passionately love, serve, and glorify Him. Clear, practical, and biblically sound, this in-depth study is the twenty-fourth book in the popular In Touch Bible Study Series.
The Psychology of the Fruit of the Spirit: The Biblical Portrayal of the Christlike Character and Its Development
by Zoltán DörnyeiFor centuries, the fruit of the Spirit has rightfully served as a wellspring of reflection on the virtues that epitomize the Christian life and character-building. However, the notion of the fruit of the Spirit is not limited solely to forming the biblical foundation of ethical living.Psychologist and theologian Zoltán Dörnyei argues that if we understand the nine attributes collectively as a concise portrayal of the ideal Christian self, this approach places the notion of the fruit of the Spirit at the intersection of several important theological themes, such as being conformed to the divine image, the gradual advancement of the kingdom of God, and new creation. In The Psychology of the Fruit of the Spirit, Dörnyei offers a scholarly exposition of the relevant theological content associated with the fruit of the Spirit. Complementing his theological reflections with findings from the field of psychology, he brings expertise in both psychology and theology to bear on this important biblical concept. His integrated perspective helps to uncover the full meaning and theological potential of the fruit of the Spirit by helping to clarify the nature of its nine facets, defining broader psychological dimensions that underlie the fruit, and offering practical lessons for cultivating it in the Christian life.