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Grace to Grow: Creating a Healthy Church in Unhealthy Times
by John K. Jenkins Sr.Most pastors pray for a healthy and vibrant church, a prosperous organization and transformative change among those they disciple, but many find themselves frustrated because they lack direction and feel as though they are spinning their wheels. They struggle to correct unhealthy patterns or do not have fresh vision for their ministry.John K. Jenkins can relate. The first church he attended is best described as a shack with a bell and a steeple. The restroom facilities? An outhouse. When he accepted his first senior pastoral role, he ministered to 35 people on a good Sunday.Today, Pastor Jenkins welcomes more than 11,000 worshipers to Sunday services, and thousands more participate virtually. And he has learned what it takes to help an organization function wisely and efficiently, no matter its size.Grace to Grow reveals the lessons Jenkins has learned along the way. It is a guide to help pastors move their ministries from merely surviving to fully thriving, despite the challenging road ahead. He gives insight into his own journey as a young pastor and identifies biblical principles, strategies, and techniques that made the difference in the life of his church and his personal discipleship for almost four decades.
I Am Restored Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: How I Lost My Religion but Found My Faith
by Lecrae MooreNone of us can outrun the wounds of our past. We can face our past willingly, or our live will force us to face it. But while digging into the deep corners of our souls and excavating our past is uncomfortable, this is where God makes a masterpiece out of our mess. Through this study, you can begin to take steps toward healing and restoration.This Study Guide includes:Individual access to four streaming video sessionsDiscussion questions, reflection questions, and biblical character studiesPersonal Bible study for between sessionsA guide with best practices for leading groupsTwo-time GRAMMY winning hip-hop artist and bestselling author Lecrae inspires millions with his redemptive and gut-honest art. But when his personal life spun into chaos, he was forced to face the buried impact of unhealed wounds from his past. Along the way to restoration, he learned simple practices for lasting health and realized that the pain we all carry has the potential to be an unlikely guide to freedom for ourselves and others.In I Am Restored, Lecrae explains how his journey to restoration revealed:The importance of not normalizing traumatic circumstancesThe truth that God still loves us in spite of what we&’ve doneHow not to turn people wounds into God woundsThe suffering in suppression but freedom of confessionHow to take care of the mind, body, and soul that God has given usLife has a way of marring or damaging what you were created for. But God loves to restore. So make the decision to journey toward God and be what he has always intended you to be.Sessions include:Facing the TurmoilConfronting the ChaosDiscovering HopeWalking in the LightStreaming 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.
Christmas: Finding Peace and Joy During the Holiday Season
by Charles F. StanleyBeloved pastor Dr. Charles Stanley takes us back to our truest and best reason for celebration—the birth of Christ. By revisiting the people and events of that first Christmas, Dr. Stanley reveals the unique lessons that long-ago starry night offers to each of us today. Such timeless truths as . . .true peace and joy are found only in Christ, not in the things of this world;Christmas itself is undeniable evidence that God always keeps His promises;the Lord God not only lives and reigns, but He is intimately involved in every circumstance of our lives; andthe perfect gift for us to give Jesus is the gift of our own heart.Christmas is a gift to everyone on earth. That gift has different meaning to God—Christ&’s birth was His perfect plan that unfolded in His perfect time. This message is followed by a celebration of who Jesus is—God came down, reigning King, suffering Servant, Savior of the world—and the lessons learned through His birth from the perspectives of:Mary, the virgin motherJoseph, faithful and obedient servant of Godthe innkeeper who had no vacancythe townspeople who were indifferent to what was happening around themthe wise men who, by faith, followed the star and brought gifts of genuine worship and adorationand Isaiah, looking for the wonderful counselorChristmas: A Gift for Every Heart is a highly designed Christmas gift book with beautiful callouts, Dr. Stanley&’s own personal thoughts and memories, Scripture, and four-color photography. This will be a treasured gift for Advent and Christmas that will be read again and again.
Christian Beliefs Study Guide: Review and Reflection Exercises on Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know
by Wayne A. GrudemThis STUDY GUIDE is a companion resource to Wayne Grudem's Christian Beliefs, revised edition. Not every Christian needs to go to seminary, but there are certain teachings of the Bible that every Christian should know. Whether you're a relatively new believer in Jesus or a mature Christian looking for a better understanding of basics of the faith, the Christian Beliefs Study Guide can help you reflect on and deeply internalize the core teachings of Christianity, when used in conjunction with Christian Beliefs, revised edition (sold separately).This STUDY GUIDE will help you think through important topics like:The Bible and its authority for our livesThe characteristics of GodThe importance of prayerAngels and the reality of spiritual warfareWhat it means that we are created in the image of GodWhat God has done for us in ChristThe purpose of the churchWhat happens when Christ returnsThe biblical understanding of heavenAnd much moreChapter by chapter, this STUDY GUIDE will lead you to examine and reflect on Christian Beliefs, revised edition (sold separately), by providing:Summary: A short summary of the chapter to help remind readers what they read.Key terms: Definitions of important terminology introduced in the chapter.Key quotes: Selection of one or two key quotes from the chapter.Central Scripture Passage: An important biblical passage related to the chapter for reflection or memorization.Content Questions: Questions that reflect on the theological content of the chapter.Practical Application Questions: Questions that help tie the theological content of the chapter to real-life situations.For Further Reading: Lists where to find more information on theological topics in Systematic Theology, second edition, by Wayne Grudem so readers know where to go for a deeper dive into specific subjects they want to know more about.The Christian Beliefs Study Guide is the ideal resource for every Christian who wants a solid foundation for understanding the most basic and essential teachings of the Bible.
The Insider's Guide to Culture Change: Creating a Workplace That Delivers, Grows, and Adapts
by Siobhan McHaleCulture transformation expert Siobhan McHale defines culture simply: &“It&’s how things work around here.&” The secret to the success or failure of any business boils down to its culture.From disengaged employees to underserved customers, business failures invariably stem from a culture problem. In The Insider&’s Guide to Culture Change, acclaimed culture transformation expert and global executive Siobhan McHale shares her proven four-step process to demystifying culture transformation and starting down the path to positive change.Many leaders and managers struggle to get a handle on exactly what culture is and how pervasive its impact is throughout an organization. Some try to change the culture by publishing a statement of core values but soon find that no meaningful change happens.Others try to unify the culture around a set of shared goals that satisfy shareholders but find their efforts backfire as stressed employees throw their hands up because &“leadership just doesn&’t get it.&” Others implement expensive new IT systems to try to bring about change, only to find that employees find &“workarounds&” and soon go back to their old ways.The Insider&’s Guide to Culture Change walks readers through McHale&’s four-step process to culture transformation, including how to:Understand what &“corporate culture&” really is and how it impacts every aspect of the way your organization operatesAnalyze where your culture is broken or not adding maximum valueUnlock the power of reframing roles within your company to empower and engage your employeesUtilize proven methods and tools to break through deeply embedded patterns and change your company mind-setKeep the momentum going by consolidating gains and maintaining your foot on the change acceleratorWith The Insider&’s Guide to Culture Change, watch your employees go from followers to change leaders who drive an agile culture that constantly outperforms.
Contagious Faith Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Discover Your Natural Style for Sharing Jesus with Others
by Mark MittelbergWhat if you could find a way to share your faith in Jesus that feels natural, fits your personality, and ignites a fire in others?In this video-based evangelism training course (video streaming code included), author of Becoming a Contagious Christian Mark Mittelberg introduces five approaches to evangelism to help you determine which of them fit best with your unique gifts and personality:Friendship-BuildingSelfless-ServingStory-SharingReason-GivingTruth-TellingAs disciples of Christ, we are called to share the gospel, but few of us are naturally comfortable with evangelism. We wrestle with a sense of insecurity, a lack of preparation, and the sense that reaching out to others might force us to act like someone we're not. And many of us feel guilty when we fail to use an opportunity to talk about our faith, lowering our confidence even further.Building upon popular personality-type methods, the Contagious Faith assessment will help you identify your primary style, along with any secondary styles you discover. You'll learn next steps for developing and deploying your natural approach to evangelism and work through interactive prompts to practice the methods Mark unpacks in the videos.The Contagious Faith Study Guide can be used in small groups, classes, student ministries, and church-wide campaigns and has everything you need to participate, including:The guide itself—with discussion and personal reflection questions, prompts, 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!).An assessment quiz to help you determine your Contagious Faith style. The training videos also include short interviews with Mark and five individuals who speak and use each of the 5 faith-sharing styles so that you can see them in action.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.
Recovering from Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: How the Church Needs to Rediscover Her Purpose
by Aimee ByrdThis book dismantles every mistruth that you've heard about the role of women in the Bible, her place in the church, and the patriarchal lie of so-called &“biblical manhood and womanhood.&” In its place, Aimee Byrd details a truly biblical vision of women as equal partners in Christ's church and kingdom. The church is the school of Christ, commissioned to discipleship. The responsibility of every believer—men and women together—is being active and equal participants in and witnesses to the faith. And yet many women are trying to figure out what their place is in the church, fighting to have their voices heard and filled with questions:Do men and women benefit equally from God's word?Are we equally responsible in sharpening one another in the faith and passing it down to the next generation?Do we really need men's Bibles and women's Bibles, or can the one Holy Bible guide us all?The answers lie neither with radical feminists, who claim that the Bible is hopelessly patriarchal, nor with the defenders of &“biblical manhood,&” whose understanding of Scripture is captive to the culture they claim to distance themselves from.Recovering from Biblical Manhood and Womanhood presents a more biblical account of gender, marriage, and ministry. It explores the feminine voice in Scripture as synergistic with the dominant male voice. It fortifies churches in a biblical understanding of brotherhood and sisterhood in God's household and the necessity of learning from one another in studying God's word.Until both men and women grow in their understanding of their relationship to Scripture, there will continue to be tension between the sexes in the church. Church leaders can be engaged in thoughtful critique of the biblical manhood and womanhood movement, the effects it has on their congregation, and the homage it ironically pays to the culture of individualism that works against church, family, and a Christ-like vision of community.
Tough Topics: 600 Questions That Will Take Your Students Beneath the Surface (Quick Questions)
by Jim AitkinsThis collection of provocative discussion questions is guaranteed to get teenagers talking, thinking, and debating. It follows in the footsteps of the best-selling Would You Rather—?, What If—?, and Unfinished Sentences. Each set of questions is followed by thought-provoking ideas, facts, and verses to think about. Adaptable content makes the book an easy-to-use resource for large or small groups—at youth meetings, retreats, small group discussions, mission trips, and more. With its compact size, it’s convenient to carry along wherever you go.Examples of questions include:• Which would be better? To have your prayers answered or to be constantly full of joy?• Which would be worse? To eat what you don’t like or to crave what you can’t have?• Which would be better? Fresh-baked, soft, chewy cookies or a nice thick, juicy steak?• Which would be worse? To have a parachute fail or to ski into a tree?
This Too Shall Last: Finding Grace When Suffering Lingers
by K.J. RamseyThis book is not a before-and-after story.Our culture treats suffering like a problem to fix, a blight to hide, or the sad start of a transformation story. We silently, secretly wither under the pressure of living as though suffering is a predicament we can avoid or annihilate by working hard enough or having enough faith. When your prayers for healing haven't been answered, the fog of depression isn't lifting, your marriage is ending in divorce, or grief won't go away, it's easy to feel you've failed God and, worse, he's failed you. If God loves us, why does he allow us to hurt?Over a decade ago chronic illness plunged therapist and writer K.J. Ramsey straight into this paradox. Before her illness, faith made sense. But when pain came and never left, K.J. had to find a way across the widening canyon that seemed to separate God's goodness from her excruciating circumstances.She wanted to conquer suffering. Instead, she encountered the God who chose it. She wanted to make pain past-tense. Instead, God invited her into a bigger story.This Too Shall Last offers an antidote to our cultural idolatry of effort and ease. Through personal story and insights from neuroscience and theology, Ramsey invites us to let our tears become lenses of the wonder that before God ever rescues us, he stands in solidarity with us. We are all mid-story in circumstances we did not choose, wondering when our hard things will end and where grace will come if they don&’t. We don't need to make suffering a before-and-after story. Together we can encounter the grace that enters the middle of our stories, where living with suffering that lingers means receiving God's presence that lasts.
Slaying the Giants in Your Life: You Can Win the Battle and Live Victoriously
by Dr. David JeremiahFight fear, destroy discouragement, win against worry, and disarm your doubts.The Bible warns us of "giants in the land," and whether they're literal like Goliath or figurative like fear, loneliness, and temptation, their goal is the same: to crush God's people. Beloved Bible teacher and pastor Dr. David Jeremiah shows you how to stand up to these bullies and win—with God's help!Whichever giant is intimidating you, the message of Slaying the Giants in Your Life is that God has the strength to bring you victory. You never walk alone and never have to live defeated. Learn to:Fight your fearDestroy your discouragementLiberate yourself from lonelinessWin against worryGuard against guiltResist your resentmentThese are daunting giants, but thankfully you have access to God&’s Word, which is a wealth of knowledge, encouragement, and power. With God on your side, you never walk alone or in weakness. Stand against the giants that seek to discourage you!
Uninvited Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Living Loved When You Feel Less Than, Left Out, and Lonely
by Lysa TerKeurstDo you ever feel left out, lonely, less than loved? Most of us have. Many of us do now... Sometimes you simply need to be reminded how loved you really are—that every day, with every breath, you are loved with such precision that every hair, every molecule of you is known, counted, invited, and welcomed. This six-session video study guide (video streaming included) is that reminder. Best-selling author and speaker Lysa TerKeurst will walk you through the Holy Land in order to come closer to Jesus' words that will help you enter a place of healing and new perspective. You and your group are invited to:Explore the roots of rejection and learn practical ways to process your pain in a safe space.Dwell on the majestic declarations of God's love in the Bible.Discover a deep assurance of your adoption into Christ's family that leads to new life.Be a part of this biblical learning process of "living loved." Uninvited will remind you and your group that you are destined for a love that can never be diminished, tarnished, shaken, or taken—a love that does not reject or uninvite.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 (DVD also available separately).Sessions and video run times:Living Loved (25:30)Empty or Full? (15:30)The Yoke of God is Freedom (16:00)Set Apart (12:30)Remembering God&’s Presence (24:00)Lessons from the Olive (21:00)Bonus Session: Review and Celebration (no video) 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.
Volunteers: How to Get Them, How to Keep Them!
by Anne FargussonI have written this book out of my experience working in small to medium sized churches. I address the great challenges of finding, training, and keeping volunteers. There are some simple techniques that I learned to have happy and engaged volunteers who do not get burned out.I also spend time describing how you can run a successful children&’s ministry with a minimum of people and yet not overburdening any of them. I talk about ways to combine functions so that you still cover all the age levels but in an efficient and effective manner.
A Simple Guide to Experience Miracles: Instruction and Inspiration for Living Supernaturally in Christ
by J. P. MorelandDoes God Still Do Miracles Today? A Simple Guide to Experience Miracles will give you confidence in and awareness of the supernatural realm as you learn how to flourish spiritually by experiencing more miraculous interventions in your life and ministry. Internationally renowned philosopher J. P. Moreland looks at the nature of miracles and explains why bearing and receiving credible testimony to God's miraculous acts is a crucial feature of a mature Jesus-follower. He also shows how to distinguish a real miracle from a mere coincidence. Miracles bring comfort to believers, strengthening faith in God and creating boldness in our lives.While miraculous healings have occurred frequently throughout church history, Moreland provides data showing how the last fifty years have seen a massive outbreak of miracles and supernatural activity. Today, he argues, the church should humbly expect to see more of these miraculous works of God than we do.Moreland looks at topics like:The relationship between sickness and suffering, along with two different ways to pray for healingHow to discern clearly the difference between a genuine miracle and a mere coincidenceHow to increase your faith that petitionary prayer really works and what to make of unanswered prayerSix ways God speaks to us and advice for hearing God wisely and biblicallyThe role angels play in our lives, how they appear to us, and how to combat demonic influenceThe biblical basis for most Near-Death Experiences and what we can learn from themA Simple Guide to Experience Miracles increases your expectation and hope that God can and often does miraculously intervene to bring help and comfort. Moreland shows that it makes rational sense to step out and engage in employing Kingdom power and to strengthen courage to witness and act on behalf of the gospel of Jesus. Filled with inspiring, credible, motivating accounts of miracles, he covers five different kinds of supernatural activities and provides practical wisdom about how to begin practices such as healing prayer and learning to deal with the demonic.
Divine Action and Providence: Explorations in Constructive Dogmatics (Los Angeles Theology Conference Series)
by ZondervanThinking Clearly and Deeply about the Theology of God's Intervention in the World.The claim that God acts in the world is surely a basic theological claim, but it's one that has been understood in a wide variety of ways in the Christian theological tradition. In some accounts, God appears as the largest, first, and most powerful agent. In others, God is portrayed as the transcendent ground of all finite agency, while never acting on the same plane as other agents...Divine Action and Providence represents the proceedings of the seventh annual Los Angeles Theology Conference, which invited theologians across Christian traditions to contribute their constructive accounts and proposals to the theology of God's relation to and intervention in the world.The eleven diverse essays in this collection include discussions on:The particularity and detail of divine action.Recovering the identity of the God of providence.The theological meaning of the course of history.The nature of omnipotence.Each of the essays collected in this volume engage with Scripture as well as with others in the field—theologians both past and present, from different confessions—in order to provide constructive resources for contemporary systematic theology and to forge a theology for the future.
W. E. Vine's New Testament Word Pictures: A Commentary Drawn from the Original Languages
by W. E. VineStudy the meaning of biblical words in the original languages without spending years learning Greek.W. E. Vine's New Testament Word Pictures places every key word from Vine's classic Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words in Bible book and verse-by-verse order. The text of the King James Version of the Bible is included for context, but W. E. Vine's New Testament Word Pictures is keyed to the Strong's numbering system and can be used with any Bible translation.W. E. Vine's New Testament Word Pictures:Explains key words in original Greek contextDoes not require knowledge of GreekIncludes Strong's numbers for further studyIs ideal for busy Bible preachers and teachersCombines the features of a dictionary, concordance, and commentary
The Heart of the Artist, Second Edition: A Character-Building Guide for You and Your Ministry Team
by Rory NolandDiscover How to Flourish as an Artist in the Church. Over 150,000 Copies Sold.God is interested in your art and your heart. The Heart of the Artist, now in an updated second edition, deals head-on with issues every person in an arts ministry faces, including:Servanthood versus stardomExcellence versus perfectionismHandling criticismJealousy and envyManaging your emotionsThe spiritual disciplines of the artistAnd much moreEach chapter includes provocative questions for group discussion and personal action steps for individual application. Somewhere between pride and self-abasement lies true humility--just one aspect of the balanced character God wants to instill in you as a musician, a technical media artist, or other creative person involved in ministry.The Heart of the Artist will give you a better understanding of yourself and your unique place in the body of Christ. You'll find wisdom and encouragement that can help you survive the challenges and reap the rich joys of a ministry in the creative arts.
Five Views of Christ in the Old Testament: Genre, Authorial Intent, and the Nature of Scripture (Counterpoints: Bible and Theology)
by ZondervanThe authors of the New Testament regularly quote and allude to Old Testament passages that point to the presence, person, and work of Jesus. Jesus himself claimed that Moses wrote about him (John 5:46). And on the road to Emmaus, Jesus instructed the disciples from "Moses and all the prophets" regarding himself (Luke 24:27).Though Christians affirm that the Old Testament bears witness to Christ, how the Old Testament writers did this is a matter of extensive debate. Furthermore, Christian biblical scholars also debate the degree to which contemporary interpreters of the Bible can follow the hermeneutics of the New Testament authors in using the Old Testament to point to the person and work of Jesus Christ.Five Views on Christ in the Old Testament is the first book to bring together in conversation the major views on how the Old Testament points to Christ. Contributors and views include:The First Testament Priority View (John Goldingay)The Christotelic View (Tremper Longman III)The Redemptive-Historical Christocentric View (Jason DeRouchie)The Reception-Centered Intertextual View (Havilah Dharamraj)The Premodern View (Craig Carter)Each contributor presents their preferred methodology, showing readers how their interpretive approach best explains the biblical data. Additionally, authors provide case studies of various Old Testament passages that equip readers to better compare the strengths and weaknesses of each of author's approaches. This essential resource will help readers learn practical steps to help them read the Old Testament more faithfully as it testifies to Jesus the Messiah.
The Handbook for Spiritual Warfare: Revised and Updated
by Ed MurphyYour guide to understanding all dimensions of spiritual warfare!The Handbook for Spiritual Warfare is the most thorough treatment available of biblical and theological foundations and practical concerns for spiritual warfare. Further revised and updated for the 21st century.THE BOOK:Equips leaders and mature believersComprehensive coverage of all 3 dimensions of spiritual conflict: the World, the Flesh, and the DevilEndorsed by Frank Peretti, Dr. C. Peter Wagner, and others
Topical Preaching in a Complex World: How to Proclaim Truth and Relevance at the Same Time
by Sam Chan Malcolm GillBe Equipped to Prepare and Deliver Engaging, Biblical, and Effective Topical SermonsSooner or later, every preacher will come upon a situation where they need to preach a topical sermon. Yet few are taught to preach topically. Even preachers who are gifted in expositing the Scriptures may struggle to deliver a topical sermon that is engaging, culturally relevant, and true to the biblical text. Worse, many pastors worry these messages undermine confidence in the Bible or its authority, leading to a human-centered rather than a God-focused sermon. But that doesn't have to be the case.In Topical Preaching in a Complex World, Sam Chan and Malcolm Gill answer these objections and chart a path for how preachers can deliver faithful and effective topical messages. First, they address the biblical, theological, and cultural reasons pastors should add topical sermons to their preaching repertoire. Then, they introduce a straightforward, four-fold approach for preaching a topical message and answer important questions like these:How do you approach a topic with the proper interpretative lens?How can you speak to two or more audiences with the same sermon?What should you consider theologically, culturally, and pastorally in your preparation?How do you trace the topic back to Christ?How can you better connect with your audience?Best of all, they help readers craft a message that says something people truly need (and want) to hear! Filled with wit, humor, and wisdom from decades of preaching, this book will equip preachers, pastors, ministry leaders, and students to preach relevant, biblical, and engaging topical sermons.Author Sam Chan says, "Just over a decade ago, I was asked by an organization to speak at their end-of-year dinner. They wanted me to address the topic of being a Christian single, but I had no idea how to prepare and deliver a topical talk. When the night arrived, I preached an old three-point expository sermon and merely changed the ending to include some application on singleness. At best, I got some polite comments afterwards. At worst, people's looks indicated that my biblical talk had little relevance for them. They could not have been less fooled by my disingenuous workaround.I went home vowing never to repeat that poor performance. I felt like the unfaithful servant who had not adequately used what talents had been given to him. As a result, I have dedicated the last decade of my preaching ministry to overcoming and mastering the art of topical preaching. This book is a product of that journey.
Politics (Christianity Today Study Series)
by ZondervanThe Christian Today Study Series delves into today's vital cultural issues to get to the heart of what these topics mean to you.Each 8-week study is based on articles written by some of today's leading Christian authors and published by the Christianity Today magazines. These remarkable studies will foster deep, authentic, and relevant discussion that will challenge and grow any small group.Politics & Government will take on a variety of topics, such as: Christians and Political InvolvementIs America a Judeo-Christian Country?Separation of Church & StateRelying on Government or God?Based on articles by a variety of authors, such as:Andy CrouchLeith AndersonTony Campolo
Then Sings My Soul: 150 of the World's Greatest Hymn Stories
by Robert J. MorganOver one million copies sold! Have you ever wanted to learn more about hymns, but weren't sure where to start? Bestselling author Robert J. Morgan shares the incredible stories behind the 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 and 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 will help readers reacquaint themselves with 150 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.As we sing a new song to the Lord, let's not forget the old ones. It's the sturdy old hymns of the faith that strengthen and steady us when we are weary and worn. They're the ones we sing when rising troubled in the night.Then Sings My Soul contains:Words and music to 150 traditional hymnsShort, 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 ministersAn instant classic with more than 1.3 million copies sold, Then Sings My Soul is designed to be personally reflective. These lyrics and stories behind them will speak to your soul, strengthen your faith, and deepen your understanding of God as you worship Him through song.
The Inside Guide to Funding Real Estate Investments: How to Get the Money You Need for the Property You Want
by Ross HamiltonGreat financing is the holy grail of real estate--with the power to make or break the deal. Learn how to get the money you need for the property you need.Whether you are brokering your first deal or your fiftieth, finding the right financing for that specific situation can be the most important challenge you face. However, you can find nearly unlimited supplies of funding for all your real estate deals if you know where to lookThe Inside Guide to Funding Real Estate Investments introduces you to the range of options available--from traditional mortgages and asset-based loans to crowdfunding and private money--and provides an inside look into the loan process as a whole and how lenders think through different scenarios. Learn all there is to know about:What lenders are looking forHow to close with confidenceHow to maintain sufficient liquidityHow to protect your credit position for future dealsWhat to do when deals go southWhether you&’re planning to fix and flip or buy and hold, you can rest confidently that you are in prime position to not only avoid costly borrowing mistakes but also be set up for real estate success beyond what you thought possible with The Inside Guide to Funding Real Estate Investments by your side.
Take Back Your Life Bible Study Guide: A 40-Day Interactive Journey to Thinking Right So You Can Live Right
by Levi LuskoThis forty-day interactive journey challenges you to come face to face with the real you, identify the internal battles you must declare war on, and become the difference-maker God created you to be. Every person has a mission and a God-given potential to impact the world, whether they recognize it or not. But the stuff of life—the loss of a job, the death of a friend or a loved one, the inability to focus due to bad moods or self-sabotaging tendencies—presents challenges and traps us in a helpless, hopeless loop of anxiety and fear. In the Take Back Your Life study (DVD/video streaming sold separately), Levi Lusko gives us forty daily challenges to come to terms with the reality of the battle and take up the weapons God has given us to engage in the fight. When we fail to recognize the reality of our situation, take back your life and fix your eyes on God. When the enemy is seeking to defeat and demoralize us, take back your life by responding to the Holy Spirit's power. When you have to decide whether to play it safe or cross the barbed wire, take back your life by tearing down strongholds. When you have to face your fears, take back your life by stepping out of your comfort zone and following God's call. When you find yourself in the wilderness, take back your life by embracing the struggle and making time with God a priority. This is a journey to get back the life you know you were born for. To change your thinking so you can change your living. To become the difference-maker God sees when he sees you. It&’s your choice. Sessions include: Look in the Mirror Turn Off the Dark Cross the Barbed Wire Run Toward the Roar Embrace the Struggle Designed for use with the Take Back Your Life Video Study available on DVD or streaming video, sold separately.
Money Talks Participant's Guide: Five Episodes, One Story) (Liquid)
by John Ward Jeff PriesLIQUID will revolutionize the way you view small group study. This 112-page Participant's Guide with questions and leader's tips acts as a companion to the DVD, available in the Leader's Kit. Each episode introduces present-day characters whose problems and struggles mirror biblical stories, illustrating that God's Word is as true today as it was when it was written. With emotionally provoking videos, introspective questions, and tips for leading a small group, LIQUID is the perfect experience for individual growth or small group study.
Jesus for President: Politics for Ordinary Radicals
by Shane Claiborne Chris HawDo the church and politics ever go together? Jesus for President is a radical manifesto--more urgent today than ever--to awaken the Christian political imagination, reminding us that our ultimate hope lies not in partisan political options but in Jesus and the incarnation of the peculiar politic of the church as a people "set apart" from this world.This collaboration between Shane Claiborne's writing and stories, Chris Haw's reflections and research, and Chico Fajardo-Heflin's 4-color art and design creates lyrical theology that poetically weaves together words and images to sing (rather than dictate) its message.This one-of-a-kind book includes:Messages drawn from biblical theologiansLessons from church historyExamples from modern-day saints and ordinary radicalsA poetic and illustrative perspective of faith This book is perfect for those who seek to follow Jesus, rediscover the spirit of the early church, and represent the kingdom of God.Jesus for President stirs the imagination of what the church could look like if it placed its faith in Jesus instead of Caesar. A fresh look at Christianity and empire, Jesus for President transcends questions of "Should I vote or not?" and "Which candidate?" by thinking creatively about the fundamental issues of faith and allegiance.