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The first devotional from bestselling author John Bevere, Everyday Courage uncovers the lost virtue of holy fear and offers biblical and historical examples of courage from the Bible. It offers practical ways you can live your faith more boldly, walk through persecution confidently, and experience the blessings of courageous faith every day.

To the unstudied eye, St. Matthew's gospel can seem a terse narrative, almost a historical document and not the tremendously spiritual (and doctrinal) storehouse that it is. In his third volume of meditations on Matthew (chapters 19-25), Erasmo Leiva continues to show Matthew's prose to be not terse so much as economical--astoundingly so given its depth. The lay reader can derive great profit from reading this. Each short meditation comments on a verse or two, pointing to some facet of the text not immediately apparent, but rich with meaning. Leiva's work is scholarly but eminently approachable by the lay reader. The tone is very much of "taste and see how good the Lord is" and an invitation of "friend, come up higher!." The goal of the book is to help the reader experience the heat of the divine heart and the light of the divine Word. Leiva comments on the Greek text, demonstrating nuances in the text that defy translation. He uses numerous quotes from the Fathers and the Liturgy of the Church to demonstrate the way the Tradition has lived and read the Word of God. His theological reflection vivifies doctrine by seeking its roots in the words and actions of Jesus.

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Queremos amar a Dios con todo nuestro corazón, pero a menudo nos encontramos esforzándonos por agradarle, muy conscientes de nuestras debilidades. A medida que se acumulan nuestros fracasos, nos frustramos y desanimamos. ¿Hemos perdido la esencia del evangelio? ¿Existe una manera simple, pero verdadera, de servir a Dios, que pueda llenarnos de gozo y paz en lugar de miedo y desánimo? Santa Teresa de Lisieux enfrentó luchas similares. Como mujer joven que deseaba entregarse a Dios, se sintió intimidada ante la "la empinada escalera de la perfección". Thérése escudriñó las Escrituras hasta que descubrió un camino hacia la libertad. La llamó "pequeño camino". Este es "el camino de la infancia espiritual, el camino de la confianza y la entrega absoluta". Es un reconocimiento de que mientras somos pequeños e imperfectos, tenemos un Dios poderoso que nos alcanza con infinito amor, gracia y fuerza para cuidar de todas nuestras necesidades. Mientras Thérése seguía este nuevo camino, se consideraba una "pequeña flor" en el jardín de Jesús. Ella entendió que era amada por su Padre celestial y hermosa ante sus ojos, y que podía florecer justo donde Él la plantó mientras diariamente demostraba Su amor incondicional a los demás, en pequeños, pero significativos actos de bondad, e intercedió en su nombre. Este hermoso libro de regalo destaca la profunda comprensión de Santa Teresa sobre la fe y la devoción, mientras captura visualmente, a través de flores como simples ilustraciones, el tema de la sencillez que impregnó su vida. Al leer extractos de la autobiografía, la poesía y las cartas de Santa Teresa, con los versículos bíblicos que los acompañan, aprenderá a descansar en los brazos amorosos de su Padre celestial, permitiendo que su propia fe crezca y florezca. We want to love God with all our hearts, but we often find ourselves striving in our efforts to please Him, acutely aware of our weaknesses. As our failures pile up, we become frustrated and discouraged. Have we missed the essence of the gospel? Is there a simple but true way to serve God that can fill us with joy and peace rather than fear and discouragement? St. Thérèse of Lisieux faced similar struggles. As a young woman who desired to abandon herself to God, she felt daunted at the thought of climbing "the steep stairway of perfection." Thérèse searched the Scriptures until she discovered a path to freedom she called her "little way." This is "the way of spiritual childhood, the way of trust and absolute surrender." It is a recognition that while we are small and imperfect, we have a mighty God who reaches out to us with infinite love, grace, and strength to take care of all our needs. As Thérèse followed this new path, she considered herself a "little flower" in Jesus's garden. She understood that she was beloved by her heavenly Father and delightful in His eyes. And she could bloom right where He planted her as she daily demonstrated His unconditional love to others in small but meaningful acts of kindness and interceded on their behalf. This beautiful book highlights St. Thérèse's deep insights into faith and devotion, while visually capturing, through simple floral illustrations, the theme of simplicity that permeated her life. As you read excerpts from St. Thérèse's autobiography, poetry, and letters--tracing such themes as "littleness," God's immense love for us, our devotion to God, loving others, prayer, humility, surrender, sacrifice, trust, and the joys of heaven--you will learn to rest in the loving arms of your heavenly Father, allowing your own faith to grow and flourish.

Back in the first century CE, the famous Christian apostle Paul wrote a topical occasional letter, by no means a systematic theology, to Jesus-following Gentiles and Jews in Rome. Paul was concerned that they would be able to mix together graciously in community - a community that would accede to the teachings of Jesus as interpreted by Paul himself, and, in so doing, bring glory to the name of God. Since Paul's own conversion and call on the road to Damascus, he believed that he had a unique mission to bring grace to the Gentiles and see them unequivocally included in the collective of God's contemporary children. With all of Paul's experience on the journey from place to place - in successful church planting, in responding to practical theological matters, and through difficulties and opposition - he was certainly able to offer clear advice on how to live well in freedom and joy. Let us not mistake Paul's emphasis on making the message of Jesus and his grace available to all without putting roadblocks or hindrances in anyone's way! Chapter 8 of Paul's letter to the Romans covers many important themes pertaining to our faith, while chapter 12 moves such insights into areas of ethics and credible interpersonal and community living. Here we learn how to live a good life! In this commentary, there are 82 daily readings each with a brief principle to take forward. This is the third in a series of books by this author, each with daily studies on various scriptures - the others cover the Gospel of Mark from a missional perspective and the broad theme of the Kingdom of God.

"First published in German as Das Buch der Fèugungen: Schlèusselereignisse in der Bible by Verlag Urachhaus, Stuttgart, in 2022"--Title page verso.

At the Lord's timing, after using various circumstances in the life of Moses, He drew Moses to Himself. The burning bush encounter would forever change the life of Moses. From self absorbed, and empty religion, to faithful servant, prophet, passionate pursuer, and deliverer of God's people in the face of death is what Moses became from his burning bush encounter. At this space in time, the Ruach Hakodesh, the Holy Ghost is not only creating new wineskins, after seperating holy from profane. As we submit to Him, and desperating seek Him, therr Holy Ghost is orchestrating a "Burning Bush" encounter with us. This "Burning Bush" encounter is your "Fire on the Altar" and after you encounter His fire upon the altar of your heart, you can NEVER, NEVER let it burn out! Stanley Beverly is a prophetic voice, deliverance minister, and pastor of Glory Life Ministries, Int'l. He is a passionate in his pursuit to please the the Father. A gifted young man, he has a passion to see God's people walk in the truth of the Word of God. A vessel carrying the glory of God, many have encountered the manifest presence of the Holy Ghost in Stanley's ministry assignments. Having received the impartation for the deliverance ministry by ordination to elder by the late Apostle William Brown of Salvation Deliverance Church in 1993, spiritual warfare and deliverance is in this man's DNA. Having been ordained and imparted by the late Ruth Ward Heflin of Calvary Pentecostal Church in 1996, as a "Sent One" Stanley is a carrier of the glory of God. Having traveled to several countries, with the Word of the Lord, and the ministry of deliverance, he is truly called to the nations, to enforce, effect, and advance the Kingdom of Heaven, as a "Sent One" as the Holy Ghost, the Ruach Hakodesh has increased Stanley's metrons. He is a kingdom minded servant. This young man is also a successful business owner, used by Yahweh to inspire saints to build their own by the grace of the Most High. The Spirit of Entrepreneurialship is also upon Stanley. He and his wonderful, and gifted wife, Nadier are college graduates, and professionals in their fields of expertise. They have have four adult children and 5 grandchildren.

Pauses - they are a part of life. You may know them by other labels: interruptions, nuisances, calamities, or even victories that force us to slow down and think about where we are going and where we have been. Many of the writers of the Psalms experienced pauses similar to yours, often on a magnitude most of us have never imagined. These struggles or celebrations are expressed in the songs they wrote and some of those psalms are peppered with invitations to stop, stay a while, and ponder their words more deeply. Those pauses are called "Selahs." Dave Cook's fascinating book, Selah - Pauses for Life: Exploring the Selahs of the Psalms, helps the reader probe these Selahs. One part biblical study, one part devotional, this illuminating, close examination of the Selahs of the Psalms brings fresh insights to readers about -- not only the book of Psalms and its authors -- but the many Selahs found in our lives as well. Dave and his wife, Wendi, have been blessed with five amazing children and nine wonderful grand-children. They served as missionaries in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines for 20 years. While there, he worked with national pastors and helped to found a three-year on-campus Bible Institute. After returning to the States, he has served as a Christian school principal and, later, as pastor of a church in upstate New York. Dave has been through numerous Selahs of his own which God has used to help him grow. Visit Dave's blog "Musings of a Follower" at www.christfollower.net.

En anden historie er en kort, men dybdegående undersøgelse af bibelske profetier og Johannes' Åbenbaring, en af de mest fascinerende og mystiske tekster i Bibelen. Gennem grundig analyse af den historiske baggrund, teologiske relevans og de litterære aspekter af profetierne, præsenterer Kasper A. Bergholt en afbalanceret forståelse af de profetiske tekster i både Det Gamle og Det Nye Testamente. Det er en tilbagevisning af de mange misforståede og usunde fortolkninger, Bibelens profetiske tekster er blevet udsat for. Og det er en vejledning i at lade disse tekster tale opbyggeligt ind i vores tid. Selvom bogen er kort, vil den appellere til læsere, der søger en dybere forståelse af bibelske profetier.

"THE LOGOS - The Word of Jesus Christ: Compilation of Jesus Christ's Quotes according to the to the Gospel of Saint Matthew" offers a deep and accessible look at the wisdom and guidance of Jesus and its relevance to our modern world. It is a valuable resource for Christians that seek to deepen their understanding of Jesus' messages, or for those readers that want to learn more about the teachings of Our Lord Jesus Christ.Juan Vitaliano Quiñónez Albán with his newest book: THE LOGOS - The Word of Jesus Christ: Compilation of Jesus Christ's Quotes according to the Gospel of Saint Matthew; has turned his attention to the field of Religious Studies. This powerful and inspiring book is a compilation of Jesus Christ's quotes from the Gospel of Saint Matthew the Apostle, offering a unique and accessible perspective on the teachings of Jesus

Шаги к Знанию отправляют вас в великий путь по раскрытию Знания - таинственного источника вашей духовности и внутренней силы. Следование этому внутреннему Знанию приведет вас к важнейшим взаимоотношениям, которые вам понадобятся, чтобы раскрыть и выполнить ваше высшее предназначение в жизни. Шаги к Знанию предлагают наставления и практические занятия, необходимые для того, чтобы изучать и шагать по Пути Знания. В формате самообучения они содержат 365 шагов, которые дают вам возможность ощутить внутреннюю уверенность и направление по жизни. Именно это ощущение может поддерживать и направлять вас каждый день и в любой ситуации. Шаги к Знанию подходят вам, если вы готовы выполнить свое высшее предназначение в жизни и осознать, что у вас есть миссия в этот критический поворотный момент нашей истории. Эта книга здесь, чтобы служить вам. Шаги к Знанию - это путь Великого Сообщества в познании и видении. Эта книга не основана на определённой мировой религии или философии. Это Учение никогда ранее не было представлено миру. Наступили новые времена, и это новый путь.

In Mirror of Love, Sufi teacher, Pir Netanel Miles-Yépez, the head of the Inayati-Maimuni lineage of Sufism, offers us a collection of 'glosses' or 'inspirations' based on the mysterious Sufi treatise on mystical love called the Sovāneḥ by Aḥmad Ghazzalī, the founder of the mazhab-i 'eshq, the 'school of love' in Sufism. This first volume, Book I: Inspirations, contains the complete collection of seventy-seven glosses with a prologue, and will be followed by two further volumes of commentary.

Every year, thousands of new suicide survivors try to find life after suicide. In the spring of 2018, suicide was the last thing on pastor Bill Breon's mind. Life was good. But, in one devastating moment, his life was changed forever when the unimaginable happened. His wife of thirty years took her own life. Suicide left a grief-stricken husband and son. Suicide also impacted hundreds of shocked church members. Paradise lost. Life After Suicide is the transparent story of the author's long road to recovery. This wise and compassionate guide offers readers hope and deep understanding and is meant to comfort people who have experienced suicide. His story will also assist friends of suicide survivors and inspire others to embrace life. The author experienced a miracle moment in a remote South Carolina town that changed his life. This God moment opened the door for healing and restoration. This moment can inspire your faith in God. Pastor Bill Breon

Join the authors on this life-changing, spiritual journey to the top of God's Holy Mountain! If you desire a deeper personal relationship with the Lord, this book is for you. As you climb the mountain, you will encounter the Lord when you stop and rest along the way. During the journey, you will experience His blessing and taste of His goodness. The authors will help answer the following questions: - How do I find a more intimate relationship with Jesus? - How does sketchbook journaling help me develop a closer relationship with the Lord? - How do I identify and remove the spiritual roadblocks that prevent intimacy with the Lord? - How do I awaken my spiritual senses: hearing, seeing, smelling, tasting, and touching? - How do I become an active citizen in the Kingdom of God? - What does it mean to become a Kingdom Ambassador? - What is the Ministry of Reconciliation? - How do I become a Living Stone in the Temple of God? - What is the glory of God? Come, let's journey up into higher realms of God's Holy Mountain. Our journey with the Lord, as Kingdom Seekers, began as young children when we each had a divine encounter with the Lord. He commissioned us to follow Him and to invite others to walk in a deeper dialogue and relationship with Him in church as well as in the marketplace. This journey has taken us through various ministries and movements within the body of Christ including physical and emotional healing, deliverance, transformational prayer, and intercessory prayer. Mission trips have included France, South Korea, Egypt, and Israel where we worshipped and ministered to those who joined our teams in churches, camps, and homes. We have a heart to set people free from bondage and find their identity in Christ through teaching strategies, redemptive gifting, and generational deliverance. Our journey continues as we accept the invitation the Lord makes to all Christians, to have our lives radically transformed by opening our eyes to see the glorious journey He is taking us on and changing us from glory to glory.

Calm the mind and find peace with these simple mindfulness meditationsMindfulness is an evidence-based method for reducing stress, enhancing resilience, and maintaining mental well-being. Even short meditations can turn a bad day around, ground us in the present moment, and help us approach life with gratitude and kindness.With meditations designed for specific situations or emotions, even experienced practitioners will have a continuing resource for mindfulness at every moment.Begin a journey of peace and patience today on the path to a calmer, more balanced life with Practicing Meditation!

Easy-to-lead 10-minute devotions for families, all about prayer.

Daily Advent devotions that will help you to slow down and appreciate the wonder of Christmas.

This book Palms, Passion, and Resurrection: Holy Week According to Mark's Gospel, is designed to be a devotional resource for those seeking a deeper connection to God in the Lenten season. In each chapter, we journey with Jesus through the events of Holy Week according to the Gospel of Mark. There are many reasons for using the Gospel of Mark as the primary source for this study. It is the earliest and shortest of the four Gospels and is believed to be a source used by both Matthew and Luke. Mark's Gospel is set apart due to its portrayal of Christ as a suffering servant. Furthermore, the crucifixion is described in bloody and brutal detail.[i] Mark's Gospel moves rapidly, but then slows down during the Passion narrative, devoting six chapters to the last week of Jesus. Mark's account also chronicles Jesus' last week in the greatest detail, giving a day-by-day account.As we walk alongside Jesus during Holy Week, we bear witness to the passion story. We join the crowd's praises during Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. We witness Jesus cleansing the Temple, overturning the tables, and driving out the money changers. We listen to Jesus' teachings in the Temple as he addresses some of the religious leader's questions. We smell the oil that is poured on Jesus' head during his anointing. We sit with Jesus at the table, alongside the disciples, in the Upper Room during the Last Supper. We pray with Jesus as he agonizes in the Garden of Gethsemane where he is betrayed and arrested. We watch helplessly during Jesus' trial, crucifixion, and death on the cross. Ultimately, we celebrate Jesus' victory over death through the resurrection.