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In Mark 9 & 10, Jesus explains to his disciples that they must become like little children to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. How can we grow in childlike trust? We can be generous like the boy in Mark 6, whose food is the means of a miracle. We can be persistent like the mother in Mark 7 and honest about our shortcomings like the father in Mark 9; in both cases, the childlike faith of the parents prompts Jesus to heal their children. Author Sara Beth Meyer and illustrator Allison Hsu, both working mothers, perfect a format and design created in their first book, The Gospel of Matthew for Little Ones. In The Gospel of Mark for Little Ones, readers of all ages are invited to journey with Jesus from the Baptism in the Jordan to the Resurrection on Easter morning. Told in delightful rhyming stanzas and depicted in beautiful watercolor illustrations, the Gospel message comes alive and remains Good News for all to enjoy. May we grow in faith, hope and love each day, trusting in our Father at all times and following our brother Jesus all the way home.

É com imensa satisfação que apresento o meu livro "Uma vida com propósito: a trajetória de um pastor em busca de servir a Deus". Esta obra é resultado de um trabalho árduo, esforços incessantes e dedicação sem medida de minha parte, e sinto-me honrado em compartilhar com vocês minhas ideias e visões por meio destas páginas. Durante o processo de escrita deste livro, pude contar com a preciosa ajuda de minha estimada esposa, Joseane Melo de Oliveira, a quem dedico esta obra com amor e gratidão por ter pacientemente me acompanhado em todas as etapas da empreitada. Também dedico esta obra ao pastor presidente da ADEMP, José Gilson de Oliveira, que desempenhou um papel fundamental na sua correção e escreveu o prefácio deste livro, contribuindo para que fosse concluído com excelência. Sou profundamente grato pela sua ajuda e apoio, que foram essenciais ao longo de todo o processo. Que Deus continue abençoando ricamente a sua vida, família e ministério, concedendo-lhe sabedoria e discernimento para guiar o rebanho sob os seus cuidados. Não posso deixar de expressar minha profunda gratidão ao meu querido irmão Natanael Heleno de Oliveira, que sempre acreditou em mim e me incentivou a prosseguir com meu propósito de escrever este livro. Foi ele quem me disse que minhas experiências não poderiam ser perdidas e que eu deveria compartilhá-las com todos, deixando assim Agradecimentos especiais um legado que pudesse inspirar muitas outras pessoas a servirem a Deus de todo o coração. Natanael, minha gratidão por você é eterna, e que Deus continue abençoando abundantemente sua vida e ministério.

Which way do I go?The poet Robert Frost said it best in one of his most famous poems, The Road Less Traveled. He muses, "Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, and sorry I could not travel both . . ." We often wonder if we made the right decision when it pertains to things such as marrying the right person, choosing the right place to raise a family, or accepting a new job offer.Many of us even live with the pain of regret or find ourselves replaying the scenario in our minds, imagining an entirely different outcome. The question we must ask ourselves is, "Where was God in this process?"Proverbs 16:3 tells us "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans." We must seek to glorify God and not ourselves. If we do this, we need not worry about selecting the right route-God will guide our steps.Join the GR8 Relationships ministry in Did you Choose the Right Path to examine how we can properly make those difficult life decisions.

Even Me, God? "Yes, Even You!"HOW TO MOVE PAST YOUR FEARS - No Matter Your Circumstances - and pursue the desires of your heart. Be you, be free, be confident!This book maps out for you: How To Pursue The Desires of Your Heart For Career and Dreams, reminding you that you have been given the authority and power from your Creator, to have dominion over the earth, not the earth to have dominion over you. You ask, "Even me, God?" God replies, "Yes, even you!""Stop looking OUTSIDE yourself to live the life you desire; create from within yourself, the life of your dreams. In other words, don't beg for a seat at someone else's table when you have the power and authority to create your OWN table."...Now, what are you waiting for? LET'S GO GET IT!

Tired? Frustrated? Confused? Almost a third of new churches don't survive 4 years: What's the problem? What's gone wrong? External opposition, character qualms, practical barriers, disunity dilemmas, lack of support: these are the struggles reported by those on the front lines of church planting ministry. Stories, scripture, and self-examination shed light on twelve common pitfalls and inspire strategies for planting churches that last. Gathering real experiences and tackling the challenges headfirst, Steel encourages us to step out of the pressured drive for short-term gains and resist the allure of superficial successes. As our gaze shifts from making converts to making disciples, we are equipped and energised to persevere in establishing the roots that will cultivate thriving churches. In the midst discouragement, there is hope for struggling church plants and struggling planters: God has promised to build his church

Joshua Wester encourages young adults to view politics through the lens of their Christian faith, and to test their beliefs against the Bible. People say that religion and politics shouldn't mix, but God has a lot to say about how we live together. Politics touches many things in our lives, and so, as Christians, we should examine our political beliefs in the light of what God says. Joshua Wester tackles crucial topics that young adults should be thinking about as they think about how they engage with the political process and get involved in conversations about politics. The Bible calls us to be good citizens who love God and love our neighbour - how does that affect how we vote? An invaluable guide for those seeking to engage with the political process. Chapter Headings: What is Politics Anyway? Why Should Christians Care? Politics and the Kingdom Political, Not Partisan Christians in the Public Square Straight Lines and Jagged Lines Legislating Morality Governing Authorities Are Politics Bad for the Church? Politics as Penultimate Politics as Public Witness

Pastor and counsellor William P. Smith invites you to live in this chaotic world in such a way that you can have rest and your soul can be nourished We don't rest well. The nearly unlimited opportunities and impossible expectations we are surrounded by can be exhausting. Something in us wants to do more, to be more. We're addicted to busyness. But God created us to rest. William P. Smith explains the importance of rest, and why God's people have been commanded to rest. He also works through what it actually looks like to rest, so that we can all live within divinely set boundaries, and enjoy the peace that God promises. Each chapter includes a summary of the main point, and questions for reflection. Chapter Headings: We Don't Rest Well A God Who Rests God's People Rest What Goes into Resting? What (else) Goes into Resting? Resting is not Mere Inactivity Elements of Rest Rhythms of Rest If Rest is this Wonderful ... Why is it Hard to Do? We Rest because We've Been Rescued Learning to Live within Divinely Set Boundaries Reordering Your World so that it Works

"Sundulos" means fellow servants of the same Master. This book is designed to help bring along young boys to consider getting ready to serve the Master, our Lord Jesus Christ, by looking at what it takes from the Scriptures.What does it mean to serve, how should I serve, and who is rewarded from my work?? Jesus teaches that the greatest among His people is a servant. The driving force of this guidebook is to find and nurture that spirit in young men who are working or preparing for work in the Lord's kingdom, which is His church. That's right; helping others with what they need to worship God in spirit and in truth is a job! Are you the guy that God is looking for? Do you have what it takes to be a worker in the Lord's church? What if you could be hired to serve in God's house? Guess what, you can!

Be motivated by this 12-module course to explore afresh the character of radical discipleship as opposed to the pew-filling, sermon- tasting comfortable 'churchianity' which for many can end up as a sort of passive, if not pious, 'spectator sport.' Learn how we are called by Christ, called to Jesus, called to community, called to serve, called to simple dependence on God, called to suffer, called as we are, called to obey, called to die, called as saints, called to share a heavenly calling and called to possess God's hope!

This practical manual is a must for every leader who is planting or growing the church... "Chuck Russ' experience and writing skills make Three Pillars for Launching and Leading Churches: Cell, Congregation & Celebration a must read. Chuck fills in the gaps and provides new insight into the vital need for growing ministry in today's world. As you read this outstanding book, you will learn that it is not an either/or but rather a natural progression from cell to congregation and celebration. One enhances the other, and all three are necessary if we will see lasting and meaningful results in launching churches and reviving existing churches. I highly recommend this book to all church leaders, both lay and clergy." -Newell Smith, Retired District Superintendent, Philadelphia District Church of the Nazarene "Understanding the place of the 'Cell, Congregation & Celebration' truly helps differing views of church attendance, growth, and discipleship fall into their congruent areas. Imagine a view that brings clarity and understanding instead of competition and division. Well, this is that view. Allow the Lord to illuminate your understanding through the perspective of one of His beautiful vessels, Pastor Chuck Russ." -Andrew Holmes, Director of Church Engagement, 4KIDS "Three Pillars for Launching and Leading Churches is not just another how-to book. As Chuck Russ unpacks the 3C's (cell, congregation, celebration), he writes his story. I remember many of these encounters. His journey has been one of self-discovery as God has led him to invest in local/indigenous leaders wherever he has served, moving from an attractional model (just coming to church) beyond the missional rhetoric (doing the work of the church) to incarnational ministry...an embodiment (being the church). With a priority on prayer and relationships, the 3C's are reproducible in any context." -Greg Rosser, a longtime friend and former ministerial staff colleague With a career spanning over 35 years, Chuck Russ has established himself as a pastor who is passionate about church planting and multiplication. Throughout his career, Chuck has been devoted to providing training and resources for leaders, mostly within an urban cross-cultural context. Chuck is the founder of Footstep Ministry - a leadership network dedicated to equipping and encouraging pastors and leaders for church planting and development. You can visit https//footstepministry.org for more resources and information.

Este libro contiene cincuenta y siete reflexiones homiléticas basadas en las lecturas dominicales del Leccionario Católico Romano. Este es el tercer tomo de homilías escritas por el autor para el año litúrgico B. Cada homilía en español escrita en la hoja de la izquierda y la traducción en ingles en la página de la derecha. Las homilías fueron escritas en español y traducidas al inglés y no al revés como en otros libros de este género. Fueron escritas especialmente para las personas que tienen poco tiempo para preparar sus propias homilías o que tienen dificultades en escribirlas. Son perfectos como regalos para los diáconos y sacerdotes recién ordenados. También pueden ser leídas o usadas como reflexiones sobre las lecturas. Son útiles para que los grupos de oración mediten sobre las lecturas dominicales durante sus reuniones. This book contains Fifty-seven Spanish homily reflections based on the Roman Catholic Lectionary readings. This is the third book of homilies written by this author for liturgical year B. Each one page Spanish homily reflection is printed on the left page with the exact English translation printed on the right page. The homilies contained in the Homilías/Homilies series of books were written in Spanish and translated into English - not vice versa as is often times done on other books of this type. They were written especially for those who have little time to prepare their own homilies or who have difficulties in preparing them. They are also a perfect gift for recently ordained deacons and priests. They may be read as is or used as reflections in the preparation of homilies. They are also useful for prayer groups who meditate on the Sunday Readings during their meetings.

God wants us to be free. Let us proclaim this truth, God wants us free! He wants us to be free from sickness, sorrow, heartache, anguish, pain, and strife. He wants us to be free from being enslaved, yoked, and burdened. For this reason, Jesus said in Matthew 11 that His yoke and burden are light. In this world, we will have trouble, and we are not immune to heartache, pain or sorrow, but we can be free from its crippling effect on our spirit, soul and body. In Christ is our liberty. In Christ is our hope, for He is the eternal shining light and the joy to sustain us. Christ has indeed set us free so that we can also cry as people of all races and ethnic groups, as Jews and Gentiles, that we are free at last, for this is the reality and the truth of John 3:16. Jesus died on the cross so that anyone who believes in Him may be saved and be free at last! Free from death, misery, darkness, despair, lies, the works of the flesh and free from worry. Glory to God, in Christ we are free at last! And for those who are free in Christ, they must declare such freedom so that freedom may ring on every mountain and hill and in every valley, city, and town! We are no longer 'owned' by the world, by the devil, by sin or our past. We are free at last! In God's freedom, we shall soar! As eagles enjoy the freedom of the skies, so we are called to enjoy God's freedom paid for by the Blood of the Lamb.