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The author illustrator has been sharing the Gospel, God's Word, Good News through her art and calligraphy since the mid 1970s. She paints in oils, acrylics, and watercolors, she works in pencil, pastel, pen and inks on paper, canvas, fabric and silk.

Reflections of God's History Books is a direct result of Julie's reading, reflecting, and journaling through the Bible during her daily quiet time with Jesus. The chapter-by-chapter reflections of Joshua through Esther are written in a devotional style which is designed to enhance personal Bible study.Reflections of God's History Books is an easy-to-understand resource that will help you:¿ Internalize what you read in Scripture¿ Learn and understand the Bible¿ Grow in your relationship with God¿ Experience life transformation by the truth of God's Word

Do you want to make your Christmas season celebration more meaningful? In Follow the Light to Christmas, author Donna Perry orchestrates a journey to find the real reason we celebrate this holy season. Daily devotions during the Advent season, from December 1 through December 25, lead to an experience that ends in glorifying God in the highest, just as the angels sang. Individuals are encouraged to read the devotions for contemplative quiet times. Parents and grandparents can use it as interactive teachable moments with the children they love. Make this a tradition, and your celebration of the savior's birth becomes more meaningful each year. Follow the Light to Christmas focuses on reminding us to bring glory to God as we celebrate Christmas. What greater legacy can you pass to those you love than the recognition of God's glory revealed in his son, Jesus.

Christianity is a lifelong journey, and it's one that's better experienced when shared. This is one of the greatest truths that mother (Jackye) and son (Cedric) realized throughout their year-long pact to study the Bible and minister their personal reflections through daily devotional writings. This book is a chronicle of their collaborative study with rousing revelations of biblical truths.Do you long to have a closer relationship with God and also understand the applicability of His word to your everyday life? When they began this quest in 2021, those were the exact objectives this mother and son duo wanted to address. In this book, they will help you:¿ see God in issues of everyday life¿ understand scripture in a user-friendly way¿ reflect on past and present experiences to yield a more prosperous futureOur Daily Dose is a cross-gender and cross-generational deep dive into the 21st Century Christian experience. It is not only a devotional, but a rare and incredible opportunity to experience the same God through multiple lenses. Regardless of your gender, age or stage, Our Daily Dose will inspire you each day to live out your godly BEST.

The church isn't about programs, buildings, or attendance, but about a community of people embodying God's presence and purpose in the world.Okay, but . . . then what? To truly embrace this statement leads to radically different ways of doing the daily work of ministry.Preparing to discard the old ways. Saving Church is a prophetic call for the future that will help you reframe, retrieve, and reclaim the Church's role as a healing force in the world.The 21st-century Church is in a state of distress. In the pulpit and the pews, people are disquieted, disenchanted, and dispirited. Some are afraid the church they love won't be there for the next generation, while others feel tired and desperate for something more. With skepticism on the rise and church attendance down, churches have a choice: cling to the way things were or stop and ask, "Could God want to do something new in and through us?" Saving Church is a hopeful, authentic vision for the future of the Church, rooted in the convictions that: 1) The Church is still God's chosen vehicle for accomplishing His purposes. 2) Things aren't going back to the way they were - and they shouldn't.Combining the expertise and experiences of two giants of missional theology and the Fresh Expressions movement, Saving Church will give you a fresh perspective on what church can be and help you reframe, retrieve, and reclaim the Church's role as a healing, saving force in the world.

"The Holy Spirit wants us to grow and mature through our encounters and experiences until we move into a day-in, day-out, hand-holding, neck-hugging relationship with Him."You've entrusted your life to God the Father. You've asked God the Son, Jesus Christ, to be your Lord and Savior. So, how is it that you're still not living an overcoming life? Pastor Jeff Stanford believes it's because you haven't been Drenched: Thoroughly Covered and Completely Filled by God the Holy Spirit.In Drenched, you learn how to:Enjoy unbroken communion with the Holy Spirit.Live life under the Holy Spirit's influence.Avail yourself of supernatural languages and the Holy Spirit's other gifts.Worship in spirit and in truth.Experience the full joy of an overcomer.The Holy Spirit desires a deep and continuous relationship with believers, offering guidance, comfort, and friendship. The key is to acknowledge His presence, invite Him in, and yield to Him. Only then will you experience a day-to-day, intimate connection with the Holy Spirit, who is ready and able to lead you into truth and victory.

This is not a book about artworks, although they are at its essence. Rather it is about story. Art inevitably speaks something of the artist's heart, and in Unveiled, you will find the artist's heart revealed in deep, personal and sometimes extremely vulnerable ways. While this may feel a little uncomfortable, their encounters with Jesus through pain, struggles, and the storms of life are both an encouragement and an invitation. They are a reassuring reminder to each of us of God's faithfulness and ultimate goodness. Invitationally, these artists provide us with an opportunity to connect with Jesus in our own struggles, pain, loss and grief and to discover true freedom. Contributors include Jessyca Armbrister, Louise Evans, Claudia Goltsos, Debra Howlett, Julie Kelly, Wendy Manzo, Dianne Mollison, Mikayla Ragsdale, Cathy Scott, Ivan Smith, Danielle Steckis and Julie Strack.

An invitation to explore the life-giving lessons we can learn from the Earth, featuring stunning photography and reflections from an acclaimed visual artistThe Earth is the first tangible gift we were given. Yet when did you last pause to appreciate the immensity of the ocean, wander in silence through an ancient forest, or behold the grandeur of a mountain? How long has it been since you’ve felt grass beneath your feet?Accompanied by awe-inspiring full-color photography from landscape cinematographer and visual artist Stephen Proctor, Wild Wonder: What Nature Teaches Us About Slowing Down and Living Well combines pastoral observations about creation with an exploration of how it can provide healing to our minds and bodies. Divided into five parts that are each devoted to a unique aspect of nature—oceans, forests, rivers, ice, and mountains—Proctor encourages readers to recognize how being outside restores us and offers us a renewed sense of awe and wonder for the Creator.In each of the thirty brief essays, he points to some of the deep lessons nature can teach us. We can appreciate the gift of silence while observing a glacier, gain a new perspective on top of a mountain, learn the skill of slowing down from a river, and experience a metaphor of redemptive life after death through nurse logs. Each part includes an interview from an artist whose inspiration has been drawn from nature and ends with a “Time to Fly!” section that features reflection questions, simple action prompts, and sources for further exploration.Whether outdoor enthusiasts or armchair adventurers, readers of this book will be drawn into a more holistic and contemplative way of life and a deeper awareness of the beautiful world around them.

In the world of ministry, one thing is inevitable-it will stall, it will flounder, and it will feel like you're downright fighting for your life-and for the life of your church. The past few years have only exacerbated this reality. Fortunately, there's hope for any and every pastor . . . you just need a tailored coaching plan!In Reviving the Church in America, author and CEO of ChurchBOOM Chris Sonksen provides personal testimonies from pastors all over the country whose ministries were on life support until they recruited Church Rescue for a little CPR! This book will inspire you to:Take the struggles of your ministry seriously and reach out for help,Posture your heart in hopeful expectation that God wants to restore and build your church,Open your heart to the opportunities and people God sends for your rescue,Explore Church Rescue as an option to coach you out of famine into harvest time-and win lost souls to the Kingdom!Don't measure the future of your ministry by the condition of your church now but by the place God has for it.

Enter the world of Job, where you'll confront your deepest fears, meet with God face-to-face, and abandon yourself to selfless prayer. Although it's one of the most misunderstood books of the Bible, Job offers the reader hope in the midst of the most difficult trials. Join Sandra Querin as she guides you through this timeless book to uncover God's truth on your journey.Just a few of the relevant and timely topics in The Prayer of Job include · knowing and trusting God· faith that destroys fear· overcoming grief with grace· God's righteousness· freedom from bondage· and more Emerge on the other side as your captivity turns from devastating loss to breakthrough. You, too, can overcome despair and depression and walk in victory today!

Choisi donc de manger le fruit de l'arbre de la vie pour vivre éternellement.Le Saint Esprit indique la direction de cet arbre.Découvre aujourd'hui dans ces lignes et au travers de la bible, qui tu es depuis le c¿ur de ton créateur, Et quel ami et parent le Saint Esprit est pour ton âme corps et esprit.L'être humain n'a jamais été abandonné. Nous avons ici-bas un parent qui nous aime et veut nous porter comme une mère porterait l'enfant qu'elle chérit. Il veut nous guider comme un père conduirait dans les voies d'abondance le fils qu'il aime. Découvre qui est avec nous depuis les commencements des temps et qui nous couvre pour que nous ne disparaissions pas. Lui qui inspire sagesse et intelligence pour vivre sur terre.

Book Synopsis: The Bible can be very difficult to understand and thus here is the first volume of The Gospel of Christ Series. The Joyful Gospel of Christ. Enjoy The Bible like never before with detailed images showing how God came into the world as The Savior, Jesus Christ. Every step has been taken to ensure that it is both historically and scripturally accurate. The Bible truly is the most miraculous book ever held in human hands. Although written for lay people, this book is written so that even the most academic will not be disappointed. The Tetralogy Series is a Spiritual Journey through the Joyful introduction of Christ The King into the world, His Luminous Ministry to the people, His Sorrowful Passion and His Glorious Resurrection. Jesus took on this role for the salvation of humanity and I pray that this work will bring you, the reader, ever closer to Him.With Illustrations provided by Todd L. Thomas, this is a must have for all Christians and those considering giving their lives to God, our Creator.-Z. SchertzAuto-biography: Born in 1991 and servant of The Lord, Mr. Schertz is a Graduate of St. Edwards University in Austin, TX with a Degree in Religious and Theological Studies. Mr. Schertz is always willing, to answer the call on his life to serve The Lord in this, the time in which we live.

Life often feels random. We often wonder if anyone is in control. And then, quite suddenly and unexpectantly, He who is in control makes an appearance, a solid physically comprehensible experience. At that moment, we feel many deja vus of our past coming into alignment with our multi-faceted present and pointing to an unchangeable perfectly ordered future destination. We have experienced God. In this book, the author tells how He lost and found Jesus, in one day, and he continues to lose and find Him in one unfolding life, in Jesus' word, Prayer and sacraments. All three move together, orderly, drawing from the past to impact our present to point us to a glorious future.

We have been called by God for the salvation of our souls, in order to live a life surrendered in worship of God; but also to have a productive life in all aspects. The child of God has been rescued from the world, transformed by God, and enabled to serve Christ, his church, and others. The Christian must dedicate his entire life to service. Therefore, serving must be one of the most beautiful obligations that the believer can develop in this world. When the child of God serves the Lord and other people, he can find purpose in his life and live with a satisfaction that lasts forever.Many Christians are consumers and not reproducers, that is, they continually need to be carried and supported since they have not grown enough to support themselves. So, we must ask ourselves, why does this happen? Why are many people in the local church inactive? Why do many Christians not know what to do with their lives?This book has been written with the purpose of helping the child of God know why he is here on earth, and how he can live a productive life in Christ. The objective of this book is to prepare and train children of God who have recently been baptized and who want to serve God, but do not know how or where to do so. Additionally, it tries to fill the need of those pastors who have new people who want to serve God. Therefore, this book can serve as material for the preparation of male and female servants for the work of God. Finally, the child of God will learn that his calling will be realized by serving in a local Church ministry.

A POPULAÇÃO MUNDIAL está se aproximando de 8 bilhões de almas. Os governos nacionais estão se tornando cada vez mais hostis ao cristianismo, especialmente aos evangélicos, que creem na exclusividade do evangelho de Jesus Cristo para a salvação. Com mais de 3.000 povos ainda não alcançados e não atendidos por qualquer iniciativa missionária, a Grande Comissão continua sendo uma tarefa formidável. Como podemos, como igreja, ser mais eficazes na salvação de almas?Em meio à diversidade de igrejas de formas e tamanhos diferentes que Deus levanta para realizar essa tarefa, este livro apresenta oito passos que irão auxiliar e encorajar igrejas, agências e missionários do mundo todo a avaliarem e identificarem ações concretas que os ajudarão a abraçar de maneira mais plena o chamado que Deus colocou em seus corações.

This extended excerpt from "The Making of Disciples" (by the same author) presents the nine conditions of becoming and continuing as a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ as outlined in the Scripture.A disciple is one who loves the Lord with all of his spirit, soul and body. There is one fundamental test of love. There is one way of proving whether a person loves the Lord or not. This booklet will reveal it to you.Read each condition carefully and answer the questions that follow, preferably in writing.

Una historia real inolvidableDespués de morir dos veces, Michelle Steele escapó de la muerte y el infierno y corrió para salvar su vida. Corrió hacia Jesús, su única respuesta. En Escapando del infierno, Michelle comparte la impactante historia de cómo una mala elección tras otra la llevó de un hogar feliz en una familia acomodada a un camino autodestructivo como prostituta, drogadicta y criminal. Sin embargo, aún más cautivador es cómo el poder milagroso de Jesús transformó a Michelle en la esposa, madre y pastora que es hoy. Michelle cuenta cómo Jesús la llevó de la muerte a una vida victoriosa, y cómo Él puede hacer lo mismo por ti. Descubre...No hay nadie a quien el amor de Dios no pueda alcanzarTu nueva identidad en ÉlLibertad de la vergüenzaLiberación de la culpaEl poder milagroso de la sangre de JesúsEste testimonio que cambiará tu vida te cautivará, te guiará hacia la libertad y fortalecerá tu fe. ¡No podrás dejarlo!

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Dana Rose has grieved through the loss of her mother, father, brother, and son. In Walking into the Next Chapter, she compassionately addresses the personal, practical, biblical, and theological issues surrounding tough times and loss.Rose tells how sometimes it would seem as if the broken pieces were never going to be back together again. But she learned, as she kept developing her faith in the living God, she could rise. She leaned on that faith and knew there had to be something on the other side of the pain. Through this story, she shares how, through challenging experiences, she has grown spiritually, and these experiences have led to her destiny as a Christian leader. Walking into the Next Chapter helps others learn how to walk through each crisis of faith without giving up on God, offering them the courage they need to survive tough times. Rose reminds you to pause and remember God can heal you. Nothing is too difficult for God.

This book is the first ever written on the meaning and value of using art forms in the ministry of spiritual direction. The use of art by spiritual directors has the capacity to deepen understanding and enrich the full experience of spiritual direction. Included are the biblical, theological, and very practical aspects related to the use of art: how these truths are expressed in various genres of art and in ways that bring depth of knowledge, wisdom, and guidance in understanding one's relationship with God and others, as well as the possibilities for further growth and maturity in those relationships. The text is written for spiritual directors, their mentors, and supervisors, and for those receiving the ministry of direction. It provides encouragement and is instructive for all those desiring to increase their knowledge, understanding, and level of experience in the profound opportunities for individuals' spiritual formation, conformation, and transformation in the ministry of spiritual direction.