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It's my joy to distill some basics of what it looks like to lead - right where you are at, in a way that's authentic to you.¿¿We live in a leadership paradox: In a time that needs leadership more than ever, people are more reluctant than ever to take on the responsibility of leadership. In addition, the average leader in our churches or faith-based organizations doesn't necessarily have the time or desire to pore through shelves of leadership material.To Lead: A Practical Guide for Leaders in Churches and Faith-Based Organizations is Joel Milgate's contribution toward filling that gap.Covering fifteen principles of what it means to lead yourself and to lead others, including practical application sections, this book will inspire and equip you to embrace God's call to lead, to lean into His wisdom and strength to do so, and to remain steadfast in the unfolding adventure of following Jesus into uncharted waters.

After surviving the sixth-deadliest tornado in Tennessee's history, which claimed nineteen lives from her community, author Lauren Farmer lost nearly everything. This devastation set her on a profound path of recovery and healing. Throughout this journey, she became acutely aware of the numerous miracles God had woven into her life, guiding her through each decision, including her choice to write this book. In After the Storm, she shares touching memories from her childhood, details the ways God prepared her to endure such difficult times, and describes how He helped her recover and rebuild a life better than she ever could have imagined. Dr. Lauren Farmer is wife to a wonderful husband and her perfect soulmate and the mother of two energetic and wild little boys. But most of all, she is an imperfect Christian who tries to be the best version of herself, loved and created by God. She has her bachelor's degree in business from the University of Florida and her doctorate in physical therapy, obtained from the University of St. Augustine in 2015. After a rewarding career as a physical therapist, she has stepped out of her comfort zone to become also an author, motivator, and public speaker with a passion for spreading hope to help others recover from their own tragedies and difficult times.

Frank Varro, author of 'Stories from the Boxcar, ' is a retired Methodist pastor, prison and hospice chaplain, missionary, teacher, counselor, and musician. He is from a three-generation family of China missionaries. This 'Quilogy' (five-books-in-one) is the story of his paternal Hungarian-immigrant heritage, and his maternal-missionary heritage. It relates to his father's boyhood home-a boxcar on a siding in Regina, Saskatchewan-from which came his father's many stories and life's lessons, which is the theme of Dr. Varro's book, pictures of his own life, struggles, victories, and detours along the way. The journey takes us through his international childhood in Alaska, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and five states of the U.S. He graduated from Morrison Academy, a Taiwan missionary boarding school; he also graduated from Seattle Pacific University, where he met and married Margo Moore, his accompanist-now his wife of fifty-six years. The story goes on with their own radio and TV missionary work, and teachers at Taipei American School in Taiwan; it continues with the birth of their daughter in Taiwan, and an around-the-world trip through Asia and Europe; then back to Seattle at the University of Washington-earning a Masters of Music, and Doctor of Music Arts in Choral Conducting degrees. He taught elementary, middle school, high school, and college music in Taiwan, Seattle, Oregon, Ohio, and Texas. After fifteen years as teacher and college music professor, Dr. Varro held music positions in churches, and founded two community music ensembles. Following times of spiritual struggle and renewal, he graduated from Houston Graduate School of Theology with Masters of Divinity, Masters of Arts in Counseling, and Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling degrees. He trained and was Staff Counselor at Samaritan Counseling Center in Houston. He founded Varro Counseling, spending the next twenty-two years in pastoral counseling, free-lance music, prison, and retreat ministries, as an ordained minister, in first the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, then the United Methodist Church, and finally the Global Methodist Church. The last two books outline his spiritual struggle and renewal before ordination. He and Margo are parents of Shelley, born in Taiwan; Steve, born in Oregon; and Rob, born in Ohio; they have five grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. He and Margo have lived in Houston, Texas, for thirty-nine years.

Unforgiveness can destroy relationships and your purpose in life. Taking the time to reminisce back to find out when unforgiveness began and work on the journey to forgiveness. You are not alone. Accepting support, resources, and love takes away the spirit of PRIDE. Trust the process of forgiveness, it is a process. Forgiveness is for you, not the other person. It is time to remove the shackles and walk in freedom. Let's start your healing, deliverance, and restoration today.

การอธิษฐานเป็นได้มากกว่าภาระหน้าที่ หรือปุ่มฉุกเฉินที่จะกดเมื่อยามเจอวิกฤต การอธิษฐานสามารถเป็นความเปรมปรีดิ์ และอิ่มเอิบใจยิ่ง กระทั่งเราต้องการจะเติบโตขึ้นเรื่อยๆในชีวิตอธิษฐาน เราถูกสร้างใหม่ในพระคริสต์ให้อยู่ในเส้นทางของการอธิษฐานอันเป็นมิติชีวิตที่น่าตื่นเต้น และดีเกินกว่าจะยอมพลาด เส้นทางของการอธิษฐานที่เปรมปรีดิ์นี้ มิได้ถูกสงวนไว้สำหรับคนแค่หยิบมือเท่านั้น มันเป็นของทุกคน แต่เรื่องนี้จะเกิดเป็นจริงได้อย่างไร? ในหนังสือเล่มนี้ อธิษฐานทะยานสูงขึ้น อ.เดวิด แมคมิลแลน ได้เปิดความจริงแห่งหัวใจของการอธิษฐานที่เปรมปรีดิ์ให้เราได้รับรู้ ท่านได้ให้วิธีการมากมาย รวมทั้งส่วนของการตรึกตรองและปฏิบัติ เพื่อจะช่วยผู้อ่านให้สามารถปั้นแต่งความจริงเหล่านั้นให้เป็นวิถีชีวิตที่เปรมปรีดิ์ได้ แน่นอน การเติบโตในชีวิตอธิษฐานจะง่ายขึ้น เมื่อเราเปรมปรีดิ์กับการอธิษฐาน หนังสือเล่มนี้จะฝึกฝนและหนุนคุณในเส้นทางดังกล่าว คุณสามารถใช้ส่วนตัว หรือใช้ในกลุ่มอธิษฐาน และสิ่งที่จะได้รับก็คือความเปรมปรีดิ์ในการอธิษฐานที่เพิ่มพูนขึ้นชีวิตอธิษฐานที่ได้รับพลังและการปั้นแต่งให้ลุ่มลึกขึ้นหนังสือเล่มนี้เป็นคู่มือฝึกฝนการอธิษฐานที่ล้ำค่าอย่างยิ่งPrayer can become a favourite enjoyment!It's easier to grow in prayer when it's enjoyable. The good news is prayer enjoyment is a journey we're designed for. It's a spiritual growth adventure that's too good to miss. And it's for every follower of Christ. So, how does it become YOUR journey? In his book, อธิษฐานทะยานสูงขึ้น (the THAI translation of his book, Shaped for Prayer Enjoyment) David Macmillan unpacks the truths at the heart of enjoyable prayer life. He gives the why and how of enjoying prayer, of learning to respond to God's constant presence, praying as Christ's admirers, growing an appetite for the Lord, boosting corporate prayer pow

We all must ask crucial questions about our life here on earth. Am I experiencing life the way God, the Master Creator, designed my life to be lived? Or am I living a lesser, devolving life of my own choosing? We, God's ultimate creations, can only understand our purpose in life if we learn to see ourselves through the eyes of our Creator. This book provides practical steps on walking with the Holy Spirit. It will transform your soul if you follow the instructions. "This book will transform your life into the original masterpiece you were created to be. It teaches you how to unleash the power of the Holy Spirit so you can develop unshakeable faith and spiritual discernment when you commit to doing the work that your spirit requires. Dr. Morris takes you deep into self-reflection as you imagine the possibilities for your life when you completely surrender to the Holy Spirit."Karen Hinds, CEO of Workplace Success Group "If you are interested in next-level living, then you must take this reading journey into the Holy Spirit. This book helps us understand how the Holy Spirit shows up and works within our lives. Dr. Morris provides the reader with keen clarity on how to reap the fruit of the Spirit in an exceptional and timely way. This book is a spiritual gift to the soul."Jen Olson, Co-Founder/Principal KGO

What does it truly mean to be "with" someone? Simple in concept, but when it comes to our spiritual connection "with Jesus," the idea expands into new and meaningful dimensions. This work, "Being with Jesus," investigates this intricate aspect of faith, exploring Scriptures across both the Old and New Testaments to shed light on what being in genuine fellowship with Christ entails. There is no halfway commitment here; being "with Jesus" is an all-in-or-nothing experience. In an unpredictable world, distancing oneself from Him, even slightly, can be dangerous-a lapse in faith that could have eternal consequences. But fear not. Within these pages, you will find both reassurance and inspiration. Learn how to truly rest in Jesus' love, to follow Him unreservedly, and to find joy and purpose along the way. Guided by the example of the apostles and the descriptions of them in Acts 4 where the Pharisees and Scribes are described, "they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus," this book will deepen your understanding of what it means to be "with Jesus." Join us as we clarify the sometimes blurry line between merely claiming to be with Christ and actually living that commitment fully. In an uncertain world, one thing is clear: being with Him is the Christian's true desire. So, come, dear reader. Open these pages to enrich your understanding, fortify your commitment, and feel the soul-satisfying impact of truly "Being with Jesus."

Join me as we look at the words and life of Christ while He walked here upon the earth and through His Revelation in Chronological order. As a disciple of Christ you will enjoy walking with Him and His disciples as they confront life with an eternal purpose. Pastors will enjoy seeds to build expository messages around the time and life of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Do Your Thoughts Invite the Demonic or the Divine?Is your mind clouded with thoughts of depression or anxiety, even anger or bitterness? Have you tried to rise up and renew your mind only to be weighed down by exhaustion or laid low by hopelessness?The truth is that what you think controls who has access to your mind. Even seemingly harmless thoughts can open gates in your mind that allow the enemy to secretly infiltrate, build strongholds, and turn your mind to wage war against the very One that you long to serve.But what's been opened can always be closed.Having helped multitudes experience spiritual freedom from demonic forces, Jareb Nott shows how you can seal off the powers of darkness from your mind and tear down their strongholds, empowering you to think thoughts that host the peace, presence, and power of God. Through scientific and biblical research, he offers a step-by-step process to help you transform your mind into a supernaturally impenetrable fortress of hope and joy!In this revolutionary yet practical book, Jareb not only exposes the enemy's insidious strategies for infecting your mind, but he also reveals how to:Silence the enemy's tormenting thoughts.Think the kind of thoughts that host God's presence.Wield the power of biblical meditation, prayer, and intercession to renew your mind.Build supernatural strongholds in your mind that open the gates of Heaven.Protect your life and mind from the powers of darkness.And more!A deeper dimension of fellowship and encounter with the Holy Spirit awaits you! Stop empowering the darkness to dominate your thoughts. It's time to dominate the darkness-and flood your mind with the transforming light of God's presence.

"God loves us, but do we love ourselves? Having listened to hundreds of life stories, Bryan realized too many people carry regret. Neighbor, Love Yourself launches an internal expedition to unearth a value inside ourselves that most of us have never come anywhere close to experiencing"--

How Can Great Leaders Become Great Leader-Makers? Seed It Out is a transformational leadership guide designed for Christian leaders seeking to follow in the footsteps of Jesus, raising up a new generation of leaders. Through a compelling blend of biblical wisdom and practical advice, this book challenges and equips readers to adopt a servant-hearted approach to leadership, just as Jesus did.Taking inspiration from the latent power within a seed, experienced pastor and marketplace leader Oscar Amisi encourages leaders to share their expertise and experience by intentionally sowing the seeds of leadership in others, creating a lasting legacy that honors God and benefits those around them.

From the author of the bestseller 'Christ-Centred Mindfulness', a transformative book that tackles the faulty stories we tell ourselves during times of pain and suffering.Katherine Thompson shows how suffering can be a spiritual discipline, fostering growth, healing and a deeper faith in God. Her book provides a safe space to explore the difficult questions raised by suffering while encouraging us to confront personal challenges rather than avoid them.'The Discipline of Suffering' offers practical strategies, real-life stories and useful skills to help reconstruct broken lives, equipping readers to navigate through difficult times.Whether you seek healing, resilience or a renewed sense of purpose, 'The Discipline of Suffering' is your guide to redeeming your story and finding meaning amidst adversity.

To understand our purpose on earth, we need to understand God's Grand Design. In Richard Ferguson's new book, Your Life's Purpose in God's Grand Design, you get a glimpse into the plans our Heavenly Father had for all of creation and for you.

A Christmas DevotionalA Christmas Devotional is like strolling through the month of December wrapped in all the beauty and splendor of the Christmas season. No other time of year is packed as full with excited eagerness and expectation than the month leading up to the Christ Child's birth!Like none other, this devotional presents God's greatest Gift in a daily joyfulness that includes: Scriptures from the Bible, God's personal Love Letter to you.Personal and inspirational insights and foresights to ponder-as if Jesus Himself is speaking directly to you. Prayers to Lord Jesus who chose to enter the world as a Babe. Reflective responses to His presence in your daily life. Each of the 25 days leading to His birth day is filled with an intimate "you are there" perspective as you embrace the scenes and feelings and interactions between you and the Holy One. As the day approaches and life unfolds in the miraculous, you are privy to how each manifestation of Father God's love becomes a pure and absolute reality. A Christmas Devotional is perfect as a gift for family, friends, Sunday school teachers, a neighbor, and of course for yourself-a treasure to reread year after year as you reach out and touch the greatest Gift of all-the Lord Christ Jesus.

This new poetry collection from Scottish poet Kenneth Steven captures small moments of revelation or epiphanies, which come unexpectedly as gifts amid the ordinary. An uncleared breakfast table, the sight of someone working outdoors, an old photograph, and the features and sounds of the Scottish landscapes that so inspire his work, all become, in the poet's words, portals to a greater reality: 'the small moments that make up the whole story. This is the sudden going through the door into the bigger world.' Many of them are written in the sonnet form, whose brevity and economy of expression mirror the essence of this book, and whose very form turns from the ordinary to the extraordinary in a moment.

A Vessel of Honour is a heart-to-heart exposure from the Scriptures of spiritual shallowness and dryness and their catastrophic consequences in the life and ministry of a child of God.There are some trees whose roots grow or are on the surface instead of burrowing down. Such roots are shallow-they lack depth. It is understandable if a young convert is shallow but if after many years a Christian has no deep spiritual roots, then there is a problem. In what are you deep? Are youDeep in forgiving people and forgetting wrongdoing?Deep in seeking, finding, and knowing God?Deep in loving and being content in God?Deep in bearing fruits, in leading people to the Lord?Deep in building the people who are in the Lord?Deep in Christian character?The author, Z.T. Fomum, brings out clearly the differences between a shallow and a normal Christian. He pinpoints the root cause of shallowness and spiritual dryness and provides the way out. You will learn what spiritual roots are and how to intentionally develop them.Now a person may not be dry. He may be cut off from God. That is what sin does. It may look as if it is dryness, but it is godlessness-spiritual death! On this, the author makes plain-with practical advice-the absolute necessity for believers in Christ Jesus to live a sanctified and consecrated life.Get a copy and read it through. It will lead you into deep heart cultivation unto godliness and Christian service from a position of spiritual overflow.

The opening of the prison. Have you ever felt like you've been in prison? You've been spending some time there recently? I don't know about you, but it's time to get out. God has given us a Get Out of Jail Free Code. Isaiah 61 and Luke 4:18 talks about things to do with the opening of the prison, the opening of the prison some of us have a coffin prison. And it is God's figurative illustration of the release of imprisonment It's an imprisonment something you've been held captive. It could be sickness; it could be sin can be everything and anything. Anything that happened and could have come upon our lives in the fall, is a prison when Adam and Eve fell everything that they open that door to becomes a prison in our life and it covers every phase of our redemption and our salvation. And what I have to say applies equally to every bondage known, there is no bondage that is not known that we're coming in that we're not supposed to be free of, and I'm telling you if you are physically well and your problem is one of the many others then think of your problem as an open prison and we're going to follow instructions and I believe that God's given us. He's given us instructions to get out of prison we're not going to have to make a pic out of a toothbrush we're not going to have to use the spoon that we had in the cafeteria and use that to dig our way out like some of those bad prison movies, but you can keep God busy filling his promises for you.

This insightful message will inspire you to set spiritual, physical and professional goals you can achieve. Whether you are single, married, a college student, working professional or an individual who wants a bright new vision for your life, this timely message will inspire you to MOVE Towards Your Best U!

The Little Book brings Jesus of the Bible to life. Jesus called his teaching Truth, as opposed to mistaken ideas which he called The Lie. As his teaching unfolds we see a logical thread running through it, which opens up insight into the world and ourselves, and how we should be.Jesus was God's Word to bring the world together. We have the teaching of Jesus to shape our attitudes, the Holy Spirit to guide us, and behind both is God the Father. He patiently leads us to a life that is to come, if we let it.God's gifts to us include washing machines and medical knowledge to eradicate illness and aging. We need to be converted and come to God. As we come, his detached position and infinite wisdom flow through us. Children of Light come to the Light, and God is clearly seen in all we do.