Bøger af Barbara Kain Parker

Does God speak to us through normal, everyday events? Does He still teach us through the use of parables, like Jesus did when he regaled his listeners with stories of the sower, the mustard seed, the hidden treasure and the good Samaritan? Yes, He does; and "Pug Parables" is just such an account. A collection of short, devotional-style stories based on the life of a little dog named Sheba, it is sure to warm your heart.

This travelogue illuminates some of the places and experiences encountered by the authors and others associated with the ministry of Aslan's Place.It is our hope that this volume will act as an appetizer to what is possible as God takes you on your own journeys!

The Bible says we are at war; life confirms that we are at war; so what is our response? We follow our Commander in Chief into the battle, putting on the full armor of God, waging war against the generational issues that have pushed against us, and walking in the blessings and freedom that we need to rule and reign with our Lord Jesus Christ. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. (Ephesians 6:12 ESV)We have chosen our side in the oh-so-real conflict between God and His righteousness and justice versus all that is evil; we oppose all that is evil and rebellious in the world. Our prayer is that Exploring Heavenly Places, Volume 11: Strategies for This Present Battle will help equip you for the battle, and that you will join us in the fight.

We live in a day that reflects the end-times warnings of both Old Testament prophets and Jesus; and whether the trials we face are personal, national or international, they are often overwhelming. Day by day, the enemy's agenda for the annihilation of mankind through all manner of wickedness swirls about like a hurricane; but In the Midst of the Storm: Stillness, a place of peace and rest where God offers a buffer against the raging winds that surround us. Ideally, Christians ought to be able to escape into His presence regardless of what is happening; but sadly, no one ever talks much about the cost of following Jesus. Apostle Paul wrote to the Ephesians about the importance of equipping the saints; and in this book, the authors attempt to do just that; not only examining the requirements of discipleship but also illuminating the stillness, peace and hope that is available in Him; because He meets us where we are, in the midst of life's storms.

The revised and updated edition of "I'm Still Standing" includes both the original compilation of essays about the author's battle with breast cancer in 2006, and an addendum to each that is sub-titled "2020 Hindsight". The intervening years, including the challenges of Covid-19, are discussed. As a RN and former hospice nurse, she fully understands the potentially serious outcomes of diseases such as cancer and Covid-19 that may range from complete recovery to a slow-and-painful death. This is a testimony of God's sufficiency throughout that terrible year of suffering in 2006, as well as during the intervening years. It illustrates how faith truly does overcome fear, delivering peace in the worst of times. Prayerfully, her experiences will encourage others, and bolster their faith in the God who is able to do far more than we even ask.

Four little words tend to dominate our lives-want, need, lack and expect; and fear lies at their root. Sadly, instead of seeking God first and traveling along His righteous pathways, we often tend to focus mainly on everyday stuff. As a result, we wander helplessly around in the hubbub of life, seeking a sense of peace and rest that is difficult to find.Key to overcoming the ravenous appetite of those worldly expectations is a biblical understanding of what they should be, as opposed to what they often are. We also need insights regarding how our warped perceptions of want, need, lack and expect came to be in the first place. This volume of Exploring Heavenly Places: The Mystery of the Ancient Paths is meant to further equip God's people to persevere and endure within a worldly system that wants nothing more than to snuff out Christianity. Suggestions are offered that can lead to developing new expectations and a righteous hope for the future.

As we explore the heavenly places, the Holy Spirit is always our guide or, in a sense, our spiritual travel agent. In this volume, our exotic destinations are the width, length, depth and height of which the Apostle Paul wrote in the book of Ephesians. The enemy is adept at producing corrupt imitations of God's perfect creation and these realms are no exception, but the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord always outweighs the worst destruction of evil. Therefore, we examine both the righteous and unrighteous versions, sharing revelatory insights from the Lord regarding how to escape from the ungodly places and dwell in the righteous width, length, depth and height where we will enjoy the abundant blessings of God.

Not your ordinary book about dreams and dream interpretation! The integration of scriptures that are not usually included in dream discussions shines new light on the subject; helping one move to new levels of understanding about God's amazing gift of dreaming. Explore the concept of dream devaluation; meet the dream killers; consider dreams through the eyes of children; encounter the dream hackers and learn how to deal with false dreams. Be encouraged to unearth a treasure trove of hidden messages from the Lord in old, and perhaps long-forgotten, personal dreams; and to experience dreams through a fantastical faith in our fantastical God. Mysteries of the Night truly does offer A Fresh Perspective on Dreams!

God loves to collaborate with His people, most of whom would heartily agree with the famous sentiment of the Lord's Prayer, "Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it's in Heaven." As we long for His Kingdom and the return of Jesus, we also await the fulfillment of Matthew 13:30 and Revelation 14:14,16: Let both grow together until the harvest, and at harvest time I will tell the reapers, "Gather the weeds first and bind them in bundles to be burned, but gather the wheat into my barn." Then I looked, and behold, a white cloud, and seated on the cloud one like a son of man, with a golden crown on his head, and a sharp sickle in his hand...So he who sat on the cloud swung his sickle across the earth, and the earth was reaped. With that in mind, one might think that the focus of a book subtitled Equipped for Harvest would be evangelism; but it's not. Instead, three basic themes interwoven with one foundational truth are explored; all of which are integral to coming alongside of God in His harvest season. Question: What do grace, sound, and battle have in common?Answer: Read the book and find out!