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Immanuel: A Daily Guide to Reclaiming Christmas
Par Ann Spangler. 2007
Ann Spangler believes it’s possible to transform the crazy, wonderful, stressful season we call Christmas into one of greater peace…
and deeper joy by recovering the gift of Advent.For hundreds of years, Christians have prepared for Christmas by carefully observing the four-week season leading up to it. What’s more, when Christmas did arrive, they celebrated not just for one day but for twelve! So four weeks for Advent and nearly two weeks for Christmas makes six weeks, which is why Ann Spangler has prepared this six-week Christmas devotional.Drawing from her bestselling books Praying the Names of God and Praying the Names of Jesus, Spangler selected six names or titles—including Immanuel, Yeshua, and Bright Morning Star. Each name offers a week’s worth of devotions focusing on God, the miraculous birth of his son, and the promise of his return. In Immanuel, you’ll discover a perfect balance of prayer, reflection, and study to help you open your heart fully to the birth of Jesus and all that it means.The Portable Patriot: Documents, Speeches, and Sermons that Compose the American Soul
Par Joel J. Miller & Kristen Parrish. 2010
What does it mean to think, believe, and act like an American? Get the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the…
Bill of Rights, and other important United States historical documents all in one book!The soul of America is far more than a concept—it is a people. Even the most sacred principles mean very little unless lived out passionately by an informed citizenry. In The Portable Patriot you&’ll find a carefully assembled sampling of American history&’s most formative words, written by the people who made that extraordinary history—George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin, and many more of America's Founding Fathers. Speeches and sermons, essays and extracts, poems and proclamations illumine such values as independence, virtue, humility, bravery, thrift, prayer, enterprise, liberty, and reliance on God. While peering back to the cradle of America&’s national identity, The Portable Patriot also points a way forward, compelling us to heed poet John Dickinson&’s plea to &“rouse your bold hearts at fair Liberty&’s call.&”&“Nothing ignites a patriot&’s heart—or the hope that the truths of our founding era will prevail again—like the documents assembled in The Portable Patriot. How grateful we should be, and how quick to make these historic words our own.&” ?Stephen Mansfield, author, The Forgotten Founding Father and The Faith of the American Soldier&“Our current struggles over taxation, federal debt, and limited government are part of a larger American story. Kudos to Miller and Parrish for highlighting these essential passages.&” ?Hon. Andrew P. Napolitano, Senior Judicial Analyst, Fox News ChannelFutureville: Discover Your Purpose for Today by Reimagining Tomorrow
Par Skye Jethani. 2014
Want to see the future? It is brighter than you think.What we believe about tomorrow determines how we live today.…
As Christians debate how to faithfully engage with our rapidly changing world, our vision of the future has never been more important.But rather than providing a clear sense of purpose for our lives, popular Christian ideas about the future steal it from us by saying our work in the world, apart from ministry, has no eternal value. Is it any wonder why young adults are less interested in church, or why a culture desperate for meaning and hope dismisses our message? In Futureville, Skye Jethani offers us a vision-shifting glimpse of the world of tomorrow described in Scripture. He reveals how a biblical vision of the future can transform every person’s work with a sense of purpose and dignity today.Futureville is a smart, inspiring call to cultivate the order, beauty, and abundance that reflects the heart and vision of God for our world.100 Favorite Bible Prayers (100 Favorite)
Par Thomas Nelson. 2020
With prayers for healing, peace, and strength for today, 100 Favorite Bible Prayers invites you to rest in God's presence as…
you develop the practice of praying through the great prayers of the Bible.Discover the life-changing power of conversation with God as you immerse yourself in the richest prayers of the Old and New Testaments. From Hannah's prayers for a child to Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane, the prayers of Scripture remind us of God's longing for us to draw near to Him. Inside this beautiful gift book, you&’ll find:Each prayer paired with a brief devotion to help you understand the Scripture context and learn how to apply the prayers in your own lifeFour-color botanical-themed illustrations and lovely typography lines on every page100 Favorite Bible Prayers will help women create the habit of praying Scripture. The prayers can be a great way start each day or a pleasant way to relax and spend quiet time with the Lord each evening. This is a gorgeous gift for birthdays, gift giving holidays, or for a friend wanting to grow deeper in his or her relationship with God.66 Ways God Loves You: Experience God's Love for You in Every Book of the Bible
Par Jennifer Rothschild. 1982
God deeply loves you—He loves you with an everlasting love. In 66 Ways God Loves You, Jennifer Rothschild walks you through each…
of the sixty-six books of the Bible and shows, in concise and thoughtful ways, how every book reflects God&’s love for you, such as:In Genesis God fashions you with His hands.In Esther He Makes you royalty.In Acts God&’s Spirit comes to live in you.In I Peter God gives you victory over suffering.From Genesis to Revelation, each chapter includes a succinct, meaningful reading on the message of that book in the Bible, along with a simple takeaway to help you bring the message to light in your own heart and life. This lovely book is perfect for gift-giving to moms, friends, sisters, and anyone who needs to be reminded that they are known and beloved by God no matter what.First published in 1964, Cosmic Theology introduces a work, little known to English readers, which has influenced theological and mystical…
writing for at least fourteen hundred years. It is, in effect, a synthesis of Christian teaching, particularly on the nature of the Church, in which science and religion, the other world and the values of the present world may be seen in their source and original harmony. Written before the division between Greek and Latin Churches, and later between Catholic and Protestant, it affords a convenient point from which to view later speculation and controversy in its true perspectives. Apart from helping those interested in the ecumenical movement and in the current liturgical revival, this work will serve as a bridge to the understanding of Eastern, and particularly Hindu, religion.The Testimony of Two Nations: How the Book of Mormon Reads, and Rereads, the Bible
Par Michael Austin. 2024
Understanding the Book of Mormon on its own terms and through its two-way connection with the Bible Like the Hebrew…
Bible and the Christian Bible, the Book of Mormon uses narratives to develop ideas and present instruction. Michael Austin reveals how the Book of Mormon connects itself to narratives in the Christian Bible with many of the same tools that the New Testament used to connect itself to the Hebrew Bible to create the Christian Bible. As Austin shows, the canonical context for interpreting the Book of Mormon includes the Christian Bible, the Book of Mormon itself, and other writings and revelations that hold scriptural status in most Restoration denominations. Austin pays particular attention to how the Book of Mormon connects itself to the Christian Bible both to form a new canon and to use the canonical relationship to reframe and reinterpret biblical narratives. This canonical context provides an important and fruitful method for interpreting the Book of Mormon.En busca de Dios: El gozo de un avivamiento en la relación personal con Dios
Par Nancy Wolgemuth, Tim Grissom. 2019
El avivamiento no es solo un toque emocional... sino ¡una transformación completa! Puede suceder... en tu corazón... en tu casa...…
en tu iglesia... en tu mundo.En busca de Dios es un estudio interactivo de 12 semanas de avivamiento personal. Prepárate para experimentar la libertad y el gozo de un corazón sincero y humilde, el verdadero arrepentimiento, la sublime gracia de Dios, la santidad genuina, una conciencia tranquila, el perdón radical, la pureza sexual, y el caminar en el Espíritu. Cada semana incluye cinco días de estudio individual, preguntas de discusión e interacción grupal, testimonios de vidas cambiadas, y preguntas y ejercicios más profundos que lo hacen más personal.Dios dice que si lo buscas lo encontrarás. ¿Qué estás esperando?Warrior of Eden: How Curiosity and Questions Lead to Understanding God's Call for Women
Par Beth Guckenberger. 2024
There&’s a reason you&’ve always known God has big plans for you—He&’s created you with great purpose. In this…
transformative, biblically based book, Beth Guckenberger draws on God&’s original intention for women to embolden us to use our gifts as full participants at church, at work, and at home. Warrior of Eden explores twenty-seven thought-provoking questions such as: What does &“suitable helper&” in Genesis 2 really mean? Are we made in the image of a male God? How did the early church treat women? When have I joined men in battle, and when have I picked one instead? Why is the church lagging in this conversation instead of leading? With reflection questions and journal prompts, Warrior of Eden reminds us that God directly empowers women to do His work—not because one gender is superior, but because we&’re each worthy of His calling.Devotions for the Beach . . . and Days You Wish You Were There
Par Thomas Nelson. 2012
Dig your feet in the sand and let the water cool your toes as you escape into the beauty of…
God’s seaside creations, and hear His voice more clearly than perhaps anywhere else. There’s nothing quite like the warmth and relaxation of the beach—away from the stresses of the world and into a place of peace and refreshment. Devotions for the Beach is the gentle breeze that takes you there, to see the majesty of God and to open your heart and soul to the One who created it all. These ninety devotions explore the parallels of life with the elements of the shore to help you see God, to find hope, to draw strength, and to rest in the comfort of His arms throughout your day. Included are striking photographs with a fresh, contemporary design for timeless appeal. Every woman will want a copy of this book as a gentle reminder of days at the beach and the call of God’s love.Soul Cravings: An Exploration Of The Human Spirit
Par Erwin McManus. 2006
The search of your life is the search for your life.What you are holding right now is an exploration of…
the human spirit; a journey into our deepest longings, our desires, our needs, our cravings, our souls.Our need for intimacy, meaning, and destiny point to the existence of God and our need to connect with Him. This book will deeply stir you to consider and chase after the spiritual implications of your souls' deepest longings.Gospel Media: Reading, Writing, and Circulating Jesus Traditions
Par Nicholas Elder. 2024
Contextualizing the gospels in ancient Greco-Roman media practices New Testament scholars have often relied on outdated assumptions for understanding…
the composition and spread of the gospels. Yet this scholarship has spread myths or misconceptions about how the ancients read, wrote, and published texts. Nicholas Elder updates our knowledge of the gospels&’ media contexts in this myth-busting academic study. Carefully combing through Greco-Roman primary sources, he exposes what we take for granted about ancient reading cultures and offers new and better ways to understand the gospels. These myths include claims that ancients never read silently and that the canonical gospels were all the same type of text. Elder then sheds light on how early Christian communities used the gospels in diverse ways. Scholars of the gospels and classics alike will find Gospel Media an essential companion in understanding ancient media cultures.To Know Him by Name: Discover the Power and Promises Revealed in the Hebrew Names and Titles of God
Par Rabbi Schneider. 2023
When you know what name to call on, you know more of whose you are. This book will guide you…
so you can declare and trust that the names of God perfectly describe who He is at His core. You will have peace through the storms of life and learn how to walk in victorious living. In today&’s culture, names are often little more than identifiers. But in ancient Hebrew culture, names held symbolic and prophetic meaning. This is why when God revealed His names and titles to us in the Scriptures, He was giving us more than interesting information. He was making known to us His character, purposes, and will. In To Know Him by Name, Rabbi Kirt A. Schneider takes readers on a transformative journey to understand the true character of God by laying hold of the revelation found in His Hebrew names and titles. In a world where misconceptions about God abound, Rabbi Schneider challenges believers to reconsider their understanding of Him. Instead of seeing God as harsh and vengeful, they will be able to embrace Him for who He truly is—their provider, peace, savior, shepherd, victorious healer, and so much more. As they embrace the fullness of who God has declared Himself to be in their lives, readers will be strengthened, peace will abound, and they will experience the victory and abundant blessings that come from knowing Him intimately.The Land, the Seed and the Blessing: A Chronological Biblical Compendium
Par William Kump. 2010
A profoundly detailed and comprehensive handbook that brings order and clarity to the many stories of the Bible. The Land,…
the Seed and the Blessing is a unique and comprehensive handbook to the Bible that lays out the events of the Bible in chronological order and details where they occurred. Its unique organization reveals the many stories of the Bible as if it were a sprawling, page-turning historic novel. The clarity of Kump&’s Herculean efforts serves to deepen one&’s relationship to the Bible, faith, and God. The Land, the Seed and the Blessing is perfect for the average pew sitter who cannot put it all together; the young parent-inquirer who is somewhat intimidated about church and Bible; students in a college level semester Bible course; and preachers who want to do the Bible in 48 sermons of 20 to 50 minutes each.A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 (Timeless Faith Classics)
Par W. Keller. 2015
Travel the Shepherd's path to the green pastures and cool, refreshing waters of Psalm 23. As a shepherd himself, W.…
Phillip Keller shares his insights into the life and character of sheep--and of the Good Shepherd who loves and cares for them. A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 will give new meaning to the ageless Shepherd Psalm, enriching your trust in and love for the Lord who watches closely over you.Keller infuses new hope into our relationship with Christ. Part of the Timeless Faith Classics series, this installment:Is perfect as a treasured self-purchase or gift for any occasionShowcases Scripture which has been the topic of countless books, articles, and featured on a multitude of gift productsDelivers new insights on one of the most familiar and popular chapters in the BibleIs a trusted inspirational resource for personal and spiritual growth and reflectionAs we lie down in green pastures or walk through the shadowy valley, we're assured that whatever our path, whatever our stumbling, the Shepherd will lovingly guide, carry, and protect us. We can depend on His goodness and mercy all the days of our lives. Readers will find comfort, guidance, and reassurance with A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23.Acts of the Almighty: Meditations on the Story of God for Every Day of the Year
Par Walter Wangerin. 2019
Acts of the Almighty by beloved, National Book Award-winning author Walter Wangerin Jr. carries us sequentially through the sweep of the…
Bible's story in daily devotional readings.One of the greatest modern writers on faith and spirituality, Walter Wangerin Jr. is the author of more than forty books - including The Book of God and The Book of the Dun Cow - and the recipient of the National Book Award. In Acts of the Almighty, Wangerin's deep biblical insight and poetic heart help us explore how the Bible fits together into one grand story.This 365-day devotional invites us to understand more fully God's redeeming works through five sections: Genesis and Exodus, David and Solomon, the prophets, the life of Christ, and the birth of the Church. The short, daily readings capture Wangerin's signature voice as well as his profound wisdom. Each dated entry contains a biblical passage that focuses on a single moment from the Bible's epic story, a brief meditation from Wangerin, and a prayer.Sink deep into this unique devotional that takes you through the Bible in one year. Acts of the Almighty offers a beautiful opportunity to read the Bible's expansive and arresting story in a brand-new way.Hosea: Grace Abounding
Par H. D. Beeby. 1989
Centering on the "knowledge of God" and the ultimate painful, paradoxical triumph of God's grace, the book of Hosea is…
one of ambivalence and redemption. The redemptive message of Hosea is underscored by H. D. Beeby's canonical and Christological interpretation. Beeby stresses that the true context of the book is much wider than the eighth century B.C.; Hosea must continually be heard against the background of and in response to the reader's own time. This commentary makes Hosea's message available today to all who struggle with questions of gospel and culture, contextualization, idolatry, church and state, and interfaith dialogue.Hope for Each Day: Morning & Evening Devotions
Par Billy Graham. 2012
Beginning and ending your day with a daily devotional can be a game changer. Leading inspirational author and pastor Billy…
Graham shares words of wisdom and inspiration for hope-filled living with 730 devotions in Hope for Each Day: Morning and Evening Devotions. This special morning and evening devotional will help readers:Stay close to the Lord throughout the dayHelp readers prepare their hearts and minds for what lies aheadAssist readers with processing the day&’s events every evening in the presence and fullness of His graceWhether you are purchasing for yourself or as a gift, Hope for Each Day: Morning and Evening Devotions has:Easy-to-read devotional text with Scripture referencesHabits of the Household Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Simple Practices to Help You and Your Family Draw Closer to God
Par Justin Whitmel Earley. 2023
FIND MEANING AND PURPOSE IN THE DAILY CHAOS OF YOUR HOUSEHOLDParenting happens in habits. We make meals, shuttle our kids…
to events, answer their questions, discipline them, and do bedtime. But did you know that even these ordinary routines can serve as extraordinary opportunities to live out God&’s love in profound ways? In Habits of the Household, you will discover simple practices you can implement around your daily routines and seemingly mundane moments that will lead to a lifetime of growing closer to God—both for you and everyone in your home.Each session includes practical examples of prayers, liturgies, and activities that you and your family can put into practice right away. As you create rhythms around your everyday routines, you will find your family has a greater sense of peace and purpose as your home becomes a place where you learn how to love each other and love God.This study guide includes:Individual access to five streaming video sessionsSchedule for using as a weekend retreatA guide to best practices for leading a groupVideo notes and a comprehensive structure for group discussion timePersonal study for deeper reflection between sessionsIncludes plans for hosting a weekend retreat for your group or church“Offers more information about the first-century world of early Christians, asking, ‘Could Christ’s original teachings have truly been lost?’” —Foreword…
Reviews“Whoever finds the interpretation of these sayings will not experience death.” —from the Gospel of ThomasThe work of scholars such as Elaine Pagels and Marvin Meyer have captured the imagination of the public by setting forth the Gospel of Thomas and other lost teachings of Jesus. Now Peter Novak, in Original Christianity, brings forth a critical element essential for fully understanding these scriptures.Novak argues that the authors of these early texts subscribed to the Binary Soul Doctrine—an ancient belief system that allows for both reincarnation and an eternal afterlife. Novak’s interdisciplinary approach offers fresh insights on the beliefs and politics of the early church founders. He points out that reincarnation was a commonly held Christian belief until it was voted out of “official” Christianity and the record expunged. This newfound key reveals the true identities of many mysterious Biblical figures, such as Lazarus, Barabbas, Judas, and especially the Apostle Thomas, who may not only have been Jesus’ identical twin brother, but indeed a second Christ in his own right, who lived to produce a genetically identical bloodline.More important still, the rediscovery of the lost theology of Original Christianity means Christ’s central message of personal integrity can again take center stage.