Adjusting to God's High Calling


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Adjusting to God¡¦s High Calling is about God¡¦s desire, intentions and interactions with the humans, which He intended from time immemorial. It is a call to the Divine realms of higher living in Christ Jesus. It explains that within the Divine purpose, God¡¦s desire is the flowing forth of His life into and through His people, but which can be hindered. It also points out that true Christianity is presently being inundated in the human traditions and philosophies within the religious sector, turning it into many things it is not. The book posits it is simply God¡¦s dynamically balanced life of grace in the Spirit, lived in oneness with the reigning Lord. True Christianity, therefore „` Is not constant prideful protestations, arguments and hatred among its various constituencies over their points of belief „` Is not intellectualism; theological or otherwise, though it is not against either „` Is not emotionalism based solely on people¡¦s experiences, though it is not against emotional expression „` Is neither simply knowing nor subscribing to the right doctrines „` Is not all grace or love alone Adjusting to God¡¦s High Calling discusses these and other factors in the following phases: „` The Divine Importunity for the Call „` The Divine Intentions of the Call „` The Divine Interactions within the Call It will clarify God¡¦s purpose for your life, moving you to do everything with love.




Discover Your Calling


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All of us have a yearning to understand where we belong in this world. As Christians, most of us understand from Scripture that God has a purpose for each of us and has gifted us differently. But discovering our unique giftedness and where God calls us to use those gifts eludes so many. In his new book, Discover Your Calling: The ABC of Vocational Discernment, Soo-Inn Tan provides biblical and down-to-earth support for those who seek to better understand how God is shaping their lives. Whether you’re a student, entering the workforce, a homemaker, a mid-career worker, or a retiree, discover how God may be preparing you for the continuing challenge and joy of a lifelong walk with Jesus Christ across all aspects of vocation.




A Second Wind


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While focusing on his core mission to preach the gospel worldwide, T.D. Jakes has seen many good people not spend enough quality time with family, friends, and God. They have gotten so swept up in the daily grind that they have failed to live the rich life that God desires for each of His people. In his new book, Jakes provides readers with strategies that will help them rejuvenate their life and turn their "busyness" into a "business." All readers-not just entrepreneurs-will benefit from Jakes' insightful advice so that they can use the days God has blessed them with wisely and finish each day strong!







Every Good Endeavor


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New York Times bestselling author of The Prodigal Prophet Timothy Keller shows how God calls on each of us to express meaning and purpose through our work and careers. “A touchstone of the [new evangelical] movement.” —The New York Times Tim Keller, pastor of New York’s Redeemer Presbyterian Church and the New York Times bestselling author of The Reason for God, has taught and counseled students, young professionals, and senior leaders on the subject of work and calling for more than twenty years. Now he pulls his insights into a thoughtful and practical book for readers everywhere. With deep conviction and often surprising advice, Keller shows readers that biblical wisdom is immensely relevant to our questions about work today. In fact, the Christian view of work—that we work to serve others, not ourselves—can provide the foundation of a thriving professional and balanced personal life. Keller shows how excellence, integrity, discipline, creativity, and passion in the workplace can help others and even be considered acts of worship—not just of self-interest.




Your Highest Calling


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God has a glorious purpose for His people. And those who understand this will rule and reign with Jesus for eternity. God, in the eternal past, planned for mankind to live on the earth and fulfill a great purpose in the eternal future. Bishop Hamon, a pioneer of restoration in the Church, stands firmly on biblical truth as he explores that great purpose: being conformed to the likeness of Jesus. By tracking the eight major reasons God created human beings, Dr. Hamon tackles the hard issues believers face as the highest race in the universe--including the problem of pain. It is only as we understand the process through which God conforms us to the likeness of His Son that we accomplish our highest calling.







In Search of Paul


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Stand on the shoulders of giants!Have you ever wished you could have a mentor like the Apostle Paul—someone trustworthy to guide your spiritual development and ministry? Tony Cooke, author, teacher, and student of church history, has assembled a panel of the greatest Christian spiritual leaders of all time, curating a profound, yet...




Beyond the Broken Heart: Leader Guide


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How does the heart understand grief when it is broken by the death of a loved one? To survive and live forward, those who grieve must find answers. Beyond the Broken Heart is an eight-week support and ministry program for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Author Julie Yarbrough chronicles her personal experience combined with a deep love of Scripture and years of leading grief support groups to create an authentic and deeply personal exploration of the grief journey. The Leader Guide includes session plan outlines for eight group sessions to assist leaders in forming and sustaining grief ministry groups. In addition, leaders will find step-by-step instructions to guide them through the group session process and tips for launching, planning, and facilitating a successful group experience. There are also suggestions for creating a group to serve several churches or community programs. “Julie Yarbrough has walked through the valley of the shadow of death and experienced the pain and anguish of great grief, and she knows firsthand the comfort and strength that only God can provide. I commend this remarkable grief ministry program to you highly.” James W. Moore, Pastor in Residence, Highland Park United Methodist Church, Dallas, Texas “With wisdom informed by her own experience and a warm regard for those who grieve, Julie Yarbrough guides the brokenhearted on an honest journey toward acceptance and hope. A refreshingly excellent resource for grief support.” Stephan Bauman, Senior Minister, Christ Church New York City “Julie Yarbrough weaves understanding, care, and comfort together in such a way that the seemingly intolerable becomes tolerable, one breath at a time. This resource provides everything you need to promote, establish, and conduct grief groups throughout the year.” Judith Bone, Director of Adult Discipleship, Brentwood United Methodist Church, Nashville, Tennessee "A gift to those who face the difficult journey through the grieving process. I highly recommend this program, not only for those who have lost, but also for those in the helping professions who offer guidance and counsel to the grieving." Ann Reese, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker




2019 Family Devotional - A Higher Calling


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"Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not," Jeremiah 33:3 KJV. It is with the most earnest faith that we, the children of God enter into the January 2019 season of consecration. We believe the word of God that emphatically states that we should call and he will hear and answer and ultimately give us revelations beyond our imagination. We urge you to join with us as we delve into this year's devotional entitled, A Higher Calling! In this edition you will learn ways to get to the place where God promised to show you things you have never seen before. A place where you will find fulfillment and become fully functional in the areas of your calling. Pastor A Thomas, Senior Pastor, calls on every child of God, every family as well as each member of the community, both young and old to a time of prayer, consecration and bible studies as you seek God for direction for your lives. Come on, let us go up to the mountain of his Holiness.