Everyday Obedience


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Most of us know that our lives have purpose. But somehow day-to-day moments cloud our perspective and we lose sight of God’s grace and purpose for our life. Everyday Obedience—an easy-to-use, four-week study—will help you better understand the correlation of how God’s grace coupled with your obedience leads you to unexpected freedom as you walk forward in holy living. In as few as 15 minutes a day, discover God’s purpose for you as offered through Colossians 3:1–17. As you gain new understanding of the rich truths of these verses, you will soon find yourself longing to respond to God’s grace through joyful obedience to Him, and the world around will want the freedom you have as well. Designed for women who are pressed for time but crave more depth from their Bible study, Everyday Obedience offers a relevant and lasting approach for reading and understanding Scripture as you work through the FOCUS method each week: F—Foundation: Enjoy Every Word O—Observation: Look at the Details C—Clarification: Uncover the Original Meaning U—Utilization: Discover the Connections S—Summation: Respond to God’s Word Focus on quality, not quantity—no fear or intimidation. Make each minute of your valuable time count, and find a renewed enjoyment and connection with God’s Word.




Immediate Obedience


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Listen and obey: These words transformed Rod Loy's relationship with God. He wondered what would happen if he became more sensitive to the voice of God and immediately obeyed whatever God told him to do. Through his story, Rod describes the thrill and the challenge of walking hand in hand with the King of the universe.God gives us specific assignments in the ordinary course of every day--even, and especially, in the mundane and the frustrating events. When we grasp that truth, every moment will become infused with the possibility that God may do something unexpected and spectacular at any moment.Jesus delighted in doing the Father's will and showering His love on people. In the same way, when your heart is aligned with His, you'll delight in doing His will--fully and immediately--and seeing Him use you to touch the lives of those around you.Get ready to hear God clearly and to obey immediately.




God of Deliverance - Bible Study Book


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"Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who did not know Joseph" (Exodus 1:8). With that introduction, we enter into the story of the Hebrew people in the Book of Exodus. No longer under the protection of their forefather Joseph, the children of Israel became slaves to the Egyptians. But God was raising up a deliverer in Moses, to lead His people from bondage to freedom so they could worship Him. In this 10-session verse-by-verse study of Exodus 1-18, journey alongside God's people from Egypt to Mt. Sinai to unpack the deeper meaning behind stories that may already be familiar to you: the struggle of God's people in slavery to the Egyptians, the birth and life of Moses, the plagues God leveled against Pharaoh, and God's great provision in the parting of the Red Sea. Discover how God fights for His children and prioritizes their worship of Him above all else. Additional purchase or renting of the video teaching sessions is recommended for the best experience of this Bible study book. Features: Leader helps to guide questions and discussions within small groups Personal study segments to complete among 10 weeks of group sessions Ten essential teaching videos, approximately 30-45 minutes per session, available for purchase or rent Benefits: Learn the deeper theological implications of stories you've known for years. Understand how God protects His children and prioritizes their worship of Him above all else. Explore how God provided deliverance for His children to be able to worship Him freely and how it affects our lives today.




A Long Obedience in the Same Direction


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Since Eugene Peterson first wrote this spiritual formation classic nearly forty years ago, hundreds of thousands of Christians have been inspired by Peterson's prophetic and pastoral wisdom and the call to deeper discipleship found in the Songs of Ascents (Psalms 120-134). This special commemorative edition includes a new preface taken from Leif Peterson's eulogy at his father's memorial service.




Risky Obedience


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A Risky Obedience When the Bisset family of Motherwell, Scotland emigrated to America in 1930 they could not have imagined what lay ahead. The Great Depression held the world in its grip. It was no time to be starting over in a new country. But Charles and Mary Elizabeth Bisset believed the future was in God's hands and so long as they were in His will, God would take care of them. Their two youngest sons, Peter and John, became ministers and went on to found the Peter and John Radio Fellowship in Baltimore. Their daily radio program named Every Day With Jesus continued for 48 years. Today, Peter and John Ministries (PJM) include 95.1 SHINE-FM and WRBS-AM, and River Valley Ranch (RVR), a large youth camp founded in 1952 by Peter and John. They also undertook a ministry of Christian literature at Trustworthy Bookstore in Baltimore for over 40 years. The extraordinary faith and large ministry vision of Peter and John are central to this inspiring story of how God used two Scottish brothers to accomplish His purposes. As you read, remember that the same God who faithfully guided Peter and John and provided for them during good times and bad, promises to do the same for all who fully trust in him. Who is like you, O Lord, among the gods? Who is like you, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? You stretched out Your right hand; the earth swallowed them. You in Your mercy have led forth the people whom You have redeemed: You have guided them in Your strength to Your holy habitation Exodus 15:11-13




The Force of Obedience


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The events that took place in Tunisia in January 2011 were the spark igniting the uprisings that swept across North Africa and the Middle East, toppling dictators and leading to violent conflict and tense stand-offs. What was it about this small country in North Africa that enabled it to play this exceptional role? This book is a deeply informed account of the exercise of power in Tunisia in the run-up to the revolt that forced its authoritarian ruler, Ben Ali, into exile. It analyses the practices of domination and repression that were pervasive features of everyday life in Tunisia, showing how the debt economy and the systems of social solidarity and welfare created forms of subjection and mutual dependence between rulers and ruled, enabling the reader to understand how a powerful protest movement could develop despite tight control by police and party. For those wishing to understand the extraordinary events unfolding across the Arab world, this rich, subtle and insightful book is the indispensable starting point.




Perseverance


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Six studies, based on Eugene Peterson's classic on Christian commitment, A Long Obedience in the Same Direction, encourage you to continue in the path Christ has set before you.




The School of Obedience


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On Obedience


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This compact book, one of Adrienne von Speyr's last works, dives into the mystery of Christian obedience, thus bringing the reader into the heart of authentic Christian love. Profoundly misunderstood in our time, obedience is not just a vow for monks and nuns. Nor does it mean domination, an automatic response of a slave or puppet. Rather, it is the free, creative, and open-hearted response of a perceptive child of God. Obedience flows through the very core of reality in all its breadth: heaven and earth, God and creation, Christ and man. It colors the life of the family, the life of man in the world, the life of the Christian before God, and even the life of God himself, because obedience means, above all, listening. Only in obedience does joy, indeed life, become possible. Von Speyr, with a marvelous clarity, precision, and practicality, reveals at once the widest expanses and the subtlest shades of Christian obedience, uncovering for the reader a new path to prayer and to Triune love. And this is a path for all, lay and consecrated alike.




Everyday Supernatural


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Most Christians believe in God’s power, yet few see evidence of the supernatural in their lives. Mike Pilavachi and Andy Croft believe that God wants each of his followers to know the work of the Holy Spirit. In Everyday Supernatural, they explore: How to live a Spirit-filled life that is consistent with Scripture How to use the gifts of the Spirit as everyday tools Practical ideas for prayer Why sometimes healing doesn’t happen Ways to show dependence upon the Holy Spirit Everyday Supernatural is an engaging, biblically based invitation to make supernatural power a part of everyday life. Now includes a Small Group Study Guide.