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Walking With God: Forty Steps of Faith and Fellowship

Author : Rick Anton

Publisher : Rick Anton

Page : 147 pages

File Size : 36,79 MB

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Category : Religion

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Welcome to a journey through the depths of Christian discipleship. This book is designed for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the Christian faith and to live out its principles more fully. Whether you are new to the faith or have been walking with the Lord for years, the pages of this book aim to guide, challenge, and inspire you in your spiritual journey. The Purpose of This Book The Christian life is rich and multifaceted, encompassing private devotion, community involvement, moral challenges, and spiritual warfare. It requires wisdom, strength, and courage that can only come from a deep and abiding relationship with Christ. This book aims to provide you with the biblical insights and practical tools needed to navigate the complexities of living as a faithful Christian in today's world. Each chapter of this book tackles an essential aspect of Christian living, from foundational practices like prayer and Bible study to more complex issues like handling conflict, overcoming sin, and engaging with the world in a God-honoring way. The goal is not merely to inform but to transform—encouraging you to apply what you learn in real and meaningful ways. What to Expect This book is divided into forty chapters, each focusing on a different topic crucial for Christian growth and maturity. These include: Deepening Your Prayer Life: Learn how to cultivate a vibrant prayer life that connects you deeply with God. Understanding and Applying Scripture: Gain tools for interpreting and applying the Bible in ways that shape your thinking and actions. Living Out the Fruit of the Spirit: Explore how to manifest love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control in your daily interactions. Navigating Trials and Suffering: Discover biblical strategies for enduring hardships with grace and hope. The Christian’s Role in Society: Consider how to effectively engage in social issues and be a light in the world. Each chapter includes scriptural insights, practical advice, and questions for reflection or discussion, making this book suitable for both personal study and group settings. How to Use This Book To get the most out of this book, approach it with an open heart and a willing spirit. Allow the Holy Spirit to guide your reading and reflection. You may choose to progress through the chapters sequentially or focus on specific sections that address your immediate needs. For those in leadership, teaching, or small group settings, this book can serve as a comprehensive resource for guiding others in their faith journey. The topics covered are ideal for developing sermon series, Bible study materials, or discussion groups. A Prayer for Your Journey As you embark on this exploration of Christian living, may you be enriched and empowered by the truths of Scripture. May you grow in wisdom, strengthen in faith, and overflow with love for God and others. Above all, may your walk with Christ be ever more intimate, your life ever more aligned with His will, and your heart ever more attuned to the leading of His Spirit. Let us begin this journey together, walking in faith, and growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.



The Big Deal of Taking Small Steps to Move Closer to God

Author : Vashti McKenzie

Publisher : FaithWords

Page : 209 pages

File Size : 49,68 MB

Release : 2017-05-16

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1455596558

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THE BIG DEAL... shows how to develop a stronger relationship with God and more effective spiritual lifestyle by taking small steps that lead to big changes. Been running for Jesus a long time (I'm not tired yet) Been singing for Jesus a long time (I'm not tired yet) Been running by day and praying by night (I'm not tired yet) I've gotta get going, it's a mighty hard fight (No...I'm not tired yet) I've been serving God a long time (I'm not tired yet) I've been living for God a long time (I'm not tired yet) I've been praying to the Lord a long time (I'm not tired yet) It's an uphill journey but all I've got to say is (I'm not tired yet) The old spiritual song lifts you, but you are tired. Or maybe you're bored. You're still going to church. You're still praying. You're still serving. You're still giving. Deep within you, faith remains. But you feel a longing. You're not seeking fireworks. You're not a pew-sitter, safe in some spiritual comfort zone, looking for a thrill from the Lord. Your trust in God is secure. But you feel a longing for something more, deeper, fresher. If you've ignored these innermost feelings thinking they're no big deal, this basic yet dynamic program that Bishop Vashti McKenzie has implemented in more than two hundred churches with astounding results is for you. Individuals who have had many years of Christian life discovered a renewed sense of calling and purpose. Even new believers were invigorated in their faith-building process. Bishop McKenzie prescribes very small changes-such as adding a mere thirty seconds of prayer daily-that lead to radical closeness to God. And building an enjoyable, meaningful relationship with the Almighty doesn't mean striving for perfection. Small steps-but meaningful steps-collectively evolve into intimacy with God. And the big deal result is greater ability to biblically address life challenges. The big deal is that you're even more available to serve family, church, and community: truly in "no ways tired." Increasing spirituality is incremental, not monumental. Mustard-seed-like increases in positive actions (and corresponding decreases in negative ones) yield mountain-moving growth!



Forty Steps Closer to God

Author : Bushra Bajwa

Publisher :

Page : 144 pages

File Size : 42,19 MB

Release : 2019-02-07

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 9781796222111

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Read about the wise ways of Prophet Muhammad (May peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). "Forty Steps Closer to God" is a must-read for all Muslim teenagers. It contains a careful selection of forty hadith that present the mode of life of the Holy Prophet (May peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) who God chose to be the perfect example for humankind. The selected forty hadith were chosen to provide both examples of Prophet Muhammad's (May peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) relationship with God as well as his relationship with his fellow beings. Adopting the habits demonstrated in these forty hadith would not only bring one closer to God but would also lead to more peaceful societies.Written for high-school and college-aged students, covering a variety of interesting and essential topics, with clear and concise explanations on each hadith, and study questions to further the reader's knowledge, this pocket guide would be ideal for a book club or religious study group.



Forty Steps to Forever

Author : Razia Batool Najafi

Publisher :

Page : pages

File Size : 31,27 MB

Release : 2019-11-30

Category :

ISBN : 9781733061919

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A modern day guide to being a practically cherished and adored spouse on the path of Ahlulbait (as)





40 Days

Author : Dennis Edwin Smith

Publisher : Review and Herald Pub Assoc

Page : 142 pages

File Size : 13,10 MB

Release : 2010

Category : Religion

ISBN : 0828025444

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Do you desire a more meaningful study and prayer life?Do you feel the need to reach out to others for Christ?If so, youve come to the right place.This book contains 40 days of devotional studies designed to strengthen your relationship with Christ and enable you to lead others to Him. God wants to do something significant in your life, too. Not only does He long to draw you into closer fellowship with HimHe also wants to minister to others through you. And as you spend 40 amazing days with God, He will prepare you for earths final crisis and Christs long-anticipated second coming.



40 Days of Decrease

Author : Alicia Britt Chole

Publisher : Thomas Nelson

Page : 268 pages

File Size : 30,41 MB

Release : 2016-01-05

Category : Religion

ISBN : 0718077075

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What if you fasted regret? What if your friends fasted comparison? What if your generation fasted escapism? What if your community fasted spectatorship? Trigger a spiritual revolution with this daily devotional for Lent. Decrease life's unnecessary details and increase your relationship with the Lord so you can live in awe of Christ's resurrection! 40 Days of Decrease is a guide for those hungering for a fresh Lenten/Easter experience. Dr. Alicia Britt Chole guides you through a study of Jesus’ uncommon and uncomfortable call to abandon the world’s illusions, embrace His kingdom’s realities, and journey cross-ward and beyond. Containing readings, refection questions, daily fasts, ancient quotes, and more, each day offers a meaningful consideration of Jesus’ journey and then invites you into a daily fast of heart-clutter—the stuff that sticks to your soul and weighs you down. You can begin your forty-day journey any time of the year, but you may find it especially meaningful as a Lenten preparation to live in awe of Jesus’ resurrection. Each daily, 1000-word entry includes a: Devotion based on Jesus’ life Reflection question to guide journaling or group discussion Heart fast to inspire a tangible response Thought-provoking Lenten quote Optional sidebar into the historical development of Lent Suggested reading that takes you from John 12 to John 21 Journaling space for reflection In the same way self cannot satisfy self no matter how long it feasts, self cannot starve self no matter how long it fasts. Decrease—like increase—is only holy when its destination is love. Dare to live awed by Christ’s resurrection!



Four Hundred and Forty Steps to the Sea

Author : Sara Alexander

Publisher : Kensington Books

Page : 445 pages

File Size : 11,53 MB

Release : 2018-08-28

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1496715497

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“Family secrets and a transportive Italian setting keep the reader thoroughly immersed, making for a satisfying story of one woman’s coming-of-age.” —Publishers Weekly Nestled into the cliffs in southern Italy’s Amalfi coast, Positano is an artist’s vision, with rows of brightly hued houses perched above the sea and picturesque staircases meandering up and down the hillside. Santina, still a striking woman despite old age and the illness that saps her last strength, is spending her final days at her home, Villa San Vito. The magnificent eighteenth-century palazzo is very different from the tiny house in which she grew up. And as she decides its fate, she must confront the choices that led her here so long ago . . . In 1949, Positano is as yet undiscovered by tourists, a beautiful, secluded village shaking off the dust of war. Hoping to escape poverty, young Santina takes domestic work in London, ultimately becoming a housekeeper to a distinguished British major and his creative, impulsive wife, Adeline. When they move to Positano, Santina returns with them, raising their daughter as Adeline’s mental health declines. With each passing year, Santina becomes more deeply enmeshed within the family, trying to navigate her complicated feelings for a man who is much more than an employer—while hiding secrets that could shatter the only home she knows . . . “Pick up this book to be swept away like a frothy Mediterranean wave, with its melodic writing style that’s richly filled with beautiful imagery in a setting so sunny and beautiful you will be transported!” —Beachcombing Magazine



Forty Days on the Mountain

Author : Stephen Smallman

Publisher :

Page : 160 pages

File Size : 41,20 MB

Release : 2016-01

Category : Religion

ISBN : 9781629951164

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Do you want to know God deeply? Try learning from someone who spoke to him face to face. This forty-day journey alongside Moses points to Gods glory revealed in Christ.



Christ Walk

Author : Anna Fitch Courie

Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.

Page : 241 pages

File Size : 14,23 MB

Release : 2014-12

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN : 081923169X

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• Pairs physical training and spiritual practices together in an easy-to-use format • Perfect for a 40-day Lenten devotion or beginning a new fitness program • For a truly ecumenical audience What’s better than feeding your soul while developing healthy practices for your body and mind? Christ Walk outlines a 40-day program for individuals and groups to focus on improving physical health while engaging in spiritual and mental reflection and growth. Individuals and groups select different biblical routes to complete (through walking, running, biking, etc.), while reading a reflective passage on health and spirituality each day of the journey. Each chapter is a daily meditation on different aspects of mind, body, and spiritual health tied to biblical teachings and Christian traditions. The appendices include options for groups and individuals to transform their Christ Walk experience from journey to journey.



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