Author : Sammy Rhodes
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 19,7 MB
Release : 2020-03-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1684510422
Two of the greatest fears in life come in the form of questions we often ask ourselves but rarely say out loud: “Am I okay?” and “Do you love me?” The answer the Gospel gives us is both surprising and just what we need to hear: “No, you are not okay, and, yes, I love you.” Jesus holds these two truths about us together, and this is the good news we desperately need.
Author : Terry Wardle
Publisher : ACU Press/Leafwood Publishers
Page : pages
File Size : 17,96 MB
Release : 2021
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781684264711
You are invited on a journey of awakening, where the wonder of who you truly are is unleashed through the transforming power of Jesus Christ. One of the most important discoveries any of us will ever make is that the Christian life is not an achievement but an awakening--something initiated by God and empowered by his Spirit. It demands nothing more than that we position ourselves for the transformational journey that he intends. When we do this, a wonder is birthed inside of us that is a reflection of God himself. The acceptance and spiritual vibrancy we long for won't be won through personal effort. Good behavior and dedicated service within the church won't enable us to see who we really are. As important as these commitments may be, they are not prerequisites to experiencing intimacy with the Lord or to receiving affirmation of our self-worth. The truth is that God has already placed brilliance inside of us. We are one-of-a-kind works of art, uniquely valuable not by virtue of what we do but by virtue of who we are--beloved children gathered into the heart of the Father who has made us in his image. Unfortunately, many of us are clueless about our true identity because it is buried beneath layers of personal brokenness. From Broken to Beloved will lead you step-by-step, enabling you to say yes to the work Jesus wants to do within you. As you take one step after the other, you will begin to realize that "awakening" is not simply a beautiful concept but a healing experience that will enable you to see who you are so that you can receive everything God intends for your life.
Author : Henri J. M. Nouwen
Publisher : Crossroad
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 17,82 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780824519865
When Nouwen was asked by a secular Jewish friend to explain his faith in simple language, he responded with "Life of the Beloved, " which shows that all people, believers and nonbelievers, are beloved by God unconditionally.
Author : Sharon G. Thornton
Publisher : Wipf and Stock
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 13,66 MB
Release : 2022-11-17
Category :
ISBN : 9781666794922
Sharon Thornton gives pastoral theology new ears that hear the true depth and breadth of suffering. She dares to look beyond the accepted perspectives of pastoral theology to discern a new vision of hope made possible by the cross. Thornton brings pastoral theology into conversation with public theology, reading them from the perspective of the cross. When interpreted from its political standpoint, the cross offers new and challenging pastoral perspectives on the complex experiences of modern life. The cross of Christ names suffering for what it is, giving us a means of radically critiquing all attempts to camouflage, minimize, or distort the truth of pain. Sharing her experiences of ministering to those anguished by poverty and oppression, Thornton brings to light the external forces that contribute both directly and indirectly to human brokenness. And, through these same stories and the work of a faith community modeling alternative practices in pastoral care, she shows us that there is hope for healing.
Author : Paula McDonald
Publisher :
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 46,42 MB
Release : 2016-07-08
Category :
ISBN : 9781517759971
Divorce. Abandonment. Abuse. These are just some of the many traumatic issues modern women face. Often, such devastating events leave them feeling worthless and unloved. Their self-esteem plummets-many never fully recover and live life convinced they will never be loved again. Public speaker and Bible study author Paula L. McDonald understands. Over the course of her eventful life, she has endured the pressures of adoption and divorce. She survived two life-threatening tumors, the loss of a lung, and a near-death experience. At times she wanted to give up-but through it all, God never allowed her to quit. Beloved Not Broken is an eight-week Bible study program for women in which McDonald skillfully weaves her own stories of God's grace with those of the amazing women found in the Bible. McDonald, too, has experienced the pain of feeling unloved and broken...only to have her heart healed by divine love. The perfect Bible study companion for individuals or small groups, this testimony reminds women that they are precious beings loved more than they can ever fully comprehend. Learn to accept who you are right now-and find yourself growing ever closer to God and the strength only he can give.
Author : Bobby Schuller
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 29,33 MB
Release : 2018-05-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1400201691
You're not what you do. You're not what you have. You are not what others say about you. You are God's beloved. Are you ever concerned that you don’t deserve to love and be loved because you are continually having to prove yourself? In You Are Beloved, Bobby Schuller shows you how to let go of these fears and put your trust in the One who sees you for who you really are. Here is an easy to follow, proven path to personal dignity for all those who think they are not good enough no matter how much they achieve. This path is illuminated by the truths that it is not about what you accomplish, but what has already been accomplished for you; not about what you have, but what has already been provided; and not about who others say you are, but who God says you are. Know that you are valued, cared for, and embraced. You Are Beloved will help you rebuild your life as a response to that assurance.
Author : Holley Gerth
Publisher : Revell
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 46,57 MB
Release : 2017-10-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 144124526X
A fiercehearted woman looks life in the face and says, "You can't beat me." She knows love is a risk but reaches out anyway. She chases Jesus with a tender, world-changing wildness. She never gives in, never gives up, and never lets go. Best of all, the potential to be a fiercehearted woman is inside each and every woman on earth. In her most powerful book yet, beloved bestselling author Holley Gerth inspires her readers to become the stronger, braver, truer women they long to be by sharing personal stories of her own struggles and victories. As readers join Holley on this journey, they'll discover a freedom they never imagined could be theirs: the freedom to experience life, love, and faith to the fullest because fear can no longer hold them back. For the woman who is restless or longing for more, Fiercehearted is an invitation to the life God has always meant for her to embrace.
Author : Joseph P. Conway
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 34,83 MB
Release : 2020-11-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1725271478
American church participation has plummeted in recent decades. Abuse scandals and hypocrisy hang in the air. Weekly, I talk to friends and neighbors who have left church, even as many still identify as Christians. I get what they're saying. When I consider the pain that so many have experienced in church life, the body of Christ sure seems broken. It's no wonder many don't find church to be worth it. But maybe there's more to the story. As a child, my family experienced deep crisis. I felt alone and vulnerable. Into that void, the church stepped in. I discovered a family, a people that have my back and forever changed my life. Even now, I see tangible ways the church works for the common good. The church possesses a resilient beauty that continually pushes through the brokenness. If we love Jesus, we have to eventually ask what Jesus loves. Surprising to me at times, Jesus loves the church, despite her brokenness. If we learn to see what Jesus sees, we'll discover a powerful, often untapped means towards human flourishing. No other social group offers what the church offers. Yes, the church is broken, but there's more. She's beautiful.
Author : Erin Hawley
Publisher : NavPress
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 21,73 MB
Release : 2018-11-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1684281229
During what can be a demanding and confusing season of life for many women, Living Beloved offers young mothers a chance to grow in their identity as children of God simply by observing their own little ones. By examining the simple characteristics of a child—transparency, trust, joy, boldness, and more—moms will learn to see their relationship with God their Father in a new way. Author Erin Hawley encourages Christian moms to view early motherhood as a wonderful tutoring session from God, as a lesson in how to grow closer to Him and live “beloved” as His child. The biblical insights and personal stories will renew readers, help them move closer to the Lord, and enjoy life as His child during the everyday routine of mamahood. This insightful and warm-hearted book will nourish a mom’s soul as she nourishes her children. Living Beloved helps young mothers develop a stronger sense of identity as children of God, leading to renewed strength, grace, and wisdom for the journey of motherhood.
Author : Stephanie Spellers
Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 12,28 MB
Release : 2021-03-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1640654259
"This book will make a profound difference for the church in this moment in history." — The Most Reverend Michael B. Curry Sometimes it takes disruption and loss to break us open and call us home to God. It’s not surprising that a global pandemic and once-in-a-generation reckoning with white supremacy—on top of decades of systemic decline—have spurred Christians everywhere to ask who we are, why God placed us here and what difference that makes to the world. In this critical yet loving book, the author explores the American story and the Episcopal story in order to find out how communities steeped in racism, establishment, and privilege can at last fall in love with Jesus, walk humbly with the most vulnerable and embody beloved community in our own broken but beautiful way. The Church Cracked Open invites us to surrender privilege and redefine church, not just for the sake of others, but for our own salvation and liberation.
