God's House Rules


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Bastian reaches back to the matchless story of Adam and Eve and then gives couples and families simple but profound biblical truths from "house rules" written by the Apostle Paul to the early church.




House Rules


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What starts at home changes the world.Home provides us lessons, examples, and scars that affect us for the rest of our lives-and through us, the world.How do we follow Jesus at home? The Bible tells us about God's great love for humanity and the sacrificial death of his Son. But it also reveals God's expectations for what Christian homes should be like. House Rules is intended for believers who seek to apply Jesus' teaching to our home relationships, marriage frustrations, parenting problems, and conflict resolution.What values should a Christian home focus on? What lessons should we be teaching each other? What principles inform our conversations with our spouses? What do our kids need to know and do as we try to raise them in the "discipline and instruction of the Lord"?House Rules calls attention to ten biblical guidelines which, when taught and lived, will change the world.




God's House Rules


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The family today - not only in society generally, but also in the church - is facing an unprecedented number of challenges and choices. Where can families turn for help in sorting through all the confusion? "God's House Rules" is a good place to start. In this book, Donald N. Bastian reaches back to the matchless story of Adam and Eve and then gives couples and families simple but profound biblical truths from "house rules" written by the Apostle Paul to the early church. The book covers such topics as: . How Adam got his wife . Submission is for everyone . What God says to children (and their parents) . Recovering fatherhood . The family at work Complete with deep biblical insights and compelling illustrations, "God's House Rules" is sure to transform and enrich your family life. Donald N. Bastian, bishop emeritus of the Free Methodist Church of North America, is widely regarded as an inspired preacher, wise overseer of the church, and outstanding writer. Throughout his ministry he has spoken with particular urgency on the biblical vision of marriage and the family. His own vision is informed by a unique blend of biblical and pastoral insight, and his treasured experiences as a husband, father, and grandfather.




Intentional Faith


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Megachurch pastor Allen Jackson invites readers on a 100-day adventure of experiencing God through ten biblical practices that will reignite their faith and transform their lives. Many Christians experience low points in their faith, times when their spiritual lives have grown cold, stagnant, or routine. They feel frustrated and desperate to reconnect with God. Yet encouragement alone is not enough. We need God's power to bring transformation, and we need specific tools and a focused intent to know the Lord. Drawing upon years of pastoral ministry and his own experience, Allen Jackson has developed a 100-day plan to reinvigorate a believer's life, organized around ten declarations of intent, including: I Intend to Grow Spiritually, I Intend to Read the Gospels I Intend to Pray Daily I Intend to Honor God in My Home, and I Intend to Work with Integrity. A simple investment of twenty minutes a day will create an unstoppable momentum in readers' lives. Their hearts are opened to new possibilities with God where his purposes unfold and where the fruit of his rewards are found.




A Stranger in the House of God


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Growing up the son of agnostics, John Koessler saw a Catholic church on one end of the street and a Baptist on the other. In the no-man’s land between the two, this curious outside wondered about the God they worshipped—and began a lifelong search to comprehend the grace and mystery of God. A Stranger in the House of God addresses fundamental questions and struggles faced by spiritual seekers and mature believers. Like a contemporary Pilgrim’s Progress, it traces the author’s journey and explores his experiences with both charismatic and evangelical Christianity. It also describes his transformation from religious outsider to ordained pastor. John Koessler provides a poignant and often humorous window into the interior of the soul as he describes his journey from doubt and struggle with the church to personal faith




Behavior in the House of God


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Looking to Christ: The Book of Hebrews


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Get ready to make the book of Hebrews your new favorite book of the Bible with the help of Looking to Christ, an insightful evangelical study guide. You will be encouraged to keep the faith by focusing on the person and work of Jesus Christ, imitating the faith of Old Testament heroes, and putting your faith into practice in spite of the challenges and doubts you face. As your assurance of faith grows stronger, you will be better prepared to joyfully persevere throughout life, no matter what. Every lesson in Looking to Christ gives background information, asks questions, and applies the truth of Scripture with a common-sense approach that makes Hebrews accessible to all levels of Bible students. Allow yourself to be transformed from the inside out: - Fill your mind with the truth of who Christ is and what He has done. - Let your heart be inspired by the example of faithful believers. - Give evidence of faith by your attitude and behavior. Whether this is your first time studying Hebrews or your twentieth, there are always new and deeper insights waiting for you. It is time to grab your Bible and a pen, sit down with Looking to Christ, and expect good things.










Perspectives on the Rule of St. Benedict


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"A commentary on parts of the Rule of St. Benedict (prologue and chapters 53, 58, 72, and 73)"--Provided by publisher.