Okay God


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From around the world, from all walks of life, come the few who respond to the invitation of God to be His child. They bring their guilt, bondage, suffering, and sadness. They accept the cleaning of Jesus' shed blood. Then they are free to lift their heads and walk in the light. They walk through life with a heart that says "Abba Father," and they experience the power of God and His quiet voice guides them. It can happen to anyone who desires to be at home in Heaven forever.




Okay, God... Really? God's Love When Life Doesn't Go As Planned


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God is good. Multiple sclerosis is not. When Rhonda Hengst imagined what her life would look like in the future, she thought she’d get married, have a few children, live in a nice home, and have a happy life. She didn’t account for multiple sclerosis. Though her plans changed, God’s plan for her life became ever clearer. Looking back on the frustration surrounding her diagnosis and how she and her family coped with the world-shaking news of such a huge change to come, Rhonda recounts the strength she found in God and the plan she knew He had in store for her. Though difficult at times, she summoned the courage to put her trust and faith in the Father she knew would never push her further than she could bear. Looking ever onward in her journey of complete healing and faith, Rhonda has become stronger than ever before as she finds her medicine and hope in God above and shares her message of the importance of being unconditionally faithful and believing in her healing no matter what.




Is it Okay to Call God "mother"


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"This book is a "tour de force." It is simply magnificent" witty, scholarly, profoundly persuasive, blunt, prophetic, and convicting this slow-to-believe disciple all over the place." " Brennan Manning, Author of "The Ragamuffin Gospel" "I'm not sure what to make of it all, but Paul Smith gives the best arguments I have ever come across for calling God Mother. For anyone struggling with how far we should go in using inclusive language, this is "must" reading. " Tony Campolo, Eastern College "With tender power and wit, Paul Smith challenges the church to biblical fidelity and justice in its worship language. How encouraging it is to hear an evangelical male voice affirm the necessity of feminine images of God! This outstanding book so clearly and convincingly demonstrates the biblical imperative for inclusive God-language that the Christian community can no longer ignore it." " Jann Aldredge-Clanton, Ph.D., Chaplain, Baylor University Medical Center, Author of "God and Gender" and "God: A Word for Girls and Boys"




Okay, God, What's Next?


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Okay, God, What's Next? tries to do two things: one, to encourage a return to the original principles called grammatico-historico hermeneutics; second, to apply and illustrate these principles in a difficult prophecy passage in the book of Revelation that has caused among Bible teachers more heat than light. Most theologians and Bible teachers would affirm that hermeneutics or the principles governing biblical interpretation is the prince of the theological discipline. Out of one's interpretative process comes systematics, biblical theology, ethics, pastoral theology, evangelism, prophecy studies, homiletics, and practical application for Christian living. Hermeneutics is the foundation, the genesis, the beginning point of biblical exploration. It determines the outcome. The author looks at Revelation 5""8, the seven seals vision, to illustrate and apply a natural, time-honored, and simple principle of biblical interpretation. This little book in your hands does not touch when future events may happen. No date setting. Only God knows. It does touch God's sovereign plans and asks what? What's next? Since God is absolutely sovereign and events will happen just as he has planned, what seems to be the next thing on his agenda for the earth and people? Does the Bible reveal it? Can we know? Well, maybe. It is hoped this book will be used in home Bible study groups or prayer groups as a stimulus toward deeper study into hermeneutics or the book of Revelation or both.




Okay God, Let's Talk


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For childrenaEUR"and even for some adultsaEUR"the Bible can be a large, intimidating, and confusing book. For some, their only activity with the Bible is taking it to Sunday school to earn a sticker or other token.The Bible is GodaEUR(tm)s Word, God speaking to us. Reading it allows us to hear what God is saying to us. But how can you get a young student to read it? And if you do, isnaEUR(tm)t it too confusing for that age group? And if you do get them to read it, can you as a parent or guardian explain to a first, second, third, or fourth grader what the verses say?Reading the Bible should be a conversation between God and us. Not only do we need to read GodaEUR(tm)s Word, but in our conversation with him, we also need to respond in prayer. The two go together.Okay, God, LetaEUR(tm)s Talk aids in all of these areas. It gets the child involved in looking up and reading the verse of the day in his or her own Bible. It is a reading exercise as well as a Bible exercise. Each verse has a short commentary written for the parent or guardian to explain what the verse says. Also included each day is a place for the child to write his or her prayer request; hence, it becomes a conversation.Fifteen minutes each day, sharing GodaEUR(tm)s Word with your child can transform young lives and build strong parent or guardian relations. Okay, God, letaEUR(tm)s talk.




It Will be Okay


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For many children, the idea of growing up creates fears that are sometimes real and sometimes imagined. How can kids learn that even when they face new and unfamiliar situations, they don't have to be afraid? Written by New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst, It Will Be Okay will help kids discover that, in the end, it really will be okay because we have a God who is good and kind and always with us. Little Seed and Little Fox are facing big changes and brand-new circumstances--and they don't like it one bit! Through this unlikely friendship, children will discover that no matter how scared or anxious they are about something new or unknown, God is always with them. This picture book is a helpful resource for children, ages 4 to 8, who: are struggling with anxiety or fear have recently suffered the loss of a loved one are facing bullying or are having a hard time coping with a move are making a transition between homes such as foster care or adoption The whimsical art by Natalia Moore will put a smile on kids' faces and put their minds at ease. Just as Little Seed and Little Fox learn to trust that the Farmer is good and kind, children will also learn to trust God. In the end, it will be okay because God is always with us.




Crushing


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Follow God's process for growth and learn how you can benefit from life's challenging experiences with this book by bestselling inspirational author T.D. Jakes. In this insightful book, #1 New York Times bestselling author T.D. Jakes wrestles with the age-old questions: Why do the righteous suffer? Where is God in all the injustice? In his most personal offering yet, Bishop Jakes tells crushing stories from his own journey-the painful experience of learning his young teenage daughter was pregnant, the agony of watching his mother succumb to Alzheimer's, and the shock and helplessness he felt when his son had a heart attack. Bishop Jakes wants to encourage you that God uses difficult, crushing experiences to prepare you for unexpected blessings. If you are faithful through suffering, you will be surprised by God's joy, comforted by His peace, and fulfilled with His purpose. Crushing will inspire you to have hope, even in your most difficult moments. If you trust in God and lean on Him during setbacks, He will lead you through.




Everything Is Ok. Love, God


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Have you ever wondered if that rainbow in the sky was just for you? Or felt the Cardinal that shows up at JUST the right time, is a loved one you miss visiting you from heaven? We have all had "coincidences" we cannot explain that make us pause and think "Could God be reaching out to me?" The answer is yes. This book reaches out to children and points points them toward God. It is an inspiring look at what can happen when we pay attention. We are never alone. God and our loved ones are always sending us signs. Life can be hard, but God is always trying to tell us .... Everything is OK. In this story, Rebecca's grandpa dies, even after she prays for him not to. The book reveals what happens when Rebecca changes her prayer and shares her story.




How to Hear from God


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In the hustle and bustle of today's busy world, sometimes it's hard enough to hear yourself think, much less take a minute to stop and listen for the voice of God. But learning to recognize God's voice and the many ways in which He speaks is vital for following His plan. In How to Hear from God, Joyce Meyer shows readers that God reaches out to people every day, seeking a partnership with them to offer guidance and love. She reveals the ways in which God delivers His word and the benefits of asking God for the sensitivity to hear His voice. Joyce asks the question, "Are you listening?" and shares how to do just that.




Angels in the ER Volume 2


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“Dr. Lesslie, have you really seen angels in the ER?” It’s in the darkest places that God’s light shines the brightest. In this follow-up to the hugely popular Angels in the ER, Dr. Robert D. Lesslie shares more of his life-changing emergency room encounters with nurses, doctors, patients, friends, and strangers who served as God’s hands in the direst circumstances. You’ll be deeply moved by these tales of triumph and tragedy from the ER frontline, as well as by the profound faith that sustained Dr. Lesslie for more than 30 years on the job. As you read this collection of fast-paced, real-life encounters, you’ll witness what life’s greatest hardships reveal about God’s greatest wonders. Angels in the ER Volume 2 will leave you awed and amazed by the fortitude of the human spirit, and most of all, by God’s divine handiwork in the lives of the people He loves.