Out of the Closet Into God's Arms


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The Skeletons in God's Closet


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How can a loving God send people to hell? Isn’t it arrogant to believe Jesus is the only way to God? What is up with holy war in the Old Testament? Many of us fear God has some skeletons in the closet. Hell, judgment, and holy war are hot topics for the Christian faith that have a way of igniting fierce debate far and wide. These hard questions leave many wondering whether God is really good and can truly be trusted. The Skeletons in God's Closet confronts our popular caricatures of these difficult topics with the beauty and power of the real thing. Josh Butler reveals that these subjects are consistent with, rather than contradictory to, the goodness of God. He explores Scripture to reveal the plotlines that make sense of these tough topics in light of God’s goodness. From fresh angles, Josh deals powerfully with such difficult passages as: The Lake of Fire Lazarus and the Rich Man The Slaughter of Canaanites in the Old Testament Ultimately, The Skeletons in God's Close uses our toughest questions to provoke paradigm shifts in how we understand our faith as a whole. It pulls the “skeletons out of God’s closet” to reveal they were never really skeletons at all.




Are You Ready?


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In the past, we have seen moves of God that were carried out by men in the flesh. This time when we hear the Spirit call, we are going to see every nation coming to Christ and saying, “I heard it! I heard it! I was praying, and God spoke to me. I want to be saved!” The world cannot get mankind together. None of their programs, none of their laws, none of their legislation, none of their marches have brought us together as one. Nothing but the blood of Jesus can bring together all men from every nation, tongue, and kindred. And now is the time! It is the time of the great ingathering of God’s elect. Nothing but the blood of Jesus can bring mankind together. ARE YOU READY?




The Harvest


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The harvest is past, the summer has ended, and we are not saved (Jeremiah 8:20).Bishop T.D. Jakes focuses on the problems plaguing the United States of America and addresses issues that many would rather not consider. Racism, though more sophisticated and attitudinal, is as prevalent as it was before the Civil Rights Bill. Homosexuality has become an acceptable alternative lifestyle. Degenerative social and moral issues result in sin and hopelessness-inside churches as well as outside. For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us... (1 Peter 4:17). God knows who is responsible for the breakdown and corrosion within our nation-the church. Until now, no one was willing to take responsibility for society's moral decay; and no one was offering any viable, long-lasting solutions. Today, Bishop Jakes shares how you can make a difference and bring in The Harvest for the glory of God.




How Unity Can Benefit


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This book is the product of my experience and research on the importance of unity. Years ago, my marriage was not working the way I wanted. Upon careful thought, I realized my wife and I were not Experience and research have shown that if six conditions can be met in any relationship, church, organization, or a nation, unity can be achieved and maintained. This book will show you all! If your relationship is not working well, dont give up, strive for unity. If your church is not growing or doing well dont give up, strive for unity. Even the almighty God is also working hard to unite all people to himself! This book would be good for couples, singles, Pastors and their church members, managers, Politicians and individuals. The reader will also learn that there are three main things to pursue in life in order to have a satisfactory, meaningful and complete life. Many people are not happy these days, some even end up committing suicide, this book can help! You will also learn some of the mistakes the man or the woman makes that can destroy unity in the relationship and how couples can set up financial and other guidelines in the family to bring about unity. The kind of leader a country gets depends on the lifestyle the people aspire? If the citizens want good life, they will get a good leader; if the citizens desire immoral bad lifestyle, they will get a bad leader! The book also enlists some of the mistakes church members, and Pastors make that hinder their blessings, growth, and unity in the church. How to know you have been called by God to be his servant, a pastor, a prophet, find out more! The reader will also discover that this world is heading toward a condition of harmony, peace, and unity, but science and many people have not been able to understand this process so far. Why? This is because science is limited although useful. Individuals, families and nations will benefit greatly if they turn to God for help than to live without the influence of God!




The Armor of God - Bible Study Book


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The Armor of God, more than merely a biblical description of the believer's inventory, is an action plan for putting it on and developing a personalized strategy to secure victory.




Escaping God's Closet


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He survived a turbulent childhood in war-torn London, earned degrees with honors from Cambridge University, was ordained in the Church of England, became an Anglican worker-priest, and emigrated to the United States. He has been a prolific broadcaster for the BBC, helped organize the Public Broadcasting System in America, was a founding chairman of National Public Radio, and became a senior management consultant for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. He designed and directed the first system of suicide and crisis counseling centers in California (a model for later centers nationwide) and helped found the Parsonage, an Episcopalian ministry on behalf of gay rights in the Castro section of San Francisco. And all the while, Bernard Duncan Mayes struggled to reconcile his views on sexuality--and his experience as a gay man--with his theological and cultural beliefs. In an entirely honest and engaging voice, Mayes offers considerably more than autobiographical recollections of his life as priest, journalist, university teacher and administrator, and gay rights activist. Throughout Escaping God's Closet, Bernard Mayes recounts how social and doctrinal oppression posed fundamental challenges to his own belief system, but led him to revelations about sexuality, Christianity, and the nature of human existence itself.




The Secret to Experiencing God's Presence


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How Believers Can Experience God's Presence Every Day It's easy to feel close to God while worshiping in church, raising our voices and our hearts with other believers as his presence permeates the atmosphere. Unfortunately, for many Christians, this is the only place they experience God's presence. But the Sunday morning experience shouldn't be the exception; it should be the norm. With wisdom and insights gained from years as a pastor and worship leader, John Belt has helped thousands of believers overcome seasons of spiritual dryness and encounter God's presence every day--and he can help you do the same. Full of inspiring stories and practical tools, this book outlines simple steps to experiencing God personally, reveals potential roadblocks, and gives you the keys to overcoming them. Here is the secret to experiencing God's presence and living victoriously and abundantly every single day.




Gods and Angels


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After bouncing from one foster home to the next for most of her childhood, Lyla is finally happy with her life as a NYC psychic. She has a job, friends, and a very close best friend/sometime lover. But her life is upended when she finds out that everything she believes about her past, her family, and her place in the world is a lie, and that her entire life has been orchestrated by creatures she never even knew existed. But before she can take her place in a world in which gods and angels are an everyday reality, she will have to face her traumatic past and learn how to grieve and move on.




Women Living Well


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Women desire to live well. However, living well in this modern world is a challenge. The pace of life, along with the new front porch of social media, has changed the landscape of our lives. Women have been told for far too long that being on the go and accumulating more things will make their lives full. As a result, we grasp for the wrong things in life and come up empty. God created us to walk with him; to know him and to be loved by him. He is our living well and when we drink from the water he continually provides, it will change us. Our marriages, our parenting, and our homemaking will be transformed. Mommy-blogger Courtney Joseph is a cheerful realist. She tackles the challenge of holding onto vintage values in a modern world, starting with the keys to protecting our walk with God. No subject is off-limits as she moves on to marriage, parenting, and household management. Rooted in the Bible, her practical approach includes tons of tips that are perfect for busy moms, including: Simple Solutions for Studying God’s Word How to Handle Marriage, Parenting, and Homemaking in a Digital Age 10 Steps to Completing Your Husband Dealing With Disappointed Expectations in Motherhood Creating Routines that Bring Rest Pursuing the Discipline and Diligence of the Proverbs 31 Woman There is nothing more important than fostering your faith, building your marriage, training your children, and creating a haven for your family. Women Living Well is a clear and personal guide to making the most of these precious responsibilities.