Author : Ron Waterman
Publisher : Bridge Logos Fndtn
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 13,87 MB
Release : 2011-06-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781610360975
The former heavyweight mixed martial artist recounts his struggles with temptations in various forms and how he overcame them through the love of Jesus.
Author : Christian D Piatt
Publisher : Chalice Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,47 MB
Release : 2011-06-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780827202696
. Did Jesus ever have sex? . Was Jesus ever wrong? . Do people have to choose to follow Jesus to go to heaven? Ever get the feeling that you can't ask those kinds of questions at church? But if we can't ask the tough, keep-you-awake-at-night questions within our faith communities, then what good are those communities? Listen in as more than a dozen contributors-whose ranks include a lawyer, a recovering achiever/lapsed vegetarian, ministers (ordained and not ordained), and more-discuss the questions your Sunday school teachers were afraid to answer. Also look for Banned Questions about the Bible, available at www.chalicepress.com, and e-mail your own "banned" questions to [email protected] for future books. Banned Questions series editor Christian Piatt is a managing editor for PULP, an independent alt-monthly publication for southern Colorado; a musician, spoken word artist, and cofounder of Milagro Christian Church in Pueblo, Colorado; cocreator and coeditor of the WTF? (Where's the Faith?) book series; contributor to theooze.com and Red Letter Christians blog; and author of the upcoming Pregmancy: A Dad, a Little Dude, and a Due Date.
Author : Matthew Polly
Publisher : Avery
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 32,41 MB
Release : 2012-10-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 159240619X
An aging amateur takes his shot at glory in the world of mixed martial arts. As a younger man, Matthew Polly traveled to the Shaolin Temple in China and spent two years training with the monks who had invented the ancient art of kung fu. Fifteen years later, his weakness for Chinese takeout and Jack Daniel’s had taken its toll. Firmly into middle age and far removed from his past athletic triumphs, Polly decided to risk it all one last time. Out of shape and over the hill, he jumped headlong into the world of MMA. In Tapped Out, Polly chronicles his grueling yet redeeming two-year journey through an often misunderstood sport. From Thailand to Russia, Manhattan to Las Vegas, Polly studied with the best trainers, concluding with a six-month fight camp at Randy Couture’s legendary gym. He explores the history of fighting sports and joins a fascinating subculture of men who roll around on sweaty mats with one another in appreciation of the purity of contained combat. And in the end, Polly straps on the gloves, gets into the cage, and squares off with a fighter fifteen years younger. An honest and humorous look at a hard-core sport, Tapped Out is a fascinating look into the fastest growing sport in America and what it takes to be an MMA fighter.
Author : Yvonne Orji
Publisher : Worthy Books
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 27,39 MB
Release : 2021-05-25
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1546012699
Thriving stand-up comic and actress Yvonne Orji—best known as Issa Rae's BFF on the HBO series, Insecure—shares the secrets to living the life of your dreams. Yvonne Orji has never shied away from being unapologetically herself, and that includes being outspoken about her faith. Known for interpreting Biblical stories and metaphors to fit current times, her humorous and accessible approach to faith leaves even non-believers inspired and wanting more. The way Yvonne sees it, God is a Sovereign Prankster, punking folks long before Ashton Kutcher made it cool. When she meditates on her own life—complete with unforeseen blessings and unanticipated roadblocks—she realizes it’s one big testimony to how God tricked her into living out her wildest dreams. And she wants us to join in on getting bamboozled. This is not a Self-Help book—it’s a Get Yours book! In Bamboozled by Jesus, a frank and fresh advice book, Orji takes readers on a journey through twenty-five life lessons, gleaned from her own experiences and her favorite source of inspiration: the Bible. But this ain’t your mama’s Bible study. Yvonne infuses wit and heart in sharing pointers like why the way up is sometimes down, and how fear is synonymous to food poisoning. Her joyful, confident approach to God will inspire everyone to catapult themselves out of the mundane and into the magnificent. With bold authenticity and practical relatability, Orji is exactly the kind of cultural leader we need in these chaotic times. And her journey through being Bamboozled by Jesus paints a powerful picture of what it means to say “yes” to a life you never could’ve imagined—if it wasn’t your own.
Author : Max Lucado
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 44,98 MB
Release : 2009-03-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1418580600
Max Lucado's first book that journeys from the birth of Christ to His resurrection. Drawing from his classic writing on Jesus combined with new reflections and breathtaking art, Max Lucado again opens our eyes—and hearts—to the life and work of the Savior in a way that will change lives forever. “Jesus was, at once, common and not; alternately normal and heroic. One minute blending in with the domino players in the park, the next commanding the hell out of madmen, disease out of the dying, and death out of the dead.” Who was this man who spoke as easily with kids and fishermen as widows and waves? It is the question that has echoed down through the centuries to us today, and here is a visually stunning book that answers aspects of that question.
Author : Louie Giglio
Publisher : HarperChristian Resources
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 27,68 MB
Release : 2015-10-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0310887399
Feeling like you've blown it? Reached the point of no return? That your life hasn't gone as planned? If so, you are not alone. We all know what it feels like to have life disappoint us and not work out as we'd hoped. We all know what it's like to long for something different, something better, and something more... This six-session video study (DVD/digital video sold separately) shows us how God can use our messes and still make a masterpiece. Drawing on his own experiences and pivotal Bible stories, Louie Giglio, pastor and author of Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table, shows how God is all about comebacks. Samson had blown it repeatedly; nevertheless, he experiences tremendous triumph at the end of his life. The prodigal son, as Jesus describes him, returns home in disgrace only to be welcomed by his father with open arms. The list goes on: Joseph, Moses, and Peter all experienced comebacks. Jesus himself performed the greatest comeback of all by rising from the dead. God is in the business of giving fresh starts, and His plans will always prevail, even when our plans don't. For the times when we feel like our lives are in the garbage, and it's hard to see God's plan, this study guide will help you see: How God uses our circumstances to strengthen us and fulfill his good plan. How to respond in spirit when our dreams are dashed. How Jesus' life, death, resurrection, and ascension is not only enough to save us but also to sustain us. No matter what kind of disappointment or grief or pain or trouble or heartache we encounter, God always offers a new beginning, a change of heart, and a powerful spiritual turnaround. Our current circumstances do not get the final say in our lives. God does. Designed for use with The Comeback Video Study (sold separately).
Author : Greg Stier
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 26,28 MB
Release : 2024-08-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1496484657
You are meant for more. God has called you to live a radical life for Him--one that makes a lasting impact on this world. Like Jesus did. But how is this possible? There's never been anyone in history as radical as Jesus. From the way that He prayed, to how He interacted with sinners, to His sacrificial death on the cross, Jesus was a revolutionary. It's just who He was. As His followers we are called to be like him. It's not just something we should aspire to, it's a reality that we must strive for every day. We can live as Jesus did - be radical like He was - because as Christians, Jesus lives in us and wants to live through us. When Jesus lives his life through us, we begin to do the things that He did. And that's what Radical Like Jesus is all about - putting into practice the rhythms, activities and actions that Jesus modeled throughout His life. Radical like Jesus is meant to challenge you with: 21 chapters that reflecton the life and actions of Jesus; 21 challenges that help you build Christ-honoring routines; 21 insights on how your everyday life can become revolutionary. Every chapter ends with a Radical Like Jesus Challenge. Some will truly stretch your faith, and all of them will help you live like Jesus lived. Take these challenges individually or do them as a group and you'll never be the same. Live your life on mission. Become radical like Jesus.
Author : Garnet Earl Edwards Jr.
Publisher : Author House
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 12,83 MB
Release : 2013-05-13
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 1481735144
A year ago, I was blessed to publish my first book of poems, About My Fathers Business. It was so well-received, and many encouraged me to continue my writing. This 2nd edition of About My Fathers Business contains the writings of a 21st Century Psalmist, so called because the words speak to the hearts fullness, of the trials and of the discontent of everyday life, as well as the deeply rooted spiritual concerns of ones soul. It is intended to stir up your emotions. If you find these words strong, or hurtful, or joyful, or sad, then you are feeling what I am feeling. I know I have found solace in this 21st Century writing.
Author : Linda K. Miller
Publisher : Gatekeeper Press
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 23,37 MB
Release : 2020-06-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1642379441
Psychics, spirit guides, and New Age teachings were just the beginning of Linda Miller's spiritual journey that began as young woman in search of answers to unexplained, paranormal events in her life. Then one incredible day, Jesus literally appeared with a special message that changed her life forever. Read her fascinating true story that includes multiple Jesus encounters and discover that: *Jesus is alive today and He loves you *How to have a personal relationship with God *The hidden dangers of the psychic world The Jesus Contact is a wonderful inspirational story that is sure to uplift you and strengthen your faith in God. Make your contact with Jesus today!
Author : Greg Hinnant
Publisher : Gatekeeper Press
Page : 437 pages
File Size : 48,23 MB
Release : 2022-08-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1662929102
The second coming of Christ is the most anticipated, consequential, and controversial event since His Ascension. For 2,000 years, it has been loved, hated, dreaded, and ignored. Committed Christians have loved it, sinners have hated it, carnal Christians have dreaded it, and lukewarm Christians have ignored it. Thus, it has been yearned for, mocked, feared, and yawned at, and yet debated ad nauseam. But there it is, in Jesus’ own immortal words, “I will come again!” (John 14:3). Today a turbulent vortex of confusion and controversy swirls around just what Jesus meant and when He is coming. This powerful new book by Greg Hinnant seeks to quell the controversy and clarify the confusion by setting forth God's biblical prophetic plan for Christ's appearing - the rapture - and the amazing divinely scheduled events that follow on earth and in heaven. It also offers much detailed, practical, biblical teaching on how to be prepared for the rapture. Finally, it closes with a very thorough, informative, concisely written comparison of the major Christian End-Times views. Many books present biblical prophecies about Christ’s Second Coming, but offer little or no Christian living instructions. Others present excellent Christian living instructions, but do not interpret End-Times prophecy. Rich with abundant prophetic and Christian living instructions, this book is truly unique. You will not find another like it! Described as “a comprehensive handbook for the preparation of the bride of Christ,” it is a must-read for pastors, leaders, and anyone seriously desiring to be ready when Jesus suddenly appears to receive His church.
