When God Disappoints: Character Studies in the Bible


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How did God help Naomi cope with the death of her husband and two sons? Why did Joseph’s brothers really hate Joseph? More importantly, what lessons can we learn from their lives regarding our own disappointments and frustrations? When God Disappoints: Character Studies in the Bible is a supplement for the Bible studies found at the end of each chapter of When God Disappoints. It briefly examines the lives of eighteen men and women who dealt with disappointments and struggles in their life and gives practical insights and applications regarding being disappointed in God. As it compares their similar struggles in life with the issues we wrestle with, we can learn about God, ourselves, and our own disappointments with God.




Disappointment with God


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"Is God listening? "Can he be trusted?" In this book, Yancey tackles the questions caused by a God who doesn't always do what we think he's supposed to do.




When God Disappoints Pastors


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According to a recent study, up to 40 percent of pastors in this country will leave the ministry after serving only five fears. nearly 60 percent said they would leave the ministry if they felt there was a better opportunity for them, whether that was a secular or nonsecular job. What are the reasons pastors are frustrated with their ministry? What can Christians do to help prevent their pastors from falling into disappointment? When God Disappoints Pastors is both a series of personal letters to struggling pastors and an exhortation to Christians to help their pastors. It is a book that will strenghten and encourage pastors, as well as challenge Christians to help pastors in the unique problems they face as they shepherd their congregations.




Dealing with Disappointment


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Disappointment can be a crippling issue for Christians. Worse, it can lead to long term bitterness, which can sap the vitality of any believer. More often than not, disappointment is ultimately directed toward God. Whether this bitterness began when a marriage imploded, a career never materialized, or an illness was never cured, Christians today wrestle with why God will not deliver them from their disappointments. What are the root causes of being disappointed? How can you be delivered from what is disappointing you? Dealing with Disappointment is a both a study from the Book of Jonah and a series of character studies based on the lessons of that study which analyze this issue. Dealing with Disappointment offers hope for those who are in the midst of being disappointed and gives personal, practical, and biblical advice on this topic




When God Says "No"


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No is not a four-letter word, but it certainly feels like one. It’s one thing to feel God’s love when life goes your way, but what happens to your faith when life doesn’t go as you had planned? When prayers go unanswered and dreams unfulfilled? When the sick stay sick and the dead do not rise? When you’re lost in the desert and the Promised Land seems like empty promise? When God says, “No,” how do you grapple with disappointment? Author Elizabeth Laing Thompson walks alongside readers as she tackles the difficulties that stymie our faith, stifle our prayers, and stunt our relationship with God. When God Says, “No” will help you to discover hope when life feels hopeless, good in what feels bad, and new dreams when old ones have died. This book is a fantastic reminder of Who is in charge—Who He is and how He works. How He loves us and why He limits us. The better we know Him, the more we understand that He says “No” to a few things, so He might say “Yes” to many more.




Discovering God's WIll


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How do you determine God's will for your life? What steps are involved in making a biblical decision? What role does faith play in determining God's will? In Discovering God's Will, Ken Hathcoat will answer these and many other questions as he discusses 12 principles of determining God's will and examines how these principles were lived out in the lives of people like Abraham, Nehemiah, Naomi, and Mary. Whether you've walked with the Lord for many years or you're a relatively new believer, Discovering God's Will is an excellent guide to help you know how to determine God's will for your life.




The End


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People are fascinated with Revelation and end times. Unfortunately, Revelation studies and Bible prophecy books still remain a puzzle for many Christians. Most end time books are either unnecessarily confusing or overly simplistic in their conclusions.The End is a study of Revelation that presents a clear, concise, and thorough biblical analysis of the major end time events without simplistic explanations or wordy, seminarian language. The End is more than a commentary on Revelation and end time prophecies. It offers fresh insights and applications on these subjects for your daily life.




Exploring the Bible


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This simple, gospel-centered, 365-day Bible reading plan guides children ages 6-12 through the most important passages of the Bible, helping them see and appreciate the big-picture storyline of Scripture.




Don't Waste Your Sorrows


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The author points out that it is not the mere presence of suffering but how a Christian reacts to it which determines one's spiritual growth through sorrow and pain. Paul Billheimer warns Christians not to waste their sorrows, but to transform them.




Facing Your Feelings


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Using contemporary illustrations and biblical examples, Kraft shows the reader how to move beyoind emotional obstacles. through intriguing chapters, the author identifies specific emotional obstacles that could block women's spiritual growth and development.