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Bits and Pieces Through the Journey in Christ

Author : NokwaNela Sijadu-Jabanga

Publisher : AuthorHouse

Page : 99 pages

File Size : 36,17 MB

Release : 2018-02-23

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1546289038

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This book is aimed at bringing people close to God as they walk with Christ and collect, learn, and use all the bits and pieces I have shared. I also challenge those in Christ to do the same in their journeys: collect and share the bits and pieces they come across with to equip fellow brethren as challenges continually appear in life. Women may relate more to this book because most of what I am sharing is from my experiences, but it is aimed to challenge people who have not yet accepted Christ to accept him as their personal savior. To those who have already accepted Jesus, its meant to enhance their relationship and stay connected to him.



Crushing

Author : T. D. Jakes

Publisher : FaithWords

Page : 272 pages

File Size : 34,86 MB

Release : 2019-04-16

Category : Religion

ISBN : 9781455595372

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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.



The Myth of a Christian Nation

Author : Gregory A. Boyd

Publisher : Zondervan

Page : 227 pages

File Size : 35,72 MB

Release : 2007

Category : Religion

ISBN : 0310267315

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Arguing from Scripture and history, the author makes a compelling case that getting too close to any political or national ideology is disastrous for the church and harmful to society.



On Bits And Pieces

Author : Mark Escobar

Publisher : Xlibris Corporation

Page : 290 pages

File Size : 32,25 MB

Release : 2007-11-21

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1425798128

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Drawn from the fine insights found in biblical interpretations, literary works, films, historical contexts, contemporary trends in human experiences, and major theological themes, the author tries to connect the Sunday gospel readings to people?s lives in light of the Scriptures. He regularly makes use of literary works as a springboard or potential approach to explore the dynamics of Jesus? messages especially on human relationship and how they make sense to specific situations where it might help illuminate the issue. On bits and pieces ? along with crooked lines is a compilation of homilies that attempts to share life experiences in relation to the Word of God. It is a form of sharing that provides a perspective of opening ourselves to others on the reality of God in our respective lives. It is looking at individual?s significance vis-a-vis others where we find the wherewithal to carry on while we shape the dimension of humanity being addressed to our call of discipleship. ?If to be human is to live in community, then to alienate ourselves from community, in monologue, is to cut ourselves from our own humanity.? As Christians, our interconnectedness aims to unite us in harmony and enables us to strive more deeply for the wholeness of the person. It is implicit in our calling that we are made for others ?brothers and sisters. As Himes points out, ?Belonging, respect, friendship, forgiveness, love are essential to human well-being, but they are not easily addressed by the language and concept of rights.?



On Bits and Pieces

Author : Mark A. Escobar

Publisher : AuthorHouse

Page : 282 pages

File Size : 38,71 MB

Release : 2009-02

Category : Reference

ISBN : 1438919328

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As discipleship demands new perspectives and priorities, these homilies articulate relationships in a variety of settings, images and lifestyles of being in the world with others. Though they help us understand the presence of God in our lives, living with our own mystery and spirituality becomes like a "dependable compass" that is always there to guide us. God sees what is in each human heart and we give ourselves the space and the time to nourish it with the mystery of his love for us. It is our road map as we walk by faith and not by sight alone. Jesus' life, teaching, and ministry in a particular place, time, and culture have great significance to our journey as far as our mission is concerned. He identifies himself with the people across cultures and he enters into solidarity with those in need. St Augustine once said, "Faith is to believe what we do not see; and the reward of this faith is to see what we believe." We may not know where our journey takes us because there is not much of a plan, but it is our faith that sustains us to complete a journey through thick and thin. It provides us with the opportunity to let the mind wander and watch and listen to God in prayer. Hence, whether it is a daily walk or the journey through daily life, these homilies are offered to help us continue with confidence; with enthusiasm to move on and in every sense be men and women of the Gospel. After all, as the late Mother Teresa of Calcutta once wrote: We cannot all do great things, but can do small things with great love."



On the Road with Saint Augustine

Author : James K. A. Smith

Publisher : Brazos Press

Page : 295 pages

File Size : 38,18 MB

Release : 2019-10-01

Category : Religion

ISBN : 149341996X

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★ Publishers Weekly starred review One of the Top 100 Books and One of the 5 Best Books in Religion for 2019, Publishers Weekly Christianity Today 2020 Book Award Winner (Spiritual Formation) Outreach 2020 Resource of the Year (Spiritual Growth) Foreword INDIES 2019 Honorable Mention for Religion This is not a book about Saint Augustine. In a way, it's a book Augustine has written about each of us. Popular speaker and award-winning author James K. A. Smith has spent time on the road with Augustine, and he invites us to take this journey too, for this ancient African thinker knows far more about us than we might expect. Following Smith's successful You Are What You Love, this book shows how Augustine can be a pilgrim guide to a spirituality that meets the complicated world we live in. Augustine, says Smith, is the patron saint of restless hearts--a guide who has been there, asked our questions, and knows our frustrations and failed pursuits. Augustine spent a lifetime searching for his heart's true home and he can help us find our way. "What makes Augustine a guide worth considering," says Smith, "is that he knows where home is, where rest can be found, what peace feels like, even if it is sometimes ephemeral and elusive along the way." Addressing believers and skeptics alike, this book shows how Augustine's timeless wisdom speaks to the worries and struggles of contemporary life, covering topics such as ambition, sex, friendship, freedom, parenthood, and death. As Smith vividly and colorfully brings Augustine to life for 21st-century readers, he also offers a fresh articulation of Christianity that speaks to our deepest hungers, fears, and hopes.



Companions in the Darkness

Author : Diana Gruver

Publisher : InterVarsity Press

Page : 195 pages

File Size : 26,23 MB

Release : 2020-11-24

Category : Religion

ISBN : 0830853383

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The church's relationship with depression has been fraught, and we still have a long way to go. Drawing on her own experience with depression, Diana Gruver looks back into church history and finds depression in the lives of some of our most beloved saints, telling their stories in fresh ways and offering practical wisdom both for those in the darkness and those who care for them.



The Path of Life

Author : Lisa N. Robertson

Publisher : Thomas Nelson

Page : 221 pages

File Size : 11,93 MB

Release : 2019-05-07

Category : Religion

ISBN : 0785223592

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“This book should be your next read! I give The Path of Life my highest recommendation.”--Lysa TerKeurst, #1 New York Times bestselling author Uncover joy on your path of life. God has a path for each of our lives--a path full of adventure, challenges, and joy. Biblical paths are not all that different from the paths we encounter in our world today. Finding God’s path is not a mystery. Throughout the Bible, God makes it clear that He will teach us, show us, speak to us, and guide us on this path. Lisa Robertson is passionate about walking alongside women to uncover the mysteries, symbolism, and truths about the path of life. Perfect for fans of Lysa TerKeurst and Priscilla Shirer -- this book blends sound, Biblical teaching with heartfelt wisdom.



Renovation of the Heart

Author : Dallas Willard

Publisher : Tyndale House

Page : 381 pages

File Size : 11,38 MB

Release : 2014-02-27

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1615214550

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As Christians, we know that we are new creations in Jesus. So we try to act differently, hoping this will make us more like Him. But changing our outward behavior doesn’t change our hearts. Only by God’s grace can we be transformed internally. Renovation of the Heart lays a biblical foundation for understanding what best-selling author Dallas Willard calls the “transformation of the spirit”—a divine process that “brings every element in our being, working from inside out, into harmony with the will of God.” This fresh approach to spiritual growth explains the biblical reasons why Christians need to undergo change in six aspects of life: thought, feeling, will, body, social context, and soul. Willard also outlines a general pattern of transformation in each area, not as a sterile formula but as a practical process that you can follow without the guilt or perfectionism so many Christians wrestle with. Don’t settle for complacency. Accept the challenge Renovation of the Heart offers to become an intentional apprentice of Jesus Christ, changing daily as you walk with Him.



The Essence of Life's Journey

Author : Kayan Smith

Publisher : WestBow Press

Page : 202 pages

File Size : 31,9 MB

Release : 2012-06-19

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1449753612

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Have you found and experienced the essence of lifes journey? In all your pursuits, you can never find any greater reason for living than this. Outside of this experience, you can never really possess endless, boundless joy and fulfillment. All that gives life its true meaning, purpose, and value is wrapped up in The Essence of Lifes Journey. This book unlocks the very key to our existence on Earth and throughout eternity. It points to the solution that will unleash spiritual blessings beyond even what your human mind can now conceive. It offers the very solution to living life at its highest altitude and exploiting the very best that life can ever offer. Isnt this everybodys greatest need and desire? Isnt this truly your heartfelt desire? Isnt it what your life demands and need? Why not take this opportunity to explore the essence of your lifes journey?