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Enjoy the Season You're In

Author : Dr. Jesse D. Thomas

Publisher : WestBow Press

Page : 111 pages

File Size : 14,74 MB

Release : 2014-10-21

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1490850953

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This book deals with looking at the seasons in our life from a divine viewpoint instead of a cosmic or worldly viewpoint. God created all of us for His divine purpose and has a plan for our lives from birth to transition. When we begin to look at life from His viewpoint, we find that joy in our soul is one of his main purposes, regardless of what we are going through. The bible says, "Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God" (Hebrews 12:2). This is an excellent example of how we should live our lives, and this is what you will find in this book: ways to maintain joy as you change the way you look at your circumstances.



Keeping the Faith

Author : Lianna Davis

Publisher : Moody Publishers

Page : 260 pages

File Size : 29,69 MB

Release : 2020-01-07

Category : Religion

ISBN : 0802497950

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An In-Depth, Theologically-Rich Study of the Book of Jude In a culture of subjectivity and "speaking your truth," we need to know how to lovingly fight for our biblically-based, truth-filled faith. That’s where Jude comes in. With a striking combination of humility, genuine love, doctrinal faithfulness, and directness, the biblical writer Jude teaches you how to treasure the gifts of salvation, the faith, the Church, and—most of all—Jesus Christ. By unpacking Jude’s meaning-laden words, we can learn to keep ourselves for Christ, even as Christ is ably keeping us for Himself. You’ll be amazed at how much you can learn as you walk verse-by-verse through this small epistle. In this 6-week study, you’ll learn: Why Jude uses metaphors like waterless clouds and wild waves What was going on in Jude’s time theologically and why it matters Why the warning passages can be a deep comfort to the believer To appreciate new dimensions of your belonging in Christ Get to know the oft-neglected voice of Jude, be comforted and challenged in your faith, and build community as you gather friends and study His Word together in Keeping the Faith.



Seasons of a Woman's Life

Author : Lois Evans

Publisher : Moody Publishers

Page : 149 pages

File Size : 48,50 MB

Release : 2013-01-23

Category : Religion

ISBN : 0802484204

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Are you afraid that . . you'll never reach the end of dirty diapers? You'll never be free of carpool duty? Your teenager's rebellion will never end? The empty nest is just a little too empty? Fear not, seasons change. You blink twice and find yourself in another situation. Maybe longing for the "old days" or maybe grateful for the freshness of a new season. But like it or not, the seasons will come, each in its sequence and each in its own time. Using lively examples from her own life and those of other women - including Esther - Lois Evans challenges you to to discover the purpose of your life and to depend on Him as He teaches the lessons of each season. In this book, you will find helpful priniciples, recognize familiar emotions, and take to heart encouraging promises from the pages of God's Word. In this edition a new chapter on the grandparenting season has been added. And to help you dig deeper - whether alone or with friends - chapter study questions are included.



Breaking Busy

Author : Alli Worthington

Publisher : Zondervan

Page : 224 pages

File Size : 43,16 MB

Release : 2016-01-26

Category : Religion

ISBN : 0310342244

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Have you ever felt like a fraud or failure as you struggle to find balance in life? Do you find yourself juggling everything in mediocrity and feeling like you're succeeding at very little? In her no-nonsense style, Alli Worthington--popular podcaster and author of The Year of Living Happy--tackles the big questions about finding happiness and one's God-given purpose. Have you ever felt like a fraud or failure as you struggle to find balance in life? Do you find yourself juggling everything in mediocrity and feeling like you're succeeding at very little? In her no-nonsense way, Alli Worthington tackles the big questions about finding happiness and one's God-given purpose. Breaking Busy marries popular secular research with solid biblical principles, instilling confidence that you, too, can move from crazy busy to confident calm. With refreshing candor, uproarious true stories, and a Christian worldview, Alli delivers truths that dismantle common happiness myths. Then she empowers you to get unstuck, to let go of the good to make way for the great, to know yourself and your Creator, and ultimately to find peace and purpose in this world of crazy. You will: Learn how to stop chasing what leaves you empty and start doing what you were created to do. Identify the common lies you believe and how to strip their power from your life. Recognize how what you say no to determines what you can say yes to. With relatable anecdotes, Alli models real-life guidance on boundaries, relationships, and self-care, humbly examining her own mistakes and walking through how she learned from her missteps and found peace in a world of busyness. If you long to find real connection with both your loved ones and your Creator, Alli Worthington deftly balances intelligent humility and heartwarming humor to help you rediscover your path.



When I Don't Desire God

Author : John Piper

Publisher : Crossway

Page : 272 pages

File Size : 49,76 MB

Release : 2004

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1581346522

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Book Description

Explaining how to become a Christian hedonist, a bestselling author offers guidance on how to find spiritual joy to readers who are unsure of where to seek it.



Identified

Author : Courtnaye Richard

Publisher : WestBow Press

Page : 126 pages

File Size : 11,87 MB

Release : 2016-08-19

Category : Religion

ISBN : 151275286X

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You have been created for such a time as this! Dont doubt it. Dont waver. Just believe it! There is no one on this earth that can do what God has called you to do. He has a plan for your life, and he is getting you ready to fulfill it. I believe that we are living in a time like in the book of Acts. Its time to spread the Gospel like never before! But first, we have to know who we are in Christ and understand the power that lies within us. Jesus told his disciples in Acts 1:8, But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywherein Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Our world needs a Savior, and God is raising up his Kingdom daughters to help get the job done! This book will help you: See the urgency and importance of knowing who you are, and walking in your purpose in these last days, identify and give you practical tips on how to utilize your God-given gifts and talents effectively, get the momentum and motivation you need to operate in your purpose successfully, recognize and handle spiritual attacks quickly as you move toward doing what God has called you to do, conquer doubt, insecurity, and fear, be equipped to carry out Gods plan for your life, And so much more! Jesus is coming back soon! And its time for you to rise up and make your thumbprint in the world for Jesus Christ as an identified warrior in the Lord! Its time for Kingdom business!



Holding On When You Want to Let Go

Author : Sheila Walsh

Publisher : Baker Books

Page : 240 pages

File Size : 20,91 MB

Release : 2021-09-21

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1493432893

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Are you struggling today? Do you look back and long for what used to be, or are you looking ahead and have no idea what's coming? Are you stuck in the middle of a mess because life has not turned out as you expected? When you run to God for answers, do you often feel like you aren't getting them--or at least aren't getting the answers you want? Are you holding on . . . but not sure how much longer you can? In times of not knowing, Sheila Walsh offers a lifeline of hope. With great compassion born of experience and hardship, Walsh comes alongside the hurting, fearful, and exhausted to remind us that we serve a God who is so much greater than our momentary troubles, no matter how insurmountable they feel. She doesn't offer a quick fix. She offers a God fix. Sharing from her own painful struggles and digging deep into biblical stories of rescue, hope, and miracles, she gives you the strength to keep going, to keep holding on to God in a world turned upside down. The accompanying study includes 10 lessons to help individuals or groups dive deeper.



Unseen

Author : Sara Hagerty

Publisher : Zondervan

Page : 240 pages

File Size : 48,93 MB

Release : 2017-08-29

Category : Religion

ISBN : 0310339987

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How do we find contentment in God when we feel so hidden? Sara Hagerty unfolds the truths found in the biblical story of Mary of Bethany to discover the scandalous love of God and explore the spiritual richness of being hidden in him. Every heart longs to be seen and understood. Yet most of our lives is unwitnessed. We spend our days working, driving, parenting. We sometimes spend whole seasons feeling unnoticed and unappreciated. In Unseen, Sara Hagerty suggests that this is exactly what God intended. He is the only One who truly knows us. He is the only One who understands the value of the unseen in our lives. When this truth seeps into our souls, we realize that only when we hide ourselves in God can we give ourselves to others in true freedom--and know the joy of a deeper relationship with the God who sees us. Our culture applauds what we can produce, what we can show, what we can upload to social media. Only when we give all of ourselves to God--unedited, abandoned, apparently wasteful in its lack of productivity--can we live out who God created us to be. As Hagerty writes, "Maybe my seemingly unproductive, looking-up-at-Him life produces awe among the angels." Through an eloquent exploration of both personal and biblical story, Hagerty calls us to offer every unseen minute of our lives to God. God is in the secret places of our lives that no one else witnesses. But we've not been relegated to these places. We've been invited. We may be "wasting" ourselves in a hidden corner today: The cubicle on the fourth floor. The hospital bedside of an elderly parent. The laundry room. But these are the places God uses to meet us with a radical love. These are the places that produce the kind of unhinged love in us that gives everything at His feet, whether or not anyone else ever proclaims our name, whether or not anyone else ever sees. God's invitation is not just for a season or a day. It is the question of our lives: "When no one else applauds you, when it makes no sense, when you see no results--will you waste your love on Me?"



Just. You. Wait.

Author : Tricia Lott Williford

Publisher : NavPress

Page : 240 pages

File Size : 43,85 MB

Release : 2019-07-09

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1631467522

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Everybody waits. We wait for a spouse, wait for a baby, wait on our children, wait for our parents. We wait for clarity and direction. We wait on a job, a promotion, a new direction. We wait for hope, for healing, and for miracles. We wait on God. And when we misunderstand what waiting is about, we can get confused about what God is up to. Waiting is one of God’s favorite tools. He can do certain things in our hearts, our lives, and our relationships while we wait—things we cannot experience once we’ve opened the gift we have been waiting for. So just you wait, because everyone takes their turn in the waiting room. It’s a long and painful fact of life, but shortcuts and microwaves aren’t the answer. God is at work behind the scenes in invisible ways you can’t see . . . yet. Just you wait and see how ready you’ll be if you spend your waiting well. Because when your opportunity comes, you don’t want to spend more time on the bench. When you wait well, you can say, “Look out, world: I am getting ready to shine. Just you wait.” In these pages, Tricia discusses the joy hidden in the discipline of waiting, and the practices of believing God is for you and working on your behalf, even when the work of His hand is hard to find.



Detours

Author : Tony Evans

Publisher : B&H Publishing Group

Page : 205 pages

File Size : 44,19 MB

Release : 2017

Category : Philosophy

ISBN : 1433686597

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Book Description

Dr. Tony Evans walks readers through what it is like to recognize God's will and his plan for your life.