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Finding God's Life for My Will

Author : Mike Donehey

Publisher : WaterBrook

Page : 242 pages

File Size : 23,16 MB

Release : 2019-08-06

Category : Religion

ISBN : 0525652817

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ECPA BESTSELLER • The lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist for award-winning contemporary Christian band Tenth Avenue North shows readers that by seeking God first and focusing on serving Him, we can live daily in His will. "Perhaps God isn't giving me the plan because He wants to be the plan." This was the aha moment for Mike Donehey after years of wrestling with his obsession to know God's specific plans for his life. He came to the realization that waiting for absolute certainty from God before making decisions may seem uberspiritual, but it can lead to a life of intense stress, paralyzing fear, and crushing regret--just the opposite of the freedom granted to those living a Christ-filled life. "This is my story...how I gave up begging to know God's will and began to ask His life to come and change my will." With his signature humor and relentless hunger for God, Mike will show you that discovering the Father's purpose and plan for our lives is not the shell game that we all too often make it out to be. If you're unsure what to do next, take heart and accept the ultimate invitation: learn to see God as the plan, not simply the formula to the plan.



God, Technology, and the Christian Life

Author : Tony Reinke

Publisher : Crossway

Page : 306 pages

File Size : 29,29 MB

Release : 2021-12-09

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 1433578301

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What Does God Think about Technology? From smartphones to self-driving cars to space travel, new technologies can inspire us. But the breakneck pace of change can also frighten us. So how do Christians walk by faith through the innovations of Silicon Valley? And how does God relate to our most powerful innovators? To build a biblical theology of technology, journalist and tech optimist Tony Reinke examines nine key texts from Scripture to show how the world's discoveries are divinely orchestrated. Ultimately, what we believe about God determines how we respond to human invention. With the help of several theologians and inventors throughout history, Reinke dispels twelve common myths in the church and offers fourteen ethical convictions to help Christians live by faith in the age of big tech. Biblical, Informed Look at Technology: Written by the author of 12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You and Competing Spectacles: Treasuring Christ in the Media Age Gathers Ideas from Industry Experts and Theologians: Interacts with Christian and non-Christian sources on technology and theology including John Calvin, Herman Bavinck, Wendell Berry, and Elon Musk Educational: Discusses the history and philosophy behind major technological innovations



God Has a Wonderful Plan for Your Life

Author : Ray Comfort

Publisher : Living Waters

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 45,29 MB

Release : 2010-05-17

Category : Christian life

ISBN : 9781878859495

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Why do 9 out of 10 children raised in Christian homes leave the Church? Why do many professing Christians show little or no evidence for their faith? Why do 80-90% of those making decisions for Christ fall away from the faith? For decades, the world's most popular gospel message has been drawing the lost by promising God's wonderful plan for their life. But behind the facade of the "wonderful plan" message is the reality of the trials, temptation, and persecution that Jesus promised. How can we reconcile the two? In this life-changing book, best-selling author Ray Comfort explores whether this common gospel approach aligns with real life--and with Scripture. The vital biblical principles he reveals will force you to reexamine your ideas about the gospel--and will teach you how to reach unbelievers the way God intended. A must-read for all who care about the lost. Over a quarter million copies in print!



God Conversations

Author : Tania Harris

Publisher : Authentic

Page : 222 pages

File Size : 14,29 MB

Release : 2017

Category :

ISBN : 9781780781884

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How do I know it's God? is one of the most commonly asked questions of new and mature Christians alike, and the aim of God Conversations is to both equip and inspire the reader and show them that hearing the voice of the Spirit is accessible to everyone who chooses to follow Jesus. Most Christians know that God speaks, yet struggle with how to recognise his voice in their everyday lives. What does God's voice sound like? How do we know if what we're hearing is from God? Stories of God talking to his people abound throughout the Bible, but we usually only get the highlights. We read; "And God said to Joseph; 'Go to Egypt'," and then; "Mary and Joseph left for Egypt." We don't get a blow-by-blow description of how God spoke. We don't receive a detailed explanation of how they knew it was God, and we don't get to see what was going on inside their heads as they acted on what they'd heard. In God Conversations, international speaker and pastor Tania Harris shares insights from her own journey about hearing God's voice. You'll get to eavesdrop on some contemporary conversations with God in the light of his communication with the ancient characters of the Bible. Part memoir, part teaching, this unique and creative collection of stories will help you to recognise God's voice when he speaks and how to respond when you do.



Knowing Christ Today

Author : Dallas Willard

Publisher : Zondervan

Page : 260 pages

File Size : 44,35 MB

Release : 2009-05-26

Category : Religion

ISBN : 0060882441

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At a time when popular atheism books are talking about the irrationality of believing in God, Willard makes a rigorous intellectual case for why it makes sense to believe in God and in Jesus, the Son.



When God Rescripts Your Life

Author : Jaci Velasquez

Publisher : Thomas Nelson

Page : 222 pages

File Size : 26,38 MB

Release : 2019-10-08

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1400212979

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Much of what happens in our lives is not what we planned, not what we expected, and certainly not what we would have chosen. At a young age, Jaci Velasquez’s singing career rocketed to stardom, and her marriage thrived—then both suddenly crashed. Losing her reputation, her record label, and even some of her most-treasured relationships, Jaci began a long, healing journey from thinking of herself not as a Christian music darling or a broken young woman but as a beloved child of God. Today, her renewed faith carries her through a resurrected career, the adventures of a second marriage, and the ups-and-downs of being a mother of a child who has autism. When God Rescripts Your Life is Jaci’s exploration of the lessons she’s learned living a story full of mistakes and grace, rejection and contentment, worldly success and spiritual rest. Drawing on lessons from biblical characters such as Aaron, Joseph, and Paul, as well as from illustrations from her own life, Jaci reminds us how God loves to rewrite pain and weakness into a glorious tale of redemption. The most difficult parts of life don’t need to be removed; they need to be rescripted.



The Life of God (as Told by Himself)

Author : Franco Ferrucci

Publisher : University of Chicago Press

Page : 290 pages

File Size : 21,84 MB

Release : 2013-04-26

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 022607482X

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“Blessed are the readers, for this tale of God’s long insomnia will keep them happily awake . . . An extraordinary story.” —Umberto Eco, international bestselling, award-winning author At the center of Franco Ferrucci’s inspired novel is a tender, troubled God. In the beginning is God’s solitude, and because God is lonely he creates the world. He falls in love with earth, plunges into the oceans, lives as plant and reptile and bird. His every thought and mood serve to populate the planet, with consequences that run away from him—sometimes delightfully, sometimes unfortunately. When a new arrival emerges from the apes, God believes he has finally found the companion he needs to help him make sense of his unruly creation. Yet, as the centuries pass, God feels more and more out of place in the world he has created; by the close of his memoir, he is packing his bags. Highly praised and widely reviewed, The Life of God is a playful, wondrous, and irresistible book, recounting thousands of years of religious and philosophical thought. “‘God’s only excuse is that he does not exist,’ wrote Stendhal, but now Franco Ferrucci has provided the Supreme Being with another sort of alibi.” —James Morrow, The Washington Post Book World “The Life of God is, in truth, the synthesis of a charming writer’s . . . expression of his boundless hopes for, and poignant disappointments in, his own human kind.” —Jack Miles, The New York Times Book Review “Rather endearing . . . This exceedingly amusing novel . . . is a continuous provocation and delight; there isn’t a dull page in it.” —Kirkus Reviews



God-Life

Author : Ernest J. Kelley

Publisher : Xulon Press

Page : 346 pages

File Size : 28,25 MB

Release : 2009-04

Category : Religion

ISBN : 160791428X

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Do you yearn for peace, a soul rest, in times of turmoil? Do you desire a stronger faith, a water-walking faith? Do you aspire to have the mind of Christ and make decisions with the wisdom of God? Then, God-life is the book for you. Eight life-changing sections will lead you with biblical truths to become what God saved you to be. God-life is for today's Christian seeking to live a Christ-like life in the 2lst Century. It is a superb book for individual or small group study. "As I have traveled around the world... one desperate need... jumps out...for believers to fully comprehend the depth of their relationship with Christ. Ernest Kelley has hit the nail on the head. Understanding the meaning of the new birth... provision God has made for us to proceed into Christ-likeness is a strategic journey for the believer. God-Life will clearly and compellingly chart the course for that journey." James T. Draper, Jr., President Emeritus, LifeWay Christian Resources "Lively and energetic, filled with poignant illustrations and Scripture texts... I was inspired, challenged, and greatly encouraged... every agnostic, seeker, new believer, and matured Christian who needs to be informed by a fresh word about God should read this book." J. Robert White, Executive Director, Georgia Baptist Convention "If you are looking for a book... full of sound theology about the nature and unlimited power of Almighty God... I commend... with genuine enthusiasm." B. Carlisle Driggers, Executive Director-Treasurer Emeritus, South Carolina Baptist Convention Dr. Ernest J. Kelley graduated from Southwestern and Golden Gate seminaries. His ministry has included pastorates, leadership with the Georgia Baptist Convention and SBC Home Mission/North American Mission Boards. He currently enjoys interim pastorates, teaching, writing, and traveling. He lives in Atlanta with Eleanor, his wife. They have two daughters, Susan and Karen.



Hope in the Dark

Author : Craig Groeschel

Publisher : Zondervan

Page : 177 pages

File Size : 48,6 MB

Release : 2018-08-21

Category : Religion

ISBN : 0310342961

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Can God be good when life is not? Rediscover faith in the character, power, and presence of God. Even in the questions. Even in the hurt. "I want to believe, I want to have hope, but . . ." Pastor and bestselling author Craig Groeschel hears these words often and has asked them himself. We want to know God, feel his presence, and trust that he hears our prayers, but in the midst of great pain, we may wonder if he really cares about us. Even when we have both hope and hurt, sometimes it's the hurt that shouts the loudest. In Hope in the Dark, Groeschel explores the story of the father who brought his demon-possessed son to Jesus, saying, "I believe! Help my unbelief!" In the man's sincere plea, Jesus heard the tension in the man's battle-scarred heart. He healed not only the boy but the father too, driving out the hopelessness that had overtaken him. He can do the same for us today. As Groeschel shares his pain surrounding the health challenges of his daughter, he acknowledges the questions we may ask in our own deepest pain: "Where was God when I was being abused?" "Why was my child born with a disability?" "Why did the cancer come back?" "Why are all my friends married and I'm alone?" He invites us to wrestle with such questions as we ask God to honor our faith and heal our unbelief. Because in the middle of your profound pain, you long for authentic words of understanding and hope. You long to know that even in overwhelming reality, you can still believe that God is good. Hope in the Dark is also available in Spanish, Esperanza en la Oscuridad.



This Outside Life

Author : Laurie Ostby Kehler

Publisher : Harvest House Publishers

Page : 210 pages

File Size : 18,91 MB

Release : 2019-03-12

Category : Religion

ISBN : 0736975799

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Step Into Wonder Has your breath ever caught at the sight of a sunset? Have you ever stopped in your tracks to listen to a birdsong? When was the last time you stood in awe of the world around you? If it’s been so long you can’t remember, living life at a sprint might be leaving you nature blind. If you’re feeling stressed, disconnected from God, and disenchanted with life, this book will help you find solace for your scattered soul. Through storytelling, practical application, and reflective questions, Laurie Kehler invites you on a journey of discovery to… escape the crazy and reset your spiritual compass to explore pathways of peace seek connections with nature and others—starting in your own backyard recognize God’s work in creation and in your life as you live in expectation of his promises Are you ready to set out on a new kind of adventure? Consider this your trail guide for uncovering God’s signposts in the world and revealing his fingerprints on your life.