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Jump into the Deep End. What is a deep person? If you'd like to become one, would you know how? Would you like to help others become deep? If so, you have come to the right place. In this fascinating book, best-selling author Gordon MacDonald discovers that his small New England church could be headed for trouble. Why? Because of a serious shortage. There are plenty of good people, well-meaning people, sincere people-but not enough deep people. In...
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"'Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,' says the Lord Almighty, 'and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.'" - Malachi 3:1 0In these uncertain economic times, does it really make sense to tithe? Douglas LeBlanc thinks the answer is clear enough in Malachi 3:10, where God goes so far as to tell us, "Test...
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What does it mean to pray without ceasing? Is it really that important to pray as the early Church did? In this installment of The Ancient Practices series, Robert Benson presents a structure for our lives where we can live in continued awareness of God's presence and reality. A pattern for worship and prayer that is offered to God at specific times throughout the day, the daily office is meant to be prayed by all the faithful so the Church may be...
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Perhaps you've already experienced circumstances so shattering you may wonder today whether it's even possible to pick up the pieces. And maybe you can't. But God can -- and the good news is, he wants to reassemble the shards of your life into a wholeness that only the broken can know.
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Everyone has heard of the golden streets and pearly gates of heaven, but what will eternal life actually be like? Trusted pastor and bestselling author Dr. Charles Stanley explores the immeasurable perfection of the life Jesus promised in our heavenly home in this beautiful new book, The Gift of Heaven.
Dr. Charles Stanley is one of the most recognizable teachers and pastors in the world, having sold more than 11 million books through HarperCollins...
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Evocative reflections on three facets in our relationship with Jesus. People long for reality in their walk with Christ. To know him better, we must understand the different sides of his complex nature. Popular British author Adrian Plass draws on biblical stories and personal experience-as well as his keen understanding of people's needs-as he explores the Safe Jesus, the Tender Jesus, and the Extreme Jesus. God has told us that he holds us in the...
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The understanding of God that many Christians insist is so clear in the Bible makes faith seem like an all-or-nothing proposition. When much of that rigid projection seems in doubt, it's not surprising that many people leave behind this take-it-or-leave-it religion. Pastor Mark Feldmeir offers an introduction to a God that many people weren't aware existed-a mysterious, uncontainable, still-active God who loves and cares for real people with real...
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Experience the joy of God's message and begin each day with a positive outlook with these words of wisdom from Lakewood Church pastor and #1 New York Times bestselling author Joel Osteen.
Research that shows people are happiest on Fridays. Now, learn how you can generate this level of contentment and joy every day of the week.
As a man who maintains a constant positive outlook in spite of circumstances, Osteen has described this message as a core...
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Grasp God's Word in sixty-six easy verses The Bible can seem like a big, intimidating book-mysterious, archaic, and often hard to understand. Written over a span of fifteen hundred years, and completed nearly two millennia ago, God's Word sometimes feels like a mishmash of stories and literary styles. How can twenty-first-century readers-like you-make sense of it all? Author Stan Guthrie's answer: begin by zooming in on one key verse for each of the...
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Life and relationships can be complicated and frustrating. But when we see ourselves, others, and the world through the eyes of Jesus, everything changes. Instead of pain we can see purpose. Instead of opposition, opportunity. Instead of fear, freedom.
Thankfully, Spirit-filled sight isn't reserved for the spiritually elite. It's available to all of us through a simple, intimate prayer: "Jesus, how do you see this?" When you see as Jesus sees, you'll...
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Mega-Pastor and media personality John Gray uses powerful Biblical principles to help you become your best self -- the person God created you to be. In WIN FROM WITHIN, John Gray helps readers identify how best to handle the most difficult, challenging and yet necessary battle that we all face-our inner struggle to overcome the worst versions of ourselves. He offers biblical lessons to aid in combatting bad habits and limiting patterns so that the...
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If there is power in prayer, why do so many of us only offer up quick pleas for help or shortsighted lists of requests? It's because we've lost the biblical vision of what prayer really is: an exciting, risky, faith-filled journey that pushes the limitations of our imaginations because we have unprecedented intimacy with the Creator of the universe.
With his trademark blend of honesty and encouragement that's made him a social media favorite, pastor...
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Si Dios prometió darnos la «paz que sobrepasa todo entendimiento», ¿por qué nos sentimos tan ansiosos a veces? ¿A que le tenemos tanto miedo? ¿Hay maneras de vivir que nos lleven a la paz, o se trata de maneras de pensar y actuar que llevan a la ansiedad y los conflictos? Jesús es la personificación de la paz. ¿De dónde le venía? «La paz que Dios promete» une a nuestro anhelo de paz, la promesa divina de dárnosla. La escritora Ann Spangler...
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Jonalyn Fincher wants to show that women can be both fully human and fully feminine. Traditionally, femininity has been a role women play, a role defined by culture and simplistic sermons. The author encourages women to look at the feminine roles or boxes that pinch their souls: mother, fashion devotee, working wife, intellectual. Does God treat femininity as a role, a judgement, or a gift? And when Jesus redeemed women, what was it exactly that he...
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In this book, the Spirit of God led me to give instruction and understanding of being called to preach. Without this critical understanding could very well lead someone to do more damage than good, thus defeating their purpose of the call. The book begins by bringing complete attention to the preacher themselves to recognize the call of the Lord and progress through his process to build character and faith. The biggest focus is devoted...
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Las adversidades llegan para afligirnos y aunque nuestro deseo es triunfar sobre ellas, no todos lo logramos. En «Vence la adversidad» Ruddy Gracia nos revela las verdades necesarias para que podamos salir victoriosos ante los problemas de la vida. No solo encontraremos consejos para enfrentar las pruebas, sino también los principios necesarios para sobreponernos a los ataques que enfrentamos. Estas verdades prácticas, serán las armas más poderosas...
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Get the Summary of Beth Moore's All My KnottedUp Life in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "All My Knotted-Up Life" by Beth Moore is a memoir that traces her journey from a childhood in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, to her life as a renowned Christian speaker and author. Born into the Green family, known as river people, Beth's upbringing was marked by family road trips, a strained marriage between her parents, and a mix...
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"Principles of Life" provides the tangible leadership and guidance you must use daily, especially when confronted with situations and circumstances that may tempt you to choose the "easy way out". The "easy way out" always leaves you vulnerable to grief, shame hurt, and despair. This choice will always act like a boomerang, leading you back to the life you are trying to leave behind. These rules alone, however, do not cause you to obey the principles-you...
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In the six-session small group Bible study, The Life You've Always Wanted, John Ortberg guides you and your group through the spiritual disciplines and teaches you how they can transform your spiritual life. What does true spiritual life really look like? And what keeps you from living it? What can you do to pursue it? If you're tired of the status quo-if you suspect there's more to Christianity than what you've experienced-John Ortberg invites you...
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This book was inspired by true events.
Confirming the word of God in the King James Bible stating, "For nothing is hidden that will not be made manifested nor is anything secret that will not be known and come to light" (Luke 8:17), secrets are similar to a cow in the pasture that thinks he's free. God knows the secrets of the heart. Having an honest conversation with God can change anyone's life.
Proverbs 28:13 tells us, "Whoever conceals his...
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