Home
 |
|
 |
| Beloved author Henri J. M. Nouwen discovered Christ in communion with others in the body of Christ. Here is a collection of his thoughts and reflections, taken from a variety of his writings, about how we can live out our baptismal call to live with and love others in the community of believers. With the simplicity and honesty for which Nouwen is known, he describes his many insights and experiences of living with and caring for his fellow Christians. Nouwen found that a common life where Christians support, affirm, and encourage one another brought him into a more profound awareness of Christ's presence, both in himself and in the world. This book includes Nouwen's thoughts on the mystery of the Eucharist, the disciplines we need to live a common life, and the strength and gifts we discover in one another. A great inspiration for all Christians seeking to live out their life in Christ with other believers. |
|
 |
|
|
| Sermon notes, prayer requests, personal journaling... Christians have always been note takers. Now Barbour offers specialized notebooks to help believers organize that information. Patterned after the popular My Bible Study Notebook and Bible Study Organizer and Notebook, the brand-new KeyNotes journals provide more than one hundred lined pages for personal journaling, prayer requests, sermon notes, and small group information. Each spread features appropriate prompts and encouraging Scriptures, and the lay-flat spiral binding makes the KeyNotes journals easy to use. The cover is attractive and durable, making these journals appropriate for anyone, anywhere. |
|
 |
|
|
| Oh, how I miss him! My heart aches with missing him, not only because he's my son, but more so because he's my Lord and Savior. I'm not sure I understand the purpose in all of this. But still, I trust Jehovah and have faith. Have you ever wondered what it was like for Mary? How did she feel about being the mother of Christ? What was she thinking as she fixed his childhood wounds, listened to him address hundreds on a hillside, and watched him turn water to wine? And what was she feeling as she witnessed her beloved son's crucifixion? A fictionalized story of Mary's life, My Son, the Savior is filled with motherly love, deepening faith, worry and despair, and ultimately, eternal hope. If you've ever marveled at Mary's faith, wondered how she endured, or wished to know more about her, you'll love this imagined look into Mary's deepest emotions and richest experiences as the mother of God's own Son. About the Author Melody Carlson is the bestselling author of more than 150 books, including Revell's upcoming The Christmas Bus. She lives with her husband in Sisters, Oregon. Click here to read a sample chapter! Adobe Acrobat is required. Click here to download |
|
 |
|
|
| For many years, singer/writer Marsha Hansen has helped concert audiences hear and see the rich legacy of the African-American sacred music known as spirituals. Collaborating with her brother-in-law, world renowned guitarist Keith Richards, and joined by veteran musicians, Babi Floyd, Blondie Chaplin, George Receli, and other stellar performers, Marsha and her daughter Jordan interpret hauntingly familiar songs in unexpected ways. Each artist on the CD lends a distinctive note, resulting in a chorus that truly reflects the history, the people, and the circumstances from which these powerful songs arose. My Soul Is a Witness explores the deep messages of faith sung about in African-American sacred folk music. Each chapter of the book explores both song texts and related biblical texts, leading to opportunities for personal and devotional reflection. Presented in a beautiful gift book format, the book includes the 14-song live recording of vocalist Marsha Hansen, accompanied by Keith Richards, Babi Floyd, Blondie Chaplin, George Receli, and others. |
|
 |
|
|
| Follow in the footsteps of the first disciple of Jesus-his mother Mary. As readers take this pilgrimage of faith, their own faith will deepen along the way! This unique book focuses on ten important gospel scenes in the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary, from her fiat at the Annunciation to her presence in the upper room at Pentecost. Each chapter includes: a poetic meditation; the Scripture passage to be studied; a series of questions for delving deeper into the meaning and significance of each scene; and questions for applying these truths to our own lives. The reflections conclude with a short portrait of another biblical character who exemplifies a trait demonstrated by Mary, along with an inspiring selection from a noted Catholic author. Author Jeanne Kun takes readers through various scenes in Scripture with her books in the Scriptural Journey series. Each chapter includes: a poetic meditation written by the author; the Scripture passage to be studied; a series of questions for delving deeper into the meaning and significance of each scene; and questions for applying these truths to our own lives. The reflections conclude with an inspiring selection from a noted Catholic author. Appropriate for both personal and group use. |
|
 |
|
|
| So, ... here is my confession as stated in the book. "I didn't write this book because I have all the answers, but as part of my own search for them. I am certain that you and I wrestle with many of the same issues. I admit that while I know much of what it takes to draw close to God, I am not always willing to apply what I know. And yes, there are definitely times when I don't feel close to God and other times when I don't even desire to be near. Truthfully, I am just another sojourner, like yourself, traveling through this brief life. But I have learned that apart from God life makes no sense and that the desire for connectedness with the Creator only intensifies with distance.It is my intention to fuel you passion for God and to focus your energies on drawing close to Him. I will do my best to mark the pathway to intimacy with God. I will attempt to provide a realistic picture of what to expect along the way. The rest is up to you." |
|
 |
|
|
| An entrepreneur with nothing more than a dream teams up with an actor just out of prison and a has-been scriptwriter. Is their effort truly inspired or doomed from the start? A true star, Brent had arrived, but a downward spiral ended in a terrible accident and six long years behind bars. Then God finds Brent in prison, and on release he sets himself up with a small business and volunteers with a local theatre group. Celia had thought the inner and outer scars left by the accident were far beyond forgiveness. How could she ever find it in her to absolve Brent simply because he asks? A Christian businessman is challenged with a new venture, but how can he make a film when he doesn't even know where to begin? Thus begins an odyssey bringing some very unlikely people together to do something bigger than any of them could have imagined on their own. About the Author Davis Bunn is an award-winning novelist whose audience spans reading genres from high drama and action thrillers to heartwarming relationship stories, in both contemporary and historical settings. He and his wife, Isabella, make their home in Florida for some of each year, and spend the rest near Oxford, England, where they each teach and write. |
|
 |
|
|
| Rev. Beecher Hicks Jr. knows that great preaching and great storytelling go hand in hand. He believes in the power of imagination to teach us about God and about life, and he knows that nothing can spark the imagination like a story well told. In My Soul's Been Anchored, he presents vivid portrayals of the biblical truth shining through people he has known and experiences he has had.Family, friends, church members, neighbors. . .well-loved faces peer from these pages. In their warm humanity they illustrate simple, profound lessons that touch us all. You'll meet "Uncle Mugga," a woman poor in money but rich in love for neighborhood children. Reverend Jones, whose dentures flew out over the pupil in mid-prayer. Mother Jackson, everybody's mother at Second Baptist Church. Wilson McCray, who ran his shoes off praising God. Each person is a unique, creative snapshot -- sometimes funny, sometimes poignant -- of a living faith that helps us overcome obstacles, love God and each other more effectively, and make this world a better place.Dr. Hicks' stories read the way his sermons preach -- full of life, feeling, and beauty. My Soul's Been Anchored captures in print the oral tradition of the great African-American preachers -- the cadences, the rhythms, the passion, the urgency. And the vision. Dr. Hicks says, "This is a time to rise above our limitations and set our sights on those things that the world believes are beyond us." He encourages us to reach for purpose, to put our faith in motion, to never give up on our potential or God's promises. Here is storytelling at its finest from a gifted writer and preacher, with universal truths that speak to every culture. |
|
 |
|
|
| It may be exciting to have your own personal space on the Internet – but it’s nothing compared to the safe place He has prepared for you. The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack . . . Amen. 2 Timothy 4:18. Enjoy wearing this parody tee! |
|
 |
|
|
| Inherit the spiritual blessing that God has for you. You can experience salvation and receive a new heart but still miss receiving your full spiritual inheritance. Juanita Bynum, best-selling author of Matters of the Heart, minces no words in explaining the scriptural significance for believers to understand the role spiritual authority plays in your inheriting all God destines for you. Your Spiritual inheritance comes only from submission. Looking in-depth at the lives of Samson, Saul, Uzziah, and Jesus, as well as her own life, Bynum explains the pattern for receiving - and not squandering - the mantle of anointing from God. Discover how submission to instruction and receiving correction from spiritual authority can draw you into destiny. The Bible's pattern is clear - spiritual leaders are to lead, and believers are to submit to their leadership for spiritual direction. Your spiritual inheritance - reserved especially for you - is awaiting your full obedience. Will you embrace the greatness God has put within you? |
|
 |
|
|
| Record your spiritual journey! God wants you to receive the full portion of your spiritual inheritance. For most of us, it is a process. A companion resource to Juanita Bynum's latest faith-building book, this journal provides the opportunity to see your progress and even share it with others. In these fifteen chapters, you will have Scripture verses and principles to help you realize your full potential in Christ. Add your personal insights, questions, thoughts, and feelings as you discover new wealth in your spiritual inheritance. |
|
 |
|
|
| no description |
|
| |
|
