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Christians, rightly called “people of the cross,” look to Jesus’s death and resurrection as the central points of his earthly mission. But in order to understand more fully the person and work of Christ, it’s important for believers to fix their minds on his entire ministry — his life, death, resurrection, and ongoing ministry today — and not solely on his work on the cross.

It is my hope and prayer that the Spirit of God will use this book to help you get Under the Spout Where Gods Glory Pours Out.As believers in Christ, it is insufficient just to know God wants us to be blessed and Happy in Christ. It is imperative that every one of us enter into the fullness of God’s Blessing that the world might see Christ in us. Isaiah 8:18 Behold, I and the children whom the Lord hath given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the Lord of hosts, which dwelleth in mount Zion. The truths contained in this book are all based on biblical principles and they will ...

This book has been written to help heartbroken parents know and feel the nearness and tenderness of God when they are facing the loss of a child. It takes long, satisfying looks at truths and stories from the Bible, helping you to know and be comforted by God the Father as he walks with you through your darkest seasons.

This 31-day devotional audiobook has been made with the purpose of giving you a daily glimpse into the abundance of God’s love, which he makes available to those who believe and trust in him. The short, bite-sized portions are aimed at providing food for thought to carry you through the day, bringing comfort and encouragement where needed.

Working through the book of Job, Sarah Walton (author of Hope When It Hurts) and her husband Jeff reflect on their own experiences in a marriage that has faced chronic illness, baggage from the past, a child with neurological challenges, and financial difficulties—and show how to cling to Christ and each other. This is not a "how-to" guide on having the best marriage, but rather, a walk alongside you and your spouse, sharing the realities of suffering and the effects it can have on a marriage.

For generations, churches and families have used Advent wreaths to help prepare for celebrating the Lord's birth at Christmas. The evergreen wreath symbolizes eternal life and includes four candles—typically three purple and one pink, with a white candle in the middle that symbolizes the purity of Christ. Various traditions assign different topics to each candle, and the candles are usually given names to remind us of the good news of Christ's birth.

You know the basics—God is powerful, good, and wise. But transformation comes from knowing God deeply. David sang, danced, and shouted for joy over his love for God. But what if you don’t feel that kind of emotion? We all know what it’s like to gain biblical information but remain unchanged. Each of the daily readings in Deeper Knowledge of God highlights one of 76 attributes of God and explores how to experience that aspect of his character in a way to generates real, life-changing joy. The topical index enables you to pinpoint which attributes of God speak to your specific needs ...

Andrew Jukes (1815-1901) was an English theologian and deacon of St. John's Church, Hull. The Names of God in Holy Scripture (1888) examines the Old and New Testaments to find and interpret the names of the Lord.

An outstanding selection of stories from the classic King James version of the Bible.

Anything worth doing takes work, and memorizing the word of God is no different. But supplied with the right strategies and a strong determination, this is the most rewarding work you will ever do, and you’ll find that it will bring you closer to God in a way that simply reading the scriptures cannot.

"The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance; against such there is no law." (Galatians 5. 22-23) This second edition of the popular book by Colin Attridge looks at these verses from Galatians and discusses the impact they should have on the Christian life, and the thoughts and intents of the Christian heart.

Mark Scandrette shows how the Beatitudes invite us into nine new postures for life. Instead of living in fear, we can choose radical love. It's often assumed that the good life is only for the most wealthy, attractive, and powerful. Poor, sad, and suffering people are left out. But the ninefold path of the Beatitudes is for everyone. Whatever your story, whatever your struggle, wherever you find yourself, this way is available to you.

This audiobook provides the reader with insights and tools to enrich his/her spiritual practice through passive meditation techniques, which involves stilling the conscious mind, and active meditation techniques, using guided visualizations and interaction with others. These are derived from Christian contemplative and Eastern meditation traditions. Unique to this handbook are exercises for couples and families. Included is a 30-day plan of contemplation on Christ.

Gain the confidence you need, declaring the word of God over your life! Cast your fears to the Lord, by transforming your life and your spirit, as you learn and apply incredible scriptures for infertility.

Are you Christian and need to be healed? Are you ready to find your healing in the Bible? The Bible is a point of access, like Jesus. That means it contains life-changing power. Life-saving power. At Selah Christian Bible Meditations and MM Productions, we give you opportunities to cling to God’s word through guided meditations, curated Bible verse word baths, and more.

Using plain language and word pictures, Spurgeon shares an earnest word for those who are seeking salvation. It has been written to show clearly how much we all need grace and how much grace is available for our needs. The writer would like to compel us, by his words, to come to Jesus Christ and receive that grace. A classic on a great subject written by one of the greatest preachers who ever lived.

Tikva Frymer-Kensky shows listeners how a seemingly minor story in the first book of Samuel can teach them key lessons to dramatically improve their lives. Saul, abandoned by God, approaches a medium in the village of Endor to call up the spirit of Samuel. Though Saul had outlawed her craft, she helped him when he promised her safety. And after Samuel prophesied Saul’s death, she showed the shaken king hospitality.

Anything worth doing takes work, and memorizing the word of God is no different. But supplied with the right strategies and a strong determination, this is the most rewarding work you will ever do, and you’ll find that it will bring you closer to God in a way that simply reading the scriptures cannot. Whether you have 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or an hour a day to spare, you can commit God’s word to heart - no matter how bad you think your memory is.

In this thoughtful and inspiring book, Daniel Kooman, the award-winning director of She Has a Name and Dream: Find Your Significance, shares the creation story in a way you have never experienced it before. Breath of Life examines three breaths from God that shaped humanity: the first breath that brought humanity to life; a second breath that redeemed humanity from sin; and a third breath that continues to shape the course of human history as we know it.

In God Speaks Through Wombs, Drew Jackson explores the first eight chapters of Luke's Gospel in a new poetic register. These are declarative poems, faithfully proclaiming the gospel story in all its liberative power.