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The analogy of Christ as the vine and His children as the branches has been referenced and quoted so many times that it has become a common Christian household phrase and inspirational quote. However, it is not often lived out or truly understood and experienced. Andrew Murray details how exactly to live as a part of God’s vine. He expands on what it means to rely on the Father for strength, power, growth, and life. Composed in a style that breaks up into daily meditations, this wealth of information on how to live connected to God is an invaluable resource.

In this book, the possibilities are offered through Bible meditation, prayer, and obedience, for the overcomer to enter into a daily encounter with God that will transform every aspect of his walk with him. God can indeed be heard and met every day, and many times a day. He is waiting to be heard. He is anxious to talk to his children, to hear them and to answer them. He is not silent. You can encounter him today and he can encounter you, and you will never be the same.

We have all experienced disappointment in relationships. Sometimes we wonder if it's even possible to have enduring, positive relationships in our homes, our work, and our communities. In The Connection Code, trusted Bible teacher O. S. Hawkins digs deep into the biblical book of Philemon to give us a blueprint for building life-giving relationships in every sphere of our lives.

The majority of Christian ideologies have separated the message of physical healing from the message of salvation into two distinct and unique experiences. This flawed concept has left many Christians saved in their spirit but sick in their bodies. The communication of the Gospel message of salvation has undergone a metamorphosis since biblical days that has left it crippled and devoid of demonstrative power in our modern society.

Whether we know it or not, all of us have had heart trouble. The good news is that Jesus Christ is the best heart specialist of all time. In this collection, Bessie examines the Bible’s references to the heart: what God says about our condition, and what provision he has made for us in Jesus Christ. It is no-nonsense Bible teaching with an emphasis on practical application.

Are you a Christian and struggling to find peace and rest? We want to be independent. We tend to think that we can figure things out. We decide that if we make a plan, and follow that plan to a T, then we’ll get the desired results. Then, when things don’t work out, we become desperate. The wear and tear of this process leaves us drained. The question is how do you rest and remain peaceful? There’s Peace in the Bible and Jesus’ Words is a Bible verse word bath focused on verses about peace, hope, and strength.

Psalms is a Bible book of the Christian Old Testament and is a collection of compositions to thank God and pledging for his help. Many of the psalms are linked to the name of King David. They help us to overcome difficult times and keep trust in God.

From Genesis to Jesus, these Lenten reflections based on a father who keeps his promises highlight biblical characters such as Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and David that lead us to Christ and his sacrifice for us.

This book is an informative and inspirational devotional that focuses on the person and teachings of Jesus Christ. Filled with personal life stories and insightful analogies, the author provides both a general overview of each chapter in the gospel as well as practical application for daily living. Each chapter follows a similar format: (1) explores brief observations from the chapter, (2) unpacks one portion of scripture, (3) suggests an area of personal application, and (4) concludes with an honest prayer.

Your success each day depends on the condition of your mental, physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual well-being. Therefore, your purpose, peace, and joy are determined by the habits and mindset you adopt when you awake. These power-packed spiritual affirmations are just the thing you need to program yourself for peak performance today. And they are easy to implement too!

Having come to see Christ Jesus, we are now ready to see his church, about which Jesus had declared this: "I will build my [church], and hades' gates shall not prevail against it" (Matthew 16:18b). From this declaration we realize that the church is not the product of the work of man, but it is the Lord Jesus himself who builds the church. Hence, in scripture, the church is called "the Christ" (I Corinthians 12:12c; Ephesians 3:4b, 8b Darby).

You are invited to look into how the Old Testament Scriptures present Yahweh, the one true God and Creator of all, as interacting with humans in the visible form of a man—thus anticipating our understanding of the Second Person of the Godhead and His Incarnation.

Grace & Mercy: A Devotional Journey was created from a desire for a fresh look at discipleship within the busy modern church. The book explores the progression of the seed planted in a sermon: how truth gets watered, germinates, sprouts, grows, and eventually bears fruit. Grace & Mercy demonstrates how to have a nourishing and flourishing spiritual life.

Psalms is a Bible book of the Christian Old Testament and is a collection of compositions to thank God and pledging for his help. Many of the psalms are linked to the name of King David. They help us to overcome difficult times and keep trust in God.

In Fear Not, Ed Love unpacks 11 biblical stories in which God commanded someone to "fear not". Each story exposes a common fear and challenges listeners to face their own fear and follow in faith. Listeners will discover how God uses ordinary people to accomplish his extraordinary purposes.

Lent is about more than going to church on weekdays and giving up chocolate or social media. It’s also a time to form one’s heart and mind through study and prayer. In Where the Eye Alights, Marilyn McEntyre offers 40 short meditations, based on excerpts from Scripture and poetry, that guide listeners on a devotional journey from Ash Wednesday through Holy Saturday. As in lectio divina - the spiritual practice of reading Scripture repetitively and meditatively - McEntyre invites us to notice words that may give us pause and summon us to reflection.

Una interpretación clara de los textos bíblicos, que transforma a la Biblia en un manual de conducta para el hombre moderno. Instrucciones precisas que llegan desde el fondo de los tiempos para acercarnos preceptos de vida de una vigencia asombrosa.

Many people find prayer to be a fearful mystery or a dry duty. Others think prayers are futile. Changing Me, Change the World models a way to connect the content of the psalms of the Bible with everyday life. It strengthens faith and instills confidence to pray more effectively.

This book discusses the utilization of biblical contemplative practice in facilitating neuroplasticity in adults who experience psychological disorders. It examines psychological disorder from four perspectives: spiritual faculty, physiological faculty, psychological faculty, and relational faculty. Having chaos or rigidity in any one faculty will lead to disintegration in the central nervous system, which inevitably leads to mental distress. This book demonstrates from scientific research how to use prayer and biblical meditation to heal the brain from psychological distress

The story of Saul, the zealous persecutor of Christians turned Apostle Paul, is not merely a historical account but a narrative that unfolds with striking parallels to the challenges, transformations, and aspirations that characterize the contemporary human experience. As we delve into the intricacies of this narrative, we are invited to explore the depths of faith, the dynamics of radical transformation, and the enduring legacy of a life devoted to the gospel.