Download or read book Prosper written by Steve Kelly and published by . This book was released on 2016-07-14 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past fifty years, there have been hundreds, if not thousands, of Christian books written about prosperity. Many of those books are based on sound teaching and understanding of God's principles. For example, sowing and reaping is a natural and spiritual truth. God's plan is to bless His people, not to harm them. Jesus did say that whoever follows Him would reap "now in the present age, houses, brothers and sisters..." The aim of this book is not to refute or really even add to the work of many books that have taught the true values of God's design for His people to have and receive financial blessing.This book is broader than finances. Finances are important, to be sure, but life is more than money. Jesus said, "Isn't life more than food and the body more than clothing?" He taught us to think about more than material things.Just before that, in Matthew 6:24 (NIV), He said, "No man can serve two masters...You cannot serve God and money."Too often, we fall into the trap of believing that money is the proof of God's favor. Because it's at the center of our interaction with the things we need to live and function in modern society, money becomes the tool and the gauge for determining how blessed we are. But life is more than a "give to get" plan. Life is more than budgets and spreadsheets and 401Ks, though all those things are necessary. Life is not what we possess. Life is what we pass on to others. Life is not just building a financial inheritance for your children; it's modeling an abundant heart of gratitude that infects everyone around you.I chose the title for this book very strategically. You see, a prosperous life is a generous life. A generous life is a blessed life. Regardless of material accumulation, the Bible promises that the "generous person will prosper, and whoever refreshes others will be refreshed." To prosper means to have abundance in many areas. Physical health. Spiritual peace. Marital bliss. Joyful children. A great reputation. The list could go on and on. You get the point. Being blessed is about what you have left over after you've paid your bills. Prospering is not about buying things you can't afford to impress others. In fact, Solomon, who had more material wealth than anyone in history warned, "it's better to have a sleeping dog than a dead lion." He meant that it was better to have something effective and useful but less impressive on the surface than to have a majestic creature that has no power because it's dead. It's no benefit to have a superficially impressive possession if it was paid for by incurring a huge debt you can't afford. It's better to have a less significant house or car that you can afford, than to carry the crushing burden of debt and live under stress and worry. Too often, instead of thanking God we have a roof over our head (which billions of people don't), we only pray for a bigger roof over our head.My true prayer is that you would prosper. But, as John writes, "I pray that you prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers." So, that's my prayer as well. I pray that as you read this book, you understand the full meaning of a prosperous life. I pray that you comprehend the breadth and depth of God's desire for your life. A life meant to be lived without needless anxiety and worry about tomorrow. A life that is generous, and therefore blessed. I pray that you prosper.Steve Kelly

Download or read book Genius of Generosity Book Lessons from a Secret Pact Between Two Friends written by Chip Ingram and published by . This book was released on 2010-12-01 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Generous Wife written by Lori Byerly and published by Karis Publishing. This book was released on 2004-11 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Would you like to have more intimacy and tenderness in your marriage? Generosity has a way of turning distance and disinterest into warmth and intimacy. Being generous is a skill that can be learned! This book is a how-to manual on generosity, containing a year's worth of ideas for building your marriage through prayer, romance, encouragement, practical service, communication, quality time, gifts, and bedroom play. Additional sections: Massage Holiday Ideas Gift Giving Date Ideas ... and more. Lori Byerly began e-mailing generous tips in 2001. Her daily tips and website material encourage generous wives around the world.

Download or read book Prosper written by Charles Fillmore and published by The Floating Press. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How would your life be different if all of your material needs were provided for? New Thought expert Charles Fillmore makes the argument that the Universe wants all of us to prosper -- but that it's up to us to develop the spiritual and mental tools that are necessary to tap into this infinite abundance. Remove money worries from your life once and for all through the action-oriented program Fillmore sets forth in Prosper.

Download or read book Think Like Jesus written by Dave Willis and published by XO Publishing. This book was released on 2020-11-25 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What would it look like if God gave us a clear roadmap outlining His success principles for finances, work, marriage, faith, friendship, personal growth, conflict resolution, and nearly every other aspect of everyday life? It would be life-changing! The good news is that this roadmap already exists, and it's called The Book of Proverbs. For more than 3,000 years, the Proverbs have guided world leaders and people from all walks of life. Still, many have misunderstood wisdom to be a mystical force that can only be attained by a privileged few. The truth is God has made His wisdom available to all who will seek it. He doesn't want His timeless truths to be a mystery! You just need a heart open to receive His instruction. In Think Like Jesus, Dave Willis distills all the main themes and lessons in Proverbs into thirty-one daily readings. This devotional will give a fresh perspective, and be encouraging to the Proverbs scholar and first-time Proverbs readers alike! For anyone who wants to be at their best in all aspects of life and faith, Think Like Jesus could be a life-changing book.

Download or read book HOW TO PROSPER written by Junlee D Labastida Jr and published by Jun Lee Labs. This book was released on 2020-07-01 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to prosper your life? Do you want to be free from debt? Do you want to change your life forever? Do you know that all these questions above are possible? Yes, It's possible! How? Change your belief. This E-book will change your life as long as you believe in your self and to God! :) Enjoy reading...

Download or read book Teach Me How to Prosper written by Kynan Bridges and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2024-09-10 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Move from the Land of Lack to God's Land of Promise The Bible says God has plans to prosper us, not to harm us. Yet few topics cause as much harm as the topic of prosperity--leaving many in the church hurt and confused. In this powerful, biblically balanced book, apostolic leader and pastor Dr. Kynan Bridges asks the hard questions about this misunderstood and divisive topic, diving into what the Bible truly teaches about prosperity, poverty, finances, and abundance. Through piercing, Spirit-led insight and candid testimonies, he helps you · lean into God's purpose for prosperity · discern between real and false prosperity · cooperate with the Spirit of divine increase · renounce and overcome poverty in all areas of life · experience abundance and the power of blessing · prosper in the end times The doorway to your destiny is found on the path to prosperity. It's time to step into His supernatural provision, advance His kingdom, and transform lives!

Download or read book The 21 Day Financial Fast written by Michelle Singletary and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2014-01-07 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're living paycheck to paycheck or just trying to make smarter financial choices, let award-winning writer and Washington Post columnist Michelle Singletary show you the practical steps you need to take for the financial peace you long for. In The 21-Day Financial Fast, Michelle proposes a field-tested financial challenge: for twenty-one days, put away your credit cards and buy only the barest essentials. What happens next will forever change the way you think about wealth. With Michelle's guidance, you'll discover how to: Break bad spending habits Plot a course to become debt-free with the Debt Dash Plan Avoid the temptation of overspending for college Learn how to prepare elderly relatives and yourself for future long-term care expenses Be prepared for any contingency with a Life Happens Fund Stop worrying about money and find the priceless power of financial peace Join the thousands of others who have already discovered practical ways to achieve financial freedom and experience what it truly means to live a life of financial peace and prosperity.

Download or read book Live Long and Prosper written by Sandra L. Barnes and published by Fordham Univ Press. This book was released on 2012-12-17 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pioneering new study of the Black megachurch phenomenon brings nuance and depth to the question, Are Black megachurches more focused on prosperity than on people? Black megachurches and their pastors are often accused of failing to use their considerable resources to help the poor; focusing on prosperity theology rather than on social justice; requiring excessive monetary and time commitments of members; and pilfering church coffers for the their personal use. The debate rages on about whether these congregations are doing all they can to address specific challenges facing African American communities. Live Long and Prosper is a refreshing, innovative study that reaches beyond superficial understandings of the Black megachurch phenomenon in a piercing interrogation of how powerful megachurches address (or fail to address) two social crises in the Black community: HIV/AIDS and poverty. Live Long and Prosper offers an intriguing examination of sixteen representative Black megachurches and explores some of their motivations and subsequent programmatic efforts in light of prosperity or “health and wealth” theology. Professor Barnes makes the case that the Black megachurch is a complex, contemporary model of the historic Black church in response to globalism, consumerism, secularism, religious syncretism, and the realities of race. She contends that many of these megachurches hold unique characteristics of adaptability and innovation that position them well to tackle difficult social issues. Prosperity theology emphasizes two characteristics—physical health and economic wealth—as examples of godly living and faith. This book considers whether and how efforts to address HIV/AIDS (a “health” issue) and poverty (a “wealth” issue) are influenced by church and clergy profiles; theology, in general; and prosperity theology, in particular. Frame analysis informs this mixed-methodological study to compare and contrast experiences, theological beliefs, pastoral profiles, and programs. Live Long and Prosper is a must-read for general readers, academics, and students alike—indeed, anyone interested in the contemporary Black megachurch’s response to social problems and the link between theology and social action. It is at once a fascinating, readable narrative and a rich piece of scholarship complete with extensively documented endnotes, statistics, informative charts and tables, and an exhaustive bibliography.

Download or read book The Spiritual Life of a Leader written by Boyd Bailey and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2021-08-10 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Best Leaders Rely on God No matter where you lead, the qualities that make a great leader are the same: you should be humble, selfless, honest, collaborative, and teachable. Most of all, you should recognize Jesus as the gold standard of leadership and make your relationship with God your top priority. In The Spiritual Life of a Leader, bestselling author Boyd Bailey will help you develop the habits and goals of an effective leader. As you orient your heart toward serving God, you’ll grow in your ability to bear spiritual fruit in your workplace, serve your colleagues, and raise up other leaders. Learn how you can… use honest self-assessment to improve your weaknesses and hone your spiritual strengths make spirituality a central part of your management style, even in a secular environment avoid the temptations common to leaders and ensure your unique spiritual needs are met Get ready to grow as a leader and a follower of Christ. The Spiritual Life of a Leader will help you adopt God’s priorities as your own and enable you to shine for Him as you follow Jesus’ footsteps.

Download or read book Prosperity written by Charles Fillmore and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-11-13 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this edition the author has attempted to explain man's lawful appropriation of the supplies spiritually and electrically provided by God. "When we understand and adjust our mind to the realm or kingdom where these rich ideas and their electrical thought forms exist, we shall experience in our temporal affairs what is called 'prosperity.'" Contents: Spiritual Substance, the Fundamental Basis of the Universe Spiritual Mind, the Omnipresent Directive Principle of Prosperity Faith in the Invisible Substance, the Key to Demonstration Man, the Inlet and Outlet of Divine Mind The Law That Governs the Manifestation of Supply Wealth of Mind Expresses Itself in Riches God Has Provided Prosperity for Every Home God Will Pay Your Debts Tithing, the Road to Prosperity Right Giving, the Key to Abundant Receiving Laying Up Treasures Overcoming the Thought of Lack

Download or read book Two Minutes in the Bible for Men written by Boyd Bailey and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2016-01-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is the true meaning of success in your work, at home, and in your other relationships? What does "finishing well" mean for you? How can you be confident you will one day hear the Lord say to you, "Well done, good and faithful servant"? The answers to life's most important questions are found in Scripture and highlighted in these down-to-earth daily readings for men. You'll find the wisdom and inspiration you need to grow in your personal character and connect with God in every area of your life. Each brief devotion includes a short passage of Scripture, a brief reflection, a question to help you remember the message and take appropriate action, and a short list of related Scripture references for further study. Start each day with just two minutes in the Bible and enjoy the adventure of living as a man of God today.

Download or read book Essential Habits of Relational Leaders written by Boyd Bailey and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2020-08-11 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Become a Great Leader by Investing in Others The strongest leaders are set apart by their relationships with their colleagues, their families, and the members of their community. They form bonds built on respect and mutual appreciation, and in doing so, they bring out the best in themselves and in others. Improving as a relational leader is as easy as adding a few new tools to your belt while sharpening skills you already have. Bestselling author and ministry coach Boyd Bailey identifies 30 habits that will help you promote a culture of trust, love, and service wherever you lead. Grow in your ability to… cultivate God's heart toward people, recognizing their unique value as individuals prioritize love above all else, even over your own interests continually strive for personal growth, especially in your capacity for grace, selflessness, and emotional maturity You'll find you are the most successful when you’re helping those around you shine. By making these habits your own, you will grow into the kind of leader people can’t wait to follow.

Download or read book Altar Ego written by Craig Groeschel and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2013-02-26 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover your true identity in Christ. Many of us live for the approval of others. We let the world decide who we are, or we look to those around us to discover who we think we’d like to be. The problem is that living for what people think of you is the quickest way to forget what God thinks of you. In Altar Ego, pastor and author of Winning the War in Your Mind Craig Groeschel will show you how to sacrifice your broken ideas of approval-based identity on the altar of God’s truth and become who you were meant to be in Christ. You'll learn how to: Expose false labels and selfish motives. Live according to God's higher values with a deeper confidence in His calling. Trade in your broken ego and unleash your “altar” ego as a living sacrifice to Him. Understand how God continuously shapes you into His vision of you. Once you know your true identity and are growing in Christ-like character, then you can behave accordingly with bold behavior, bold prayers, bold words, and bold obedience. Altar Ego reveals who God says you are, and then calls you to live up to it. Rather than living a timid, halfhearted, shallow cultural Christianity, you'll boldly live in the confidence of the God who believes in you.

Download or read book When A Good God Allows Rape written by Joy Tan Chi Mendoza and published by OMF Literature. This book was released on 2015-09-15 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What Satan meant for harm, God meant for good. God's grace transformed pain, emotional distress, and suffering into a vibrant, purposeful, and rich life. Refusing to hide behind the dark memories that wanted to hold her captive, Joy Tan-Chi Mendoza shares her story, helping her readers towards strength, encouragement, and the healing of sexual trauma and abuse. (Harold J. Sala, author and friend)

Download or read book Prosper written by Ethan Willis and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2011-10-03 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "For many, prosperity simply means wealth. But if you have to drag yourself out of bed every morning to do unfulfilling, uninteresting work, this kind of prosperity comes at too high a price. True prosperity is when there is no conflict between money and happiness— the way you make a living is true to who you are. For the past twelve years Ethan Willis and Randy Garn have helped tens of thousands of people find their own paths to prosperity. In Prosper they share six Prosperity Practices that will enable you to create a life that is rewarding, enriching and renewing. Willis and Garn teach you how to “earn from your core”—to start with what you have, clarify what you really want, and develop an action plan that leverages your passions, experience, and expertise. Because this plan is rooted in your deepest goals and aspirations, you create prosperity that is sustainable over the long term—the very opposite of a get-rich-quick scheme. You will not simply succeed—you will truly prosper. "

Download or read book The Paradox of Generosity written by Christian Smith and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2014 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Paradox of Generosity, Christian Smith and Hilary Davidson offer vital insight into how American adults conceive of and demonstrate generosity. Focusing not only on financial giving but on the many diverse forms philanthropy can take, they show the impact--both positive and negative--that giving has on individuals.