Download or read book Grace Is Greater written by Kyle Idleman and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2017-02-28 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The writer of the letter to the Hebrews said, "See to it that no one misses the grace of God." Over the centuries much ink has been spilled on the subject of grace. Yet perhaps nothing is as hard to explain as God's grace. It doesn't make sense. It's not fair. It can't possibly cover over what I've done. The best way--perhaps the only real way--to understand it is to experience it. But too often in our churches we're not getting grace across and grace is not experienced. Bestselling author and pastor Kyle Idleman wants everyone to experience the grace of God. Through the powerful medium of story, Grace Is Greater leads readers past their hang-ups toward an understanding of grace that is bigger than our mistakes, our failures, our desire for revenge, and our seemingly impossible situations. No sin is so great, no bitterness so deep that God's grace cannot transform the heart and rewrite the story. Perfect for individuals and also for small groups and church-wide studies, Grace Is Greater will help readers truly grasp God's grace, even if the Christians around them have failed to live it.

Download or read book The Grace Effect written by Kyle Idleman and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2017-02-28 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this story-driven little book, readers discover how God's grace is more forgiving than their guilt, more beautiful than their brokenness, and more redemptive than their regrets.

Download or read book Highly Functional written by Craig Deroche and published by Mysong Media. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Even living under the spotlight of public life that shone so powerfully into Craig's affairs and personal life had failed to illuminate a deadly, personal secret, so powerful that it t[h]reatened to not only destroy him but his wife, family and friends and even his very existence. At 34 years old, the youngest speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives, Craig's talents resulted in a meteoric rise in the political arena.But the image was shattered when the secret that had been hidden made an unexpected and unwelcome entry onto the public stage. This is his story, the unvarnished truth of events that caused his catastrophic downfall and how he found freedom through Christ"--Amazon.com.

Download or read book Where Grace and Mercy Collide written by Chad Verity and published by . This book was released on 2007-11-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Midnight Jesus written by Jamie Blaine and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2015-10-13 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s three a.m. in the side yard of a shack in the worst part of town. I’ve got a dirty-faced baby on my hip and there’s a pit bull standing on the septic tank in the next yard over barking his head off. My patient sits on the hood of her ex-husband’s low rider smoking a cigarette and dumpingher pills into a mud hole by the right front tire. Airbrushed across the hood of the car is a cross-eyed Jesus with open arms. She lays her hand on top of his as the still-hot engine ticks. Throughtears she pleads, “Help me Jesus, please.” The dog is silent. Sirens approach. “Just breathe,” I tell her. “Everything’s gonna be all right.” The baby fidgets, resting her head against me, staring up into my eyes. I raise one finger and she holds it tight. I fumble for the words again. “Just breathe.” Midnight Jesus shares fascinating, bizarre, and sometimes humorous true-life stories of everyday people looking for hope in their darkest hours. Poignant and unpretentious, Jamie paints beauty where at times it seems none exists—from skating rinks and bars, late-night highways and lonely apartments, broken churches and rundown trailer parks, jail cells, bridge rails, ERs, psych wards, and that place over the levee where God laughs and walks through the cool dark night.

Download or read book Think Orange written by Reggie Joiner and published by . This book was released on 2017-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if the primary mission of the church is not to help the family, and the number one priority of the family is not to go to church?What if they are both designed to work together to show a generation who God is?It's not either/or. It's both/and.In Think Orange, Reggie Joiner shows how two combined influences can make a greater impact than just two influences separately. Church leaders who "think orange" make radical changes so they can ?Engage parents in an integrated strategySynchronize the home and church around a clear messageProvoke parents and kids to fight for their relationship with each otherRecruit mentors to become partners with familiesMobilize the next generation to be the churchWhen you think orange, you rethink the way you do ministry for children and teenagers.

Download or read book Colliding with the Call written by Corella Roberts and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-15 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colliding with the Call takes the reader on a journey through the wilderness of faith that often happens after a Christian decides to follow and serve God. Both those in ministry and missions and those curious about life on the "frontlines" will find encouragement and inspiration in these pages.Back cover copy:I've surrendered to following God's will, but this is not what I expected. Where's the peace? The joy? The fruit? Did I somehow miss the call, God?Sound familiar? Those were Corella's questions, too, as she found herself in a literal and spiritual wilderness after answering the call to become a missionary teacher in remote Alaska. Through these pages, you'll journey with her to unearth glimpses of God's purpose for those seven dark years. With tenderness and conviction, she examines the reality of the wilderness in the life of the believer and the scriptural truths that offer hope in the midst of disappointment.Corella's story of undoing and rebirth in the wilderness just might be your story, too, if you dare to let God take you there.

Download or read book Decision To Die Strength To Live written by Herbert J. Keener and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2019-05-08 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When I decided to write this book, it was going to be all about me and how I survived terrible hardships. It seemed like I really didn’t have any special situation that I overcame. I was just like every other idiot that made bad decisions and got themselves into predicaments and their consequences. Once I realized the type of person I was, and how I portrayed myself to others, I knew that I had to write this book. For others embarking on the same path, I realized there are consequences for what they do, what they say, and who they hurt. When I was younger, I never gave a thought about my actions or who I hurt in the process. I would just think “oops” and move on to another idiotic adventure. I did eventually face the consequences of my actions, and I hope this book is a learning lesson for those heading in the same direction that I was. I met a ghost writer who was able to put into words what I really wanted to say from my heart. I now realize that the consequence I could not foresee was death, not just an “oops”.

Download or read book When Three Roads Collide written by Kenneth Pritchard Jr and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2020-11-04 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No matter how difficult the situations you have faced or are facing, you can still overcome them. The things we go through are only shaping us to be able to receive the greater things that God has in store for us later in life. These situations are just pushing us into the purpose and destiny that God has for us. Life can sometimes be a struggle, and we may feel hopeless. Often, we go through things that we have no control over; things that were never our fault, and that we shouldn't have to go through. It's not fair. It's not pleasant. But this is the life that we live. This book tells the true story of two lives that spiraled through some of the most difficult things you can imagine during their childhood and teenage years. There was a lot of pain, a lot of hurt, a lot of disappointment, and most of all, a lot of hopelessness. Still—somehow—there was a glimmer of light. This is the story of the lives of Rev. Kenneth Pritchard Jr. and Rev. Sheika Pritchard and how, what seemed like the end of the world, turned out to be the handiwork of God's grace. Our story shows how God was able to work in our lives, and includes some advice about the kinds of support we needed when we first found our faith. Our story and the tools we describe could also help you, and those you know.

Download or read book Colliding With Destiny written by Sarah Jakes and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2014-08-26 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find a fuller, richer life by letting God direct your destiny. The story of Ruth is a journey of transformation. By allowing God to transform her circumstances, Ruth went from a widow who would be excluded from society to a wife with a secure and protected future, a future that ultimately paved the way for the birth of King David! Her story is full of collision--loss, heartache, poverty, even shame--but she never let her past define her. Instead, the most painful time of her life became her most pivotal, propelling her to a destiny she never imagined. Perhaps you have a past you're struggling to overcome. If disappointments, whether a result of your own choices or the actions of others, have kept you from being your true self, this book is for you. Follow Ruth's life and discover the hope available to each of us. Your yesterday does not have to dictate your tomorrow. Despite your past pain, you, too, can find redemption and restoration.

Download or read book Worlds Apart written by Marilyn R Gardner and published by . This book was released on 2018-02-26 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This sequel to Between Worlds: Essays on Culture and Belonging, Marilyn Gardner¿s first exploration of the Third Culture Kid (TCK) experience, probes more deeply into the journey that forms a TCK¿s identity. Memories of joy and pain, close friendships and loneliness interweave in this compelling portrait of an international childhood. In Growing Up Between Worlds, Marilyn Gardner traces a journey of growing faith and emerging identity in a small missionary community. From the close quarters of boarding school, to the strangeness of furloughs in her parents¿ native Massachusetts, this honest portrayal of a young girl¿s struggles with faith, friendship, and belonging will resonate deeply with anyone who has lived between worlds.

Download or read book When Three Roads Collide written by Kenneth Pritchard, Jr and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-27 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No matter how difficult the situations you have faced or are facing, you can still overcome them. The things we go through are only shaping us to be able to receive the greater things that God has in store for us later in life. These situations are just pushing us into the purpose and destiny that God has for us. Life can sometimes be a struggle, and we may feel hopeless. Often, we go through things that we have no control over; things that were never our fault, and that we shouldn't have to go through. It's not fair. It's not pleasant. But this is the life that we live. This book tells the true story of two lives that spiraled through some of the most difficult things you can imagine during their childhood and teenage years. There was a lot of pain, a lot of hurt, a lot of disappointment, and most of all, a lot of hopelessness. Still-somehow-there was a glimmer of light. This is the story of the lives of Rev. Kenneth Pritchard Jr. and Rev. Sheika Pritchard and how, what seemed like the end of the world, turned out to be the handiwork of God's grace. Our story shows how God was able to work in our lives, and includes some advice about the kinds of support we needed when we first found our faith. Our story and the tools we describe could also help you, and those you know....

Download or read book Collision written by Kate L. Mary and published by Twisted Press, LLC. This book was released on 2021-07-16 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you like romance with a little bit of mystery sprinkled in? Collision will have you on the edge of your seat while tugging at your heartstrings! Some secrets are better left untold… When eighteen-year-old Kara Jones gets into a car accident on the way home from college, she’s left with more than a few bruised ribs, a busted cell phone, and a totaled car. After a slip-up at the hospital, she’s shaken to discover that her family isn’t all it seems. And now her mother’s strange behavior and willingness to do anything to protect her secrets—including pulling Kara out of school—have Kara floundering in the dark. Enter Derek Miller, a former classmate who’s dealing with family issues of his own. His nerdy charm is too much for Kara to resist, and she’s even more amazed when he agrees to help her dig into her mother’s past. Together they investigate her mother’s old friends and boyfriends, hoping to discover who Kara really is. Instead, they find disturbing connections to the dark history of Kent State University, and an ever expanding maze of mystery surrounding Kara’s birth. As Kara and Derek chase secrets, she realizes he’s the only person she can trust. But as they get closer to the truth, the disturbing answers reveal a web of evil far darker and further reaching than they’d imagined, leaving Kara to wish she’d never asked the questions in the first place. 4 Stars from Six Chicks Books: "I devoured this book in one sitting. The story was compelling and suspenseful and I was hooked at the first chapter. Collision is unique story with a well-developed plot that will leave you turning the pages at lightning speed. I adored the characters." 4.5 Stars from Lustful Literature: "I absolutely adored this book. The storyline was well written and I instantly fell in love with Derek. Kate did a great job pulling in and intertwining the lives of Kara and Derek. Once the plot line started playing out, I had really time putting this book down." 4 Stars from Best Book Boyfriends: "This a really good suspenseful story, and I love Derek and Kara together. They’re just such a solid couple for two people who are really young. When Derek tells her he can see them together forever I swooned. Their chemistry is not only sexy, but they are also playful. It brings some levity to a suspenseful story." Curl up with a copy today!

Download or read book Collide written by Amanda Shelley and published by Amanda Shelley, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-06-30 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Falling head over heels was the last thing I expected. Literally. Coffee is everywhere - and more than my ego is bruised. When the handsome stranger I plowed into calls me by name, mortification sinks in. He rushes off to class. I run home to change, hoping to forget the whole incident. If only I could be so lucky. I quickly find it’s a small world and Gavin Wallace is completely unavoidable. Everywhere I turn he’s there. In my classes. Hanging with my friends. I’ve got his full attention and I have to admit, I like it a lot more than I should. College Romance, Sweet Romance, Clean Romance,

Download or read book Sailing Grace written by John Otterbacher and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sailing Grace is the author's account of drowning in heart disease, fighting back to the surface, and sailing on. It begins with him flat on his back in a local health club and ends 31 months and 4000 miles later when he and his family maneuver their sailboat Grace to Schull Harbor, Ireland.

Download or read book Breathe Again written by Stacy Henagan and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2020-09-22 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What Do You Do When It Seems God Hasn’t Come Through for You? When the miracle-working God whom Pastor Stacy Henagan loved and served did not answer the prayers on behalf of her terminally ill one-year-old daughter as expected, she was left crushed with grief and struggling to understand. How could a loving God allow this to happen? What do you do when it seems God has let you down? Is God trustworthy? Rather than choosing to remain in overwhelming pain and doubt, Stacy emerged with a much greater belief that God is good and trustworthy, even when we don’t think His plans make sense. Links to an in-depth study guide and 5-part video teaching series are available on stacyhenaganbook.com.

Download or read book Two Souls Collided written by Tanya Muftic and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2018-02-09 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anyone going through a transformation in life experiences deep feelings of loss, confusion, regret, and fear. However, the human spirit is resilient and capable of moving past challenges by letting the fear manifest itself to love. Poetry is the perfect outlet to illustrate the strength of human spirit. Each poem in this collection is a soulful prayer to the universe in gratitude and forgiveness. The poem Be My Muse was a call to her soul mate that she had not yet met. In fact, that poem was what caught the eye of her partner, Linda. If you are on a journey of transformation, forgiveness, and gratitude, you will relate to the poetry in this collection. It will uplift and encourage you to find your most authentic self. With all tragedies, the human spirit grows in strength and teaches us that our best friends are always deep inside us. As with all things, be grateful for all that you have. Miracles happen. Just believe. This is Tanya Muftics first published collection of poetry. Her writing tackles struggling with depression, the death of a parent, the trauma of having a child in a school shooting, going through divorce, and learning to forgive herself. Ultimately she falls in love with her true self and realizes she always had the power to triumph. The collection reads like a love story while celebrating the resilience and determination of the human spirit.