Download or read book Paul and the Gift written by John M. G. Barclay and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2017-09-11 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Barclay explores Pauline theology anew from the perspective of grace. Arguing that Paul's theology of grace is best approached in light of ancient notions of "gift," Barclay describes Paul's relationship to Judaism in a fresh way. Barclay focuses on divine gift-giving, which for Paul, he says, is focused and fulfilled in the gift of Christ. He both offers a new appraisal of Paul's theology of the Christ-event as gift as it comes to expression in Galatians and Romans and presents a nuanced and detailed consideration of the history of reception of Paul, including Augustine, Luther, Calvin, and Barth.

Download or read book Encouragement for Today written by Renee Swope and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2013-09-24 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pull away from the things that pull you down and find lasting encouragement for today. The women at Proverbs 31 Ministries offer 100 devotions of wit, wisdom, and encouragement for women. For twenty years the P31 team has equipped and encouraged nearly a million women to live in the power of God’s truths that apply to their everyday life. Written by women from every walk of life, you will find inspiration to live authentically and fully grounded in the Word of God. The P31 Team shares from the realities of everyday life including highs and lows, humorous stories and tender moments. You will be drawn toward the truths God offers and enabled to rise above and become all God created you to be.

Download or read book Do Not Complain But Give Thank in Jesus Name written by Samuel Crawford and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-09-14 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a challenge to you to cultivate a heart of thankfulness to God and to the people He has placed in your life, believes that giving thanks to God daily will positively impact our lives. When we pause to acknowledge His blessings it restores us to a state of spiritual peace. Thankfulness is not about keeping tradition. It is a matter of the heart. It should be an everyday occurrence. It should be a habit; it should be a way of life. It may seem as though it is small or insignificant to you, but it means a lot to God and to others. I pray that this book will encourage you and challenge you to be thankful for everything. Do not complain, but give thanks in Jesus name, a powerful book filled with wisdom, inspiration and practical tips for ways to incorporate the practice of gratitude into your daily life. . Do not complain, but give thanks in Jesus name, will become a treasured guide to accompany you through the journey of life, whether it's for yourself, a gift for a loved one, or a guide for mentoring your children in the practice of gratitude

Download or read book The magnificent Prayer of Praises and Thanks giving and Worship written by Enoch O. Akanji and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-02-25 with total page 667 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prayer and Praises are significant part of Christianity and in Christendom since the very beginning of time on the subject of relationship with God. Take the spiritual vitamin because when life gets rough the rough gets life, but when you pray and praise you will overcome and overtake whatever comes your way. The mountain can be moved with prayer and praises by faith in the Lord. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! Jesus had overcome the world.” He has done His part, do your part by serving, praying and praising the Lord God Almighty. He hears us when we pray and praise; He knows us inside out and outside in. This book will help you very greatly in your relationship with God through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Download or read book The Power of Praise and Thanksgiving to God written by Roselyn Van Dyk and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-02-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As I write this book, we take you on a journey together and walk with me. The thinking process as I walk with faith, and I went to as we discover that the people meaning of thanksgiving and PRAISE can cause the finished work of JESUS to be manifested in this physical world. We can see it and touch it! There it is! (see Psalm 92:1). We believe it and receive the finished work of JESUS. It's done, deal! So, we ask, I know it's good to that. It's a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord of Most High. It's also a good thing to sing Praises. Is there any wrong with it? Why do we have to PRAISE? What's the matter with me? Let us go to Psalm 22:3, But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. When you pray, you come into God's Presence. When you PRAISE before Him, He comes into yours! He INHABITS THE PRAISES OF HIS HIS PEOPLE (See Psalm 8 & 9). Suppose you read that verse, where Praises are offered. God will show up. Thanksgiving and PRAISE God will send a representative, the invitation not turn down. The invitation that He can't turn down. He'll dwell in a place with thanksgiving and PRAISE. God can't just come down to dwell; it gives you ghost bumps. He is not coming down when you feel good, and it will show up when there are circumstances and situations. If we want to make sure that God dwells where we are, if you're praising and giving thanksgiving, you would say, right now, you want to make sure you don't grumble, murmur, or complain, for He records the words we speak when praising on your lips. Thank Him for the BLESSINGS in your life, and PRAISE Him all day long. There are many things to be thankful for if we decide we're going to be people who always continue to offer up worship, thanksgiving, and PRAISE the Lord. The flesh (us) looks for things to complain about, but the Spirit searches for reasons to give God glory. However, we should not expect just PRAISE and offer the sacrifice of PRAISE, thanksgiving, and worship to His glory name when there is a reason. It is easy to give thanks and honor if we have a reason. But then, it is not sacrificed. In other words, we should, of course, offer up PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING at all times, being mindful to thank God for all the BLESSINGS in our lives and for the favor He has shown us. So we enter into His rest. POWER OF BEING THANKFUL We're going to understand the power that's been invested in thinking and praying to God. Let's look at Thessalonians 5:16 say, Be joyful always; pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ JESUS. (NIV). He says to rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. That means 24 hours a day. Do we walk around like strange Christian proclaiming, PRAISE the Lord. Halleluyah! You're people of prayer, and you don't stop rejoicing, don't stop praying, and so on. NO! God wanted you to step ahead against your enemy and his strategies. Look at verse 18, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ JESUS concerning you. In everything, give thanks. It is the will of God concerning you. As He will perfect, that is concern on you. I believe that those Word of God scriptures that go together give thanks to God in everything that concerns you. In other words, so that I can perfect what interests you.

Download or read book God s Grace Is Sufficient written by Melisa Rhedrick-Singh and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-08-09 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God's grace is sufficient for all that transpire in this world. Learning to live a life of grateful worship causes us to walk in the power of God's anointing and to fulfill our eternal destiny""that anointed lifestyle restored to intimate relationship with the Creator. Redeemer brings the deepest satisfaction to the human heart. The supernatural love, peace, and joy that God gives fill the believer's heart with a passion to know him more, to love him more, and to glorify him in everything they do. And it causes their faith to be overcome by the world. As Christians, we are to tell people everywhere what God has done for us so that people everywhere will believe and obey God Jesus Christ, the Son of God, bringing him the glory to his name. We are called to belong to Jesus Christ. I am writing to the whole world, who are loved by God and are called to be his holy people. May God our heavenly Father and our Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace in this world and in the heavenly to come. The good news about Christ Jesus is that it is the supernatural power of God.

Download or read book God s Grace Got a Hold on Me written by Thomas L. Dobbins and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2024-06-28 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains testimonies of God's grace and mercy in my life when I lacked consideration for other people and was concerned with my own personal pleasure. Thank God for my grandmother Louise Dobyne for giving me Jesus Christ's foundation. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16) But God proves his love for us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us. How much more then, since we are now justified by his blood, will we be saved through him from the wrath. (Romans 5:8-9) Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. (Joshua 1:9) Glory to God! Thank you our Father for never giving up on me!

Download or read book Giving Thanks to God written by Sarah Young and published by HarperChristian Resources. This book was released on 2017-01-03 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Giving Thanks to God, the fifth study in the Jesus Calling® Bible Study Series, you will explore what God’s Word has to say about the many ways He provides for you—and why you should give thanks to Him for this abundance. Even when you are going through trials, you can have an attitude of thankfulness, for the Bible says that you have been given “every spiritual blessing in Christ” (Ephesians 1:3). When you realize the depth of God’s love and the lengths He went to reconcile you to Himself, it naturally causes you to want to praise Him! Each of the Jesus Calling® Bible studies includes devotional readings from Jesus Calling®, selected passages of Scripture for reflection, Bible study questions, and additional questions to help you apply the material. This study can be used for personal reflection and Bible study or in a small-group setting.

Download or read book A Prairie Devotional written by Wendi Lou Lee and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2019-08-06 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In A Prairie Devotional, former child actress Wendi Lou Lee, who played Grace Ingalls on the TV show Little House on the Prairie, shares unique stories and spiritual insights that give a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the hearts and souls of the series' beloved characters. With more than 90 devotionals, A Prairie Devotional offers readers: A spiritual resource based on rich themes of faith and family Unique insights and life lessons Heartwarming stories and personal anecdotes Behind-the-scenes glimpses into the lives of the characters Quotes from Little House on the Prairie A blend of faith and prairie life Scripture verses Thought-provoking questions for deeper reflection In A Prairie Devotional, Wendi Lou Lee invites reflection on the ideas that made the TV series so popular: soothing broken relationships, keeping your head up in challenging situations, and relying on God's guidance when life looks impossible. A Prairie Devotional is an inspirational compilation of heartwarming material that lifelong fans will love.

Download or read book Women Living Well written by Courtney Joseph Fallick and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2013-10-08 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women desire to live well. However, living well in this modern world is a challenge. The pace of life, along with the new front porch of social media, has changed the landscape of our lives. Women have been told for far too long that being on the go and accumulating more things will make their lives full. As a result, we grasp for the wrong things in life and come up empty. God created us to walk with him; to know him and to be loved by him. He is our living well and when we drink from the water he continually provides, it will change us. Our marriages, our parenting, and our homemaking will be transformed. Mommy-blogger Courtney Joseph is a cheerful realist. She tackles the challenge of holding onto vintage values in a modern world, starting with the keys to protecting our walk with God. No subject is off-limits as she moves on to marriage, parenting, and household management. Rooted in the Bible, her practical approach includes tons of tips that are perfect for busy moms, including: Simple Solutions for Studying God’s Word How to Handle Marriage, Parenting, and Homemaking in a Digital Age 10 Steps to Completing Your Husband Dealing With Disappointed Expectations in Motherhood Creating Routines that Bring Rest Pursuing the Discipline and Diligence of the Proverbs 31 Woman There is nothing more important than fostering your faith, building your marriage, training your children, and creating a haven for your family. Women Living Well is a clear and personal guide to making the most of these precious responsibilities.

Download or read book The Power of a Woman s Words written by Sharon Jaynes and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2020-04-21 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your Words Echo in Hearts and Minds Long After They Are Spoken Have you listened to yourself lately? Did you know that your words are shaping other people’s lives? That they are the mirrors in which others see themselves? Every day you can speak life into their souls or suck the life right out of them. The choice is yours. In The Power of a Woman’s Words, bestselling author Sharon Jaynes will show you how to exchange careless words that hurt for intentional words that help others succeed recognize words that tear down confidence and replace them with words that build others up overcome the negativity that pushes people away and become a well of positivity that draws others in tame your tongue by practicing practical principles that help you think before you speak stop being disappointed in your lack of control by taking hold of the power of the Holy Spirit Words are one of the most powerful forces in the universe, and God has entrusted them to you! How will you use this gift? Your words can change the course of someone’s day…even someone’s life.

Download or read book Attitude of Gratitude True Worship written by Michael Byrd Ph D and published by Living Word Ministries. This book was released on 2018-03-30 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My prayer is that the reader of Attitude of Gratitude experience an intimate relationship with God in worship! "But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. Strong's Hebrew Dictionary for Israel; states He will rule as God. If we allow God to rule our hearts, He will inhabit our praise!" Psalm 22:3. God dwells in our lives and through our praises. In other words, we become intimate (dwell intimately) with God when we praise God. I believe we are created to have fellowship with God. We are made to worship God! God's greatest desire is to be intimate with His people! "Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name." Psalms 100:4 We enter into God's presence when we truly worship God! True worship comes from a thankful heart. I Thessalonians 5:18-19 In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. God's will is to become intimate with us. Worship is expressing our love toward God! We grow in our trust in God when we worship.Our faith is activated (or empowered) by what we say and do. Our doubt is also activated (or empowered) by what we say and do. Romans 8:28 says, "And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God." When we trust thateverything is working together for our good we will praise and worship God during difficulties. But if we don't trust that the difficulties are for our good we will complain. Complaining is the polar opposite of trusting God! Many people today are dealing with negative thoughts like depression and/or anxiety. Romans 1:21Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Attitude of Gratitude True Worship book gently guides the reader to discover and uncover areas in their lives were their heart become darkened which could lead to dramatic mental health issues.

Download or read book The God of All Comfort written by Hannah Whitall Smith and published by Barbour Publishing. This book was released on 2013-05-01 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God isn’t angry with you—He longs to give you peace and joy. That’s the message of Hannah Whitall Smith’s important and powerful book The God of All Comfort. Abridged and updated for today’s reader, this late nineteenth-century study holds a well-deserved spot among the Christian classics, reminding God’s children of His many promises of comfort, help, and love. Addressing God’s powerful names, His role as shepherd and dwelling place, and His complete sufficiency for human needs, The God of All Comfort will show you that anxiety, fear, and insecurity are unnecessary feelings for Christians.

Download or read book Unsinkable Faith written by Tracie Miles and published by David C Cook. This book was released on 2017-04-01 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For many people, remaining optimistic and feeling positive about themselves and their lives is a constant battle—especially when circumstances are difficult and life is hard. For others, negativity is something that only sneaks up from time to time, yet still wreaks havoc in their hearts. Regardless of the root causes, once pessimistic thoughts permeate our minds, our feelings and emotions begin to control us instead of us controlling them. Eventually it doesn’t seem possible to stay positive, happy, and full of joy, and negative thought patterns shake our faith, causing us to sink emotionally, mentally, and spiritually over time. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Despite what storms roll in, hearts anchored in God don’t sink. When we change the way we think, we can change the way we feel and live, even if our circumstances remain the same. Intentionally embracing the opportunity to experience a transformed heart and a renewed mind opens the door for a changed life, because a positive mind will always lead to a more positive life. In Unsinkable Faith, author and Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker Tracie Miles offers hope for women who struggle with negativity. Each chapter explores Tracie’s and other women’s personal stories, showing how they rose above their circumstances by transforming and renewing their minds. Unsinkable Faith is a breath of fresh air for anyone longing for a heart full of joy, an unbreakable smile, and a new, more optimistic perspective on life. This book will equip you to: Replace pessimism with positive thinking by becoming the captain of your thoughts; Learn how true joy and happiness are based on choice, not circumstances; Overcome unhealthy habits of negative thinking by intentionally implementing three easy mind-renewing steps; Stop feeling hopeless and pitiful, and start feeling hope-filled and powerful instead; and Discover that when you change the way you think, you change the way feel, and in turn you can change your life completely.

Download or read book Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life written by Donald S. Whitney (Professor) and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2014 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawn from a rich heritage, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will guide you through a carefully selected array of disciplines. By illustrating why the disciplines are important, showing how each one will help you grow in godliness, and offering practical suggestions for cultivating them, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will provide you with a refreshing opportunity to become more like Christ and grow in character and maturity. Now updated and revised to equip a new generation of readers, this anniversary edition features in-depth discussions on each of the key disciplines.

Download or read book Give Thanks in All Circumstances For this is God s Will for You in Christ Jesus written by I Love Jesus and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-09 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you looking for a great gift for a loved person or someone close to you ? This beautiful and heartwarming notebook/journal with "Give Thanks in all circumstances For this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus" scripture quote on the cover, is the perfect journal to write in. Happily fill the pages with everything from prayers and psalms to devotionals, poems and gratitude reminders. With 120 pages of perfectly lined paper, this inspiring notebook will quickly become a favorite journaling companion. Use it as a notebook: praying journal for women, prayer Journal for Women, prayers for every day... Your new journal: high quality cover Cover with Bible verse 120 lined white paper 6" x 9" inch size

Download or read book A Sudden Glory written by Sharon Jaynes and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2012-08-21 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you long for something more in your relationship with God? The good news is that “something more” does not mean “doing more.” God is not waiting for you to get your spiritual life “right.” He wants to be with you right where you are. The real question is not “What does God want from you?” but “What does God want for you?” Sharon Jaynes understands what it’s like to have a “glory ache”—a longing to experience God’s presence on a daily basis. She also knows how easily working for God can get in the way of intimacy with God. And she’s discovered that we tend to make our faith journey much too hard. In A Sudden Glory, Sharon uses Scripture and story to help you erase the line between your “spiritual life” and your “daily life” as you enter the sanctuary of God’s presence even in the middle of your busy, messy day. Here you will find your eyes opened to moments of sudden glory in which the Creator assures you of His love as you live and move and have your being in Him. Here you will discover true freedom—the freedom of experiencing God in a deeper and more intimate way than ever before. Includes Bible study and discussion guide.