Download or read book Understanding Spiritual Gifts written by Sam Storms and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2020-09-01 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are spiritual gifts? Storms has spent several decades teaching on the topic of the spiritual gifts and equipping believers in the faithful practice of God's gifts. Yet there remains a great deal of confusion about the nature of the gifts and how they best function in the body of Christ. In this comprehensive guide to the spiritual gifts, Storms addresses the many bizarre and misleading interpretations while confronting the tendency to downplay the urgency of spiritual gifts for Christian living and ministry. He explains how spiritual gifts--both the more miraculous and the everyday--are given to build up the body of Christ. God has graciously provided these "manifestations of the Spirit" so that believers might encourage, edify, strengthen, instruct, and console one another, all with a view to an ever-increasing, incremental transformation into the image of Jesus Christ. Throughout this guide, Sam Storms unpacks the glorious truth that there is a supernatural and divine energy or power that fills and indwells the body and soul of every Christian believer. Understanding Spiritual Gifts is useful as a reference to address common questions about the gifts, but it also serves as a training manual for using and exercising the gifts in ministry. It is perfect for any individual or group who wants to grow in their understanding of spiritual gifts for today.

Download or read book Embracing My Gift written by Laura Frances Dawson and published by BalboaPress. This book was released on 2012-05-25 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Psychic medium Frances Camilleri was born with a special gift that allows her to see and communicate with spirits everywhere. As a child, this ability confused her; she couldnt understand why no one else could see her special spirit friends. Now she helps others come to terms with their grief by connecting them with lost loved ones. But as she grew, so did her understanding of what her gift meantand how she could use it to help others. Now, for the first time, she tells the incredible story of her life. Coming to terms with the powers she possessed and how to use them responsibly was a challenge but one she has mastered. For a young girl with these gifts, school days were sometimes a nightmare, but she found a way to learn from these lessons. When her family moved into what they thought would be a safe haven, she soon realized that the home was haunted by malevolent spirits who eventually ran the family off. From that experience, Frances learned how to use her abilities to cleanse housesand she now teaches others how to protect their homes and families in this way. The negative experiences in her life inspired Frances to study parapsychology and spiritual healing methods such as Reiki. By channelling guidance from spirit guides, she is able to give direction to others helping with many of the life issues we all face.

Download or read book Open Your G I F T S written by Kim Coles and published by . This book was released on 2017-05-10 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Created by actress and comedian Kim Coles, who shares her own personal hardships and survivals, this anthology will support you in regaining your spiritual resiliency to design a life of passion. Centered on the core themes of gratitude, intention, forgiveness, triumph, and self-love, each chapter reveals the necessary elements of purposeful living and how to acquire them. The intimate expressions herein will help you liberate your inner child, collect all the life lessons you've obtained so far, and welcome them into the abundance of your future. Enlightening, accessible, and rooted in real people's experiences, Open Your G.I.F.T.S. is a required reading for women seeking satisfaction and fulfillment in their lives. Unearth your authentic positioning and discover what your empowering destiny in this world really is. Learn more at www.KimColes.tv

Download or read book The Gift of Wonder written by Christine Aroney-Sine and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2019-03-26 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can you imagine a God who dances with shouts of joy, laughs when you laugh, loves to play, and invites us to join the fun? In this book Christine Sine invites us to pay attention to childlike characteristics that have the power to reshape us, with fresh spiritual practices that engage all our senses and help us embrace the wonder and joy that God intends for us.

Download or read book You Be You written by Jamie Ivey and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2020-10-01 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever felt held back from the abundant life God promises you? Do you ever look at the satisfaction and success in other people’s lives, and wonder where yours is? In You Be You, beloved podcast host and author Jamie Ivey reveals that the abundant life you want is closer than you think. It’s not over there in someone else’s life. No. It’s right here, right now, in your life as it already is—you just have to know how to take hold of it. And in this book, Jamie shows you how to: Throw out false definitions of success Give up the idea that you must have someone else’s skills, talents, family, or resources to succeed Use the beautiful level of influence that God has given you Start leaving your deepest mark on the world by living your story Are you ready to finally bloom where you’re planted? To finally free yourself to flourish? To live a life that could only be done by Him and through you? Then jump into You Be You, and you’ll find yourself satisfied and succeeding in ways you never expected.

Download or read book Discover Your Spiritual Gifts written by C. Peter Wagner and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2012-05-14 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Which of God's gifts has your name on it? When you become a follower of Christ, you receive gifts from the Holy Spirit. How can you know for certain which gifts you have? And once you do know, how should you use your gifts to best serve God? Discover Your Spiritual Gifts gives you life-changing answers to these questions and more. In this trusted study, you will be introduced to the 28 biblical gifts, learn the definition and history of each one and examine biblical and modern-day examples of people who share those gifts. By using the included questionnaire, you will be able to identify your specific gifts and find ways to use them in a community of faith. This edition contains a new Bible study for personal reflection or for use in a small-group setting that will help you explore in greater detail each of the gifts that Dr. Wagner discusses.

Download or read book Embracing Your Greatness written by Christina King and published by . This book was released on 2014-03 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many people live a life of darkness and suffering under the weight of childhood trauma, neglect or abuse. Anger and rage are distress symptoms of a deeper issue. The Holy Spirit knows the gentlest way to guide you to truth and freedom and He desires to woo His bride gently. He does not desire to kick in your doors or expose you in shame. My journey of Inner-healing and deliverance based on Theology of The Body has truly transformed my life so that I could reclaim the truth that God has made me for greatness. One person can change the world and that person is you.

Download or read book The Gift of the Cross written by Charles F. Stanley and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2022-02-22 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever looked more closely at the Easter story and wondered how Jesus' death on the cross transforms every day of your life? In The Gift of the Cross, beloved and trusted pastor Dr. Charles F. Stanley walks us through the Lenten and Easter seasons with biblical teaching on Christ's journey to the cross, the wonder of His divine resurrection, and what it all means for believers today. Discover how this one event forms the absolute foundation for everything Christians believe and will impact not just how you celebrate Lent and Easter but how you can experience joy and hope all year long. Both men and women will be encouraged in their faith walk as they focus on the truths that: you can find rest in the final work of the Cross Jesus lives and reigns and is intimately involved in your life you can start experiencing God's love and the promises of the resurrection today As Dr. Stanley leads you in this study, you will discover: a more meaningful way to observe and celebrate the Lenten and Easter seasons decades of biblical study and teachings on Jesus' life, death, and resurrection gorgeous photography alongside powerful scriptures and Dr. Stanley's insights Develop a deeper understanding of the Lenten and Easter seasons through The Gift of the Cross. Look for additional inspirational devotionals and biblical teaching from Dr. Charles Stanley: The Gift of Jesus The Gift of Prayer The Gift of Heaven Christmas: A Gift for Every Heart

Download or read book My Gift of Difference written by Jordan Greene and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-01-09 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "It's Just a Difference, Not a Disadvantage" I would sit in class, and try my best to pay attention. I just couldn't' remember everything that was taught, and I was starting to have a tough time understanding instructions, or my assignments. I studied harder and harder and nothing changed. I discovered I had a learning difference. . There are thousands of kids out there who are just like me. With this book, I will show how I used 'Power Words' and the 7 Steps that helped me increase my confidence and self-esteem. I embrace my 'Gift of Difference'. Jordan Ashley Greene is a 12 year old 6th grade student who loves public speaking, playing basketball, running track, and drawing.

Download or read book Embracing Fear written by Thom Rutledge and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Take a wonderful journey through and beyond your fear with Thom Rutledge.” — Melody Beattie, author of Choices “An insightful, moving and gracious book!” — John Shelby Spong, author of A New Christianity For A New World “An insightful and clear guide that shows how to turn fear into a powerful resource in our lives.” — Gavin de Becker, best-selling author of THE GIFT OF FEAR and FEAR LESS

Download or read book Embracing Purpose written by Linda R. Slaton and published by . This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embracing Purpose is a Bible study and small group process designed to satisfy a God-given longing that most people experience at some point in their lives: we want to make a difference. We want to give our lives away to something beyond ourselves. But we don't know how. The Embracing Purpose package, which includes a workbook, a 10-message DVD series and Leader's Guide, offers everything a church needs to equip women to find, love and live their God-given purpose (and everything an individual needs to discover her purpose). Participants who complete the course will come away with answers to two key questions -Who am I? and What am I to do with the time, talents and treasures God has given me? They will have discovered and labeled their unique design from God, written a purpose statement and developed a purpose plan for walking out their purpose.Embracing Purpose self-discovery workbook has four components--a narrative of the author's own journey toward purpose, a Bible study to explore the biblical foundation for pursuing a life of purpose, self-discovery exercises and stories of women who are living out their God-given purpose. The video messages do not repeat the content found in the workbook but supplement it with additional concepts, primarily focusing on barriers or roadblocks that are common to women.

Download or read book Hidden Potential written by Wendy Pope and published by David C Cook. This book was released on 2020-03-01 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fears. Faults. Failures. Frailties. Every woman at some point wonders, Do I have to get past all my weaknesses before God can use me? Wendy Pope is happy to tell readers: No! You don’t have to overcome, correct, rise above, or get strong before you are qualified to be part of God’s plan. He can use you right now. You are a worthwhile possibility. In Hidden Potential, readers see that they can be: faithful, even in fear included in God’s plans, even in weaknesses worth something, even in failure valuable, even in pain Pope explores the life of a fearful murderer on the run with a speech problem and daddy issues—also known as Moses—to show readers God’s power and grace. As she writes, God will never count anyone out as long as they count themselves as His children. Hidden Potential includes discussion, reflection, and Bible study questions, challenges to take readers further in their faith, and real-life stories from other women to remind readers they are not alone.

Download or read book The Gifts of Acceptance Embracing People and Things As They Are written by Daniel A Miller and published by Ebb and Flow Press. This book was released on 2022-01-27 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Library Journal Best Wellness Book of 2018! 2018 Self-Help Silver Medal Winner--Independent Book Publishers Association! 2018 Non-Fiction Audio Book Silver Medal Winner--Independent Book Publishers Association! 2018 Foreword Reviews Book of the Year Award Finalist--Family & Relationships! WHAT WOULD YOUR LIFE BE LIKE IF YOU ACCEPTED PEOPLE AND THINGS AS THEY ARE? Do you wish your parents had been more nurturing and supportive? Are you wondering if you’ll ever find your perfect soul mate and dream boss? Do you wish you had “perfect” children, relatives who never fight, and friends who always agree with you? No one gets to sail through life free of turbulence. What separates people who shake it off, bounce back, and stay positive from the bitter, never satisfied, and defeated? Best-selling author and former compulsive controller Daniel A. Miller convincingly attests that the answer is choosing acceptance. In THE GIFTS OF ACCEPTANCE: EMBRACING PEOPLE AND THINGS AS THEY ARE, Danny shares what he’s learned—through extensive research, inspiring true stories, and his own experience with hardships—about the integral relationship between accepting the facts of life and others, with their quirks, flaws, and differences, and enjoying greater satisfaction in life. Recognizing the benefits of acceptance isn’t difficult. Yet the reality of accepting an unexpected job loss or financial setbacks, a friend’s betrayal, a child’s struggle with addiction, a serious illness, or even the annoying traits of a loved one can be extremely challenging. To make it easier, THE GIFTS OF ACCEPTANCE offers insights, intentions, and strategies for practicing acceptance of parents, a significant other, children, siblings and extended family, coworkers, friends, and foes; of life’s adversities and the limitations of getting older; and, perhaps toughest of all, of yourself. You will learn how practicing acceptance helps you * Navigate life’s ups and downs more easily * Enjoy greater trust, openness, and intimacy with your loved ones and those closest to you * Survive control freaks, foes, and other crazy makers *Lift self-imposed burdens and obligations and experience less stress, frustration, and worry * Reduce the struggle with your children * Strengthen bonds with coworkers and business associates * Discover new choices and opportunities in the most discouraging situations * Turn setbacks and failures to future successes * Find the path to assured self-acceptance THE GIFTS OF ACCEPTANCE is a book with the potential to repair relationships, revitalize careers, and make the world a better place.

Download or read book Embracing Grace written by Scot McKnight and published by Paraclete Press. This book was released on 2005-11-01 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fascinating book explains that the gospel is about the restoration of "cracked Eikons" (fallen humans) so that humans can be in union with God and in communion with the saints. In the candid and lucid style that has made McKnight's The Jesus Creed so appealing to thousands of pastors, lay leaders, and everyday people who are searching for a more authentic faith, he encourages all Christians to recognize the simple, yet potentially transforming truth of the gospel message: God seeks to restore us to wholeness not only to make us better individuals, but to form a community of Jesus, a society in which humans strive to be in union with God and in communion with others.

Download or read book Love Your Gifts written by Angie McCourt and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-15 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this transformational non-fiction book Angie McCourt introduces 16 elevated gifts and guidance on how to clear away workplace belief, culture and behavior limitations to authentically identify, activate, and use those gifts.

Download or read book Embracing the Present written by Leonard Jacobson and published by . This book was released on 2023-04-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embracing the PresentLiving an Awakened LifeAt this stage of the human journey, almost everyone is living at a very limited level of consciousness. At this level of consciousness, the ego has a significant and limiting effect on our lives. It maintains us in a world of illusion and separation. In this book, the author provides a concise summary of his teaching on awakening. A key element of the teaching and the primary focus of this book is to reveal the true nature of the ego and how to overcome its negative influence upon us. He provides answers to questions about the ego which are long overdue in the context of awakening. What is the ego? What is its role in your life? How does it affect your life and relationships? How does it function? Why does it resist you becoming present? And most importantly, how can you overcome its resistance? Until you come into a right relationship with the ego, you cannot truly awaken. To awaken into Presence and free yourself from the control and limitations of the ego will transform your life. It will feel like a new beginning!

Download or read book Embracing Love written by Nathan Albert and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2010, Nathan Albert stood with his friends along the Chicago Pride Parade route, bearing signs of apology on behalf of Christians who had failed to represent Christ's love to the LGBT community. Little did he know that millions around the world would soon see him captured in an iconic photograph, hugging a man in his underwear.