Download or read book Joy Through Presence How to Experience the Calm Delight of God written by Shane Callahan and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-04-25 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone desires to have joy in their life, not many people find it. We are always looking, "out there" somewhere for this necessity in our lives. "Joy through Presence" will help you to understand that you can end that search and find joy in a place you may not have expected. Instead of searching self-help communities and fighting a seemingly uphill battle, you will be able to experience joy right now through the power of presence

Download or read book Doxology and Theology written by Matt Boswell and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2013 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beyond sound equipment and music charts, eleven noted worship leaders from around the United States write about the ministerial part of their work as it relates to the gospel, mission, disciple-making, liturgy, the Trinity, justice, creativity, family, and more.

Download or read book More Than a Carpenter written by JOSH. MCDOWELL and published by Tyndale House Publishers. This book was released on 2024-08-20 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He thought Christianity was a sham. Then it changed his life. Skeptic Josh McDowell thought Christians were out of their minds. He ridiculed and insulted them, then decided to combat them with his own thorough research to disprove the claims of Jesus Christ. To his surprise, he discovered that the evidence suggested exactly the opposite--that Jesus, instead of being simply a first-century Hebrew carpenter, truly was the God he claimed to be. Josh went on to write the inspirational work on Christian apologetics, More Than a Carpenter, which has sold over 15 million copies. In this revised and updated edition, with over 15 million copies in print since its original publication, More Than a Carpenter has changed countless lives. Now, in this revised and updated edition, Josh is joined by his son, Sean, as they tackle the questions that today's generation continues to ask: "Can I be spiritual without believing in God?" "How can I make sure that my life counts for something?" "Is it really possible to know anything for sure about God or Jesus?" This edition is an accessible read for seekers and a great evangelism tool.

Download or read book The Practice of the Presence of God written by Brother Lawrence and published by Courier Publications. This book was released on 2023-11-15 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This devotional classic is a compilation of Brother Lawrence’s letters and recorded conversations from the seventeenth century. Brother Lawrence was a simple French Carmelite lay brother who was able to achieve profound intimacy with God through the most mundane activities. He taught that the highest communion with God is not reserved for extraordinary moments but permeates the very core of our most ordinary days. He spent much of his time in the kitchen of a Paris monastery. He learned that our daily activities and thoughts could be acts of worship, engaging in opportunities to “practice the presence of God” by thinking about and loving God. Also included is Brother Lawrence’s “Spiritual Maxims,” a collection of aphorisms and sayings that summarize his teachings. This timeless spiritual treasure has illuminated the hearts of many who yearn for the awe-inspiring knowledge of the divine presence in a hectic modern world. Features a foreword by Matthew Fox, author of Sheer Joy.

Download or read book The Joy of Knowing Jesus written by Lydia Walton and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2004-05 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is her first book and she says everyone who reads it will experience a dramatic change and adventure with the LORD. Life is wonderful when you know the Author of it says Lydia. "The Joy of Knowing Jesus" is a teaching book. The LORD desires that all of His children know Him as He knows us. This book is about overcoming and getting the victory over life's circumstances regardless of how difficult they become. It is a book of intimacy with God and invites you into His presence to experience His love and purpose and plan for your life. This book is a must!

Download or read book The Practice of the Presence of God written by Brother Lawrence and published by Hendrickson Publishers. This book was released on 2022-05-03 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than three hundred years ago, a French monk named Brother Lawrence discovered how to live in God’s presence moment by moment. His reflections have become the devotional classic The Practice of the Presence of God. Discover his secret as you read this timeless classic! Brother Lawrence was born Nicholas Herman in Lorraine province, France in about 1605. He came from a humble background and was an unlearned man. He became a Christian in 1629, and after being a soldier and a footman for some time, he entered the religious community of the Carmelites in Paris in about 1649. It was there, as a lay brother, that he took the name of Brother Lawrence. He remained in the community until his death in 1691. While in the community he worked most of the time as a helper in the kitchen; it is in this specific surrounding that he became known for his simple, practical faith. Originally published in French as La pratique de la prâesence de Dieu.

Download or read book In the Presence of Jesus written by Paul Bane and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-10 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A 40-day journey to calm your restless, anxious thoughts and listen for the voice of Jesus. In the stress, noise, and activity of modern life, there is a way of finding inner peace and contentment. In the Presence of Jesus will help you learn to quiet your mind and focus your attention on the grace and love that is only available in God's presence. Deeply faithful to Scripture and infused with the truth of Christ's unwavering love on every page, In the Presence of Jesus is an easy-to-understand, step-by-step, daily guide that will empower you to transfer the truth of His everlasting love for you from your head to your heart. This 40-day journey will help you focus on the character of Jesus and open your spirit to His presence in your life. Every day, you'll experience: an invocation welcoming Christ's presence into your devotional time a personal note as if it were written by Jesus to you, drawn carefully from Scripture and opening your heart to the grace of Christ Bible verses to meditate on daily prayers, reflection activities, and blessings to help you focus on Christ's presence with you throughout your day. Awaken moment by moment to the presence of a loving God--and find peace for your mind and soul.

Download or read book I Love Jesus But I Want to Die written by Sarah J. Robinson and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.

Download or read book Secrets of the Secret Place Companion Study Guide Legacy Edition written by Bob Sorge and published by Oasis House . This book was released on 2020-10-14 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Companion Study Guide Legacy Edition: Use this Companion Study Guide for both personal and group study. Group study will be more effective if each person gets their own copy of both Secrets and the Companion Study Guide. This Study Guide will help you go deeper with the Lord, and will help you glean the things the Lord is speaking to you personally. It also provides clear guidelines for leading small groups in a study of Secrets. Used together, these two books comprise an unparalleled equipping tool for moving believers into the incredible joys of pursuing an intimate relationship with Christ. Go after Jesus together with your friends!

Download or read book Joy in Christ s Presence written by Charles H. Spurgeon and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God takes great delight in you, and you can take great delight in Him -- more than you've ever known before. In this book, Charles Spurgeon describes the nature of the true fellowship with Christ that you were meant to have. You can have an exciting relationship of intimate communion with Christ, beginning today!

Download or read book Enjoying the Presence of God written by Jan Johnson and published by NavPress. This book was released on 2016-03-11 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gives you the opportunity to surrender to God’s presence and enjoy just being with Him. Find contentment, peace, and encouragement from practicing spiritual disciplines, and learn simple, tangible insights into practicing God’s presence in everyday life.

Download or read book My Practice of the Presence of God written by Brother Lawrence and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2023-07-04 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the abundant life of Jesus! In the Gospel of John, Jesus instructs His disciples to abide in Him, declaring that apart from Him we can do nothing. But staying connected to the Spirit of Jesus throughout the busyness of daily life is difficult. How do we actually put this into practice every day? The Practice of the Presence of God is a collection of conversations and letters from Brother Lawrence, a 17th century monk, to fellow Christians on how to constantly experience the Presence of God. Brother Lawrence had one aim—whether He was washing dishes or kneeling for prayer—to personally connect with God in everything He did. In this guided devotional journal edition of the full classic work, we examine how to practice the Presence of God. Brother Lawrence's original words, broken out and paired with added reflections, actions, and prayers, will help you cultivate habits to encounter Jesus in simple but profound ways each day. Through these honest and straightforward conversations and reflections, you’ll be invited to practice the Presence of God by: Considering your own past and present encounters with God Discerning things that distract you from His presence Pondering ways to connect with Him more deeply Pursuing tangible actions that help you experience God Talking to God as if He were sitting directly in front of you Celebrating the people and experiences that have drawn you to Him As we learn to abide in the presence of God, we become "like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither..." (Psalm 1:3). As we cultivate an inward connection with the Spirit, we experience the love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and goodness that is only available in Him. So, come, let us learn to practice the Presence of God!

Download or read book The Presence Participant s Guide written by Alec Rowlands and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2014 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you settled for far less of God than He wants to reveal? Do you feel close to God in your everyday life . . . or does He too often seem distant and silent? Maybe, like many Christians, you live somewhere between those two extremes. You occasionally sense God's presence, but at other times feel as if He's a million miles away. The wonder of closeness with God is available to you here and now. This workbook, a companion to The Presence DVD curriculum (and book) by Alec Rowlands, walks you through six sessions of seeking God. Rowlands reveals the ways God makes His presence known, how you can prepare for it, and how experiencing it will transform everything. As you draw near to God--as you are consumed by His love and your life is rearranged by His grace--you'll find fulfillment, purpose, and an unmatched sense of adventure. If you're feeling a hunger for more of God, you are already on your way to discovering: He is good. He is powerful. He is here. (The Presence DVD and book are available separately.)

Download or read book Pursuing God s Presence written by Roger Helland and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2023-05-09 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How a Presence-Centered Life Changes Everything Balancing Scripture and Spirit, pastor and professor Roger Helland shows pursuing God's presence isn't about seeking signs and wonders--it's about seeking God's kavod: His radiant glory, His manifest presence. Sorting through common fears and misunderstandings about God's presence, Helland offers biblical and practical teaching, to help you · pursue God's presence and holiness in everyday life, · live a presence-centered life at work, home and church, · enjoy a deeper biblical fullness of the Holy Spirit and · experience God's supernatural strength, vitality, renewal and joy. God's kavod changes everything. When you learn to seek, experience and host His presence, it will transform you--and the world. "Drink from the deep well of wisdom and grace as you read the pages of this book. . . . It will nourish the imaginations of the weary and saint alike."--TARA BETH LEACH, pastor, author "Will have every reader venturing into the depths of God with fresh wonder and joy. Highly recommend."--DANIEL GROTHE, associate senior pastor, New Life Church "Thoroughly grounded in Scripture, orthodox to the core and God breathed."--RT. REV. DR. TREVOR H. WALTERS, bishop, Anglican Network in Canada; mediator/retreat leader, Anglican Church in North America

Download or read book Rejoice Into Joy written by Bill Johnson and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2021-05-18 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rejoice in the Lord always. Its a simple command that holds the key to experiencing deep and abiding joy through every circumstance. Bestselling authors and senior leaders of Bethel Church, Bill and Beni Johnson, are known for their teaching on how to experience heavenly realities in everyday life. In this timely work, they address the often overlooked connection between the experience of joy and the act of rejoicing. Pastor Bill and Beni teach that joy is not merely an emotion. It is a posture of the heart, arrived at by consistently choosing to rejoice in the present reality of our heavenly home, regardless of earthly circumstances. Written in short chapters, ideal for daily devotions or thoughtful meditations, Rejoice Into Joy will reveal how to Enter the fullness of joy through praise and worship. Disarm hell with the power of thanksgiving. Apply the supernatural math of joy to trials by counting it all joy. In whatever circumstance youre in, choose to rejoice your way into joy, and discover the joy of the Lord as your strength.

Download or read book Always Near written by Robert J. Morgan and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this fast-paced culture, it's easy to feel lonely and overwhelmed by life. In Always Near, Robert J. Morgan reminds us that God is closer than you can imagine. We need to train our souls to awaken to the simple pleasure of being present with our Savior so we can be relieved from what all-to-often overwhelms us. Morgan shares 10 ways you can cultivate the blessings of God's presence, including: Discovering special places Focusing on things unseen Abiding in Scripture Highlighting special times Trusting God in difficulty Serving God in ways large and small This beautiful book contains a presentation page and is perfect to give as a gift for a friend. It will remind you that no matter how you feel, God is in the room. You can relax in His presence and let the stress drain from you. It is time to nurture a sense of the abiding nearness of Him, who is closer than a brother, so that you'll know more of His joy, strength, and comfort. Experience a relationship with the God who made you, who loves you, and desires for you to enjoy His presence. Seek the Lord and soon discover He was, is, and will be Always Near.

Download or read book Experiencing the Presence of God written by Roselyn Van Dyk and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-02-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Jesus went to his disciples on the evening of his resurrection, he first said to them, "Peace Be With You." When you are in the presence of God, you are in a place of peace. Peace comes from the presence of someone who made you in love, and keeps you in grace, someone you count on to be with you in everything. That has not changed after Jesus' resurrection. When you are in God's presence, you are with the one who knows you and wants you to have what life offers. In such a presence, you have an inner calm, tranquility, and serenity that exceeds human understanding and measurement. This book invites you into the presence of God, where the gift of peace awaits you. In its pages, you can discover that God is nearer and closer to you than yourself. To know God's presence in this way is to be at peace. You can discover the power and perspective and end your day with God. You will realize God's constant and unconditional love for you more deeply, be empowered to conquer difficult times, find energy and renewal for each situation you face in a day, and be still and come to know God more intimately. God is waiting to fill you with joy and assure you that He is with you every step of your faith journey. Live in the light of His love. Psalm 16:11 (KJV) says, "Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore."