Download or read book Hope Prevails written by Dr. Michelle Bengtson and published by Revell. This book was released on 2016-08-16 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Neuropsychologist Offers Hope to Those Struggling with Depression As a board-certified neuropsychologist, Dr. Michelle Bengtson sees the devastation of depression. Early on, she practiced the most effective treatments and prescribed them for her clients. But when she experienced depression herself, she found that the treatments she had recommended were lacking. Her experience showed her the missing component in treating depression. In Hope Prevails, Dr. Bengtson writes with deep compassion, blending her training and faith, to offer readers a hope grounded in God's love and grace. She helps readers understand what depression is, how it affects them spiritually, and what, by God's grace, it cannot do. The result is an approach that offers the hope of release, not just the management of symptoms. For those who struggle with depression and those who want to help them, Hope Prevails offers hope for the future.

Download or read book Practicing the Power written by Sam Storms and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2017-02-07 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bible teaches us that we are to be filled with God's Spirit and that God's presence and grace is manifested among his people as they serve, love, and minister to one another. Yet some of the gifts that God offers to his people aren't commonly seen in many churches today. Gifts of prophecy, healing, tongues, and other supernatural gifts of God seem to be absent, and many Christians are unsure how to cultivate an atmosphere where God's Spirit can work while remaining committed to the foundational truth of God's Word. How can Christians pursue and implement the miraculous gifts of the Spirit without falling into fanatical excess and splitting the church in the process? In Practicing the Power, pastor and author Sam Storms offers practical steps to understanding and exercising spiritual gifts in a way that remains grounded in the word and centered in the gospel. With examples drawn from his forty years of ministry as a pastor and teachers, Storms offers a guidebook that can help pastors, elders, and church members understand what changes are needed to see God move in supernatural power and to guard against excess and abuse of the spiritual gifts. If you long to see God's Spirit move in your church and life, and aren't sure why that isn't happening or where to begin, this book is for you.

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 The Wonderful Spirit Filled Life written by Charles F. Stanley and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 1995-09-06 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life abundant?Jesus promised it and we long for it, yet few Christians seem to have it. Blending lively anecdotes, commentary, and teachings from the Bible, Dr. Charles Stanley introduces you to the Holy Spirit. "A big part of the Spirit-filled life is learning to recognize the fingerprint of the Holy Spirit. Once you know what to look for and once you begin looking for it, you will be amazed at how real the Holy Spirit will become to you. Learning to recognize the Holy Spirit is the first step in learning to live the Spirit-filled life."

Download or read book The Joy of the Gospel written by Pope Francis and published by Image. This book was released on 2014-10-07 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect gift! A specially priced, beautifully designed hardcover edition of The Joy of the Gospel with a foreword by Robert Barron and an afterword by James Martin, SJ. “The joy of the gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus… In this Exhortation I wish to encourage the Christian faithful to embark upon a new chapter of evangelization marked by this joy, while pointing out new paths for the Church’s journey in years to come.” – Pope Francis This special edition of Pope Francis's popular message of hope explores themes that are important for believers in the 21st century. Examining the many obstacles to faith and what can be done to overcome those hurdles, he emphasizes the importance of service to God and all his creation. Advocating for “the homeless, the addicted, refugees, indigenous peoples, the elderly who are increasingly isolated and abandoned,” the Holy Father shows us how to respond to poverty and current economic challenges that affect us locally and globally. Ultimately, Pope Francis demonstrates how to develop a more personal relationship with Jesus Christ, “to recognize the traces of God’s Spirit in events great and small.” Profound in its insight, yet warm and accessible in its tone, The Joy of the Gospel is a call to action to live a life motivated by divine love and, in turn, to experience heaven on earth. Includes a foreword by Robert Barron, author of Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of the Faith and James Martin, SJ, author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage

Download or read book Seeking Him written by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: OVER 400,000 COPIES SOLD! Revival isn’t just an emotional experience. It’s a complete transformation. It can happen in your heart, in your home, in your church, and in your world. Restore your first love. Develop a heartfelt desire for God’s Word. Resolve conflicts. Repair relationships. Remove bitterness, fear, and worry. Refresh your spirit. Renew your mind. Reenergize your life. You can get back your passion and zeal for the Lord. Begin by Seeking Him! "Seeking Him was transformative for me. ... It brought me nearer to the Father and helped me learn how to seek Him with joy. I totally believe it can do the same for everybody else." Jackie Hill Perry, Author, speaker, artist "Every pastor’s dream. Finally! A guide to assist every member in personal revival and every church in corporate revival." Tony Evans, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship "An intimate and insightful guide to holy living, a heaven-blessed soul, and a happy heart that can’t help but to be on fire for the Lord Jesus!" Joni Earackson Tada, Joni and Friends

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 176 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 Eat with Joy written by Rachel Marie Stone and published by ReadHowYouWant. This book was released on 2013-02 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seeking an antidote to widespread anxiety over food ethics, cultural obesity and more, Rachel Stone calls us to reclaim the joy of eating with gratitude. As we learn to see our daily bread as a gift from above, we find our highest religious and cultural ideals (from the sacramental life to sustainable living) taking shape on a common tabletop....

Download or read book Spirit and Sacrament written by Andrew Wilson and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2019-01-08 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spirit and Sacrament by pastor and author Andrew Wilson is an impassioned call to join together two traditions that are frequently and unnecessarily kept separate. It is an invitation to pursue the best of both worlds in worship, the Eucharistic and the charismatic, with the grace of God at the center. Wilson envisions church services in which healing testimonies and prayers of confession coexist, the congregation sings When I Survey the Wondrous Cross followed by Happy Day, and creeds move the soul while singing moves the body. He imagines a worship service that could come out of the book of Acts: Young men see visions, old men dream dreams, sons and daughters prophesy, and they all come together to the same Table and go on their way rejoicing. In short, Spirit and Sacrament is an appeal to bring out of the church's storehouse all of its treasures, so that God's people can worship our unrivaled Savior with sacraments and spiritual gifts, raised hands and lowered faces.

Download or read book Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts written by Phyllis Bennett and published by HarperChristian Resources. This book was released on 2009-10-02 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Women of Faith Bible Study Series helps you turn the laughter and lessons of Women of Faith conferences into a journey of growth shared by special friends. Whether or not you've attended a conference, you will appreciate the bonds that form as you join with other women linked together in friendship, prayer, joy, and faith. Each study will also lead you to a deeper love of the Bible and a greater appreciation of the power of God's Word. Each session includes six sections: A Moment for Quiet Reflection . . . Just for Fun - Knowing God's Heart . . . Praying Together - Friendship Boosters . . . Making it Real in Your Own Life - The leader's guide that's included makes it easy to facilitate weekly Bible studies that will nurture your knowledge of Scripture and your sense of God's presence in your life. Six Sessions Include -- Gifts Tagged "Uniquely You!" - Opening the Gifts - Part 1 Opening the Gifts - Part 2 Gifts for the Family - Pleasing the Gift-Giver - Unopened Gifts

Download or read book The Language of Heaven written by Sam Storms and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few other issues have separated the church more than the issue of tongues. Sam Storms focuses on this controversial subject with his signature insights to theology and the gifts of the spirit. What does the gift giver say about the gift He gave? Storms seeks to bring balance to this subject in The Language of Heaven as he wrestles with this s...

Download or read book 9 Common Lies Christians Believe written by Shane Pruitt and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2019-02-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maybe God isn't who you think He is. Maybe He's much better. Pastor and speaker Shane Pruitt guides readers in identifying the Christian cliches we've all heard that are actually unbiblical lies. He then counters with the truths about God as presented in the Bible, truths that bring encouragement and freedom for our lives. God won't give you more than you can handle. Really? Pastor and speaker Shane Pruitt shines a light on this and other Christian cliches that upon further inspection are actually unbiblical lies that keep far too many believers stuck in spiritual immaturity.

Download or read book Choosing Joy written by Dan Lord and published by Our Sunday Visitor. This book was released on 2012-11-15 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is joy? Ask ten different people and you'll get ten different answers. Yet if you asked: a man who grew up fatherless and destitute in the slums of Atlanta a young widow who decided to bring a neglected garden back to life in spite of agonizing physical pain and a deeply wounded spirit or author Dan Lord himself, ex-frontman for a popular indie rock band each would point to the one source of their joy: Jesus. They made the choice for joy, against all odds, and so can you, though the obstacles might seem insurmountable. Worry and anxiety, pain and suffering, the daily grind -- all these and more can block your path. When faced with such challenges, is it possible to get past the barriers, let go, and experience God's joy? When you look around, you might wonder -- although joy is a fruit of the Spirit, it doesn't seem to be hanging visibly from many Christian boughs. Choosing Joy aims to change that -- and change your life in the process -- as it helps you discover the key to this most attractive but seemingly elusive gift. Choosing Joy will help you overcome the obstacles and focus your heart, mind and strength on God so that you can receive the happiness and peace that the world cannot give.

Download or read book Drawing Close to the Holy Spirit written by Sr Mary Ann Fatula and published by Sophia. This book was released on 2021-07-27 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What a marvelous difference it makes in our lives when we draw close to the Holy Spirit! Regardless of what our past has been, in every trial or difficulty that may afflict us now, whatever we may face in the future, when we draw near to the Holy Spirit, our lives change for the good. Closeness with the Holy Spirit is the blossoming in us of the graces of our Baptism and especially of our Confirmation. It is then that the Holy Spirit irrevocably seals us with Himself so that we belong completely to Him. Even more, He gives Himself completely to us, to belong to us, to be ours to possess and enjoy. The Holy Spirit who is the Father's and Son's infinitely sweet and mutual Love is now ours, our Beloved and intimate Friend, our Consoler, Healer, and Guide! If we are weighed down with problems and worries, if we long for more love and joy and peace, the Holy Spirit invites us to come close, to let Him do for us what we cannot do ourselves. As the saints experienced in their own weakness, the Holy Spirit is our fierce Protector who loves us tenderly and who fights powerfully for us. We draw near to the Holy Spirit by speaking to Him throughout the day, using the most tender of names, as the Church herself does in her beautiful hymns and prayers to the Holy Spirit. Let us entrust to Him everything that concerns us, asking Him to possess us completely, and to anoint our every breath and every second of our lives. The saints bear witness to how powerfully and tenderly the Holy Spirit dwells within us. May we discover for ourselves the wonders the Holy Spirit accomplishes in those who draw close to Him!

Download or read book The Art of Giving A Journey through Joyful Gift Giving Traditions written by Bobbi Bell and published by Sadashiva Bolanthur. This book was released on 2024-10-28 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a cultural exploration of gift-giving customs and traditions from around the world in "The Art of Giving. This beautifully illustrated book delves into the significance behind different types of gifts, the rituals surrounding gift-giving, and the values and meanings attached to this universal practice. Discover the intricacies of ceremonial gift exchanges in various cultures, from the grand gestures of the Maasai tribe in Africa to the intricate etiquette of gift-giving in Japan. Explore the art of choosing the perfect gift, whether it be a symbolic token of appreciation or a practical necessity. Learn about the importance of reciprocity in gift-giving and how it fosters social connections and strengthens relationships. From seasonal celebrations to life milestones, "The Art of Givingshowcases the diverse ways in which gifts are exchanged to mark special occasions and express love and gratitude. Gain insight into the psychology behind gift-giving and how it enriches both the giver and the receiver. Delve into the history of gift-giving traditions and how they have evolved over time to reflect changing societal norms and values. With heartwarming anecdotes, cultural insights, and stunning imagery, this book celebrates the joy and spirit of giving. Whether you are a seasoned gift-giver or simply curious about the customs of others, "The Art of Givingis a delightful journey through the various ways in which we express generosity, kindness, and thoughtfulness through the act of giving.

Download or read book Your Gifts for Children written by Larry Gilbert and published by . This book was released on 2014-12-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me . . . " (Matt. 19:14) God places immense value on children, and desires them to grow close to Him. This fun, lively illustrated guide uses Bible characters to teach children how they can do just that--by using their special gifts! Fully revised and updated, Your Gifts for Children--formerly called God's Special Gifts for Me--is a proven tool that has helped thousands of families and churches introduce children to their spiritual gifts. Your Gifts for Children covers the "team" gifts based upon nine people from the Bible: Moses the Leader organizes, administers, promotes, leads. Philip the Evangelist leads others to the saving knowledge of Christ. Barnabas the Exhorter motivates others to action, application and purpose. The Widow the Giver releases resources to further the work of the Church. The Good Samaritan the Mercy Shower comforts those in need. Timothy the Shepherd oversees, trains, feeds, coaches & leads.
John the Baptist the Prophet boldly proclaims God's truth. Dorcas the Server provides practical help both physically and spiritually. Aquila and Priscilla the Teachers clearly present the truth of God's Word. Includes: coloring pages offering biblical instruction and illustrations of each gift based on people in the Bible and ends with a brief questionnaire and summary of the gifts, 16-page paperback.

Download or read book Joyful Journeying with God joy in Celebrating God s Life 5 Teacher s Manual1st Ed 2005 written by and published by Rex Bookstore, Inc.. This book was released on with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: