Download or read book Laying a Solid Foundation written by Doug Britton and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book for couples, small groups and adult Sunday school classes helps couples lay a biblical foundation for a wonderful marriage. Key themes: 1. Realize you are "one flesh". This section describes God's view of marriage and helps readers identify possible reasons for marriage problems. 2. Focus on changing yourself. It is easy to focus on your spouse's faults. But Jesus said the first thing to do is, "Take the plank out of your own eye". This section presents many ways for readers to focus on changes they should make. 3. Throw yourself into your marriage. The Bible tells us to be "united" or to "cleave". To cleave means to hold on tightly, yet many people put little effort into their relationship. This section suggests many steps readers can take to strengthen their marriage. 4. Commit to your marriage. This section encourages readers never to bring up the possibility of divorce unless they have biblical grounds - sexual infidelity or the departure of an unbelieving spouse. Even in these cases, they are encouraged to forgive and rebuild their marriage when possible. 5. Forgive your spouse.This section explains how to forgive. It adds that we are to be wise. There may be times when we also should take action. 6. Ask forgiveness.Readers are encouraged to humble themselves and ask forgiveness when they cause offense.
Download or read book God s Story written by Anne Graham Lotz and published by HarperChristian + ORM. This book was released on 2009-04-27 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God has told us His story. Do we know it? Anne Graham Lotz leads you through the first eleven chapters of Genesis, unlocking hidden messages in the familiar stories of Creation, Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah and the ark, the Tower of Babel, and others. She thoughtfully illuminates each moment of Creation with inspiring insights and probing reflections to better reveal God, the Creator of us all. In God's Story you will thrill to the beauty, majesty, and tenderness of God's personal involvement in creating the world, and you will come to recognize the Creator's infinite power at work in your life as well.
Download or read book Build Your Foundation written by Rick Renner and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You Need a Foundation That You Can Build Your Life Upon! Many Christians have a limited understanding of basic Bible doctrine, and this lack of knowledge breeds frustration and robs them of many blessings that belong to them as believers. Often they find themselves stumbling in the same areas over and over, missing out on the vibrant Christian life they know they should be experiencing. In this book, Rick Renner puts these frustrations to rest as he guides the reader through the six basic doctrines every believer should know so that he can build his life in Christ on a solid foundation of Scripture and sound doctrine. Rick teaches: Repentance what it is, what it isnt, and how to do it. What is saving faith? Three baptisms in the New Testament. What is the laying on of hands? The doctrines of resurrection and eternal judgment. A transplant that will save your life. The missing link in many churches today and how it is affecting the whole Body of Christ. What you will learn in these pages will help lay a foundation underneath your life or fortify the foundation that has already been laid so that you can live the life of fulfillment and contentment in Christ that God intends for you.
Download or read book Fearless Women of the Bible written by Lynn Cowell and published by HarperChristian Resources. This book was released on 2022-11-22 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Live in Bold Confidence Have you ever needed confidence in a specific circumstance and couldn’t think of an example of anyone who had “been there, overcome that”? Author and speaker Lynn Cowell took every form of insecurity we experience as women and asked God to reveal how we should respond. The result is this in-depth, six-week Bible study spanning obscure and recognizable women in Scripture who demonstrate unshakable confidence no matter their circumstances. This six-week study will help you to: Stand with resolve when your confidence faces adversity—Women of Exodus Step out in your own defense when your confidence is challenged— The Daughters of Z Remain faithful when your confidence in God is elusive—Rahab Focus on what is true when your confidence in relationships is questioned— Abigail & Michal Trust when your confidence is in doubt—Martha & Mary Includes biblical and historical background insights, practical application, and a memory verse for each chapter. This study may be completed individually or with a small group.
Download or read book Laying the Foundation written by James Beall and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2012-10-26 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a solid catechism, a system of studying and employing questions and answers that will help you arrive at a concise truth. We must be able to articulate what we believe. This is one of the beauties of using the catechism method. We deal with questions and we deal with answersreal answers that hit the mark and satisfy. Through this book Christians will realize the need to become more thoroughly grounded in their faith. Laying the Foundation is a serious attempt to achieve a radical, biblical foundation without trying to defend any particular traditionCatholic, Protestant, or otherwise. Laying the Foundation covers these vital topics: Repentance From Dead Works. Faith Toward God. Doctrine of Baptisms. Laying on of Hands. Resurrection of the Dead. Eternal Judgment.
Download or read book Finding God s Will written by Zac Poonen and published by CFCINDIA Bangalore. This book was released on 1971 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Brave Beauty written by Lynn Cowell and published by Zonderkidz. This book was released on 2017-08-29 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 100 courage-building moments to help girls 8-12 explore who they are, easing their fears and anxiety, while inspiring them to strive towards the woman they want to be through this exciting yet confusing season of change. From Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker and blogger, Lynn Cowell, comes Faithgirlz’ Brave Beauty: Finding the Fearless You. These 100 motivating moments guide tween girls to reflect on Scripture and find confidence in God, rather than in someone, some place, or some thing, as pop culture is already telling them. Throughout these pages—formatted as theme-based mini chapters that can be read once a day, once a week, or at the reader’s own pace—Lynn prepares tween girls to: Overcome confidence-defeating thoughts and stand on who Jesus says she is. Build a strong foundation to face the fickle, sometimes hurtful opinions of others. Find approval of herself even when she lacks the acceptance of others. Walk confidently through the exciting, yet scary world of growing up by turning to Christ step by step. Featuring a gorgeous, foil decorated hardcover and beautifully formatted pages modeled after the well-known and loved Faithgirlz brand of books, Lynn’s relatable, conversational tone makes it easy for girls to feel like they’re in a safe place spending time with a close friend.
Download or read book Transmitting God s Power written by Derek Prince and published by . This book was released on 2012-06-30 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book For the Strength of Youth written by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This book was released on 1965 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: OUR DEAR YOUNG MEN AND YOUNG WOMEN, we have great confidence in you. You are beloved sons and daughters of God and He is mindful of you. You have come to earth at a time of great opportunities and also of great challenges. The standards in this booklet will help you with the important choices you are making now and will yet make in the future. We promise that as you keep the covenants you have made and these standards, you will be blessed with the companionship of the Holy Ghost, your faith and testimony will grow stronger, and you will enjoy increasing happiness.
Download or read book Celebration of Discipline written by Richard J. Foster and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 1988-10-05 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the twenty years since its publication, Celebration of Discipline has helped over a million seekers discover a richer spiritual life infused with joy, peace, and a deeper understanding of God. For this special twentieth anniversary edition, Richard J. Foster has added an introduction, in which he shares the story of how this beloved and enduring spiritual guidebook came to be. Hailed by many as the best modern book on Christian spirituality, Celebration of Discipline explores the "classic Disciplines," or central spiritual practices, of the Christian faith. Along the way, Foster shows that it is only by and through these practices that the true path to spiritual growth can be found. Dividing the Disciplines into three movements of the Spirit, Foster shows how each of these areas contribute to a balanced spiritual life. The inward Disciplines of meditation, prayer, fasting, and study, offer avenues of personal examination and change. The outward Disciplines of simplicity, solitude, submission, and service, help prepare us to make the world a better place. The corporate Disciplines of confession, worship, guidance, and celebration, bring us nearer to one another and to God. Foster provides a wealth of examples demonstrating how these Disciplines can become part of our daily activities-and how they can help us shed our superficial habits and "bring the abundance of God into our lives." He offers crucial new insights on simplicity, demonstrating how the biblical view of simplicity, properly understood and applied, brings joy and balance to our inward and outward lives and "sets us free to enjoy the provision of God as a gift that can be shared with others." The discussion of celebration, often the most neglected of the Disciplines, shows its critical importance, for it stands at the heart of the way to Christ. Celebration of Discipline will help motivate Christians everywhere to embark on a journey of prayer and spiritual growth.
Download or read book The Vault Door written by Cindy Yorks and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-18 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 10-week study explores the various treasures and promises worthy of storing in the vault of your soul. Through personal storytelling and Biblical application and framework, the author offers practical tips on how to secure and protect what matters most while letting go of worthless things.
Download or read book The Spark Story Bible written by Debra Thorpe Hetherington and published by Sparkhouse Family. This book was released on 2015-09-25 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each action-packed story in this engaging Bible comes with a prompt to invite discussion and leaves kids begging for you to read "just one more." The most comprehensive and Scripture-based children's storybook Bible available, The Spark Story Bible includes 100 easy-to-read stories with more than 60 stories from the New Testament. The Spark Story Bible provides a true Gospel-centric resource for kids and families to enjoy. This engaging resource touches on Old Testament stories but focuses on the life and times of Jesus, Paul, and the early church. The rich retellings found within The Spark Story Bible will have children discovering powerful truth found in God's Word. Designed for read-aloud use, the child-friendly illustrations and captivating storytelling make this story Bible perfect for home, school, or church. Fun activities and brief interactive questions help children apply what they have read to their own lives while enjoying Squiggles, an expressive caterpillar who responds to each story. The 100 stories give kids an excellent foundation for a journey through God's message and trigger an interest in more study that your whole family can explore. With thousands in print, The Spark Story Bible is a perfect kids' Bible beloved by parents, grandparents, pastors, and teachers. This highly recommended illustrated Bible is meant for personal use and does not work in tandem with Spark Sunday School.
Download or read book Talking with Respect and Love written by Doug Britton and published by . This book was released on 2004-02 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book for couples, small groups and adult Sunday school classes gives couples practical biblical tools to have conversations that are intimate and satisfying. Key themes: 1: Make a habit of talking every day. The Bible tells us to encourage one another daily, yet few words are spoken in many homes. Readers are invited to examine their excuses for not communicating and make plans to talk daily. 2: Talk about what matters.Couples are encouraged to share their fears and dreams, to talk about what matters. They also are given several techniques to start conversations. 3: Listen to your spouse. Listening is the most important part of communicating. When you deeply understand what your spouse is saying, you build the foundation for an intelligent and meaningful conversation. Readers are given practical tools to sharpen listening skills and learn how to deeply understand their spouse instead of listening superficially. 4: Set the stage for a good discussion. There are times in every marriage when a couple discusses difficult topics. Readers learn how to bring up topics wisely, in a way that makes it easier for the other person to respond well. They also are given guidelines to decide when to bring something up and when to be silent. 5: Discuss tough topics as friends.Readers are given tools for talking in a loving, godly manner, regardless of how their spouse talks. 6: Overcome obstacles to communication.Couples are shown how to overcome defensiveness, dishonesty, anger and other obstacles that sabotage conversations.
Download or read book The Bible Teaching Commentary on Romans written by Paul J. Bucknell and published by . This book was released on 2015-09-19 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Bible Teaching Commentary series acts as a useful expository commentary designed to unlock the power of God's Word so that lives can be strengthened and deepened. ... Teaching outlines, along with extensive summaries, keep the book as a whole in mind despite the apostle's deep digression into extended logical arguments. A careful balance is maintained between the explanation of difficult passages and the communication of Paul's main message of transformation in each passage. The companion volume: The Book of Romans : Study Questions provides extensive study questions that allow the teacher and student to dive deeper into the meaning and application of the Book of Romans."--Introduction
Download or read book Take Back Your Temple Member Guide written by Kimberly Y. Taylor and published by Wellspring Omnimedia. This book was released on 2011-10 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to start a Christian weight loss program at your church? The Take Back Your Temple Member Guide gives your support group the wisdom they need to reach their ideal weight and maintain it for life. Includes Christian health scriptures for motivation, delicious recipes, and a survival plan for handling common weight loss barriers like emotional eating, bottomless food pits, and more.
Download or read book Encouraging Your Spouse written by Doug Britton and published by . This book was released on 2004-02 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book for couples, small groups and adult Sunday school classes offers numerous ways in which someone can encourage his or her mate. Key themes: 1: Serve your spouse.God says we are to serve one another. Readers learn how to identify what is most important to their mate and then make a plan to minister to him or her daily. 2: Express love. Readers learn to choose to love, rather than wait until they are in a good mood. They then learn how to express love in actions as well as words. 3: Show appreciation.Many of us take our mate for granted. Readers are encouraged to become aware of positive things their spouse does and to say "thank you" often. 4: Build up your spouse.Just as we water a garden to produce more vegetables and bigger flowers, we can make our marriage thrive by building up our spouse. Readers are shown how to support, comfort and praise their mate. 5: Demonstrate respect. Readers are encouraged to respect their spouse in private and in public. Some guidelines are (1) to talk to their mate as an adult, not a child; (2) avoid teasing unless their spouse thinks it's funny and (3) pay attention when their spouse talks. 6: Prize your spouse above all others.Readers are shown how to practice the "leave and cleave" principle in Genesis 2:24. They are given many ways to show their spouse he or she is more important to them than anyone else.
Download or read book Improving Your Teamwork written by Doug Britton and published by . This book was released on 2004-02 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book for couples, small groups and adult Sunday school describes the Bible's picture of a couple functioning as a team, creating a partnership that brings beauty to the world. Key themes: 1: See yourselves as a team.Although God assigns the husband and wife different roles, neither is a "big shot". Christ is their head. 2: Husbands, practice servant-leadership.Men are challenged to be servant-leaders, and are presented with numerous steps they can take to lead in their home. 3: Wives, honor your spouse's leadership. Wives are shown how to be strong in the Lord and function as a full member of their team, while at the same time acknowledging their husband's leadership. 4: Make decisions as a couple.When a couple makes a decision, they have an opportunity to either strengthen or weaken their marriage. Readers learn how to make decisions together, with neither trying to take over. 5: Practice teamwork throughout the day.Couples learn that the wife has the primary homemaking responsibility and that the husband should support and value her in this role. Readers also see that they should share the workload in many areas of daily living. 6: Overcome partnership problems. Readers are shown how to talk about problems that can come up in the areas of teamwork, leadership and submission. Topics include how to deal with a mate who is (1) controlling, (2) passive, (3) physically abusive or (4) trying to get the spouse to join in a sin.
