Download or read book Me to You Discovering Joy in Selfless Love written by Connie Lightfoot and published by Soulshift Bible Study. This book was released on 2011-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God wants to change how you live by changing who you are. And while that doesn't mean he is out to rewrite your identity, it does mean his plan is for you to be a "new creation." In this series of Bible studies based on SoulShift: The Measure of a Life Transformed, you will find a powerful and practical approach to spiritual formation that goes beyond spiritual disciplines to focus on who you are becoming in Christ. Explore seven key transformational shifts God's Spirit wants to bring about in your heart, mind, and actions. Each four-week study provides Scripture readings, thought-provoking questions for personal reflection, and discussion questions for group exploration.
Download or read book How to Find Selfless Joy in a Me First World written by Leslie Vernick and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2003-09-16 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do You Need Greater Self-Esteem–Or Something Else Entirely? Western culture increasingly emphasizes the importance of self-love and self-esteem. Many of us believe we must “find” ourselves–and feel good about what we see–before we can experience significant spiritual growth. Focusing so much on ourselves, however, distracts us from pursuing the only source of true fulfillment. Do we, as God’s people, really need to love ourselves more? Or is there a wiser, biblical path that can lead us to joy that is not self-centered and fleeting, but God-focused and lasting? Challenging the current fascination with self esteem, Leslie Vernick answers these questions and others that trip up Christians today. Offering surprising insights and practical helps that can make a real difference in your life, she shows how you can experience greater personal, relational, and spiritual growth while humbly adoring and glorifying your God.
Download or read book Radioactive Painting written by Bronwen Mayer Henry and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-25 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A story about finding a way through fear and hopelessness by tapping into the energy of one's creative spirit.
Download or read book You Me Rest written by Caroline Hanna Guirgis and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2023-08-09 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a clamoring world where elusive peace seems unattainable, “You, Me, and Rest” reveals a life-altering revelation. This fascinating book takes you on a transformative journey, unveiling the hidden power of letting go amidst the chaos of modern existence. Through wisdom and captivating anecdotes, it uncovers the secret to finding solace amid turmoil, challenging societal norms that exalt constant busyness, and urging readers to embrace the profound strength of stillness, silence, and solitude. In the pursuit of tranquility, the author explores the pivotal role of letting go, inviting you and me to partake in this life-changing journey. Drawing upon timeless words and personal experiences, she reveals the liberating art of releasing attachments, expectations, and self-imposed burdens. Together, we are guided toward profound peace and rejuvenation. “You, Me, and Rest” is a powerful call to reclaim our inner calm amidst the cacophony. It offers a roadmap to shed the world’s weight, detaches from endless demands, and opens us to the profound healing that silence, stillness, and solitude bring. Prepare to embark on a transformational odyssey, where stillness echoes grow louder and letting go becomes the pathway to everlasting rest. Within the pages of “You, Me, and Rest,” discover consistent wisdom that forever changes how you approach the noisy world and greet the respite that awaits you. The title “You, Me, and Rest” holds deep significance in our fast-paced, interconnected world. It gently reminds us of self-care’s importance and genuine connection’s power. It encapsulates finding rest for us and our relationships, recognizing that true rejuvenation is intertwined with our connections to each other. Explore the interplay between self-care, meaningful connections, and the transformative potential of embracing rest amid our noisy worlds.
Download or read book How to Find Selfless Joy in a Me First World written by Leslie Vernick and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2011-05-25 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do You Need Greater Self-Esteem–Or Something Else Entirely? Western culture increasingly emphasizes the importance of self-love and self-esteem. Many of us believe we must “find” ourselves–and feel good about what we see–before we can experience significant spiritual growth. Focusing so much on ourselves, however, distracts us from pursuing the only source of true fulfillment. Do we, as God’s people, really need to love ourselves more? Or is there a wiser, biblical path that can lead us to joy that is not self-centered and fleeting, but God-focused and lasting? Challenging the current fascination with self esteem, Leslie Vernick answers these questions and others that trip up Christians today. Offering surprising insights and practical helps that can make a real difference in your life, she shows how you can experience greater personal, relational, and spiritual growth while humbly adoring and glorifying your God.
Download or read book The Giving Tree written by Shel Silverstein and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2014-02-18 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As The Giving Tree turns fifty, this timeless classic is available for the first time ever in ebook format. This digital edition allows young readers and lifelong fans to continue the legacy and love of a classic that will now reach an even wider audience. "Once there was a tree...and she loved a little boy." So begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein. This moving parable for all ages offers a touching interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another's capacity to love in return. Every day the boy would come to the tree to eat her apples, swing from her branches, or slide down her trunk...and the tree was happy. But as the boy grew older he began to want more from the tree, and the tree gave and gave and gave. This is a tender story, touched with sadness, aglow with consolation. Shel Silverstein's incomparable career as a bestselling children's book author and illustrator began with Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back. He is also the creator of picture books including A Giraffe and a Half, Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros?, The Missing Piece, The Missing Piece Meets the Big O, and the perennial favorite The Giving Tree, and of classic poetry collections such as Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, Falling Up, Every Thing On It, Don't Bump the Glump!, and Runny Babbit. And don't miss the other Shel Silverstein ebooks, Where the Sidewalk Ends and A Light in the Attic!
Download or read book Finding Freedom and Joy in Self Forgetfulness written by Michele Howe and published by Hendrickson Publishers. This book was released on 2021-11-01 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finding Freedom and Joy in Self-Forgetfulness by beloved Christian author Michele Howe teaches readers that self-forgetfulness is a biblically robust principle that can set us free from the inside out. It shows how when we forget about ourselves and focus on helping others, we find freedom and joy. Self-care is important, but have you ever found yourself paralyzed with indecision or anxiety from focusing too much on your own needs and wants? With her characteristic warmth and wit, Michele Howe offers us another way: When we entrust ourselves to God’s care, we are subsequently empowered to live more fearlessly and freely. When we seek to live from a position of intentional self-forgetfulness, we set into motion a beautiful display of God’s grace in our lives. And when we ask God to help us forget about ourselves so we can effectively serve others, we discover a wonderful freedom within and without. Intentional self-forgetfulness is an essential Christian virtue desperately needed in today’s heartbroken world. So join Michele on a journey to stand up and reach out with courageous, self-sacrificial boldness. Finding Freedom and Joy in Self-Forgetfulness includes thirty chapters with Scripture passages, real-life stories with essays, and helpful points and prayers. Learn how to make self-forgetfulness an intentional part of your everyday life, and find the freedom and joy that come as a result.
Download or read book Women of the Word written by Jen Wilkin and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2014-07-31 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all know it’s important to study God’s Word. But sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. What’s more, a lack of time, emotionally driven approaches, and past frustrations can erode our resolve to keep growing in our knowledge of Scripture. How can we, as Christian women, keep our focus and sustain our passion when reading the Bible? Offering a clear and concise plan to help women go deeper in their study of Scripture, this book will equip you to engage God’s Word in a way that trains your mind and transforms your heart.
Download or read book Talking Back to Purity Culture written by Rachel Joy Welcher and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2020-11-10 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's time to talk back. The generation born into evangelical purity culture has grown up, and many have started families of their own. But as time goes on, it's becoming more evident that many still struggle with purity culture's complicated legacy—its idolization of virginity, its mixed messages about modesty and lust, and its promise of a healthy marriage and great sex for those who follow the rules. In Talking Back to Purity Culture, Rachel Joy Welcher reviews the movement carefully, examining its teachings through the lens of Scripture. Compassionate, faithful, and wise, she charts a path forward for Christians in the ongoing debates about sexuality—one that rejects legalism and license alike, steering us back instead to the good news of Jesus. It's time to talk back to purity culture—and this book is ready to jump-start the conversation.
Download or read book THE POWER Of SELFLESS LOVE written by Thalmus Lewis, Jr and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-10 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is it possible to truly possess a selfless love for others? Loving others as a Christian while living in a corrupt, fallen world is tough and our perspective of genuine and selfless love is everything. The greater your knowledge of God's love for you, the greater your capacity to extend that love to others around you. This book will provide you with the perspective needed to weather the storms, but not only that, It will empower you will leave a legacy of selfless love behind.Let me show you what I have learned about love, and how I discovered what it takes to truly give and receive love. I call it The Power of Selfless Love, and whatever you call it after you read this book, it will change your life and every life your life touches. You and I were created to wield this power and there is not any force of hatred that can stand against it. You have everything you need to learn its secret in your hands. It's time to stop talking about love, and start living out love!
Download or read book Aulos An Anthology of English Poetry written by Sabuj Sarkar and published by Mississippi Books. This book was released on 2020-06-29 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aulos: An Anthology of English Poetry is an assemblage of poetic visions, thoughts, and ideas during Covid-19 in 2020. In a time when life is in crises and the symphonies of life are heard no more, Aulos: An Anthology of English Poetry has tried to capture the fine-tune of human existence on Earth. Pandemic is never new, but what is novel here is the urge for newer life, better understanding, and global harmony.
Download or read book My Daily Cup of Energizer Finding Strength Joy and Purpose Each Day through HIS Word written by Gerard Assey and published by Gerard Assey. This book was released on 2024-04-09 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My Daily Cup of Energizer: Finding Strength, Joy, and Purpose Each Day through HIS Word’ is a daily devotional designed to uplift and inspire readers on their journey of faith. Through a diverse range of topics, each chapter offers practical insights, biblical examples, and personal reflections to encourage readers to start their day with positivity and hope- for 31 days (each day of the month). From cultivating gratitude and embracing forgiveness to finding strength in weakness and living with hope, this book covers key aspects of the Christian walk. Anchored in Scripture, it invites readers to deepen their relationship with God, trust in His Word, and live out their faith in practical ways. With a blend of timeless wisdom and relatable anecdotes, "My Daily Cup of Energizer" serves as a daily companion for anyone seeking spiritual growth, encouragement, and guidance in their walk with Christ.
Download or read book No Time Like the Present written by Jack Kornfield and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-05-16 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this landmark work, internationally beloved teacher of meditation and “one of the great spiritual teachers of our time” (Alice Walker, author of The Color Purple) Jack Kornfield reveals that you can be instantly happy with the keys to inner freedom. Through his signature warmhearted, poignant, often funny stories, with their a-ha moments and O. Henry-like outcomes, Jack Kornfield shows how we can free ourselves, wherever we are and whatever our circumstances. Renowned for his mindfulness practices and meditations, Jack provides keys for opening gateways to immediate shifts in perspective and clarity of vision, allowing us to “grapple with difficult emotions” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) and know how to change course, take action, or—when we shouldn’t act—just relax and trust. Each chapter presents a path to a different kind of freedom—freedom from fear, freedom to start over, to love, to be yourself, and to be happy—and guides you into an active process that engages your mind and heart, awakens your spirit, and brings real joy, over and over again. Drawing from his own life as a son, brother, father, and partner, and on his forty years of face-to-face teaching of thousands of people across the country, Jack presents “a consommé of goodness, heart, laughter, tears, and breath, nourishing and delicious” (Anne Lamott, author of Bird by Bird). His keys to life will help us find hope, clarity, relief from past disappointments and guilt, and the courage to go forward.
Download or read book A Beautiful Life Devotional written by Kerry Clarensau and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "We are able to love best when our relationship with God is right." Kerry Clarensau . Companion to the book A Beautiful Life: Discovering the Freedom of Selfless Love, this collection of twenty-one brief devotionals will draw you into the concepts that are presented in more detail in the book, like the nature of love, forgiveness, and being sensitive to those around us. Designed to be used in tandem with the book or independently, each entry includes suggested Scripture readings and personal action steps. A lovely journal based on the themes in A Beautiful Life is also available to help you process and capture your thoughts while reading these entries.
Download or read book Reduce Me to Love written by Joyce Meyer and published by FaithWords. This book was released on 2007-05-22 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer points out, "You can't give away something you don't have!" Many people who are trying to walk in God's love are doing so in their own strength, but they can't demonstrate God's love because they never stop to receive it themselves. Because God is love, loving and being loved is what makes life worth living. Once you learn how to truly accept God's unconditional love for you and walk in love like Jesus did, you will discover the sweet peace, deep joy, and unfailing strength that come with being willing to say, "REDUCE ME TO LOVE!"
Download or read book For the Joy of Love A Book of Poems written by Joseph William Massey and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How wondrous are the ways of love? Allow Reverend Massey to count the ways. For the Joy of Love: A Book of Poems is thoughtful commentary of the heart and mind of a Man of the World touched by the Hand of God. This masterful blueprint of God's unconditional gift of love offers the touchstones that fuel the need for human sensuality and the desire to reach the penultimate pinnacle of affection that the Bible teaches. Experience the unrequited love and beautiful longing in "Notes To An Unknown Lady (Written as Tribute to A Counter Girl)" and hear the Trumpets of Sorrow as Reverend Massey conveys what "Yearning for A Love Yet To Be" feels like; recognize the ubiquitous passion of "The Art of Giving" which encapsulates the true meaning of God's eternal love for us all.
Download or read book Reduce Me to Love written by Joyce Meyer and published by FaithWords. This book was released on 2007-05-22 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer points out, "You can't give away something you don't have!" Many people who are trying to walk in God's love are doing so in their own strength, but they can't demonstrate God's love because they never stop to receive it themselves. Because God is love, loving and being loved is what makes life worth living. Once you learn how to truly accept God's unconditional love for you and walk in love like Jesus did, you will discover the sweet peace, deep joy, and unfailing strength that come with being willing to say, "REDUCE ME TO LOVE!" Download the free Joyce Meyer author app.
