Download or read book Overcoming Lukewarmness written by Francis Fernandez-Carvajal and published by Scepter Publishers. This book was released on 2017-03-31 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you feel weary or even a bit jaded? Tired and overworked, but can't seem to find a respite? Not even a rejuvenating vacation seems to chase this nagging, insipid feeling away? We are all prone to a sleepiness of the soul. That raging fire of love that was once within dwindles slowly, often extinguishing without notice. Like an unknown cancer, this spreading toxin clouds your reasoning and enfeebles your will. Your spirit feels somehow empty and your joy becomes fleeting if not faded. What can you do? Like any relationship of love, the soul's friendship with God must always be reinvented, refreshed, and renewed. When the honeymoon is over, the real work begins. This brilliant volume—fully revised and remastered by the author—will help you to squelch that silent poison within: lukewarmness. From the creator of the internationally best-selling In Conversation with God series, this indispensable guide can truly change your life. Learn how to defeat the “noonday devil”—that sluggish tepidity within—by rekindling the incomparable joy of following Christ. You will find that an unwavering cheerfulness will begin to pervade every area of your being and that what once was dying will be filled with life: the life of true love.
Download or read book Lukewarmness written by Francis Carvajal and published by Scepter Publishers. This book was released on 1992 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Ministry of the Word Vol 16 No 12 written by Various Authors and published by Living Stream Ministry. This book was released on 2012-12-01 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of The Ministry of the Word contains the final eight messages given during the spring 1998 term of the full-time training in Anaheim, California. These messages unveil many practical points concerning the overcomers, particularly as seen in the epistles in Revelation 2 and 3 to the seven churches. These epistles issue a call for overcomers to respond to the speaking Spirit to overcome particular items of degradation in the churches. Messages 9 through 15 speak of the Lord's call for the overcomers in Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea. Message 16 concludes with the composition and consummation of the overcomers. The Announcements section at the end of this issue contains a list of upcoming conferences and trainings sponsored by Living Stream Ministry.
Download or read book Writings on the Apocalypse written by and published by CUA Press. This book was released on 2022-04-15 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Apocalypse or Book of Revelation is one of the most frequently discussed books of the biblical canon and arguably one of the most difficult to interpret. This volume contains three texts as examples of late ancient Christian interpretation of its intriguing visions. It also includes a comprehensive introduction to each text by its respective translator. Brief Explanations of the Apocalypse by Cassiodorus (c. 580), translated by Francis X. Gumerlock from Latin and published in English for the first time in this volume, served as an introduction to the Book of Revelation for Cassiodorus’s students at the Vivarium, a monastery in southern Italy. Cassiodorus divided the Apocalypse into 33 sections, corresponding to the age of Jesus at his Passion, and expressed his belief that John’s visions were revelations of the end of the world, including the Second Coming of Christ for judgment, the defeat of the Antichrist, the general resurrection, and the arrival of the heavenly Kingdom. Testimonies of Gregory the Great on the Apocalypse, translated from Latin by Mark DelCogliano and also published here for the first time in English, is a collection of 55 excerpts on the Apocalypse from the writings of St. Gregory the Great (d. 604) compiled by an anonymous author. Drawn mainly from Gregory’s Moralia, but also from his Book on Pastoral Care and homilies, the excerpts, which are arranged from Revelation 1.4 to 22.17, illustrate Gregory’s grammatical exegesis of the Apocalypse, his interpretation of various figures in the Apocalypse, and his attempt to reconcile certain passages in the Apocalypse with seemingly contradictory texts from other parts of Scripture. The anonymous Greek Scholia on the Apocalypse contains 39 exegetical notes on chapters 1-14 of the Apocalypse, which reveal influences of Origen and Didymus the Blind, among others. The notes provide “spiritual” interpretations of the various passages and give attention to the interpretation of certain words that appear in the Book of Revelation. This new translation from the Greek by T. C. Schmidt utilizes all the Greek editions. Furthermore, its introductory matter contains updates on the Scholia from the latest scholarship and compares each scholion with interpretations found in various patristic authors, mainly of Alexandrian heritage.
Download or read book Overcoming Lukewarmness written by Bright Micah and published by . This book was released on 2021-11-15 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Truly, many love the Lord and desire a consistent walk with Him. However most times, they get all worked-up and caught up in a state of lukewarmness. Many are aware and are seeking for ways out of this web, while many others do not even know or perhaps don't seem to care much. This book -OVERCOMING LUKEWARMNESS- is for everyone who seeks a fervent, intimate and consistent walk with God. The book also enlightens you on what lukewarmness really is, how to get out of it and how not to get into it. So it's a must read for all. I therefore recommend this book to every believer, whether young, middle-aged or old.
Download or read book The Tantric Path of Indestructible Wakefulness written by Chögyam Trungpa and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2013-04-08 with total page 937 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chögyam Trungpa explores the the vajrayana teachings of the tantric path in this final volume of his masterpiece on Tibetan Buddhism This three-volume collection presents in lively, relevant language the comprehensive teachings of the Tibetan Buddhist path of the hinayana, mahayana, and vajrayana. Considered Chögyam Trungpa’s magnum opus, The Profound Treasury of the Ocean of Dharma will resonate with new and senior students of Buddhism. In this third and final volume, Chögyam Trungpa’s examines the vajrayana teachings of the tantric path. The vajrayana, or "diamond vehicle," also referred to as tantra, draws upon and extends the teachings of the hinayana and mahayana. As with the hinayana and the mahayana, the formal acceptance into the vajrayana is marked by a vow, in this case the samaya vow. There is an emphasis at this stage on the student-teacher relationship and on the quality of devotion. Generally, students must complete preliminary practices, called ngöndro, to prepare themselves for initiation into the vajrayana path before going further. Having done so, they then receive the appropriate empowerments to begin tantric practices. There are empowerment ceremonies of many kinds, called abhishekas. The vajrayana includes both form practices, such as visualizations and sadhanas (ritual liturgies), and formless practices based on allowing the mind to rest naturally in its inherent clarity and emptiness. Although on the surface, there is much greater complexity in tantric practices, the principles of mindfulness and awareness and the cultivation of compassion and skillful action continue to be of central importance. The tantric path requires complete engagement and fierce dedication. It is said to be a more rapid path, but it is also more dangerous. There is a quality of directness, abruptness, and wholeheartedness. Tantrikas, or vajrayana practitioners, recognize that the most challenging aspects of life, the energies and play of confused emotions and frightening obstacles, can be worked with as gateways to freedom and realization. Other topics covered in detail in this volume include the four reminders, the mandala principle, mahamudra, atiyoga, and more.
Download or read book Through Wind and Waves written by Francis Fernandez-Carvajal and published by Scepter Publishers. This book was released on 2017-03-31 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide is a welcome addition on most any journey. So it is with the greatest of all journeys: the journey to God. One of the Church’s most long-standing and fruitful traditions, spiritual direction is an instrument of God’s glory in the world. The act of clearing the way for the Holy Spirit is a delicate yet challenging matter, and one that requires humility, patience, and charity, among other virtues. Through Wind and Waves is a guidebook for those undertaking this important work. It offers wisdom for both the supernatural and the practical elements of spiritual direction. It shows that being a spiritual guide is not simply a matter of prayer and meditation, but one of a firm interior life, genuine friendship, and the daily realities of living one’s life for the Lord. That life will be marked by adventure, since every soul is unique and is led by the Spirit to blaze new paths to holiness. Filled with wisdom from the saints, as well as Jesus’ words in the Gospels, Through Wind and Waves is a valuable resource for those called to lead others into the safe harbor of God’s love. Rev. Francis Fernández-Carvajal holds graduate degrees in both History and Canon Law. Ordained in 1964, he is a priest of the Opus Dei Prelature and the author of many popular spiritual works. His seven-volume series In Conversation with God provides over 500 meditations to be used throughout the liturgical year. It has sold over 2 million copies and has been translated into many languages.
Download or read book Celestial Fire written by William R. Gibson and published by Elm Hill. This book was released on 2018-12-04 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you enjoy a good mystery? When you see something amazing happen do you ever wish you could look past the surface event to the real reason for its occurrence? Does it ever bother you when the reason something is a success, or a failure is kept from you? What fun is it to never get in on the mystery of how to have peace and joy? To never be told how to supercharge your life? To never understand or experience the behind-the-scenes action.Celestial Fire: 365 Days with the Spirit answers those questions. The book explains many mysteries, answers a multitude of questions, and shows how to live an empowered life. Gibson does not shy away from the hot explosive texts over which scholars and theologians have wrangled since the beginning. Rather, he opens these Bible verses with care and explains their meaning for believers today. In so doing, many mysteries will be resolved, and the truth will be revealed. The reader will experience the following benefits: • An enriching time of connectedness with God each day. • Knowledge of every Biblical reference concerning the Spirit • A deeper walk with the Lord• An energized, faith building Christian life• A map on how to access the Father’s presence.• Instruction on how to walk and worship in the Spirit• Teaching on how to bring heaven‘s atmosphere to earth‘s troubles The cumulative effect of studying every Spirit reference from Genesis to Revelation is powerful. Each citation comes with a suggested Biblical reading, an explanation of the verse, and an application to daily life. A wide range of subjects—from the arts to the anointing—takes the reader to places they would not otherwise travel. These daily inspirations will increase a person’s knowledge and understanding of the Third Person of the Trinity and deepen their walk with Christ. This potent treatise will resonate with everyone serious about living a dynamic life transformed by heaven‘s fire. Not only will these inspirational insights energize but they will also impact one’s life. The Holy Spirit is still the rushing mighty wind and the fire from above causing wondrous things to happen in our world today. Discover the real power behind Christianity and the explosive growth of the Church around the world. The Third Person of the Godhead so long neglected is now celebrated—each devotion features a particular aspect of the person and work of the Spirit. This devotional goes far beyond developing the reader’s spiritual life—it examines, exegetes, and interprets 365 Biblical references and applies them to today. These informative bursts of inspiration are indispensable for small group Bible studies, ministry preparation, and even sermon material. Celestial Fire: 365 Days with the Holy Spirit is a must read for anyone interested in learning more about the Holy Spirit. The work is a virtual course in Pneumatology. Get ready to embark on a yearlong life-changing journey and enjoy an enriching time with God every day. Now, scroll to the top of this page, buy the book, and start immediately.
Download or read book I Will Not Be Lukewarm written by Dana Burk and published by . This book was released on 2008-09-01 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We're surrounded by a world of mediocrity. The question the author raises in this study is: Will God be satisfied with mediocrity in our lives as Christians? This book deals with "real" problems and offers practical solutions to such dilemmas as dealing with depression, fostering relationships, becoming more fervent in worship and overcoming the fear of death, as well as why we should long for heaven and fear hell.
Download or read book Lukewarmness an appeal to Christians written by Lukewarmness and published by . This book was released on 1870 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Virtues of Holiness written by Juan Luis Lorda and published by Scepter Publishers. This book was released on 2017-03-29 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Virtues of Holiness offers a road-map for navigating our everyday activities: work, family, leisure pursuits. It shows how we can reach the heights of Christian life in and through these activities. For many people this is unfamiliar territory, and the author has written this book just for them. Fr. Lorda offers his readers a daily spiritual plan and describes strategies for gaining the virtues needed for following Christ closely. The next steps are familiarity with the life of Christ and developing a deep interior relationship with Him. Although its path is challenging, The Virtues of Holiness leaves no doubt that the struggle to stay close to Christ lies within the reach of every Christian. The author draws on a wide range of Christian apologists from the Church Fathers to St. Thomas Aquinas, as well as the 16th century Spanish mystics, John of Avila, John of the Cross, and Teresa of Avila. The result is a book that is accessible to readers of all ages, and especially young believers.
Download or read book Things Not Seen written by Jon Bloom and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: True faith is hard. More than mere sentimentalism, faith often calls for a deep and resilient trust in God—especially when the going gets tough and the road is dark. In Things Not Seen, author Jon Bloom encourages readers with 35 imaginative retellings of stories from the Bible that illustrate the importance of living by faith. A follow-up to the author's previous book, Not by Sight: A Fresh Look at Old Stories of Walking by Faith, this inspiring volume explores the lives of Abraham, Moses, Saul, John the Baptist, and more—helping readers remember God's promises, rely on his grace, and follow his leading regardless of the circumstances. The book includes a foreword by popular author and blogger Ann Voskamp.
Download or read book Not by Sight written by Jon Bloom and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2013-04-30 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trusting Jesus is hard. It requires following the unseen into an unknown, and believing Jesus's words over and against the threats we see or the fears we feel. Through the imaginative retelling of 35 Bible stories, Not by Sight gives us glimpses of what it means to walk by faith and counsel for how to trust God's promises more than our perceptions and to find rest in the faithfulness of God.
Download or read book Bible Studies Luke John written by James Malm and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-04-06 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exhaustive study / commentary on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ as contained in the Gospels of Luke and John in an 8 1/2 by 11, large type, wide margin study edition format.
Download or read book The Overcomers written by Witness Lee and published by Living Stream Ministry. This book was released on 1992-10 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Overcoming a Lukewarm Spirit written by and published by . This book was released on 2010-08-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lukewarm simply put means indifference, lack of interest, or half-heartedness. It's being neither hot nor cold, lacking conviction and enthusiasm. A lukewarm person isn't someone God can use. Jesus had exceedingly great convictions. Sinless, full of love and compassionate, he died on the cross to redeem mankind.So God expects believers to be on fire, excited, and diligent about kingdom business. It's about being zealous and careful nature in one's actions and work. How else will born-again believers be able to fulfill the great commission - go ye therefore into all the world preaching the gospel?The good news is that the Word of God spells out your part and God's part. It is what sustains us. It's our faith. It's our life. And this book will identify five characteristics of a lukewarm spirit, so you can identify where you are, initiate change and usher in your good life.
Download or read book Means of Revival from Spiritual Lukewarmness written by Adolph SAPHIR and published by . This book was released on 1875 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
