Download or read book Praying for Healing while Planning a Funeral written by Rosey Brausen and published by BroadStreet Publishing Group LLC. This book was released on 2015-07-01 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gary Brausen was a hockey player, runner, and bicyclist. He maintained a healthy diet and did not smoke. But six months after his fiftieth birthday, the doctors told him he had an aggressive form of lung cancer. The prognosis was bleak. Three oncologists said his case was terminal and told Gary to get his affairs in order. God’s will is to heal disease, yet too many people go home to heaven through the pathway of illness. How can we love Jesus so recklessly in the process that we leave nothing on the table when asking for healing except His sovereignty? Praying for Healing while Planning a Funeral confronts our often double-minded approach to lean on the counsel of man instead of the promises of God—losing sight of His miraculous nature as our faithful, loving, merciful God. Learn how you can • Fight tenaciously because your hope comes from the Lord. • Seek the heart of God so you don’t bow to terminal illness. • Not be afraid to pursue the miraculous. • Trust God to sustain you whether healing occurs in this life or the next. Praying for Healing while Planning a Funeral is not just about hope; it is about digging in and standing strong as God teaches you how to fight His way.

Download or read book Got Jesus You ve Got It All written by Joyce L. Turner and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-02-04 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is a spiritually enriching, life-changing foundational book for seekers of truth and Born Again Believers at any level in their walk with Christ. It speaks of how all people were created by God, and for His glory and purpose. It is fi lled with spirit nourishing verses from the Bible to motivate readers to seek a more intimate relationship with God. It contains biblical affi rmations to decree, declare and meditate upon. At the end of each chapter blank note pages are included for the reader; useful for group study and/ or to note personal growth, thoughts and meditations. The book covers forty-seven special promises from God for the Born Again Believer. It will whet ones appetite to search out and explore the Bible for the thousands of promises contained therein."

Download or read book Seeing Through the Eyes of the Spirit written by John Oti and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2018-06-23 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seeing through the Eyes of the Spirit is a Bible-based practical approach to the place of dreams, visions, and revelations in the lives of those who are believers in Christ Jesus. It is obvious that some, even among Christians, have problems believing in dreams and revelations as a critical component of spirituality in the times we now live. However, a close and a thorough examination of the Bible in general and the book of Acts provides the evidence that what God did in the past does happen in our time because God has not changed. Moreover, further evidence in the book of Hebrews notes, Jesus Christ the same yesterday today and forever (Hebrews 13:8). In other words, those who are believers in Christ do experience seeing through visions and receiving revelations from God. Regardless of the skepticism of the modern and postmodern worldview, God moves in supernatural ways to accomplish his plans on earth. Furthermore, everyone who has read Acts and the entire New Testament will also come to the conclusion that the ability to see through dreams and visions did not end with the apostles of the Lamb or the early church fathers. Rather, visions and revelations are a commonplace phenomenon for anyone in any age who has had a genuine encounter with the living Christ. Without a doubt, there are those who claim to have visions and who have made such claims when their experiences have not been proven to be biblically based or an authentic, divine experience from God. However, just because such people misrepresent the gospel does not negate the fact those with visions and revelations in this time truly had such encounters from God. Seeing through the Eyes of the Spirit is a signature of my own experiences in many years of the ministry. I trust that the testimony and the teachings from the holy scriptures in this book will inspire future Christian leaders to be more prepared for supernatural encounters from the Lord.

Download or read book Eight Twenty Eight written by Larissa Murphy and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2014-08-28 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if that thing you really feared happened? Ian and Larissa Murphy met in college and fell in love. They talked about getting married. They dreamed about a life together. They did not imagine a car accident. And they could not have imagined how persistent love would be. Theirs and God’s. Read Eight Twenty Eight and gain a picture of love that will challenge what you think you know and what is true.

Download or read book Journey from Heartache to Hope written by Elizabeth G. Danielsen and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2015-02-13 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Witness Gods miraculous healing power. Have you ever asked yourself if God still performs miracles? Experience the remarkable stories of pain and grief that have been transformed to celebrations of joy in Christ. Your spirit will be renewed by the faith of people in devastating situations that should rob them of happiness and comfort, but instead bring strength and courage to their lives. Travel the twisted road of grief with people who have experienced the suffering that life can bring, and have discovered the path of healing. In todays society, grief is frequently swept aside to avoid awkward moments and cover our inability to cope. Faith communities, friends, and family are often unprepared for the depth of pain that can be experienced, and many in need of comfort do not receive it. Journey from Heartache to Hope illustrates what is possible when people learn to rely on God to provide them with the arms of comfort. He is the safe place for us to mourn, grow, and live our lives in peace. Share in the journey of unbearable pain, and you will be amazed at the glory of God. You will be given the details usually reserved for the ears of the counselors who guide individuals through the complex tragedies that life can bring. Feel the changes of the spirit and rejoice in the healing that only the Lord can provide. Join us on the journey from heartache to hope.

Download or read book Healing Your Grieving Heart After a Military Death written by Bonnie Carroll and published by Companion Press. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical methods for healing after the loss of a member of the military When a loved one is killed in the line of duty, this book affirms that survivors' grief is shaped by the unique circumstances of the death. Because military deaths are almost always sudden and violent, the traumatic nature of the loss creates a two-part grief—one focused on the manner in which the person died, the other focused on the long-term repercussions of life without this special person. This guide acknowledges the unique mixture of sadness, pride, anger, and blame that often characterizes grief after a military death, including in the event of a military suicide, and offers ideas for constructively expressing thoughts and feelings. Anyone whose life has been touched by a military death will find compassionate understanding and healing guidance in the pages of this handbook.

Download or read book Pastoral Care in the Small Membership Church written by James L. Killen JR. and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2005-05-01 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to pastoral care for pastors of small membership churches.“If you spend your whole life serving small membership churches and doing it well, yours will have been a life well spent.” Small membership churches have a real advantage when it comes to incorporating people into a fellowship where they are known and where their needs are met. These churches and their pastors have an opportunity for excellence in this area, and should make the most of it. Good pastoral care can be the key to effectiveness in all of the other ministries of the church.From getting acquainted with your congregation, weddings and funerals, picking up on subtle cues in a conversation to not-so-subtle conflicts, Killen shares insights from years of ministry in a small membership church setting.James L. Killen, Jr. is a retired elder of the Texas Conference, contributor to Circuit Rider, and author of Who Do You Say That I Am? A Personal Reader.

Download or read book Common Worship Pastoral Services written by Church of England and published by Canterbury Press. This book was released on 2014-08-19 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers liturgical material for the journey of each individual through life. For each key element of this journey (birth, marriage, healing, death), it provides both material for key ‘public’ events and resources for ‘private’ pastoral care.

Download or read book When Duty Calls written by Carol Vandesteeg and published by David C Cook. This book was released on 2005 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the most most comprehensive guide to dealing with the problems of the separation of military families available.

Download or read book In Search of Paul written by Tony Cooke and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2022-03-15 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stand on the shoulders of giants!Have you ever wished you could have a mentor like the Apostle Paul—someone trustworthy to guide your spiritual development and ministry? Tony Cooke, author, teacher, and student of church history, has assembled a panel of the greatest Christian spiritual leaders of all time, curating a profound, yet...

Download or read book Be Healed written by Bob Schuchts and published by Ave Maria Press. This book was released on 2014-04-07 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Somewhere deep inside each one of us is a burning desire to finally become the person God created us to be.” Do you suffer from spiritual or emotional wounds that are keeping you from reaching that goal? The bestselling book Be Healed is based on retired Catholic therapist Bob Schuchts’s popular program for spiritual, emotional, and physical healing. Incorporating elements of charismatic spirituality and steeped in scripture and the wisdom of the Church, this book offers hope in the healing power of God through the Holy Spirit and the sacraments. Schuchts, founder of the John Paul II Healing Center, sensitively shares his own journey of healing after enduring a series of betrayals in high school—his father’s infidelity, his parents’ divorce, his older brother’s drug addiction—and his subsequent periods of struggle with God and faith. Be Healed includes helpful tools such as charts, tables, lists, reflection questions, and personal challenges to guide you on your journey of healing. Schuchts’s trusted process for finding inner peace and healing is boldly Christ-centered, maintaining focus on the person of Jesus as “the life-giving and ever-present physician of our souls.” Schuchts will help you recognize your brokenness and find your hope and healing in the risen Christ.

Download or read book From Glamour to Glory written by Elaine Campanelli Santo and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2010-08 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through many obstacles and her faith in God, a fatherless, underprivileged young girl lived out her dream by escaping the clutches of poverty and advancing herself to the Miss America Pageant. Elaine reveals her miraculous healing and continued trust in God's faithfulness through this life-altering account of His loving intervention and plan for her life.

Download or read book A Pastor s Practical Guide to Funerals written by Lee Franklin and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2013-09-17 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This straight-forward book integrates the pragmatic “how to” of the funeral process--especially in dealing with “difficult” funerals--with the art of being a caring and healing presence before, during, and after the funeral. While conducting a funeral is one the great privileges of ministry, pastors must be skilled and ready to guide grieving family and friends through the process of saying goodbye and burying a loved one. With sample services, prayers, sermon themes, and Bible readings, this book will help pastors hear, name, and integrate relevant illustration into a respectful story of the deceased's life--a story that is appropriate to the particular circumstances of each situation. Contents include: Preparing for Death; Caring through Anticipated Death; Caring through Sudden Death; Meeting with Family before the Funeral Service; Creating the Funeral Service; Creating the Funeral Sermon; and Following up with Grievers

Download or read book Leading Beyond the Walls 21293 written by Adam Hamilton and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Good pastoral leadership is not a "by the numbers" proposition. It is a matter of heart and soul, of devoting the whole self to the vision God gives for the congregation in which one serves. Yet neither is it purely intuitive; it requires hard, careful thinking about the directions and details of the path down which God calls. When Adam Hamilton became pastor of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, its membership consisted of himself and his family. Ten years later the church averages between five and six thousand worshipers per weekend. Throughout this remarkable period, Hamilton learned many serious lessons about both the broad visions and the specific details of pastoral leadership. Bringing a depth of analytical skills often lacking in visionary leaders, in this book he goes beyond simply telling the story of Church of the Resurrection. He shares the questions that he learned to ask about the largely unchurched population to which Church of the Resurrection has reached out. Further, he demonstrates what he learned by listening to the answers to these questions, and how doing so has made possible a number of strategically crucial decisions the church has made. One of those crucial decisions was to make more traditional forms of worship and praise the center of the congregation's life. The result is that the example of Church of the Resurrection offers pastors and church leaders (especially those in mainline denominations) the realization that they need not completely change their liturgical and theological identity in order to reach out to the unchurched. Drawing on his own experience, as well as the detailed research on the characteristics of highly successful congregations he undertook during a sabbatical leave, Hamilton offers pastors and other church leaders solid, substantive thinking on steps that congregations can take to become centers of vibrant outreach and mission.Also available in:Adobe Ebook 9780687026753Microsoft Ebook 9780687027491

Download or read book The Nkjv Minister s Bible Burgundy written by Hendrickson Publishers and published by Hendrickson Publishers. This book was released on 2006-07 with total page 1154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Bible to take with you-- wherever your ministry takes you " "The Beauty and Accuracy of the King James in Contemporary, Readable Language" The NKJV Minister's Bible is the perfect "on-the-go" Bible to equip pastors, counselors, pastoral caregivers, lay teachers-everyone active in Christian service. The New King James Version of the Holy Bible offers accuracy, beauty and ease of understanding, and is the preferred translation of thousands of today's most prominent Christian leaders. With a rich array of unique resources, The NKJV Minister's Bible helps to meet the challenges of everyday ministry opportunities as well as manage its stresses. Features include a practical guide to visitation; sample services for weddings, funerals, and baptisms; a step-by-step plan of salvation; quickfind scripture references to answer tough questions; and more: - The only NKJV Bible targeted specifically to ordained and lay ministers - Sturdy sewn binding will give years of hard-wearing service - Slimmer size in beautiful genuine leather binding is easy to carry anywhere - Field-tested ministry helps meet the unique needs of pastors and other ministers - Step-by-step plan of salvation and quick-find scripture references to answer tough questions - Cross-references - Concordance - Black letter text - Two ribbon markers - 8.7 point type

Download or read book The Nkjv Minister s Bible Black written by Hendrickson Publishers and published by Hendrickson Publishers. This book was released on 2006-07 with total page 1154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Bible to take with you-- wherever your ministry takes you " "The Beauty and Accuracy of the King James in Contemporary, Readable Language" The NKJV Minister's Bible is the perfect "on-the-go" Bible to equip pastors, counselors, pastoral caregivers, lay teachers-everyone active in Christian service. The New King James Version of the Holy Bible offers accuracy, beauty and ease of understanding, and is the preferred translation of thousands of today's most prominent Christian leaders. With a rich array of unique resources, The NKJV Minister's Bible helps to meet the challenges of everyday ministry opportunities as well as manage its stresses. Features include a practical guide to visitation; sample services for weddings, funerals, and baptisms; a step-by-step plan of salvation; quickfind scripture references to answer tough questions; and more: - The only NKJV Bible targeted specifically to ordained and lay ministers - Sturdy sewn binding will give years of hard-wearing service - Slimmer size in beautiful genuine leather binding is easy to carry anywhere - Field-tested ministry helps meet the unique needs of pastors and other ministers - Step-by-step plan of salvation and quick-find scripture references to answer tough questions - Cross-references - Concordance - Black letter text - Two ribbon markers - 8.7 point type

Download or read book KJV Minister s Bible Burgundy written by Hendrickson Publishers, Inc. Staff and published by Hendrickson Publishers. This book was released on 2005 with total page 1153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Bible to take with you--wherever your ministry takes you " The "KJV Minister's Bible" is the perfect "on-the-go" Bible to equip pastors, counselors, pastoral caregivers, lay teachers--everyone in active ministry. Resources include the complete cross-referenced text along with many pages of ministry resources carefully tailored to the needs of ministers and congregations who prefer the classic beauty of the King James Version. The "KJV Minister's Bible" is targeted specifically to ordained as well as lay ministers - Sturdy sewn binding will give years of hard-wearing service - Slimmer size in beautiful genuine leather binding is easy to carry anywhere - Field-tested ministry helps meet the unique needs of pastors and other ministers - Step-by-step plan of salvation and quick-find scripture references to answer tough questions