Download or read book The Miracles of Divine Discipline written by Gordon Lindsay and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ragged written by Gretchen Ronnevik and published by New Reformation Publications. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When we mistake spiritual disciplines for to-dos, time slots on our schedule, or Instagram-able moments, we miss the benefits of Christ's continual and constant work for us. In Ragged, Gretchen Ronnevik aims to reclaim spiritual disciplines as good gifts given by our good Father instead of heavy burdens of performance carried by the Christian. Only when we recognize our failures to maintain God's commands do we also realize the benefit of our dependence on his promises. Gretchen uses this distinction on law and gospel, presented throughout Scripture, to guide readers through spiritual disciplines including prayer, meditation, Scripture reading, and discipleship among others. Despite our best efforts, the good news is that spiritual disciplines have less to do with what we bring before God and more about who Christ is for us, not only as the author but also as the perfector of our faith.
Download or read book A Tribute to My Father written by John Piper and published by . This book was released on 2013-06-15 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My father was the happiest man I ever knew. One of the reasons for this was his singing faith. To feel the significance of this, you need to understand that he was a fundamentalist. That's not a bad word in my vocabulary. And he's the reason. Fundamentals are worth dying for and fighting for. But that fight has killed the Song in the hearts of many people. But not in Bill Piper.
Download or read book Divine Discipline written by Rhonda Kelley and published by Pelican Publishing. This book was released on 2010-09-23 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You can win any battles and conquer all hardships if you can seek His power through prayer and His stength through promises. Throught Him we are strengthened.
Download or read book Acting the Miracle written by John Piper and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2013-09-30 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sanctification | noun | sa(k)-t-f-k-shn : a big word for the little-by-little progress of the everyday Christian life Fighting sin is not easy. No one ever coasted into greater godliness. Christian growth takes effort. But we are not left alone. God loves to work the miracle of sanctification within us as we struggle for daily progress in holiness. With contributions from Kevin DeYoung, John Piper, Ed Welch, Russell Moore, David Mathis, and Jarvis Williams, this invigorating book will help you say no to the deception of sin and yes to true joy in Jesus.
Download or read book Disciplined for Life written by John Loftness and published by Sovereign Grace Ministries. This book was released on 1992 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As you study and apply the spiritual disciplines, you will find fresh power and enthusiasm to live like ChristLeave the treadmill of spiritual drudgery behind as you discover how you can be Disciplined for Life.
Download or read book The Sins of Scripture written by John Shelby Spong and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the history of the Western World, the Bible has been a perpetual source of inspiration and guidance for countless Christians. However, this Bible has also left a trail of pain. It is undeniable that the Bible is not always used for good. Sometimes the Bible can seem overtly evil. Sometimes its texts are terrible. Bishop John Shelby Spong boldly approaches those texts that have been used through history to justify the denigration or persecution of others while carrying with them the implied and imposed authority of the claim that they were the "Word of God." As he exposes and challenges what he calls the "terrible texts of the Bible", laying bare the evil done by these texts in the name of God, he also seeks to redeem these texts, hoping to recover their ultimate depth and purpose. Spong looks specifically at texts used to justify homophobia, anti-Semitism, treating women as second-class humans, corporal punishment, and environmental degradation, but he also delivers a new picture of how Christians can use the Bible today. As Spong battles against the way the Bible has been used throughout history, he provides a new framework, introducing people to a proper way to engage this holy book of the Judeo-Christian tradition.
Download or read book An Analysis of Divine Discipline written by Jay Justice and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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 Enduring Trials God s Way written by Scott Lapierre and published by . This book was released on 2017-11-12 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trials are part of life on this side of heaven, and God wants to use them for your good! Pastor Scott LaPierre presents scriptural principles that give believers the encouragement they need when suffering. Every chapter concludes with questions that help you apply what you are reading. With Enduring Trials God's Way you will: Develop the spiritual perspective to embrace trials Appreciate the maturity trials produce Understand the rewards--in this life and the next-for enduring trials Recognize God is still compassionate and gracious even during trials Learn to persevere through trials that threaten your faith Your suffering is not meaningless or accidental. God loves you, and He always works in your best interests. Learn the Biblical Recipe for Finding Joy in Suffering!
Download or read book The Spirit of the Disciplines Reissue written by Dallas Willard and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 1990-12-07 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Live as Jesus Lived Dallas Willard, one of today's most brilliant Christian thinkers and author of The Divine Conspiracy (Christianity Today's 1999 Book of the Year), presents a way of living that enables ordinary men and women to enjoy the fruit of the Christian life. He reveals how the key to self-transformation resides in the practice of the spiritual disciplines, and how their practice affirms human life to the fullest. The Spirit of the Disciplines is for everyone who strives to be a disciple of Jesus in thought and action as well as intention.
Download or read book Discipline and other Sermons written by Charles Kingsley and published by Namaskar Book. This book was released on 2024-02-13 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Immerse yourself in the spiritual wisdom and guidance of "Discipline and other Sermons: Charles Kingsley's Spiritual Guidance" by Charles Kingsley. Journey through a collection of sermons that offer profound insights into the human condition, morality, and the pursuit of spiritual growth. Experience the transformative power of Kingsley's sermons as he imparts timeless lessons on discipline, faith, and the importance of moral integrity. Through his eloquent prose and heartfelt convictions, Kingsley inspires readers to lead lives of virtue and purpose. But amidst the spiritual guidance and moral exhortations lies a fundamental question: What does it mean to live a life of discipline and devotion? How can we cultivate the inner strength and resilience needed to overcome life's challenges and stay true to our principles? Explore the depths of the human soul and the complexities of spiritual discipline through Kingsley's insightful sermons. With each sermon, readers are invited to reflect on their own beliefs and values, and to strive for a deeper connection with the divine. Are you ready to embark on a journey of spiritual growth and moral reflection with "Discipline and other Sermons"? Prepare to be uplifted and inspired by Kingsley's timeless wisdom, which offers guidance and solace in times of uncertainty and doubt. Engage with Kingsley's sermons as a source of spiritual nourishment and moral guidance. With each sermon, you'll find yourself drawn closer to the divine and empowered to live a life of purpose and meaning. Join the quest for spiritual enlightenment and moral integrity with "Discipline and other Sermons: Charles Kingsley's Spiritual Guidance." Let the journey begin! Don't miss your chance to explore the depths of spiritual wisdom and experience the transformative power of Kingsley's sermons. Purchase your copy of "Discipline and other Sermons" now and embark on a journey of spiritual discovery that will enrich your soul and uplift your spirit. ```
Download or read book Coming to Grips with God s Discipline of the Believer written by Erwin W. Lutzer and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 1991-03-09 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When something goes wrong we are prone to ask, "What did I do to deserve this?" We know that God disciplines all His children, but how do we recognize His discipline? And why are some people more severely chastised than others? Dr. Lutzer points out three kinds of discipline. Educative discipline is given to strengthen us. Preventative discipline is brought into our lives to keep us from sin. And retributive discipline occurs when we are directly chastened for specific sins. In this eBooklet, Dr. Lutzer treats the subject of God's discipline from a thorough study of Scripture and applies biblical principles to real-life experience.
Download or read book The Preacher s Complete Homiletical Commentary on the Old Testament Numbers chapters XVI to XXXVI written by and published by . This book was released on 1892 with total page 812 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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 A Stranger in the House of God written by John Koessler and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2009-08-30 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing up the son of agnostics, John Koessler saw a Catholic church on one end of the street and a Baptist on the other. In the no-man’s land between the two, this curious outside wondered about the God they worshipped—and began a lifelong search to comprehend the grace and mystery of God. A Stranger in the House of God addresses fundamental questions and struggles faced by spiritual seekers and mature believers. Like a contemporary Pilgrim’s Progress, it traces the author’s journey and explores his experiences with both charismatic and evangelical Christianity. It also describes his transformation from religious outsider to ordained pastor. John Koessler provides a poignant and often humorous window into the interior of the soul as he describes his journey from doubt and struggle with the church to personal faith
Download or read book Habits of Grace written by David Mathis and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2016-02-12 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Christian life is built on three seemingly unremarkable practices: reading the Bible, prayer, and fellowship with other believers. However, according to David Mathis, such “habits of grace” are the God-designed channels through which his glorious grace flows—making them life-giving practices for all Christians. Whether it’s hearing God’s voice (the Word), having his ear (prayer), or participating in his body (fellowship), such spiritual rhythms of the Christian life have the power to awaken our souls to God’s glory and stir our hearts for lifelong service in his name. What’s more, these seemingly simple practices grant us access to a host of spiritual blessings that we can only begin to imagine this side of eternity—and the incredible joy that such blessings bring to God’s children today.
