Download or read book The Pastor s Christmas Courtship written by Glynna Kaye and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Her Holiday Homecoming Jodi Thorpe's childhood vacation cabin seems the perfect place for her to heal her broken heart…and avoid Christmas cheer. After twelve years, nothing in Hunter Ridge has changed—except Garrett McCrae. The bad boy who was once her secret crush is now the town minister. And Garrett won't let her miss out on all the hope and joy the holiday brings. With every day he's drawn to the vulnerable woman Jodi's become, even as he's about to leave for a mission halfway around the world. But as they grow closer, their plans begin to change. Can Garrett make it a season to remember, with a love they can't forget?

Download or read book Yuletide Redemption and The Pastor s Christmas Courtship written by Jill Kemerer and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The gift of healing Yuletide Redemption by Jill Kemerer All Celeste Monroe wants is to give her orphaned baby nephew a happy life. She hopes taking a job caring for injured Sam Sheffield will help fulfill that goal. Celeste’s strength and kindness have Sam falling for her—and her baby. But he refuses to burden them with a man who’s not whole. Can Celeste convince Sam he’s father—and husband—material in time for Christmas? The Pastor's Christmas Courtship by Glynna Kaye Jodi Thorpe's childhood vacation cabin seems the perfect place for her to heal her broken heart…and avoid Christmas cheer. After twelve years, nothing in Hunter Ridge has changed—except Garrett McCrae. The bad boy who was once her secret crush is now the town minister. And Garrett won't let her miss out on the joy of the holiday, even as he's about to leave for a mission halfway around the world…

Download or read book Goodbye Jesus written by Tim Sledge and published by . This book was released on 2018-03-15 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tim Sledge pulls back the curtain on Southern Baptist life as he chronicles nearly four decades of ministry in this highly personal, sometimes painful, and frequently provocative spiritual autobiography. Part memoir, part expos , part polemic-this is an account of failures as well as accomplishments-and very nearly a case study in how faith may begin, how it evolves, and how it can fall apart. Sledge traces the childhood origins of his sincere faith, his efforts at spiritual obedience, his theological education, his climb up the ladder in ministry, his insights into the challenges of growth-oriented leadership, and his pioneering work in faith-based recovery ministries that ultimately guided participants in 20,000 support groups across the U.S. A recurring theme in his story is coming to grips with the significance of being an adult child of an alcoholic. After a fall from grace and a growing awareness that faith no longer worked for him, his journey took a new direction that required examining alternatives to his former belief system including Deism, agnosticism, humanism, and atheism. Ultimately, he found new ways to live a positive, value-driven life and emerged as a new version of the same person he had always been, still interested in creating avenues for personal growth in the lives of others. Goodbye Jesus is a relatable and thoughtful read for those seeking to better understand the evangelical mindset, for Christians who are questioning their faith, for ministers trying to decide whether to stay or go, and for those who have left their faith and are dealing with its loss.

Download or read book The Pastor s Wife written by Jennifer AlLee and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INSPY Award Finalist Maura Sullivan thought she knew what she was getting into when married soon-to-be pastor Nick Shepherd. But when "the other woman" in her marriage turned out to be her husband's congregation, she ran. Six years later, she's back in the small community of Granger, Ohio, for the reading of a will that names both her and Nick as beneficiaries. Now, Maura must face the husband - and the congregation - she left behind.

Download or read book The Book Your Pastor Wishes You Would Read written by Christopher Ash and published by The Good Book Company. This book was released on 2019-05-01 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Caring for your pastor and the difference it makes. Caring for your pastor and the difference it makes. What do you think about your pastor? Do you chew over his sermons and wonder if they are clear and helpful? Do you feel he spends enough time with you? In fact, do you ever catch yourself wondering what he does all day? The truth is, often we think, "What can my pastor do for me?" Far less often do we think, "What can I do for my pastor?" Seasoned former pastor, Christopher Ash, urges church members to think about pastors not just in terms of what they do €“ how they lead and pray and preach and teach and so on €“ but about who they are. He encourages us to remember that pastors are people and to pray for them as they serve us. Paradoxically, caring for our pastor will be a blessing to us as well as to them, and create a culture of true fellowship in our church family.

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 The Cowboy s Christmas Courtship written by Brenda Minton and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this wholesome holiday romance, a beautiful rancher takes a chance on a former bad boy who’s determined to prove he’s the man she needs. With two jobs, a mortgaged farm and a rebellious brother, Layla Silver is struggling to keep afloat for the holidays. But does she need Gage Cooper riding to her rescue? Back in high school, Gage was nobody’s hero. Now the injured bull rider is home Christmas, ready to make amends for his checkered past. And something about the stubborn, beautiful Layla has him wanting more than forgiveness. Now this wandering cowboy is out to turn a Christmas courtship into an everlasting love . . .

Download or read book The Cowboy s Christmas Courtship Season of Hope written by Brenda Minton and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2018-09-25 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overcoming the past to find love at Christmas The Cowboy’s Christmas Courtship by Brenda Minton Layla Silver is struggling to keep afloat for the holidays, but does she need Gage Cooper riding to her rescue? Back in high school, Gage was nobody’s hero. Now he’s an injured bull rider home for Christmas to make amends for his checkered past. And something about the stubborn, beautiful Layla has him wanting more than forgiveness. Season of Hope by Virginia Carmichael Gavin Sawyer knows he’s in trouble the moment he meets Evie Thorne at the mission where they volunteer. Reporters like her have caused him nothing but heartache in the past. When he brings her home to meet his family during the holidays, Evie’s secret past suddenly comes to light. Will their newfound love survive?

Download or read book Crushing written by T. D. Jakes and published by FaithWords. This book was released on 2019-04-16 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow God's process for growth and find hope in life's darkest moments with Bishop T.D. Jakes's uplifting stories and advice from his own faith journey. In this insightful book, #1 New York Times bestselling author T.D. Jakes wrestles with age-old questions: Why do the righteous suffer? Where is God in all the injustice? Bishop Jakes tells crushing personal stories from his own journey -- the painful experience of learning his young teenage daughter was pregnant, the agony of watching his mother succumb to Alzheimer's, and the shock and helplessness he felt when his son had a heart attack. Bishop Jakes wants to show you how God uses difficult, crushing experiences to prepare you for unexpected blessings. If you are faithful through suffering, you will be surprised by God's joy, comforted by His peace, and fulfilled with His purpose. Crushing will inspire you to have hope, even in your most difficult moments. If you trust in God and lean on Him during setbacks, He will lead you through.

Download or read book Sacred Marriage written by Gary Thomas and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if God designed marriage to make you holy instead of happy? What if your relationship isn't as much about you and your spouse as it is about you and God? In Sacred Marriage, bestselling author Gary Thomas uncovers the ways that your marriage can become a doorway to a closer walk with God and with each other. Join over one million others who have already uncovered Thomas's tips for fostering a sacred marriage. Within the pages of Sacred Marriage, Thomas invites you to see how God can use your relationship with your spouse as a discipline and a motivation to love God more and reflect more of the character of his Son. In addition to life-changing insights from Scripture, church history, and time-tested wisdom from Christian classics, you'll find practical advice and techniques to make your marriage happier by becoming holier husbands and wives. In Sacred Marriage, Thomas will give you all of the tools you need to: Turn marital struggles into spiritual and personal appreciation Love your spouse with a stronger sense of purpose Confront your weaknesses and sin in order to grow your relationship with God and with your spouse Partner in the spiritual growth and character formation of your spouse Transform a tired marriage into a relationship filled with awe and respect Thomas reveals that sacred marriages teach us to love God and others well by fostering a healthy sex life, a strong prayer life, and a rich spiritual life. God uses our marriages to help us grow in character, in prayer, in worship, and in service--we just have to recognize that the purpose of marriage is holiness, not happiness. Each copy also includes thought-provoking discussion questions designed to spark conversation between couples and small groups, allowing you to dive deeper into the lessons that Thomas shares in Sacred Marriage. Join the one million others who have already started on their journey to transforming their relationship with their spouses and with their Creator.

Download or read book The Christian Handbook for Pastors written by Kristofer Skrade and published by Augsburg Books. This book was released on with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Christian Handbook has engaged countless Christians in their everyday faith with a distinctive blend of seriousness and humor. Now The Christian Handbook for Pastors does the same for pastors! The Christian Handbook for Pastors captures all the essential information any pastor needs to keep close at hand to prevail in any circumstance and have a good chuckle along the way.

Download or read book Modern Youth and Marriage written by Henry Neumann and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Christmas Journey Mistletoe Courtship written by Janet Tronstad and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2021-12-01 with total page 511 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The journey to love is the ultimate Christmas gift The Christmas Journey - Winnie Griggs Ryland Lassiter is everything Josephine Wylie wants — for a brother-in-law! As the newly appointed guardian to a friend’s daughter, Ry’s ready for a family. All he needs is a bride…and Josie’s sister is not the Wylie who caught his eye. If only Josie would see that the only Christmas present he needs is her love… Mistletoe Courtship - Janet Tronstad and Sara Mitchell In Christmas Bells for Dry Creek the holidays bring a surprise for Virginia Parker. Her former boss, Colter Wells, is back in Dry Creek — with a newly discovered daughter who needs some female guidance. In The Christmas Secret Clara Penrose’s bluestocking ways have branded her a spinster. Yet a reunion with Dr Ethan Harcourt rekindles feelings Clara thought lost. Mills & Boon Love Inspired Historical — Heartfelt stories that show that faith, forgiveness and hope have the power to lift spirits and change lives.

Download or read book Harlequin Love Inspired April 2018 Box Set 1 of 2 written by Lenora Worth and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2018-04-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. THEIR AMISH REUNION Amish Seasons Lenora Worth Twelve years ago, Jeremiah Weaver left his Amish community—and the woman he loved—to join the navy SEALS. Now he’s back and determined to find his place among the Amish once again—and win the heart of the now-widowed Ava Jane…if she’ll forgive him. COUNTING ON THE COWBOY Texas Cowboys Shannon Taylor Vannatter Cowboy Brock McBride signed up to build cabins at his friend’s dude ranch—not to work with spirited event planner Devree Malone, who’s helping decorate the structures. Yet the sparks between them are undeniable, and soon the tried-and-true country boy can’t picture a life without the pretty city girl. MOUNTAIN COUNTRY COURTSHIP Hearts of Hunter Ridge Glynna Kaye Lillian Keene moves to Hunter’s Ridge to help her ill great-aunt keep her job at the Pinewood Inn. Denny Hunter has been sent from the big city to evaluate the establishment’s worth—putting the two at odds. Can the businessman find common ground—and his happily-ever-after—with the small-town girl? Join HarlequinMyRewards.com to earn FREE books and more. Earn points for all your Harlequin purchases from wherever you shop.

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Download or read book The Marriage of Believers with Unbelievers By John Bane The Fourth Annual Letter from the Pastors and Representatives of the Norfolk Norwich Association of Baptist Churches Assembled in St Clement s Chapel Norwich the 2nd 3rd of October 1839 Also The Sixth Annual Report of the Association written by Baptists (England). Norfolk and Norwich Association and published by . This book was released on 1839 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Marriage Is written by Andrew T. Walker and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2015-06-01 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marriage is not up for debate; marriage simply is. Today the meaning and purpose of marriage has been lost, and it is our fault. The prevalence of pornography, divorce, pre-marital sex, cohabitation, infidelity, and a thousand other mistakes have blurred our vision of God’s plan for sex, family, and society to the point of blindness. The task before us is not merely to argue against the lie of same-sex marriage. Though that it is necessary, ours is a much larger project. It is time to restore among our people a sense of the profound beauty, mystery, and holiness of faithful marital love. It is time to recognize the time for defending the institution of marriage has passed. Sadly, for far too many, the marriages they know are not worth defending. Instead, Christians must take up the mission to renew and rebuild a culture that values marriage and family. To do so, we must first understand what marriage is and why it matters.