Download or read book Tough Lessons from the Bible written by Mack "Cordell" Moore and published by Cordell Publishing. This book was released on 2024-04-12 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All Christians Must Read the Bible Did you know the bible bans Christmas trees? This is sad but true. Yet we continue to decorate them and celebrate Christmas. There's plenty of things we Christians do which goes against the bible. Tough Lessons from the Bible helps to shed light on certain dark things we Christians should not be doing. It's indeed bible study, but it's the kind of bible study where a person will want to open up their bibles and read the Word of God for themselves. This book focuses on things such as abortion, homosexuality, creation, Christmas, just to name a few. Christians should not be only dependent upon the Sunday sermon. It's imperative we not only read the Word ourselves but become doers of the Word as well. God calls us to be lights in the world and this is what we should be doing. Some of the questions answered by reading this book: - Does God exist? - Is Jesus the Son of God? ---- -- Was Jesus actually born on December 25th? -------- What is the true origin of abortion? - How to identify a false prophet? - What does the bible really teach about homosexuality? - Do Catholics worship Mary? - Should Christians celebrate Christmas? For non-Christians, this book gives a better insight into what the bible is all about and not what has been mistaught. If you want to gain more insight into certain bible lessons, then make sure to purchase this book before you checkout.
Download or read book Tough Lessons from the Bible written by Mack Moore and published by . This book was released on 2014-01-23 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does the bible say about gay marriage? What does the bible say about abortion? Should we Christians teach our kids/grandkids to celebrate Christmas? Is Santa and Satan one in the same? Did Jesus create animals in His image or mankind? Do certain songs attack us spiritually? Is suicide forgiven by God? In "Tough Lessons from the Bible," you will find out the answers to those questions and more.Mack uses bible scripture to discuss some of the hot button topics within the Christian church. Topics such as gay marriage, abortion, suicide and Christmas, to name a few. Mack is showing the world as a whole some of the things that we Christians should not be supporting or engaging in. This book is compelling, yet insightful and truth telling. This book will surely spark debate and controversy throughout the world!
Download or read book Tough Lessons from the Bible written by Mack Moore and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A different take on bible study with Christ centered preachingTough Lessons from the Bible is the kind of book that's a tough read, but effective in learning about the Holy Scriptures. Mack uses his knowledge of the bible to help those who want to grow spiritually in their bible study. This book is for anyone ranging from clergy to a born again Christian to even an atheist. It is for those who want to learn more about the Most High and His bible, whether you believe in God or not.This book covers a variety of hard pressed issues within the Christian Church and society as a whole.Some of the things you will learn by reading this book:What is the TrinityWho Jesus isIf Jesus is greater than religionHomosexuality in the Orthodox ChurchHomosexuality a Christians viewHow to identify false prophets of todayWhy terminating a pregnancy is wrongIf Christmas is one of those pagan holidaysWhether or not God forgives suicideThe Virgin MaryWhat the rainbow really symbolizesSome of the questions answered while reading this book:Is the Most High real?Is Jesus the Messiah?Is Jesus real?Is the Creator a man made invention?Is Christmas Christian?Is the bible reliable?Is the bible really the word of the Most High?What does the bible really teach about homosexuality?Is hell for real or does everyone go to heaven?Did God create the universe?Are statues of Jesus and Mary idols?Should Catholics pray to Mary?The author believes the Heavenly Father will use this book for good in helping people to learn something new about the bible. Christ followers you will understand your bibles better after reading this book. All believers should have at least some knowledge of scripture, whether believers read this book or not. This way Christians can be better equipped as disciples and (share Jesus without fear). Spreading the Word of God is what Jesus expects from all of His followers.
Download or read book Hope Prevails written by Dr. Michelle Bengtson and published by Revell. This book was released on 2016-08-16 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Neuropsychologist Offers Hope to Those Struggling with Depression As a board-certified neuropsychologist, Dr. Michelle Bengtson sees the devastation of depression. Early on, she practiced the most effective treatments and prescribed them for her clients. But when she experienced depression herself, she found that the treatments she had recommended were lacking. Her experience showed her the missing component in treating depression. In Hope Prevails, Dr. Bengtson writes with deep compassion, blending her training and faith, to offer readers a hope grounded in God's love and grace. She helps readers understand what depression is, how it affects them spiritually, and what, by God's grace, it cannot do. The result is an approach that offers the hope of release, not just the management of symptoms. For those who struggle with depression and those who want to help them, Hope Prevails offers hope for the future.
Download or read book Do Hard Things written by Alex Harris and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ECPA BESTSELLER • Discover a movement of Christian young people who are rebelling against the low expectations of their culture by choosing to “do hard things” for the glory of God. Foreword by Chuck Norris • “One of the most life-changing, family-changing, church-changing, and culture-changing books of this generation.”—Randy Alcorn, bestselling author of Heaven Combating the idea of adolescence as a vacation from responsibility, Alex and Brett Harris weave together biblical insights, history, and modern examples to redefine the teen years as the launching pad of life and map a clear trajectory for long-term fulfillment and eternal impact. Written by teens for teens, Do Hard Things is packed with humorous personal anecdotes, practical examples, and stories of real-life rebelutionaries in action. This rallying cry from the heart of revolution already in progress challenges you to lay claim to a brighter future, starting today. Now featuring a conversation guide, 100 real-life examples of hard things tackled by other young people, and stories of young men and women who have taken the book’s charge to heart, Do Hard Things will inspire a new generation of rebelutionaries.
Download or read book Wisdom from Women in the Bible written by John C. Maxwell and published by FaithWords. This book was released on 2015-03-31 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you could spend a few minutes with biblical heroines Ruth, Sarah, Mary, and others, what valuable lessons would they share with you? In the tradition of Running with the Giants and Learning from the Giants, John Maxwell shares wisdom on life and leadership inspired by the Bible-this time focusing solely on the stories of nine incredible women. Learn how God blesses the promises you keep to Him, why you should follow your heart to find your hope, and how not to miss your moment with God. Read on your own or study with a group using the provided faith-building questions. You'll enjoy the journey with Maxwell as he imagines what it would be like to visit heaven and meet giants of the faith who had their lives transformed by God. You'll gain insights from: Ruth...for when you must make a decision but don't know what to do. Sarah...for when you can't understand God and impatience threatens to overwhelm you. Mary. . .for when God asks you to do something outside of your comfort zone. The women who influenced Maxwell inspired this book, and he includes the perspectives of those closest to him in this volume. They and the giants of the faith who continue to inspire them will encourage you to fulfill your destiny and leave a lasting, positive impression on your family and the world.
Download or read book God s Hard Knock Lessons written by Larry Cumberland and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2024-05-23 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I wrote this book to communicate many of the lessons that God has taught me through many trials in my life. I hope to provide you those hard-knock lessons without the cost I paid for them in physical, mental, and spiritual pain. My reference to hard-knock lessons is based on the fact that most of them were self-inflicted in that God promises chastening to those that He loves. I clearly understand that God must love me a lot based on the frequency of the chastening. Those lessons sometimes came with scars that lasted a lifetime although God forgave the sin from the beginning. Also, I included doctrinal truths that I learned far too late in my life. I so wish I had learned them earlier as my life would have been more peaceful and spiritually more productive. The lessons were typically learned later than desired due to my lack of knowledge from a specific doctrinal teaching in the Bible. I sincerely feel God inspired and led me to write this book. The initial thought occurred when several people commented on my extraordinary life experiences and the lessons learned from those experiences. God healed me miraculously on two occasions during my life. Those comments were usually followed by a comment of needing to write a book. As for my investment in time and effort in providing you knowledge that I hope you find as valuable, I offer that my time in writing was precious as related to the time I have remaining to live. I write it while doctors have diagnosed me with stage 4 cancer and two to five months of life remaining. I pray for God's third time of healing.
Download or read book Jesus in Me written by Anne Graham Lotz and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: USA TODAY, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY AND ECPA BESTSELLER • The internationally recognized Bible teacher and daughter of Billy Graham combines unique biblical insights and her own personal stories to show how the Holy Spirit guides us in our decisions, comforts us in pain, and stays by our side at all times, enriching our daily lives. In Jesus in Me, Anne Graham Lotz draws on her rich biblical knowledge as well as her personal journey—including her recent cancer diagnosis—to help us understand that the Holy Spirit is not a magic genie, a flame of fire, or a vague feeling. He is a Person who prays for us, guides us in our relationships and decisions, comforts us in pain, and stays by our side at all times. In this seminal teaching, she explores seven key aspects of the Holy Spirit that will revolutionize how you understand and relate to this vital third Person in the Trinity. As Anne writes, “One of my deepest, richest joys has been discovering by experience who the Holy Spirit is in every step of my life’s journey. Each name that He has been given—Helper, Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor, Counselor, Strengthener, and Standby—reveals another aspect of His beautiful character and has provoked in me a deep love for the One who is my constant Companion . . . Jesus in me.” Discover how to better love and rely on the person of the Holy Spirit—and embrace how much He loves you through His presence, power, and provision in our daily lives. Praise for Jesus in Me “With plentiful biblical references, Lotz encourages those who already rely on Jesus to step into a purpose-filled life led by the Holy’s Spirit’s guidance. Christians who desire to live a life of greater purpose to glorify God will be awed by Lotz’s impassioned exploration of the role of the Holy Spirit in her life.”—Publishers Weekly
Download or read book Creative Bible Lessons in 1 and 2 Corinthians written by Marv Penner and published by HarperChristian Resources. This book was released on 2010-10-05 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christian adolescents in the 21st century face pretty much the same situations as the first-century Christians in Corinth did -- an indulgent, profligate, choose-your-own-god society. The latest in the Creative Bible Lessons series, Creative Bible Lessons in 1 & 2 Corinthians is a 12-lesson curriculum with an issues-oriented spin on living one’s faith in the real world. It lets teenagers wrestle with the tension between biblical instruction and cultural realities. These 12 studies about the not-so-easily-tamed people of Corinth and their founding pastor Paul of Tarsus pave the way for youth workers and Sunday school teachers to teach high schoolers about conversion, transformation, failure, leadership, authority, and God's constant saving love even in the midst of people making a mess of things. Here are some of the not-so-ancient issues you'll explore in this study: Give Me Liberty or Give Me Love, Friends Don't Let Friends Go Unforgiven, Those Pesky STDs (Sexually Tough Decisions), Love Is . . ., No Easy Answers, Show Me the Money, and Ouch! Of course, there's lots of what the Creative bible Lessons series is known for: provocative and relevant discussion starters, to-the-point scripts, high-energy games, reproducible pages of interactive activities -- all in the context of hard-core Bible study.12 lessons.
Download or read book Living Victoriously in Difficult Times written by Kay Arthur and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2011-07-06 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When painful or frustrating circumstances invade your life, it’s easy to wonder why. Why does life so often seem unfair? Why doesn’t our all-powerful God stop the pain and suffering–not just for you–but for all His children The truth is, we live in a fallen world filled with fallen people, and we cannot escape hardship and pain. Somehow difficult times are a part of God’s plan and they serve His purposes. In this six week study you’ll examine what the Bible says about suffering and why God allows it. Through the stories of many who persevered through times of testing, you’ll discover how to find joy even when life seems unfair. You’ll learn how to handle loss while glorifying God in the midst of your pain. And you’ll find the peace that comes from trusting in the One whose strength is made perfect in your weakness.
Download or read book Life Lessons from 1 and 2 Peter written by Max Lucado and published by HarperChristian Resources. This book was released on 2018-11-27 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Has your peace been stolen? Dreams crushed? Hope lost? Life has a way of not turning out the way we want. The disciple Peter knew what it was like to go through tough times. He endured threats, punishment, time in jail, beatings, and false words. He had seen enough to know how to stay strong in tough times. So he wrote a survival manual to show how we should act and respond when life isn’t fair. His words of wisdom are beacons of hope for making it through hard times. Peter’s counsel may surprise you. But it may be just what you need to sustain you when you find that you are between a rock and a hard place. As you read, study, journal, and discuss the books of Peter, watch for these key themes that Max will unpack throughout the book: Our richest inheritance is not in this world—it waits in heaven. It is up to each Christian to remain pure. It is an honor to suffer for Christ. Satan fights against the growth and victory of believers. The Life Lessons with Max Lucado series brings the Bible to life in twelve lessons filled with intriguing questions, inspirational stories, and poignant reflections to take you deeper into God's Word. Each lesson includes: An opening reflection on the Bible book you're studying. Background information to deepen your understanding of the cultural and historical setting. An excerpt of the text (from the NIV and the NKJV). Exploration questions with plenty of room to write your own thoughts and notes. Inspirational thoughts from Max as well as a closing takeaway for further reflection. The Life Lessons series is ideal for use in both a small-group setting or for individual study.
Download or read book Grand Metanarrative written by Mihai Malancea and published by Renew.Org. This book was released on 2021-09-17 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AN OVERVIEW OF GOD'S STORY AND AN INVITATION TO JOIN IN All of us think about God and draw conclusions about him. In other words, we all do theology. So how do we do theology well? We do theology well by starting with how God has revealed himself. And God has revealed himself in a "grand metanarrative." Let Tony Twist and Mihai Malancea guide you step by step through this grand story God has given you and into which he invites you. When you place yourself within God's metanarrative, you will know who God is, where you come from, who you are, and where you are going. And that's the perfect place to begin doing theology. Tony Twist and Mihai Malancea explain in simple terms the entire plot of the Bible. With this you can do the work God called you to: making disciples. -- Dr. Mark E. Moore, author of Core 52 Tony and Mihai bring this timeless story to ground level to help us find help for today and hope for tomorrow. -- Dr. Gary L. Johnson, Executive Director, e2: Effective Elders Tony Twist and Mihai Malancea have brought the study of theology into everyday language. -- David Empson, Executive Director, International Conference on Missions TONY TWIST (PhD, Indiana University) grew up in Texas and Australia. He served churches in Virginia, Tennessee, and Indiana, focusing on disciple making. He currently serves as President and CEO for TCM International Institute, a global graduate school for disciple makers. MIHAI MALANCEA (DTh, University of Bucharest) grew up in the USSR and now lives in Moldova. He has served churches in Moldova and in post-Soviet countries in Central Asia. He serves as President of DGU (Divitia Gratiae University) in Moldova and teaches for TCM International Institute.
Download or read book Life s Toughest Lessons Aren t Meant for Nothing written by Terry Dodd and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2007-07 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writing from a journal of love and care for his wife of 46 years as she courageously and faithfully--yet unsuccessfully--battled cancer for 19 months, the author conveys how God uses circumstances to prune and refine believers. (Motivation)
Download or read book Bible Lessons for Broken People written by William Bender Ph.D. and published by Covenant Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-02-07 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a book to hand to a broken teenager captured by pills, pot, or meth. This is a book for a woman from an abusive background who feels unworthy of love. This is a book to hand to a recovering addict, desperately seeking the strength to fight on a day-to-day basis the cravings of the addiction. Tough, forceful, and poignant. This is exactly the Bible-study book ministers and Christian counselors have been waiting for! So very many people in the modern world are deeply broken-some are so broken that they refuse to even enter a church. Whether victims of child abuse, neglect, addiction, or sexual exploitation, these broken people, young and old, are crying out for help even as their fierce pride forces them to refuse any help that is offered. When pride is all you have, pride is what you cling too. These broken individuals have lived in hell already, and that fierce, desperate pride kept them alive even as it now blocks their progress. For those deeply broken people, this book is the answer. It speaks to the brokenness-directly to the heart of the darkness that many broken people feel with each breath, speaking with an authentic, direct message of Jesus's love and compassion. The Rogue Warriors document at the first of this book grabs the broken reader by the throat and lets those individuals know that many others have been in their situation before and have found help in these pages. The Bible lessons themselves tackle the harshest issues facing people today: fear, frustration, a complete, desperate sense of aloneness, homosexuality, child sex abuse, the problem of evil, contemplations of suicide, overwhelming guilt, dark rage, unforgiving hatred, and the deeply felt need to find peace amid the darkness of one's lost soul. This book does not mince words, and the most challenging issues facing broken people today are presented and discussed herein using the Bible and, when possible, Jesus's own words. The minister or counselor should discuss each lesson with these broken ones, leading them through these pages as the broken grow stronger in their newly-found hope: their faith. Even when they read alone without a counselor, this book can reach broken people. It could be a gift for many. It will be a lifeline for some. As Christians, we know that Jesus can and does change even the most broken lives. This book, presenting Jesus's love and compassion, will help him do exactly that.
Download or read book Tough Topics written by Sam Storms and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2013-04-30 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Will there be sex in heaven? Are miraculous gifts for today? Does God ever change His mind? Such difficult questions often intrigue us, readily confuse us, and sometimes disturb us. Drawing on nearly 40 years of teaching and ministry experience, pastor-scholar Sam Storms answers 25 challenging questions Christians are often too afraid to ask, addressing thorny issues ranging from the eternal destiny of infants to the roles of demons and angels. The robust, thoughtful answers provided in this book offer a helpful alternative to relying on simplistic explanations, and will encourage you in the search for truth and clarity on such tough topics.
Download or read book The Hard Good written by Lisa Whittle and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2021-09-07 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hard things are a part of life--but they don't have to have the final word. Join bestselling author Lisa Whittle as she teaches us how to learn how to see the good again. What does it feel like to come back from something hard, to be able to hope again? Instead of running away from the obstacles we face and the growth we crave, Lisa teaches us that our challenges can become the keys to our greatest usability in the kingdom of God--that is, if we let God make good of them. In The Hard Good, Lisa guides us on a powerful path to progress as we learn to: Accept things we wish were different Apologize and forgive first Cheer for someone who gets what we want Open our hearts again when we've been hurt Find joy in the waiting Show up when we want to shut down Your hard place is never too hard for God. Allow it to change you, help you, and ready you for the greatest comeback you have ever known. Praise for The Hard Good: "I can't think of a person better equipped than my friend Lisa Whittle to tackle the hand-in-hand partnership of the title of this book: The Hard Good. She knows the angst of hard in deeply personal ways. She knows the choice of good because her heart purely seeks Jesus, and she truly wants to make a holy difference by helping others. Settle in. Dare to crack open these pages. You can, as I do, trust her with your heart. Let's do this. Together we can do the hard good." --Lysa TerKeurst, New York Times bestselling author of Forgiving What You Can't Forget
Download or read book The NLT Bible Promise Book for Tough Times written by Ronald A. Beers and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2011-01-24 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It may surprise you to hear that the Bible promises trouble. As long as we live in a sinful world, tough times will be part of our human experience. Along with the promise that troubles will come, the Bible also promises that there is present help and future hope as we live with pain and adversity. With every trouble there is potential triumph. In every pain we find the very power of God to combat it. In all our suffering we find salvation, both in this life and the next. The NLT Bible Promise Book for Tough Times contains hundreds of promises from Scripture. The book focuses on life-related topics such as suffering, doubt, spiritual warfare, trusting God, worry, and much more.
