Download or read book Trusting God s Heart When You Can t Trace His Hand written by John McLaughlin and published by . This book was released on 1999-08 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book delves deep into the hard questions we struggle with as Christians, such as: Why do tragedies happen? Why do some prayers seem to be answered and others not? If you're looking for Bible-based responses to real-life dilemmas, pick up Trusting God's Heart When You Can'tTrace His Hand now.

Download or read book When God s Ways Make No Sense written by Dr. Larry Crabb and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2018-07-03 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It doesn't take too much living before we realize that life never goes quite the way we want it to. But when things get hard and we don't understand what God is doing, what is our first impulse? Is it to resist him and run away like Jonah? Or is it to trust him even while trembling in fear of suffering like Habakkuk? In this powerful exploration of God's often mysterious and counterintuitive ways, Dr. Larry Crabb challenges readers to seize the opportunities for growth and maturity that come our way when we experience troubles and failures. Rather than pushing back against adversity, he invites us to look closer at what God is doing in our lives when it feels like he is far from us. Unpacking the stories of two very different prophets, Crabb lights the way to a life of resting in the goodness of a God who is always working out his plan for our lives.

Download or read book Eyes Up written by Alexandra Hoover and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2022-05-24 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Where were you, God? I can't see your hand in my story. Have you ever really shown up for me? Your heart might be good, but just not to me.” If you've thought these things, you aren't alone. Author and speaker Alexandra Hoover has been in that dark place too. In her debut book, Eyes Up, she reveals that God offers a clear way out—by getting your eyes off your surroundings and raising them up to the Ebenezer stone moments in your life. Ebenezer stone by Ebenezer stone, God did this for Alexandra, helping her trace his grace. He lifted her eyes to see the places He had met her and helped her along, even in the darkest parts of the story, and on top of that, He casted vision for her mission and purpose as a member of His family. And now, in Eyes Up, you can experience the very same thing as you learn to: Chart your own Ebenezer-journey with God, stone by stone Learn how to embrace God's sovereignty in every twist and turn of your life Enjoy the gift of confident faith, no matter what part of the story you face today Walk away with your own clear testimony of God’s faithfulness in your life to share with others who need help and faith right now Understand your place in God's family and His mission for your life Are you ready to finally see God's hand at work in countless moments that lay behind you—and more than that, trust His heart and see His vision for the moments ahead? Then look up with Alexandra to the Ebenezer stones that God has not only built in your story, but wants to use in mighty, missional ways.

Download or read book Trusting God written by Sharon Jaynes and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2011-12-13 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You don’t have to understand God to trust him. “Just trust me.” Those are the words we often hear in movies just before something bad happens. And yet, we are told to trust God. In a culture where we tend to take control of our own lives, trusting God has become a religious platitude rather than a life-changing attitude. We say it, but do we really mean it? And what does trusting God really look like? Sharon, Mary, and Gwen—the Girlfriends in God ministry team—have been there. They’ve traveled the tough roads of life to discover the peace and power that comes from grabbing the hand of God and trusting his plan. The life stories they share bring laughter and sometimes tears, but always spiritual growth. Each of the 12-week sections concludes with a Bible study guide and journal page, inviting you to lock arms with Sharon, Mary, and Gwen and share with other women in a small group setting or to use individually in your own quiet time.

Download or read book Finding Hope in Crisis written by Grace Fox and published by Rose Publishing. This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy having 90 daily devotions to find hope in crisis using Scripture, prayer, and practical applications. Start your journey to hope and healing today. A diagnosis. Death of a loved one. A layoff. A broken relationship. Life changes in a nanosecond when storms sweep in, often without warning. With minds barely able to think clearly, we often set our Bible aside. However, in reality, that’s when we need its comfort and strength most. This devotional is written for those longing for hope, but are lacking the ability to focus on a lengthy Scripture passage. Enjoy having a devotional that will help you: Tap into inner strength and wisdom with short reflections Make the best of your day without shame or guilt, using encouragement from God’s Word Find comfort in routine in meeting with the Lord daily Easy-to-Use Format for Even the Busiest People This Christian book contains 90 devotions. Each day’s entry follows a simple pattern: Key Verse Pause (short devotion) Ponder (application question or action step) Pray (short prayer) Relevant quote Key Benefits Whether this is for you, a loved one, a friend at church, neighbor, or coworker, this book is for those who are in crisis. Crisis looks different for everyone. For some, it means facing the fallout of betrayal or divorce. For others, it means a cancer diagnosis, the death of a loved one, experiencing job loss or home foreclosure, or watching an adult child make choices that carry lifelong consequences. Some would say that hitting a relationship roadblock with a friend or family member constitutes crisis, while others would say it’s losing their family pet. Regardless, their greatest need is hope. They need reassurance that God’s love will never let them go, His presence will never leave them, and His strength will carry them through. Finding Hope in Crisis addresses these needs as follows: Its overall message directs their minds to God’s character and promises. These bite-sized bits of truth will feed their soul and give them the strength and encouragement needed for that day. Its devotions are short enough to read and keep their focus even when their minds are on overload. Its relevant quotes reinforce the day’s teaching to help them remember that particular truth.

Download or read book The Promise written by Robert J. Morgan and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2010-02 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author Morgan applies the remarkable words of Romans 8: 28 and other related Bible verses to real-life stories of hope overcoming heartache.

Download or read book Trusting God written by Jerry Bridges and published by NavPress. This book was released on 2016-11-18 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 500,000 copies sold “Why is God allowing this? What have I done wrong?” Many of us have asked these questions when life hits us hard. When our circumstances defy explanation, it is difficult to untangle our emotions from the truth. Before long, we feel confused and frustrated. We doubt His care for us. We wonder how He could allow these circumstances at all, or if He is really in control. During a time of darkness and adversity in his own life, Jerry Bridges dug deep into the Bible for answers on God’s sovereignty. What he learned changed his life—and it will change yours too. Find the answers to some of your most heartfelt questions, such as: Is God in control? Can I trust God? What is our responsibility when things are hard? How can I grow through adversity? And more Explore the scope of God’s care and control over nations, nature, and the tiny details of your life. You’ll find yourself trusting Him more completely―even when life hurts. Now with an added study guide for personal use or group discussion so you can dive deeper into this staple of Jerry Bridges’s classic collection. “The writings of Jerry Bridges are a gift to the church. He addresses a relevant topic with the wisdom of a scholar and the heart of a servant.” —Max Lucado, pastor and bestselling author

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 When God Grief Meet written by Lynn Eib and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2014-12-08 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where do you go with the heartache you can’t even put into words? Whether you have lost a loved one to a prolonged illness or to an unexpected tragedy, it helps to encounter others who have walked a similar road and faced similar questions. When God & Grief Meet offers just that: Real-life stories that meet you in your sorrow and inspire you with the hope and strength to go on. Lynn Eib, a longtime patient advocate and grief support group facilitator, shares her gift of encouragement in this heartening message for mourners. You won’t find pat answers, clichés, or easy-fix formulas, but you will see that God specializes in consoling those who grieve. As Psalm 34:18 promises: “The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” This is the spirit of When God & Grief Meet: A book that will give comfort for your present and courage for your future.

Download or read book Led by an Unseen Hand written by Marilyn Sonmor and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2017-11-09 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking back on one’s life can bring forth memories of regret as well as exultation. The home and family is most generally a place of comfort and security; however, many can testify that it is often a place of trouble, heartache, and shame. Missionary life, as well, can be both exhilarating and frightening with its many unforeseen experiences. Learning a new language and culture may serve to deepen and enrich the life in so many ways but at the same time cause one to recognize the need for someone beyond oneself to provide some necessary help. It is in reflecting on what life has handed us that we are grateful for the unseen hand which has upheld us and led us regardless of the situations we’ve known. For my family and me, there was never a dull moment.

Download or read book Devotions for the Hungry Heart written by Shellie Rushing Tomlinson and published by Barbour Publishing. This book was released on 2018-01-01 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This simple little book of story-based devotions will change your world, one day at a time. "Whether you have a healthy craving for more Jesus, or the barely discernible taste for a relationship with Him that seems beyond your reach, the glorious truth is that God put that hunger in your heart in the first place, and He is more willing to fan that flame than you or I could ever be." --From the Introduction Shellie Rushing Tomlinson, the Belle of All Things Southern, is back with a devotional guide for the Jesus-hungry heart. Grounded in scripture and offered in the author’s signature storytelling style, this devotional invites you to God's table for a continual feast. With six prominent themes including Sharing, Needing, Celebrating, Praying, Surrendering, and Being Intentional, you'll be challenged and encouraged to develop God-honoring traits in your spiritual life. A delightful companion book to Tomlinson’s Hungry Is a Mighty Fine Sauce, Devotions for the Hungry Heart features a bonus full-color downloadable booklet featuring more than a dozen mouthwatering recipes plus photos. You're guaranteed to find nourishment for your body as well as your spirit!

Download or read book Two Minutes in the Bible for Men written by Boyd Bailey and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2016-01-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is the true meaning of success in your work, at home, and in your other relationships? What does "finishing well" mean for you? How can you be confident you will one day hear the Lord say to you, "Well done, good and faithful servant"? The answers to life's most important questions are found in Scripture and highlighted in these down-to-earth daily readings for men. You'll find the wisdom and inspiration you need to grow in your personal character and connect with God in every area of your life. Each brief devotion includes a short passage of Scripture, a brief reflection, a question to help you remember the message and take appropriate action, and a short list of related Scripture references for further study. Start each day with just two minutes in the Bible and enjoy the adventure of living as a man of God today.

Download or read book The Be Attitudes for Blending Families written by Teri Dowell Ussery and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2015-03-26 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever wonder how to survive in a blending family? Ever need help with stepparenting and [re]marriage? The BE-Attitudes for Blending Families provides practical, biblical counsel on how to successfully maneuver the often rough waters of blending yours and mine. Experience what the Bible has to say about the issues unique to blending families. This timely study is designed to be used as a devotional for personal, couple, or family study as well as in a small group setting.

Download or read book Reaching the Resistant written by J. Dudley Woodberry and published by William Carey Publishing. This book was released on 1998-09-15 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The lands where Muslims, Jews, and Christians have encountered each other are littered with the ruins of fortresses. Each faith community built barriers to keep out the enemies of their faith. The present studies look at the barriers erected by peoples considered resistant to the gospel, and the bridges God is using to carry the gospel to them.

Download or read book 20 Things God Can t Do written by Criswell Freeman and published by Worthy Inspired. This book was released on 2013-08-27 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Because He is all-powerful, God can do all things. However, God most certainly does not do all things. In truth, there are some things that He will not do indeed cannot do because He has promised not to do them. This text examines 20 promises from Gods Holy Word and the implications of those promises. For example, God has promised never to withhold forgiveness when we ask for it. And He has promised not to allow us to experience greater temptation than we can endure. These and other Bible truths are examined in this inspirational text.

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Christian Quotations written by Compiled by Barbour Staff and published by Barbour Publishing. This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page 1226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A great quotation can provoke thought, brighten a day, even change a life—and here are more than 6,000 great quotes from the wide world of Christianity. This brand-new compilation of quotations both ancient and modern features nearly 500 categorized topics both biblical and contemporary—from Abiding through Zeal—with cross references and subject and author indexes. Featuring quotations from the early church fathers through the 21st century’s best writers, The Complete Guide to Christian Quotations is ideal for speakers, writers, and book lovers—who can find great leads on worthy volumes.

Download or read book I Call Him Jehovah Jireh written by Donna S. Goodman and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2021-06-29 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Living in a storybook marriage, Author Donna Goodman, was awakened in the wee hours of the morning to the horror of her husband paralyzed as a result of a devastating stroke when he was only 43 years old. Life would never be the same. Six long weeks in the hospital with no home in which to return, yet God, generously, abundantly provided year after year in ways unimaginable. In this book, read in awe of how God was and is indeed Jehovah Jireh to the Goodman family. Trusting God’s promises to never leave her or forsake her, she clung desperately to her sons, church friends, God’s Word and hope! If life seems so overwhelming that you just can’t face another day, find the hope and inspiration you need to trust God with your future in ways that only He can. Not only can He bless you, but He can also use your story to be a blessing to others. “He comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any kind of affliction, through the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” 2 Corinthians 1:4 HCSB