Download or read book In the Middle of the Mess written by Sheila Walsh and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2017-11-07 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do you turn your struggles into strengths? Beloved Bible teacher Sheila Walsh teaches readers how the daily spiritual practices of confession, meditation on God’s Word, and prayer result in fresh freedom in Christ. In her long-awaited book, Sheila Walsh equips women with a practical method for connecting with God’s strength in the midst of struggle. From daily frustrations that can feel like overwhelming obstacles to hard challenges that turn into rock-bottom crises, women will find the means to equip themselves for standing strong with God. Using the spiritual applications of confession, prayer, and meditation on Scripture to form a daily connection to Jesus, women will learn how to experience new joy as a child of God who is fully known, fully loved, and fully accepted. In In the Middle of the Mess, Walsh reveals the hardened defenses that kept her from allowing God into her deepest hurts and shares how entering into a safe place with God and practicing this daily connection with him have saved her from the devil’s prowling attacks. Though we will never be completely “fixed” on earth, we are continually held by Jesus, whatever our circumstances. Sheila Walsh acts as our guardian in In the Middle of the Mess as she shows us we’re not alone in our struggles, guides us through a courageous journey of self-discovery, and reminds us where to find hope, comfort, and strength in tough times.

Download or read book Peace in the Midst of the Storm written by Pastor Jimmie Duran and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2009-12 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We live in a society filled with broken people. Over the years the church has had to make a fundamental decision regarding those of us who have faced such trying times. This book, although speaks about divorce, death, financial difficulties, is a book about how someone like me faced one of the most difficult times in my life. This book is not about how unfaithful we are, but rather, how faithful God is. Through some of our darkest times-those caused by our own choices and those allowed by God, we see just how faithful God is. If you are struggling to find answers, if you are struggling to find solutions, this book is written for you. It demonstrates through the Word of God that we could find peace in some of life's most dangerous storms. The storm of death, the storm of divorce, the storm of financial ruin are nothing compared to God's ability to take our broken world and heal it. All too often the church has failed to minister to those of us who are broken, to those of us who have baggage, and to those of us who need deep spiritual, emotional, and psychological healing. This book chronicles my marriage that fell a part when my then wife lost a pregnancy. Watching my marriage fall a part and incapable of fixing it, I journeyed on a 40 day fast. This book is the result of the insight God gave me concerning my hardship. I invite you to take this journey with me and hopefully along the way you discover what I did so many years ago. The very fact that God is faithful and that no matter what you are facing God is on your side.

Download or read book Still Amidst the Storm written by Conor Gallagher and published by Tan Books. This book was released on 2019-01-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Peace! Be still!" Mark 4:39 The apostles are trapped in a mighty storm, their fishing boat on the brink of capsizing. . . . And Jesus slept. This confused, scared, and even angered the apostles, who could not fight back the storm. But as always, Christ is our model. In these modern times, we often find ourselves adrift in a storm of stress, anxiety, and chronic busy-ness. We all suffer from it. In these moments, it's easy to react like the apostles. To panic, to become angry, to be frightened. But like Christ, we should strive to be still amidst the storm. Here, Conor Gallagher (as a father of 12, no stranger to life's chaos) helps you reflect upon and cultivate three remedies to the stress of modern life: encountering God in the present moment which requires of a stillness of mind, to remain in the moment instead of fretting over past mistakes or future anxieties listening to the voice of God, which can only be heard by blocking out the relentless noise of the world and calming our increasingly restless souls resting in serene stillness by resisting the stir-crazy spirit of the world and rejecting busy-ness for busy-ness sake In a world that constantly bombards us with noise, this little book offers a wealth of practical advice and real-world guidance on how to cut out stress, anxiety, and worry so that we may rest in the Lord and hear his voice, so that we may be Still Amidst the Storm.

Download or read book At Peace in the Storm written by Ken Gire and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2014-02-11 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encouragement and Comfort from God's Word for Those Experiencing Difficult Times For most people, life isn't a placid cruise; everyone passes through storms at some point. In At Peace in the Storm, master storyteller Ken Gire helps readers take a fresh look at faith in the face of life's turmoil. Bringing experience and insight to familiar Bible narratives--from Jonah's disastrous voyage to Paul's Mediterranean shipwreck--Gire gets to the core of our fears and uncertainties, and the circumstances that bring them out in the open. Readers will rediscover the comforting presence of God, no matter the intensity of their personal circumstances. Includes questions for individual or small group use.

Download or read book Peace in Every Storm written by Bill & Beni Johnson and published by BroadStreet Publishing Group LLC. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peace is the inheritance of every believer, but we often face challenging circumstances that threaten to bring chaos and conflict. Let Peace in Every Storm reveal how to strengthen your faith, lean into the goodness of God, banish fear, and trust the Lord in the midst of any crisis. Each week, this devotional presents a portion of Scripture with an empowering teaching to help you establish your life in the peace of heaven. As you meditate on the teaching, reflect on several thought-provoking questions that can be used as journal prompts, group discussion starters, or simply a chance to think through what God is stirring in your heart. A bold declaration and additional Scripture helps affirm God’s truth over your life and grounds the teaching in His Word. As you read this devotional, you will gain an assurance that you are being held in the faithful hands of the Father. Reorient your focus away from the conflicts that surround you and back onto His perfect love. You may be facing a storm, but you can rest in God’s peace, knowing He is in control!

Download or read book One More Step written by Rachel Wojo and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2015-10-20 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “We’ve all had situations in our lives where we just couldn’t see how we’d make it through another day. With this book, you’ll be encouraged and lifted up by Rachel, a friend who understands how to seek God’s strength and healing in the midst of the pain!” —Lysa TerKeurst, author of It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way Learn to overcome obstacles—one step at a time through your faith in God. Life often sends hard things our way: illness, financial struggles, broken relationships, and so many kinds of loss. Sometimes we can’t imagine a way forward. So how do we keep going when everything is going wrong? Rachel Wojo has learned that hope rises to greet us when we find the strength to take One. More. Step. Like you, Rachel has faced experiences that crushed her dreams of the perfect life: a failing marriage, a daughter’s heartbreaking diagnosis, and more. In this book she transparently shares her pain and empathizes with yours, then points you to the path of God’s Word, where you’ll find hope to carry you forward. One More Step gives you permission to ache freely—and helps you believe that life won’t always be this hard. No matter the circumstances you face, through these pages you’ll learn to: · run to God’s Word when discouragement strikes · replace feelings of despair with the truth of Scripture · persevere through out-of-control circumstances and gain a more intimate relationship with Jesus Rachel identifies the reasons you may tempted to quit and shows you where to find the courage to keep going, one step at a time. You’re not alone. So don’t give up. God won’t let you down. That’s a promise.

Download or read book Peace Amidst Storms A Biblical Guide to Conquering S T R E S S written by Gerard Assey and published by Gerard Assey. This book was released on 2024-06-08 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world brimming with stress and anxiety, ‘Peace Amidst Storms: A Biblical Guide to Conquering S.T.R.E.S.S.’ offers a profound exploration of timeless wisdom from the Bible. Drawing inspiration from the Old and New Testaments, this book presents a transformative journey of 6 steps through the S.T.R.E.S.S. acronym. It begins with the tale of King Jehoshaphat's triumph over adversity in 2 Chronicles 20 and illustrates how he surrendered to God's sovereignty, trusted in His promises, sought divine guidance, engaged in worship and praise, strengthened through fellowship, and stood firm in God's strength. With each chapter, readers are equipped with practical exercises, reflection questions, and action plans to apply these principles to their lives. This book not only provides a roadmap to conquering stress but also reveals the profound peace that can be found by placing one's trust in God's unwavering love and power. Examples from the New Testament, including the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, further illuminate the path to lasting peace and resilience even in the face of life's greatest challenges.

Download or read book Calming the Storm Within written by Jim Lange and published by . This book was released on 2012-11-28 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is the best book on attaining peace that I've ever read...it has all the makings of a classic. Here's why I like this book: It's relevant (who doesn't want greater peace?); It's human (Jim shares, doesn't preach); It's engaging (enjoyable to read, its lessons very practical); And, it's biblically rooted (I'm frankly suspect of other peace-prescriptions). It's just what you and I need as we try to navigate our pressure-packed lives " John D. Beckett, Chairman, The Beckett Companies Author: Loving Monday and Mastering Monday One of the few constants in life is change. Our lives are so unpredictable. Jobs are lost. Health falters. Loved ones pass away. Relationships get rocky. Stress comes like a tidal wave. Being a follower of Jesus doesn't necessarily make it easier. In fact, He told us we'd have trouble in this life: "In this world you will have trouble..".That means all of us. Guaranteed. While Jesus didn't leave us without hope, trouble often brings with it a lack of peace. We become prisoners to worry, anxiety and fear. Thankfully, Jesus didn't stop there. We CAN be free. After making this prediction of trouble in our lives, Jesus was also quick to remind us that He is bigger than any of our troubles: "But take heart I have overcome the world." Jesus not only came to provide a way to heaven-He came to give us life to the full. That means inner peace in recessions. Serenity in the midst of relationship struggles. Calm regardless of circumstances. This isn't just any kind of peace...it is the peace which transcends all understanding, a level of peace that we cannot imagine. And God has made this readily available. So take hold of this peace. It's meant for you. This easy-to-read book walks the reader through a process to discovering peace in the midst of the chaos which abounds in your life. Because it is rooted in Scripture, if you follow the principles outlined here you WILL find true, lasting peace regardless of the circumstances in your life.

Download or read book When God is Silent written by Archbishop Luis M. Martinez and published by Sophia Institute Press. This book was released on 2014-08-11 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When God Is Silent shows you how to trust God even when He seems unresponsive and remote — even when, as in the famous incident in the Gospels, He seems to sleep while you are buffeted by the storms of life. Author Luis Martinez quotes that beautiful line from the Song of Songs — “I sleep, but my heart is awake” — and confirms that with Jesus this is indeed the case: His love for you never sleeps, no matter what. Martinez shows how you can make better sense of your life once you realize that God has actually been closest to you when He seemed farthest away; and once you learn why He often speaks to you only in silence. Best of all, Martinez teaches you the secret of true happiness, which you can achieve even amid the troubles that are inescapable elements of every human life. With sober realism and simple faith, this book will show you how to discover — and then to take refuge in — the comfort our Lord offers you, even when He seems to sleep. “A powerful masterpiece. A great gem of Catholic spirituality.” Fr. Benedict Groeschel Author, Arise from Darkness “Anyone who wants to progress in prayer or who seeks to get past blockages in spiritual growth will find graceful help here.” Bert Ghezzi Author, Getting Free “In the silence of Christ’s sleep, we can learn the silence of charity, cultivate the silence of discretion, experience the interior silence of contemplation, and so find peace.” Donna Steichen Author, Prodigal Daughters Learn to get through the times when God seems distant, as you discover: Silence: why it’s essential for all real gr0wth in the spiritual lifeWhy Jesus must seem to sleep in order to refine your love and purify your soulJesus’ thirty “hidden years”: the important lessons they hold for your life todayWhy worry? Two common reasons why people do worry — and remedies for eachA simple, effective, and gentle procedure for becoming holy in your daily lifePrudence: why it’s one of the most difficult — and most important — virtues that you must acquire while Jesus sleepsThe three paths to spiritual peace: are you taking them? Do you know what they are?Two times that Jesus grieved — and what He meant to teach you in eachThree surprising things that promote your spiritual welfare — if you know how to use themHow the presence of Jesus in your life can transform your experience of sufferingThe medicine of the spiritual life: why it must often be bitterAnd much more that will help you endure the storms of your life with confidence that even as Jesus sleeps, He cares for you!

Download or read book When Jesus Sleeps written by Luis Maria Martínez and published by Sophia Institute Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Jesus Sleeps shows you how to trust God even when He seems unresponsive and remote -- even when, as in the incident in the Gospels, He seems to sleep while you are buffeted by storms. You'll make better sense of your life once you realize that God is closest to you when He seems farthest away; and once you learn why He often speaks to you only in silence.

Download or read book How Can I Have Peace in Life s Storms written by Brian Vos and published by Reformation Heritage Books. This book was released on 2019-06-15 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life tends to toss us around like a boat in a hurricane. But are Christians left to suffer these trials without the hope of peace? In this booklet, Brian Vos reminds us to recognize that the darkness will come, to believe that Jesus is on our side, to listen to the Word, to reflect on the character of God, and to look for the joy that comes in the morning. If you long for peace, prayerfully follow these useful instructions for cultivating calmness of heart in the midst of life’s storms.

Download or read book Peace in the Storm written by Maureen Pratt and published by . This book was released on 2024-04-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For nearly 20 years, Peace in the Storm: Meditations on Chronic Pain and Illness has brought encouragement and inspiration to thousands of faithful who live with the serious, ongoing health conditions. In its 110 scripture-based meditations, readers will find examples of how they can find God's grace in some of the toughest situations with illness, and how Jesus' support and tenderness are a comfort in the midst of pain. The prayers at the end of each meditation provide expression to the deep yearning, joy, and gratitude that come with journeying through a life of illness and pain with true, abiding faith. Now in a new publishing home, Peace in the Storm... is the only devotional focused on chronic pain and illness that holds the nihil obstat and imprimatur - ecclesial designations signifying that the book is free from any error in Catholic teaching. This version contains exactly the same text as the original version and is the basis for the national ministry of pastoral accompaniment for persons with chronic pain and illness, The Peace in the Storm Project.

Download or read book Anchors of Hope written by Sandi Banks and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2002 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Within these pages readers will find a woman who has experienced many of life's hardships and emerged with something deeper: a reason to cling to Christ, the Anchor of Hope. These stories are traumatic and tear-filled, at times, yet tinged with personality and humor.

Download or read book Peace in the Midst of the Storm written by Gail Spotts and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2019-05-17 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can there be peace in the midst of the storm? This book shares with us how a heart and life can be shaped. Through the struggles of life, we can find peace in the storm if we can look beyond the storm, and look beyond the hills, and find our strength. I lift my eyes to the hills, where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalms 121:1 Learn how to rebound and move forward with your life in a positive way. One of the hardest choices in life is choosing whether to walk away or try harder. I’ve learned to not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. You cannot add a single hour to your life by worrying.

Download or read book Peace in the Storms of Life written by Julie Rayburn and published by Barbour Publishing. This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These 125 heartfelt devotions will assure you that your Father God is ever-present, even in life's deepest valleys.

Download or read book Maintaining Peace in the Storm written by Sarah Gilbert and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-08-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What Causes Life's Storm?In this sense, a storm differs from the natural-caused winter storm I experienced in 2021. The storms of life are what are being discussed here; to put it another way, our problems with life threaten to consume us. And the size and intensity of this storm varies from individual to person, family to family, and even country to nation. Everybody, everywhere, must contend with their own distinctive storm. Some people's storms include aridity, poverty, and then terrible health. While the storm for other people is a misbehaving kid or a tumultuous marriage. It may even be futility, like working hard yet producing nothing. We could go on forever and yet not be able to discuss all of the many storms that individuals encounter in life. In a previous piece, I provided further illustrations and tips for surviving life's storms. Biblical examples of life's These individuals all survived storms of various intensities throughout life. In the name of Jesus, I pray that the same God who delivered them will also deliver you. How Can I Find Peace During a Storm? Particularly for Christians, the subject of how to find calm amid the storm is important. Why? because despite having Jesus as their Lord and Savior, they are still dealing with life's storms. So, did God break His promises? Is He a liar? Let's consider what He stated in His word before we respond to this question. I have spoken these things to you so that you may find comfort in me. You will experience hardship in this world, but have hope-I have conquered the world. (John 16:33) Jesus thus made it obvious that His followers should prepare for hardship; nonetheless, we should be glad since He has triumphed over the world. how you discover peace Celebrate and find comfort in the knowledge that Jesus has conquered the world. Jesus, our Lord, did not mislead or brainwash us; instead, he stated the obvious when he said that there will be storms in this world. But he wants us to be glad and at peace because He has triumphed over the world, hallelujah. Trust God throughout the storm: Often, it's our failure to focus on God and His attributes that causes the storm to seem more severe than it really is. And the storm is all we can think about. There will be serenity if you can change your attention from the storm to the God who is in the storm.

Download or read book Peace in the Midst of the Storm written by Carol Clark and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-04-21 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You Can Be Victorious While Going Through A Storm? Have you gone through any personal storms and it felt like a rain, snow, or an ice storm? If so, and you endured, you know it took a lot of praying to come through. This is what this book is about -- making it through the storms of life. This book will enable you to ride through any type of storm you might encounter. Yes, it will take faith to endure -- for without faith it is impossible to please GOD -- but you were built to be an overcomer. After reading this book, your faith will go to another level, so when you are faced with any type of storm, you will be able to soar like an EAGLE!