Deo Volente! (God Willing)
Deo Volente! (God Willing)

Author: Giselle Aguiar

Publisher: WestBow Press

Published: 2011-07-13

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1449718299

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- Italy, 69 AD - A Romeo & Juliet story set in 1st Century Italy with an awesome ending! Claudia: The twenty-year-old daughter of the Roman Magistrate attends a Christian church where she meets and falls in love with the son of the bishop. Anthony: The son of the bishop and a local merchant, he falls in love with Claudia as he teaches her about Christianity. Marcus: Claudias father betroths her to his assistant, Darius. Aurelia: Claudias aunt arrives after serving as a Vestal Virgin for thirty years with hopes of marrying her childhood love, Darius. Step back in time and experience what it would have been like to be the daughter of the Roman magistrate, curious about the new sect of Christianity. Betrothed to a man she doesn't love, in love with a man her family would disapprove of, told that the gods she grew up believing in are false, Claudia learns to seek and follow Gods will while coping with her tyrannical fathers plan for her future and his goal of maintaining his dignitas.

Deo Volente! (God Willing)
Deo Volente! (God Willing)

Author: Giselle Aguiar

Publisher: WestBow Press

Published: 2011-07

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9781449718282

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- Italy, 69 AD - A Romeo & Juliet story set in 1st Century Italy with an awesome ending! Claudia: The twenty-year-old daughter of the Roman Magistrate attends a Christian church where she meets and falls in love with the son of the bishop. Anthony: The son of the bishop and a local merchant, he falls in love with Claudia as he teaches her about Christianity. Marcus: Claudia's father betroths her to his assistant, Darius. Aurelia: Claudia's aunt arrives after serving as a Vestal Virgin for thirty years with hopes of marrying her childhood love, Darius. Step back in time and experience what it would have been like to be the daughter of the Roman magistrate, curious about the new sect of Christianity. Betrothed to a man she doesn't love, in love with a man her family would disapprove of, told that the gods she grew up believing in are false, Claudia learns to seek and follow God's will while coping with her tyrannical father's plan for her future and his goal of maintaining his "dignitas."

Life on the Level
Life on the Level

Author: Jon Lands

Publisher: eBookIt.com

Published: 2013-08-15

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 098546335X

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Life on the Level is a practical commentary on the book of James. James warns us of the problem of double mindedness that results in an imbalance in our walk with Christ.

Trusting God
Trusting God

Author: Jerry Bridges

Publisher: NavPress

Published: 2016-11-18

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 1631467948

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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

James (ESV Edition)
James (ESV Edition)

Author: R. Kent Hughes

Publisher: Crossway

Published: 2015-09-30

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 1433538490

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The epistle of James is one of the most practical books in the New Testament. Focused on what the Christian life looks like in practice, this short letter highlights a crucial truth about genuine faith: it always leads to good works. In this redesigned volume in the popular Preaching the Word commentary series, Kent Hughes walks readers through James’s important teaching about what it means to follow Jesus, exploring the call to persevere through suffering, the relationship between faith and works, and the importance of taming the tongue. Accessible yet robust, this commentary will help pastors, Bible teachers, and small group leaders understand and communicate the message of the book of James with insight and clarity. Part of the Preaching the Word series.