Determine your priorities, grow in character, and develop a Christlike outlook on life. Taken from his years in the military, at NASA, and with The Navigators, Dr. Jerry White shares insights and wisdom to point you toward a more balanced life. His 52 guiding principles do more than just tell you what you should do--they outline the godly life you can have today.
With the big 5-0 fast approaching, Josie Brooks begins to question her structured, picture-perfect (mid)life. Josie Brooks, at the age of 47, thought she was leading an enviable single life. A successful consultant, she calls her own shots, goes where the money is, and never needs to compromise. But her precisely managed world begins to falter during a Chicago contract when an economic downturn, a bleeding heart boss, and the loyalty and kindness between endangered employees ding her coat of armor. Throw in hot flashes, a dose of loneliness, a peculiar longing for intimacy, an unquenchable thirst—not to mention a mysterious snowglobe with a serene landscape, complete with a flowing river and lush greenery that seems to be beckoning her in—and Josie’s buttoned-up life is on the verge of coming completely undone. Maybe her solitary existence isn’t as fulfilling as she has convinced herself to believe. It will take a few new friends, a mystical encounter, and an unexpected journey to set Josie on her own path to “right-sizing” and making the life changes that really matter. Filled with laugh-out loud moments and a gentle dash of inspiration, Divine Appointments is another heartwarming charmer from a master storyteller.
What is a "Divine Appointment?" Divine Appointment n : An apparently coincidental encounter or event that has actually been arranged by God for some specific purpose. This purpose may be obvious during the encounter, or the purpose may only become apparent some time later. Charlie invites you to travel along with her from her unlikely encounter with Jesus Christ, on through her life of service; in some surprising, suspenseful, and sometimes dangerous situations. In this book she shares some of her most memorable "Divine Appointments." With her unique writing style, (and perceptions of life,) Charlie takes us 'inside' these compelling true stories, and stamps them indelibly upon our memories. Readers of advanced copies stated, "I had to keep reading to find out what happened!" Several reported, "I stayed up all night and finished the entire book!" This book includes stories about all types of people; children, the elderly, business men, delinquents, bikers, the homeless, witches, and pastors, just to name a few; people from all walks of life. There are testimonies of Divine protection, dramatic conversions, incredible answered prayers, gifts of knowledge, miracles, and healings. You will see the Bible 'come to life' through God's supernatural power and intervention. These marvelous true accounts prove the reality of God, Jesus Christ, and God's Holy Spirit; and show that His Divine Power is still available to all who believe, obey, and seek to serve Him. They provide hope and inspiration, comfort and faith, as well as a deeper glimpse into the heart of our loving God. Experience the very power of God ~ in these inspiring stories that demonstrate God's availability, and His willingness to help and Save those who come to Him in faith and sincerity. For Christians; or for those who are still searching to know more about Jesus, these stories are proof of a Holy Power ~ far beyond anything we can do! The primary message throughout this book is ~ "Jesus is Real!" We can all reach Him through prayer; and there is 'Hope' for all of us in Jesus Christ, our Savior! Charlie's prayer is that this book may become ~ one of your "Divine Appointments!" May God bless all who read it!
Do you think you need to have the gift of evangelism to share the Gospel? Many Christians love to do different ministries. You may be gifted in teaching Sunday school, sending cards of encouragement, praying for people's needs or helping in your Church. The body of Christ needs all of the above but people need to know Jesus loves them. I would like to show you how God prepares the hearts and minds of his children to hear the Good News! This book will give you examples of how He will direct your paths. Want to hear about God's miracles? YOU can be ready to be one of His missionaries and experience the joy He will give you as you enter into His Divine Appointments! Kathy Penney is a women's Bible study leader, Christian speaker, advocate for victims of violence, women's mentor, writer of Christian poetry and is an oak of righteousness for the display of His splendor. Kathy has appeared on twenty two national television shows on victimization. She started the Rap Not Rape college program for women. This book was written to give hope and healing through Jesus Christ.
Pastor Mark Biltz breaks down the divine appointments, or seven feasts of the Lord, to make them easy to understand. He explains the importance of keeping the Sabbath and why being on God's schedule is the key to unlocking upcoming prophetic events.
In six closely-reasoned chapters, Joseph Gordon presents a detailed account of a Christian doctrine of Scripture in the fullest context of systematic theology. Divine Scripture in Human Understanding addresses the confusing plurality of contemporary approaches to Christian Scripture—both within and outside the academy—by articulating a traditionally grounded, constructive systematic theology of Christian Scripture. Utilizing primarily the methodological resources of Bernard Lonergan and traditional Christian doctrines of Scripture recovered by Henri de Lubac, it draws upon achievements in historical-critical study of Scripture, studies of the material history of Christian Scripture, reflection on philosophical hermeneutics and philosophical and theological anthropology, and other resources to articulate a unified but open horizon for understanding Christian Scripture today. Following an overview of the contemporary situation of Christian Scripture, Joseph Gordon identifies intellectual precedents for the work in the writings of Irenaeus, Origen, and Augustine, who all locate Scripture in the economic work of the God to whom it bears witness by interpreting it through the Rule of Faith. Subsequent chapters draw on Scripture itself; classical sources such as Irenaeus, Origen, Augustine, and Aquinas; the fruit of recent studies on the history of Scripture; and the work of recent scholars and theologians to provide a contemporary Christian articulation of the divine and human locations of Christian Scripture and the material history and intelligibility and purpose of Scripture in those locations. The resulting constructive position can serve as a heuristic for affirming the achievements of traditional, historical-critical, and contextual readings of Scripture and provides a basis for addressing issues relatively underemphasized by those respective approaches.
A man on the verge of suicide gives his life to Christ because someone spoke to him just in time...a man helps a woman whose car is broken down and finds himself witnessing to a rock star... These are just a few of the "divine appointments" that can happen in your life if you are willing to trust God and surrender fully to Him! Larry Tomczak, a popular author, speaker, and renewal leader, tells how every Christian can be used by God every day to spread the good news, heal the sick, and help others grow in Jesus!
What is spirituality? For some, it means nothing more than vague self-improvement pulled from the latest best-selling self-help book. For others, it refers to some generic religious practice. Shedding life-giving light on what often remains ill-defined and unclear, this book sets forth a vision of biblical spirituality—“a renewed sense of the momentousness of being alive in God’s world as God’s people are led by God’s Spirit through God’s Word unto godly, Christlike character.” With careful exegetical work and theological reflection, the contributors—pastors and scholars such as Christopher W. Morgan, Paul R. House, Nathan A. Finn, and Gregg R. Allison—address spirituality from the perspective of the Bible, exploring topics such as the Trinity, divine sovereignty and human responsibility, the “already” and “not yet,” and the church. This book also addresses practical questions about spirituality related to the workplace, disciplines of the body, and more.
This scripture was revealed through spirit writing in 1181. It traces Wenchangs development through his many transformations culminating in his apotheosis as director of the Wenchang Palace and custodian of the Cinnamon Record that determines mens and womens fates. The god has since assumed a high position in the Taoist pantheon, has been introduced into the school system and Confucian temples, and now controls the all-important civil service examinations in China. The text translated here provides a unique window into the religious world of Traditional China. Numerous anecdotes of good- and evil-doers reveal the ethical dilemmas facing men and women of the time, from social questions like infanticide and discrimination against women to more purely religious issues such as how evil gods are punished and how Chinas divergent religious traditions can be reconciled.
