Based on The Message, Eugene Peterson's contemporary rendering of the Bible, this collection of devotional excerpts will draw you into God's Word and open your eyes to see His Unfolding Grace in your everyday life.i
Just over one inch thick, The Message Thinline slips easily into your bag, your desk, and your life; it's a high-quality reading Bible without being bulky. The Message translation awakens longtime Bible readers and welcomes new believers into the passion and personality that fill God's Word. What features make this a great reading Bible? A single-column layout lets you enjoy reading the Bible as much as your favorite book. Two satin ribbon markers help you keep your place. An easy-to-read type size allows for a comfortable reading experience. "The Story of the Bible in Five Acts" shows you the big picture. The Message is a reading Bible translated from the original Greek and Hebrew Scriptures by scholar, pastor, author, and poet Eugene H. Peterson. Thoroughly reviewed and approved by twenty biblical scholars, The Message combines the authority of God's Word with the cadence and energy of conversational English.
This book is an Emotional Experience to Unleash Pain, Hope and Determination. When I wrote this book, the thought never occurred to me, that so many people shared similar, if not the same exact experiences as I. At first, it was very difficult for me to express in words, especially in writing, deep secrets that were embedded with shame, guilt and internal fears. Before divine intervention helped me understand that childhood hurts are just that- childhood hurts; I was continuously engulfed in a battle that raged war between my spirit, soul and body. If these hurts are left untreated or unaddressed, these childhood hurts have the potential of developing into an array of unwelcomed personality disorders, emotional problems and physical illnesses that interferes with one's education, relationships, finances and spirituality. Sadly, human behaviors are often altered by society ills, toxic environments and learned behaviors, which deepens internal conflicts. When a person recognizes that good is within them, they are able to see themselves differently. In order for many of us to move forward, we will have to journey back, a trip that goes far beyond one's immediate family, circumstances and painful memories. As recorded in Genesis, the journey oftentimes must go back to the footsteps of the first family; it is there, that one will find blame, guilt and shame, in the midst of paradise- a place of peace and love. It is here, where we can accept and understand the meaning of being created in God's image-to mirror His presence in the earth. Despite life adversities, you can live a victorious life by knowing that Christ is in control of your life. In this book, Mirrored Reflection, you will discover my personal pain and my personal determination to love and to be loved all embraced the Blessed Hope.
In the midst of chaos in years from the past, God showed me love. A small glimpse of light in the shadows of darkness that saved my life. Going from depression, addiction, self-hate, self-harm, and extreme anger. A lifelong progression of tears and laughter. Praise, thanks, and healing in times of the loss of a child. A young man's first glimpse of God's light while in prison. All through the words of heartfelt poetry. Now in the face of a pandemic where we cannot attend church and worship together, you and I can hold hands while social distancing and press closer to God. We can shut out the world around us for a short time and take a minute to nourish our hearts, souls, and minds. We are all the same with common struggles. These words of poetry were written for self-help, for praise, and for healing. Testimony of the signs and wonders God shows his children and wants to show you. For the lost and those who are found. For the weary and the strong. A fountain of healing water to drink from. There is hope in the darkest places, even in this day and age. Chase depression away, and replace it with words of love. There is something for everyone within these pages. Miracles, blessings, and healing await you.
ARE YOU TIRED OF BEING EMPTY? Do you want to be free from this condition, once and for all? From Empty to Full is a powerful testimony of how life shifted out of emptiness, brokenness, sickness, and sadness and into fullness! As you look inside the windows of this story, take a glimpse into the goodness of God as you are shown exactly how He removes empty places and replaces them with His fullness. Everyone can enter into ALL the fullness of God through the development of an intimate prayer life. By acknowledging and practicing His Word and using the life-giving help that He provides from these sources, that will help you to be full and stay full. Taking these steps seriously will stimulate your faith and unleash the power of the Holy Spirit to illuminate God’s love, mercy, compassion, and grace in your life. God’s desire is for you to receive healing and deliverance that will cause the empty corners in your heart, past, and life to fade away and be filled. Purpose to walk through the road of life’s battles and realize that there is freedom and FULLNESS in Jesus! God’s victory and best for every area of life is available; physically, emotionally, or spiritually. There is a way for ALL to be FULL and it will cause you to veer out of darkness and into light. This new found fullness of God will run off sin, depression, sickness, defeat and the many hindrances that have been holding you back from a life of happiness and fulfillment. It is time to give God your emptiness and let Him fill and launch you to the next level. Are you ready to let God heal your emptiness and pour into you with His FULL healing grace?
Whatever question believers or seekers may have, they'll find a straightforward answer in the Bible. Organized by topic, this easy-to-use book covers subjects including how to know God, relationships, discouragement, finances, and many more. Along with the Bible's answers to the questions are applicable Scripture prayers and promises. The variety of Bible translations included makes all answers easy to understand. Originally published as God's Answers for Your Every Question books, this volume includes the most helpful questions and answers from the original four books.
This is a compilation of four previously published, rather slenderer books, entitled The God of More than Enough, Christ the Hope of Glory, According to the Power and This Hope we Have. It appears now by popular request in one volume to encourage the reading and reflection on God's word every morning. It also contains the revised script of an E-book from some years back, entitled "First Thoughts: Be My First Thought in the Morning." As a couple, we always try to start and finish each day centred on God's word, to let it be our first thought and our last thought. And so First Thoughts still seems to be an appropriate title for the present volume. There's a theme that comes consistently to the surface wherever we travel: it's the theme of God's supply. Everywhere we go, we find people hungry for the truth that God is all we need, that He is our supplier, that He provides for every single situation. So here are some of those verses that have blessed us in that discovery.
Joan Jacobs is a wise and experienced grandma. She wants grandmothers everywhere to love what they do and to grow in faith. She brings her theological training, life experience, good humor, and imagination together in an inspiring reflection on one of life's greatest opportunities--being a grandma. Jacobs explores the grandmother/grandchild relationship, showing grandmothers how to offer practical guidance and spiritual wisdom in a way that encourages the development of their grandchildren.
When a thread of illnesses and unexplainable symptoms pile on top of one another, a young woman's cancer diagnosis comes as no huge surprise. The road to healing, however, is much harder and less predictable than she and her family could have ever anticipated. With a combination of humor and heartfelt musings, Darla invites you into her personal faith journey on the road of suffering.
Identity theft. We all know the damage it inflicts—or do we? There’s a kind of identity theft that goes far deeper than our financial records. It impoverishes our souls and keeps us from experiencing the richness in life God intends for us.Have you been ...• Robbed by Relationships?• Mugged by the Mirror?• Stolen by Success?• Pickpocketed by the Past?Mike Breaux exposes the four “identity thieves” that steal our sense of who we truly are and render our lives diminished versions of what they were intended to be. We were never meant to be chameleons, changing into whatever we need to be in order to gain love and acceptance. We were created for more—much more—than the way we look, what we accomplish or fail to accomplish, and the sum of our past rejections, failures, and wounds.The good news is that no matter how they were stolen, our identities are retrievable. With trademark humor, compelling stories, and down-to-earth wisdom, Mike Breaux shows how we can reclaim our deep, God-given identities and live freely, purposefully, and joyously out of a renewed knowledge of who we truly are.