Trusting Jesus is hard. It requires following the unseen into an unknown, and believing Jesus's words over and against the threats we see or the fears we feel. Through the imaginative retelling of 35 Bible stories, Not by Sight gives us glimpses of what it means to walk by faith and counsel for how to trust God's promises more than our perceptions and to find rest in the faithfulness of God.
Gripping Sophomore Novel from a Rising Historical Romance Talent With Britain caught up in WWI, Jack Benningham, heir to the Earl of Stonebrooke, has declared himself a conscientious objector. Instead, he secretly works for the Crown by tracking down German spies on British soil, his wild reputation and society status serving as a foolproof cover. Blinded by patriotism and concern for her brother on the front lines, wealthy suffragette Grace Mabry will do whatever it takes to assist her country's cause. When she sneaks into a posh London masquerade ball to hand out white feathers of cowardice, she never imagines the chain of events she'll set off when she hands a feather to Jack. And neither of them could anticipate the extent of the danger and betrayal that follows them--or the faith they'll need to maintain hope.
"This book began as four lectures given for the annual School of Theology of Oak Hill Theological College, London, in May 2004, later expanded to five lectures given at the Seventh Annual Pastors Conference, sponored by the session of the Auburn Avenue Presbyterian Church, Monroe, Louisiana, in January 2005"--Preface to the first edition, page xv.
"Dorothy Spaulding was a woman who had it all--successful business woman, writer, TV personality--and then lost it all. Facing a season of desperation, Dorothy turned back to God and went on a forty-day fast, after which the Lord led her to walk a wooden cross from Florida to DC, which became an eight-year journey. With no bank account, credit cards, or income, she was forced to give God complete and total faith for all her daily needs. This would prove to be an essential lesson on faith as her journey across the states came to an end. "When God told Dorothy to open a Christian television station in Augusta, Georgia, she had to believe for the needs of the station as well as the needs of her employees. Her burden for souls now reaches the world. "Dorothy Spaulding is a true example of what faith should look like today." Chris James, General Manager, Watchmen Broadcasting In We Walk by Faith, readers will discover how to: * Hear the call of God and carry it through, never wavering or quitting when times get tough * Identify the secrets of prevailing prayer, tenacity, and courage * Be a bold and fearless witness of Jesus Christ * Step out of your comfort zone into a place of dependence on God for everything * Completely walk by faith on the Word of God
Her Sister Couldn't Be Alive . . . Could She? It had to be Riley Jo. She was certain . . . wasn't she? But when Abby Cummings tells her mother she thought she saw her sister at the store, her mother quickly dismisses the idea. After all, Riley Jo and their father had been missing for years. Presumably dead. Yet Abby cannot ignore her intuition. Telling her friend J. D., they investigate. But J. D. may know more about the disappearance than he's telling, or even realizes. And as they work to uncover what happened, all they have to go on is blind faith. Will it be enough . . . especially considering what the truth might be?
Her Sister Couldn't Be Alive . . . Could She? It had to be Riley Jo. She was certain . . . wasn't she? But when Abby Cummings tells her mother she thought she saw her sister at the store, her mother quickly dismisses the idea. After all, Riley Jo and their father had been missing for years. Presumably dead. Yet Abby cannot ignore her intuition. Telling her friend J. D., they investigate. But J. D. may know more about the disappearance than he's telling, or even realizes. And as they work to uncover what happened, all they have to go on is blind faith. Will it be enough . . . especially considering what the truth might be?
Does your situation seem hopeless? Do you feel like your back is against the wall? Have you ever faced financial difficulties like bankruptcy, selling your house, taxes, or struggled with no money left for groceries after paying the bills? Are you in need of God's favor? God has the answer for every situation you're facing in life. There is no problem that is too difficult for Him. He can make a way, where there seems to be no way. No matter how big or small your problem is, when the world says it can't be done, God says it can! If you'll just believe that all things are possible with Him. Learning to Walk by Faith Not by Sight is a collection of true stories about difficult and challenging situations in my life where God took the impossible and made it possible. May you draw encouragement and hope from these stories to overcome whatever trials you may be going through. " God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us." Ephesians 3:20
Have you ever asked God why bad things happen to good people? It is okay to seek God for answers. God knows your circumstances and the issues that concern you, and He has a plan for your life. Walk through the process of developing a listening ear to hear what God is saying about your life. As you hear the voice of God, you will learn to trust Him. Your ability to trust God weighs heavily on your understanding of God’s love for you. Learn how God can use the broken pieces of your life to create a mosaic. Embrace the process of walking by faith to your expected end. Walk by faith into the plan and promises of God. Find comfort in the word of God. Experience restoration through the power of God.
People ask me, aEURoeHow did you do it having six children and raising them totally blind?aEUR I always give them the same answer. aEURoeWith the help of God.aEUR This is the gospel truth. I donaEUR(tm)t know how I would have done it without His help. It was not easy, but I was determined to have children with or without sight. I always wanted children, even when I was a little girl. I was always around them. I was the youngest of three, but when you come from a big Italian family, there are always kids around; and more than likely, a lot of babies to take care of and play with. So taking care of babies was not hard for me. I was always very comfortable taking care of my own. How would you feel if a doctor told you at the age of twenty-three that you are going to be blind and there is no cure? I was a newlywed at the time. Would my new husband want to stay with a blind wife? Would I be able to accept living in the dark in a sighted world? Would all my dreams of a home and children go up in smoke? I never wanted to be a burden to my husband. ThataEUR(tm)s when I drew on my faith and trusted in God. If God got me to it, He would get me through it. You will read about the miraculous ways God worked things out in my life. The way in which I had my children was miraculous. He said, aEURoeFor I know the plans I have for youaEUR (Jeremiah 29:11). God is always in control. When I was a young girl, I was very insecure and shy. But with this change in my life, I had to toughen up, and thataEUR(tm)s exactly what I did. I went through a lot of hard times in my life, but a lot of happy times too. The secret is how you deal with it all. There was fun and lots of laughter, and a lot of surprises too. LifeaEUR(tm)s journey is very simple. You just follow the Lord and you canaEUR(tm)t go wrong. I am still following that path today, and I can say that, aEURoeYes, indeed, I walk by faith, and not by sight!aEUR (2 Corinthians 5:7).
