"The Glad Tidings" by E. J. Waggoner. Published by DigiCat. DigiCat publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each DigiCat edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Get yourself a cup of eggnog, sit down in front of a warm fire (chestnut roasting is optional), and let Publishing Glad Tidings: Essays on Christmas Music thrill and inspire you as you learn about those who have dedicated their lives to preserving, collecting, and creating the traditional art form of the Christmas carol. This enlightening volume's personal and historical perspective will help you see why Christmas carols continue to fill our lives with simple, lasting joy and why they endure as cultural, religious, and artistic gifts to humanity. Publishing Glad Tidings will help you see how major, but once nearly forgotten, Christmas carols have stayed with us throughout the years. You'll get detailed information as to how these carols were written, compiled, collected, and ultimately wrapped up in eye- and ear-catching packages for us to enjoy every year when December rolls around. Inside this joyously decorated book, you'll find information about: carol pioneers Theodoric Petri, Davies Gilbert, and William Sandys carol historians Edmondstoune Duncan, Charles L. Hutchins, and Edward Bliss Reed carol compiling, collecting, translating, and editing how relative obscurity has made some carols classics So come all ye faithful who are interested in keeping this grand old tradition alive. Publishing Glad Tidings is just the invitation you need to come in from the cold and wassail your way through an intriguing, heartfelt part of yuletide history. If you're a church musician, musical historian, pastor, or just a general reader interested in Christmas and music, you'll find everything you need to know about the carol's history and future right here.
This book is divided into three main sections. First, you will find several chapters of evangelism principles designed to lay the foundation for successful soul-winning. The plan only works if the foundation has been laid and you have a Biblical understanding of God's strategy for the church. It is important to read this section carefully and learn from the inspired lessons from the New Testament on how to reach and teach the lost.Second, you will find a section of charts. These charts are not the Bible study but are aids for use with Back to the Bible, Does It Matter, or Believe the Bible. This material will help the prospectunderstand difficult concepts or work through past religious error. If the prospect gives the right answer during the study, these charts are NOT needed. It is essential to keep the Biblestudy simple and never overwhelm the prospect with unnecessary information. Third, this book also contains a plan of action. The principles are designed to produce results. This section enables Christians and congregations to practice what they have learned by usingproven techniques and our ten-point plan. A religious questionnaire can also be found in this section. It is very important to use this to evaluate the spiritual readiness of the prospect. Thequestions will help the teacher and prospect understand their religious location.
The magic of angels can touch us every day.... They are messengers of hope and peace, guardians who guide our steps on life's twisting paths....The magnificence of angels is never more resplendent than in the Christmas season. To the men and women who have seen and felt their presence at Christmastime, angels are real beings of awesome power and mystery. In this wonderful and inspiring collection, real-life angel encounters are captured in all of their inexplicable, overpowering beauty. Discover how everyday people have been blessed by angels, and how their experiences have transformed them -- heart, mind, and soul. Bestselling author Rosemary Ellen Guiley has woven a stunning tapestry of Christmas angel stories -- each one a unique testament to the triumph of the human spirit, and a dazzling reflection of how angels work in our lives each day, and in unseen ways.
Pose the question, "What is the gospel?" to a group of Christians, and back comes the automatic response: "The gospel is the good news." Not to everyone, it isn't. To some Christians, the gospel seems almost hopelessly confusing. Is it justification--or sanctification--or both? What do those words really mean? And if the gospel is such good news, why isn't the church stirred, galvanized, electrified by it? The gospel is so much more than a spiritual warm fuzzy. Prepare yourself for a discovery that is truly Beyond Belief! - Preface. The Sin Problem. God's Redemptive Love. The Gospel Defined. Christ Our Substitute. The Two Adams: Romans 5. The Two Adams: 1 Corinthians 15. The Cross and the Great Controversy. The Cross and the Atonement. The Cross and the Human Race. Righteousness by Faith. Justification and Sanctification. The Joyous Experience of Salvation. The Principle of the Cross. The Work of the Holy Spirit. Spirit, Soul, and Body. Law and Grace-I. Law and Grace--II The Sabbath Rest. Appendix
An inspirational book for patients and families and chaplains that provide support to them. This booklet aims to contribute to one's spiritual and emotional well-being by providing a hands-on resource from the teachings of the Quran and the Prophet Muhammad. It is my hope that you will discover new ways of breathing your faith in the midst of your challenging times. Each page is waiting to self-express and communicate to your inner world throught its combination of words and art. This booklet is easy to carry and read. Chaplains that serve in healthcare settings will find it particularly helpful when providing spiritual support to patients and their loved ones.
Some questions remain to be addressed in this book. Will Mark, as Elise hopes, have the opportunity to personally meet President Theodore Roosevelt during the Cheyenne Rodeo and Craft show? Has Cook/Benjamin finally found the love of his life? Who is she? And where does Cook go from here? One of Mark and Elise's twins seems to suddenly be seriously ill. The parents are thankful to have a doctor in Bugler. Lydia comes for a private talk with Elise. Will she share a long kept secret? Mark finds a stranger waiting for him outside in the early gray of the morning. Aunt Letitia still cannot refrain from being generous. And for those of you who have expressed a special liking for Ethan, he makes his decision for his life's work.
