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Author: Andrew Abernethy
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Published: 2022-11-29
Total Pages: 159
ISBN-13: 1514004100
DOWNLOAD EBOOKChristians who want to study the Bible need a resource that is both academically informative and spiritually vibrant. Using six practical steps, this guide helps students build a strong grasp of Scripture's meaning and then engage the practice of lectio divina as they consider how to respond faithfully to what God is saying to us today.
Author: Jan Johnson
Publisher: NavPress Publishing Group
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781576833995
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhen committees are redesigned to function as communities, meetings become more productive, group members start looking forward to serving, and the overall spirit of the church begins to improve. If your church is looking for a fresh, more effective way to accomplish its goals, change your outlook by making groups of people into communities.
Author: John Piper
Publisher: Crossway
Published: 2004-10-27
Total Pages: 130
ISBN-13: 1433517310
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWho is Jesus Christ? You've never met him in person, and you don't know anyone who has. But there is a way to know who he is. How? Jesus Christ-the divine Person revealed in the Bible-has a unique excellence and a spiritual beauty that speaks directly to our souls and says, "Yes, this is truth." It's like seeing the sun and knowing that it is light, or tasting honey and knowing that it is sweet. The depth and complexity of Jesus shatter our simple mental frameworks. He baffled proud scribes with his wisdom but was understood and loved by children. He calmed a raging storm with a word but would not get himself down from the cross. Look at the Jesus of the Bible. Keep your eyes open, and fill them with the portrait of Jesus in God's Word. Jesus said, "If anyone's will is to do God's will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority." Ask God for the grace to do his will, and you will see the truth of his Son. John Piper has written this book in the hope that all will see Jesus for who he really is and will come to enjoy him above all else.
Author: John Piper
Publisher: Crossway
Published: 2017-04-13
Total Pages: 364
ISBN-13: 143355352X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Bible reveals glorious things. And yet we often miss its power because we read it the same way we read any other book. In Reading the Bible Supernaturally, best-selling author John Piper teaches us how to read the Bible in light of its divine author. In doing so, he highlights the Bible's unique ability to reveal God to humanity in a way that informs our minds, transforms our hearts, and ignites our love. With insights into the biblical text drawn from decades of experience studying, preaching, and teaching Scripture, Piper helps us experience the transformative power of God's Word—a power that extends beyond the mere words on the page. Ultimately, Piper shows us that in the seemingly ordinary act of reading the Bible, something supernatural happens: we encounter the living God.
Author: Shauna Niequist
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 2015-03-10
Total Pages: 401
ISBN-13: 0310352126
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRead, learn, pray, cook, and share with New York Times bestselling author Shauna Niequist. Savor is a 365-day devotional that invites you to expand your perspective about Christ-centered living by incorporating prayer and recipes for gathering with family and friends over breakfasts, dinners, and late-night snacks. Shauna becomes a friend across the pages as she shares her heart with yours, keeps you company, and invites you into the abundant life God offers. Savor teaches us: To savor each day, whatever it holds: work and play, coffee and kids, meals and prayers, the good stuff, and the hard stuff Life is all about relationships, and your daily relationship with God is worth savoring in every moment Recipes from Shauna's kitchen to enjoy around a table with people you love Savor has a beautiful linen cover. Inside you'll find: 21 delicious recipes and a helpful recipe table of contents 365 devotions—each devotional includes a short Bible passage, an insightful story from Shauna, and a thoughtful prompt to help you grow A ribbon marker to help you keep your place This devotional makes a perfect gift for a friend looking to experience a more integrated faith— and anyone who loves trying out new recipes or enjoys hosting gatherings for loved ones. Look for additional inspirational books and audio products from Shauna: I Guess I Haven't Learned That Yet Present Over Perfect Bread and Wine
Author: Sarah Beth Marr
Publisher: Baker Books
Published: 2019-02-05
Total Pages: 208
ISBN-13: 1493416359
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHow many of us find ourselves constantly busy and, deep down, constantly soul-weary? By striving to keep up our busy pace, we can easily miss out on a deeper connection with God. So many of us are overwhelmed and underfed. But there is hope. In this inspiring and practical book, Sarah Beth Marr helps women develop a regular practice of withdrawing from busyness to realign and refresh their hearts, minds, and souls. She helps them - discover Scripture that will lead them to peace - connect with God on a deeper level - run to God rather than other things that do not satisfy - experience less stress and more contentment - be fully present in their lives Any woman who feels distracted, burnt out, depleted, or overwhelmed will find in Marr a gentle and uplifting guide to greater personal peace and simplicity.
Author: Shelley Black
Publisher: WestBow Press
Published: 2017-11-27
Total Pages: 161
ISBN-13: 1973610582
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhy savoring single? Because you were meant to enjoy it! Finding purpose, knowing love, and experiencing adventure arent reserved solely for the married girls! You can enjoy a full and vibrant life even while being single. Its also a perfect time to partner with what God wants to develop in you through this once-in-a-lifetime part of your journey! Girl, being single is okay. There is a purpose for it, and it wont last forever. So savor it!
Author: Kathleen Finley
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Published: 2019-10-15
Total Pages: 157
ISBN-13: 1610977114
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUsually when we pray we try to shut out the outside world and focus on the interior, the spiritual, in order to be able to be with God. Instead, this book invites us to be with God through the very tangible, specific objects of our everyday life. We're invited to take another look--as well as another listen, taste, touch, and smell--at what is right before us and see God there. A rock, a shoe, a pen--all offer an opportunity for entering into prayer and experiencing God's presence.
Author: Ray Lubeck
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Published: 2023-02-21
Total Pages: 294
ISBN-13: 1666765562
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhich Bible passages are for Christians today and which relate only to ancient readers? Can I simply pick and choose for myself the verses I think best fit my situation? Who gets to decide? Is there a different meaning for each individual reader? What am I supposed to know to read the Bible well? Ray Lubeck has devoted his life to helping others discern for themselves God's truth in the Scriptures and to showing them how it relates to their everyday lives. Reading the Bible for a Change will guide you in how to: -Read each biblical passage in light of its literary style and larger context -Ask and explore the most fruitful questions for understanding the meaning of a passage -Avoid common interpretive mistakes -Hear God, the divine Author, speak through the Bible's human authors -Identify the life-changing truths of Scripture that apply to life today -Move beyond merely reading the Bible to being shaped by and following it Having taught for over three decades at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as in many ministry contexts, Ray values the importance of holding the interest of students of the Bible. This book is written in an accessible and engaging style, using illustrations, charts, stories, and relevant examples to help the reader grasp key concepts. The second edition has been extensively revised in light of recent scholarly developments and years of use within the classroom, incorporating substantial amounts of updates and new material. Reading the Bible for a Change will equip you with the tools to discover for yourself the life-changing truths revealed in God's word. If you begin practicing these steps, you will embark on a lifetime journey of Scripture reading that will enable you to see for yourself how captivating and transforming it is when we read the Bible on its own terms rather than on ours.
Author: Stephen Arterburn
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Published: 2018-12-01
Total Pages: 1696
ISBN-13: 1462778682
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWe all face difficulty in life. The death of a loved one, financial problems, divorce, health issues, job loss . . . the list can go on and on. In the midst of these difficult seasons of life there is hope. The CSB Life Restoration Bible features relevant and applicable notes and helps focused on life restoration in an easy-to-follow format to help individuals find hope and joy as they embrace the truths and promises found in God’s Word during difficult seasons of life. The key helps in this Bible include over 500 guided notes following seven Life Restoration Principles via the easy-to-remember R.E.S.T.O.R.E acrostic (Rest and Reflect–Eternal Perspective–Support–Thanksgiving and Contentment–Other-centeredness–Relationships–Exercise of Faith). Each note is based on a key verse in God’s Word related to a specific Life Restoration Principle followed by a short devotional to help expound upon the principle before guiding the reader to the “Next Step” in the restoration journey. Other features include: A “First 30-days” devotional, Book Introductions that highlight “Restoration Themes” in each book, Restoration profiles of biblical characters and real people, Articles featuring scripture references highlighting specific biblical themes related to restoration, Over 200 “Joyful Noise” callouts of scriptures throughout the Bible to provide encouragement during the restoration journey, Topical subheadings, Two-column text, Concordance, Smyth-sewn binding, Presentation page, Full-color maps, and more. The CSB Life Restoration Bible features the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible® (CSB). The CSB stays as literal as possible to the Bible's original meaning without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture's life-transforming message and to share it with others.
