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Author: Marilyn Hontz
Publisher: Tyndale Momentum
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781414318967
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe author of the acclaimed book "Listening for God" shares her personal story of releasing her own shame and embarking on a life of freedom, forgiveness, and truth.
Author: Ruth Redcay-D'Elia
Publisher: WestBow Press
Published: 2016-08-30
Total Pages: 199
ISBN-13: 1512752355
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe author endured horrific sexual abuse of the worst kind, at the hand of her own father, and yet, thru years of struggle, prayer, Gods intervention and personal growth, found the strength to forgive all and love unreservedly. The story delves into the culture of the Pennsylvania PLAIN FOLKS, and their very patriarchal society that never questioned a fathers role or his authority. Journey with the author thru the trials, tribulations, scars and many pitfalls of early life during and after abuse. Learn, as she did, the POWER of Gods awesome GRACE, as God continually spared her in choices that would otherwise have led to total disaster for many. Watch the chrysalis form, the caterpillar evolve into the beautiful butterfly. Not with out a sea of tears, heartaches galore, and many missed steps along the path, but in the end, Gods perfect Will and Perfect Timing brings this butterfly out of the cocoon and Cinderella emerges to shine in Gods love and Glory. Want a lesson in forgiveness? Want to read a romance novel that challenges the worst of the horrific hardships we see on made-for-TV movies? Want to learn how to grow beyond being the victim and into being your own person that God intended? Grab a hold of this book, pour yourself a cup of tea, snuggle up and let this amazing, life changing story begin.
Author: Allie Marie Smith
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Published: 2021-10-05
Total Pages: 211
ISBN-13: 0802499961
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFinding your true value and purpose begins with a simple but profound truth: you have been wonderfully made. Do you ever question your worth or wonder what on earth you’re here for? The everyday pressures and struggles women of all ages face and the feeling of not measuring up can be overwhelming. You might be left wondering: Is this all there is? A constant striving for self-acceptance and human approval? Or are you made for something more? Allie Marie Smith has walked the familiar road of self-doubt and depression. Like a companion on the journey, she wants you to join her in discovering a better life—the life you’ve been made for. God planned your days before you were born and He longs for you to discover the life He created you to live—here on earth and in eternity. This abundant life comes from knowing you are: Made for relationship with God Made to be loved Made to know your true identity Made to overcome Made to live free And so much more Wonderfully Made is designed to be read in 30 short chapters that help you discover your true purpose and significance. Don’t believe the lie that you are defined by your struggles or that your worth comes from your achievements or looks. Your identity comes from God. No matter what the other voices might say, God declares that you are lovingly and wonderfully made and His eternal plan for you is good.
Author: Christine Caine
Publisher: HarperChristian Resources
Published: 2016-07-12
Total Pages: 127
ISBN-13: 0310698499
DOWNLOAD EBOOKShame lies to us, robs us of the freedom we long for, and shackles us in the prison of our past. To the feelings of shame in our lives, author and teacher Christine Caine has something urgent to say: shame has no place in the purpose, plan, and destiny God has for you. Do you ever struggle with the fear that you are not enough? Are you ever afraid to let your true self be seen and known? Are you often trying to gain approval? Do you want to break the power of shame in your life? In this five-session video Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately), Caine shows how God heals us and redeems us by weaving examples from her life with those of women and men from the Bible who failed but ultimately overcame their shame. In her passionate style, Christine Caine wants to show you a way out of shame by helping you rediscover the power of God to overcome our mistakes, our inadequacies, our pasts, our limitations...to make way for us to discover our unique purpose and powerful destiny. Sessions include: Run, Don't Hide – Identifying the types of shame and laying open the effects and sources of shame. Today Is the Day – How do we actually begin the process of recovering from shame? Posses Your Inheritance – Opening our eyes to the very real and present power Jesus Christ has over shame. What God wants us to experience instead and how. God Never Wastes a Hurt – How God uses our wounds for our good and how we can learn to see it his way. Highly Unlikely – The enemy's tactics vs. God's methods. How looking at the stories of those in the Bible provide a way forward for us today. God has already won the victory over sin and shame, and we do not need to spend our lives believing lies. Instead, we can be defined by God's truth and choose to see ourselves the way God does--through the lens of his eternal perspective. So join the journey. You can live unashamed! Designed for use with the Unashamed Video Study 9780310698735 (sold separately).
Author: Carolyn E. Kerr
Publisher: WestBow Press
Published: 2012-05-25
Total Pages: 136
ISBN-13: 1449751660
DOWNLOAD EBOOKShame has been called the most unendurable of sentiments. Shame hurts so much that we do everything we can to stop the pain and to keep other people from realizing that we have it. The cover-ups we use end up hurting other people and can be the root cause of marital breakups, workplace conflicts, racial tensions, and church splits. In contrast to guilt, which can lead to repentance and reconciliation, shame leads to isolation and continuing problems. Everyone feels shame from time to time, but some people live with it constantly. Whether you yourself have felt the pain of shame or whether you would like to reach out to someone who does, you need to find out how to recognize shame and how to apply the solution that God has provided in Christ. Lift Up Your Head can help you discover what may be happening behind the masks. At the end of each chapter are questions for reflection to help you digest what you have read. The questions can also be used for small-group discussion. “Carolyn Kerr’s book, Lift Up Your Head: Joy in the Face of Shame is outstanding! It deals with an important and difficult topic which is too often neglected both in the church and in the secular world. Kerr points out how debilitating yet how common shame is. This is an essential work for pastors, therapists, counselors and anyone who has ever been made to feel ashamed.” —Rev. Dr. Paul Leggett Pastor, Grace Presbyterian Church, Montrose, New Jersey
Author: Maggie Wallem Rowe
Publisher: NavPress
Published: 2020-05-05
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 1641580097
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA 2021 ECPA Award Finalist in the New Author Category! This Life We Share is a woman’s guide to living well—from the inner journey of dealing with anxiety and insecurity to the everyday moments of waiting and distraction to practical principles for parenting, grandparenting, and aging. Jesus once said of the woman who anointed his feet, “She did what she could” (Mark 14:8, NIV)—and that is the goal of this book: to provide insights and wisdom for walking through life with the confidence that you’re doing “what you can” to live well for God, love others, and take care of yourself.
Author: Kevin G. Harney
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 2018-05-22
Total Pages: 257
ISBN-13: 0310566118
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFulfill One of Your Deepest Longings Every follower of Jesus has a sincere desire to share God's love with others. We want to tell friends and family about who Jesus is, what he means to us, and all he has done for them. Deep in our hearts we have a burning passion to pass on the good news we have received. But, where do we start? We want to share our faith, but we don't want it to feel awkward, uncomfortable, or unnatural for them or for us! Organic Outreach for Ordinary People will help you shape a personal approach to passing on the good news of Jesus in natural ways. This is not a system or a program. It's a collection of biblical practices that you can incorporate into your life starting today. You can begin right where God has placed you. You can share the love and message of Jesus in a way that fits exactly how God has wired you. In this practical and easy-to-read book, Kevin Harney offers the tools needed to reach out with God's love in organic ways. In these pages you will discover that sharing the good news of Jesus can be as natural as talking about your favorite sports team or telling a friend about a wonderful new restaurant. On the golf course, over coffee, while taking a walk - anywhere and everywhere - become a bearer of grace. Share the amazing love of God. Tell the life-changing story of Jesus. Discover ordinary ways to communicate God's love and the message of salvation - naturally.
Author: Melissa Spoelstra
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Published: 2018-08-07
Total Pages: 224
ISBN-13: 150183892X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGo the distance in the life of faith. Life is like a rollercoaster. One day it seems that everything in life is good, and the next day it can feel like everything is falling apart. Then there are those in between days when we’re coasting along without much thought to the highs or lows. The prophet Elijah experienced this rollercoaster ride as well. One moment he was hiding out in the wilderness during a famine, being fed by the ravens, and the next he was on the mountaintop where God showed up in a powerful way with fire and then rain. Even Elijah grew weary of all the ups and downs, telling God, “I have had enough” (1 Kings 19:4). He needed spiritual stamina in order to keep on going and fulfill all the plans God had for his life. We do too! In this six-week study grounded in 1 and 2 Kings, we will examine the life of the prophet Elijah, an ordinary man who did extraordinary things for God in the midst of the highs and lows of life. We’ll learn some of the spiritual stamina secrets that helped him to hold on and persevere in faith, including practical habits related to making decisions, caring for the soul, accepting his circumstances, mentoring, and finishing well—which was his ultimate legacy. Whether we’re currently in a mountaintop season where we’re experiencing God’s power and blessing, a valley season where we feel like running away, or somewhere in between, Elijah’s life will inspire us to go the distance in the life of faith. Best of all, his story will challenge us but not shame us, because we’ll discover that Elijah was just as human as we are. He doubted and struggled just as we do, but ultimately, he chose to believe God. As we study his life, we will grow in faith and develop spiritual stamina that will help us not only to survive but actually thrive in every season. Bible Study Features: Examine the life of the prophet Elijah. Learn practical disciplines that give us spiritual stamina for every season in life. Grow in faith and be inspired by an ordinary man who did extraordinary things for God. Be enabled to not just survive but thrive in the midst of the ups and downs of life. The participant workbook, to be used along with the study's DVD, includes five days of lessons for each week, combining study of Scripture with personal reflection, application, and prayer. Other components for the Bible study, available separately, include a Leader Guide, DVD with six sessions of about 25 minutes each, and boxed Leader Kit (an all-inclusive box containing one copy of each of the Bible study’s components). A companion Prayer Devotional is also available.
Author: Ellen M. Diana
Publisher: Wheatmark, Inc.
Published: 2011-03-15
Total Pages: 274
ISBN-13: 1604945095
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Charge Up Your Life" is an easy-to-follow guide to discovering the real you. As you embark on a personal journey to build self-confidence and generate happiness in your life, you will find proven insights, information, and tools that help you overcome the key barriers that hold you back. Ellen M. Diana and Connie M. Leach share over fifty years of combined experience to help readers find love, happiness, and success! About the Authors Ellen Diana is a psychologist with thirty years' experience working with adults, children, and families in public and private schools, first as a secondary English teacher and later as school psychologist. In addition, she is a gestalt-trained individual, family, couples, and children's play therapist with 20 years as a private practitioner. Ellen has published a number of articles on educational topics in scholarly journals, and has made presentations at national conferences in psychology and education, as well as been a guest on local radio. She is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Arizona Psychological Association, and American Mensa. Connie Leach is an author, speaker, and certified life coach who specializes in helping people realize their greatest potential in order to live their best lives. She strongly believes that everyone has their own unique gifts and capacity for success. Connie holds a bachelor's degree in psychology, master's degrees in elementary education and community counseling, and a doctorate degree in educational leadership along with extensive training in gestalt therapy. She spent much of her career as a teacher and administrator working with students living in high poverty and high crime areas in Phoenix. In addition, Connie served for several years as Arizona state president for the American Association of University Women, which fosters equity for women and girls.
Author: Cindy Bultema
Publisher: HarperChristian Resources
Published: 2016-12-13
Total Pages: 286
ISBN-13: 0310082153
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn this six-session Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately), Cindy Bultema explores Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians and shows how believers today can navigate their way in a wayward and confused culture. She reveals how Paul wrote his letter to the Corinthians—the “Sin City” of its day—to help them cultivate holy lives not by their own strength but through the power of Jesus Christ. Touching on themes of identity, unity, purpose, and purity, this study will equip you to live for God in a sin-soaked world and handle each situation with grace. Sessions include: Introduction: Set Apart in a Sin-Soaked World Welcome to Sin City Cliques, Fools, & Secrets New Hearts, Old Habits Sex in the Sinful City To Eat or Not to Eat Our Final Victory Designed for use with the Live Full Walk Free Video Study 9780310082170 (sold separately).
