Living a Christian life is not the same as being a Christian. Knowing the difference stems from the fact most Christians don't know what to do about it because religion doesn't have the answers. The answer abides in knowing God and His will for you and applying your faith to it. In The Keys of Faith and Hope, authors Robert and Kathy Kelsey provide a guide to help you apply your faith and get you from where you are with God now, to where God wants you to be. It helps answer important questions: What is faith? What is the God kind of faith? How do we get faith? How do we use our faith? How do we make faith grow? What is the relationship between faith and hope? The Keys of Faith and Hope demonstrates that these questions need to be answered in every Christian's mind because without faith it is impossible to please God. To have faith in God you must know God, not just know about Him. To understand God you must understand the keys to His kingdom. Unlock the mystery of God's will and achieve what He has planned for you.
For anyone who feels less-than about your work, your worth, your body, or the life you're building, find here an incredible hope: you don't have to have it all together to "qualify" for your life's calling. Just ask Caitlin Crosby, the former Hollywood talent who didn't finish college, never got an MBA, and wasn't supposed to become a CEO--yet that's exactly what she did. Caitlin's passion for people led her to launch The Giving Keys, a give-back jewelry brand with the mission of helping its employees transition out of homelessness. Each of their one million keys sold represents a person who wore it and shared it with someone else, in a unique pay-it-forward model. In You Are the Key, Caitlin opens up about her own secret "flaw" that rocked her sense of self-worth for the better part of two decades and her private battle to believe that our scars are not sources of shame but proof of courage and prompts toward purpose. Through Caitlin's all-too-real stories, sparkling with warmth and humor, you'll find the encouragement you need to: Be brave enough to let yourself fail Reframe your imperfections as signposts guiding you toward your greatest purpose Move forward from past mistakes and build something beautiful As you learn more about Caitlin and her journey, you'll learn that your own path to discovering and developing your purpose won't be a straight line. You'll fall down, and you'll get back up again. But Caitlin's story will remind you that your own imperfections can lead to your greatest purpose--and it all starts today. Praise for You Are the Key: "I've admired Caitlin's generosity and her work with The Giving Keys for years. I'm grateful to know her story. It's a reminder to never allow fear or setbacks to keep us from stepping out into the unknown. Caitlin has shown us that it's often in quiet moments of courage that we discover the things we're passionate about and realize more of who we're meant to be." --Joanna Gaines, cofounder of Magnolia "Caitlin's work in bringing purpose back to the lives of so many speaks for itself. With her as your guide, you will unlock purpose, confidence, and joy beyond what you could ever imagine." --Sarah Jakes Roberts, pastor, bestselling author, and founder of Woman Evolve "Equal parts powerful and personable, You Are the Key tells the story of what is possible when you follow big dreams with big heart." --Maria Shriver, journalist and New York Times bestselling author
Why is this happening to me? What am I going to do? Are these questions you ask yourself? Pastor Michael Ridenbaugh addresses these questions in his book Victory in the Storm. Written for the everyday person with everyday problems, his book is written from the experiences of actual people who have faced storms and traumas in life and, as a result, are asking the same questions about their lives, faith, and purpose. In these pages you will discover · why storms happen in life and where they come from, · that you have a purpose in life, · that we all can heal from our wounds no matter how deep they are. If you are ready to overcome your struggles and want to come out stronger and victorious, then start your journey now to peace and healing.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of Relationship Goals . . . Will you be remembered as a person who claimed to follow God but liked to play it safe? Or as a person who lived your life out on the limb and trusted God enough to live in crazy faith? Noah looked crazy when he started building the ark . . . until it started raining. It was crazy for Moses to lead a nation of people into the desert away from Egypt . . . until the Red Sea parted. It was crazy to believe that a fourteen-year-old virgin would give birth to the Son of God . . . until Mary held Jesus in her arms. There are many things that seem normal or average today that at one point in time seemed absolutely crazy. Smartphones, Wi-Fi, and even the electric light bulb were all groundbreaking, history-making inventions that started out as crazy ideas. Our see-it-to-believe-it generation tends to have a hard time exercising true faith—one that steps out, takes action, and sees mountain-moving results. Many of us would rather play it safe and stand on the sidelines, but it’s crazy faith that helps us see God move and reveals His promises. In Crazy Faith, Pastor Michael Todd shows us how to step out in faith and dive into the purposeful life of trusting God for the impossible. Even if you have to start with baby faith or maybe faith, you can become empowered to let go of your lazy faith, trust God through your hazy faith, and learn to live a lifestyle of crazy faith. With powerful stories of modern-day faith warriors who take their cues from biblical heroes, Michael Todd equips you to • believe for the impossible • choose hope over fear • be alert to the voice of God • cope with loss and doubt • develop a deeper level of trust in God • speak faith-filled declarations • inspire crazy faith in others God’s not looking for somebody to give Him all the reasons why His plans can’t happen. He’s looking for somebody to believe they will happen. In fact, He has so much He wants to do through you. The question is, Are you crazy enough to believe it?
Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. He shall glorify me: for he shall shew it unto you. --John 16:13-14 Have you ever heard it said, history repeats? Ever wonder why that is? Why the wheels keep spinning with no traction? How do you get out of that rut? Well, this book is for you. In this book, you can, within the context of Christianity, learn why the world is locked into a cycle of vengeance, and how becoming a Christian can set you apart from this cycle and set you on a pathway to joy. Just like in the first Book of Keys, I put a little bit of everything in this book, and in a way, that is easy to read and hopefully just as easy to comprehend. My doctrines aren't as perfect as Christ's, but I'm on the pursuit of His Protestantism. I'm very hopeful that there is something you are looking for in life in this book, and that it will help to fortify your belief. We need every Christian to step up and speak out as the forces of darkness have made their power play for world control. Study hard, study often, and trust Jesus Christ. I hope you as the reader of this book find the well you are looking for.
How do we Follow Jesus and fulfill His purpose for our lives here on earth? This book focuses on drawing from the Bible the seven essentials to following Jesus. You'll not only learn essential information about Jesus, but you'll be stirred to seek and know Him personally; discovering Jesus' heart for you and His purpose for your life. This book is great for all those who are committed to Following Jesus. Whether you're new to your relationship with God or you've been following Him for years, this book will encourage and strengthen your faith and it will equip and empower you to share your faith and disciple the people in your world! For more resources to go along with the book, visit FOLLOWINGJESUSBOOK.COM
“A triumph. This novel’s haunting strength will hold the reader until the very end and make Faith and her story impossible to forget.” —Richmond Times Dispatch “Extraordinary.” —Orlando Sentinel From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult (Nineteen Minutes, Change of Heart, Handle with Care) comes Keeping Faith: an “addictively readable” (Entertainment Weekly) novel that “makes you wonder about God. And that is a rare moment, indeed, in modern fiction” (USA Today).
This book explains the importance of hope and offers helpful ways to find it, to be filled with it, and to give it away without running out. And if you enjoy barbecue ribs, then all the better. The author cleverly uses one of American' s favorite meals to explain hope.Whether you are dealing with a tragic loss, disappointed with life in general, or tired of seeing your favorite sports team defeated every year, hope is vitally important for the enjoyment of life. This book will set you on the right course to finding new hope that never ends because it' s not a hope this world can offer. The hope inside the pages of this book will guide you to the eternal Source of hope. How desperate are you to find hope?
You didn't think anyone could hurt you like this, but now that you're in or have experienced an abusive relationship, what do you do? Abuse —whether through hurtful words, degrading looks, obscene gesture, or threatening behavior − inflicts immense pain and impedes emotional growth. We have all been wounded by hurtful words and actions of others − whether the bully at school, the demeaning boss, a rage−filled driver, or someone in our own family. We often carry those wounds with us for a lifetime. June Hunt has a message for you: it is possible to stop the pain of abuse. Learn biblical truths and practical advice on how to: Stop the abuse Heal the pain of the past Foster peace in all your relationships Learn all forms of abuse and what to pay attention to when a relationship gives off warning signs. Also included in the definitions section are biblical examples of verbal and emotional abuse. This mini-book will shed light on the characteristics of verbal and emotional abuse, words used in abusive conversations, methods of sabotage, and examples of what the victims may experience when dealing with an abusive relationship. Discover the causes of a person who abuses others and answer hard questions like, "How can he be so cruel?" and "How can she be so insensitive?" The last section titled "Steps to Solution" gives you practical advice on how to put an end to verbal and emotional abuse with: 7 steps to victory over verbal abuse 6 steps to an action plan 8 steps for how to confront and cope with emotionally abusive people Honesty test for those who may be abusive 5 steps to building personal boundaries And much more! Perfect for small group & Bible studies, Sunday school, young adult and youth ministry, chaplaincy, Christian counseling, addiction & recovery programs, church giveaways, and much more!
