A warm and intimate look into the spiritual life of Maria von Trapp's famous Sound of Music family. In this best-selling work, Maria takes you beyond the thrilling story of her family's desperate and determined flight from Austria to her new life in America, as well as providing: A personal and profound insight into this extraordinary woman and her life An inspiring look at the constancy of the Savior in our lives A wealth of insight and faith from years spent in study, devotion, and worship Maria von Trapp shares how she and her husband told their children about the life of Jesus and how His story entered into their lives and imaginations. Be enriched and inspired as you enjoy this beloved classic.
Are you looking for a birthday, appreciation or Christmas gift for someone at your church, a Christian friend or family member? Our Bible Verse inspired Sermon Notes Gift Journal will surely be their all-time favorite! Ideal for those looking for church welcome gifts. Also a great birthday gift, pastor, church volunteer, appreciation or Christmas present for those seeking to grow in their faith. The front cover features a Bible Verse Scripture meant to inspire and encourage your writing time. The interior pages give simple prompts to help you stay focused on weekly sermons, it also includes a lined reflection page which can be used for journaling, further note-taking, or to write devotionals. Your search for Christian gifts ends here! Consider as a gift for your church worship team, new church members, friends, youth groups, leaders, and elders.
When we hear the word shalom we think first of the common Jewish greeting. Then, perhaps, we consider the promise Jesus, the Prince of Peace, gave to his followers to grant them a peace the world cannot provide. In the Bible, the word shalom means much more than the absence of hostility—it means harmony and prosperity. Shalom refers to life as it was meant to be, as it should be, where sin is gone and love reigns. In this book, theologian Mark DeVine employs the well-known but little-studied Hebrew word to illuminate the three dimensions of relationship God the Creator designed human beings to enjoy: (1) the relationship between God and his people, (2) the relationship between God’s people as his children, and (3) the relationship between God and his people in the place, the home God made for them and made them for. DeVine gives special attention to the third dimension, the home God provides to his people. Shalom Yesterday, Today, and Forever offers a more fully evangelical and orthodox comprehension of redemption while avoiding the pitfalls that often jeopardize creation-friendly theologies.
Although many of us long to be blessed by the anointing of the Holy Spirit, R. T. Kendall believes it is possible to abuse this anointing - and become yesterday's man or woman. This happens by trying to move outside our calling and capabilities, for example, or even through impatience. Drawing on the Bible, especially the lives of Saul, Samuel and David, as well as on his own experience, R. T. helps us to identify our current usefulness and urges us to seek a fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit each day.
Why does mankind exist? Where did everything come from? Mankind is searching for truth, absolute truth. The answers are sought in science, mathematics, philosophy, arts, religion, and theology. Author David Campbell leads the reader on a journey to find the answer to the ultimate purpose of life. "Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond: A Journey Everyone Will Take" provides a roadmap for answering the most basic and profound question, 'What is Truth?' The road to the ultimate answer of truth can be found. Unfortunately, finding 'The Truth' has led mankind in many directions which offer solutions that make truth appear untrue. Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond provides questions, answers, conclusions, and consequences for finding or not finding 'The Truth' answer. 'Straight talking and to the point. Author David Campbell has composed a unique, thoughtful, and systematic approach to understanding the real source of truth. This book is a no-nonsense, foundational look into the Christian faith.' Kemper Lewis, Ph.D. Professor, University at Buffalo Buffalo, New York 'Author David Campbell has been successful in putting on paper a motion-filled discussion on the accuracy of the Bible in answering the fundamental questions about the meaning of life. As David's pastor, I can assure the reader that what is included in the book is what David believes. Take a reading journey and at the end you will know 'The Greatest Story Ever Told.'' Jerry Gillis Senior Pastor, The Chapel at CrossPoint Getzville, New York
Yesterday, Today, and Forever is not a theology of the Letter to the Hebrews, nor is it simply another commentary on the text. Nevertheless, if you take time to work through this reading guide, you will gain a rich, holistic understanding of Hebrews’ theology, and you will be able to come back to this volume again and again as a resource for personal growth, teaching, and preaching. This book was written out of the author’s desire to share the fruit of more than thirty-five years of study and meditation on this often neglected but rich New Testament book, to help readers see its vision of the all-sufficient Christ and to gain a holistic grasp of the way the author of Hebrews has arranged the material of this book to encourage us in a life of faithfulness—a message of importance for the world in which we live. The book of Hebrews has been divided into seven weeks of daily readings (forty-nine days), so you will have time for Hebrews to permeate your heart and mind. If you patiently follow this schedule, you will be rewarded with an understanding of Hebrews unavailable to those who want a quick fix.
God has Bound Himself to You While every Christian is familiar with the Bibles promises, few have plumbed the depths of Scripture to uncover those vows spoken by God Himselfpromises where the first-person Speaker is a Member of the Trinity. These promises are singular and distinct. Their words are declarations of Divine covenant, resounding through the passages of time and ringing in your ears today. In these words, the God of the universe binds Himself to you. Masterful author and spiritual director, Eugene Luning uses these unique promises of God as the trailhead for an imaginative journey to a transformative encounter with the Speaker: the person of Jesus Himself. With each daily reading, your trust in Him will grow more simple and profound. Encounter Jesus for yourself Enjoy the glories of His person and personality Apply the realities of the Cross, Resurrection, Ascension, and Pentecost to your everyday life Walk out your days, minute by minute, with Jesus Experiencing unshakeable, daily trust in Him Yesterday, Today & Forever is a journey through the first-hand promises of God, written to help you experience Jesus, see His face, fall in love with Him, and follow Him with your whole heart. The Divine words are ringing out can you hear them? Experience the power of Gods own promises, spoken yesterday, but still resoundingtoday and forever.
As a born again believer it is time that you get your spiritual understanding to a level, which is worthy of your calling, appointment, and purpose. Too often Christians become subject to the world, including worldly thinking. But God has called you out of the world and into His Kingdom here on earth. Yes your natural body lives in the world, but your residence is of royalty in Heaven. For the Word of God tell us that it is the believer’s responsibility to bring God’s Will from Heaven to earth. As a child and heir to the Kingdom of God, you have access to supernatural powers, which operate on earth. See, the average Christian cannot receive this message because they are not at the level of acceptable spiritual understanding to receive it, i.e. of spiritual maturity. As Dr. Bill Winston says, your salvation comes with something, “Bread comes with this”. This means that when you got born again, healing came with your salvation, deliverance came with your salvation, wealth came with your salvation, businesses came with your salvation, and homes, cars, and possessions came with your salvation. The Word of God reminds us that if you seek the Kingdom of God first and His Righteousness all things will be added unto you. Now it is known that somewhere down the line born again believers have conformed to the world and the world’s way of thinking-- including the concept behind work. The world has taught you that you must work hard for success and this is how you become successful. It is my purpose and responsibility to let you know today that the devil is a liar and that you must not be deceived. As a born again believer, works of the law and flesh are canceled by the blood of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Jesus died on the cross so that through Him by faith you may receive your inheritance in Heaven and earth-- paid for in full! In relation, it is known in the Word of God that faith without works is dead. However, you must understand that the works God is referring to is not natural works but spiritual works, which unlocks access to God’s Grace, i.e. God’s Unmerited Favor. The Word of God makes it very clear that you are not saved by works or deeds, but by grace, to prevent all boasting of man/woman. As a result, God does not want you to work for anything, because you will think of yourself more highly that you should, which usually results in excessive pride and forgetting about the one who made a way and brought you through-- God! Finally, a higher spiritual understanding teaches us that faith is the key to accessing all of God’s Power, Grace, Love, Mercy, Forgiveness, and Favor. God does not take money; you cannot buy your way into Heaven. God does not take work; you cannot work your way into Heaven. God does not take good deeds; you cannot manipulate your way into Heaven. If God does not take them in Heaven, He does not take them on earth. I am trying to get your mind renewed to see that the only working element that you have to get you into Heaven (both spiritually and naturally) is by faith. You must labor in faith, not in works or deeds. By the end of this book, not only will you get your bread, but you will get the entire loaf.
