Are You Now Living as the Object of God’s Affection?

Are You Now Living as the Object of God’s Affection?

Author: Rev. Paul C. Jong

Publisher: Hephzibah Publishing House

Published: 101-01-01

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13:

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CONTENTS 1. Have You Kissed the Lord? (Song of Solomon 1:1-17) 2. Are You Among God’s Beloved? (Song of Solomon 2:1-7) 3. What Do the Believers in the Gospel of the Water and the Spirit Mean to God? (Song of Solomon 2:1-17) 4. Let Us Share Fellowship with the Lord in Our Lives (Song of Solomon 3:1-11) 5. We Are Loved by God (Song of Solomon 4:1-16) 6. We Must Believe That God Loves Us (Song of Solomon 4:1-16) 7. With Whom Does the Lord Work? (Song of Solomon 5:1-16) 8. In Whom Is God Interested in? (Song of Solomon 6:1-13) 9. God Loves Us as He Loved the Shulamite Woman (Song of Solomon 6:1-4) 10. We Are God’s Cherished and Honored People (Song of Solomon 6:1-13) 11. God’s Blessings Belong to Those Who Have United Themselves with God’s Heart (Song of Solomon 7:1-13) 12. Empty Your Heart Often If You Want to Receive the Lord’s Love (Song of Solomon 7:1-13) 13. What Do You Need to Live out Your Faith? (Song of Solomon 8:8-14) 14. How to Lead a Genuine Life of Faith (Song of Solomon 8:1-7) Those who have been saved from all their sins by believing in the gospel of the water and the Spirit must know that they can enjoy the Lord's special love in their lives by serving the Lord's work of salvation. As a believer in the gospel of the water and the Spirit, I can't help but confess that throughout all the years that I have served this gospel, the Lord's special love has always been with me in my ministry. So, I admonish all the others who believe in and preach the righteousness of the Lord to also enjoy His special love in their lives, just as I have. As you begin to read my sermons on the Song of Solomon in this book and ruminate on the Lord's Word, you will be able to feel His love even more. The New Life Mission https://www.bjnewlife.org


The Pleasures of God

The Pleasures of God

Author: John Piper

Publisher: Multnomah

Published: 2012-01-17

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 1601422911

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The author of Desiring God reveals the biblical evidence to help us see and savor what the pleasures of God show us about Him. Includes a study guide for individual and small-group use. Isn’t it true—we really don’t know someone until we understand what makes that person happy? And so it is with God! What does bring delight to the happiest Being in the universe? John Piper writes, that it’s only when we know what makes God glad that we’ll know the greatness of His glory. Therefore, we must comprehend “the pleasures of God.” Unlike so much of what is written today, this is not a book about us. It is about the One we were made for—God Himself. In this theological masterpiece—chosen by World Magazine as one of the 20th Century’s top 100 books, John Piper reveals the biblical evidence to help us see and savor what the pleasures of God show us about Him. Then we will be able to drink deeply—and satisfyingly—from the only well that offers living water. What followers of Jesus need now, more than anything else, is to know and love—behold and embrace—the great, glorious, sovereign, happy God of the Bible. “This is a unique and precious book that everybody should read more than once.” —J.I. PACKER, Regent College, Vancouver, British Columbia


Relationship Goals

Relationship Goals

Author: Michael Todd

Publisher: WaterBrook

Published: 2020-04-28

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 0593192583

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A candid, inspiring guide to finding lasting love and sustaining a healthy relationship by getting real about your goals—based on the viral, multi-million-view sermon series about dating, marriage, and sex “No matter where you are and no matter what stage of life you are in, Relationship Goals will be a game changer.”—Levi Lusko NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY COSMOPOLITAN You scroll through photo after photo of happy couples and think, I want a relationship like that! The thing is, those intimate relationships are a mirage—the closer you get to them, the more you realize they aren’t real at all. So what does a real relationship look like? And how do you get there? In Relationship Goals, Pastor Michael Todd digs deep to give you good news and real-life ideas for making the most of your most important relationships. Take a look at • what it means to choose intentional dating over recreational dating • how to move on from mistakes you’ve made in the past • why love gets stronger after marriage • what the Bible has to say about sex (hot take: it’s more sizzling than you think) • why the best friendships have God at the center Whether you are married, single, or it’s complicated, aiming for the right targets will make all the difference in finding true satisfaction. As it turns out, God’s got the best relationship goals of all for your life. Why settle for less?


The Bad Habits of Jesus

The Bad Habits of Jesus

Author: Leonard Sweet

Publisher: NavPress

Published: 2016-11-01

Total Pages: 237

ISBN-13: 1496417542

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Did Jesus have bad habits? In our culture, we have a tendency to describe Jesus in ways that soften his revolutionary edge. Len Sweet uncovers and presents to us the offensive and scandalous Jesus described in the Bible. Did he disappear when people needed him most? Yes. Did he refuse to answer questions directly? Yes. Did Jesus offend the people of his day? Absolutely, yes. Popular author and speaker Len Sweet examines the words and actions of Jesus and places them in context. We need to understand who Jesus really is if we are to follow him wholeheartedly. That is why it is so crucial to see the “rebellious rabbi” for who he is and not for who we may imagine him to be. The Bad Habits of Jesus will help you see the untamed Jesus, who isn’t sanitized for our culture. That Jesus just might transform how you live out your life.


I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die

I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die

Author: Sarah J. Robinson

Publisher: WaterBrook

Published: 2021-05-11

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 0593193539

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A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.


The Real Heaven

The Real Heaven

Author: Chip Ingram

Publisher: Baker Books

Published: 2016-02-23

Total Pages: 159

ISBN-13: 1493401548

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Heaven has received a lot of attention in recent years as bestselling books and movies have told the stories of people who claim to have been there. But what does the Bible actually say about heaven? What difference does it make? What happens the moment after we die? What will our relationships be like in heaven? Chip Ingram sets aside the hype and myths and digs into the Scriptures to discover what God actually wants us to know about the hereafter. Most importantly, Ingram shows why our understanding of heaven matters now, in this life. Because what we believe about heaven actually affects us today in ways we may not have imagined.


Nine Essential Things I've Learned about Life

Nine Essential Things I've Learned about Life

Author: Harold S. Kushner

Publisher: Knopf

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 0385354096

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"Kushner distills nine essential lessons from the sum of his teaching, study, and experience, offering a lifetime's worth of spiritual food for thought, pragmatic advice, inspiration for better living, and strength for trying times. With ... insights into everything from belief ('there is no commandment in Judaism to believe in God'), to conscience (the Garden of Eden story as you've never heard it), to mercy ('forgiveness is a favor you do yourself, not a favor to the person who offended you'), grounded in Kushner's ... readings of Scripture, history, and popular culture, [this book] is a capstone addition to Kushner's oeuvre"--


When I Don't Desire God

When I Don't Desire God

Author: John Piper

Publisher: Crossway

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1581346522

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Explaining how to become a Christian hedonist, a bestselling author offers guidance on how to find spiritual joy to readers who are unsure of where to seek it.


True Love Dates

True Love Dates

Author: Debra K. Fileta

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 2013-10-08

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 0310336805

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It is possible to find true love through dating. In True Love Dates, Debra Fileta encourages singles not to "kiss dating goodbye" but instead to experience a season of dating as a way to find real love. Through powerful, real-life stories and Fileta's personal journey, this book offers profound insights from the expertise of a professional counselor. Christians are looking for answers to finding true love. They are disillusioned with the church that has provided little practical application in the area of love and relationships. They're bombarded by Christian books that shun dating, idolize courting, fixate on spirituality, and in the end, offer little real relationship help. True Love Dates provides honest help for dating by providing a guide into vital relationship essentials. Debra is a professional Christian counselor who reaches millions with her popular blog, Truelovedates.com, and her book offers sound advice grounded in Christian spirituality. She delivers insight, direction, and counsel when it comes to entering the world of dating and learning to do it right the first time around. Drawing on the stories and struggles of hundreds of young men and women who have pursued the search for true love, Fileta helps readers bypass unnecessary pain while focusing on the things that really matter in the world of dating.


The Expulsive Power of a New Affection

The Expulsive Power of a New Affection

Author: Thomas Chalmers

Publisher: Gideon House Books

Published: 2015-06-17

Total Pages: 25

ISBN-13: 1943133085

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“Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.” — 1 John 2:15 Those who struggle with habitual sin are keenly aware of the despair and fatigue that comes from trying harder and harder to control the desire to do what is wrong in the eyes of God. For this person, there be times of limited success in overcoming sin, but eventually he/she falls back again into unhealthy patterns. In "The Expulsive Power of a New Affection", Thomas Chalmers argues that no matter how hard we may try, we’ll never overcome habitual sin in our lives unless we switch our affections from the world to Jesus Christ. Thankfully Christ loved us first and is more than willing to set us free if we’d only realize the true Gospel power that we can all have in our lives today.