"No attempt has been made to present a critical study of Frances Jane Crosby, but simply to retell the life of the Sightless Singer as she, herself, told it to me on various occasions when visiting my home" - p. 11.
Unquestionably, this book is 100% factual! It offers an ordinary person's (the author's) perspective on the love and mercy of God, which is based on her actual and extraordinary personal experiences. At the same time, this book highlights the power of scripture, as well as the importance of prayer and faith. The author exposes her life to the world in order to help others discover the simplicity of listening to the Lord in various ways, whether through written words, people, or life experiences.
"This is like a life-transforming manual! It would be hard to find a more exciting, inspirational and easy-reading book, so loaded with life-changing experiences, essential advice and appropriate responses to life's adversities and distractions." "This volume is a compendium of sound, practical, discerning and thought-provoking advice. It is a story of LIFE its inherent struggles, vicissitudes, pain, highpoints, joy, sadness, discouragement and bitterness. It is a unique "roadmap" which can be very useful to thousands of students, starting at the high school level. It makes for easy reading and will be enjoyed by a wide range of readers." "This book is an encouragement to people born in the humblest of circumstances; it gives them hope. It is, at times, a painful testimony, but one from which people from all walks of life can learn." "Dr. Ferguson has obviously spent a great deal of time thinking about and analyzing his experiences. I congratulate him for his honesty and willingness to share them. This book, in some respects, is a challenge: we are encouraged not to settle for the easy and comfortable, but to identify and accept our true "life assignments," which may be more difficult to achieve, but will bring lasting satisfaction."
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.
Best-selling author Beth Moore guides readers through the process of offering Scripture-saturated prayer to God in response to a daily Bible reading; includes 70 devotionals.
Dorothy France provides beautiful prayers and services to help us celebrate special days of the church year and focus on our Christ-given mission to be his light in the world. From the earliest history of the Christian church, believers have set aside time for holy days, special observances to commemorate Jesus' birth, death, resurrection, teachings, and ministry. France says that anticipating and observing special days with hopeful expectancy can revitalize our commitment to follow Jesus' command to go forth and serve. In Bless Us, O God, prayers and services for traditional holy days such as Advent, Ash Wednesday, and Easter are joined by suggestions for more modern special days, such as Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Reconciliation Mission Sunday, and Earth Stewardship Sunday. Pastors will find selections for events such as baptisms and leadership installations.
A collection of Christian Poetry all piled together to bring every reader one step closer to God. This book is filled with sixty poems along with Bible verses and prayer pages for your own use. Join Lynn as she pours out the word of God to your soul.
In this book a well-known biblical counselor points you to your true identity as God's beloved child and teaches you how to become who you already are, without legalism or lawlessness. --from publisher description.