These stories are short testimonies of interesting things that God has done in the lives of various individuals.Sometimes, these mighty acts seems as strange and unbelievable as fiction, but it is nothing short of awesome and amazing when God works mightily through and for us, sometimes in mysterious ways, other times in plain, easy to understand way, especially for those who trust him and believe in him. As you will soon read in the pages coming up, God is a very present help in trouble.He promises us that he will never leave us nor forsake us. The devil would have us believe otherwise, that God doesnt care about us and our lives and he doesnt care what happens to us, but hes a liar. God is always true to his words and he will never fail you. If you place your entire trust in him, it is no secret what God can do, what he done for others hell do for you and for others around you. The aim of this book is to help you grow in your faith and to help you experience a closer, personal relationship with God. You can never go so far out of his reach that his love cannot reach you, pick you up and save you.Remember, when you walk through the valley of the shadow of death, you shall fear no evil, for Thou art with you, his rod and his staff comforts you. We hope youll enjoy these amazing testimonies and be blessed.
Ever since the Great Commission was given to the church, most have either closed their eats to the clear command to go, or they have closed their eyes and hearts to the needs of the world. As a result, over 2,000 people groups are still unreached, lost, and without hope.However, in every age, there have been ordinary individuals who have dared to believe God's word, stepped out in faith, and have impacted and influenced their generation for Christ.Look What God Can Do introduces the reader to 13 of these heroes of the past. Although this book is a mission's education tool and discussion starter on many topics related to cross-cultural missionary training, its main purpose is to challenge and inspire the reader to finish the task of reaching every people group with the Gospel of Jesus Christ in this generation.Jess Jennings has been a youth pastor and pastor. The Jennings family lives in the southern Philippines and has done church planting and community development since 1993 among rural and tribal Filipinos.In 2004, Jennings founded Nehemiah Teams, a mission organization focused on young people finishing the Great Commission. Visit www.nehemiahteams.com to learn more.
Look What God Can Do is a book that everyone needs to read. As believers, we know that God is almighty and powerful; but we sometimes lose sight of that when going through trials and tribulations. Look What God Can Do is a strong reminder that God will bring us through every situation and circumstances, not only once, but over and over again. I've often heard the saying, "The Lord will make a way," as a reminder to have faith in what God can do; but I was excited to hear what God has already done. Daniel Wright III (Minister at Restoration Family Center and Entrepreneur) It is an honor to be associated with the initial offering of a new writer. A new writer steps onto the scene, and the world takes notice of their style and content. Erica has a straightforward style, born of her experiences with God, herself, and others. Very rarely is experience vague. Life experiences hit you right between the eyes, and you have no choice but to respond. Normally, it hurts. Erica teaches us that we can experience life's experience with God the Father who is the author of life itself, Jesus Christ who is the example of one who trusted in God's providence, and the Holy Spirit who empowers us with His presence. Therein lies her content. Everyone with breath faces the seemingly arbitrary circumstances of life. Luck, happenstance, and coincidence have no substance. To face life this way is to be tossed back and forth with no grounding. Erica teaches us that life has meaning and purpose. By her stripes, we learn that God actually is a part of our daily lives. Those who follow Jesus understand that all things work together for our good and God's will. Thank you, Erica, for teaching us that faith is the content of life that allows us to face life's trials. You teach us that suffering, doubt, and rejection have meaning and purpose. The meaning and purpose are God's way of molding and shaping His people. Your story actually is the story we all live. Avery C. Brown, D.D. A.M.E (Presiding Elder, Zion Church Denomination) This book tells the story of faith and hope. My goal is that every reader will read this book and no matter where they are in life, to have faith and trust in God and to understand that God loves each of us the same. There is no one that cannot experience his love and his presence. We all have a testimony; this one is mine. When I was given the prophesy by my first Spiritual Father Pastor James Armstrong of New Harvest Christian Center that I would someday write this book, I felt it would happen in two years; but no. God allowed me to experience and live what I was to write. It took twelve years of going through various life trials where God just stretched my faith and me right down to where faith is all I had. I began using nothing but biblical stories. But God showed me through Pastor Dorian Daniels that this is your story, so tell it. This is my testimony of What God Can Do; and I know that whatever God has done for me, he can do for you. I am so excited for our future!
A book on God’s greatness that helps you to trust him, grow in faith and live confidently. What’s the secret to truly trusting God so that we can rest easy at night? How can we have the same faith and confidence as David who said: “In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety” (Ps 4:8)? The answer lies in focusing on God’s greatness. When we consider God’s greatness, we usually tend to think about what God can do. However, this book explores 12 things that God can’t do. They all express aspects of his nature and character which we can embrace with relief, celebrate with joy and worship with awe. You will marvel both at God’s otherness and at how he became one of us in the person of Jesus. Read this book to grow in faith, live with confidence and rest easy at night, trusting in the God who never sleeps.
Look What God Can Do is a heartwarming story of family and faith. Pastor Tom Zobrist shares insights on how God works in our lives, as well as wisdom that he has garnered over decades of service to the Lord as an Air Force recruit, student, minister, husband, father, and friend. This deeply personal story reveals lessons learned over a lifetime of faith and service, with practical Christian advice on topics ranging from marriage and child-rearing to baseball coaching and more. Follow Tom’s journey of faith from his high school days in Morton, Illinois, to game seven of the 2016 World Series, where his son Ben made history as the MVP of the world champion Chicago Cubs. You’ll learn, as Tom and his family have learned, what incredible things God can do if you just let him work through you.
Invite children to embark on another journey to discover more about God and His incredible creation. Based on Louie Giglio's popular messages about science and the Bible, How Great Is Our God shows kids the awe-inspiring connection between the natural world and the God who created it. The bestselling children's devotional Indescribable: 100 Devotions for Kids About God and Science resonated with more than 500,000 kids, parents, and teachers. Now Louie Giglio offers 100 more devotions about God and science that will expand the curiosity of kids ages 6–10. Including amazing scientific facts, beautiful photography, and fun illustrations, How Great Is Our God covers numerous topics: Space and time Earth and weather The human body Animals Plants And more! John 8:12 says, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” This mind-bending, not-so-typical devotional will deepen your kids’ awe and appreciation for God's wild imagination and infinitely creative creation, from the pink lake in Senegal to the Earth's trip around the sun to the water-holding frog that can live up to five years without a drink (what?!). Explore Louie Giglio's other books in the bestselling Indescribable Kids series: Indescribable Indescribable for Little Ones The Wonder of Creation
Discover the wonders of the universe with the Creator. Based on Louie Giglio's popular messages "Indescribable" and "How Great Is Our God," Indescribable: 100 Devotions About God and Science will help kids discover the incredible creation of our indescribable God. Indescribable displays the majesty of creation with scientific findings, photography, and original illustrations. Children who are fascinated with the world around them, nature, and the earth will deepen their faith as they explore God's Word. These 100 devotions encourage awe and appreciation for God's creativity with an in-depth look at these categories: space, galaxies, planets, and stars Earth, geology, oceans, and weather animals, from hummingbirds to dinosaurs our minds, bodies, and imaginations This book is perfect for children, ages 6–10 years old, each devotion features a "Be Amazed" section with fascinating scientific facts hands-on, easy-to-follow STEM activity closing prayer Psalm 19:1 says, "The heavens tell the glory of God. And the skies announce what his hands have made." It's impossible to out-imagine God. He orchestrates time, creates light, and speaks things into existence—from the largest stars to the smallest starfish. God is the powerful, purposeful, personal, and unparalleled Creator. Indescribable: 100 Devotions About God and Science has sold over 500,000 copies! Check out Louie Giglio's other bestselling science devotionals for kids: Indescribable for Little Ones How Great Is Our God The Wonder of Creation
There has never been a more critical time in world history for the church to obey the Great Commission. Technology, research, and resources make finishing this Task a reality in our generation. "Want to" is needed more than "how to." Inspiration many times leads to initiative. This generation needs heroes that will inspire and lead them to give up their small ambitions and selfish pursuits to follow Christ to the unreached and hard to reach. Look Who God Can Use introduces you to ten of these ordinary and extraordinary individuals whom God used mightily to lead their generation. The purpose of this book is to help you look back, learn from the past, and understand the kind of person God uses. In understanding this, it is my prayer that you will find your place and play your part in this Great Epic of making disciples of every people group.
A delightful and uplifting book that surprisingly reveals God's unique promises for each of us. Think God can do anything? Think again. God is all-knowing, all-powerful, and limitless, but despite these characteristics, God is still incapable of many things: things that are against His very nature. In this creative and uplifting book, discover God's nature and His incredible love for YOU. You will be encouraged to know that God can't deceive you, God can't be wrong, God can't allow evil to go unpunished, God can't leave you unfulfilled, God's love can't quit, and so much more. With scripture to back up each statement, you will find relief and joy in the things God can't do.
Hurting people ask heart-felt questions about God and suffering. Some "answers" they receive appeal to mystery: “God’s ways are not our ways”. Some answers say God allows evil for a greater purpose. Some say evil is God's punishment. The usual answers fail. They don't support the truth that God loves everyone all the time. God Can't gives a believable answer to why a good and powerful God doesn't prevent evil. Author Thomas Jay Oord says God’s love is inherently uncontrolling. God loves everyone and everything, so God can't control anyone or anything. This means God cannot prevent evil singlehandedly. God can’t stop evildoers, whether human, animal, organism, or inanimate objects and forces. In God Can't, Oord gives a plausible reason why some are healed, but many others are not. God always works to heal everyone, but sometimes our bodies, organisms, or other creatures do not cooperate with God's healing work. Or the conditions of creation are not right for the healing God wants to do. Some people think God causes or allows suffering to teach us lessons or build our character. God Can't disagrees. Oord says God squeezes good from the evil God didn’t want in the first place. God uses pain and suffering without willing or even allowing it. Most people think God can overcome evil singlehandedly. In God Can't, Oord says God needs cooperation for love to reign now and later. This leads to a better view of the afterlife called “relentless love.” It rejects traditional ideas of heaven, hell, and annihilation. Relentless love holds to the possibility all creatures and all creation will respond to God’s love. God Can't is written in understandable language. As a world-renown theologian, Thomas Jay Oord brings credibility to the book’s radical ideas. He explains these ideas through true stories, illustrations, and scripture. God Can't is for those who want answers to tragedy, abuse, and other evils that make sense! What They're Saying... “If conventional notions of God make less and less sense to you, you’ll find Thomas Jay Oord’s new book a breath of fresh air. Simply put, “God Can’t” presents an understanding of God that thoughtful, ethical people can believe in.” -- Brian D. McLaren, author of The Great Spiritual Migration "I did not want this book to end. I wish Dr. Oord had written it 100 years ago, or 1000 years ago... To find your understanding of life and your love for God renewed, read this book." -- Dr. Karen Strand Winslow, Ph.D., Biblical and Jewish Studies Professor of Bible, Azusa Pacific University "As a clinical psychologist working with people in trauma, I owe Thomas Jay Oord an enormous debt of gratitude for recasting the so-called problem of evil in terms that are conceptually satisfying, theologically consistent, and pastorally liberating.” -- Dr Roger Bretherton- Principal Lecturer at the University of Lincoln (UK), Chair of the British Association of Christians in Psychology “Victims of trauma sometimes hear theological responses that imply their suffering is somehow “God’s will." A more careful theological reflection on the nature of the power of a God who is love can help. Oord gives us a clear and compelling alternative in this profoundly insightful and admirably concrete and accessible book.” -- Dr. Anna Case-Winters, Professor of Theology at McCormick Theological Seminary “I know of no book that speaks to suffering with the depth of theological sophistication and psychological sensitivity as God Can’t. This book is a rare combination of depth and accessibility, truly written for the wounded. I recommend it to my students, parishioners, and therapy clients.” -- Dr. Brad D. Strawn, Professor of the Integration of Psychology and Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary
