It's a question that many parents might ask their children on the way home from church. But a closer study of biblical worship reveals that a better question might be "What did God get out of your worship today?"
Five Minutes with Jesus provides bursts of inspiration for every reader’s relationship with Jesus. Brief but profound, these daily readings from Sheila Walsh will help busy people draw close to Him and walk with Him throughout the day. It will become clear that, even in the midst of a busy lifestyle, every minute we spend in the powerful presence of Jesus makes a difference in our lives!
In My Bones Waxed Old the third book in the Roaring All the Day Long series Prophetess O.W. Petcoff continues to explore Psalms 32:3, which reads, "When I kept silence, my bones waxed old through my roaring all the day long." In this book Prophetess Petcoff discusses spiritual osteoporosis and how to repair dry, brittle bones in our spiritual bodies.Through the Roaring series, Prophetess Petcoff presents a microscopic view of Psalms 32:3 and explores the silencing or constraint of a gift or calling. This series offers comprehensive spiritual insight and revelatory intricacies surrounding some causes of spiritual repression, frustration and stagnation particularly in the lives of Prophetic People. Gleaning from divine revelation and personal experiences, Prophetess Petcoff places the reader on the path to spiritual release. Via the pages of these books, the reader will journey into prophetic whens, through the silence of the limbs, beyond spiritual osteoporosis, past the roaring roses and, ultimately, into the place of his or her Prophetic Destiny.
Our bodies need nourishment for physical health and so do our souls. The Word of God provides nourishment for our spiritual health and growth as followers of Jesus Christ. But many people are not aware of the awe-inspiring and worship-provoking majesty of the multitude of names and titles of God. This devotional guide will help you meditate more fully on Gods greatness from a theological perspective. Through Scripture, you will come to a deeper understanding of God as Architect, Alpha, Beloved Son, Bread of Life, Consuming Fire, Everlasting Rock, and many more. Yet, these varying names are but a small reflection of Gods total being. Through opportunities for reflection, prayer, and worshipful meditation, Glory in His Name is sure to be an excellent source of inspiration to you for years to come. In Glory in His Name, Dr. Wil Chevalier takes you systematically through the Bible, introducing you to the names and titles of our Heavenly Father in a progression that will increase your faith, allow you to know God better, understand what He has done for you, and enrich your knowledge of how He cares for you as a believer. Working through the selections and taking time to write out your thoughts can change your spiritual life for the better. Harold J. Sala, Ph.D., Founder, Guidelines International
This journey into the names and titles of God will inspire you in your pursuit of a deeper walk with God, one that overflows with hope, joy, and greater passion for our Savior (our glorious Lord Jesus) and awe of our wonderful heavenly Father. Both thought-provoking and heart-stirring, this devotional study and reference book to the more than five hundred different names and titles of God will encourage your heart and enlarge it to love and adore Him all the more. The joy of knowing and loving Him will flood your soul! The insights stir both the mind and spirit. His commitment to the material is exhaustive. While you will probably not want to read this book all at once, over time it can change your life forever. It will help you pray. It will help you in your relationship with God. I trust this man and I am grateful for his gift to the Church, the body of our Lord Jesus Christ. - Robert Tuttle, Jr., retired professor of world Christianity, Asbury Seminary This book will surely empower Gods people to love Him more. - Mike Bickle, director of International House of Prayer
For churches who prefer the beauty and accuracy of the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, inexpensive but high-quality editions have been difficult to find. Until now. Hendrickson's new "NRSV Pew Bible" combines thoughtfully designed features with a surprisingly affordable price. Boasting better-grade paper, clear and readable type, three pages of updated color maps, and a presentation page, this is a beautifully crafted Bible as well as the most affordable one on the market. - Superior quality at an unbeatable price - Three classic colors--burgundy, black, and blue--complement any sanctuary interior. - Hardcover, 912 pages, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" - Color maps and presentation page This pew Bible's attractive and sturdy binding will give years of dependable service. It's also designed to lie flatter when opened--so it's more comfortable to hold, won't spring shut like a cheaper binding. This is the choice for churches who require good looks, durability, and outstanding value.
In this engaging and authoriative work you will learn the key to maximizing your full life on earth, why God placed man in the garden of Eden, The purpose and priority of the presence of God, the seven dimensions of praise, the purpose and power of personal and corporate worship, how to practice and protect the presence of God in your life, and much much more. This amazing book will equip and prepare you to move from ritual to a dynamic relationship, from form to fullness, and will ignite your passion for God's presence.
Readers will enjoy the NRSV's contemporary, literal translation and the easy-to-read text. Churches that reference the Apocrypha in liturgy and worship will appreciate the quality and price of these outstanding editions for presentation, and outreach.