There is much beauty in the makingWhat if God called you to do the most humble, unseen work and that it would cause you to kneel and wrestle and question and dig and till the uncultivated ground of your soul, but it would be done on your knees with Love kneeling right beside you?What if a lot of the answers you were looking for required nothing but simple childlike faith, that the wisdom found would be contrary to what you thought, and it would require your dreams and desires to be buried in the dirt, your hands to be emptied, and your soul to water it in worship as you planted it all? What if the promise of a new day keeps arising, and you see that, again and again, when your single seed dies, it has the ability to produce many more, and that the wind will help you carry those seeds over hills and through valleys, uncovering an uncommon beauty, redeeming everything in its time?What if an abundant, blessed life means living this process over and over but that the fruit will last forever, and the result will be one where your roots grow deep and your branches stretch high, all for the benefit of others and the beautiful glory of heaven?It's time to plant your seed.
Ana was extremely frustrated by her restricted lifestyle in rural Bolivia. She often resented being a girl because she had to mind the family's animals, instead of frequently going to school like her brothers. She also hated all the meaningless religious duties she had to fulfil weekly.When her family moved to the city because of economic pressure, she abruptly discovered that regular school attendance was no picnic. In the face of racial prejudice, hurtful comments and bullying, she realizes she needs the Lord's help and strength to dare to be different and start a wonderful new life.
To grant those who mourn in Zion, Giving them a garland instead of ashes, The oil of gladness instead of mourning, The mantle of praise instead of a spirit of fainting.So they will be called oaks of righteousness, The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified. Isaiah 61:3Christ's Passion - Hope and Comfort Through Miscarriage is an intimate recount from Heide L. Wright as she journeyed her way through grief to healing after three miscarriages.Sharing raw emotion, heartfelt poetry and a delicate testimony, Christ's Passion is an honest artistry not only for healing, but additionally for readers to discover an even greater love.Presented with virtue, the delightful imagery complements the gentle tone that whispers hope throughout the words that grace each sentiment. Furthermore, this sincere book creates an opportunity for the reader to reflect on their own personal journey through the included journal and reflection space.Christ's Passion - Hope and Comfort Through Miscarriage is a must read for anyone experiencing the devastation of loss.
Knowing God as our Father is a key to being who we really are. In knowing the Father for who he is, we aspire to be like him and increasingly reflect his character and values as true sons and daughters. The 'Father-life' that flows from him then becomes a dynamic life-force in us that produces many types of good fruit. See how the Father's love and holiness are integrated and how he meets us with both total acceptance and high ideals.Discover how biblical terms such as 'adoption' and being a 'child' and 'heir' of God are all connected with growth, maturity, and adulthood.Understand how our righteousness in Christ gives us much more than right legal standing with the Father. It also calls and empowers us to live well with God and others.Explore practical insights for living well, including the power of giving and receiving, the art of viewing others with the Father's eyes of grace, and how to find freedom in trusting submission to the Father.
You are under attack!We are living in an age where anxiety is rampant and in the Christian life the Bible warns that the devil is like a roaring lion looking for his next victim. One of his key tactics is to attack your faith in God by producing fear. Fear left unchecked produces a flight response creating anxiety leading to panic attacks.Dr. Robert Bakss has had 24 years of personal experience with mental illness as he has supported his wife, Jenny, in her struggle with Bipolar Disorder. He is no stranger to the effects of anxiety and panic attacks and has helped his wife and many others manage and overcome the debilitating effects of anxiety.Anxiety and panic attacks are the unwelcome visitors many of us can do without. The dread of having an attack is an awful feeling and often compounds the problem. At times coming out of seemingly nowhere, panic attacks transform the ordinary world of everyday life into a nightmare of anxiety and suffering. Dr. Bakss biblically addresses this issue and provides theological and practical strategies to deal with anxiety.
If you have not looked around lately, the world is rejecting Christianity en masse. That is, true Biblical Christianity. America upholds Muslims and criticizes Christians. I never thought I would see the day this could happen in America, but we are living in it. The world does not like what we stand for or against. They do not want purity and holiness, which limits their immoral activities and that creates agitation towards believers.Everything is upside down in our society. Some want to reduce our police forces while allowing rioters to burn down our cities in the name of social justice. They want the right to kill innocent babies they do not want and it has become a pagan ritual, much like the Israelites who sacrificed their babies to a false god. Take for example the uproar that ensued from the decision of the US Supreme Court on striking down Roe vs Wade. Demon oppression is growing in our society.But God.In For What It's Worth, Dr. Ken Lewis examines the church and its effectiveness in a world that is aggressively rejecting our message. Should we change our message to attract a lost world, or should we stay faithful and true to the Word of God? Many have changed the message to accommodate a sinful world, but For What It's Worth makes the case for remaining Biblically sound.
Despite a happy, loving start to life, some dire choices in Kerryn's teens sent this young Australian woman into a wild path of destruction.Given less than two hours to live, with heart and kidney failure, a result of complications of a drug related disease, Kerryn's story is one that leaves the reader astounded.In a brutally honest account, Kerryn describes the terrifying scenes she witnessed as she spiralled into the dark world of drug addiction. Chilling stories of O.D.s, drug and alcohol fuelled fights, months spent gravely ill in hospital and of hope almost lost, fill the pages.Having miraculously survived two close encounters with death and several O.D.s Kerryn discovered a faith and embarked on a spiritual journey that has changed the direction of her life forever.**First released in 2010, this story has already impacted many lives, and paved the way for Kerryn's compelling School Drug & Alcohol Presentation and other related speaking engagements.
I thought my life meant nothing at all...All this energy we have been given: what is it for...It's centrally about relationship..."I knew I had to reconnect for real with that hope...""I saw all of this, and yet I could not forgive myself.""The service blew our socks off.""But how is anyone going to believe me if I say that this is the best that ever happened?"Five people tell five stories of five good reasons to live, added to the insights Greg Pearce has gained over a pastor's life time.Kate McSkimming, Rae, Rob Christie, Barry Latter and Pauline Overbeeke met each other at Sunset Rock Church, Stirling, SA.
"This is a wonderful tour guide that points us to the beauty, truth and relevance of Jesus. It is a precious resource that allows us to stand back and gaze across the Gospels at the miracles of Jesus and the perfect, sinless and suffering-free future kingdom to which they point. I pray this book brings much delight in Jesus and puts spiritual wind in your sails." Andy Pearce Senior Minister - Rockingham Anglican ChurchThroughout history, Jesus' miracles have had a seductive pull on the human psyche. But what miracles did Jesus perform? How was He able to do so? Where did His power come from? Why did He perform them anyway? Why did His miraculous wonders create such intense controversy among the Jews? How are Jesus' miracles relevant for us today?Those who take the time to work through the 42, two-page studies, will find answers not only to these questions, but discover so much more about the amazing occurrences that are The Miracles of Jesus. Richard G. Berlach PhD MDiv FACE is a retired university professor residing in Western Australia.
We are just over three years into a pandemic that has greatly impacted all facets of society. Wearing masks, social distancing and lockdowns have redefined our world. Our memory of what used to be a "free and safe" world has very quickly been blurred out by this event. There's a sense of helplessness and hopelessness as many are left disillusioned and confused.This then poses the question, what does it mean to be free, and what are my fundamental rights as a human? Andrew examines the first few chapters of the scriptures and shares seven fundamental rights and duties from the Creator to all humans.A graduate of medical science in 2010, a youth leader and now a pastor, Andrew is most passionate about serving the Lord's Will and bringing His freedom to humanity.
In recent decades the distinctiveness of the English spoken in Australia has been recognized by the publication of dictionaries and grammars of Australian English. Given the widely acknowledged role played by Christianity in the colonizing of Australia by the British, and in the subsequent development of the nation, it is appropriate that the New Testament writings should also be available in Australian English.Under the Southern Cross is the first published translation of the complete New Testament from the Greek language in which it was composed into the everyday English used in Australia.The translator, who lectured in New Testament at tertiary level for three decades, is a passionate advocate of translations which convey as accurately as possible the meaning and message of the original authors of the twenty-seven writings making up the New Testament in contemporary and intelligible language.The basis for the translation is the most recent edition of the scholarly Greek text published by the German Bible Society and distributed throughout the world by the United Bible Societies.
Prayer is the way that we as Christians relate to God. When we develop our friendship with Him, we begin to understand more about Him. If we approach God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, with sincerity, we will discover prayer is priceless.A relationship with God is as relevant today as it was in Biblical times. We all have experiences of longing and loneliness, or joy and thankfulness. Whatever we face, we can talk to God the Father and to the Lord Jesus Christ.When They Prayed takes you on a journey where people like Abraham and Hannah prayed, just as Laurel, James and Kelly, people of our times, have prayed. We can do the same - and this powerful book will show you how.
Growing into his teenage years, James Moody was wrestling with his doubt for whether God was real or questioning if his faith was enough to believe. He started battling through mysterious health issues that showed no improvements and was eventually diagnosed with cancer as a teenager.At the footsteps of all this, James laid it before God and asked Him to do what only God can do in his life. This is the story of his fight with cancer and how God worked out the details through it all; as God can do in your own personal battles and crisis of faith.This is the life-inspiring story that will lift your faith to new heights.
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