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For decades, the Book of Job has held universal appeal because it is often described as a book of integrity, loyalty, and patience. Begin reading and you''ll discover that this man who lost everything is far from exercising these attributes. His thinking patterns are far from positive and he has a multitude of questions. To exacerbate the situation, even his three friends seem to be against him as they challenge the sin that must be in his life-this is why he has suffered so much loss. Maybe you feel like Job. Like Job, you might feel depressed, rejected, inadequate, and helpless in your situation or with others. Like Job, maybe the people in your life don''t understand your thoughts, feelings, and situations and don''t truly show empathy to you. Like Job, you have a plethora of questions and you need answers from God. Author Wendell Ford leads us on a journey that explores the human existence where life constantly asks "Why?" Ford explains that Job is an agent toward┬╖      a source of personal revelation;┬╖      a deep well that expounds on our trials and foibles;┬╖      building our understanding and strength.Job: The Power of Negative Thinking is for readers who often contemplate their existence in the world, why bad things always happen to them, or how they can find acceptance with others, and the author''s goal is to help readers harness their negative thoughts to discover all the good things God has for them.

"Astoria is the gateway by the sea, and Portland is the gateway by land. I suspect that Astoria will not be quiet and obscure for long." -George FlavelAstoria, Oregon, owes its existence as much to a little-known ship captain as its namesake, John Jacob Astor. Captain George Flavel happened upon the ramshackle village at the mouth of the Columbia River in the fall of 1849, bringing goods during the California Gold Rush. As he subsequently captained and piloted three different ships along the Pacific coast, he learned that the perilous Columbia River Bar, the "graveyard of the Pacific," barred the entrance to most mariners. Hazards abounded. Tides and currents merged with the river''s flow, storms, and winds to produce towering waves and an ever-shifting bar-a living, breathing peril to lives, shipping, and cargo. But Flavel recognized that a wise and knowledgeable pilot could master this peril and possibly build a career and a future.On the basis of his knowledge and sailing experience, the State of Oregon commissioned Flavel as a pilot. Then appointed harbormaster by Astoria, Flavel and the piloting team he built successfully guided hundreds of ships into the port over more than thirty years. Marrying the daughter of his boardinghouse host, he built businesses on the waterfront and increasingly led in his community and on the city council and school board, and he devoted his personal and professional life to his adopted home.Jon Drury, upon discovering that no book had been written about one of the most influential persons in Astoria''s history, remedies that with this account, which showcases Flavel''s courage, inspiring character, and professional excellence. The Flavel House, a must-see in Astoria, showcases the captain, his career, and the home his family built in the community they loved.

Reading this book by John Bullock is like getting together with an old friend. You will be encouraged and enriched. This is more than a good read; it is a roadmap to an awesome life. ¿Chaplain W. T. Permenter, LTC, USA, Retired Do you long to know God? Not just head knowledge, but to really know God the way Moses did? Are you willing to risk what you think you know about God to dig deeper into His Word? In Seeing with Fresh Eyes, John Bullock dares to ask the hard questions-and lets the Bible answer them without preconceived impressions.In this journey to deeper faith, in which no sincere query is off the table, the author approaches Scripture as though having never read it before and leads the reader beyond the familiar to new insights into how amazing, personal, and real God is. In Seeing with Fresh Eyes readers will discover thatGod is more good than they've been told,His salvation is more thorough than imagined, andthe source of all truth is God, who unlocks wisdom, life, and freedom for all who search with an open heartBullock writes for Christians longing for a deeper relationship with God-those who are willing to risk what they think they know to discover what the Bible really says. He also speaks to those who have become disenchanted with the Christianity they see around them that doesn't match what the Bible describes. Beginning in Genesis, Bullock wrestles with his questions and digs deep to uncover scriptural truths. Seeing with Fresh Eyes is a thought-provoking read suitable for personal or group study.

Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into Jim and June McConnell's adoption and foster parenting journey-the joys, sorrows, challenges, and everything in between.When Jim and his wife, June, decided to become foster parents, they had no idea of the journey ahead of them. Excited to love and help kids, they welcomed numerous foster children into their home. They could never have imagined the unique challenges they would face dealing with the foster care systems intended to help those children.Unable to have children of their own, Jim and June sought to adopt, which opened up a whole new world of love, joy, and challenges-including what they would learn firsthand about fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS).With a conversational tone, Jim shares the joys of welcoming foster and adopted children into his home. He details how things did not always go as planned, the adjustments they made, and the wisdom he and June learned along the way. Included is a section to help readers understand the symptoms and destructive effects of prenatal alcohol and drug use.Insightful, instructive, transparent, and entertaining, The Never-Ending Joys of Parenting will help-and inspire-all parents in their child-rearing journey.

What is your deepest desire?No matter who you are, something inside yearns for more in life. Many search for that “more” through position, status, money, or relationships. But God’s “more” is much better than anything you find in the world. He wants you to have the full and abundant life found in Jesus Christ. As God led the Israelites on to their Promised Land, he leads you to your personal promises through a relationship with him.This journey is not just about getting somewhere or taking hold of something. It’s also about an adventure with someone—Jesus himself. It’s about Jesus fulfilling his plans for you, in you, and through you. In More to This Life,  Armstrong unfolds the biblical story of the Israelites’ trek from slavery to the Promised Land and shows you how to reach your own promised land by living according to God’s principles.More to This Life will help you answer these tough questions:How can I discover God’s purpose for my life?How can I know God is leading my decisions?What if God’s calling on my life looks impossible?What can I do to prepare for a breakthrough?If God is with me, why do I have setbacks?Can God still use me after I’ve failed him?Armstrong will challenge and encourage you to embark on a journey with Jesus so you can experience more in your life.

Pride was the first sin.  It occurred when Satan said “I will ascend to the heavens…..I will make myself like the most high God.” Pride can keep us from discovering God’s purpose for us.  In The Tree one tree, so proud and admired by other trees in the forest, finds itself cut down, carted off and stripped of its branches.  It’s only then that it is reborn and discovers its purpose—to hold in its arms God’s most prized possession.

Sometimes we can feel like we’re on a journey, moving down a road toward an unknown destination.  We may find ourselves questioning where that journey will lead and whether the destination will be worth the trip.  Some journeys are easy and some more difficult.  Sometimes they can be very lonely.  Though it would be nice to have others with us, many times God has us traveling those roads without anyone but Him.  We learn to trust Him. We learn our purpose.  We build our faith. When we finally reach our destination, we may find there were others also on a journey.  Perhaps they were sharing the same road or traveling down a different road, but we soon discover that each of us was searching for the same God-inspired destiny.Maybe you’re on a lonely journey. Perhaps, like a vine with thorns, people seem to keep their distance because they don’t want pain or entanglements; however, God is there.  He can use the most unlikely encounters and circumstances to move you along the path He has prepared for you.As The Vine demonstrates, our God has an amazing journey for each of us. Although different, the destination is the same—to know Him intimately and to experience His love and grace.

We all have dreams for our lives, our futures; however, our plans may not be God’s plan for us.  Sometimes God must refine us by fire in order to mold us into people He can use for His purpose.What if a simple lump of iron, which could be molded into something regal, honored and admired such as a sword or a medal, is instead molded into an ordinary item—a nail.  Nails are used for repairing, building and everyday unremarkable activities; however, what if one nail finds its purpose unexpectedly in a very unusual place?  What if it finds itself as part of the most important event in history?

And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever-the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. The words of Jesus in John chapters 14-16 describe the foundational truth about the Holy Spirit's coming and His desire to work in and through us. Yet the Holy Spirit is practically unknown by many pastors and the average believer. If you have set the Holy Spirit aside or if He seems a silent partner, then this book will revolutionize your thinking. The Holy Spirit was sent by God at Jesus's request to powerfully minister to believers, and the whole purpose of the Holy Spirit is to lead believers into a real, intimate relationship with the Father and Son. In Power Up you will learn about this third Person of the Godhead in the following ways: Knowing the Person of the Holy Spirit Understanding who Satan is and his mission for your life Learning how Jesus emptied Himself and depended on the Holy Spirit Seeing the Holy Spirit's ministries in your life Recognizing the uses of the armor of God Realizing the amazing influence you can have in today's world Experiencing what is key to your spiritual success and growth Implementing practical principles from God's Word The author offers a heart-study on the Holy Spirit, designed to bolster your faith and to help you carve a grace-filled path toward a lifelong service to God and others-by listening to the Holy Spirit. Each chapter includes an encouraging prayer to help steward a thankful heart for what God has designed for your life.

In this new war, the battlefield of the mind, hope would become my new ammunition, and the mission field would be the centerpiece of my new battlefield. A proud Marine since right out of high school, Aaron Quinonez (Sgt Q) was trained to fight the enemy and was prepared for war. When he volunteered for a combat tour in Iraq, little did he know his real battle would be fought in his mind. After eight years of military service, Sgt Q suffered from depression, anger, and panic attacks and was diagnosed with PTSD. He nearly ended his own life in the parking lot of a church, where later he was redeemed by Jesus Christ, who gave him a new life. Sgt Q traded the battlefield for the mission field and found healing and purpose through building homes and churches, feeding children, and supplying precious hope to struggling communities worldwide. God then called him to form QMissions, a pathway for veterans-Sgt Q's fellow warfighters-to replace the battle scars of their minds with the joy of serving. In Healing thru Service, you'll find: personal recons-Sgt Q's anecdotes and adventures scientific research on recovering from PTSD and using hope to create new, positive triggers the award-winning step-by-step process of healing through mission service, leading to a life of gratitude, fulfillment, and purpose Although originally aimed at struggling veterans, this book also offers help for anyone in crisis and may be your ticket to a more fulfilled life.

You’re worthless, Shannon. This marriage is worthless. I deserve to be happy. We’re done!Andrew’s cruel words have haunted Shannon for months . . . through the divorce, a move to a new town, a new job, new friends. And then she meets Max, who just might be the antidote she needs to recover completely. Until Andrew shows up again, ready to reconcile. And Shannon feels obligated to give him another chance.As Andrew’s attention becomes more demanding and more deceptive, Shannon’s new friend, Rose, speaks truth and peace into her broken life. But Rose has her own secrets, and they’re about to catch up with her.When it all comes crashing down, can either of them trust God enough to let Him showcase the perfect imperfections of their lives?

Every follower of Jesus has a sincere desire to share God’s love with others. We want to tell friends and family about who Jesus is, what he means to us, and all he has done for them. Deep in our hearts we have a burning passion to pass on the good news we have received. But, where do we start? We want to share our faith, but we don’t want it to feel awkward, uncomfortable, or unnatural … for them or for us! Organic Outreach for Ordinary People - Tamil will help you shape a personal approach to passing on the good news of Jesus in natural ways. This is not a system or a program. It’s a collection of biblical practices that you can incorporate into your life starting today. You can begin right where God has placed you. You can share the love and message of Jesus in a way that fits exactly how God has wired you.In this practical and easy-to-read book, Kevin Harney offers the tools needed to reach out with God’s love in organic ways. In these pages you will discover that sharing the good news of Jesus can be as natural as talking about your favorite sports team or telling a friend about a wonderful new restaurant. On the golf course, over coffee, while taking a walk—anywhere and everywhere—become a bearer of grace. Share the amazing love of God. Tell the life-changing story of Jesus. Discover ordinary ways to communicate God’s love and the message of salvation—naturally.Reading Organic Outreach for Ordinary People will…Set you free from the fear of telling others about Jesus.Prepare you to help family and friends come to faith in Jesus.Offer creative approaches to sharing your faith in non-offensive ways.Launch you into natural conversations about spiritual things.Equip you with five simple ways to share the message of Jesus.

Nearly all churches and ministries consider themselves dedicated to evangelism, and many explicitly include outreach in their mission statements. But many are not actually bearing fruit. Kevin Harney diagnoses this problem and offers guidance for multiplying the outreach impact of churches. Organic Outreach for Churches - Hindi provides direction for local congregations to weave evangelism into the fabric of the church. Commitment to the Great Commission is not simply about sending money and prayers to missions or holding occasional events to reach out (although these things are good).Organic outreach happens when evangelistic vision and action become the domain of every ministry and the commitment of every person in the congregation. This will not happen accidentally. There is huge spiritual and practical resistance to such changes. But the only way evangelism will become an organic part of a church is when every leader and each member is gripped by a commitment to proclaiming the gospel.This book is a roadmap for Christians, Pastors, Board members, and all leaders who wish to infuse evangelistic passion into every aspect of their church’s life.Using Organic Outreach for Ordinary Churches as a tool in your ministry will…Grow your church through equipping members to share their faith.Empower believers to reach their family and friends with the gospel.Prepare your church members with a number of distinct ways to share the message of Jesus.Set your congregation free from the fear of telling others about Jesus.

Nearly all churches and ministries consider themselves dedicated to evangelism, and many explicitly include outreach in their mission statements. But many are not actually bearing fruit. Kevin Harney diagnoses this problem and offers guidance for multiplying the outreach impact of churches. Organic Outreach for Churches - Tamil provides direction for local congregations to weave evangelism into the fabric of the church. Commitment to the Great Commission is not simply about sending money and prayers to missions or holding occasional events to reach out (although these things are good).Organic outreach happens when evangelistic vision and action become the domain of every ministry and the commitment of every person in the congregation. This will not happen accidentally. There is huge spiritual and practical resistance to such changes. But the only way evangelism will become an organic part of a church is when every leader and each member is gripped by a commitment to proclaiming the gospel.This book is a roadmap for Christians, Pastors, Board members, and all leaders who wish to infuse evangelistic passion into every aspect of their church’s life.Using Organic Outreach for Ordinary Churches - Tamil as a tool in your ministry will…Grow your church through equipping members to share their faith.Empower believers to reach their family and friends with the gospel.Prepare your church members with a number of distinct ways to share the message of Jesus.Set your congregation free from the fear of telling others about Jesus.

A woman may have many names and many titles, but “widow” is not necessarily one she plans for. And when the unexpected happens, she is thrust into the role of being the captain of her ship, the decision-maker, and the one solely responsible for the direction of her and her family’s future. The emotions a widow experiences as she faces her life from this new position of aloneness are as varied and unique as each widow is. But what all widows share is a calling to be a leader in the midst of the chaos of the death of their husbands.In Widowhood: A Calling to Leadership, Mary Bruce encourages widows to embrace their new role with hope and to unashamedly rely on the resources God provides to sustain them through his Spirit and through his body, the church. She illuminates for church leaders how to direct and mentor widows in their church families and how to provide these women with opportunities to express their new God-given calling of leadership.This book will give you a fresh perspective on widowhood. It will help widows to see the energy they possess as fuel for godly leadership, and it will help church leaders to see their widows as esteemed gifts instead of burdens.