"A quality diamond does not come out of every rough stone, but there is potential for every rough stone to become a quality diamond."People like rough stones, especially Christians, are also bruted, cut, and placed in predicaments that can become difficult to overcome but not impossible. Anyone can be like a diamond, which demands God's intervention to create brilliance in a person. God is ever working in everyone's life to make them His wonderful workmanship. Unfortunately, some do not have what it takes to become a brilliant-cut diamond, only for industrial use. This is what the book is all about. God is forming from carbon (you and me) a diamond (hardest materials) that can become strong to overcome any obstacle in life.
Trevor is a missionary who is... Well, he's weird. And he is also learning to become a true disciple of Jesus Christ. In Weird Disciple, you will read thirty devotionals and fourteen testimonies from Christians all over the world. These thirty short, thought-provoking devotionals will make you think differently from this world. The fourteen testimonies will help remind you that God chooses to use people just like you and even Trevor. So join him in this journey to becoming a weird disciple of Christ.
The Hidden Reality explains the contents of Revelation in respect to our personal lives. In this book, the scriptures are written out, and the language of the study is easy to understand.If you want to know how your life fits in with the prophecy of Revelation, this book is for you. This study will remove the mystery of what you are facing in these end-times and give you the wisdom of how life is to be handled as time progresses. This book will enable you to be part of that multitude that is dressed in white because you understand the hidden reality of the last days and how it touches your own personal life. May you find God's presence in the reading of each page.
God's Word is brought to life as you rejuvenate your body and soul in this ninety-day devotional.Enjoy ninety days of inspiration as you partake in the scripture given each day and are rejuvenated. You will begin to see that nothing in life just happens. Every experience brings about a different perspective on how to view the things that are happening in our lives right now as we walk through our process.Also, rejuvenate your body with one of the daily suggested herbal teas with their many possible benefits while refueling your life with the Word of God in your personal time with Him.Be inspired and renewed daily by the power of God.
Then He said, "Just do better."My book is an autobiography of my life's ups and downs with scriptures I wished I leaned on and scriptures I did. These scriptures of God's Word, along with the Lord's help, kept me out of the devil's control and the pitfalls and dungeons of hell for eternity. Through the mighty Word of God and the loving Spirit of our Lord and Savior, you will see me overcoming the schemes of the devil. In the end, being victorious allowed my mess to be a message.Revelation 12:11 (KJV): "And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death."
K. B. Nam, a Korean American, has called the United States home since 1980. Her gift of writing began in her teens in Korea when she won an award for creative writing in a national competition and earned high hopes from the writer's society. But moving to the States shortly afterwards changed everything; a new language and culture with new expectations. A move that seemed to forever shatter her dreams and future of becoming a writer. Years later, her passion for writing was rekindled. Writing became easy and natural once she overcame her shame and fears. After three decades, she published her first book of poetry titled: The Wild Yonder: A Collection of Poems by K.B. Nam.
The seal is broken.After reading this sentence, you only have ten more days to live.Yes, the countdown starts now!Okay, so you have not been cursed (not by me, anyway). You are not going to die in the next ten days. (I sure hope not!) But are you ready if you do? Are you struggling with the meaning of life? Take this ten-day intensive, self-reflective journey to consider the world, where you are now, where you came from, and where you are going. Don''t live with regret.
When life seems full and moving too fast, the best thing to do is slow down and spend a minute regenerating yourself. Hey! Got a Minute? is a selection of daily devotionals to challenge and encourage the Body of Christ. Each selection is intended to make the reader stop and think about their relationship to God and others within the Body. There are thought-provoking questions and opportunities for open-ended discussion and self-evaluation. Are you looking for rest, encouragement, strength, security, and courage? Father God is close by asking, "e;Hey! Got a minute?"e;
Lord, my world is spinning. Will I ever be able to breathe, to live again? Hope. Faith. Love and loss.Bec and Johnny meet just before their kindergarten year in a small town in southwestern New Mexico. Her family moves to the area to take care of her grandma, Nana, but they soon begin to foster children as well. One foster child, Donovan, joins Bec and Johnny for epic adventures as he learns to face and overcome his fears. Over the years, Johnny wonders if there could possibly be more than just friendship with Bec. Now, he wonders if he will ever be able to live again.
DO YOU BELIEVE?My fellow servant Rich Mason has written what I would call a very powerful challenge to believers in Christianity to hunger and thirst after the life God wants His followers to really live. Through his journey of seeking God, Rich reveals the three areas most Christians fail at: (1) really searching for truth by reading the Scriptures; (2) talking with God and listening for His voice talking back; (3) obeying unequivocally what the Lord calls a believer to do even if it seems difficult. The reader will be challenged by Rich's personal journey with God. I couldn't put the book down.- Pastor Joseph John, DDDo You Believe? is a book that will stir your faith to action. How encouraging to see the miracles of God in Rich's life as he walks in faith, believing God is still on the move! It inspires me to write my own story. I know God's moves; I've seen them in my own life. This book will encourage your faith."e;- Pastor Rich Jones, Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel, Hillsboro, Oregon Founder of Blessors of IsraelThe single most important question of all time for all people, which can set life in a completely new direction, is also a question that every person who has ever lived has to answer for himself or herself. There is no question of greater importance, nor is it a question that anyone can avoid: Do you believe?To the believer: this book will encourage you, strengthen you, and train you for your journey so that you will live your life to the full by living your life full of faith. To the seeker: this book will point a way forward to the real living truth. And to the unbeliever: this book will challenge you to identify and really answer the questions that are your barriers to belief.What comes next is not just my story, my tiny drop of water in this massive ocean, but a small take at the full story God tells from the perspective of an average person (me) and many other people encountering the undeniable.
Learn the six magic words to send any bully away!Ella is excited about the first day of school, but her high spirits are dashed when a new student named Chase begins to taunt her about the birthmark on the side of her face.But just when it seems that the bully has gotten the best of her, Ella receives unexpected advice and strength from her sister. She goes forward with a plan to help herself and all the children in her school who are confronted by bullies. Does Ella have what it takes to make a bully miracle come true?
Are you ready to break the cycle of failure, fear, and rejection?I don't know why God chose and constantly chooses to fight for me, but I am so glad that He does. I don't deserve His love and mercy. I know that I will stumble and fall, but I am falling forward. When I fall hard on my face, all I have to do is look up and reach for the hand that is laid out before me. He never let go; it has always been me. This time around, though, His grip on my hand is firm because it's not just Him holding on. I am holding on too.
There is a common enemy for all who serve and protect on the front lines. Whether you're in law enforcement, firefighting, emergency medical service, corrections, or hospital emergency room staff, you will encounter this enemy at some point in your career. The questions are why we do it, how do we face it, and how do we overcome it.Decisions regarding alcohol, drugs, sex, power, and negligence are all attacks we face by this common enemy. This book will allow all those in public service to reflect on battles they will face throughout their careers and thereafter. Use this tool to help you combat what could end your career, or worse, end your life.
What if almost everything you thought you knew about life and living turned out to be wrong? If given a second chance, would you do things differently?In October of 2007, Catherine Butte had a supernatural encounter on a rural farm in southwest Georgia that forever changed her life. In the Company of Saints and Sinners chronicles her life before and after and demonstrates how one night with the living God can change everything. The same thing can happen to you. "For God does not show favoritism" (Romans 2:11, NLT).Be encouraged by the power of God to break chains of addiction, depression, and suicide.Gain insight and revelation knowledge as you experience the awe and wonder of the supernatural.Receive the love and acceptance that God Himself longs to show you.
A life that is touched by Jesus is a life that will be transformed forever! He gives hope for the hopeless and strength for the faint-hearted.You can be set free from bondages and strongholds and live a life of victory when you learn about Jesus' unconditional love for you.I know what it feels like to give up on God! Yes, I've also checked into "e;trying to find love in all the wrong places"e; hotel. I understand deeply and personally how it feels to be a prisoner, bound by so many fears and strongholds. I've tried to break free by my own efforts, only to find myself making more mistakes and failing even more. It left me questioning if God would ever be able to love me, forgive me, and if I would ever be able to be used by Him.If you can relate, then this book is for you. In the pages of this book, you will learn:How God can transform you and deliver you from strongholds and bondages;How to uses Scriptures to wage war against your adversary and reign in life;Prayers to help you express your thoughts to God;How to gain a better understanding of God's unconditional love for you;How to identify roots of strongholds and how they can be uprooted forever;The author's personal encounter with strongholds and how she was set free.
As I traveled down this road called life, my choices made it a hard road to travel. But my Heavenly Father and Lord Jesus Christ turned it into a road to heaven.It is my hope that while reading this book, eyes will be opened to the ways of our Heavenly Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. That they can take both the good and bad things in a person's life to fulfill God's will in their life. Jesus takes a person that the world sees as unusable and uses them to fulfill His will, like He did with Saul, who became the Apostle Paul. If they only open their eyes, Jesus Christ will lead them down the road to heaven.
If not now, then when?As a Christian who has spent most of her life in church, I felt it was time to speak up and speak out against the religious mentality that has plagued many of our churches and driven so many people away from God. It is time we stop sweeping these negative encounters under the rug and instead start speaking out against them. In this two-part book, you will find my personal testimony and learn how to clean up your churches in order to receive the end-time harvest while also learning about current events and what we must do in order to save our great nation.
Hesed God's Love and Kindness is the second most important book you will ever read, the first book being the Holy Bible.This is a divinely inspired book that will save millions of souls from eternal death. Hesed God's Love and Kindness is an intimate relationship between God and His sons and daughters.Get ready to feed your mind, will, and emotions through your relationship with Father God and His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ the Messiah.Jesus said these words to Thomas, "e;I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me"e; (John 14:6, NKJV). This is the most effective book to learn about the character of the Most High God.
Have you ever wondered if someone invisible has intervened in your life? My personal journey to happiness and astonishment came from the depths of anger and depression. This happened through life-changing insights and truths. Believe me when I say there are invisible powers at work in your life, whether you believe in them or not. And incredible as it sounds, you can call on them for help. Come with me on my journey, and I will share these truths with you. They continue to bless me, and my hope and prayer are that they will do the same for you. Does Jesus and angels and demons exist? Are there invisible forces at work behind the scenes?Can a life be changed 180 degrees?
A Mighty Heavy Cross: the story of an overcomer.Emmanuel has a problem. Denzel-the class bully-and his friends delight in making his life miserable. How does a ten-year-old deal with the challenges of peer pressure and uphold his Christian values? Find out how Emmanuel overcomes his struggle and becomes a light to his enemies.
What a Joy it is to have a special friend named Jesus! Are you a child who needs a friend that will ALWAYS be there to listen? Or are you an adult who knows a child who might need motivation to feel special. Well, open these pages to come on a journey with Love''bird as she shares her special friend with you and the secret to communicating with this very special friend at any time . Love ''bird meets JESUS and so can you...
Search me thoroughly O God, and know my heart; Test me and know my anxious thoughts. (Psalm 139:23 AMP) This book is for the seeker of great treasure and absolute truth! It has been written for all the kids: young, old, and in between. Most importantly, the words on these pages are especially for people who desire a real relationship with the creator of the universe. May this book be a blessing to all who come into contact with it. Blessed [anticipating God's presence, spiritually mature] are the pure in heart [those with integrity, moral courage, and godly character], for they will see God. (Matthew 5:8 AMP)
Stink Bug is little, but he carries a powerful weapon!Meet the Lonely Little Stink Bug who takes a giant leap of faith to find a friend. Unaware of all the dangers that lie ahead, he takes the first steps along the path toward the pond. Many of the creatures aren't expecting such a powerful greeting from such a little bug. Little Stink Bug is not about to give up or give in during this difficult time. His loving mother assures him that there is something very special about him. She encourages him to keep looking, so he can have a lucky day.
Life is hard!Are you taking care of an elderly parent, a terminally ill family member, dealing with a child with addiction problems or depression?Weeping endures for the night, and joy comes in the morning.Joy Comes in the Morning is a thirty-one-day devotional to help you on your journey through life. Daily Bible verses and a short daily devotion to encourage you, pointing you to Jesus as the answer.
Imagine gaining the knowledge for your best life now after salvation?You have things you must do when you are born again! That's right, you can explore the wisdom of the life-changing must do's in Born Again, Now What? Ten Basic Things to Do After Salvation! In this life altering book, best-selling author, Noreen N. Henry, helps you to define the personal success of being born again. Her message is simple, yet transformative. Begin learning today by digging into the biblical revelations Noreen declares and learn to live your life's journey by the great things of God.
Have you noticed the gap between the status quo and healthy biblical Christianity? Will you let God break your heart for what breaks His heart? What if, instead of being so isolated, we came together as united groups to glorify Jesus and spread His love?Most Bible studies about following Jesus, especially in the Western culture, focus on the individual, but Every Group challenges us to unite as family. Jesus' longest prayer in the Bible, in John 17, is a fervent cry for us to glorify God through our oneness. Jesus desires that His followers collaborate and transform our families and communities through the power of the Holy Spirit.This 10-week transformative journey includes Scripture, repentance, restoration, and fresh vision. Because God loves you so deeply, He will develop your faith and teach you how to be a doer of His Word in a culture that has wandered from Him. God has called us out of being defeated, sleepy, and intimidated, to shine His light in creative and colossal ways. Topics include:Learning how to abide with Jesus together throughout the weekListening to God and receiving His graceLoving your neighbors with a surprising and sacrificial loveLiving intentionally to understand the times and redeem your callingEvery Group is for small groups who want to break out of complacency and are tired of feeling stuck. Do you sense that God wants to do a fresh work and bring awakening to our souls? This Bible study is designed for pastors and ministry leaders who want to bring a challenging series to their church.
FROM TRAGEDY TO TRIUMPH...AND BEYOND! In Why Not Me!, Doug Pollock shares his story of being a drug addict and dealer whose time in prison transformed his mindset and turned around his life. It's a no-holds-barred look at a life gone wrong and the several defining moments that turned it into one of purpose, hope, and success. You'll discover how tragedies become triumphs and how Doug was freed from his past so that he could discover and live with destiny, purpose, and unlimited possibilities for the future. Including insights from his wife, Kristin, Why Not Me! will be nothing short of a faith-increasing experience that will motivate you to be free from the issues of your past, transform your identity and self-worth, and find the courage to change the definition of your life.
Growing with GodWhether you are a Christian or have never met JesusThe best time in your life to grow with God is now! Your relationship with Him is like growing a crop. If you don't plant enough spiritual seeds in you, then you will never see the full harvest God has intended for you as His child.Open your heart, mind and soul to spiritual empowerment and eternal life when you meet Jesus for the first time or grow even closer to Him.Always find Jesus with an open invitation to resurrect or restore you whenever you read this book.Cultivate the word of God in you, growing your spiritual plantation for harvest in the kingdom of heaven for eternity.
Why is divorce so rampant in Christendom? Have you ever wondered why divorce or adultery is so rampant in the church today? How is it that people who live according to the "world's" standards are seemingly getting it right where marriage is concerned, yet as believers, we are constantly losing the battle to stay and have a healthy marriage? This was the question given to me by the Holy Spirit. In my journey with God through marriage, divorce, and now singlehood, God has blessed me to understand what the role of a wife/helpmate really is and how not only we can flourish as powerful women of God but be the birthing agents our spouses need for us to be in order for their visions to be birthed into reality! In this book, you will learn how to: - Tap into your God-given well - Become trained, equipped, and qualified to house the anointing for the spouse God has specifically ordained for you - Understand and operate in your God-given favor
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