Anointing. While the word has several meanings in the Bible, it always revolves around the idea of the Holy Spirit and His power to change human lives. Each of us has an anointing or a special gift from God. Using it properly is the key to creating what is good, blessing and encouraging others, edifying ourselves, and pleasing the Lord.… Read more…
Though some conflict in the church may be normal, there are some types of conflict which are abnormal and abusive. Within some congregations there are personalities who seek to unsettle the relationship between minister and congregation. In this engaging and useful book, G. Lloyd Rediger offers strategies to prevent abuse, support clergy, and to build health… Read more…
Joy in the Lord Persecuted for her unwavering faith, imprisoned because of her love for God, Jeanne Guyon lived out the life Jesus Christ called her to live. Her true story has been an inspiration to thousands. She discusses:Dealing with times of adversityUnderstanding true conversionOvercoming sufferingDeveloping strong faithHearing God’s voiceGuyon&r… Read more…
¿Es usted una de las muchas víctimas de alguna maldicón sin quebrantar? Hoy día, innumerables cristianos en todo el mundo están llenos de una inexplicable pobreza, de calamidades y de una variedad de circunstancias adversas. Sus vidas están colmadas de pesares y frustraciones, mientras luchan de manera constante contra poderosas… Read more…
For parents who have been knocked to the floor by bad news and plastered to the ceiling by unwelcome surprises . . . here's a book to prop you up, scrape you down, and (believe it or not) help you laugh again.Bad news is bad enough. .But bad news about your children carries a triple whammy of pain, worry, and "where did we go wrong!" An accident, an illn… Read more…
Three barriers keep us from being whole persons: (1) inability to receive forgiveness; (2) inability to forgive; (3) inability to accept ourselves.… Read more…
GOD DID NOT MEAN FOR SALVATION TO BE A DEEP, COMPLICATED SUBJECT MAN COULD NOT UNDERSTAND.But sometimes man's words confuse God's simple truths. D. L. Moody, one of the nineteenth century's greatest evangelists, shows how simple salvation is. He doesn't use heavy philosophy, but simply shows "the way to God." The Way to God is filled with … Read more…
Today's pressures can create an undercurrent of panic. Stress, failure, grief, anger, pain, loneliness, or discouragement often leave us feeling empty and weary. When the clouds of despair cover the sky and your life is socked-in by an endless storm, your faith may falter as the questions build. Why me? Has God let me down? What good can come of this? Yo… Read more…
Why Many Bad Things Happen to Good People...The Problem Are you one of the many victims of an unbroken curse? Today, countless Christians throughout the world are plagued by unexplained poverty, calamities, and a variety of adverse circumstances. Their lives are tragically filled with heartache and desperation as they continuously struggle against overpoweri… Read more…
The Great Physician has provided all believers with the ultimate prescription for excellent health. In God’s Medicine Bottle, you will discover how to:Find God’s prescription for youListen for His directionsRead the instructions carefullyFollow His guidelines exactlyAs you take the medicine as directed, you will find that God is true to His Word&… Read more…
Very few works attempt to analyze and apply the biblical principles that relate to work and leisure. Leland Ryken hopes to change that, reframing labor and leisure around God's purposes for a holistic lifestyle.Ryken finds the answers in Scripture and in the rich heritage of theological thinking, while weaving together insights drawn from a wide array of… Read more…