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Based on his talks at New York's St. Patrick's Cathedral on Good Friday 2015, the New York Times bestselling author and editor at large of America magazine offers a portrait of Jesus, using his last words on the cross to reveal how deeply he understood our predicaments, what it means to be fully human, and why we can turn to Christ completely, in mind, heart, and soul. Each meditation is dedicated to one of the seven sayings: "Father, forgive them,...
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The strategies that are found interspersed in Jesus' Gospels are to be brought out to the cognizance of modern man who is in utter poverty of love and understanding even in the midst of his bountiful wealth, skill, knowledge and all luxuries. The author Mr. J.J.Berthew unravels the 'Strategies of Jesus' for a pleasant, peaceful and happy life to everyone everywhere . Jesus Christ is the only greatest resource and treasure to everyone everywhere...
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Surviving Pitfalls on the Path is a devotional that explores forty snares believers can expect to encounter as they travel the path to their destination. Each chapter exposes the danger of a particular pitfall and offers encouragement and support to help avoid the trap and its entanglements.
Both the Old and New Testaments speak to the chapter's pitfall. And as believers turn to their biblical guidebook for help, they come to understand this sacred...
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Whilst it is recognised that the death of Jesus has worldwide implications, this book is an attempt to put these events into a more personal context, hence the title "I Was There".
It is so easy to externalise the events leading up to and including the death and resurrection of Jesus but fail to internalise them by seeing ourselves as part of the story.
These Easter Reflections are intended to help the reader see something of himself/herself through...
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Special dedication to Lamont Bershawn
I don't know what I've done in my life to be so blessed. I had a brother named Daniel, when I was forty years old he passed. I met a man named Thomas and a man named Lamont. I didn't know when I met them they'd become my new brothers. I never had a younger brother and I never knew what it would feel like to have a healthy older and younger brother. For my brother Daniel had been sick his entire life.
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Death will come certainly but it may come suddenly.
Through her own struggle to find purpose, author Callie Daruk opens our eyes to the importance and urgency of fulfilling our callings. Her thought-provoking reflections cause you to look into your own heart and stir you to ask for yourself the question we should all be asking, What Does God Want You to do Before You Die?
It's time to take a long hard look at ourselves. Have we as Christians asked...
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These twenty-two meditations on the songs, prayers, and stories of the Bible invite readers to imagine themselves as part of a world in which human beings may fully live into their sufferings and joys as part of a vibrant while still critically searching faith in God. Here we see prophets and poets, as well as ordinary men and women, embrace the realities of life without apology or fear.
Each meditation opens with the author's fresh translation of...
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Each devotion contains a reference to a brief Bible passage, a key verse and then the author's thoughts for applying the teachings of the passage to the reader's situation in life. The book has evolved from a quarterly comb bound book of devotions for seniors in a retirement center. Because of the positive response of readers it was expanded to a yearly comb bound book. A number of median and young adults used the book and found it meaningful and...
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2020 was a year described by one word, PANDEMIC. All that transpired during the year left most people desiring to put the year into the cave they were plunged into and try to forget it. We do not know what this year holds for us. Who knows, this year could be worse. It seems that we are being more and more isolated. When our country was shut down for months and our churches were told to close, many stated that it seemed we were living in caves.
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There is a disturbing secret among Christians. Among all the testimonies of people who have been miraculously delivered from desperate situations--terminal diseases, financial ruin, oppression, mental distress, and physical harm, are the stories of those who aren't. These people stood in faith trusting God to deliver them, yet they still lost their jobs, had loved ones die, and are sometimes in physical danger. The believers face immense pain and...
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Poetry n Praise is more than just a book of poetry, it is an act of worship. Each poetic off ering is a refl ection of the authors journey, and shares the highs, lows, daily frustrations, temptations and complete awe often faced by those who begin and continue a Christian walk. Each piece is encased by scripture taken from one of the most poetic books of the Bible, the Psalms. At the heart of this work lies devotion to a Loving Savior.
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Life is full of transitions. When we seek God's guidance in finding our way through the doubt and fear that change often brings, we can experience a journey of joy that truly enriches our lives. The Author's personal meditations, prayers and experiences help us to apply lessons he has learned in God's Word as we navigate through our own seasons of transition. It is the Author's hope that perhaps somewhere along the line, someone going through an unexpected...
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Este libro contiene 40 meditaciones bíblicas para una jornada en compañía de Jesús. Cada meditación ha sido preparada con la idea de que esa jornada sea un peregrinaje de fe, aprendiendo en Jesús, escuchando su voz, reconociendo sus gestos y recordando el sentido del discipulado integral en dialogo con el contexto del mundo en que vivimos. Estas meditaciones pueden ser desarrolladas en pequeños grupos, en familia o de manera personal en procura...
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The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ are sacred and essential doctrines of the Christian faith, yet Easter baskets and the holiday's annual reoccurrence dilutes its message. Christians sincerely want to appreciate Easter but need a fresh approach to wake their souls. Easter weekend passes, and Christians feel like they have missed something important. This devotional prepares believers to experience Christ's death and resurrection in a way that...
15) Remembrance Book
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Are you troubled? Connect with God and find peace.As a mother of three school-aged children, I felt as though I lived in my car. I struggled to be on time. I tried to hold myself together. Too many rules interfered with my life at home and work.I created this book of verses to help me maintain my conscious contact with God. He is my source of comfort and peace. Reading these verses help me keep a smile on my face even in traffic.I offer them to you...
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Hoy en da, la humanidad se posiciona en dos principales actitudes individuales: los que creen en algo trascendente y los que rehsan o ven con indiferencia a esta muleta de la condicin humana cuyas eventuales pruebas, manifestaciones o testimonios consideran como simple proyeccin de la mente, alucinaciones o fenmenos por explicarse un da. Personalmente no hago gran diferencia entre un ateo y un creyente cuando en ambos existen bondad, respeto a la...
17) My Beloved
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My Beloved is the unfolding of how Cortnie was wooed with his presence, rivers of love showering her with his grace, writing love on her heart, and reviving her heartbroken soul, changing her forever. Within these pages, you will find the hurt, the pain, tears of joy falling like rain, thoughts of wisdom, thoughts of peace, and life experiences that tried to shape her, but nothing could come against the one who made her. My beloved has a name; it...
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Der Psalm vom guten Hirten spendet vielen Menschen Kraft und Zuversicht. Auch dem ehemaligen bayerischen Landesbischof Johannes Friedrich. Hier beleuchtet er Psalm 23 von verschiedenen Seiten: Welche Erlebnisse aus dem Leben König Davids könnten hinter den kraftvollen Bildern stecken? Welche lebensspendenden Wahrheiten enthalten sie? Und wie können sie uns auch heute dabei helfen, unser Vertrauen in Gott zu setzen? Persönliche Erfahrungen des...
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"Where your heart is, there will your Treasure be also" Luke 12:34 Did you know that you are a treasure hunter? Regardless of who we are or where we live in the world there are some things that are universally true about all of us, and one of those realities is that everybody seeks treasure. It doesn't matter if it is physical or spiritual; simple or complex; beneficial or harmful, the reality stands that we have been created to be treasure hunters...
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This is a book not to be read. It is a book to be used. It is organized to be a help to your prayer and meditation time. All gospel quotes are from Jesus's own words to his followers. He is speaking directly to all of us. The author's comments with each passage are intended to give the readers a start in reflecting on how His teachings impact them.
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