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Give yourself permission to slow down.Jodi Grubbs did not give herself permission for too long, falling headlong into the endless rush and exhaustion of hustle culture. After leaving her childhood home on the island of Bonaire in the Caribbean, she had assumed the rapid pace and stress of city living in the States. Soon she realized God was bidding her to a return to the'island time'of her past.In time Jodi found sanctuary and ways to care for her soul by making space for God, others, and herself. Evoking the contentment she once had in the gentle rhythms of Bonaire, she learned of another path: a path away from burnout and toward restoration. And she invites you, too, to grasp a sustainable approach to life anchored by the forced pauses of spiritual practices and an openhandedness before God. Each chapter offers slow-living shifts to help you put the concepts into practice. Begin to rest and let go of the need to keep up, as you learn to live slowly.Includes a six-session group guide.

A spiritual guidebook and memoir for navigating life's challenges, with a call to trust in God's grace, and say “yes.”How are we to understand the surprises life brings, the events and upsets that challenge what we believe about ourselves and our purpose? In Everyday Annunciations, Susan Swetnam encourages readers to imagine how their own upheavals might function as “everyday annunciations”—invitations to partner creatively with God in new ways.Reflecting on six Renaissance paintings depicting Mary's response to her own annunciation, Swetnam unflinchingly acknowledges the difficulty of regrouping when life changes radically. Drawing on Mary's example, wisdom figures both historical and contemporary, Scripture, and powerful personal narrative, Everyday Annunciations offers constructive hope for those struggling to find a way forward when life catches them by surprise.

The world is not falling apart. It is falling into place. After reading this book, you will know how to place your trust in God to overcome your fears of what is going on in the world. You will no longer look to the future with fear, but with the promises that God has given you as His child. In Midnight in America, Phil Hotsenpiller fearlessly uncovers the alarming slumber within the church, drawing parallels to the biblical narrative of Samson. Just as Samson unknowingly lost his power, the American church finds itself in a similar state, unaware of its diminished influence and complacent in the face of critical challenges. Through this book, readers will be awakened to the urgent need for revival and transformation. With unwavering conviction, Midnight in America confronts the paralyzing spirit of fear that has infiltrated the church. Hotsenpiller sheds light on the detrimental effects of seeking acceptance from the world, which has inadvertently weakened the church's impact and compromised its mission. Midnight in America doesn't merely highlight the problems; it offers practical solutions. Hotsenpiller equips readers with the knowledge and wisdom needed to thrive in difficult times and embrace an unwavering hope that can withstand any adversity. Readers will discover the essence of courage and learn how to stand firm in the face of persecution, preparing them to face the challenges of the present and the future. And they will be reminded that hope is not just an abstract concept—it's a person, who can transform lives and unleash the power within them. Midnight in America serves as an urgent wake-up call and a guiding roadmap for readers to reclaim their purpose and revitalize their faith. Readers will confront their challenges, embrace their calling, and prepare for the imminent return of Christ.

We all feel weak sometimes. He Is Strong encourages you to rest in God's help and strength for every one of your inadequacies. Join Emily A. Jensen, bestselling coauthor of Risen Motherhood, on a devotional journey to find God's strength amid your weakness. Whether you think of yourself as overwhelmed, overlooked, or just not very good at life (or perhaps you avoid facing your own shortcomings), Emily shares relatable stories about her own feelings of weakness and points you to the gospel for wisdom, hope, and comfort. As the familiar hymn says, “They are weak, but he is strong.” Let these Scripture-filled reflections remind you that Jesus loves you, even in your weakness. You can rely on the strength of God in any challenge you face.

Wo ist Gott? Diese Frage erschallt durch die Menschheitsgeschichte. Sie findet ihren intensivsten Ausdruck beim Mann am Kreuz:'Mein Gott, warum hast du mich verlassen?'Vorliegende Arbeit geht aus vom Verlassenheitsschrei Jesu, auf dessen Grundlage eine Glaubens- und Verkündigungspraxis entwickelt wird, die das Leiden dieser Welt ernst nimmt und darauf eingeht. Wird Gott in einem gottlosen Foltergeschehen eines Leidenden erkannt, hat das massive Auswirkungen auf den Gegenstand (Gottesbild), den Ausdruck (Spiritualität) und die Verbalisierung (Verkündigung) des christlichen Glaubens.

Do we know what it means to question well?We need not fear questions. By the grace of God, we have the safety and security to rush headlong into them and find ourselves better for it on the other side.Faith is not the sort of thing that endures so long as our eyes are closed. The opposite is the case: Faith helps us see, and that means not shrinking from the ambiguities and the difficulties that provoke our most profound questions.In our embrace of questioning, we must learn to question well. In our uncertainty, we must not give up the task of walking worthy of the calling that Christ has placed upon us. We are living in the age of deconstruction. We are constantly bombarded online, in schools, and sometimes even in our homes by attitudes and arguments aimed at deconstructing our faith. Called into Questions is written to aid us in faithfully questioning our foundations. Professor Matthew Lee Anderson shows us, and the ones we love, how to grapple with doubt in a redemptive way—in a way that brings us closer and leaves us more secure in Jesus Christ.

You're only stuck if you stop moving. Pain and regret can hold us captive. Our past mistakes and trauma tell us to blame others, feel ashamed, or turn to a temporary fix that often becomes a permanent escape. By the time Satan whispers we need to dress it up and call it home, pain is our new normal.Pastor and motivational speaker Real Talk Kim has a message for us: the pain might not be our fault, but the healing is our responsibility. In You Gotta Get Up, Pastor Kim reminds us as only she can that staying stuck requires as much energy as moving forward. She explains how to get up andfigure out what needs to change in your life.unpack the messed-up thinking that holds you back.replace destructive thoughts with God's truth.stop bleeding on people who didn't cut you.stand up just one more time than you fall down.What will you choose today? The effort to get moving or the effort to stay stuck? A powerful blend of biblical wisdom and a loving kick in the pants, You Gotta Get Up calls you to heal, let go, and get moving... because hope is never too far away.

For anyone who is lonely or struggling with anxiety in times of uncertainty, find comfort in knowing that you are deeply loved by God. In God Has Not Forgotten You, New York Times bestselling author Dr. David Jeremiah will help you navigate the uncertainties of the present while embracing God's promises for the future. This book invites you to experience the transforming power of God's Word that will help you:Trust God in uncertain and challenging timesKnow God is at work even when you can't see itDeal with confusing or disappointing circumstancesThe embellished cover design, presentation page, and a ribbon marker make this a thoughtful gift for:Someone who is experiencing a challenging seasonAnyone wanting to grow closer to God and trust in His greater planGod Has Not Forgotten You is the perfect reminder that you are not alone and that God is working all things together for your good.

God is totally faithful. That's right at the core of his character - unlike us, he cannot ever break his word.Knowing that we are firmly held in the grip of God's unending faithfulness is deeply reassuring. And it encourages us to be faithful too. Remembering his grace and goodness, we grow in holiness and Christlikeness. Our aim is to be faithful in the big things, but also in the nitty-gritty of life when nobody is watching. With these Bible teachers alongside us: • Alistair Begg (Psalm 119:97-104)• Michael Baughen (2 Timothy 4:1-22 & Hebrews 3:1 - 5:6)• Tim Chester (Genesis15:1-21 & Revelation 2:18-29) • Malcolm Duncan (1 Thessalonians 2:1-12)• Sinclair Ferguson (2 Timothy 4:9-10)• Jonathan Lamb (Acts 20:17-38)• Peter Maiden (1 Samuel 13:5-14)• Alec Motyer (1 Thessalonians 5:1-28)• Tom Putt (Hebrews 6:11-20)we explore God's faithfulness and our response. This undated 30-day devotional shows how God is faithful to cleanse us from sin, keep us until death and guarantee our eternal destiny. What greater reassurance can we ask for?

This facilitator's guide takes the truths and ideas found in Trust: God's Unseen Power to Change the World, and expands and applies them so they can go deeper within us. It also contains suggestions for gathering small groups, icebreakers, and lots of discussion questions to aid in the further exploration of its ideas. Its goal is to help us appropriate these truths and see God's will made manifest on earth as it is in heaven.

In times of waiting, grieving, or uncertainty, we sometimes wonder if God will fulfill His promises. In Great Is Thy Faithfulness, trusted pastor Rob Morgan reminds us through 52 scriptures and devotions that our loving God always follows through on what He says He will do. No matter your circumstances or feelings, one thing never changes: God is with you. Pastor Rob Morgan discovered this through the years he cared for his wife with multiple sclerosis. Now in Great Is Thy Faithfulness, Rob draws on that hard-won faith to show us that God is present even in times of transition, loss, or doubt. As you sink into the amazing attributes of God week after week, you will:Grow in your confidence of who God isDesire to know God more fullyTransform your prayer life in light of God's characterGreat Is Thy Faithfulness includes thoughtful additional features, such as:A ribbon marker to help you find your placeModern-day and historical stories of God's faithfulnessScripture to enrich your devotional timeWith undated entries covering a year of weekly devotions, this beautiful book makes a timely gift for:A friend going through a difficult time or starting a new season of lifeNew believers eager to strengthen their faithAnyone looking for inspiration to start regular devotional readingsFind rest for your soul as you are assured of God's love and faithfulness. As the psalmist tells us in Psalm 145:13,'The Lord is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all he does.'

'I eagerly commend this series.'—R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Many new believers have questions about what it means to live as a Christian in the context of a local church, and pastors are looking for resources to pass along to their congregations to help them think biblically about the Christian life. Church Questions is a series by 9Marks that seeks to provide Christians with sound and accessible biblical teaching by answering common questions about church life. Each booklet offers biblical answers and practical applications with the goal of nurturing healthy church practice and commitment. A popular children's song starts with the lyrics'Jesus loves me, this I know.'Some people readily trust that they are loved by God, but others struggle to believe this is true for them. In this booklet, Matt McCullough addresses this topic by answering the question Does God love everyone? By directing us to the surprising answer found in the Bible, McCullough helps us to see God's genuine love for all people and his specific love for those who trust in him.

This study guide takes the truths found in Trust: God's Unseen Power to Change the World and expands them. Oriented to a group, it also provides discussion questions for further exploration of its ideas. It does not repeat the content of the book itself, but digs deeper, enabling us to discover how we can best apply it in our own particular situations. Its goal is to help us appropriate those truths and see God's will made manifest on earth as it is in heaven.

Many books have been written on the subject of faith, how to get it and apply it. What makes this book most unique is the fact that the illustrations and examples are both visual and practical, stemming from the author's first-hand experience. This is not a “theological book”, though the writing is well grounded in sound theology. This is an “application book” where the reader will be challenged in practical ways to access and apply the faith they have been given in new and deeper ways. The author's contention is that man was put on this earth for two core reasons as expressed in the book of Genesis: to have intimate fellowship with God and to see God's Kingdom extended on earth as it is in heaven. The author contends that living with and applying their God-given faith is a key to experiencing both of these callings in greater measure.

The Mystery of Faith explores the essentials of Christian belief and the ancient spiritual practices that enable us to live and flourish in the light of God's grace. John-Francis Friendship draws on the riches of the Christian tradition and his own experience of Religious life to introduce practices that guide our daily living as God's people.

How do we hear from God and discern His will when it's time to make big decisions? Terry Looper shares a four-step process for doing just that - a process he has learned and refined over thirty years as a Christian entrepreneur and founder of a multi-billion dollar company. At just thirty-six years old, Terry Looper was a successful Christian businessman who thought he had it all—until managing all he had led to a devastating burnout. Wealthy beyond his wildest dreams but miserable beyond belief, Terry experienced a radical transformation when he discovered how to align himself with God's will in the years following his crash and burn.Sacred Pace is a four-step process that helps Christians in all walks of life learn how toslow down their decision-making under the guidance of the Holy Spirit,sift through their surface desires and sinful patterns in order to receive clear, peace-filled answers from the Lord,gain the confident assurance that God's answers are His way of fulfilling the true desires he has placed in their hearts, andgrow closer to the One who loves them most and knows them best.Sacred Pace is not another example of name-it-and-claim-it materialism in disguise. Instead, it walks Christians through the sometimes-painful process of “dying to self” in their decisions, both big and small, so that they desire God's will more than their own.

Wrestling with doubt can be profoundly lonely, but Portland pastor Dominic Done offers a safe place to openly wrestle with your faith without being criticized or judged.Writing with humor and candor out of his own experiences, and incorporating Scripture, literature, and accounts of others who have doubted, Dominic Done argues that not only is questioning normal, it is often a path toward a rich and vibrant faith. Rather than viewing trust and doubt as incompatible, When Faith Fails provides readers with a way to wrestle and ask questions while growing ever closer to God.No subject is off-limits, and Dominic fearlessly and graciously addresses topics including:the experience of tragedythe difficult parts of the Biblethe intersection of science and faiththe times when God is silentBy walking in the path that many others have trod, you can move through doubt into a deeper, fuller faith—a faith that doesn't run from questions and the hard work of honest wrestling but instead embraces the mysteries of belief.'This book is for those of us who have experienced a gut check, or two, when it comes to some of the intersections between our lives and our faith. It's for those of us who no longer want to add unnecessary explanations to our beliefs just because we can't fully see what God is doing in our lives.'—Bob Goff, New York Times bestselling author of Everybody, Always“This book is one of those books that I will be buying to give to multiple friends.”—Jefferson Bethke, New York Times bestselling author of Jesus > Religion“This book will help you surrender and trust the areas of your life that are meant to exude God-designed mystery, while also holding your hand as you search for substance and truth.”—Audrey Rolo­ff, coauthor of A Love Letter Life, founder of Always More, and cofounder of Beating50Percent “Doubt is such a pertinent issue in this cultural moment. Dominic walks us through the issues of doubt with which we wrestle but he does so in pastoral practicality. One feels as though you are seated in his living room sipping coffee. Dominic is the type of soul who understands the questions of the heart. He never shames. He's always transparent. He gives substantive hope.”—Emerson Eggerichs, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of Love & Respect

Don't allow a season to become your life sentence​ Imagine a life in which we literally believe God and take Him at His Word, one in which we let the trials and tribulations that hit us roll off our backs. We look at those trials as a “life college” and learn everything we can through them. We get better, not bitter. When relationships fail, instead of looking at them as our personal failures, we believe rejection is God's protection and that He wanted the people out of our lives. The points in this book are all about perception shifts—learning how to take the bad and shift it for our good. Everything happens for a reason, so instead of getting mad at God for not healing our marriages, giving us favor with a promotion, or saving us from bankruptcy, let's look at everything we experience as a means of advancement in our lives.

Family. Home. Work. Church. It's good, but is it as good as it gets? Find more at the intersection of God's Word and our obedience to it. For many women, life can be full with family needs, home duties, work obligations, and church service. Does it feel like you're doing everything you should be doing, yet something's still missing? Does it feel like there should be more? In Yes, No, & Maybe, Proverbs 31 speaker and author Wendy Pope shares how women can find the God of “immeasurably more” at the intersection of the Bible and their obedience to it. Through reading this book, women willHear truths from God about what's missing in their lives, even if they are tough messages Learn how to trust God to reveal what's missing in their livesDevelop the discipline to be close to God and hear His guidance As a Bible study teacher, Wendy will walk women through her own journey and the power that she found through truly studying the Bible. She teaches readers how to say “yes” to God and “no” to self and to embrace the freedom of “maybe” that comes as a result of honing and filtering the commitments and priorities of life. This book is for any woman interested inFinding a meaningful way to study the Bible Letting the Holy Spirit work in their lives Learning to polish parts of themselves to better reflect God

Find security and hope in a broken world through the unshakable promises of God.Join New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado as he leads you through 30 life-changing promises from God in Praying the Promises. You'll experience a more intimate and effective prayer life and a deeper faith in the God who keeps every promise.Join Max as he invites you to:Discover a deeper understanding of the peace and security God offers His peopleLearn from the stories of God's faithfulness and identify tangible ways to implement faith into your own prayer lifeDevelop a deeper appreciation for the biblical people of faith, reflections, and prayers so you can see a clearer picture of how God is the rock you can build your life upon Praying the Promises is a great gift for birthdays, clergy appreciation, holiday gift giving, or to give to someone needing encouragement. Inside you'll discover:30 sections grouped by Scripture driven promises from GodThoughtful teachings from Max which can be read collectively or as a 30-day devotionalScripture that reinforces each promisePrayers to help you pray God's promises Whether you are a lifelong believer or if faith is a brand-new adventure, Praying the Promises helps you connect with the God who has kept His promises since the beginning of time and will continue to do so for eternity.

'Vandag is die enigste tyd wat jy het om iets konstruktief gedoen te kry... en ook om vir die Here te leef.''n Lewe voor God is 366 dagstukkies uit die pen van een van Suid-Afrika se geliefde skrywers en teoloë, Stephan Joubert. Met dié keur uit sy dagstukkies help Stephan ons om elke dag bewustelik en met oorgawe in die aangesig van God te leef. Hy lei ons deur middel van temas soos gebed, naasteliefde, vergifnis en genade om elke dag in eerlikheid voor God ons lewe aan te pak.

What feels shaky in your world? Maybe you feel hurt by the past, disappointed by the present, or worried about the future. If so, there is hope. For every problem in life, God has given you a promise.In the New York Times bestselling book, Unshakable Hope, Max Lucado unpacks 12 of the Bible's most significant promises, equipping you to overcome difficult circumstances by keeping your focus on the hope found in the promises of Scripture.Whether it's heart disease or cancer, job failure or addiction, natural disasters or family disasters, mass murders or mental illness, there are so many reasons to be overwhelmed and hope can feel hard to come by. Now more than ever, we need the definitive declarations of our mighty and loving God.In this book, you will be reminded that God's promises are irrevocable because:God is unchangingGod is faithfulGod is strongGod cannot lieWhat is your life built on—the circumstances of life or the promises of God? The answer to that question changes everything. Join Max as he takes a closer look at Scripture's unbreakable promises and shows you how to live with unshakable hope.

God created His children for more than a mundane life. With Scripture readings, Bible study prompts, discussion questions, and space for reflection, this study guide is a powerful companion to understanding the practice of saying yes to God, no to self, and maybe to others. Includes leader's guide and a bonus session featuring more background on some of the people who have been part of Wendy's journey.

Gospel of the Absurd is a project that originates in the anarchic experiences of a crack cocaine addict who was knocked off his high horse by an experience of Jesus. Having spent years as an enemy of the faith, R. Scot Miller came back to faith with the passion of a new convert infused with a subversive's heart for turning the world upside down. In the process of stumbling every bit as much as he learned to walk in the light, Miller begins to understand that the subversive claims of the gospel of Jesus as the Christ are not only the most meaningful response to the absurdity of the world, but that such absurdity demands a community of action that makes the subversive Christ the credible response to a culture and Christendom run amok with power and greed. Gospel of the Absurd is about an ethic informed by an absurd claim--that being the claim that voluntary sacrifice of privilege is the proper response to human brokenness and the systems of domination that have lured the church into apostasy. Miller then explores whether the church, by prioritizing care ethics over legislative or coercive justice, is the salvific experience Jesus is calling us to engage in.

How can wounded people come to believe that God deeply loves them?Many have enjoyed William Young's The Shack, even if they puzzled over the book's actual meaning and theology. While some were quick to dismiss it as fiction, The Shack isn't really fiction at all. It's a modern day parable.Meeting God at The Shack shows hurting people how to read this story with profit and come to know God more fully.

Are you guilty of small-minded thinking? From either a natural or spiritual standpoint, do you tend to be timid and afraid to put yourself out there because it's too risky? Do you default to your comfort zone due to fear of things not working out in the end for you? Are you so afraid of failure that you won't even try? It's time to silence the fear, doubt and unbelief that plague us and choose to be bold and confident in the strength of the Lord, believing and living out His promises to us. It's time to GO BiG!

Building on the ideas she reveals in her book Wait and See, Wendy Pope explores the lives of Joseph, Moses, David, Nehemiah, Abraham and Sarah, and Noah to see how well they waited on God's promises and what we can learn from them. In the Wait and See Participant's Guide, we'll discover how to:trust God's ways rather than doubt His delays;look forward to the future while staying present in the present;wait with God, not on God;experience God rather than endure the delay;focus on the Person of our faith rather than the object of our wait; andpush through the pause by doing what we know to do.Designed to go along with the videos in the Wait and See Bible Study Kit, this study is ideal for busy women—no outside homework or additional reading required!

When waiting on God stretches for months or years, we might begin to doubt His promises. Did I hear You correctly, God? Do You see what I'm going through? Why does this have to be so hard? In Wait and See, Wendy Pope draws on the life of King David to help us:focus on the Person of our faith rather than the object of our wait;prepare for the future by participating in God's work in the present;view God's pauses as opportunities to know Him better;gain confidence in God's plans, even during uncertain times; andstep out of the security of the known to find peace in the unknown.How can we take every opportunity to focus on God and His beautiful future? This hands-on guidebook will show you how to transform a difficult season of waiting into a sweet season with God.

The oldest book of the Bible, Job, deals with the oldest question of man: why do seemingly bad things happen to good people? Or put another way, if God is good, why is there suffering?

Wie lässt es sich leben, wenn der Glaube unsicher geworden ist? Wenn Zweifel sich einstellen und persönliche oder öffentliche Krisen den vertrauten Kindheitsglauben infrage stellen? Margot Käßmann hat solche persönlichen Krisen selber erlebt und durchgestanden. Die Theologin und Bestsellerautorin hat mit wachem Bewusstsein für gesellschaftliche und politische Entwicklungen auch öffentliche Krisenphänomene wahrgenommen und angesprochen. In diesem Buch gibt sie Antworten aus der christlichen Tradition und der protestantischen Reformation, die aktuell, wohltuend und hilfreich sind, um dem Zweifel zu begegnen. Denn es braucht auch Mut, den Zweifel ernst zu nehmen – und es macht Hoffnung, wenn er nicht das letzte Wort hat.

In this beautiful book, bestselling author Sheila Walsh shares how you can experience the wonder of feeling and being worthy. With understanding and wisdom, she leads you to God's Word and encourages you to receive His unending grace. When you do, that restlessness you've carried for so long falls away, and a new spirit of fulfillment takes its place. You can let go of the fear, shame, doubt, and sense that your life is less than ordinary. And you can experience the freedom found in God's outrageous love and mercy. In His embrace you are worth it! Go the distance and let Sheila help you uncover the beautiful truths through which you--a daughter of the King--can regain your peace.

Imagine the God of the universe whispering in your ear, “What shall we create out of your life that will serve My purpose?” The path of authenticity is not a solo endeavor but a calling to a partnership with God that requires utter honesty, trust, commitment, and wisdom. God guides your path with a two-fold promise, “You know I love you as you are, but together, we can make of your life what I created you to be.” Following the petitions of our Lord's Prayer, Dr. Richard Parrott examines a family of authentic partners, the family of Abraham and Sarah, their son Isaac, grandson Jacob, and great-grandson Joseph. This fresh telling of the story reveals practical answers to the question, “How can my partnership with God be genuine, mature, and significant?” The Reluctant Journey is an honest and practical guide for relating to God. As authentic Christians, we can live true in Christ and our love for him each day, choosing His best for us so that together, we advance His kingdom “on earth as it is in heaven.” Features include: Truths from the Lord's Prayer Stories of the founders of our faith Thought-provoking questions for spiritual conversation or reflection

Can we trust a God who gives us different answers than we pray for? Who only fully reveals himself when we look back? Who lets us walk in darkness for months (and sometimes years) at a time? In Finding Faith in the Dark, Laurie Short says yes, and through her story and the stories of others, she reveals a God who is able to transform the dark chapters of our lives into opportunities of grace.Maybe you've been there:The husband or wife you stayed faithful to had an affairThe death of a spouse or child has torn your heartA diagnosis has taken away your health, your plans and your futureWhen these things happen, we are left wondering'Where is that God who promises to answer our prayers if we trust in Him? Why isn't my life turning out the way I hoped, let alone how I had planned?”If you are, or have ever been, in that place, this book is for you. And more than helping you find your way out, this book will help you find your way through that place.

Women worry a lot. They worry about their children, their friends, their careers, their families, their spouses—the list could go on and on. Yes, they want to be content and trust God with their worries, but it's a struggle to let go and find freedom from the burden of anxiety.For women who are tired of worrying about all the what-ifs, if-onlys, and whys of life and want to experience the calm and contentment promised in Scripture, Trusting God with My What-Ifs and Whys is an excellent companion. Excerpted and adapted from Calm My Anxious Heart by Linda Dillon, this booklet is filled with encouragement and practical help for overcoming anxiety. It was designed to help women discover what the Bible says about contentment and offer ways to apply it to daily life.

Trust in God isn't so much of a stretch when things are going well. But when life betrays us, trust is harder to muster. Join the endearing elves on these pages to build some spiritual muscle to withstand life's heavy burdens.

La brecha es un lugar de debilidad, vulnerabilidad, y peligro, un lugar donde las amenazas son reales. Hoy, las personas enfrentan serias dificultades en su matrimonio, en su relación con los hijos, en su comunidad, en la nación, y en el resto del mundo. Con frecuencia la situación parece desesperada pero… no lo es. En este libro Wilfredo De Jesús presenta nueve ejemplos de valerosos personajes de las Escrituras; hombres y mujeres que reconocieron las señales de advertencia y confiaron que Dios los usaría a ellos para marcar la diferencia. Con claridad, poder, y calidez, el Pastor Choco nos señala a Jesús como el ejemplo y recurso supremo. Conforme experimente la gracia y la grandeza de Dios, su corazón se irá transformando, y Él le dará el valor necesario para ponerse en la brecha por quienes lo rodean. Entonces, el mundo entero: nuestra familia, nuestra comunidad, nuestra nación, y los rincones más lejanos el planeta, experimentarán también la gracia y la grandeza de Dios.In The Gap is a place of weakness, vulnerability, and danger-a place of real threats. Today, people face serious difficulties in their marriages, with their kids, in their communities, in the nation, and across the globe. Quite often, the situation seems hopeless… but it's not. In this book, Wilfredo De Jesús gives nine examples of courageous people in the Scriptures-men and women who recognized'gap'situations and trusted God to use them to make a difference. With clarity, power, and warmth, Pastor Choco points us to Jesus as the ultimate example and resource. As you taste the grace and greatness of God, your heart will be transformed, and He will give you the courage to step into the gaps around you. And then, the world-our families, our communities, our nation, and the farthest corners of the globe-will experience God's grace and greatness, too.

A gap is a place of weakness, vulnerability, and danger. It is a defenseless location of exposure and limitation, a point where people face real threats. Today, people face serious difficulties in their marriages, with their kids, in their communities, in the nation, and across the globe. Quite often, the situation seems hopeless… but it's not. In this book, Wilfredo De Jesús (known as Pastor Choco) gives nine examples of courageous people in the Scriptures—men and women who recognized the warning signs and trusted God to use them to make a difference. With clarity, power, and warmth, Pastor Choco points us to Jesus as the ultimate example and resource. As we taste the grace and greatness of God, our hearts will be transformed, and He will give us the courage to step into the gaps around us. And then, the world—our families, our communities, our nation, and the farthest corners of the globe—will experience God's grace and greatness, too.

Was ist Grundvertrauen? Und in welchem Verhältnis steht Grundvertrauen zum Gottvertrauen? Muss man nicht zwischen unterschiedlichen Formen von Grundvertrauen unterscheiden? Die Studie nähert sich diesen Fragen von mehreren Seiten und bringt philosophische, theologische, soziologische und psychologische Perspektiven miteinander ins Gespräch. Begriffsgeschichtliche und hermeneutische Zugänge werden ergänzt durch den Versuch, Grundvertrauen empirisch zu erheben. Das in diesem Sammelband dokumentierte Forschungsprojekt schließt eine bedeutsame Lücke in der bisherigen Vertrauensforschung.

Here is a delightful women's devotional that will remind you that God is faithful and His mercies are new every morning. Thoughtful readings will speak to your heart, and lovely prayers, memorable quotations, and scripture passages add to the rich spiritual depth of the book. New Every Morning is a celebration of God's many promises. It's the perfect book to give as a gift or use for personal quiet time.

It's easy to trust God when everything is going well. But when adversity strikes—a school shooting, a cancer diagnosis, a financial setback—do you wonder if God cares or if He's even there at all? In this 31-day devotional, author Jerry Bridges tackles the doctrine of God's sovereignty. These daily readings set the biblical foundation for the essential goodness of His character. In a clear and warm manner, Bridges explains how you can and should choose to trust God no matter what happens in life.

To my sons, Ephesias Mangaliso and Judah Siyabonga Xhantilomzi Junior, may the power of the Holy Spirit be maximised in your generation and the next seven generations to come. To my mother, Nomalady Joyce Faas Hlatshwayo thank you for not giving up on me and stood by me when I was difficult at times, I know it is not easy to raise a man as a woman but you tried and I thank you for that. To all born again Christians all over the world, let us trust in our Lord Jesus until he returns.

You are not defined by who you are and what you do, but by who Jesus is and what he has done for you. With the gentle wisdom of an experienced pastor and preacher, Phil Ryken will help you discover the depths of God's grace and its implications for every part of your life. Because God has more grace for us in Jesus than we could ever imagine.

That we are afraid is no revelation. Only God has the power to calm our fears and to make us courageous. But what happens when God refuses to meet your expectations? What happens when Jesus turns out to be more difficult to deal with, more serious, and more unpredictable than we once thought he was? Will we wait on him to answer us? Will we trust him when he seems to be making no sense? In our hurry to offer each other hope, have we neglected the true nature of the power and strength of God that makes him capable of helping us? In this inquisitive and honest work, Casey Hobbs determines to reacquaint us with the greatness of God and to draw us in to the goodness of God that only Jesus offers us.

John Stott's masterly distillation of sixty years'reflection on Christian discipleship ranges over the history of the church and its formative teachings, as well as the world-wide church today. He expounds the trinitarian character of the evangelical faith: the gracious initiative of God the Father in revealing himself to us, of Jesus Christ in redeeming us through the cross, and of the indwelling Holy Spirit in transforming us. This is why the three-fold emphasis of evangelical faith is upon the Word of God, the once-for-all nature of the work of Christ and the active, continuing work of the Spirit. This edition of Evangelical Truth contains The Cape Town Commitment, a document produced by The Lausanne Movement faithfully reflecting the proceedings of The Third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization.

We live in a world filled with injustice and evil, and there is nobody on the planet who has not suffered. There are famines and wars, earthquakes and tsunamis, wicked governments, racial prejudices, and diseases. We all have been hurt, attacked, mistreated, deceived, or falsely accused. God allows this. He could stop it. After all, He is unlimited in power and knowledge. But God doesn't stop it. Why? In the third title of his series on forgiveness and his most important book to date, R. T. Kendall tackles this question head-on, demonstrating why we need to release God from the blame we put on Him when we feel He has betrayed us.

No one is beyond the transforming power of God's love. No one is too lost, too evil, too wounded, or too hopeless. In the pages of the New Testament, we see Jesus reaching out to touch the lives of pitiful prostitutes and arrogant, power-hungry leaders. We often talk about how God is amazing to us, and we sing songs like'Amazing Grace.'On several occasions, the gospel writers turn this around and mention that the faith of a few people amazed Jesus. But also, He was occasionally amazed by the lack of faith exhibited by people who should have been convinced He could do anything. A life of faith isn't easy. It requires everything we've got. If we put ourselves in God's hands without reservation, He gives us blessings far more valuable than all the wealth people pursue. Amazing faith gives us insight and courage to give away things that seem so important to most people-possessions, positions, and power-but ultimately, they don't matter at all. When we surrender those things, God fills our hearts with His love, strength, and purpose, and we become complete.

We often talk about how God is amazing to us, and we sing songs like'Amazing Grace.'Several times in the gospels, however, the tables were turned: Jesus was amazed at a person's faith. It didn't happen very often, but it thrilled His heart. A life of faith isn't easy. It requires everything we've got. If we put ourselves in God's hands without reservation, He gives us blessings far more valuable than all the wealth people pursue. In Amazing Faith, Pastor Wilfredo De Jesús reminds us that no one is too lost, too evil, too wounded, or too hopeless. No one is beyond the transforming power of God's love. When we let Him, God fills our hearts with His love, strength, and purpose, and we become complete.

Quit playing the game! All humans, by nature, are doomed to play an unwinnable game which looks remarkably like the harmless game of Rock/Paper/Scissors, but is, in reality, played out with the weapons of domination, manipulation, and intimidation. For those who want to learn to let go of the reins of control so they can be put in the hands of one who is infinitely more capable, the Lord, this book will be both enlightening and beneficial. Like the game of Rock/Paper/Scissors, there are no real winners; only victims who feel crushed, cut, or covered by the process—or ominously empowered by it. What is the solution? To quit playing the game altogether! How? By recognizing and repenting of the game-playing. God does not “play the game”—indeed, control is not in Him at all. Through Him, humans can be transformed until the game of control gives way to a life of mutual submission—the dance of relationship rather than the dissonance of control.

Scripture verses arranged in relevant themes provide assurance and peace straight from the heart of God. Inspirational quotes remind readers that God's plans are for their good. Even if they have moments when they seem to lose control—they can trust that He never does.

Discover God's Law of Blessing What if you didn't have to worry about making a living? What if God has already provided all you need to live comfortably? It's true! Supernatural Provision presents a supernatural and higher way of entering into the New Covenant Law of Blessing. But to him who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness (Romans 4:5). Through God's Law of Blessing and supernatural provision, you can work for Kingdom purposes—regardless of money—and see God provide your financial needs. Many “Kingdom finance” books simply chat about making money with a Christian perspective, but this cutting-edge, truly exceptional book challenges believers with the biblical revelation of freedom from laboring to make a living. Jesus exhorted us to not worry about tomorrow, to neither toil nor sweat, or even sow and reap our provision, because our heavenly Father longs to be our personal Jehovah Jireh—if we are childlike enough to take Him at His word. Supernatural Provision is full of Holy Spirit-inspired insights, God-breathed Scripture, and relevant personal testimonies revealing the unmerited favor of Heaven's provision that Jesus offers. You will be supernaturally stirred by these revelations—your life will never be the same.