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Jesus said, "Your mistake is that you don't know the Scriptures, and you don't know the power of God." Mark 12:24 NLT. Thus, to be successful in life, it is vitally important to get Scripture into your mind. There are many ways to accomplish this, from reading a favorite version of a print Bible, to listening on an audiobook, to using a Bible app on the phone or a devotional book. Mostly Scripture q.d. takes a somewhat different approach, it is "mostly...
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If you are an animal lover or if you have experienced the dreadful pain of losing a beloved pet, fasten your seatbelt, for this is a journey into the age-old controversy; do animals go to heaven? For almost a decade, Melinda Cerisano has devoted herself to the examination of one of the most famous pieces of literature to answer this question. You will be shocked to discover what the Bible reveals about the animal kingdom. You will discover how translations...
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Have you been hurt by the church? Do you feel the word of God is being misrepresented? In Back to the Basics: Its Gods Way or the Highway, author Joseph Paul Henry seeks to provide hope to those who have been hurt by the church and show there is a side of the church that still loves your soul. By addressing thirty key topics affecting the church today, Henry suggests solutions to the problems facing contemporary Christianity. Through this discussion,...
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We live in a world that is reeling and many are living life discouraged. There is also much fear of what is happening in our world. This is a good time to read of God's care and provision for those who trust in Him. Everyone must be reminded that God is still in control!
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This is a first person, as if, rendition of the New Covenant book of Mark from a perspective, a view not The View, but a view of the Unseen Substance of our most precious Faith. It's viewpoint is through Jesus' eyes because where the Holy Spirit is Lord, there is Liberty; and so I take the Liberty to let His Word dwell richly in me and flow through me as through the bed of a stream in a land of milk and honey, in a land of grain and new wine, the...
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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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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...
8) 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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"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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MEMENTO es una novedad editorial. Libro solicitado en el mundo de los creyentes para guiarlos en el recuerdo y en la oracin ante la muerte de un ser querido. MEMENTO libro para compartir una oracin con la familia y los amigos por su eterno descanso. Ante el misterio de la muerte queda la fuerza de la oracin, como manifestacin de nuestro amor y amistad. MEMENTO es un libro sencillo y necesario para los momentos ms crticos de nuestra vida. Qu hacer...
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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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• Spiritual resource for Bible study and reflection/discussion prior to church meetings
• Passages deal with common issues of group life (conflict, change, leadership, vision, burnout)
After years as a member of parish staffs and as a congregational and diocesan consultant, Judith Carlson became increasingly aware how seldom Bible study or some spiritual component is incorporated into church meetings. Even when they want to, busy lay people worry...
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This little book is a compilation of Bible verses and other quotations that will encourage and edify you. Scriptures are divided into headings on topics such as "God is Seeking for Us," "The Power of His Love," "The Creative Word," "Self on the Cross" and many more.
The compiler suggests you follow up on the scriptures found here by using a Bible and concordance to search out these topics more deeply.
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After losing his re-election bid, former Louisiana District Attorney Richard Johnson was convicted of tax evasion and sentenced to a year and a day in federal prison. While incarcerated, he compiled a diary of daily meditations that he now hopes will serve to glorify God and benefit those who find themselves in a similar situation.
Detailing people he met, situations he experienced, and lessons he learned, Letters From Federal Prison: A District Attorney's...
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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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This inspiring modern day paraphrase of the Book of Proverbs is full of practical and eternal wisdom that is easy to comprehend, receive, and apply to your life. You will uncover the mysteries of maximized living written in words and expressions that make sense to people of our day. Learn how to have a happy, successful life that is pleasing to the Lord, and get the answers to every question you could possibly have. Writes the author: In this hour...
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In America's Holy Ground: 61 Faithful Reflections on Our National Parks, dive deeper into a unique aspect of each park, from Acadia to Zion, and reframe how you think about the parks and your faith. Connections, sabbath, reflection, perspective, beginnings, art, restoration - these are just a few of the themes you'll encounter on your national park journey. A trio of questions with each entry will help you see the bigger picture of your life and new...
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