Author: Robin D. Holstein
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1681397986
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
In Part 1 of the Faith Journey Series, Not by Might, God shows up in powerful ways to reveal His sovereignty and sufficiency to a little country girl from the small town of Lithia Springs in the southern state of Georgia. Robin grew up in a sheltered Christian home where nothing bad could ever happen, it seemed, and life was full of surprises as God showed up powerfully one miracle at a time. Her life was full of supernatural wonders, fun adventures, and romance as she spent her childhood witnessing incredible miracles that could only occur by the hand of the Creator. Her young adult life in college consisted of riding bulls, pulling off elaborate pranks with her friends, and meeting the man she thought she had always dreamed of. This book is filled with amazing miraculous events, humor, adventure, and romance. Life was nothing short of her perfect idea of a fairy tale until one devastating diagnosis threatens to shatter her dreams, shake her faith and take her life. Faith Journey, Part 1, Not by Might is written to make you laugh, cry, and give you a glimpse into the awesome sovereignty of a loving Creator. Most importantly, it is written to make you think and reevaluate what really matters in this short time span God has given each of us called life.
The Faith Journey Series Not By Might
Author: Robin D. Holstein
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1681397986
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
In Part 1 of the Faith Journey Series, Not by Might, God shows up in powerful ways to reveal His sovereignty and sufficiency to a little country girl from the small town of Lithia Springs in the southern state of Georgia. Robin grew up in a sheltered Christian home where nothing bad could ever happen, it seemed, and life was full of surprises as God showed up powerfully one miracle at a time. Her life was full of supernatural wonders, fun adventures, and romance as she spent her childhood witnessing incredible miracles that could only occur by the hand of the Creator. Her young adult life in college consisted of riding bulls, pulling off elaborate pranks with her friends, and meeting the man she thought she had always dreamed of. This book is filled with amazing miraculous events, humor, adventure, and romance. Life was nothing short of her perfect idea of a fairy tale until one devastating diagnosis threatens to shatter her dreams, shake her faith and take her life. Faith Journey, Part 1, Not by Might is written to make you laugh, cry, and give you a glimpse into the awesome sovereignty of a loving Creator. Most importantly, it is written to make you think and reevaluate what really matters in this short time span God has given each of us called life.
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1681397986
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
In Part 1 of the Faith Journey Series, Not by Might, God shows up in powerful ways to reveal His sovereignty and sufficiency to a little country girl from the small town of Lithia Springs in the southern state of Georgia. Robin grew up in a sheltered Christian home where nothing bad could ever happen, it seemed, and life was full of surprises as God showed up powerfully one miracle at a time. Her life was full of supernatural wonders, fun adventures, and romance as she spent her childhood witnessing incredible miracles that could only occur by the hand of the Creator. Her young adult life in college consisted of riding bulls, pulling off elaborate pranks with her friends, and meeting the man she thought she had always dreamed of. This book is filled with amazing miraculous events, humor, adventure, and romance. Life was nothing short of her perfect idea of a fairy tale until one devastating diagnosis threatens to shatter her dreams, shake her faith and take her life. Faith Journey, Part 1, Not by Might is written to make you laugh, cry, and give you a glimpse into the awesome sovereignty of a loving Creator. Most importantly, it is written to make you think and reevaluate what really matters in this short time span God has given each of us called life.
The Faith Journey Series
Author: Robin D. Holstein
Publisher: Page Publishing, Inc
ISBN: 164701574X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
Four lonely children, three broken homes, and two willing people all collide for one divine purpose. In this fourth installment of the Faith Journey series, all the past hardships written about in the first, second, and third books begin to take on a new perspective as it suddenly becomes very evident that those horrific events from Robin's and Tim's past--the uncertainty that came from their various life-threatening health challenges, the excruciating pain felt from betrayal and rejection throughout each of their divorces, the loneliness that followed, and all the overt demonic spiritual attacks--were all divinely permitted for a very important purpose that would prove useful in bringing up their four adopted children. Everything comes full circle as Robin realizes that the deep, dark adversity allowed in her past was part of the divine plan to prepare her for the most important task God was calling her and Tim to do. All the rejection, abandonment, anger, and fear they had experienced proved to be useful tools as she and Tim attempt to empathize and understand the heavy weight of deep-rooted hurt and trauma that their children lived with. God uses their past failures and pain to shed light on ways to help them form meaningful bonds with their adopted children; the sibling group consisting of four lost souls that would result in a loving family unit for this new family created by God out of six rejects. "We're all just a bunch of rejects living under one roof. It's no wonder that God can lift us to such heights, we all came from the pit." (Robin D. Holstein)
Publisher: Page Publishing, Inc
ISBN: 164701574X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
Four lonely children, three broken homes, and two willing people all collide for one divine purpose. In this fourth installment of the Faith Journey series, all the past hardships written about in the first, second, and third books begin to take on a new perspective as it suddenly becomes very evident that those horrific events from Robin's and Tim's past--the uncertainty that came from their various life-threatening health challenges, the excruciating pain felt from betrayal and rejection throughout each of their divorces, the loneliness that followed, and all the overt demonic spiritual attacks--were all divinely permitted for a very important purpose that would prove useful in bringing up their four adopted children. Everything comes full circle as Robin realizes that the deep, dark adversity allowed in her past was part of the divine plan to prepare her for the most important task God was calling her and Tim to do. All the rejection, abandonment, anger, and fear they had experienced proved to be useful tools as she and Tim attempt to empathize and understand the heavy weight of deep-rooted hurt and trauma that their children lived with. God uses their past failures and pain to shed light on ways to help them form meaningful bonds with their adopted children; the sibling group consisting of four lost souls that would result in a loving family unit for this new family created by God out of six rejects. "We're all just a bunch of rejects living under one roof. It's no wonder that God can lift us to such heights, we all came from the pit." (Robin D. Holstein)
The Faith Journey Series - Not Unto Death
Author: Robin D. Holstein
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1682899276
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
Robin Holstein 8634 Back Cover Summary In Part 2 of the Faith Journey Series, Not Unto Death, Robin struggles as she faces the challenges of balancing the emotional strain of her upcoming brain surgery while at the same time trying to enjoy what is supposed to be the magical time in her life of looking forward to and planning her wedding. As she makes it through the surgery she is faced with new challenges of a difficult marriage that leads to separation, loneliness and deep despair and threatens to breakdown and tear her whole world apart. Caught in the death grips of the claws of the combine machine, Tim's life hangs in the balance between life and death. As he is ensnared in the deadly trap for over an hour he hears the voice of God speak peace and comfort to his heart. After he recovers he then faces the great disappointment of losing the multi million dollar business he worked so hard to build. In two separate seas of trials, both pounded with one wave of adversity after another, Robin and Tim press on through their desperate situations only with the help of their Heavenly Father. Once again, God shows His sovereignty over impossible circumstances and begins orchestrating the two lives on these separate journeys to align their future paths to cross leading them to the destination of true, unconditional love.
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1682899276
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
Robin Holstein 8634 Back Cover Summary In Part 2 of the Faith Journey Series, Not Unto Death, Robin struggles as she faces the challenges of balancing the emotional strain of her upcoming brain surgery while at the same time trying to enjoy what is supposed to be the magical time in her life of looking forward to and planning her wedding. As she makes it through the surgery she is faced with new challenges of a difficult marriage that leads to separation, loneliness and deep despair and threatens to breakdown and tear her whole world apart. Caught in the death grips of the claws of the combine machine, Tim's life hangs in the balance between life and death. As he is ensnared in the deadly trap for over an hour he hears the voice of God speak peace and comfort to his heart. After he recovers he then faces the great disappointment of losing the multi million dollar business he worked so hard to build. In two separate seas of trials, both pounded with one wave of adversity after another, Robin and Tim press on through their desperate situations only with the help of their Heavenly Father. Once again, God shows His sovereignty over impossible circumstances and begins orchestrating the two lives on these separate journeys to align their future paths to cross leading them to the destination of true, unconditional love.
Listening to Your Life
Author: Frederick Buechner
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061842818
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Daily meditations taken from the works of an acclaimed novelist, essayist, and preacher who has articulated what he sees with a freshness and clarity and energy that hails our stultified imaginations.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061842818
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Daily meditations taken from the works of an acclaimed novelist, essayist, and preacher who has articulated what he sees with a freshness and clarity and energy that hails our stultified imaginations.
If God Is Love, Don't Be a Jerk
Author: John Pavlovitz
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN: 1646982134
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
Thou Shalt Not Be Horrible. Imagine for a moment what the world might look like if we as people of faith, morality, and conscience actually aspired to this mantra. What if we were fully burdened to create a world that was more loving and equitable than when we arrived? What if we invited one another to share in wide-open, fearless, spiritual communities truly marked by compassion and interdependence? What if we daily challenged ourselves to live a faith that simply made us better humans? John Pavlovitz explores how we can embody this kinder kind of spirituality where we humbly examine our belief system to understand how it might compel us to act in less-than-loving ways toward others. This simple phrase, "Thou Shalt Not Be Horrible," could help us practice what we preach by creating a world where: spiritual community provides a sense of belonging where all people are received as we are; the most important question we ask of a religious belief is not Is it true? but rather, is it helpful? it is morally impossible to pledge complete allegiance to both Jesus and America simultaneously; the way we treat others is the most tangible and meaningful expression of our belief system. In If God Is Love, Don't Be a Jerk, John Pavlovitz examines the bedrock ideas of our religion: the existence of hell, the utility of prayer, the way we treat LGBTQ people, the value of anger, and other doctrines to help all of us take a good, honest look at how the beliefs we hold can shape our relationships with God and our fellow humans—and to make sure that love has the last, loudest word.
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN: 1646982134
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
Thou Shalt Not Be Horrible. Imagine for a moment what the world might look like if we as people of faith, morality, and conscience actually aspired to this mantra. What if we were fully burdened to create a world that was more loving and equitable than when we arrived? What if we invited one another to share in wide-open, fearless, spiritual communities truly marked by compassion and interdependence? What if we daily challenged ourselves to live a faith that simply made us better humans? John Pavlovitz explores how we can embody this kinder kind of spirituality where we humbly examine our belief system to understand how it might compel us to act in less-than-loving ways toward others. This simple phrase, "Thou Shalt Not Be Horrible," could help us practice what we preach by creating a world where: spiritual community provides a sense of belonging where all people are received as we are; the most important question we ask of a religious belief is not Is it true? but rather, is it helpful? it is morally impossible to pledge complete allegiance to both Jesus and America simultaneously; the way we treat others is the most tangible and meaningful expression of our belief system. In If God Is Love, Don't Be a Jerk, John Pavlovitz examines the bedrock ideas of our religion: the existence of hell, the utility of prayer, the way we treat LGBTQ people, the value of anger, and other doctrines to help all of us take a good, honest look at how the beliefs we hold can shape our relationships with God and our fellow humans—and to make sure that love has the last, loudest word.
Under the Overpass
Author: Mike Yankoski
Publisher: Multnomah
ISBN: 030756343X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
An updated and expanded edition of the gritty, challenging, and utterly captivating portait of the homeless crisis. Ever Wonder What it Would Be Like to Live Homeless? Mike Yankoski did more than just wonder. By his own choice, Mike's life went from upper-middle class plush to scum-of-the-earth repulsive overnight. With only a backpack, a sleeping bag and a guitar, Mike and his traveling companion, Sam, set out to experience life on the streets in six different cities—from Washington D.C. to San Diego— and they put themselves to the test. For more than five months the pair experienced firsthand the extreme pains of hunger, the constant uncertainty and danger of living on the streets, exhaustion, depression, and social rejection—and all of this by their own choice. They wanted to find out if their faith was real, if they could actually be the Christians they said they were apart from the comforts they’d always known…to discover first hand what it means to be homeless in America. What you encounter in these pages will radically alter how you see your world—and may even change your life.
Publisher: Multnomah
ISBN: 030756343X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
An updated and expanded edition of the gritty, challenging, and utterly captivating portait of the homeless crisis. Ever Wonder What it Would Be Like to Live Homeless? Mike Yankoski did more than just wonder. By his own choice, Mike's life went from upper-middle class plush to scum-of-the-earth repulsive overnight. With only a backpack, a sleeping bag and a guitar, Mike and his traveling companion, Sam, set out to experience life on the streets in six different cities—from Washington D.C. to San Diego— and they put themselves to the test. For more than five months the pair experienced firsthand the extreme pains of hunger, the constant uncertainty and danger of living on the streets, exhaustion, depression, and social rejection—and all of this by their own choice. They wanted to find out if their faith was real, if they could actually be the Christians they said they were apart from the comforts they’d always known…to discover first hand what it means to be homeless in America. What you encounter in these pages will radically alter how you see your world—and may even change your life.
Not by Might Nor by Power
Author: Roger Sachs
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780978543334
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780978543334
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Walking with Purpose
Author: Lisa Brenninkmeyer
Publisher: Wellspring
ISBN: 9781937509446
Category : Christian life
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Does your life feel out of control? Do you feel that you are doing so many things that you are doing none of them well? Lisa Brenninkmeyer understands how it feels when life is stuck on the spin cycle. As a mother of seven, she knows we don't just need to be told what kind of women we should be. We need some help getting there. Drawing from her own experience of balancing marriage, motherhood, and work inside and outside the home, Lisa helps you uncover the key to living a busy life with inner calm. What's the secret? Identifying key priorities, and doing first what matters most. Once in awhile, things may seem as if they're under control, but we want to walk with purpose regardless of our circumstances. God wants us to daily experience the joy and contentment that comes from knowing we have given our all to what he considers most important. The abundant and purposeful life we were created to live is just around the corner.
Publisher: Wellspring
ISBN: 9781937509446
Category : Christian life
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Does your life feel out of control? Do you feel that you are doing so many things that you are doing none of them well? Lisa Brenninkmeyer understands how it feels when life is stuck on the spin cycle. As a mother of seven, she knows we don't just need to be told what kind of women we should be. We need some help getting there. Drawing from her own experience of balancing marriage, motherhood, and work inside and outside the home, Lisa helps you uncover the key to living a busy life with inner calm. What's the secret? Identifying key priorities, and doing first what matters most. Once in awhile, things may seem as if they're under control, but we want to walk with purpose regardless of our circumstances. God wants us to daily experience the joy and contentment that comes from knowing we have given our all to what he considers most important. The abundant and purposeful life we were created to live is just around the corner.
Not Sure
Author: John D. Suk
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN: 0802866506
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
In 2002, while touring North America with his wife in an RV, John Suk -- lifelong Christian, longtime pastor, and noted leader in the Christian Reformed Church -- experienced a crippling crisis of faith. He emerged from that dark time with a strange new gift -- doubt. In Not Sure Suk takes readers on an eyes-wide-open, deeply personal voyage through the past and present of Christian belief, reexamining Christian faith -- in his own life and in fifteen centuries of Christian history -- through a skeptic's eyes. He exposes major pitfalls of modern Christian movements and questions what he considers to be faulty paradigms: the "personal relationship with Jesus," the "health-and-wealth gospel," and traditional ethnicity-based belief systems. In the end he is left clinging to what is for him a truer, wiser kind of faith in Jesus Christ -- faith that struggles and lives with doubt.
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN: 0802866506
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
In 2002, while touring North America with his wife in an RV, John Suk -- lifelong Christian, longtime pastor, and noted leader in the Christian Reformed Church -- experienced a crippling crisis of faith. He emerged from that dark time with a strange new gift -- doubt. In Not Sure Suk takes readers on an eyes-wide-open, deeply personal voyage through the past and present of Christian belief, reexamining Christian faith -- in his own life and in fifteen centuries of Christian history -- through a skeptic's eyes. He exposes major pitfalls of modern Christian movements and questions what he considers to be faulty paradigms: the "personal relationship with Jesus," the "health-and-wealth gospel," and traditional ethnicity-based belief systems. In the end he is left clinging to what is for him a truer, wiser kind of faith in Jesus Christ -- faith that struggles and lives with doubt.
Not by Sight
Author: Jon Bloom
Publisher: Crossway
ISBN: 1433535963
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Trusting Jesus is hard. It requires following the unseen into an unknown, and believing Jesus's words over and against the threats we see or the fears we feel. Through the imaginative retelling of 35 Bible stories, Not by Sight gives us glimpses of what it means to walk by faith and counsel for how to trust God's promises more than our perceptions and to find rest in the faithfulness of God.
Publisher: Crossway
ISBN: 1433535963
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Trusting Jesus is hard. It requires following the unseen into an unknown, and believing Jesus's words over and against the threats we see or the fears we feel. Through the imaginative retelling of 35 Bible stories, Not by Sight gives us glimpses of what it means to walk by faith and counsel for how to trust God's promises more than our perceptions and to find rest in the faithfulness of God.