Author: Rev. Dr. Glenn M. Wagner
Publisher: EBook MyBook L.L.C.
ISBN: 1942011318
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 135

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God Incidents: Real Life Stories to Strengthen and Restore Your Faith by Rev. Dr. Glenn M. Wagner invites persons who are struggling with belief to reconsider God. Wagner offers honesty, empathy, and inspiration from four decades of global pastoral experience. He shares many different ways that God is made known so that persons who doubt God and those who seek to help them may find new perspectives for living. Connect with the author and learn more at: glennmwagner.com

Author: Austin R. Dayal
Publisher: Elm Hill
ISBN: 1595558624
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 194

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After proclaiming that God's Kingdom had come near, Jesus died on the cross. This is hard to reconcile with what Jesus announced at the start of his ministry. It can only be understood when we realize the relationship between the Kingdom of God and his death. Jesus said flesh and blood can't inherit the Kingdom of God, but only those who are born of the Sprit, and for this reason Jesus had to die on the cross. Jesus explained this to Nicodemus that only those who are born of the Holy Spirit can enter into the Kingdom of God. He came into the world to make it happen, because without the cross of Jesus there is no fulfillment of the Kingdom. The proclamation of Jesus, his works and his life have strong bearing on his mission. Jesus proclaimed that the Kingdom of God had come near. He healed the sick, fed the hungry and gave hope to the poor. He lived a very basic life with his disciples and had no earthly possessions. This was the Kingdom that Jesus proclaimed. It gave the power back to the people, it gave them dignity and a life of joy and contentment. It was about the wellbeing of the whole community and where the leaders served others. Jesus explained the mysteries of his Kingdom through many parables, which turned the whole concept of the kingdom on its head and only a few were able to understand it then, as it is now. It was a new and unique concept for the disciples to grasp, but after his resurrection when he was with them for forty days, Jesus explained everything to them as recorded in the book of Acts. He instructed them to remain in Jerusalem till they were baptized by the Holy Spirit. Their empowerment which is usually understood in terms of Peter's bold preaching of the gospel was in fact more than that. It was to give them the courage to leave their earthly possessions and relationships and accept the other believers as their new family, where God lived with them and looked after their daily needs, spiritual as well as material. This was a very bold step for them to take. It was more daring than standing up to preach before a large crowd on the day of the Pentecost. The first church in Jerusalem became a place where God's Kingdom had come. They rejoiced together as they shared everything and God did mighty works among them. This would not have been possible, if they hadn’t left their own families and possession to join the new community of God’s people. The church lost the initial impetus that the early Christians had, in the way they lived and preached the good news of the Kingdom, especially during the post-Constantine period when the church leaders were seduced by the wealth that came from the state treasury. The way Jesus, the apostles and the early Christians had lived was completely forgotten or overlooked. The sixteenth century reformation tried to recover some of the important aspect the Christianity but it did not go far enough. At present the church has become its own worst enemy. Some churches are trying to destroy the very foundation of our salvation by denying the existence of historical Jesus. In others the faith in Jesus has failed to translate into a living reality. It judges the world harshly and does not reflect the values of God's Kingdom in its daily life. We need to reaffirm the apostolic faith and the community life of the early church. And become a community of God’s redeemed people who follow the principles of his Kingdom. This is the true life and witness of the church.

Author: Bruce Van Natta
Publisher: Charisma Media
ISBN: 1616386797
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 243

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One man's extraordinary encounters with God. God wants us to stay plugged into Him so that we can live a supernatural life of victory. We should expect this to be "normal" Christianity. This book is filled with stories of what the miraculous looks like in daily life and it gives key points to help you walk in the supernatural. A Miraculous Life tells of the miracles that Bruce Van Natta has personally experienced, including when he received a hug from Jesus at age five, when God called his name in a church service at nineteen, and when he saw the angels sent to save his life during an out-of-body experience at the point of death. Each encounter is given as an example of the knowledge and insights he has learned within the context of Scripture. The book also includes other real-life testimonies that show how God's supernatural power is released. You will be amazed to read of the miracles taking place today: blind eyes and deaf ears being opened, tumors vanishing, demons being cast out, and captives being set free from heartache, pain, depression, and fear. These faith-building stories and biblical references will help you live "supernaturally victorious" in every area of your life, regardless of the circumstances.

Author: Nik Ripken
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
ISBN: 1433673088
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 360

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An amazing story of a missionary couple's journey into the toughest places on earth is combined with stories about remarkable people of faith they encountered to challenge and inspire those curious about the sufficiency of God.

Author: John Mark Comer
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 1400249570
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 300

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What you believe about God sets the foundation of the person you will become. In God Has a Name, pastor and New York Times bestselling author John Mark Comer invites you to rethink many of the prevalent myths and misconceptions about God and weigh them against what God actually tells us about himself. After all, what you believe about God will ultimately shape the type of person you become. We all live at the mercy of our ideas, and nowhere is this more true than our ideas about God. The problem is many of our ideas about God are wrong. Not all wrong, but wrong enough to form our souls in detrimental and disheartening ways. God Has a Name is a simple yet profound guide to understanding God in a new light--focusing on what God says about himself in the Bible. This one shift has the potential to radically alter how you relate to God, not as a doctrine, but as a relational being who responds to you in an elastic, back-and-forth way. John Mark Comer takes you line by line through Exodus 34:6-8--Yahweh's self-revelation on Mount Sinai, one of the most quoted passages in the Bible. Along the way, Comer addresses some of the most profound questions he came across as he studied these noted lines in Exodus, including: Why do we feel this gap between us and God? Could it be that a lot of what we think about God is wrong? Not all wrong, but wrong enough to mess up how we relate to him? What if our "God" is really a projection of our own identity, ideas, and desires? What if the real God is different, but far better than we could ever imagine? No matter where you are in your spiritual journey, God Has a Name invites you to step into a fresh and biblically rooted vision of who God is that has the potential to alter your life with God and shape who you become.

Author: Professor of Computer Science Christopher Mitchell
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781542925495
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

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My Inspiring True Life Story will become the #1 best selling Self Help book on Amazon. This motivational book is an inspirational masterpiece. In this rags to riches story Christopher Mitchell takes you through the pitfalls, obstacles, challenges, and hell that he has experienced throughout his life. This inspiring book is about going from tragedy to triumph. This is a story about living a life of sin for the devil and being set free to live a life of glory for Jesus Christ. As you watch Christopher Mitchell come out of a life of darkness and into a life of angelic white light, this book will inspire you to take your own life to unprecedented heights. If Christopher Mitchell can turn his life around by living his life for Jesus Christ and reading The Holy Bible, then anyone can. With God all things are possible! You can contact Christopher Mitchell at his website: www.ChangeYourLifeOvernight.com

Author: Andrew Wommack
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781577780366
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 132

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Often, human perspective and the mechanics of Christianity eclipse the true nature of God -- the God Who wants nothing more than to share an intimate friendship with His children. If you're wondering who God is, or if He cares, let Andrew Wommack show you The True Nature of God.

Author: Vassula Ryden
Publisher: Alexian
ISBN: 9780983009313
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Is there life after death? Are we living in the last days? Is there a heaven and hell? Does everything happen for a reason? If God is good, why does he allow suffering? Following a profound spiritual experience in 1985 Vassula Ryden commenced a dialogue with God that continues to this day. All of these conversations have been recorded in hand written journals which are now reproduced as a single printed volume. The message that Vassula brings is that God is calling all of humanity to turn our hearts back to Him before a time of justice comes upon us and the world undergoes trials and purifications. Jesus is returning, but it may not be the way we think.

Author: Jeff G Graham
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595413250
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 52

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Do you long for hope and love in your life? Are you confused about how to find security in a world full of uncertainty, corruption, and pain? Author Jeff G. Graham shows you how to discover the peace you long for with True Life in These Troubled Times: Finding Truth in an Uncertain World. God's great love for mankind led Him to send His son, the Lord Jesus Christ, to fulfill man's most urgent need: to have a meaningful, loving relationship with Him. With honesty and clarity, Graham looks at real-life issues and delves into nurturing the perfect relationship with the One who created you. Graham also argues that the Bible is the word of God and not simply a book full of religious beliefs. Only the Bible contains the fulfilled prophesies of the land of Israel and Jesus Christ. In addition, the Bible demonstrates God's great love for man and shows why a life without a relationship with God is meaningless. In these perilous times, people need purpose and rest. Both of these can be found in Jesus Christ. Let True Life in These Troubles Times help you find your way to Him!

Author: A Carthusian
Publisher: Scepter Publishers
ISBN: 1594171556
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 45

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Every soul strives for unity with God. Over the centuries, spiritual guides have offered myriad methods for achieving such an intimate relationship. But those sincerely invested in the spiritual life know there is no shortcut to finding God. There is only one true path: through Christ. This slim volume, penned by an anonymous Carthusian monk in the early twentieth century, offers a direct and practical way to advance one’s personal holiness. Set upon a foundation of Christ’s own words in the Gospels, Life in God’s Presence confesses that God offers every soul the means to unity with Him through the virtues of faith, hope, and love. These virtues, coupled with a straightforward, childlike approach to prayer, can lead a soul to recognize God’s presence in every aspect of daily life. By constantly and genuinely offering Him “all of our time, all of our strength, our whole soul”, eternal life need not wait until after death; it can begin here and now.