Author: Scott Weeman
Publisher: Ave Maria Press
ISBN: 1594717265
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 192
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Winner of a 2018 Catholic Press Association Award: Sacraments. (Second Place). In the first book to directly integrate the Twelve Steps with the practice of Catholicism, Scott Weeman, founder and director of Catholic in Recovery, pairs his personal story with compassionate straight talk to show Catholics how to bridge the commonly felt gap between the Higher Power of twelve-step programs and the merciful God that he rediscovered in the heart of the sacraments. Weeman entered sobriety from alcohol and drugs on October 10, 2011, and he's made it his full-time ministry to help others who struggle with various types of addiction to find spiritual wholeness through Catholic in Recovery, an organization he founded and directs. In The Twelve Steps and the Sacraments, Weeman candidly tackles the struggle he and other addicts have with getting to know intimately the unnamed Higher Power of recovery. He shares stories of his compulsion to find a personal relationship with God and how his tentative steps back to the Catholic Church opened new doors of healing and brought him surprising joy as he came to know Christ in the sacraments. Catholics in recovery and those moving toward it, as well as the people who love them will recognize Weeman's story and his spiritual struggle to personally encounter God. He tells us how: Baptism helps you admit powerlessness over an unmanageable problem, face your desperate need for God, and choose to believe in and submit to God’s mercy. Reconciliation affirms and strengthens the hard work of examining your life, admitting wrongs, and making amends. The Eucharist provides ongoing sustenance and draws you to the healing power of Christ. The graces of Confirmation strengthen each person to keep moving forward and to share the good news of recovery and new life in Christ. Weeman's words are boldly challenging and brimming with compassion and through them you will discover inspiration, hope, sage advice, and refreshingly practical help.
Author: Anthony Freeman
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
ISBN: 1845407172
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 112
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God In Us is a radical representation of the Christian faith for the 21st century. Following the example of the Old Testament prophets and the first-century Christians it overturns received ideas about God. God is not an invisible person 'out there' somewhere, but lives in the human heart and mind as 'the sum of all our values and ideals' guiding and inspiring our lives. This new updated edition includes a foreword by Bishop John Shelby Spong and an afterword from the author.
Author: Gaye Lisby
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781537401010
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Why did Jesus come to Earth as a man more than two thousand years ago? Was it to fulfill prophecy? To save us from our sins? To make the world a better place? Gaye Lisby suggests that Jesus came to be more than fire insurance: He came to cleanse us with the water of salvation and to prepare us for a second baptism of fire and power-a baptism of the Holy Spirit. The result? We are indwelt with the very Spirit of the Father and restored to fellowship with Him. Unlike books that focus on godhead theology, spiritual gifts, or speaking in tongues as evidence of the baptism of the Holy Spirit, God within Us speaks of a journey to completion. Using uplifting, lyrical prose, Lisby suggests that just as the cross wasn't Jesus's destination, this Christian life doesn't end with salvation. Jesus came that you may have the person of the Holy Spirit within you. Just as God breathed life into Adam, the Holy Spirit breathes the eternally living Word into each of us so that we may manifest Christ in all we do, in turn breathing life into a world desperate to live.
Author: Dr. David Jeremiah
Publisher: Multnomah
ISBN: 1576737179
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 349
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For many believers, the mystery of the Holy Spirit remains just that. God in You, now in popular trade paperback format, is the layperson's guide to this often-misunderstood member of the Trinity. Pastor David Jeremiah explores the Holy Spirit in concrete terms, leaving abstract concepts behind. Not an idea, not an influence, not some vague, mystical force, Jeremiah explains, the Holy Spirit is actually the almighty God of the universe come to live inside the believer's skin. And a clear understanding and appreciation of His attributes can ignite the passion of every Christian's walk with Christ. In this compelling, gently instructive book Jeremiah affirms, "Without [the Spirit], we're about as useful to God's kingdom as an unplugged toaster."
Author: Brother Lawrence
Publisher: Hyweb Technology Co. Ltd.
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 311
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Author: Esther Fleece Allen
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310344778
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 220
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Scripture reveals a God who meets us where we are, not where we pretend to be. No More Faking Fine is your invitation to get honest with God through the life-giving language of lament. If you've ever been given empty clichés during challenging times, you know how painful it is to be misunderstood by well-meaning people. When life hurts, we often feel pressure--from others and ourselves--to keep it together, suck it up, or pray it away. But Scripture reveals a God who lovingly invites us to give honest voice to our emotions when life hits hard. For most of her life, Esther Fleece Allen believed she could bypass the painful emotions of her broken past by shutting them down altogether. She was known as an achiever and an overcomer on the fast track to success. But in silencing her pain, she robbed herself of the opportunity to be healed. Maybe you've done the same. Esther's journey into healing began when she discovered that God has given us a real-world way to deal with raw emotions and an alternative to the coping mechanisms that end up causing more pain. It's called lament--the gut-level, honest prayer that God never ignores, never silences, and never wastes. No More Faking Fine is your permission to lament, taking you on a journey down the unexpected pathway to true intimacy with God. Drawing from careful biblical study and hard-won insight, Esther reveals how to use God's own language to come closer to him as he leads us through our pain to the light on the other side, teaching you that: We are robbing ourselves of a divine mystery and a divine intimacy when we pretend to have it all together God does not expect us to be perfect; instead, he meets us where we are There is hope beyond your heartache, disappointment, and grief Like Esther, you'll soon find that when one person stops faking fine, it gives everyone else permission to do the same.
Author: Brian Houston
Publisher: WaterBrook
ISBN: 0735290628
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 242
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Founder and Global Senior Pastor of Hillsong Church and author of LIVE LOVE LEAD shows how, with God's power, you can believe and achieve a life that exceeds every earthly expectation. When you surrender control and follow God's guidance, you become empowered and equipped to do the impossible, reach higher, and go further than you could have ever imagined--giving Him all the glory. By building our lives around godly principles, surrounding ourselves with wisdom, and living for a cause greater than ourselves, we can effectively live out God's purposes and have an enduring impact. As Brian Houston has personally discovered, when we depend on Jesus as the source for our identity, our lives can be a lasting legacy that maximize the gifts He has given each of us as unique individuals. There is More is for anyone who wants to be challenged to live with expectancy. Ephesians 3 is a call to release the immeasurable potential within you and the exceeding, abundant, and above plans and purposes of a Holy God that are beyond your greatest imagination. "Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen" (Ephesians 3:20-21).
Author: Mark D. Chapman
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030534251
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 376
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This volume, dedicated to the memory of Gerard Mannion (1970-2019), former Joseph and Winifred Amaturo Chair in Catholic Studies at Georgetown University, explores the topic of changing the church from a range of different theological perspectives. The volume contributors offer answers to questions such as: What needs to be changed in the universal church and in the particular denominations? How has change influenced the life of the church? What are the dangers that change brings with it? What awaits the church if it refuses to change? Many of the essays focus on people who have changed the church significantly and on events that have catalyzed change, for the better or for the worse. Some also present visions of change for particular Christian denominations, whether over the ordination of the women, different approaches to sexuality, reform of the magisterium, and many other issues related to change.
Author: Thomas Nelson
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 1400228921
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 336
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Who is the Holy Spirit? What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit? What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit? These common questions and more are answered in this yearlong devotional that combines the writings of Southern Baptist pastors, ministry leaders, and devoted teachers who seek to remind you about the comfort and contentment that comes from walking God's Way. The Spirit of God Within You led by Dr. Johnny Hunt includes: brief, powerful devotions for 52 weeks biblical teachings on ways to learn more about Jesus and the Holy Spirit and to discover a life well lived with Him Scripture readings to support the teachings prayers to encourage a deeper relationship with God and be grateful for the wonderful things He has done for us ways to reflect on and deepen your relationship with God The MyDaily® devotional series offers readers invaluable wisdom and Biblical encouragement to stir the hearts of Christians and bring them closer to their Savior. Designed with an attractive, luxury package, The Spirit of God Within You is a beautiful gift for pastors, worship leaders, or anyone eager to cultivate a sense of praise in their everyday lives.
Author: Roberta Nye
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595199356
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 278
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Written by a veteran liturgy planner for her own parish bulletin, these short articles and reflections on Catholic liturgy, sacraments, and devotions are helpful for individuals, liturgy teams, and parishes interested in learning more about the rituals they celebrate.
