Broken and Blessed

Broken and Blessed
Author: Fr. Josh Johnson
Publisher: Ascension Press
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2018-08-27
Genre:
ISBN: 1945179678

Only 2 in 10 Americans under 30 believe attending a church is important or worthwhile. Well over half of young adults raised in the Church have dropped out with many having a strong anti-Church stance, many even believing the Church does more harm than good.Fr. Josh Johnson was one of these people. In Broken and Blessed he tackles the harsh realities facing the Church in the 21st century. With charity and courage he speaks to his own generation of Catholic “Millennials,” who often feel their needs and concerns are not being addressed by the Church, or who simply do not believe the Catholic Faith has any relevance to their lives. Using his own experiences, both as a former struggling young Catholic and as a priest, Fr. Josh offers an inspiring witness of how he came to know God, rather than just knowing about him—and presents practical ways for us to truly know God as well. Broken and Blessed: Addresses head-on Millennials’ most pressing issues with the Catholic Faith Presents powerful and inspiring stories from Fr. Josh’s own faith journey Shows how one can truly encounter Jesus in a personal way Offers practical insights on how to overcome habitual sins Discusses the nature of prayer, as well as the challenges to prayer and how to overcome them

Blessed Broken Given

Blessed Broken Given
Author: Glenn Packiam
Publisher: Multnomah
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2019-08-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 052565075X

An invitation to find beauty and meaning in the ordinary and imperfect aspects of your life; not as a call to settle for less, but rather as a way to mysteriously participate in God's power and purpose. Glenn Packiam wants to empower readers to find great joy, purpose, and passion in their daily living. While bread may be one of the most common items on our dinner tables, Jesus chose to take it at the Last Supper and invest deep, wonderful, and transcendent meaning in it. Like the bread that was blessed, broken, and given; readers will see how God uses ordinary experiences to cultivate their mission and their brokenness to bring healing to the world. The ordinary is not the enemy; it is the means by which God accomplishes the miraculous. Through clear biblical teaching and practical steps, Packiam leads the reader into a more purposeful, directed, hopeful future.

The Blessing of a Broken Heart

The Blessing of a Broken Heart
Author: Sherri Mandell
Publisher: Toby Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781592641512

Memoir of the mother of a boy stoned to death in the Judean desert.

From Megachurch to Multiplication

From Megachurch to Multiplication
Author: Chris Galanos
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2018-11-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9781732869608

What would cause Experience Life Church, frequently named one of the fastest-growing churches in the country, to completely change directions? Why would they risk an attendance drop and a decrease in giving in pursuit of a vision that has seldom been attempted in the American church? The leaders of Experience Life knew this journey would be risky and calculated the costs before ever beginning. They believed that following Jesus and aiming to reach millions was worth any cost. Be careful with this book. It might inspire you to risk everything you have to follow Jesus. You've been warned.

Our Journey from Brokenness to Blessing

Our Journey from Brokenness to Blessing
Author: Bob Freitas
Publisher: WestBow Press
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2020-09-27
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1664202129

God allows brokenness. We learned that God is good and gracious but we live in a broken world. This story deals with a broken home, a broken body and a broken heart. Jesus the Man of Sorrows knew the greatest suffering and loss. Out of all our trials our knowledge and love of God grew deeper. He brought healing and blessing. He never forsakes us but is in fact “near to the brokenhearted.” His grace is amazing and sufficient. We learned we had to be steadfast in our faith through it all. Faith means being faithful in all of our trials because God is in control and has a sovereign plan for each of us. Suffering here is temporary but heaven is forever glorious. There is hope, healing and blessing for the broken.

Life of the Beloved

Life of the Beloved
Author: Henri J. M. Nouwen
Publisher: Crossroad
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780824519865

When Nouwen was asked by a secular Jewish friend to explain his faith in simple language, he responded with "Life of the Beloved, " which shows that all people, believers and nonbelievers, are beloved by God unconditionally.

Broken Crayons Still Color

Broken Crayons Still Color
Author: Shelley Hitz
Publisher: Body and Soul Publishing LLC
Total Pages:
Release: 2017-03-31
Genre:
ISBN: 9781946118042

Emma and Sophia discover the answer to this question in this fun and impactful children's book. This is a book adults will love reading over and over again as the message brings hope to those of any age. It's a perfect way to end the day and a gift appropriate for any occasion. The book includes discussion questions and a memory verse at the end.

The Cure for Sorrow

The Cure for Sorrow
Author: Jan Richardson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2020-08
Genre:
ISBN: 9781735161204

When Jan Richardson unexpectedly lost her husband and creative partner, the singer/songwriter Garrison Doles, she did what she had long known how to do: she wrote blessings. These were no sugar-coated blessings. They minimized none of the pain and bewilderment that came in the wake of a wrenching death. With these blessings, Jan entered, instead, into the depths of the shock, anger, and sorrow. From those depths, she has brought forth words that, with heartbreaking honesty, offer surprising comfort and stunning grace. Those who know loss will find kinship among these pages. In these blessings that move through the anguish of rending into the unexpected shelters of solace and hope, there shimmers a light that helps us see we do not walk alone. From her own path of grief, Jan offers a luminous, unforgettable gift that invites us to know the tenacity of hope and to recognize the presence of love that, as she writes, is "sorrow's most lasting cure."

Prayers for the Broken-Hearted

Prayers for the Broken-Hearted
Author: Debbie Kay
Publisher: Hope for the Broken-Hearted
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2012-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9780988580435

"Prayers for the Broken-Hearted" was born out of Debbie Kay's ministry, Hope For The Broken Hearted. As someone who knows what it's like to have a broken heart, she knows how to pray for others that are hurting. With a following of millions per week through social media, her daily prayers, accompanied by beautiful scenic pictures of nature, have become a much requested source of strength and encouragement for hurting hearts around the world. Her prayers put words to the cries of a broken heart. For anyone that is hurting, regardless of the source of the pain, these prayers will draw the reader into a closer relationship with God. He is the source of our hope and The One who restores our broken hearts. "Prayers for the Broken-Hearted" is a refreshing, authentic, synergistic offering to any person longing for companionship and comfort. The pictures of nature are visual reminders of how great our Creator is; the words are simple, deep, and full of need as well as profound peace and promises of comfort and hope. - Colleen Swindoll Thompson, Insight For Living, Special Needs Ministry

Blessing or Curse

Blessing or Curse
Author: Derek Prince
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2006-09-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441200118

Life's trials and triumphs can seem accidental. One person may feel that life is a constant struggle in which pitfalls abound and someone seems out to get him. Another may feel that every day is a gift from God with special blessings just for her. That's because forces are at work in our lives: the blessings of a loving God or the curses of our spiritual adversary. This hugely popular classic work of Derek Prince helps readers recognize if there are curses at work in their lives and shows them how to get out from under those curses to live under God's blessings. This third edition of Blessing or Curse includes an extensive new study guide for small group or individual use.