EMPOWERED! Discovering Your Place in God's Story

EMPOWERED! Discovering Your Place in God's Story
Author: Stuart Simpson
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2013-09-12
Genre:
ISBN: 1291540008

Surveys indicate that most Christians feel disempowered. Wrong (dualistic) thinking, which separates the whole of life into 'spiritual' and 'secular', and creates a division within the Church between those in 'full‐time' ministry and those who are not, has robbed many believers of the joy of knowing their life can make a difference.The purpose of this book is to help give every Christian believer the realization that they have a special, God-given role and place in the fulfillment of God's Story and the Great Commission. Our life‐story fits into God's bigger story (HIStory). Our mission and purpose in life, fits within his global mission and purpose. God is calling us today towards the consummation of his story and his mission. This task is not just for church workers or overseas missionaries. Whatever your vocation in life, you have a destiny to fulfill and a unique contribution to make.With practical tools and study questions.

God's Favorite Place on Earth

God's Favorite Place on Earth
Author: Frank Viola
Publisher: David C Cook
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2013-05-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1434705587

When He came to earth, Jesus Christ was rejected in every quarter in which He stepped. The Creator was rejected by His own creation. “He came to His own and His own received Him not,” said John. For this reason, Jesus Christ had “no where to lay His head.” There was one exception, however. A little village just outside of Jerusalem named Bethany. Bethany was the only place on earth where Jesus was completely received. God’s Favorite Place on Earth is a retelling of Jesus’ many visits to Bethany and a relaying of the message it holds for us today. Frank Viola presents a beautifully crafted narrative from the viewpoint of Lazarus, one of the people who lived in Bethany with his two sisters. This incomparable story not only brings the Gospel narratives to life, but it addresses the struggle against doubt, discouragement, fear, guilt, rejection, and spiritual apathy that challenges countless Christians today. In profoundly moving prose, God’s Favorite Place on Earth will captivate your heart with its beauty, charm, and depth. In this book you will discover how to live as a “Bethany” in our world today, being set free to love and follow Jesus like never before.

So I'm God... Now What?

So I'm God... Now What?
Author: Steve Rother
Publisher:
Total Pages: 359
Release: 2008-01-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9781928806509

So I'm God... Now What? is a collection of carefully selected questions and answers that were asked directly to the group during live presentations world wide. The topics cover a wide variety of subjects and are categorized to show life in many areas from the perspective of the group.

Spiritual Identity and Spirit-Empowered Life

Spiritual Identity and Spirit-Empowered Life
Author: Thomson K Mathew
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2017-10-03
Genre:
ISBN: 9781548856830

The world loves to place labels on people-even on followers of Christ. It's difficult to see yourself as God sees you. But Thomson K. Mathew has created a three-dimensional model of Holy Spirit-empowered Christian identity that allows believers to remain whole in a broken world. Part 1, "Discovering Your Identity in God's Family," discusses the importance of your identity as a child of God, a disciple of Jesus, a citizen of God's kingdom, and a person made whole through faith. Part 2, "Discovering Your Purpose in God's Call," discusses your calling as a hope-filled healer, believer, worshipper, leader, missionary, and prophet. Part 3, "Discovering Your Power in God's Spirit," dives into your position as the temple of the Holy Spirit, your gifts and blessings, and your place among God's living saints. Mathew ends his book with a call to action focusing on your God-given anointing and empowerment through the Holy Spirit to fulfill your specific purpose on Earth. God wants you to know who you are in Him. Mathew's prayer is that you'll begin to see your own beauty and purpose so that you may walk in the knowledge that you are a powerful child of God!

I Am . . .

I Am . . .
Author: Adriene Law
Publisher: WestBow Press
Total Pages: 155
Release: 2017-05-22
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1512780316

Who am I really? What is the point of all this? What is my purpose? Is this all there is to life? Why is all this happening? These are deep yet common questions most of us ask during the seasons of our lives. Embark on the liberating journey of discovering the me that God designed you to be, while discovering the true beauty and loving nature of the God who designed you. The journey is transformational, inspirational and powerful, impacting and bringing freedom to every facet of life. This book looks at: Value & Worth Love & Trust Family & Friendship Freedom & Forgiveness Empowerment & Overcoming Gratitude & Surrender Plus so much more! This is the story of one womans journey of redemption and discovery of who she is really designed and destined to be in Gods story. You will be inspired as she shares her discoveries and victories through some very powerful words and promises that God speaks over each of us. This is her journey towards that perfect peace with God, as she captures what Romans 12:2 means to her the renewing of her mind while proving the will of God. We are invited to welcome these promises into our lives and to start looking at ourselves through the promises and designs God has for us, instead of how we so often see ourselves. Written in an appealing conversation style, and you will feel connected and comfortable while intimately talking about real life experiences, trials and overcoming, seeking to believe Gods promises and to see the truth of His word for you and me.

Finding Your Place in God’s Story

Finding Your Place in God’s Story
Author: Teresa Swanstrom Anderson
Publisher: NavPress
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2022-11-08
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1641584718

The lineage of Jesus is full of surprising, imperfect people, but perhaps none more than the five women memorialized in Matthew 1. These women are not the expected matriarchs like Eve or Sarah or Rebecca, but the ones with hard, complicated stories. And every one of these women is just like us: resoundingly ordinary, tainted by sin, and yet unexpectedly used to change the world when they found their place in God’s story. In this Get Wisdom Bible study, you are invited into the raw, empowering, astonishing stories of these five women: Tamar: A Woman Who Pursues What Is Right Rahab: A Woman Who Chooses Growth Ruth: A Woman Who Loves Radically Bathsheba: A Woman Who Claims Her Voice Mary: A Women Who Says Yes With Teresa Swanstrom Anderson’s trademark warmth and accessibility, this study equips women to study Scripture for themselves and discover how to participate more fully in the story of God. Features: 5-session study with 3 days per session/week Complementary teaching videos from the author for small groups, corresponding with each week of the study Study can be used anytime, but theme of Jesus' lineage makes it great for use during Advent and Christmas Reflection questions and journaling prayer section for each day "History Lessons" providing background context Guidance on how to study the original languages of Scripture

Empowered to Live

Empowered to Live
Author: Lucie Costa
Publisher: WestBow Press
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2021-07-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1664236414

This book is to help you discover the depths of God’s love for you and to learn how to operate from it in different areas of life so that you will be able to live with authority as a child of God, free from all that hinders you; that you might effectively fulfill God’s plans for your life!

Awakening to God

Awakening to God
Author: Gerard Long (Minister)
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2014
Genre: History
ISBN: 1414396287

The early church turned the world upside down. With only a few followers of Jesus filled with the Holy Spirit, the gospel message of love and transformation spread like wildfire; it could not be contained or held back. What was the secret--the "Jesus way"--behind such a radical movement of the gospel? And what would it take for a spiritual renewal to happen today--in your church, your community, your world, and your own heart? Gerard Long, president of Alpha USA, has seen that spiritual awakenings tend to occur when God's people understand their calling and prepare through prayer, personal renewal, and action. In Awakening, he offers a compelling vision for a "Jesus way" of widespread spiritual renewal, equipping you to better love people into the Kingdom of God. You'll become empowered to live the abundant life given to us in Christ--and step out in faith to fulfill God's calling.

Never Less Than

Never Less Than
Author: Sharon Jaynes
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2022-01-11
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 073698285X

Never Feel Less Than Again Bestselling author and speaker Sharon Jaynes is here to break down what God really thinks about the grand finale of His creation: woman. You’ll discover the lengths Jesus went to during His time on earth to debunk the belief that women were “less than” and declare the truth that women are co-image bears with immense value and divine purpose. Not only did Jesus accept women as they were, but He also challenged them to become more. You’ll see how to… stop viewing yourself as a stagehand and take centerstage when God calls your name reject feelings of inferiority and replace them with biblical truth that emboldens you with power and purpose embrace your value, calling, and influence as a daughter of the King and a co-heir in Christ discover the secret of becoming a strong woman with a soft heart through the lives of women just like you As Sharon explores Jesus’ encounters with women in the New Testament you’ll witness how He broke the cultural rules of His day to empower and equip God’s daughters for all time—including you today. Their story is your story…and it’s a good one.