God Don't Like Fake People

God Don't Like Fake People
Author: The Seed of Solomon
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2008-06-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1467839205

Are you tired of dealing with fake people? Does it seem like every time you put trust in your family and friends they come up short and backstab you? Does it seem like every time you try to get in a relationship you later find out that they are the opposite of what you thought they were when you first met them? Does it seems like you are walking in place and everybody that is in your circle doesnt have you in their best interest and is selfishly trying to milk and drain you. If you can relate to all or some of those situations then you are dealing with fake people. This book entitled God dont like fake people is a spiritual Guide to better relationships with people and God. This is a Bible based book that shines the light on many blind spots in your soul that may be causing you to keep experiencing regretful and disappointing situations in life. This small book is like a heavenly vitamin that will help replenish your mental and spiritual cells. This book is the rebirth of an ancient style of writing. Therefore after reading this nontraditional book you will no longer look at the world the same. This book is not like any other book that you have read in you life. Therefore you must read this legendary book with an open heart and mind as if you were a child. The seed of Solomon A.K.A Allan Williams is an anointed student of God that has dedicated his life to inspire people to seek God and the truth. Its better to be criticized by a wise person than to be praised by a fool. - Ecclesiastes 7:5 We dont see things as they are. We see them as we are. - Anis Nin If you want what you cant have, you will never have what you want - Allan Williams

Jesus > Religion

Jesus > Religion
Author: Jefferson Bethke
Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2013-10-14
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1400205409

Abandon dead, dry, religious rule-keeping and embrace the promise of being truly known and deeply loved. Jefferson Bethke burst into the cultural conversation with a passionate, provocative poem titled "Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus." The 4-minute video became an overnight sensation, with 7 million YouTube views in its first 48 hours (and 23+ million in a year). Bethke's message clearly struck a chord with believers and nonbelievers alike, triggering an avalanche of responses running the gamut from encouraged to enraged. In his New York Times bestseller Jesus > Religion, Bethke unpacks similar contrasts that he drew in the poem--highlighting the difference between teeth gritting and grace, law and love, performance and peace, despair, and hope. With refreshing candor, he delves into the motivation behind his message, beginning with the unvarnished tale of his own plunge from the pinnacle of a works-based, fake-smile existence that sapped his strength and led him down a path of destructive behavior. Along the way, Bethke gives you the tools you need to: Humbly and prayerfully open your mind Understand Jesus for all that he is View the church from a brand-new perspective Bethke is quick to acknowledge that he's not a pastor or theologian, but simply an ordinary, twenty-something who cried out for a life greater than the one for which he had settled. On this journey, Bethke discovered the real Jesus, who beckoned him with love beyond the props of false religion. Praise for Jesus > Religion: "Jeff's book will make you stop and listen to a voice in your heart that may have been drowned out by the noise of religion. Listen to that voice, then follow it--right to the feet of Jesus." --Bob Goff, author of New York Times bestsellers Love Does and Everybody, Always "The book you hold in your hands is Donald Miller's Blue Like Jazz meets C. S. Lewis's Mere Christianity meets Augustine's Confessions. This book is going to awaken an entire generation to Jesus and His grace." --Derwin L. Gray, lead pastor of Transformation Church, author of Limitless Life: Breaking Free from the Labels That Hold You Back

Hating God

Hating God
Author: Bernard Schweizer
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2010-11-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0199780013

While atheists such as Richard Dawkins have now become public figures, there is another and perhaps darker strain of religious rebellion that has remained out of sight--people who hate God. In this revealing book, Bernard Schweizer looks at men and women who do not question God's existence, but deny that He is merciful, competent, or good. Sifting through a wide range of literary and historical works, Schweizer finds that people hate God for a variety of reasons. Some are motivated by social injustice, human suffering, or natural catastrophes that God does not prevent. Some blame God for their personal tragedies. Schweizer concludes that, despite their blasphemous thoughts, these people tend to be creative and moral individuals, and include such literary lights as Friedrich Nietzsche, Mark Twain, Zora Neale Hurston, Rebecca West, Elie Wiesel, and Philip Pullman. Schweizer shows that literature is a fertile ground for God haters. Many authors, who dare not voice their negative attitude to God openly, turn to fiction to give vent to it. Indeed, Schweizer provides many new and startling readings of literary masterpieces, highlighting the undercurrent of hatred for God. Moreover, by probing the deeper mainsprings that cause sensible, rational, and moral beings to turn against God, Schweizer offers answers to some of the most vexing questions that beset human relationships with the divine.

How Jesus Became God

How Jesus Became God
Author: Bart D. Ehrman
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2014-03-25
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0062252194

New York Times bestselling author and Bible expert Bart Ehrman reveals how Jesus’s divinity became dogma in the first few centuries of the early church. The claim at the heart of the Christian faith is that Jesus of Nazareth was, and is, God. But this is not what the original disciples believed during Jesus’s lifetime—and it is not what Jesus claimed about himself. How Jesus Became God tells the story of an idea that shaped Christianity, and of the evolution of a belief that looked very different in the fourth century than it did in the first. A master explainer of Christian history, texts, and traditions, Ehrman reveals how an apocalyptic prophet from the backwaters of rural Galilee crucified for crimes against the state came to be thought of as equal with the one God Almighty, Creator of all things. But how did he move from being a Jewish prophet to being God? In a book that took eight years to research and write, Ehrman sketches Jesus’s transformation from a human prophet to the Son of God exalted to divine status at his resurrection. Only when some of Jesus’s followers had visions of him after his death—alive again—did anyone come to think that he, the prophet from Galilee, had become God. And what they meant by that was not at all what people mean today. Written for secular historians of religion and believers alike, How Jesus Became God will engage anyone interested in the historical developments that led to the affirmation at the heart of Christianity: Jesus was, and is, God.

God Is Not Mad at You

God Is Not Mad at You
Author: Joyce Meyer
Publisher: FaithWords
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2013-09-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1455517461

When bestselling author Joyce Meyer posted "God's not mad at you" on Facebook, she didn't anticipate that her words would trigger thousands of responses of gratitude and relief. Apparently many Christians struggle to reconcile their perception of God as both a loving parent and a stern judge. In GOD IS NOT MAD AT YOU, Joyce will help those who haven't truly received God's love because they are afraid of His anger and disapproval. She explores the source of this confusion, so His genuine character can be better understood and His love can be experienced on an entirely new level. Chapter titles include: * Perfectionism and Approval * The Pain of Rejection * Guilt and Shame * Developing Your Potential * Run to God, Not from Him * Getting Comfortable with God "It is important for us to remember that God's anger is directed toward our sinful behavior rather than toward us. If you feel guilty right now and are afraid that God is mad at you, then you are miserable. But your misery can be immediately changed to peace and joy by simply believing God's Word. Believe that God loves you and that He is ready to show you mercy and forgive you completely. Believe that God has a good plan for your life. Believe that God is not mad at you!" --Joyce Meyer

Spirit Wars

Spirit Wars
Author: Kris Vallotton
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2012-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441270167

You know the battle is raging--but are you fighting the right enemy? Just as enemies fought Joshua in the Promised Land, and Nehemiah faced opposition as he rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem, our enemy will fight us as we approach the spiritual terrain God has promised us. Most Christians retreat at the first sign of conflict because they fail to recognize the true nature of the battle. But you can prevail in freedom and joy. Sharing his deeply personal story of demonic bondage, torment and ultimate deliverance, pastor and bestselling author Kris Vallotton turns the idea of spiritual warfare as we know it on its head. He reveals the diabolical lies and strategies of the enemy--attacks and traps so subtle and deceptive that we may find our souls and hearts imprisoned without even knowing it. No more! Now you can win the invisible battle against sin and the enemy. Victory is within your grasp. Will you take hold? "It is with great excitement that I recommend this book to you, knowing that fruit will increase until Jesus gets His full reward."--Bill Johnson, author, When Heaven Invades Earth and The Essential Guide to Healing, senior pastor, Bethel Church, Redding, California

Is It Me? Making Sense of Your Confusing Marriage

Is It Me? Making Sense of Your Confusing Marriage
Author: Natalie Hoffman
Publisher: Flying Free
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2018
Genre: Marital conflict
ISBN: 9781732894303

One out of three married women sitting in an average conservative Christian church is in a confusing and painful marriage relationship. Those women believe they are alone. I want them to know they aren't. They believe they can't find peace. I want them to know they can. They believe they don't have choices. I want them to know they do.This book isn't for the parents who raised them. It's not for the pastors who condemn them. It's not for the friends who don't understand them. And it's not for the partner who dehumanizes them. This book is for the woman in the pew who somehow, by God's divine intervention, finds it in her hand and has to catch her breath because she suddenly feels like she's free falling.I wrote this book just for you. Let's dig in.

Abundant Life and Loving God

Abundant Life and Loving God
Author: Greg Wander
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 70
Release: 2015-05-13
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1491761938

Abundant Life & Loving God tells how one mans journey of discovery led him to find abundant life in Jesus Christ and a central place in his life for following the most important commandment to love God. Greg Wander tells how he came to love God as passionately as he loves the members of his family. Energized by this change in his lifes priorities, he looks back over his personal history in the church and reveals how loving God was rarely discussed. By telling this story he hopes to help others find renewed love for God. In adopting an approachable tone, Abundant Life and Loving God turns its attention to topics like enjoying real relationships with God, loving God, spending time seeking God, finding transformation in God, and reviewing recommendations for spiritual leaders to encourage others in their searches for a loving God. A concluding list of recommended readings, grouped by topic, provides guidance for ones spiritual search. If you have come to the point in your life where you recognize gaps and holes in your spiritual life, then this text offers support. With its embraceable narrative, it will provide you with scripturally grounded guidance for discovering the blessings that come with showing your love for God and receiving His grace for enjoying an abundant life.

The Divine Romance

The Divine Romance
Author: Gene Edwards
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2011-06-14
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1414328001

A breathtakingly beautiful saga spanning from eternity to eternity, presented from the view of angels. Experience creation, the crucifixion, and the resurrection from this unique viewpoint, and gain a better understanding of the majestic love of God. Gene Edwards’s classic tale is the greatest love story ever told.

The Book of Longings

The Book of Longings
Author: Sue Monk Kidd
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2020-04-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0698408195

“An extraordinary novel . . . a triumph of insight and storytelling.” —Associated Press “A true masterpiece.” —Glennon Doyle, author of Untamed An extraordinary story set in the first century about a woman who finds her voice and her destiny, from the celebrated number one New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Life of Bees and The Invention of Wings In her mesmerizing fourth work of fiction, Sue Monk Kidd takes an audacious approach to history and brings her acclaimed narrative gifts to imagine the story of a young woman named Ana. Raised in a wealthy family with ties to the ruler of Galilee, she is rebellious and ambitious, with a brilliant mind and a daring spirit. She engages in furtive scholarly pursuits and writes narratives about neglected and silenced women. Ana is expected to marry an older widower, a prospect that horrifies her. An encounter with eighteen-year-old Jesus changes everything. Their marriage evolves with love and conflict, humor and pathos in Nazareth, where Ana makes a home with Jesus, his brothers, and their mother, Mary. Ana's pent-up longings intensify amid the turbulent resistance to Rome's occupation of Israel, partially led by her brother, Judas. She is sustained by her fearless aunt Yaltha, who harbors a compelling secret. When Ana commits a brazen act that puts her in peril, she flees to Alexandria, where startling revelations and greater dangers unfold, and she finds refuge in unexpected surroundings. Ana determines her fate during a stunning convergence of events considered among the most impactful in human history. Grounded in meticulous research and written with a reverential approach to Jesus's life that focuses on his humanity, The Book of Longings is an inspiring, unforgettable account of one woman's bold struggle to realize the passion and potential inside her, while living in a time, place and culture devised to silence her. It is a triumph of storytelling both timely and timeless, from a masterful writer at the height of her powers.