Jesus: His Story in Stone

Jesus: His Story in Stone
Author: Mike Mason
Publisher: FriesenPress
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2017-09-25
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1525512218

Jesus: His Story in Stone is a reflection on still-existing stone objects that Jesus would have known, seen, or even touched. Each of the seventy short chapters is accompanied by a photograph taken on location in Israel. Arranged chronologically, the one-page meditations compose a portrait of Christ as seen through the significant stones in His life, from the cave where He was born to the rock of Calvary. While packed with historical and archaeological detail, the book’s main thrust is devotional, leading the reader both spiritually and physically closer to Jesus.

Through the Year with Jesus: Gospel Readings and Reflections for Children

Through the Year with Jesus: Gospel Readings and Reflections for Children
Author: Katherine Bogner
Publisher: Emmaus Road Publishing
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2021-01-29
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1645850862

The liturgical year invites us to walk with Jesus through the most wonderful story ever told: the Gospel. In Through the Year with Jesus: Gospel Readings and Reflections for Children, catechist and popular blogger Katherine Bogner reveals the rich mystery of the seasons we celebrate in the Church. With Gospel readings for each week of the liturgical year, along with tools for reflection, discussion, and prayer, Through the Year with Jesus offers endless opportunities for discovering who Jesus is and better understanding Catholic teaching about his life and mission. Promote prayer and conversation about the life of Christ with children through Weekly readings from the Gospels Lectio Divina prompts to nurture personal prayer or journaling Sacred art to accompany the Gospel reading Stories of saints and many rich Catholic traditions for the liturgical year The easy-to-use format of Through the Year with Jesus helps adults lead children to an intimate encounter with the heart of Jesus through the rhythm of the liturgical year and the powerful words of Scripture.

I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die

I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die
Author: Sarah J. Robinson
Publisher: WaterBrook
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2021-05-11
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0593193539

A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.

Ex-Muslim

Ex-Muslim
Author: Naeem Fazal
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2014-06-17
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1400206081

Jesus revealed himself to a young, brash, Pakistani Muslim. But he didn’t just reveal himself; he turned Naeem Fazal’s world upside down. Moving from Kuwait to Charleston, South Carolina, had been an adventure. Surrendering his life to Jesus Christ was actual treason. And yet, Jesus brought Fazal the most powerful peace he had ever experienced: “It filled the room. It grew roots in my heart and in my soul. It intoxicated me.” In this riveting memoir, Fazal describes how God used extraordinary means to bring a young, underachieving, Muslim immigrant through Desert Storm, across the oceans, into college, and ultimately to pastor a Christian church in North Carolina. He demonstrates that no character flaw, no distance, no cultural chasm is too great for Jesus to reach across. Fazal is candid about his shortcomings, practical about the challenges of cross-cultural engagement, and ultimately inspiring that God is capable of far more than we have grown to expect. He says, “Jesus consistently, stubbornly refuses to limit himself to my expectations. Which makes getting to know him an unfolding adventure of epic proportions.” Whether you are a Muslim, Christian, or neither, Ex-Muslim makes a compelling case that life with Jesus Christ is a true adventure.

M Is for Manger

M Is for Manger
Author: Crystal Bowman
Publisher: Tyndale Kids
Total Pages: 17
Release: 2016-10
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1496420047

Travel through the alphabet with this beautiful rhyming storybook that tells the story of Jesus' birth. Begin with the angel who tells Mary that she is God's chosen vessel and follow along until you reach the zillions of stars that paled in comparison to the star that announced the birthplace of the newborn King. Beautifully illustrated and written, this book will be a classic for parents to read to their children every Christmas season. --Publisher

The Adventures of Mrs. Jesus

The Adventures of Mrs. Jesus
Author: Dan O'Shannon
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2014-11-04
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 0062397583

Everyone has a cross to bear. Hers has her husband on it. Welcome to The Adventures of Mrs. Jesus: a wonderfully profane and inventive chronicle of the life of humankind's most tragically overlooked spouse. To millions, Jesus is a teacher, a leader, and the savior of mankind. Finally, his long-suffering wife gets her turn in the spotlight. Meet the woman who woke up on the wrong side of history, as translated from the scrolls that killed the Dead Sea.

You Are a 10 According to Jesus

You Are a 10 According to Jesus
Author: Dr. Jim Wion
Publisher: FriesenPress
Total Pages: 70
Release: 2020
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1525559001

From the very beginning, God created and equipped us to be in His presence. We were His final and most prized of all creation He spoke into existence. Many times, we have failed to realize this position and the importance He placed on us. This failure causes us to experience unhappiness or dread that we carry in our heart or emotions due to our spirit's daunting drive to return to being in His presence. The reader will be taken on a journey enabling each to return to God's presence. Dr. Wion leads us trough understanding God's favor on us, destroying personal fortresses of unbelief resulting in a deeper unshakable relationship with the Lord. We will come to understand the importance of the effect small groups will have on our personal lives during this journey. In this setting, members will encourage each other to grow in confidence and trust in the Lord to acknowledge Him and enjoy being in His presence. "YOU ARE A 10 ACCORDING TO JESUS" is an excellent resource for churches, small groups and individuals desiring to strengthen their relationship with the Lord.

Extraordinary Hospitality (for Ordinary People)

Extraordinary Hospitality (for Ordinary People)
Author: Carolyn Lacey
Publisher: The Good Book Company
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2021-04-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1784985937

How to offer Christian hospitality without becoming exhausted and overburdened. Generous hospitality is a significant way in which God works through our lives to bring life to others, yet many of us feel ill-equipped and overwhelmed at the prospect, especially if we don’t have big houses and we are not wonderful cooks! Carolyn Lacey encourages us to focus on the goal of hospitality, which is to reflect God’s welcoming heart, and shows us how we can all do that, regardless of our bank balance or living situation. She explores seven ways in which we can reflect God’s character in the way we welcome others into our homes and into our lives, and so point people ultimately to Christ. This practical and realistic book explores how to make generous hospitality part of everyday life without becoming exhausted and overburdened.

More Than a Healer

More Than a Healer
Author: Costi W. Hinn
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2021-09-28
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310362873

How does healing fit into God's will, especially when God doesn't heal? Our hearts, our bodies, and our world are desperate for healing. We all experience brokenness, and we rightfully look to Jesus for restoration. But many Christians have been taught the lie that God will heal us if our faith is strong enough, and that he is punishing us when bad things happen. Growing up in one of the world's leading faith-healing dynasties, Costi Hinn witnessed the tragedy of people chasing after healing more than the Healer. In this book he provides biblical clarity to some of the most challenging questions of the Christian faith. Does grace guarantee healing? How do we catch ourselves from slipping into the trap of seeking God for what he can do for us and not for who he really is? Beginning with the vivid memory of the night he discovered his son's cancer diagnosis—Costi unpacks the layered feelings and questions we have about God and his healing power, and he provides practical principles for growing closer to Jesus. With gentle clarity and biblical wisdom, he explains how to: Faithfully pray for healing while trusting in God's sovereignty. Navigate tough conversations about the topics of divine healing, love, and justice. Hold on to faith even in the most painful trials. More than chasing after the Jesus we want, this hopeful and encouraging book will guide you to discovering the Jesus we truly need—and the true power and hope that comes from a genuine relationship with him.

The Wind, the Road and the Way

The Wind, the Road and the Way
Author: Jenny L. Cote
Publisher: Epic Order of the Seven
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780899577937

The events of Acts 1-18 come to life as God's faithful animal team faces a dark, pagan world riddled with false gods while overseeing the writing of the New Testament.