Suppose Jesus Had Thrown in the Towel and Given Up on Us

Suppose Jesus Had Thrown in the Towel and Given Up on Us
Author: De'lois Washington McMillan
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2008-09-24
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9781438921068

Then Came The Rain Poetry by a victim of child molestation. My name is Patti Davy and I chose to share my feelings and emotions that have occurred because of the molestation in my past. This book is filled with the raw emotions that occur from such trauma that can be hard for some to read but that is not my intent. I did the writing to reach out to people who are in the same situation as me to let them know that they are not alone and that there is hope. There are many of us out in today's world that are hurting and suffering from this horrendous act and are forced to deal with it alone or to keep quiet. The truth of the matter is that this crime affects many aspects of our society through drug use, alcohol, divorce, spousal abuse, child abuse, and the list just goes on. So by sharing my experiences through my poetry I hope I can reach out to someone and let them know that they are not alone. May you calm the storm within your heart that you so desire and become a survivor of your past.

Jesus Perfect and Forever

Jesus Perfect and Forever
Author: Jo Ann Hill
Publisher: WestBow Press
Total Pages: 102
Release: 2015-03-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1490871756

In a time that I needed God, He was always there. Starting from the time that I was around three years old, I would stand at the window when the storms came and pray for safety for my family. God never failed me. There have been many trials and sorrows in my life, but God already had chosen a plan for me, and it would be carried out. God is a God of promises, and he always keeps His promise (John 3:16). At the age of eleven, I started to go to the library, where I taught myself to read from beginners books. It was then that I realized what God truly wanted from me. He wanted me to be able to read the Bible (His Word) and carry a message of hope, love, and peace to as many as possible. I was to tell about the Savior Jesus Christ who came, died on a cross, and was resurrected for the sins of all people. I want the world to know Jesus, perfect and forever. Without the direction of the Lord, this book would never have been possible. All of the glory goes to Him. Remember to go forward with bold confidence and take what Jesus is waiting to give you: peace, love, joy, and eternal life.

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.

Undiluted

Undiluted
Author: Benjamin L. Corey
Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2014-08-19
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0768489067

Are you ready to begin experiencing an undiluted Jesus? Benjamin Corey confronts our vision of Jesus head-on, asking the hard question: Is what we see and hear in the modern church all there is to the message of Jesus… or is there a more radical side to Jesus than we have been led to believe? Get ready to encounter a Jesus that is determined to turn over the tables of a stale, ineffective and boring gospel that seeks to escape from the world instead of transforming it. This radical Jesus and His message... Invites us to reorient our lives not on Christian religion, but on the person of Jesus Calls us to live out faith in the context of authentic community with others, instead of isolation Includes the excluded and invites the outcast to have a seat at the table Responds to enemies with a radical, unexplainable love Undiluted will invite you to step out of your comfort zone and into a process of rediscovering the radical, counter cultural, and life-changing message of Jesus. As you do, you’ll discover a more vibrant faith as you embrace an undiluted Jesus and His radical message!

If GOD were your FATHER

If GOD were your FATHER
Author: Marcus Newsome
Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2022-04-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 164471924X

In studying the Bible for many years, I've learned that every command of GOD leads us back to two commands: loving GOD and loving your neighbors (Exodus 20). These passages clearly point out how we should be functioning as children of GOD. A person who refuses to harken to GOD is automatically in obedience to other gods, even the god of self. Deception is when you think you are in obedience to GOD when in fact you are not. In the past, we have had many great prophets, but none of them expressed GOD the Father to perfection like the Son, Christ Jesus. So any actions outside of the harmless life of Christ subjects you to other gods and eliminates GOD as your Father.

God's Story

God's Story
Author: Cheryl Ann
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2021-10-20
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1098090691

In God's Story, Cheryl Ann shares a powerful and timely message of hope inspired by God. This is an inspiring story of overcoming and finding victory and blessing through a vital, personal relationship with Jesus Christ. As life's sea tosses you around, the storms rage on, and the waves continue knocking you down, it sends a message to that very special light, the light of Jesus. God sees where you are in the storm, and the light of God shines just in time, bringing you through for His glory, for God is always on time in every situation. Regardless of the position, burden, personal struggle, or negativity around you, Cheryl Ann lets her readers know that with God, there is always an answer of victory. She encourages her readers to keep focusing on the light of Jesus and never give up. Share the journey with Cheryl Ann as she reaches for the light of God, walking into His unfailing love and His eternal help.

Bend Your Knees to Ease Your Issues

Bend Your Knees to Ease Your Issues
Author: Savitri Scott
Publisher: WestBow Press
Total Pages: 126
Release: 2012-10-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 144976438X

In her quest to have a more meaningful spiritual relationship with God through His Son Jesus Christ, Savitri Scott made the choice to look deeper into Gods Word to find Him and have daily conversations with Him. The result has been irrefutable evidence of the power and significance of prayer in the life of a Christian, along with inexplicable peace, joy, and reassurance. Sometimes lifes issues convince us to move away from God, rather than toward Him, but that is not what He intended for His children. This twenty-one-day devotional uses ordinary life situations and affirms through prayer and Scripture how God inspires and directs us to confront those situations. It demonstrates the sufficiency and privilege of prayer, and non-condemningly assures of Gods declaration of love and promise of forgiveness and salvation through His Son Jesus Christ. Centered on daily prayer and Scripture, this book endorses Gods Word to enliven a stronger and deeper relationship with our Creator and Father. Let the readings become a personal tool to spiritually stimulate and jumpstart continual, personal, spiritual intimacy with God. Seek personal, intimate time with God for a more personal and intimate relationship with Him.

Keeping Faith

Keeping Faith
Author: Jodi Picoult
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 450
Release: 2009-10-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0061981729

“A triumph. This novel’s haunting strength will hold the reader until the very end and make Faith and her story impossible to forget.” —Richmond Times Dispatch “Extraordinary.” —Orlando Sentinel From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult (Nineteen Minutes, Change of Heart, Handle with Care) comes Keeping Faith: an “addictively readable” (Entertainment Weekly) novel that “makes you wonder about God. And that is a rare moment, indeed, in modern fiction” (USA Today).

The Truth about Spiritual Warfare

The Truth about Spiritual Warfare
Author: C. Mark Corts
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2006
Genre: Spiritual warfare
ISBN: 9780805443899

Corts shows how Satan aims his attacks at God in an atempt to gain control over His creation.

Genderstanding Leadership

Genderstanding Leadership
Author: Meryl James-Sebro, Ph.D.
Publisher: WestBow Press
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2013-08
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1449797326

Genderstanding Leadership: Power to the Pew! questions the gender gap between Christian ideology and practice. It challenges women to move beyond the Pew to retrieve and preserve the dignity of women and the security of women and children that are Divinely intended. The book makes a troubling link between religion and gender-based violence, warns that the way in which women allow themselves to be treated in the Church (based on stubborn misinterpretations of sacred texts) has a direct outcome on the plight of women in the world. The author spurs Christian women to spirit-filled, strategic action for greater and more purposeful gender equality in religious institutions.