Religion and spirituality

  • The Forever People: Living Today in the Light of Eternity

    Creator

    Nederhood, Joel

    Abstract

    How does living as God's "forever people" impact our daily living? These 100 devotional essays by the former voice of the Back to God Hour show how having an eternal perspective affects marriage, career choice, self-esteem, and more.

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    Publisher (Source)

    CRC Publications

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  • Longing for More: Devotions for Advent

    Creator

    DeVries, Paul

    Abstract

    When we're overwhelmed with the wants and worries of life, we long for more. We long for meaning and fullness and joy. Especially at Christmastime, we long for the presence of Immanuel--God with us. These devotions focus on Isaiah 41-49, chapters that reassure us that God is with us, and that the answer to our longings is living in God's holy presence.

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    Publisher (Source)

    Grand Rapids, Michigan : Faith Alive Christian Resources

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  • Expecting: Devotions for Advent

    Creator

    Hozee, Scott

    Abstract

    At Advent, we're all "expecting" anticipating Christ's birth and looking forward to the time when he comes again. With Mary, we wait for God's plan to be accomplished in and through us. These brief devotions are excellent for personal, family, or congregational use.

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    Publisher (Source)

    Grand Rapids, Michigan : Faith Alive Christian Resources

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  • Everyday Prayers : 365 Days to a Gospel-Centered Faith

    Creator

    Smith, Scotty

    Abstract

    How would life be different if we could think, see, and do all things in light of the person and work of Jesus? With this inspiring collection of 365 Scripture-centered prayers, Scotty Smith helps readers pray the Scriptures through the lens of the gospel, mining the resources of God's grace and applying them in every season of life. He frees readers to abandon any posing or pretending in favor of an honest, no-spin relationship with a God who claims them as his own.

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    Publisher (Source)

    Grand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Books

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  • Dynamic Devotionals for Men

    Creator

    Krutza, William

    Abstract

    When you turn to the writings of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, you discover that Jesus Christ was straightforward in His dealings with men. He expected men to be men. Jesus never encountered a man without bringing about or demanding some kind of change in that man's life. He may be making the same demands on your life.

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    Publisher (Source)

    Grand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Book House Company

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  • Daylight

    Creator

    Kuyvenhoven, Andrew

    Abstract

    For more than thirty years, Daylight has challenged and inspired thousands of readers through more than ten printings. In this classic devotional, now newly updated with contemporary examples and questions for reflection or discussion, Kuyvenhoven uses Scripture to shed light on what it means to live in the presence and promises of God. Includes questions for reflection or discussion.

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    Publisher (Source)

    St. Catherines, Ontario : Paidea Press

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  • Daily Discipleship: A Devotional

    Creator

    Eims, LeRoy

    Abstract

    If you're torn between the desire to have a growing relationship with God and the feeling that discipleship will take more than you can give, Daily Discipleship can help.

    Filled with real-life stories, Daily Discipleship offers practical and encouraging teaching on what it means to be a disciple who follows Jesus in the midst of living a busy and full life.

    Topics include meditating on God's Word, maintaining a thankful spirit, giving God first place, dealing with lingering sin, making life decisions, living a contented life, and much more.

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    Publisher (Source)

    Colorado Springs, CO : NavPress

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  • Beyond Doubt: A Devotional Response to Questions of Faith

    Creator

    Plantinga Jr., Cornelius

    Abstract

    From the pen of award-winning author Cornelius Plantinga Jr. comes this book of flesh-and-blood Christian meditations with a theological spine.
    Building on the success of two earlier editions and now splendidly updated, Beyond Doubt unpacks the deep truths of the Christian faith by raising basic questions like What is God like? Why pray? What is the shape of the godly life? If the Lord is with us, why do we suffer? How do we face death?

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    Publisher (Source)

    Grand Rapids, Michigan : Board of Publications of the Christian Reformed Church

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  • A Year with C. S. Lewis: Daily Readings from His Classic Works

    Creator

    Lewis, C. S.

    Abstract

    The classic A Year with C.S. Lewis is an intimate day-to-day companion by C.S. Lewis, the most important Christian writer of the 20th century. The daily meditations have been culled from Lewis’ celebrated signature classics: Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, The Problem of Pain, Miracles, and A Grief Observed, as well as from the distinguished works The Weight of Glory and The Abolition of Man. Ruminating on such themes as the nature of love, the existence of miracles, overcoming a devastating loss, and discovering a profound Christian faith, A Year with C.S.

    Audience
    General**
    Publisher (Source)

    San Francisco : Harper

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  • The Work and the Glory : v. 3

    Creator

    Lund, Gerald N.

    Abstract

    For the Steeds, the years between 1836 and 1838 are a time of separation and reunion, committment and apostasy, heartache and hope. Nathan Steed joins Parley P. Pratt on a challenging mission to Upper Canada. Jessica, Joshua's ex-wife, feels compelled to seek a safe haven with the Church in Far West, Missouri; meanwhile, Joshua, restless, ambitious, and haunted by his past -- journeys to Savannah, Georgia. Tensions between Melissa and her nonmember husband, Carl, forces her to make a difficult decision.

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