Finding Divine Inspiration: Working With The Holy Spirit In Your Creativity
"This book has challenged me to develop a more listen-to-the-inspiration-of-the-Holy Spirit-lifestyle."
-Eric Poland,Emmy Award-Winning Producer
"With God's direction and inspiration the arts can be one of the most powerful tools the church has for opening hearts to the Spirit's voice."
-Dr. Marus Warner, President, Deeper Walk International
Collaborate With God!
God will speak to humanity in as many ways as His people are willing to hear. If you are willing, there are ways to convey God's word that you may have never imagined. Listen beyond the ordinary, and you will express the extraordinary!
God wants to infuse a transforming wave of divinely inspired creativity into the culture and the church through His willing partners. Finding Divine Inspiration is full of practical steps and exciting biblical, historical, and current examples to help you collaborate with the Great Creator in your life and work.
Includes Exclusive Interviews With:
Thomas Blackshear, Painter, "Forgiven"
Dan Haseltine, Jars of Clay
Peter Furler, Newsboys
Buzz McLaughlin, Writer/Producer, Theater and Film
And Others!
God wants to include you in an amazing creative collaboration to bring His messages to the world in unique ways-unleashing your true creative potential!
Soul Winning: How To Share God's Love And Life To A World In Despair
You have been commissioned to continue the ministry of Jesus!
The Church was born in a blaze of personal soul winning as the mission of Jesus Christ became the mission of every believer. Today, that mandate continues. Yet, when it comes to evangelism, many believers lack the passion or know-how to begin. Soul Winning will help!
This must-read work by renowned evangelist T.L. Osborn will empower you to reach outside the walls of the church where Christians have hibernated too long & mdash;out of touch with an unconverted world. Revised and updated for the 21century by T.L. & rsquo;s daughter, Dr. LaDonna Osborn, this classic work will & hellip;
Inspire and equip you to reach the lost.
Help you break free from apathy and insecurity.
Share timeless truths, insights, and practical methods the Osborn family has used around the world.
Stir ideas in your heart of when, where, and how to evangelize.
Impart the heartbeat of evangelism from someone who carries it.
Jesus needs you to become a soul winner. He can only show His love to the lost through Christians who believe in His love enough to tell about it. The whole world is waiting to see Jesus in action through believers like you!
'A true artist. A brilliant writer. An original thinker' Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieYor & ugrave;b & aacute; Boy Running charts Samuel Ajayi Crowther's miraculous journey from slave to liberator, boy to man, running to resisting'Run, & Agrave;j & agrave;y & iacute;, run!'The day the Malian slave traders invaded the Nigerian town of & Ograve;sog & ugrave;n, thirteen-year-old & Agrave;j & agrave;y & iacute;'s life was split in two.Before, there was his childhood, surrounded by friends and family, watched over by the ancient Yor & ugrave;b & aacute; gods of forest and water, earth and sky. After: capture, slavery - and release, into the service of a new god, his own culture left far behind. So & Agrave;j & agrave;y & iacute; becomes Samuel Crowther - missionary, linguist, minister - and abolitionist: driven to negotiate against his own people to end the miserable trade in human beings which destroyed his family.Drawing on the prolific writings of Samuel Ajayi Crowther, Biyi B & aacute;nd & eacute;l & eacute; has created a many-voiced, kaleidoscopic portrait of an extraordinary man. From the heart-stopping drama of & Agrave;j & agrave;y & iacute;'s last day of freedom to the farcical intrigue of the & Ograve;sog & ugrave;n court; from a meeting with Queen Victoria; to his consecration as the first African Bishop of the Anglican Church, his journey, like all great odysseys, circles back to where he began. By turns witty, moving and quietly political, Biyi B & aacute;nd & eacute;l & eacute;'s reimagining of Crowther's life is a brilliant tour de force.WITH AN INTRODUCTION FROM WOLE SOYINKA & lsquo;Biyi B & aacute;nd & eacute;l & eacute; had a prolifically talented and creative mind, shown in everything he touched. Yor & ugrave;b & aacute; Boy Running is no exception & rsquo; Chiwitel Ejiofor
Enjoy more joy, abundance, and blessings with this 365-day guide & mdash;with removable pages & mdash;building on The Secret & rsquo;s powerful truths. Perfect for your work desk or your bedside table.All around the world, The Secret is helping millions achieve the lives of their dreams. Now, with The Secret Daily Teachings, Rhonda Byrne takes readers through the next vital steps in living The Secret.Byrne illuminates facets of the law of attraction that lead to more joy, abundance, and blessings & mdash;every single day of the year. This beautifully designed book has removable pages so you can share your favorite teachings or take your most cherished inspirations with you as you go about the day.The Secret Daily Teachings supports you in harnessing the hidden, untapped power of the Universe within yourself. Remember, as one of the daily teachings says, & ldquo;No matter where you are, no matter how difficult things may appear to be, you are always being moved toward magnificence. Always. & rdquo;
No God But God: The Origins - Evolution - And Future Of Islam
Though it is the fastest growing religion in the world, Islam remains shrouded by ignorance and fear. What is the essence of this ancient faith? Is it a religion of peace or war? How does Allah differ from the God of Jews and Christians? Can an Islamic state be founded on democratic values such as pluralism and human rights? A writer and scholar of comparative religions, Reza Aslan has earned international acclaim for the passion and clarity he has brought to these questions. In No god but God, challenging the & ldquo;clash of civilizations & rdquo; mentality that has distorted our view of Islam, Aslan explains this critical faith in all its complexity, beauty, and compassion.Contrary to popular perception in the West, Islam is a religion firmly rooted in the prophetic traditions of the Jewish and Christian scriptures. Aslan begins with a vivid account of the social and religious milieu in which the Prophet Muhammad lilved. The revelations that Muhammad received in Mecca and Medina, which were recorded in the Quran, became the foundation for a radically more egalitarian community, the likes of which had never been seen before.Soon after his death, the Prophet & rsquo;s successors set about the overwhelming task of defining and interpreting Muhammad & rsquo;s message for future generations. Their efforts led to the development of a comprehensive code of conduct that was expected to regulate every aspect of the believer & rsquo;s life. But this attempt only widened the chasm between orthodox Islam and its two major sects, Shiism and Sufism, both of which Aslan discusses in rich detail.Finally, No god but God examines how, in the shadow of European colonialism, Muslims developed conflicting strategies to reconcile traditional Islamic values with the social and political realities of the modern world. With the emergence of the Islamic state in the twentieth century, this contest over the future of Islam has become a passionate, sometimes violent battle between those who seek to enforce a rigid and archaic legal code and those who struggle to harmonize the teachings of the Prophet with contemporary ideals of democracy and human rights. According to Reza Aslan, we are now living in the era of & ldquo;the Islamic Reformation. & rdquo; No god but God is a persuasive and elegantly written account of the roots of this reformation and the future of Islamic faith.
Can you trust the Bible?
Many answer this question with a staunch No! Critics increasingly attempt to poke holes in the authority of Scripture and deflate faith among believers. But ask Dr. Erwin Lutzer if you can trust the Bible, and he & rsquo;ll give a resounding Yes!
In this revised and expanded edition of the popular book 7 Reasons Why You Can Trust the Bible, Dr. Lutzer offers seven foundational arguments for the reliability of Scripture. In clear, easy-to-follow language, he explores:
The Bible & rsquo;s claims about itself
The historical reliability of the Bible
The prophetic predictions of the Bible
The claims of Christ concerning Scripture
The harmony between science and the Bible
The providence of God in preserving Scripture
The power of the Bible to change lives
In the court of truth, the Holy Spirit testifies to the authority of Scripture, and all the evidence lines up. Read 7 Reasons and let your confidence in God & rsquo;s Word increase.
Lower Than The Angels - A History Of Sex And Christianity
The Bible observes that God made humanity & lsquo;for a while a little lower than the angels & rsquo;. If humans are that close to angels, does the difference lie in human sexuality and what we do with it? Much of the political contention and division in societies across the world centres on sexual topics, and one-third of the global population is Christian in background or outlook. In a single lifetime, Christianity or historically Christian societies have witnessed one of the most extraordinary about-turns in attitudes to sex and gender in human history. There have followed revolutions in the place of women in society, a new place for same-sex love amid the spectrum of human emotions and a public exploration of gender and trans identity. For many the new situation has brought exciting liberation & ndash; for others, fury and fear.This book seeks to calm fears and encourage understanding through telling a 3000-year-long tale of Christians encountering sex, gender and the family, with noises off from their sacred texts. The message of Lower than the Angels is simple, necessary and timely: to pay attention to the sheer glorious complexity and contradictions in the history of Christianity. The reader can decide from the story told here whether there is a single Christian theology of sex, or many contending voices in a symphony that is not at all complete. Oxford & rsquo;s Emeritus Professor of the History of the Church introduces an epic of ordinary and extraordinary Christians trying to make sense of themselves and of humanity & rsquo;s deepest desires, fears and hopes.
There are healthy marriages, and there are toxic ones as well. Many times, unhealthy marriages result in hurts and wounds. Sometimes, they could lead to the death or killing of a partner. However, we should identify why people die in marriages and how to protect ourselves and our loved ones from becoming the next victim of such avoidable gruesome killings and tragic incidents that are associated with domestic violence.
In this book, Dr. Victor Mike-Omole thoughtfully identified and spelt out a few reasons some folks die in marriage and how it can be prevented or significantly reduced.
You will also discover & hellip;
Effects Of Religious Extremities In Marital Relationship
What the Bible Says About Divorce and Remarrying
When and How To Quit A Toxic Marriage
How To Recognize Abusers and Their Abuses
Chronicles Of Marital Tragedies
How To Prevent Loss Of Lives In Marriage.
The Price For a Blissful Marriage
Self-Evaluation For Abuse In A Relationship
The author recommended how the Church and Church Leaders should play their role in stemming the tides of gender-based violence and the gruesome killings associated with it.
Why People Die In Marriages is a self-help book and a Must-Read for everyone in a marriage or intends going into a relationship.
Parkers' Astrology: The Definitive Guide To Using Astrology In Every Aspect Of Your Life
A new edition of this universally acknowledged practical introduction to astrology for interested amateurs and budding professionalsIf you are interested in the zodiac and astrology, let Derek and Julia Parker guide you through the stars and planetary activity.You'll learn the basics of astrology, discover astrological techniques and join them as they take a look at the planets at work. Includes the latest developments in astrology and explores advanced birth chart techniques using midpoints, harmonics, and the Moon's nodes.Leave nothing to chance - find out more about your relationships, marriage, career, leisure and health with this definitive guide to astrology.
The Narrow Path - How The Subversive Way Of Jesus Satisfies Our Souls
A compelling call to embrace the countercultural values of Jesus, which lead to a life of love, peace, and fulfillment, from the bestselling author of The Deeply Formed Life, winner of the Christianity Today Book Award. & ldquo;In The Narrow Path, Rich unpacks what living our best life truly looks like. This book is a much-needed heart checkup for every Jesus follower. & rdquo; & mdash;Christine Caine, founder of A21 and Propel WomenWe live in a culture that wants it all. More is seen as better & mdash;whether it & rsquo;s more money, social media fame, choices, or power. For those chasing this way of life, & ldquo;narrow & rdquo; seems negative. Who wants to narrow their options . . . or be seen as narrow-minded?Which is why the most well-known talk in the history of the world & mdash;the Sermon on the Mount & mdash;is also the most paradoxical one. In it, Jesus holds up the narrow path as the most spacious . . . and the broader path as the more confining one.Rich Villodas, bestselling author of The Deeply Formed Life, explores what today & rsquo;s broad and narrow paths look like so you can discern which one you & rsquo;re on. The answer may surprise you & mdash;and will help you pursue the way of Jesus more deeply when it comes to loving God and others, prayer, sexual desire, conflict, money, anxiety, and more.The Narrow Path reintroduces the counterintuitive wonder of Jesus & rsquo;s timeless wisdom for this age, one fraught with anxiety, depression, polarizing politics, and online vitriol. The path of Jesus is most certainly narrow, but it is the only one filled with the ever-expanding life of God . . . and it is available now for all who want it!
The End Of Faith - Religion - Terror And The Future Of Reason
"The End of Faith articulates the dangers and absurdities of organized religion so fiercely and so fearlessly that I felt relieved as I read it, vindicated....Harris writes what a sizable number of us think, but few are willing to say." Natalie Angier, New York Times
In The End of Faith, Sam Harris delivers a startling analysis of the clash between reason and religion in the modern world. He offers a vivid, historical tour of our willingness to suspend reason in favor of religious beliefs even when these beliefs inspire the worst human atrocities. While warning against the encroachment of organized religion into world politics, Harris draws on insights from neuroscience, philosophy, and Eastern mysticism to deliver a call for a truly modern foundation for ethics and spirituality that is both secular and humanistic. Winner of the 2005 PEN/Martha Albrand Award for Nonfiction.
Crusaders: The Epic History Of The Wars For The Holy Lands
A major new history of the Crusades with an unprecedented wide scope, told in a tableau of portraits of people on all sides of the wars, from the author of Powers and Thrones.For more than one thousand years, Christians and Muslims lived side by side, sometimes at peace and sometimes at war. When Christian armies seized Jerusalem in 1099, they began the most notorious period of conflict between the two religions. Depending on who you ask, the fall of the holy city was either an inspiring legend or the greatest of horrors. In Crusaders, Dan Jones interrogates the many sides of the larger story, charting a deeply human and avowedly pluralist path through the crusading era.Expanding the usual timeframe, Jones looks to the roots of Christian-Muslim relations in the eighth century and tracks the influence of crusading to present day. He widens the geographical focus to far-flung regions home to so-called enemies of the Church, including Spain, North Africa, southern France, and the Baltic states. By telling intimate stories of individual journeys, Jones illuminates these centuries of war not only from the perspective of popes and kings, but from Arab-Sicilian poets, Byzantine princesses, Sunni scholars, Shi'ite viziers, Mamluk slave soldiers, Mongol chieftains, and barefoot friars.Crusading remains a rallying call to this day, but its role in the popular imagination ignores the cooperation and complicated coexistence that were just as much a feature of the period as warfare. The age-old relationships between faith, conquest, wealth, power, and trade meant that crusading was not only about fighting for the glory of God, but also, among other earthly reasons, about gold. In this richly dramatic narrative that gives voice to sources usually pushed to the margins, Dan Jones has written an authoritative survey of the holy wars with global scope and human focus.
