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Theology shapes who we are and how we organize to transform the world. Especially written for required United Methodist classes, this accessible book uses a Wesleyan theological frame—connection—to help listeners understand United Methodism's polity and organization as the interrelationship of our beliefs, mission, and practice. The book is organized into four parts—United Methodist beliefs, mission, practice, and organization. Polity and organization are primary embodiments of The United Methodist Church.

How can you believe all this stuff? This is the number one question Catholics get asked - and, sometimes, we ask ourselves. Why We're Catholic assembles the clearest, friendliest, most helpful answers that Trent learned to give to people. Beginning with how we can know reality and ending with our hope of eternal life, it's the perfect way to help skeptics and seekers (or Catholics who want to firm up their faith) understand the evidence that bolsters our belief - and brings us joy.

Where did God come from? What do the bible stories really tell us? Who or what was Jesus Christ? This audiobook challenges everything we think we know about the nature of religion.

Stewardship has too often become virtually synonymous with financial stewardship in the church. Reagan Rose breaks us out of that limiting concept and shows how the stewardship paradigm is a helpful framework through which to view the entirety of the Christian life. Part of the Institute for the Christian Life series.

Operating in the Courts of Heaven has become an international best seller that has supernaturally transformed lives all over the world. It’s not another prayer strategy; it’s a blueprint for engaging a spiritual dimension called the Courts of Heaven. Robert Henderson biblically teaches believers how to come before the Court and present their cases of unanswered prayers or delayed breakthroughs to the Righteous Judge.

What Wild at Heart did for men, Captivating is doing for women: setting their hearts free. This groundbreaking audiobook shows listeners the glorious design of women before the fall, describes how the feminine heart can be restored, and casts a vision for the power, freedom, and beauty of a woman released to be all she was meant to be.

Written by G. K. Chesterton, Orthodoxy addresses foremost one main problem: How can we contrive to be at once astonished at the world and yet at home in it? Chesterton writes, "I wish to set forth my faith as particularly answering this double spiritual need, the need for that mixture of the familiar and the unfamiliar which Christendom has rightly named romance."

Have you ever found yourself desiring a clear perspective of Heaven that was scripturally based on the Bible? Do you seek the answer to ’What Happens After Death’? As you read along and discover yourself getting more excited about what we have to say, we are not sure just which of these insights you’ll find yourself really enjoying and embracing, but we think as you imagine that, you’ll feel this is really worthwhile. Inside this Commentary on Heaven, you’ll: Work your way through one of Jesus’ teachings regarding Heaven. Explore Multiple Heavens. Realize, “What happens next?...

Derek Prince clearly explains the nature and ways of the Holy Spirit and how He works in the lives of Christians. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, the believer can experience the continual presence of Jesus, become a bold witness for Christ, acquire revelation of the Word of God, pray according to God's will, and understand the plans of God. As you understand and receive the active presence of the Spirit in your life, you will gain new power and grace for living.

Dallas Willard, one of today's most brilliant Christian thinkers and the author of The Divine Conspiracy ( Christianity Today's 1999 Book of the Year), presents a way of living that enables ordinary men and women to enjoy the fruit of the Christian life.

Experience a Life-Changing Taste of Heaven Have you ever had days when everything that could go wrong does? Are you haunted by pain from losing a loved one? Do you long for blessing and respite from your troubles? In our fast-paced, image-driven culture, we’ve lost sight of what truly matters. We only scratch the surface of life, we only see problems, we only trust our own efforts to save ourselves or alleviate our pain. But what if we caught a glimpse of something so grand, so breathtaking, so tremendous and inconceivable that it not only completely changed how we saw ourselves, others, ...

Book Description for "Powerful Psalms and Proverbs: For Your Spiritual Weapon, Shield, Fortunes, and Wisdom" Dive into the transformative depths of "Powerful Psalms and Proverbs," a comprehensive guide designed to fortify your spiritual journey through the rich wisdom of two of the Bible's most enlightening books. This exploration goes beyond traditional interpretations, offering practical insights and applications that arm you with spiritual weapons, protect you with divine shields, promote your health, and lead you to spiritual and material prosperity. Why This Book Is Essential: ...

This book is based on Proverbs 31:10: "An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels." Thousands of women have already discovered the worth of this volume and testify to lives and marriages changed because of a commitment to the principles presented here. If this is a commitment you have made, or want to make, The Excellent Wife answers the difficult questions facing you today.

The Passion Translation is a new, heart-level Bible translation that expresses God’s fiery heart of love, merging the emotion and life-changing truth of God’s word. The goal of this translation is to trigger inside every listener an overwhelming response to the truth of the Bible, unfolding the deep mysteries of the scriptures in the love language of God, the language of the heart.

Everywhere we look, we see signs that all is not right with our earth—extreme temperatures and weather patterns wreak havoc, pollutants sour soils and waterways, and fires and floods ravage land and communities. Climate change is just a symptom of a larger ecological crisis. If we want change, we must realize that the solutions to the problems we face cant come through the same systems that created those problems in the first place.

The world is a very different place from what it was just a few years ago. Today’s post-everything world is arguably more divisive, political, indifferent, and impatient than ever. While many believe that the best course of action is to find a way back to how things used to be, is that actually the best way forward? Given the many ways that our world has changed, it’s time for Christian leadership strategies to change, and for churches to approach making disciples, evangelism, and preaching differently than yesterday.

In Doing Business God's Way by Dennis Peacocke, listeners are invited into a profound understanding of how God desires to partner with us in our work. Through the exploration of twelve key biblical principles, Dennis illuminates the divine blueprint for building businesses that not only thrive, but also reflect God's wisdom and values.

The number of books in the Bible depends on which Bible is being referenced. Protestant and Catholic churches recognize 27 New Testament books. Protestants recognize 39 books of the Jewish canon in the Old Testament. Roman Catholics hold 46 books of the Old Testament as canon, along with expanded versions of Esther and Daniel.

Grace Vs. Faith Grace and Faith are often seen as opposing forces. Many of those who emphasize God's grace believe once we are saved, His blessings, (peace, healing, prosperity) are then distributed sovereignly as He wills. Many of those who emphasize faith believe that what we receive from God is up to us; our willingness to study the Word, pray and fast, attend church, and even pay our tithe all determine God's blessings in our lives. The real truth lies somewhere in between. Grace and faith are both essential ingredients in our walk with the Lord. However, emphasize either to the ...

Embark on a profound journey through the intricate passages of Revelation with 'The Unveiling of Revelation' by James Kiely. Born from eight years of dedication and passion, this meticulously crafted work invites listeners to explore Scripture in a transformative way. At its core, 'The Unveiling of Revelation' is a commitment to understanding the timeless truths within the book of Revelation.