Kategoria BISAC: Religion >> Christian Living - General

For generations we've been taught: Tithe to the church.

Ironically, the Bible speaks of something entirely different. "Throw Open the Floodgates" chronicles how the author's personal journey to understand the tithe uncovered a new, refreshing portrait of our loving Heavenly Father. "Throw Open the Floodgates" takes you on a breathtaking journey through the scriptures and shows God's clear intention for giving and tithing for the modern-day church. What you read will both surprise and excite you. No longer will you view the tithe as a stale religious tax, but as a rich invitation to...

..".In this taking of earthly life, I found God's presence. Certainly not His purpose, but the silent thread He weaves so gently through pain, loss and heartache.

I found it in John, finding the strength to stay faithful to his post. Keeping a long, steady, quiet watch over his wife, his children and himself.

I found it in the testimony of Sharon's words and actions throughout this journey. Through the entire 13 months, no matter how hazy, painful or senseless each day became, she stayed true to her faith in Jesus. Though her life became a whisper as the cancer bulged, the proof of her...

Our society today has grown so accustom to violence and evil that Christians have difficulty identifying the presence of Satan. We have drifted away from the one thing that God uses to measure a Christian, and that is love. God's Word tells us that we show our love for him through our love of fellow man.

God's love has no bounds. It is not limited by nationality, language, color, financial status, title or position. Revelations two tells us the importance of love in a Christian life and without it our candle will be removed. There is no doubt that we have entered into the end times and...

What goes through the mind of someone who has spent forty years or more pursuing the occult, investigating New Age thinking, and or generally resisting the message of Jesus Christ, when he can no longer keep running from the Hound of Heaven? "That Same Persistent Chase" records some of the thoughts that led to this change, and some thoughts that have come along since. It is a book about the "beauty and wonder of His death and resurrection," about grace and mercy. "I am not a believer in so-called 'channeling'," says this new Christian, "but I wake up at 3 a.m. with a 'sermon' or essay going...

Author Bruce Stores has shed light on a hitherto unknown chapter in the annals of Christian Science. This is the story of lesbian/gay believers. Herein is their pursuit for respect and dignity in the Church of Christ, Scientist.

The narrative traces stormy encounters from the days of near total rejection up to the friendlier atmosphere in the 21st century. Some events in this real life story are shameful while others are praiseworthy. This is a story of perseverance, hope, and especially healing. Anyone who values the triumph of right over wrong, and truth over error, will find this...

Ken Hultman has the rare ability to state profound wisdom in a simple way. Packed with rich biblical insight, "Changing Kingdoms: Choosing a Christ-Centered Life" describes the epic conflict between God's values and the world's, and explains why these two paradigms inevitably clash. The book provides an in-depth study of the four primary Christian values--faith, obedience, love, and service--and shows how they define the pathway to victorious Christian living. In addition to affirming essential truths through extensive references to scripture, each chapter offers practical exercises intended...

"Scripture and Sport Psychology: Mental-Game Techniques for the Christian Athlete" is the first book to combine principles from the "Holy Bible" and sport psychology literature into a straightforward and practical guide for improving mental skills and athletic performance.

Author Dr. Derek de la Pena earned a Ph.D. at the University of Florida in 2001 where he served as the mental-game consultant for the NCAA men's golf national champion Florida Gators. He has since dedicated his knowledge and skills as a mental-game and performance consultant to helping athletes of all ages and levels...

"His Passionate Love" reveals the deep desire Jesus Christ has for all people to experience his intense love, which can set their soul on fire.

Author Jeanette Koron, by means of prophetic language, allows people to "spiritually hear" Jesus Christ speaking directly to them as he urges them to wholeheartedly accept the total outpouring of his love.

After sharing an entire prophetic message, Koron breaks it into smaller portions and responds to each phrase, allowing the significance of Christ's words to be absorbed more fully. Her use of scripture at the end of each chapter enriches the...

After many years of wandering in a secular humanist wilderness, James Morrisson became a Christian at age 66. He quickly developed a deep love for the life-giving truth of Scripture.

"Standing Firm in the Faith" reflects his rich and varied training and experience. It has the broad perspective of a student of history; the sharp reasoning of a lawyer; the practical, down-to-earth examples of a teacher; and the passion of a classical musician. It also reflects the love of a man who is "Dad" and "Grandpa" to many members of his church.

The purpose of "Standing Firm in the Faith" is very...

What makes a house a home? Christians know the difference. It is furnished with faith, a warm place on a cold night. Come inside, kick off your shoes, and let the words of hope and healing ease your stress and tension. Welcome home.

There is a common theme that finds credence in the lives of every man and woman--the desire to understand our purpose in life and the ultimate fulfillment of our destiny. Without knowledge of life's true purpose, our lives can seem void and incomplete. To many, seeking purpose and destiny appears to be only a fleeting desire--often elusive and unobtainable. However, when we set our hearts and minds to seek after our God-ordained purpose, it will become a journey that will lead us to nothing short of gratification and self-fulfillment.

In her debut book, "Destiny: Seven Steps to Finding and...

Written for individuals interested in discovering how followers of Christ went about working out what it meant to be the Church, presented an effective witness in times of persecution and possible martyrdom, and integrated into their fellowship individuals who brought with them customs and traditions different from what Jesus had taught.

Described as earthen by its chief architect and champion, the church is an assembly of followers of Christ drawn from all walks and stations in life.

Paul contended that, as it was God's purpose to unify all Creation in Christ, that the Church and...

'Thus says the Lord: 'As the new wine is found in the cluster, And one says, 'Do not destroy it, For a blessing is in it'." (Isaiah 65:8)

Families are in a crisis. 'We are too quick to give up on and destroy our marriages.But before we give up on our marriages let us see if we can come into agreement one more time to press together into the presence of the Lord. Seek Him for a vision of the 'new wine' that is within the clusters of our marriages."

"Marriage According to the Kingdom" offers Christ-centered answers to the hard to ask questions many are facing regarding marriage such as:...

"I always thought the true meaning of the word 'Christian" was 'one who puts into action the words of Jesus of Nazareth." As one who greatly respects the pure teachings of this great philosopher, I sometimes find it amusing the many ways in which religion attempts to put its own spin on his words. Actually, the Judeo Christian Bible has been translated and re-translated so many times over the centuries that we don't really know exactly what he said. But when you look at the basics, it was just plain common sense."

Throughout the course of history, organized religion has faced many great...

Christ says, "From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded." Luke 12:48. We live in an age of unparalleled resources and comfort. To the Christian this represents an opportunity and a responsibility. Christians have a tremendous opportunity to do the maximum amount of good to the maximum amount of people. We also have a responsibility to be good managers of all that God entrusts to us- time, abilities, health and finances. If you desire to become an increasingly excellent steward of all the resources God has given you, then you will benefit from reading Stewardship Mandate....

"Christian Faith in Contemporary Society" is a comprehensive primer on biblical literacy written especially for: Baby Boomers and others who by reason of illness or aging are contemplating their mortality and wish to explore Christian claims of eternal life, Non-believing singles contemplating dating a devout Christian, who wish to know what they may be in for should they fall in love, Mature Christians whose intelligent, highly-educated children or grandchildren are rejecting the faith, Christians who wish to increase their knowledge of the faith for personal spiritual growth and greater...

At last A book on the practical purposes of God for everyday living. "Designed for Destiny" is simply written with the ordinary man and woman in mind and is full of relevant illustrations and anecdotes from the author's own experiences.

During the last ten years some fine books on God's eternal purposes for man have appeared on our bookshelves, but none have adequately addressed the practicalities of pleasing God and fulfilling His plans in the humdrum of everyday life. The author discovered the secrets he shares in this book as a young man, eager to fulfill his personal potential. For...

"Exceedingly Abundantly" was written specifically for Christians who desire to break free from the curse of debt. Having credit is not necessarily a bad thing; credit is often required to operate within this world's financial system. It is the misuse and abuse of credit that creates the bondage of debt in Christians' and non-Christians' lives.

"Exceedingly Abundantly" is a testimony that uses biblical principles and practical examples to help guide Christians to their debt freedom. Many Christians are saddled with an exorbitant amount of debt-robbing God of the tithe and spending their way...

Timothy and Pamela Williams are called by the will of God to be apostles to equip, edify, and perfect the Body of Christ with the mission of 'Returning the Hearts of Men back to God." They also have a mandate to prepare the Body of Christ for His return. They have more than twenty-five years in ministry and a strong anointing to encourage every individual to take their rightful place in the body of Christ and to be all that God called them to be. "Let the Rivers Flow" is an easy to read, easy to understand guide to God's financial plan for His people. It is suitable for all ages and all walks...

"Rooted in God" is not intended to be a literary masterpiece but as a remembrance of the late Father Kevin Wall, O.P.'s conferences. The conferences were taped and later compiled and transcribed into longhand. The hand written manuscript, having been in obscurity for many years have turned yellow and the ink faded which made it difficult to read. Instead of discarding the manuscript, I decided to retype it. While re-reading the conferences, chapter after chapter, I felt my heart burning within me like the two disciples felt on the way to Emmaus when Our Blessed Lord explained the Scriptures...