Thomas nelson sep 2013 (12 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Find hope from God to get you through when life is messy.really messy.Does it ever feel like life is out of control Could you use the reminder that God is in control You might remember the Old Testament story. He was tossed in a pit, wrongfully imprisoned, forgotten, and dismissed. But Joseph's story contains an audacious promise. Whatever mess you face, God will use it for good. He did for Joseph, and he will for you. In the meantime, don't become bitter or angry. Do what Joseph did. Trust in God.In God Will Use This for Good bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado encourages you, 'You'll get through this. It won't be painless. It won't be quick. But God will use this mess for good. In the meantime, don't be foolish or naive. But don't despair either. With God's help you will get through this.'In this hope-filled booklet, Max will help you: - Find the courage to never give up during turbulent times- Trust God to help you through all of life's trials- Remember that God will use every painful circumstance for good God Will Use This for Good also includes a 'Scriptures for Your Turbulent Times' section to help you ground your faith and hope in the promises of God's Word when everything else seems to be shifting under your feet. So even when your world is upside-down the words of Scripture can remind you that God will never give up on you and that he will help you get through it.God Will Use This for Good is ideal if you or someone you care about is experiencing a difficult time in life. It doesn't promise quick fixes or easy solutions, but it does show you that God is faithful, that he has a plan for your life, and that he will get you through your present trials. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Rejoice in the miracle and meaning of Christmas. Billy Graham celebrates the Savior's birth in this thoughtful Christmas devotional booklet. Explore the blessings of hope, joy, love, and peace that believers can experience as they keep their eyes on Jesus.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Don't you deserve a little happiness Ever wonder . . .- Why is life so frustrating - Is happiness within my reach - Is it too late for me Dr. David Jeremiah takes a look at history's wisest and most successful man, King Solomon, and challenges readers to find what really matters in life. Solomon tested life's haunting questions head-on. Tasted the fullness of life's riches. But found his answers in the last place he thought to look.If you thought happiness was only an empty hope, maybe you've simply been looking in all the wrong places. In this book Dr. Jeremiah reveals the way to the happiness you have longed for, the never-dimming light of your fondest dreams.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Find beauty and hope by facing and dealing with the messiness of family life.The family is an imperfect institution. Broken people become broken parents who make broken families. But actually, broken is normal and exactly where God wants us.In The Beauty of Broken, Elisa Morgan, one of today's most respected female Christian leaders, for the first time shares her very personal story of brokenness--from her first family of origin to the second, represented by her husband and two grown children. Over the years, Elisa's family struggled privately with issues many parents must face, including: - alcoholism and drug addiction- infertility and adoption- teen pregnancy and abortion- divorce, homosexuality, and deathEach story layers onto the next to reveal the brokenness that comes into our lives without invitation. 'We've bought into the myth of the perfect family,' says Elisa. 'Formulaic promises about the family may have originated in well-meaning intentions, but such thinking isn't realistic. It's not helpful. It's not even kind.'Instead she offers hope in the form of 'broken family values' that allow parents to grow and thrive with God. Values such as commitment, humility, relinquishment, and respect carry us to new places of understanding. Owning our brokenness shapes us into God's best idea for us and enables us to discover the beauty in ourselves and each member of our family.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Find out how you can live a life of enduring joy and satisfaction.Do you long for a joy that can't be quenched A calm that can't be broken A happiness that can't be threatened There is such a joy, and it is within your reach.You can't open your Bible without reading about it. You can't live a truly satisfying life without it. It is a sacred delight, a holy gladness. And it's nearer than you think. Jesus describes this sacred delight in the astonishing mountain message we now call the Beatitudes.Pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado explores Jesus' prescription for enduring joy and the ways this familiar but revolutionary pattern of living can bless your life beyond your wildest imagining.In The Applause of Heaven you'll discover that God promises a special blessing to: - The poor in spirit- Those who mourn- The meek- Those who hunger and thirst- The merciful- The pure in heart- The peacemakers- The persecuted As you seek to live out the message of the Sermon on the Mount, you'll find your biggest fan walking alongside you. Imagine your best friend--the King of kings--in your cheering section and the applause of heaven ringing out . . . just for you.But don't just imagine it. Open your heart to it. Receive the heavenly joy of knowing the God who delights in you.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Join bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado as he brings to life the most important event in history: when God Came Near.It all happened in a moment--a most remarkable moment: God came near. He came not as a flash of light or as an unapproachable conqueror, but as One whose first cries were heard by a peasant girl and a sleepy carpenter. The hands that held him were not manicured, but callused and dirty. No silk. No ivory. No hype. No party. No hoopla. God came near, just for you.In God Came Near, Max reminds us that just because we want a calm life doesn't mean we'll have one. The minute you sink down in the easy chair of life, heaven pushes the remote and changes the channel: - The financial aid office says 'no.'- A doctor says 'pregnant.'- The boss says 'transfer.'- The test grade reads 'F.'- The auto mechanic says 'totaled.'Despite the challenges we face on earth, the Bible gives us a chance to be eyewitnesses of Jesus' majesty. We can take on our problems, we can have a fresh start tomorrow, and we can rest assured in the safety of God's embrace. Christ entered our world, and, as a result, we can enter his.God Came Near invites you to travel back in time and celebrate Christ the Son of God as he became man. When you catch a vision of this incredible moment, let it mark the beginning of a new perspective, a new life, and a new appreciation for Jesus. Because when you see the truth of his life, it will change yours forever.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Don't settle for less than what God can do.We often face situations in life that are hard. Whether it be a job loss, a difficult marriage, or problems with the kids--harsh storms come, and we can quickly feel overwhelmed, even desperate.In the beginning of creation, God entered the darkness and void and displayed his turnaround nature. He spoke words that turned darkness into light and filled the emptiness with fruitfulness. His turnaround power brought order into the chaos. In the same way, God enters our lives with the power of his turnaround ability and offers not just a slight improvement but a complete turn around.Turnarounds by their nature are radical. They bypass nice and sensible, they freak out the orderly, and they do not line up with agendas. But turnarounds reveal our miraculous Savior to a messed-up world.Using examples from her own life and those of biblical characters, international speaker and teacher Charlotte Gambill offers that God is more than just a little bit of help, he's all the help; we need. It's time for us to fully understand that there is nothing that God can't turn around.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - JeremyWilliams captured the nation's imagination by coaching his high school footballteam to unprecedented heights while combating ALS and caring for a son withspina bifida. This is his family's inspiring story.America firstmet Jeremy and Jennifer Williams when Extreme Makeover: Home Editionrebuilt their Depression-era farmhouse into a beautiful, handicapped-accessiblehaven. Friends, family, and neighbors from their west Georgia community--and allover the state--came together to support the ailing high school coach who hadwon their respect and their hearts. It made for compelling television but onlytold a little slice of the story. Tenacious gives you the rest--a tenderlove story, a thrilling sports story, and an unforgettable testimony to thepower of faith and grit in the face of almost overwhelming adversity. In Tenaciousyou'll meet: - The distraught parents learning their son would be born with spina bifida.- The young father facing his own devastating diagnosis of ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) with matter-of-fact courage.- The coach who guided his underdog team to a 10-0 Cinderella season--while struggling to walk, talk, and even breathe.Packed fullof faith, hope, love, and miracles, Tenacious is a story you don't wantto miss.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Kirsten has spent her life trying to forget. But mercy begs her to remember.When she was in high school, a terrible accident fractured her family, and the only relief Kirsten could find was carving tiny lines into her skin, burying her pain in her flesh. The pain she caused herself was neat and manageable compared to the emotional pain that raged inside.She was coping. Or so she thought.But then, eight years later, on the night she expects her long-time boyfriend to propose, Kirsten learns he's been secretly seeing her best friend. Desperate to escape her feelings, she reaches for the one thing that gives her a sense of control in the midst of chaos.But this time the cut isn't so tiny, and it lands her in the psych hospital. Within hours of being there she knows she can't stay--she isn't crazy, after all. But she can't go back to the life she knew before either.So when her pastor mentions a treatment program on a working ranch, Kirsten decides to take him up on the offer and get away from it all. But the one thing she can't escape is herself--and her shame.The ranch is home to a motley crew, each with a lesson to teach. Ever so slowly, Kirsten opens herself to embrace healing--even the scarred places that hurt the most. Mercy begs her to remember the past . . . showing her there's nothing that cannot be redeemed.'[St. James and Rue] tackle a tough topic with sensitivity and forthrightness in an intense novel about self-injury, self-esteem, and the numerous shades of love. Highly recommended.' --Library Journal, starred review.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What is the most important ingredient for an effective speech or presentation Whether you are one who speaks only on rare occasions or you find yourself addressing an audience every day, this book will be an invaluable tool. Beneficial to the experienced pro as well as the new beginner, Secrets of Dynamic Communication is a practical and effective handbook for powerful presentations of all kinds. It takes the reader through the process of selecting and developing a theme, giving it focus, fleshing it out, and communicating well with the audience. The first half is devoted to preparation, the second to delivery.Author Ken Davis is frequently hired by individuals and companies around the world to bring his humor and expertise to others in the speaking field, and he is now bringing those concepts to the wider community as well. No abstract theories here, only step-by-step help in preparing and delivering speeches that get results! You'll soon develop the dynamic speaking skills associated with the very best in the field.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Would you consider your life stretched to the limit Are you a burn-the-candle-at-both-ends kind of gal with lots of room for improvement when it comes to creating margins for rest But you actually love it and wouldn't want it any other way Well, so does Lisa Harper.In her humorous and packed-with-biblical-wisdom way, Lisa shows us that it is possible for a frazzled nature to be glorifying to the Lord. Every late-night conversation with a hurting friend and each precious, adopted child needing a little extra tender loving care--exhausting, yet imperative, ways to be extensions of the gospel. In each of these vignettes illustrating Lisa's overextended life, we learn that even in the middle of our own pure motives and hectic schedules, it is only by resting in God's sovereign mercy that we are able to keep risking our hearts to serve his people and fulfill the callings he has placed on us.Real life . . . abundant life . . . godly life is about loving Jesus and the people he allows us to rub shoulders with well--which means some days you'll be stretched emotionally and physically. You'll feel overextended. Thankfully God will expand our hearts and calendars to accommodate the calling. He is in the business of supplying us with new mercies every morning . . . new candles to burn, for more lives needing his light.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Is your life limited by labels the world and other people have used to define you Labels you have internalized and apply to yourself every day. Labels like Afraid. Or Addict. Orphan. Damaged Goods. Failure. Maybe even Religious. These labels might be sewn into your life with such tight little stitches that they feel like a part of you. They feel like they define you. But that's a lie. If you let Him, Jesus can remove those old labels and tattoo new ones onto your soul. Then you'll begin to see yourself as God the Father sees you. The limits will be lifted, and your life will be transformed. It's the truth. Join Pastor Derwin Gray on a fascinating journey into what can happen when you offer your head, your heart, and your hands to the only one who can offer you truly limitless life.…