Cynthia (Cid) Melton

World-renowned psychologist and leadership expert Henry Cloud has impacted millions of lives through his groundbreaking books and through his work coaching leaders of the most influential organizations in the world. But few people know the details of his own story and how he became one of the most beloved and respected psychologists and faith influencers in America. In this indelibly personal and vulnerable book, Dr. Cloud leads us through his early struggles with illness and depression and the miracles that healed him and led him to his calling as a healer of others.

"Discover solace and strength in times of uncertainty with 'When God Doesn't Pick You,' a heartfelt episode that explores the struggles of feeling overlooked or unheard by the divine. Join us as we navigate the complex terrain of faith and adversity, offering candid conversations, personal stories, and spiritual guidance to help you find meaning and purpose even when it seems like God has other plans."

God's Revolution to Restore All Creation begins with a cry to all Israel to prepare for war. But not the war Israel expected... For decades tensions with Rome had been growing. Various political and religious sects (think Pharisees, Sadducees, et al.) were staking out their positions in the coming conflict. Swords and spears were beginning to be sharpened. And at that time, on the banks of the Jordan (the boundry of the promised land), John the Baptist beckoned God's people to "repent!, because the Kingdom of God (the restoration of God's direct reign in creation) has come near." The battle, ...

Continuing our look at the practice of being loved by God, we read the story of Jesus encounter with a young mother desperate for healing of her daughter. Everything about their meeting is a violation of cultural expectations, and the scene is wrought with emotion. And in this meeting - where hope meets love - we see in stark relief the boundless love of God for each and every person, no matter how distant from God they may seem (or feel). The biblical passage referenced in this sermon is: Matthew 15:21-28 (NRSV) It was preached on May 10, 2020 at Canvas Presbyterian Church (Irvine, CA). If ...

On this episode, Dr. Cynthia James and Yana Conner discuss how God uses people to combat injustice. Support the mission and vision of Jude 3 Project here: https://jude3project.org/donate​ Take an online course that will help you know what you believe and why here: https://learn.jude3project.org/

On this episode, Dr. Cynthia James and Yana Conner discuss coming to terms with God giving mercy to the perceived undeserving. Support the mission and vision of Jude 3 Project here: https://jude3project.org/donate​ Take an online course that will help you know what you believe and why here: https://learn.jude3project.org/

On this episode, Dr. Cynthia James and Yana Conner discuss what it means to have a humble hermeneutic. Support the mission and vision of Jude 3 Project here: https://jude3project.org/donate​ Take an online course that will help you know what you believe and why here: https://learn.jude3project.org/

Is there credible proof that Jesus of Nazareth really is the Son of God? In The Case for Christ, Lee Strobel, former legal editor of the Chicago Tribune and New York Times bestselling author, retraces his own spiritual journey from atheism to faith and builds a captivating case for Christ's divinity. In this revised and updated edition of The Case for Christ, Strobel cross-examines a dozen experts with doctorates from schools such as Cambridge, Princeton, and Brandeis, asking hard-hitting questions—and taking a deeper look at the evidence from the fields of science, philosophy, and history.

This is a re-imagining of the story of Elijah from the Bible...Elijah is a young prophet studying the Torah, when the soldiers of Queen Jezebel burn his school and massacre his teachers. He escapes, barely, but finds himself on the run and hunted....as Queen Jezebel attempts to stamp out the worship of the Hebrew God in Israel and replace it with the worship of Ba’al. As the queen’s soldiers close in on him, Elijah discovers a little known promise in the Scroll of Deuteronomy and prays for something impossible....

With so many Bible translations available today, how can you find those that will be most useful to you? What is the difference between a translation that calls itself “literal” and one that is more “meaning-based”? And what difference does it make for you as a reader or listener of God’s Word? How to Choose a Translation for All Its Worth brings clarity and insight to the current debate over translations and translation theories.