Spiritual Growth Love

Christians today face a dilemma: In a world that seems to reject everything we believe, how do we walk closely with God without caving to pressure or alienating those we hope to reach? In this eye-opening new book, Chris Hodges provides a solution by examining the life of the prophet Daniel, who persevered in a corrupt culture that closely resembles our own — and emerged as an influential force in God’s redemptive plan.

"Twin Flame Book of Secrets: Truths Only Twin Flames Understand" is a profoundly emotional and enlightening exploration of the unique twin flame journey. Author Silvia Moon draws on her experiences with her twin flame, offering readers a treasure trove of insights, revelations, and inspiration for their journeys. Silvia's narrative is infused with vulnerability as she recounts her profound connection. She illustrates how this powerful bond has fortified her inner strength and guided her in harmonizing her spiritual gifts with her earthly needs. With each page, she delves into significant ...

"Marriage is God's answer for our deepest human need: Companionship." And that, according to counselor and relationship expert Dr. Gary Chapman, author of the New York Times best seller The Five Love Languages, is to have deep and lasting union with another, to truly become one. But how can you build that oneness from the beginning?

Reveals the God you've longed to encounter: a Father head-over-heals in love with you and committed to your highest joy.

Everything changes when you crack open your heart. In this book, you'll learn how to move through the four progressive openings of consciousness: pain, compassion, connection and love. You'll also experience 365 Illuminations, Divine messages that guide you during the journey, and help deepen your understanding. These spiritual teachings include questions and contemplations, for you to use in meditation, journaling or part of your spiritual practice, so you can undertake this opening of your heart, one day at a time.

The key to spiritual and emotional health is to grasp the truth of God's transforming love for us and then let that reality influence our own hearts and relationships. It seems simple, but we are experts at complicating simple things. Instead of living lives characterized by love we find ourselves trapped in cycles of shame, violence, and addiction that steal our joy and keep us from loving others - so much so that, by all indications, Christians are living no differently than anyone else when it comes to abuse rates, use of pornography, alcohol and drug addiction, and more.

The love that the world tells us to pursue is all about self, about following your heart’s desires. But what is the Christian worldview on love? When we follow Jesus, we realize that he invites us to reorient the focus of our lives, so instead of chasing love primarily for our own happiness, we are first and foremost to give love - to God and to others.

Do you realize that the God of the universe speaks your love language, and your expressions of love for Him are shaped by your love language? Learn how you can give and receive God's love through the five love languages: words of affirmation, quality time, gifts, acts of service, and physical touch. Gary writes, "As we respond to the love of God and begin to identify the variety of languages He uses to speak to us, we soon learn to speak those languages ourselves.

There is no better way to comprehend our Abba's love for us than through The Parable of the Prodigal Son. However, one might miss significant insights if interpreted from a Western Christian perspective. Studying it from the ancient Jewish biblical context—considering Jesus was a Jewish rabbi in 1st-century Israel—can reveal layers of the parable in unprecedented ways and demonstrate God's unconditional love in ways you've never seen before!

The book is a hands-on primer for bringing to life the basic message that Christ brought. In it, Meyer examines what will happen if we each decide that we will refuse to live only for ourselves and love intentionally through action.

For anyone who is dating or thinking about marriage, pastor and bestselling author Andy Stanley shares practical, uncensored wisdom on avoiding mistakes in the present to help you avoid regrets in the future.

The Heart Behind the Hug How a Mother’s Love Reveals the God Who Never Lets Go By Clarence W. Fell A mother’s love is often our first glimpse of grace. Before we understand doctrine or read Scripture, we feel the warmth of her touch, hear the comfort in her voice, and begin to grasp the quiet strength of her selfless love. It’s not always perfect but it’s often the clearest reflection of the God who never stops showing up. In The Heart Behind the Hug, minister and author Clarence W. Fell draws a vivid, Scripture-rich portrait of motherhood as a divine design that teaches about ...

American socialite Lily Durham is known for enjoying one moment to the next, with little regard for the consequences of her actions. But just as she is banished overseas to England as a “cure” for her frivolous ways, the Great War breaks out and wreaks havoc. She joins her cousin in nursing the wounded at a convalescent home deep in the wilds of Scotland at a crumbling castle where its laird is less than welcoming.

Touched by Love is about our body, relationships, and the spiritual path. It is vital to maintain, understand, and balance each of them. We must strengthen, expand, and extend all the energetic systems of our being. It takes work and commitment, but that is the purpose of life. The books in the Spiritual Self Series consist of short, consciousness-altering spiritual messages. They are short because it only takes a moment to connect with our higher mind when we see with fresh eyes. They are consciousness-altering because what we experience as reality is entirely susceptible to our state of ...

In this book, Joni unveils the God whom she has found to be faithful through over 30 years as a paralytic. This is not the story of a woman who has all the answers or who is very different from you. Joni struggles with the same fears, questions, and heartaches we all have in common. But as the weeks and months turn into years and the years into decades, she meets her Savior at every turn.

Throughout Keep Showing Up, Karen includes ideas to implement in your marriage right now, such as powerful statements to speak to your spouse, date-night-on-a-shoestring suggestions, and discussion starters. Discover how your "incompatibility" can become the strength of your marital team in this real-life guide to both living with and loving your spouse - differences and all.

Lizzie Anne and Samuel have decided to get married, and Lindsay is about to be baptized in the Amish faith and is courting Matthew. While Katie Kauffman is happy for her friends who seem to have settled their futures, she is also finding herself something of a fifth wheel. When Lindsay’s sister Jessica returns to Bird-in-Hand, she finds that Jake Miller has moved on with his life. He lost hope that Jessica would ever be satisfied to settle in rural Pennsylvania and takes comfort in becoming close friends with Katie. However, it’s not an easy road....

From internationally known speakers, Kenneth and Gloria Copeland, comes this new 365-day devotional. This book is based on the scriptures in 1 Corinthians 13 ...love is patient, love is kind, it does not envy, it does not boast, it keeps no record of wrongs... and Ephesians 3:17-19 ...that Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye being rooted and grounded in love... You will discover the love that knows no bounds and fuels your faith daily. Kenneth and Gloria Copeland teach you that the more you learn to walk in God s love then the more brightly the light of God will shine in your ...

She was a simple girl faced with an impossible choice. He was a magnificent king with a lonely heart. Their love was the divine surprise that changed the course of history. The beloved story of Esther springs to fresh life in this inspired novel that vibrates with mystery, intrigue, and romance.

Miracles are impossible. They defy explanation. They can’t be real. And yet, miracles surround us every day. Where we face something that we can’t fix and run out of options. Where the limited and finite ability of man ends and unlimited and infinite will of God begins. Where what is impossible with man is possible with God.