Christ- Our Love for All Seasons
Title | Christ- Our Love for All Seasons PDF eBook |
Author | Ralph Wright |
Publisher | Paulist Press |
Pages | 238 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Poetry |
ISBN | 9780809143276 |
Father Ralph Wright, a Benedictine monk, has contributed hymns of his own making to the one- and four-volume Liturgy of the Hours. In this book he includes his own prayers and poems and hymns-along with the Grail translation of the Psalter, forming a prayer book geared toward every liturgical season in the year-and each "season" of our lives (based on the sacraments). All the major feast days are featured with poems, hymns and psalms apposite to the occasion. This book also functions as a Poetry Supplement to the Liturgy of the Hours, whose all-too-brief poetry appendix has not been updated since 1975.
Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young
Title | Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young PDF eBook |
Author | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
Publisher | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
Pages | 470 |
Release | |
Genre | |
ISBN | 1465103074 |
The prophet Brigham Young taught the restored gospel of Jesus Christ in a basic, practical way that gave inspiration and hope to the Saints struggling to build a home in the wilderness. Though more than a century has now passed, his words are still fresh and appropriate for us today as we continue the work of building the kingdom of God. President Young declared that as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints we possess the “doctrine of life and salvation for all the honest-in-heart” (DBY, 7). He promised that those who receive the gospel in their hearts will have awakened “within them a desire to know and understand the things of God more than they ever did before in their lives” and will begin to “inquire, read and search and when they go to their Father in the name of Jesus he will not leave them without a witness” (DBY, 450). This book reflects the desire of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles to deepen the doctrinal understanding of Church members and to awaken within them a greater desire to know the things of God. It will inspire and motivate individuals, priesthood quorums, and Relief Society classes to inquire, read, search, and then go to their Father in Heaven for a witness of the truth of these teachings. Each chapter contains two sections—“Teachings of Brigham Young” and “Suggestions for Study.” The first section consists of extracts from Brigham Young’s sermons to the early Saints. Each statement has been referenced, and the original spelling and punctuation have been preserved; however, the sources cited will not be readily available to most members. These original sources are not necessary to have in order to effectively study or teach from this book. Members need not purchase additional references and commentaries to study or teach these chapters. The text provided in this book, accompanied by the scriptures, is sufficient for instruction. Members should prayerfully read and study President Young’s teachings in order to gain new insights into gospel principles and discover how those principles apply to their everyday lives. By faithfully and prayerfully studying these selections, Latter-day Saints will have a greater understanding of gospel principles and will more fully appreciate the profound and inspired teachings of this great prophet. The second section of each chapter offers a series of questions that will encourage thoughtful contemplation, personal application, and discussion of President Young’s teachings. Members should refer to and carefully reread his words on the principle being discussed. Deep and prayerful study of these teachings will inspire members to greater personal commitment and will help them resolve to follow the teachings of the Savior, Jesus Christ. If individuals and families prayerfully follow the principles in this book, they will be blessed and inspired to greater dedication and spirituality, as were the early Saints who heard these words directly from the lips of the “Lion of the Lord” (HC, 7:434)—the prophet, seer, and revelator, President Brigham Young.
Relationship Goals
Title | Relationship Goals PDF eBook |
Author | Michael Todd |
Publisher | WaterBrook |
Pages | 210 |
Release | 2020-04-28 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0593192583 |
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A candid, inspiring guide to finding lasting love and sustaining a healthy relationship by getting real about your goals—based on the viral, multi-million-view sermon series about dating, marriage, and sex “No matter where you are and no matter what stage of life you are in, Relationship Goals will be a game changer.”—Levi Lusko NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY COSMOPOLITAN You scroll through photo after photo of happy couples and think, I want a relationship like that! The thing is, those intimate relationships are a mirage—the closer you get to them, the more you realize they aren’t real at all. So what does a real relationship look like? And how do you get there? In Relationship Goals, Pastor Michael Todd digs deep to give you good news and real-life ideas for making the most of your most important relationships. Take a look at • what it means to choose intentional dating over recreational dating • how to move on from mistakes you’ve made in the past • why love gets stronger after marriage • what the Bible has to say about sex (hot take: it’s more sizzling than you think) • why the best friendships have God at the center Whether you are married, single, or it’s complicated, aiming for the right targets will make all the difference in finding true satisfaction. As it turns out, God’s got the best relationship goals of all for your life. Why settle for less?
Keeping the Faith
Title | Keeping the Faith PDF eBook |
Author | Lianna Davis |
Publisher | Moody Publishers |
Pages | 263 |
Release | 2020-01-07 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0802497950 |
An In-Depth, Theologically-Rich Study of the Book of Jude In a culture of subjectivity and "speaking your truth," we need to know how to lovingly fight for our biblically-based, truth-filled faith. That’s where Jude comes in. With a striking combination of humility, genuine love, doctrinal faithfulness, and directness, the biblical writer Jude teaches you how to treasure the gifts of salvation, the faith, the Church, and—most of all—Jesus Christ. By unpacking Jude’s meaning-laden words, we can learn to keep ourselves for Christ, even as Christ is ably keeping us for Himself. You’ll be amazed at how much you can learn as you walk verse-by-verse through this small epistle. In this 6-week study, you’ll learn: Why Jude uses metaphors like waterless clouds and wild waves What was going on in Jude’s time theologically and why it matters Why the warning passages can be a deep comfort to the believer To appreciate new dimensions of your belonging in Christ Get to know the oft-neglected voice of Jude, be comforted and challenged in your faith, and build community as you gather friends and study His Word together in Keeping the Faith.
Seasons of Life
Title | Seasons of Life PDF eBook |
Author | Marilee Mayfield |
Publisher | Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream |
Pages | 54 |
Release | 2021-11 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781956462487 |
Children will fall in love with Jesus and the greatest stories ever told through this beautiful coloring book. We follow a family as they walk through a park in every season, sharing their favorite stories from Jesus' life. It begins with the stories behind Christmas, and travels all through the seasons, ending in the fall with wonderful biblical tales shared along the way. Seasons of Life: Our Walk with Christ teaches children of all ages the true meaning behind Christian love, and how they can best cherish and respect His plans. Breathtaking coloring book pages, clear explanations, and a charming rhyming cadence work together to make this book perfect for introducing children to Jesus, so they can begin the most important relationship of their lives. The perfect coloring book for keeping your child engaged with Christian values and virtues and is a must-have for an Christian home!
Gentle and Lowly
Title | Gentle and Lowly PDF eBook |
Author | Dane C. Ortlund |
Publisher | Crossway |
Pages | 192 |
Release | 2020-03-18 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1433566168 |
Christians know that God loves them, but can easily feel that he is perpetually disappointed and frustrated, maybe even close to giving up on them. As a result, they focus a lot—and rightly so—on what Jesus has done to appease God’s wrath for sin. But how does Jesus Christ actually feel about his people amid all their sins and failures? This book draws us to Matthew 11, where Jesus describes himself as “gentle and lowly in heart,” longing for his people to find rest in him. The gospel flows from God’s deepest heart for his people, a heart of tender love for the sinful and suffering. These chapters take readers into the depths of Christ’s very heart for sinners, diving deep into Bible passages that speak of who Christ is and encouraging readers with the affections of Christ for his people. His longing heart for sinners comforts and sustains readers in their up-and-down lives.
Girl Defined
Title | Girl Defined PDF eBook |
Author | Kristen Clark |
Publisher | Baker Books |
Pages | 240 |
Release | 2016-05-10 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1493404881 |
In a Culture of Distortions, Discover God-Defined Womanhood and Beauty In a culture where airbrushed models and career-driven women define beauty and success, it's no wonder we have a distorted view of femininity. Our impossible standards place an incredible burden of stress on the backs of women and girls of all ages, resulting in anxiety, eating disorders, and depression. One question we often forget to ask is this: What is God's design for womanhood? In Girl Defined, sisters and popular bloggers Kristen Clark and Bethany Beal offer women a countercultural view of beauty, femininity, and self-worth. Based firmly in God's design for their lives, this book helps women rethink what true success and beauty look like. It invites them on a liberating journey toward a radically better vision for femininity that ends with the discovery of the kind of hope, purpose, and fulfillment they've been yearning for. Girl Defined helps readers · discover God's design for femininity and his definition of a successful woman · uncover the secrets of lasting worth, purpose, and fulfillment · be equipped and empowered to live out a radically better vision for womanhood · gain personal insight through the chapter-by-chapter study guide