Flawed Families of the Bible
Title | Flawed Families of the Bible PDF eBook |
Author | David E. Garland |
Publisher | Brazos Press |
Pages | 240 |
Release | 2007-03-01 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1441201130 |
Most Christians believe that the Bible holds the answers to their questions about daily living, and that reading the Scriptures will show them good examples to follow for their own lives. Think for a moment and try to list a few examples of healthy families in the Bible who are ideals worth emulating. Having trouble? The families of the Bible were far from perfect, and not so different in that regard from our imperfect families today. In Flawed Families of the Bible, a New Testament scholar (David) and a professor of social work (Diana) take a real and close look at the actual families of the Bible. This honest book will inspire and encourage readers with its focus on the overarching theme of hope and grace for families, showing that it is in the "imperfect places" that we can catch a glimpse of grace. Perfect for pastors, counselors, and anyone in a flawed family.
Family in the Bible
Title | Family in the Bible PDF eBook |
Author | Richard S. Hess |
Publisher | Baker Academic |
Pages | 176 |
Release | 2003-10 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0801026288 |
A team of scholars offers keen insights into family customs and culture in the Bible, providing a vision for family life today.
The Family Time Bible
Title | The Family Time Bible PDF eBook |
Author | Mary Manz Simon |
Publisher | Beaming Books |
Pages | 330 |
Release | 2022-06-07 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1506489923 |
From bestselling author and renowned educator, Dr. Mary Manz Simon, comes The Family Time Bible, perfect for families who want to discover more about God's Word. The Family Time Bible offers 52 captivating and beloved Old and New Testament stories along with engaging questions and suitable prayers for each reading. With understandable vocabulary and inclusive skin tones, this Scripture-based translation is perfect to use with children of all ages. This detailed storybook Bible not only contains 52 stories but each entry has a key verse for families to memorize, talking points, a prayer, and even a few notes for parents that offer support and insight. Dr. Mary Manz Simon, known as a parenting expert, provides a reflection on how the story connects to child development so adults can easily come alongside children in understanding and life application. Children will not only learn familiar Bible stories but also recognize biblical figures and begin to take hold of their faith. Paired with facts, insights, and interactive questions, every family member will enjoy the experience and have something to contribute. Mealtime prayers and bedtime prayers are included in the front of the book along with tips for adults on how to use the book and guide their families along a faith journey.
Marriage After God
Title | Marriage After God PDF eBook |
Author | Aaron Smith |
Publisher | Zondervan |
Pages | 241 |
Release | 2019-06-04 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0310355354 |
What if God has purposed your marriage for something so much more than "happily ever after?" Since the very beginning, God's design for marriage has been for husbands and wives to be ambassadors of holy love to a hurting world. Still, too many couples stop short at happy and wonder why they feel unsatisfied. Rather than "you and me against the world," God calls each couple to the rich and meaningful mission of "you and me for the world." In Marriage After God, Aaron and Jennifer Smith, popular marriage bloggers at HusbandRevolution.com and UnveiledWife.com, transparently share their own journey of turning a marriage in crisis into a marriage built on Christ's redemptive love. With fresh biblical insight and intimate stories of their own struggles and victories, this book will guide you toward a God-centered, ministry-minded, and thriving marriage. Throughout Marriage After God, you'll learn to: Discover the signature marks of a marriage after God Find principles for building an unshakable marriage foundation Let God's story take the lead in your love story Recognize the tools God has already equipped you with for a missional life together Filled with timeless wisdom, this thorough and practical book will empower you and your spouse to dream, decide, and do as you step hand in hand into God's ultimate purpose for your marriage. God has created your remarkable, romantic, and redemptive relationship to be a powerful light to a dark and hurting world. Let Marriage After God be your invitation to marriage as God intended--a life-saving, hope-inspiring, and transforming force of God's love. Praise for Marriage After God: "This book is an incredible resource for anyone trying to grow or step into a healthier and more life-giving marriage. Aaron and Jen pull no punches; are honest, raw, and authentic; and show that a marriage in pursuit of Jesus can change the world." --Jefferson Bethke, New York Times bestselling author of Jesus > Religion "There is a short list of books I'm stashing away for my three small kiddos to read when they are older--Marriage After God is one of them. Dear couples of the world, you have picked up a treasure! This book will give you clear direction to live out God's will for your marriage. There is no greater gift you can give yourselves than to run after Him together. Marriage After God will show you how!" --Lara Casey, author of Cultivate and Make It Happen
Family-Time Bible in Pictures
Title | Family-Time Bible in Pictures PDF eBook |
Author | Kenneth N. Taylor |
Publisher | Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. |
Pages | 313 |
Release | 2007-08-02 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1414315775 |
Includes over one hundred brief Bible stories from both the Old and New Testaments, with illustrations and some discussion questions.
The Family Story Bible
Title | The Family Story Bible PDF eBook |
Author | Ralph Milton |
Publisher | Westminster John Knox Press |
Pages | 296 |
Release | 1997-01-01 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9780664221089 |
This Bible story book for children will satisfy parents who are looking for gender balance in story selection and inclusive language for God. The book is delightfully illustrated by Margaret Kyle.
The Beauty of Broken
Title | The Beauty of Broken PDF eBook |
Author | Elisa Morgan |
Publisher | Thomas Nelson |
Pages | 252 |
Release | 2013-10-08 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 084996525X |
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 death Each 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.