God S Garden Of Grace

Cultivating the fruit of the Spirit and growing in grace are not passive activities. Neither are they legalistic pursuits. Instead, as George shows, they spring from a vibrant relationship with a loving God and involve both the desire of our hearts and the pattern of our lives. Includes a 13-week study guide.

Is your heart hurting? Are you struggling to 'keep it all together' under a heavy load? Is your journey leaving your heart battered and bruised? Are your life circumstances pinning you down and drowning your dreams? Ah, friend. I have been there, too. When your heart is hungry, when your spirit withers under fierce opposition, when your soul is desperate to find what it so desperately craves, nothing but more of Jesus, more of God's peaceful presence will satisfy. Come with me to the garden – its leafy boughs sing soothing songs, therapeutic to the soul. Its restful peace restores, its blossoms bless and encourage. The lessons a garden teaches are accessible to all – and God's green-leafed grace can bring health and vitality to your desolate spirit as you stroll its paths. So come with me to the garden. If you are anything like me, you will find what your soul thirsts for so frantically among its fruits and foliage. You may just find God there...

Well-known author Jill Briscoe explores our relationship with God and the importance of daily times with God in this collection of captivating short stories, reflections, and poems.

A flourishing life is possible—no perfection required! Women often feel like they have to have it all together in order to live a meaningful life. Instead they feel inadequate, overwhelmed, and exhausted as they to figure out how to do it all. Author, business owner, and mom to three Lara Casey offers this grace-filled advice: “We can’t do it all, and do it well. But, we can choose to cultivate what matters. Written as part encouragement anthem and part practical guide, Cultivate offers wisdom from God’s Word alongside lessons Lara has learned in her garden. Special features include: Actionable Cultivate It prompts throughout the book A ten-week Cultivate Together discussion guide with questions for small groups “Grace from the Garden” vignettes provide encouragement and inspiration Discover how to embrace the season you’re in, and find the joy and the freedom that comes in cultivating what matters, little by little, with God’s transforming grace.

What People Say About "Grace Like A Garden""In Grace Like a Garden Pastor Battle has shown with simple illustrations how to operate in the grace of God and the results it produces in our lives. As we understand the grace of God it brings freedom and liberty to help us walk out the plans and purposes that God has for our lives. As we walk out that grace we can extend it to others and bring freedom and liberty to them."Pastor Mark Brown, Abundant Waters Fellowship, Houston, Texas"Tom Battle has done a phenomenal job of tucking some tremendous truths in his book. As you read it you will find blessings and encouragement on how to grow in grace and then share that blessing with others."Pastor Oliver Stillwell, Dayspring Church, Porter Texas"Grace Like a Garden gives clear understanding of salvation for yourself and others, your need for God's presence, and His seeds that produce - multiply exponentially - and open the windows of heaven in both directions. This book provides rivers of living water through God's Word and His Holy Spirit. You will see how Jesus' light will shine through you to a lost and hurting world, as you stay yoked together with Him who is the Author and Finisher of your faith. As you press toward the prize through His growing and pruning processes, as you follow His compassion that moves you in all seasons, as you are filled with His grace, His strength will be made perfect in your weakness, and you will overcome every challenge the enemy puts in your path."Rev. Renee Branson, Mountain Top Ministries, Houston, Texas "In his book Grace Like a Garden, Tom Battle offers vivid examples and teaching that move the reader to discover and experience the operation of God's Grace. For 30 years, I've witnessed Tom's and Schar's character, love, and daily venture of caring for the needs of others. Undoubtedly, this is reflected in Tom's exceptional ability to convey God's grace in this practical guide for Christian living."Rev. Carl Alan Luepnitz, Eternal Love Ministries, Saltillo and Oaxaca, Mexico"Thoughtful and timely. As I read it, my mind was challenged, my heart was warmed, my faith was strengthened and my focus was sharpened on God's grace. Praise God for giving us Jesus Christ and this book."Pastor Jerry G. Martin, The Light of the World Christian Fellowship, Humble, TexasAbout the Author - Tom BattleTom Battle is a graduate of Georgia Tech (1969) and Lakewood Bible Institute (1988). During his business career, he held prominent positions with several oil companies. He reached executive levels of President and CEO before leaving the business world to enter full-time ministry. He was ordained in 1990 by Lakewood Church (Houston, Texas) which was his home church from 1985 to 1995. During that time, he was mentored by Dr. John Osteen and traveled extensively in the United States and abroad as an evangelist and teacher. In 1995 he and his family founded The Lord's Glory Church where he is currently the Senior Pastor. He is the author of many Christian books and songs.

Preach Truth to Your Heart In the rush of each day, it's easy to become lost in the struggles and distractions of the world. But God longs for you to experience the depth of His love, and every moment is a chance to remind yourself of His truth. This beautiful book from artist and writer Ruth Chou Simons offers 58 specially selected scriptures, each accompanied by hand-painted artwork and a short, heartfelt truth to direct your thoughts to your Savior. You will find reminders of God's character and presence in each entry, encouraging you to trust in His Word. Experience beauty and nourishment from God's handiwork as each day becomes a reminder of our creator's unending grace and love.