Living In God S Loving Embrace By Remembering God Examining Our Hearts Submitting To God Trusting God

The kingdom of heaven is not a pipe dream but God's dream for humankind. Jesus taught us to pray for God's Kingdom to come on earth. He painted for us a picture of what life is like in the kingdom of heaven in the Beatitudes. To live in the kingdom of heaven we need to confront and overcome the sins of lust, anger, envy, greed, acedia, pride and gluttony as well as the demons of guilt and fear. The Beatitudes are to prepare the soil of our hearts so that we can bear the fruit of the Spirit - love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility and self-control. Like the alcoholics on their journey to recovery, we are on a journey to the kingdom of heaven. The Twelve Steps of the Alcoholics Anonymous can be condensed into the four disciplines of remembering God, examining our hearts, submitting to God and trusting God so that we can have a relationship with God as our Heavenly Father, our Shepherd of Love as well as our Divine Lover. This book is a reflection of the author's journey of living in God's Loving Embrace. Dr. Patrick Kee, a retired palliative physician, had been caring for the elderly sick and terminally ill since 1990. In 2011, he "retired" from general practice to care for the dying as a palliative physician and they taught him the reality of the spiritual dimension of life. In the autumn of his life he found himself in the "desert time of God" which led him to explore and practise contemplative prayer. He stays in Singapore and is married to his wife, Mary, for the past 48 years.He has 2 daughters and 5 grandchildren.

A Practical Guide to Embracing God's Plan in Your Life Welcome to "A Comprehensive Guide to Christian Living: Biblical Understanding and Applying Christian Principles to Everyday Life." This book is a valuable resource designed to provide a comprehensive and practical understanding of the Christian faith and how it shapes every aspect of our lives. Whether you are a new believer seeking to establish a strong foundation in your faith or a seasoned Christian desiring to deepen your understanding and application of biblical principles, this book is for you. Who is this book for? This book is intended for anyone who desires to grow in their Christian faith and live a life that aligns with the teachings of Jesus Christ. It is suitable for: New Believers: If you have recently made a commitment to follow Jesus or are exploring the Christian faith, this book will provide you with a solid foundation. It will help you understand the core beliefs of Christianity, the principles that guide Christian living, and practical ways to apply them in your daily life. Seasoned Believers: If you have been a Christian for some time, this book will serve as a valuable resource for deepening your understanding of biblical truths. It will challenge you to go beyond surface-level knowledge and engage with the Word of God in a way that leads to transformation and growth. It will also provide fresh insights and practical applications for living out your faith in various areas of life. Church Leaders and Teachers: Pastors, teachers, and ministry leaders can utilize this book as a teaching tool to equip and disciple others. The comprehensive nature of the topics covered makes it suitable for use in small group settings, Bible studies, discipleship programs, and as a resource for sermon preparation. How to Use the Book This book is organized into twenty-two chapters, each addressing a specific aspect of Christian living. While the chapters can be read independently, they are designed to be read sequentially, as they build upon one another to provide a holistic understanding of the Christian journey. Each chapter delves into a particular theme, explores relevant biblical teachings, and offers practical applications for incorporating these principles into everyday life. To get the most out of this book, here are a few suggestions on how to use it: Read and Reflect: Take the time to read each chapter thoughtfully, reflecting on the biblical passages, anecdotes, and practical applications provided. Consider how the principles discussed apply to your own life and circumstances. Engage in Personal Study: Use the questions for reflection and discussion at the end of each chapter to dig deeper into the topics covered. Consider journaling your thoughts and insights as you study and apply the principles in your daily life. Discuss in Small Groups: If possible, gather with a small group of fellow believers to discuss the content of each chapter. Share your thoughts, experiences, and questions, allowing the insights of others to enrich your understanding and application of the principles discussed. Apply the Principles: As you progress through each chapter, take intentional steps to apply the principles you are learning. Identify areas in your life where change or growth is needed, and seek God's guidance and empowerment through prayer and reliance on the Holy Spirit. Personalize the Content: This book provides a framework for Christian living, but it is essential to adapt the principles to your unique context and circumstances. Seek to discern how God is specifically calling you to live out your faith in your relationships, work, community, and other areas of life. Read less

2021 Illumination Book Awards, Gold Medal: Spirituality What is the “inner chapel”? The place within where God meets us. We can trust God—and we can trust in God’s promises to us, including: We are never alone. We are loved--unconditionally. We have a companion in our suffering. Each of us has a unique call. But how do we experience all that God has given us? By going to the inner chapel, that sacred place within each person where God waits to love us unconditionally. There, God gives us all we need to find our way to a life of hope instead of despair, peace instead of continued restlessness, and joy instead of anxiety. Becky Eldredge offers readers down-to-earth stories, prayer experiences to try, and enthusiastic encouragement for spiritual growth and a deeper friendship with God. The Inner Chapel will inspire individuals but also provide excellent material for small groups and people going on retreat.​

Suffering is inescapable in this world. Jesus told us we would face perilous trials and that even our bodies would feel the effects of the Fall. For women dealing with chronic illness, most books offer quick-fix counseling or devotional verses taken out of context, helpful only for momentary encouragement. For true and lasting comfort we must dig deeper into God's Word and the context in which those much-used passages were written. In Chronic Love, Brooke Bartz reveals a deeply raw and descriptive account of life with a chronic and debilitating illness, and she shares with readers how comfort and strength can be found through the Truth in God's Word. Specifically designed for women who daily battle chronic illness, Chronic Love's goal is to provide solid Scriptural encouragement for the fight.

Tradition has assumed that the Lord's Supper was "instituted" by Jesus on the night of Holy Thursday as a memorial of his impending death on Good Friday. Recent scholarship tells us, however, that this assumption must be carefully qualified. The way in which Jesus taught the church to celebrate his Supper was actually far more complex. This investigation reveals that the earliest celebrations of the Lord's Supper were memorials of Jesus' Resurrection, not his death. Only later, because of an urgent pastoral problem, did the early church decide to join the memory of Jesus' death to her original celebration of his Resurrection. In the final chapter, Perry answers specific questions raised by the contemporary understanding of the Lord's Supper.

For many people, remaining optimistic and feeling positive about themselves and their lives is a constant battle—especially when circumstances are difficult and life is hard. For others, negativity is something that only sneaks up from time to time, yet still wreaks havoc in their hearts. Regardless of the root causes, once pessimistic thoughts permeate our minds, our feelings and emotions begin to control us instead of us controlling them. Eventually it doesn’t seem possible to stay positive, happy, and full of joy, and negative thought patterns shake our faith, causing us to sink emotionally, mentally, and spiritually over time. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Despite what storms roll in, hearts anchored in God don’t sink. When we change the way we think, we can change the way we feel and live, even if our circumstances remain the same. Intentionally embracing the opportunity to experience a transformed heart and a renewed mind opens the door for a changed life, because a positive mind will always lead to a more positive life. In Unsinkable Faith, author and Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker Tracie Miles offers hope for women who struggle with negativity. Each chapter explores Tracie’s and other women’s personal stories, showing how they rose above their circumstances by transforming and renewing their minds. Unsinkable Faith is a breath of fresh air for anyone longing for a heart full of joy, an unbreakable smile, and a new, more optimistic perspective on life. This book will equip you to: Replace pessimism with positive thinking by becoming the captain of your thoughts; Learn how true joy and happiness are based on choice, not circumstances; Overcome unhealthy habits of negative thinking by intentionally implementing three easy mind-renewing steps; Stop feeling hopeless and pitiful, and start feeling hope-filled and powerful instead; and Discover that when you change the way you think, you change the way feel, and in turn you can change your life completely.

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