Stretch My Faith Lord

Do you stretch your muscles before you work out? Then you know the benefits of stretching! And you can be sure that stretching your faith has benefits too. Study the book of James, and get into shape spiritually. 12 lessons

"A self-leadership and spirit-led blueprint to experiencing lasting transformation"--Title page.

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What would your life be like if Jesus lived it? Imagine the change you would experience in your thoughts, actions, and relationships. Think of the joy and freedom that could transform every area of your life. That’s exactly what God has in mind for you! You’ll find out how in Growth. Through personal study and small group interaction, this study sets you on a path to live out the character of Jesus in this world as only you can. It happens not by trying hard, but by training. By cultivating spiritual disciplines--Scripture meditation, prayer, solitude, endurance, loving others--you’ll discover the joy of being transformed by Christ and the freedom of living each day sustained by his power. Leader’s guide included!Growth group sessions are:Training to Live Like JesusThe Practice of Scripture MeditationThe Practice of SolitudeSimple PrayerThree Transforming PrayersThe Roundabout WayAnd the Greatest of These Is Love

Why You Need to Read... HE'S A HEALING JESUS When you're sick and in need of healing, it's very important that you know how much God loves you...how much He truly wants to see you healed and made whole in every area of your life. That's why I've written He's A Healing Jesus. Many people feel isolated in their illness. They feel separated from God. They wonder if He knows about the situation they're facing, and if He could possibly care about what they're going through. The simple and wonderful answer to that question is "Yes, He knows, and yes, He cares"...I want you to know that. And when you understand what God reveals about Himself in His own Word, the Bible—which I'll teach you about in this book—you'll see that He also has the desire and the power to do something about it...to set you free and make you whole again. When Jesus walked this earth more than 2,000 years ago, He never turned away anyone who came to Him for healing...and you can be assured He won't turn you away, either. He is a Healing Jesus...and I believe He wants to heal you.

Change your attitude, change your life. We’re very good at explaining why we’re unhappy: bad job, bad relationships, bad luck. But there’s probably a better reason: bad attitudes. In Lord, Change My Attitude, James MacDonald shows us just how much our attitudes affect our lives. One of his bestsellers, this book is classic James: It’s clear, it’s inspiring, and it packs a punch. Drawing from the experience of the Israelites who grumbled through the wilderness, MacDonald shows how bad attitudes rob us of joy. Coveting, complaining, and being critical are not what our hearts were made for. They were made for thankfulness, contentment, and love. Is your heart straining under the weight of a bad attitude? Don’t read this book if you’re looking for a quick fix. Don’t read this book if you’re unwilling to change. Read it if you’re ready for a serious, inside-out attitude adjustment.

Read, meditate and listen to the Word of God. Hearing the Word of God causes faith to come, to grow, and increase richly. Reading and meditating on God’s Word causes our minds to be renewed. As we hide God’s Word in our hearts, it will keep us on the right path and direct us away from sin. God’s Word is a light on our pathway, a lamp to our footsteps. The Word of God does us good in every way. It is God’s voice speaking to us. It is His guidance for our lives. It is our comfort in all our problems and troubles. It is full of promises. God promises to keep us in the hardest times of our lives.

Sixty-three stand-alone short chapters of help in living the Christian life. There are chapters here for everyone – people who are walking towards God, people walking with God, and those walking on with God. The short chapters are arranged approximately in this order, but there is much value in the early chapters for those looking for a deeper faith. This is not a book where you have to start at Chapter 1 and work your way through to the end. The Contents page lists the title of every chapter, so just dive in and read one that inter-ests you. Of course, you can start at Chapter 1 and read the whole book if you prefer, and our prayer is that every reader will be greatly blessed by what they read. The majority of these sixty-three chapters have been released individually as booklets, and every chapter as individual eBooks that are available in all formats from major eBook distributors. The eBook editions are free from most distributors. This whole volume is also available as a paperback from major book distributors.