The God Of Another Chance

A second chance . . . all of us have needed one at some point in our lives. As children, we beg our parents to give us "just one more chance." As adults, we turn our pleadings to God for another opportunity, just to start over again. In this revised and updated version of The God of Second Chances, author Stephen Arterburn takes us through his own journey of pleasure-seeking and ambition to a life-changing encounter with the reality of God's grace. Arterburn is painfully honest, sharing his personal experiences with sexual immorality that culminated in the abortion of his child. It was then, desperate and at the end of himself, that Arterburn cried out to God for a second chance. Through his willingness to share his struggles, Arterburn helps us to confront our failures and reach out for God's restorative touch. With a gentle humor, he encourages us to look beyond ourselves and discover the joy in serving others and investing in the things that really matter. In doing so, we will learn what it is to be restored to God through unconditional surrender and receive healing from the scars left by our own mistakes.

More than 880,000 books from Kay Arthur's life-changing New Inductive Study Series have been sold! This exciting series brings individual readers and groups face-to-face with the truth of God's precepts, promises, and purposes—in just minutes a day. Beloved Bible teacher Kay Arthur highlights the striking similarities between the twenty-first century and the times of Joel, Amos, Obadiah, and Jonah. In the midst of the crumbling moral foundations of society, the attacks of foreign nations, and the need for a revival among the people of God, the message of God then and now is this: The day of the Lord is coming. Whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be delivered. Seek the Lord and live!

How do you handle your failures? Do you allow them to paralyze your personal growth and happiness? Or, do you learn from them? The Bible contains numerous accounts of individuals who failed in their relationship with Him. Yet, this did not prevent them from doing great things for Him. God is the God of another chance. He will ensure that the good work that He has started in you will be completed. In the second book of the Restoration and Recovery Series, we will examine the failures and ultimate successes of biblical characters. If they overcame, then, the Christian today can come out of any personal Egypt and enter into their promised Canaan. Their examples provide hope and strength for the Christian today. Book 2 of 4.

Although my life has not been a bed of roses, I can thank God for his amazing grace. God had a plan and purpose for my life. He kept me from death doors, being an alcoholic. The devil had plans to destroy me. But I had a savior names Jesus, who reach way down in the pits and brought me out and turned my life around. I pray that you will find the same strength and courage through reading this book. I pray that you will let Jesus reach down and pick you up. He is waiting for you to call upon him. I know because I have been there. This book will teach you the steps to take to allow Jesus in your heart to show you your purpose in life. No matter how far you have sucking in drugs, alcohol, or depression, he is waiting to pick you up and save you. NKJV: Roman 10:13. For who soever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be save.

Kendall looks at wrongdoing and the judgment of ministry leaders and laypeople, assuring those who've fallen that they can be used again--and warning those who condemn them. Exploring his own vulnerabilities, he presents a compassionate, biblically balanced case for a God of second chances.

Business leaders say, "Plan your work, work your plan." Guys, why not apply that idea to your Christian life? After all, "The noble make noble plans, and by noble deeds they stand" (Isaiah 32:8 niv). The Life Map Devotional for Men offers biblical wisdom so you can become more of the man God wants you to be. Through 28 weeks and a total of 140 entries, you will be encouraged to improve your knowledge of the faith, your prayer and Bible time, your finances, job, health and wellness, and more. With insightful devotional thoughts for each weekday and an interactive "Life Map" for each weekend, this book will guide you into a more intentional life--one that both honors God and benefits you and others for years to come. Why not make this your best year ever? Make noble plans, do noble deeds, and succeed in every major area of life!

Women long to be loved, to be known, to be understood. But who can meet those needs at their deepest level? Only the One who created women--who knows them by name and who designed them--can bring fulfillment that truly satisfies. "Letting God Meet Your Emotional Needs" shows how God desires to help every woman: I need acceptance... God loves, forgives, and accepts I need security... God promises He will never leave I need to feel pretty... Christ sees me as new, spotless I need a companion... He is the perfect friend I need communication... He talks to me intimately through His Word Formerly "Heart Hunger."