Why Should I

Many new believers have questions about what it means to live as a Christian in the context of a local church, and pastors are looking for resources to pass along to their congregations to help them think biblically about the Christian life. 9Marks Church Questions is a new series that seeks to provide ordinary Christians with sound and accessible biblical teaching by answering common questions Christians have about church life. Each volume offers biblical answers and practical applications with the goal of nurturing healthy church practice and commitment. This booklet unpacks Scripture's teaching on the importance of church membership and the Bible's beautiful picture of life in a local church.

Many new believers have questions about what it means to live as a Christian in the context of a local church, and pastors are looking for resources to pass along to their congregations to help them think biblically about the Christian life. Church Questions is a series by 9Marks that seeks to provide Christians with sound and accessible biblical teaching by answering common questions about church life. Each booklet offers biblical answers and practical applications with the goal of nurturing healthy church practice and commitment. This booklet unpacks Scripture's teaching on the importance of baptism in the local church by responding to 7 reasons that baptism is often neglected as well as answering 3 common questions about baptism.

At times, there are moments when we seek answers for the questions that constantly grips and tackles our mind, again and again. And if the question is in any way related to life, that's another chaos. This book is one such collection of answers to the constant question we all face, think and continue to wonder, 'Why should I marry?'. This amazing collection of opinions full of different perspectives will definitely make you ponder upon for a while. Whether it's a choice or a compulsion, do read the book before making a decision and reaching to a conclusion, 'Why should I marry?'

Today, the church seems to have forgotten about the spiritual discipline of fasting. Most of us have never heard a sermon about it, and few of us have ever practiced it. We think of fasting as an antiquated relic of the past. So why should we fast in an age of fast food? Pastor Daniel R. Hyde argues that “fasting is actually a basic biblical teaching and practice, one that is vital to cultivating godly living in an ungodly generation.” Fasting is a means to the end of abiding, deep, and personal communion with the triune God through prayer. The author explains what fasting is, provides biblical examples of it, reminds us of what Jesus taught regarding it, and tells us how to go about it.

This small eBook deals with 'grieve' in connection with the death of a son. Osho uses a Zen story and unfolds a unique and different way of dealing with grieve, death and dying. He acknowledges that it is very difficult not to grieve when somebody you loved has died. Not to grieve is possible only if you have an understanding and an experience of the essential, something of the deathless.

Did you know that energy consumption by humans has increased by at least 30,000 times in the last 5000 years? In Delhi alone, there are over 80,000 trucks that run on the city roads every night. They emit un-burnt fossil fuels from their exhausts. Isn’t it terrifying that over 1 million seabirds and 100,000 sea mammals are killed by pollution every year? Why Should I Save Energy? is a comprehensive book that will introduce children to different forms of energy, history of fossil fuels, great scientists and their inventions, and more importantly, to the problems our planet faces with depletion of natural resources. Filled with eye-opening facts, beautiful pictures, multiple activities, and a quiz that helps reinforce learning; this book is the perfect guide to help you become an energy saver. Table of Contents • Energy Here, Today, Tomorrow, and Forever • Made Yesterday, Here Today, Gone Tomorrow? • Effects of Pollution on Our Environment • History of Fossil Fuels • Save Energy, Save the Future • Smog • Climate Change Calamity • The Planet Needs You To Change • Recycling to Save Energy • Exploring Alternate Renewable Sources of Energy • Activity 1 • Activity 2 • Activity 3 • Quiz • Glossary Other books in this series: Why Should I Eat Healthy: A-Z of Food and Nutrition Guide (ISBN: 9789386530035) Why Should I Protect Nature?: A smart kid’s guide to a green world (ISBN: 9788179936627) Why Should I Recycle? (A Smart kid's guide to a green world) (ISBN: 9788179934500) Why Should I Save Water? (A Smart kid's guide to a green world) (ISBN: 9788179933695)

Do you know that as many as 30 to 50 per cent of all species will possibly vanish forever by the middle of this century? Human activities have permanently changed the planet. Carbon dioxide levels have risen at an alarming rate, resulting in global warming and climate change. We are progressively destroying the very environment that nurtures us. Mother Nature is dying and it is up to us to save her. Why Should I Protect Nature? promotes love for nature and provides suggestions on how to conserve the natural wealth all around us. It explains concepts like global warming and climate change in simple language and also teaches different ways in which you can prevent them.

How many times have you been told to avoid cheesy pizzas and yummy burgers so that you stay healthy? When was the last time you reached out for a packet of potato chips and your mom didn’t scold you? Why Should I Eat Healthy? busts the myth that you cannot eat burgers and pizzas if you want to grow up well. All you have to do is ensure they are made with the right ingredients. Eating right is as much about enjoying your food as about good health. This guide will help you make that informed choice about food. The book will tell about the right substitutes for unhealthy foods, avoiding packaged foods, sleeping eight hours a day, and so on. So the next time you crave for a burger, don’t chide yourself. Just make sure it has been prepared with whole-grain buns and veggies and go for it!