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Martin Luther, full of compassion, grief, disappointment, and frustration, turns away from his entreaties to and debates with church leaders and writes instead to the German political leaders. With extreme clarity, Luther explains in this letter the unbalanced nature and habits of the religious institution - certain at this point that the German people could only be set free from this continual and escalating religious destruction through the intervention of their government.

Sir David the Bard, or David, was an ex-temple worker for the Mormon church. Being an active member for 50 years, he married six times and bore 13 children while completing nearly two masters' degrees at BYU. This is a compilation of his rants, raves, funny stories, and crazy experiences being an ex-Mormon in a totally dominant Mormon society. His views may seem unbelievable, but they are actually true and really happened to him.

Live Second is a daily guide to help you. With 365 readings, prayers, actions steps, and an invitation to join other Christ-followers online, what you hold in your hands is a tool built with truth, scripture, and a sure path to put Jesus first every day. The Christian life is not meant to be easy, just worth it. Live Second is exactly what you need as you become the new, inspired, God-honoring creation he made you to be.

In all the busy and bustle and noise of life, do you find it hard to keep first things first? We know that Jesus should be our first priority as believers, but with so many things fighting for our attention, what was once at the center can start getting crowded out. If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. Courtney Tracy has not only been there, she faces this struggle every single day. And you know what helped her return to Jesus as first priority? God’s Word! Particularly, the book of Colossians.

Many individuals are not aware that there is a God. I am here to tell you, there is truly a God. God found me broken, in pain, and fragile. I almost lost my life at the hands of a violent partner in 2018 and then, after that, I was sexually assaulted as an adult-keep in mind I had been sexually assaulted by two individuals when I was eight. However, God spoke to me and told me to remember to never give up. And, because of my faith in God, I did not give up, and I will never give up.

Prayer is simply talking with God. Nonetheless, the grown men who followed Jesus felt as if they had something yet to learn. As true disciples, they wanted to pray just as their Rabbi did. In ancient Judaism, disciples sought not only to learn their master's teachings and interpretations; they endeavored to imitate their rabbi in every detail. Rabbi Yeshua taught, A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher (Luke 6:40). What does prayer look like in a Jewish context? How did Jesus pray?

Most people realize that there are wrong ways to go about sales. And Sales done the wrong way tends to turn people off. People starting in sales realize there is a right way, but often when trying to find advice or guidance they are bogged down by charisma coaching and quick selling tactics. My approach with The Christian Salesman and the Ten Commandments was to tether myself to the Bible, to Jesus Christ, and then specifically to God's Ten Commandments as the salesman's only sure career guide.

The First Epistle to the Corinthians is one of the Pauline epistles, part of the New Testament of the Christian Bible. The epistle is attributed to Paul the Apostle and a co-author, Sosthenes, and is addressed to the Christian church in Corinth. Scholars believe that Sosthenes was the amanuensis who wrote down the text of the letter at Paul's direction. It addresses various issues that had arisen in the Christian community at Corinth, and is composed in a form of Koine Greek.

Step into the captivating world of ancient kings, where power, betrayal, and divine intervention shape the destiny of nations. "1st & 2nd Kings" is not just a historical account – it's a riveting narrative that brings to life the epic struggles and triumphs of legendary rulers. Each chapter unveils the drama of kingdoms rising and falling, of prophets confronting monarchs, and of courage amidst adversity. From the illustrious reigns of Solomon and David to the riotous times of Elijah and Elisha, this book offers a panoramic view of the tumultuous journey of Israel and Judah.

In his book, The Great Omission, missionary Jon Nelms “tells it like it is” by exposing the failures in missions and the reasons behind them as he leads the listener to logical, biblical, and proven solutions that, if followed, will allow this to be the first generation to fulfill the Lord’s Great Commission since it was assigned some 2,000 years ago.

180 Grados de Regreso al Primer Amor es una poderosa herramienta de crecimiento espiritual para aquellos que desean construir una relación profunda con el Espíritu Santo. A través de sus páginas somos conducidos por una jornada de 40 días de oración y ayuno, estudiando un devocional diariamente, con los ojos en la Bíblia y el corazón sensible a la voz de Dios, conociendo un Jesús incomparable, maravilloso y deseable.

What if, suddenly, Jesus appeared on the streets of your city? That's the scenario of Jesus Is Here, Charles M. Sheldon's sequel to his classic novel In His Steps, the book that introduced the world to WWJW: "What would Jesus do?"

Galatians tackles the tough subject of walking in faith by the power of the Holy Spirit versus striving according to the law. He reminds this church of how they began in Christ and encourages them to finish in him as well, not returning to the rules and legalism of the Pharisees. In A 21st-Century Version of Galatians, Dundy goes through a verse-by-verse analysis of the entire book. He does a side-by-side comparison of his version with the World English Bible so that the listener can dig deep to mine the rich meaning of the text.

Amy Bloch, accomplished psychiatrist, busy and fully in control of her professional and family life, was dealt what she thought was a devastating, insurmountable set-back when her daughter Emily was born with a severe brain malformation. Amy tried desperately to “fix” Emily and exhausted herself in her efforts to deal with the “problem” using her intellect, going at it brain-first, the way we tend to approach any challenge in our society. Emily, by default, lives completely heart-first: She simply doesn’t have the capabilities to approach life brain-first.

First and Only is a guide for every woman who has found herself closing the cover on other leadership books that omit our true experiences and strengths. In this book, Jennifer R. Farmer helps listeners learn what is required for the long haul of liberation by providing a roadmap to on-the-job success, challenging systemic racism, and seeking inner healing through the power of faith.

Happy Couples Know How to Talk About Money - The number one cause for divorce is financial infidelity. Now "The Money Couple" reveals the missing ingredient needed before any financial program or plan can work: healthy financial communication. This book tells you how to diagnose your level of financial infidelity; identify your individual Money Personality; master the Money Huddle and the Money Dump; and achieve financial goals once and for all.

After the Berlin Wall fell, a group of Christian colleges in the US seized the opportunity to begin strategic faculty and student exchanges with universities inside the Soviet Union. They could not have foreseen the doors that would open next. During a 1990 visit to Russia, John Bernbaum and his colleagues received a surprising invitation from a Russian government official: come help build a faith-based university in Moscow. Thus, after 70 years of fierce religious persecution under communism, the Russian-American Christian University (RACU) was born.

The First Amendment to the US Constitution codified the principle that the government should play no role in favoring or supporting any religion, while allowing free exercise of all religions (including unbelief). More than two centuries later, the results from this experiment are overwhelming: The separation of church and state has shielded the government from religious factionalism, and the United States boasts a diverse religious culture unmatched anywhere in the world.

In Putting God Almighty First: Guided Choices: Navigating Decision-Making with Godly Wisdom and Values, embark on a transformative journey of putting God almighty first in every decision you make. This empowering book offers practical tools and biblical insights to help you navigate life's complex choices with wisdom, discernment, and a deep commitment to God's values.

Thousands of people have seen UFOs over the years, many of them respected observers, including airline pilots, scientists and police officers. Those UFOs couldn’t all have been the planet Venus or weather balloons, no matter what the government said at the time—and it’s all in this book.