Growth Day

This book explores how the divine shows itself in our lives, and how our everyday lives are filled with that presence. You'll discover the divine in things that are delightful, when we suffer and fail and have to try again, and when our plans unfold effortlessly or come to an abrupt standstill. Presence will also take you into the world of words and story, as we seek to unravel the amazing symbolism in language. It is for those who doubt their faith but are still open to seek more. This beautiful book connects your regular, everyday life with the divine.

During the Son of God’s last three hours on the cross, the sun stopped shining and darkness covered the whole land. If Jesus, the light of the world, experienced darkness and distress, it should come as no surprise to his followers when they, too, find themselves in uneasy situations. He came out on top, and so can you!

When people encounter Jesus, live change. Dan Serns’s True Stories of Changed Lives presents a dozen true stories of real people who chose to fully open their hearts to the powerful truth of Christ’s saving grace.

Are you ready to get your faith in shape? A 40-Day Spiritual Workout for Catholics is designed to bring about deeper transformation and conversion in your life. Rice challenges his listeners to spend 40 days developing a habit that will last a lifetime. Each of the 40 days includes a Scripture quote, a quote from a saint or the Catechism of the Catholic Church, a short reflection, thought-provoking questions, and a prayer. Your spiritual workout borrows concepts from physical training, including stretch, cardio, muscle-building, hydration, fat-burning, and cool down.

This 30-day devotional will take you on a journey to unveil God’s heart as you sit down face-to-face with the Father each day and discover how the wonders of heaven can begin to chase after you. Listen to words from the Father you will not hear at church. Experience for yourself the same real connections that I have with the Father as you explore my conversations with God. Find your favorite quiet place with a cup of coffee or tea in hand, and spend the next 30 days encountering the Father as you discover the unlimited wonders of heaven God desires for you.

La primera sección está dedicada a conocer a Jesús como nuestro salvador, señor, amigo, hermano, protector, liberador, compañero y guía. Las siguientes secciones muestran el camino a seguir cuando te sientes desanimado, preocupado, solitario, deprimido, confundido, tentado, enojado, rechazado, temeroso, desesperado, estresado, infeliz, no te sientes importante, las enfermedades y los problemas económicos te golpean y nada parece ir bien.

Here in "Of Fleeces and Faith," I have a great time exploring from the fascinating Old Testament story of Gideon and his tiny little band of 300 warriors. He asked for a sign; in fact, he asked for three of them! God said yes, but is that the best way for a follower of heaven to proceed? Always wanting more proof, more proof, more more more?

Our souls cry out for nourishment, but many times we look to the world for a satisfying answer. God is always speaking, even in the most unsuspecting ways, and desires to feed our souls with the never stale food of his word. D. T. Niles said, "Christianity is one beggar telling another beggar where he found bread." So from one beggar to another, here is some bread for the day!

A Significant Life will help you understand how to own your own worth, which is given and anointed by God, and to live a more purposeful life. As a result, you'll see an amazing transformation...not only in your life, but also in your church and community.

A child peeling an orange on the subway. A bearded man with gentle eyes holding a tin cup on the corner. When we see life through the lens of faith, everyday moments become a source of hope and strength. In this collection of essays, chaplain Andrea Raynor reveals the unexpected places she has experienced the Divine and shows us how we, too, might come to see life as a spiritual adventure - one on which we are never truly alone.

Dare to See includes 30 personal essays that illuminate how Brown has found God's presence in her own real-life experiences from early childhood to the present. From being a victim of a drive-by shooting, experiencing incredible career success, or searching for family fulfillment, Brown's stories will resonate with anyone whose life has been touched by doubt, hurt, defeat, understanding, love, abundance and hope. In Dare to See, Brown shows us how to discover God everywhere we go and in nearly everything we do.

Do Good, Get Paid shows you how to make meaningful change in the world while being paid to do so. Award-winning environmental campaigner, author and speaker Natalie Fee draws on her experience in this sector to outline the areas of work where you can make a positive change and excel at what you do. Make a living while making a difference to the world.

In this copy-and-paste world, you were created unique and on purpose as a son or daughter of the king. In this forty-day devotional adventure, the Sons & Daughters collective helps you experience and embody the truths that you are creative, holy, righteous, secure, called, confident, and loved in your day-to-day life. With insight into Scripture, encouraging reflections and declarations, and daily actions you can take to live out your faith, these devotions will enable you to unlock what has been placed inside of you and step into the fullness of your God-given identity.

"Show me your ways, o Lord; teach me your paths" (Psalm 25:4 NKJV). Have you noticed most things that remain significant today are remnants from the "old" ways? Ancient Paths has been designed to draw you back to the unique routes of those who have followed God and began to chase the narrow way. These age-old examples are the less traveled routes that you will begin to tread and where transformation will occur. Michelle Gehrt shares supernatural insights into what life is like when we are walking out our destinies that God has purposed for us.

We’re not good at living with tension. It’s uncomfortable. It feels unsafe. The moment a friend, spouse, business, or political movement disagrees with us, we flee to the safety of like-minded thinkers, and dehumanize and attack anyone who thinks differently. No one wins. And if someone dares question our particular stance, we demonize them. This is killing us - families, friendships, civility, and discourse. It kills our chance to hear and be heard. We must step out of our bunkers and step into no-man’s-land....

I have been where you are now. I have felt unsatisfied with my life and unfulfilled by my work. I thought that if I did whatever was expected of me, then that would be enough. But it was not. Years went by and my goals grew further and further out of reach. One day, I knew things had to change. I was desperate to make some kind of progress to reach my goals, so I immersed myself in everything that had to do with setting goals, achieving success, and living a more fulfilling life.

Discussion around the bestseller The Benedict Option by Rod Dreher has led many people to want to know more about Benedictine principles. Originally written for monks, the principles in the Rule of St. Benedict may be applied by anyone—and in today's hectic, changing world, following its principles offers a rich spiritual connection to the stability and wisdom of monastic life.

The gospel is good news - God's message that He loves you even when you don't deserve it. It's not a story of God searching for one righteous soul, or being willing to meet sinners halfway. The news is so much better than that. God gives grace freely to people who don't deserve it at all - people like you and me. We are recipients of a descending, one-way love that changes everything.

The greatest days of planet Earth are on the horizon. Contrary to popular belief, we actually have a bright future on planet Earth. Yes, there are plenty of challenges to tackle, no question. But history and the Bible tell a very different story. You may be surprised to learn how much the Earth has changed in the 2000 years since Jesus' birth — for the better!

Jesus has called you to something more than sitting in a pew, singing songs, and listening to sermons. You’ve heard of God working powerfully through others. But can he do the same through you? From your workplace, to parties, neighborhood gatherings, family reunions and more; these four simple habits will help you take advantage of life’s everyday opportunities and make an eternal difference in lives of those God puts in your path.