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Gentle and Lowly Study Guide

Rev. Dean Aaron Roberts — Thu, 26 May 2022 08:12:00 +0000

In his best-selling book, Gentle and Lowly, Dane Ortlund takes readers into the depths of Christ’s very heart for sinners. Focusing on Jesus’s words that he is “gentle and lowly in heart,” Ortlund dives deep into Bible passages that speak of who he is, encouraging readers with the affections of Christ for his people. Designed as a supplement to the book, the Gentle and Lowly Study Guide helps readers reflect further on these key biblical truths. This helpful resource written by Dane Ortlund features discussion questions organized into 8 lessons, with each lesson covering 2–3 chapters from the book. Perfect for small groups and individuals alike, the Gentle and Lowly Study Guide can be used together with the book, the Gentle and Lowly Video Study, or both.xxx

Gentle and Lowly

Rev. Dean Aaron Roberts — Thu, 26 May 2022 08:11:53 +0000

Christians know what Jesus Christ has done—but who is he? What is his deepest heart for his people, weary and faltering on their journey toward heaven? Jesus said he is “gentle and lowly in heart.” This book reflects on these words, opening up a neglected yet central truth about who he is for sinners and sufferers today.

True Friendship

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 09:03:14 +0000

In a culture where online communications and communities can be set up in seconds, it is striking that loneliness is still rampant. Even in the church, a place where we might hope for an oasis of love and acceptance, we can find interactions awkward and superficial. It s for this reason that Vaughan Roberts takes us back to the Bible, and challenges us to consider our need for true friendship. He s both honest and clear in his approach as he shows us that knowing and being known by God is the hope we need to begin to deal with the sickness of our self love society. So whatever the state of your friendships, take heart and take hold of this book because as you do, you ll see that we can live out our true humanity as we sacrificially love others for God s glory. Each chapter includes thoughtful reflection and discussion questions to help change us as we read, as well as practical suggestions for how we can make a real difference to our friendships.

God on Mute: Engaging the Silence of Unanswered Prayer

admin — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 12:42:29 +0000

Best-selling book from one of the leading Christian authors and thinkers, now fully revised with a new 40-day devotional. Writing out of the pain of his wife's fight for her life, but also the wonder of watching the prayer movement they founded changing lives around the world, Pete Greig steps into the dark side of prayer and emerges with a hard-won message of hope, comfort, and profound biblical insight for all who suffer in silence. In his foreword, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby writes, "This is a profound book, simply and accessibly written, suitable for a person in distress, for the pastor and minister of a church who deals constantly with people in distress, for the person outside Christian faith who is baffled by people relying on what someone once described to me as the fairies at the bottom of the garden, and for that matter for those studying the issues of suffering and God's relationship with it."

Accidental Anglican, The

admin — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 12:42:27 +0000

Many are longing for historical connectedness and for theology that is "not tied to the whims of contemporary culture, but to apostolic-era understandings of Christian faith and practice." They also yearn for rhythms and routines that build spiritual health. Still others are responding to a call to participate in worship rather than merely sitting back and looking at a stage. Liturgy offers all of this and more.

In this book Todd Hunter chronicles his journey from the Jesus People movement and leadership in the Vineyard to eventually becoming an Anglican Bishop. Along the way he explains why an evangelical Christian might be drawn to the liturgical way.

Curious about the meaning of liturgy? Come and discover what may be waiting for you there.

Witty and wise, this personal memoir traces the surprising journey of one man from non-traditional church into the heart of Anglicanism, where he is now a bishop.

Sixty Minute Marriage, The

admin — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 07:23:11 +0000

Everyone wants a wonderful marriage and 'The 60 Minute Marriage' lets you know that marriage is more than just romance – sometimes it's a fight to keep it alive. Rob Parsons gives insight into the root of the problems and recommends practical solutions such as sharing with your partner your past hurts, heartbreaks and disappointments. This simple act of open honesty, he says, will help you and your partner put things into context, promote understanding and start the healing.

Cold cups of Tea and Hiding in the Loo

admin — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 18:32:21 +0000

For most people, parenting a longed-for child is an awesome privilege and joy. However that doesn’t mean there aren’t daily challenges. With honesty, vulnerability and humour, Annie writes about her journey to figure out how to do faith as a parent. While not at all claiming to be an expert, she shares her own experiences – the successes as well as the failures – and encourages other parents to start having honest conversations of their own. Readers can dip in and out of this book when time allows, and there are opportunities to pause and reflect and to spend time with God. Themes: • The pressure to be perfect • Finding community • Connecting with God

Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Marriage with the Wisdom of God, The

admin — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 09:49:41 +0000

In previous books respected New York pastor and bestselling author Timothy Keller has looked at such diverse and topical subjects as the existence of God, our need to do justice, the meaning of Jesus' life, and the human temptation to make idols – all through the twin lenses of a biblical framework and an engagement with contemporary culture. In this new book, co-authored with his wife, Kathy, he turns his attention to that most complex of matters: our need for love, and its expression in marriage. Beginning with the biblical narrative, and its pictures of marriage that span the original ideal to the broken to the redemptive, he looks at themes of friendship and commitment; the completion of men and women in each other; singleness, sex and divorce; and ministry and discipleship within the context of marriage. This is a profound and engaging work that will challenge and inspire people in all stages of life – single, newlywed and married.

Celebration of Discipline

admin — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 09:49:16 +0000

A brand new re-issue of this Christian classic, with a stunning new cover. Arguably the most established contemporary spiritual classic by our most profound living religious writer. This timeless classic has helped well over a million people discover a richer spiritual life infused with joy, peace and a deeper understanding of God. The book explores the 'classic disciplines' of Christian faith: the inward disciplines of meditation, prayer, fasting, and study; the outward disciplines of simplicity, solitude, submission and service and the corporate disciplines of confession, worship, guidance and celebration.

How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People

admin — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 09:49:13 +0000

Pete Greig has been teaching on prayer – and leading a non-stop prayer movement – for twenty years. Now, for the first time, he puts his life's work into a simple book written for everybody – an answer to the question everyone ultimately asks: how do I pray? This down-to-earth introduction to prayer will guide you deeper in your relationship with God – making you more centred, more aware of God's voice, more likely to see breakthroughs and more able to make sense of your unanswered prayers, too. It's full of honest, hard-won wisdom interspersed with real-life stories – some humorous, others moving – to equip and inspire your prayer life. Journeying through the Lord's Prayer, and accompanied by online videos and discussion starters, it unpacks nine important themes: stillness, adoration, petition, intercession, perseverance, contemplation, listening, confession and spiritual warfare. From one of today's most gifted and visionary communicators, for those who've been praying for years as well as those who want to pray but don't know where to begin, How to Pray is the simple, inspiring guide you've been waiting for.