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El libro de Proverbios, en la Biblia, contiene cientos de frases breves y sencillas sobre cómo vivir con sabiduría. Estos proverbios son algo más que dichos sabios, como los encontramos en la mayoría de las culturas. El fundamento de estos dichos sabios proverbios es el respeto a Dios y a su voluntad. Los proverbios cubren casi todas las áreas importantes de la vida: la niñez, la madurez, la justicia social, el hablar con sabiduría, el trabajo, el matrimonio, la sexualidad y el dinero. De todo ese bagaje de conocimiento y sabiduría, me pareció bien seleccionar 60 proverbios, o “...

Embark on a journey through the Book of Genesis, the foundation of the Bible, with Joseph Lumpkin's in-depth study. This deep exploration offers a complete history of the timeless stories of creation, humanity, and their divine purpose.

Freedom is the theme that resonates most profoundly within the human spirit surpassing even love, comfort, and sometimes life itself. The quest for freedom for ourselves, our communities, and our nations has been the clarion call for the world's greatest leaders, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, and Moses.

In I Will Seek You With All My Heart - Scripture Affirmations and Prayers to Connect with God Volumes 1 and 2, you will find 62 days of daily scripture affirmations to remind you of who you really are in Christ. These affirmations will help you to apply God’s Word to your life and to own each scripture; you will be able to personalize every promise included in this book, and also give you a guide to help you do it with any of your favorite scriptures that might not be included here.

Enjoy this 18 week collection of unique meditations on key scriptures from the four Gospels by Charles H. Spurgeon (1834 - 1892), one of the most popular authors of all time. Taken from his celebrated Morning and Evening meditations, these devotional readings offer Christians of all denominations an uplifting dose of Charles Spurgeon's wit and wisdom as he meditates on the deeper meaning of key scriptures.

Confessions simply means to proclaim God's word as though it was written thousands of years ago specifically for you, because it was! These are God's precious promises for your life.

“Why me?” is the cry I hear most often in my work as a hospice chaplain. I’m not a theologian, but through my encounters with people who are elderly, disabled, dying, and bereaved - and through my own quest for peace - Jesus’ teachings known as the Beatitudes have become essential. They describe the attributes of God’s people: God is with those who suffer, those beaten down by life and rejected by the world.

The Psalms are so powerful. They were written to be sung or read out aloud. This rhyming version is a joy to hear and it was such a blessing to work on. My prayer is that it is also a great blessing, to all that read and listen to it - Brendan Conboy.

Glimmerings brings the high-voltage tensions of faith as felt by many into the realm of relationship, where our hope might be bolstered in community with kindred minds. This vivid interpersonal offering brings together one of the world’s leading Christian theologians, Miroslav Volf, with one of the most celebrated voices in modern American poetry, Christian Wiman, in this private-now-public exchange of letters on these very pressing tensions of our time.

Get ready for a change in your spiritual life! In I Will Seek You: Scripture Affirmations and Prayers to Connect with God, you will find 31 days of daily scripture affirmations to remind you of who you really are in Christ. These affirmations will help you to apply God’s Word to your life and to own each scripture; in other words, you will be able to personalize every promise included in this book, and also have a guide to help you do it with any of your favorite scriptures that might not be included here.

Are you turned off by religion? You're not alone. Jesus was no fan either. In his seminal sermon, Jesus addresses life in the Kingdom of God. Jesus paints a picture that looks starkly different from how many perceive today's American church. Salt and Light: Meditations on the Sermon on the Mount is a 43-day journey through Jesus' best-known sermon. It explores how the entirety of scripture shines a light on Jesus' words, and how the culture, environment, and circumstances of Christ's world reveal clues as to their meaning.

Praying the Proverbs takes writings of wisdom literature from the Bible, and turns them into personal prayers that edify believers with its wise sayings on character, integrity, and love.

Though suffering often leaves us feeling isolated, God invites us into the community of the Trinity and offers us many companions in scripture. We experience loneliness alongside the exiled Israelites. We journey with David as he pleads to God for rescue. With Asaph we confess our unbelief. With Job we learn to lament. With Mary and Martha we learn to wait. In God's community, there is sweet fellowship, even in the hardest of circumstances. Journey in this book with Wendy Alsup through her story of suffering, and more importantly, with the God who walks with us in the wilderness.

As he recounts and interprets the lessons of the Gospel, Girzone shows that compassion for our fellow human beings is the most profound expression of God's love and wisdom. His thoughtful, incisive meditations will help readers turn away from thoughts of retribution or punishment, and will inspire them to embrace God's message of help and healing.

This book is a collection of poetry by the author. Most of the poems are based on the Bible and Christianity. They are both humorous and serious. They are satirical and whimsical. Just not all at once! The author works in several common rhyme schemes. Where biblical texts are referred to these are listed below the title of each poem.

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.

Discover The SIP Series – a chill, creative way to revisit your favorite Bible stories. Each book in the SIP series turns the chapters of Scripture into quick, fun, and simple poems that capture the essence of the narrative. These poems are designed as easy reads to help refresh your memory and spark your interest—not to replace the rich, full experience of the Bible itself. Although the writers have done their best to summarize each chapter into concise poems, some parts of certain chapters have been left out to maintain flow and clarity. While these poems offer a breezy overview, we ...

Meet Joshua. A brave leader who led the Israelites through battles, challenges, and victories on their journey to conquer Canaan. When you flip through these pages, you'll find an amazing historical account and lessons that will resonate with you. Victory Road goes beyond being a mere narrative; it's an invitation to rise, believe in yourself, and reach your goals. Keep in mind, your dreams are within your grasp. If you have faith and stay determined, you can totally achieve them. Whether your "Promised Land" is a personal goal, a lifelong dream, or a battle within, this book gives you what...

Poignant meditations occasioned by a unique convergence of commemorative events. On Good Friday, April 14, 1995, Christians remembered the crucifixion of Jesus, Jews reenacted the Passover, and the world at large observed the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II and the Holocaust. That unusual juxtaposition formed the backdrop as Joel Marcus - a Jew by birth, a Christian by choice - took the pulpit at St. Mary's Cathedral in Glasgow, Scotland.

As was Christ, my brethren, when in this world, so are we also. Such, indeed, is our calling of God. As Jesus was “the true light which lights every man that comes into the world,” so He says to His disciples, “You are the light of the world.” How memorable are those words of our Lord—“As you, Father, have sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world!” And how weighty are those expressions of the apostle—“We pray you in Christ’s stead!”—“We then, as workers together with Him!” There is something more than an interesting parallel that I ...