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In Christianity, we study the healing miracles done by Jesus Christ. Many believe that healing is part of the gospel and that God hears prayers. Yet so few receive miracles. This is my personal re-examination and close-reading of the miracle stories. I have included personal essays on this Biblical journey which show my emotional reactions to these accounts. Hopefully, those who read this book will be able to understand God's love and directions for us. God desires healing for His people. Study His word and engage with it and move closer along the path of healing.

The authors, father and daughter who are both United Methodist pastors in Western North Carolina, have discovered within The Hunger Games trilogy a number of characters and themes that have parallels to classic Jewish and Christian figures and theology. Pastors and teachers may use the following observations to engage congregational members and students in reflecting on theological themes within the trilogy. The first edition of this article appeared in January 2012. Subsequently, the movie was released. The first edition, distributed thousands of times, was quoted in “The Christian ...

Cuando fui Discipulador en mi Iglesia , es decir tenia que enseñar y acompañar a otros lideres , la pregunta semanal era: ¿ Cómo puedo hacer la dinámica ? ¿ Qué dinámica me recomiendas ? ¿ Puedes enseñarme alguna para hacer en mi grupo? Fue ai que pensé en gravar videos enseñando dinámicas para que todas las semanas tengan algo nuevo para usar y edificar su grupo, y cuando me mude para Brasil , comencé de nuevo a hacer mi primera celula o grupo pequeño y mientras buscaba un video mío para recordar alguna dinámica que se adecue al las circunstancias , pensé si lo hubiese ...

Home schooling will not be easy, but nothing truly worth doing is ever easy. If teaching your children what they need to become exceptional adults both academically and morally was easy then they would still be able to do that in public schools. The public school system is failing because they look at your child as a body that fills a seat which is worth a certain amount of money to the school system and as a mind to conduct social experimentation on.

"Before we started down the street to the first home, we stood together and said a prayer. I prayed the Lord would open doors for us that day, so we could teach people the gospel we loved. When I opened my eyes I saw a wonderful vision: I saw before me a large door and frame that covered the entire street we were about to tract. As I pondered the meaning of what I saw, the voice of the Spirit spoke to me and said, "God will open the doors for you this day!" As I continued to look, I saw this large door begin to open before me until it was fully open and the street was no longer blocked. "As...

This abbreviated work is the fruit of years of research and a lifelong journey of investing in the next generation. It provides an inside look into a top-rated online private Christian school through the eyes of the founder. Dr. Yelena V. Solodyankin forcefully argues that the growing trend in online education (especially online Christian education) is a positive phenomenon and is something to be embraced. She demonstrates that online Christian education is one of the primary vehicles by which parents can make a lasting impact on their child’s academic and social-emotional development.

Jesus dearly loved children. Jesus had lambs. Jesus had babes. He deeply loved them as part of his precious flock. However, the picture we see today is so different. Children come to church but are either found sitting in a corner playing video games on mummy’s phone or, paying hide and seek in the church, instead of praying. The children in the church today urgently need their own UPPER ROOM experiences. Each generation needs its personal introduction to the Holy Spirit and we need to be deliberate about it. A truly special book written by a special author with a genuine heart for children.

Danny Ray, a world-class magician and seasoned communicator, shares heart-warming, humorous, and relatable stories from his own youth that will help students engage the concepts of this book. Most of all, however, he teaches a life-changing biblical truth that a teenager's awesomeness isn't found in trying to be like someone else, but rather in fully embracing the person who God made them to be.

Gangs are sophisticated, production oriented entities that operate under a perverted form of the Trinity. This book provides listeners with an understanding of their motives and origins. Additionally, it explains in great detail that violent and deviant behaviors are simply the outward expression of a gang's commitment to their god - money. Gangs vs. Kingdom arms listeners with weapons to prepare for spiritual battle as it reveals evidence based strategies that can be implemented in any community. Prepare for battle!

Drawing on 30 years of ministry experience in four churches across three countries and two continents, my aim is to help you consider how you can better mentor an increasingly isolated generation of older teenagers and young adults - those aged between 18 and 30 years of age.

You can overcome sexual temptations and build meaningful relationships Learn exactly how in this book. This little youth book deals with the big issues of love, relationships and sexual temptations. The pages of this biblical book provide practical guidance for youths and singles traversing the choppy waters of relationship building with the opposite sex. Matters such as falling in love, the unequal yoke, peer pressure and fornication, to name a few, are treated cordially but clearly. The strong biblical base for principles mentioned will be very evident as one reads. Additionally, real ...

Los recursos de estudio gratuitos incluyen reflexiones personales para cada capítulo basadas en el método de la lectio divina, una antigua práctica que puede conducir a un verdadero diálogo con Jesús. Las preguntas para la discusión con las reflexiones le ayudarán a profundizar en el mensaje de Jesús para revelar sus respuestas a las preguntas de nuestro tiempo. Para los lectores que no conozcan la Biblia, se ofrece una guía de las personas y los términos que aparecen en el relato.

Raising Aaron Cole is a heartwarming and inspiring audiobook that chronicles the journey of a father who sacrificed his own dreams to help his son achieve his. Aaron Cole is a 2X Dove Award-Winning, #1 Billboard Charting Christian recording artist, and this book tells the story of how he got there. From a young age, Aaron had a passion for music, and his father, who came to Christ at a Christian Hip Hop concert, recognized his talent at the age of 3.

Millennials. It seems the very mention of the word draws equally passionate—and polarized—responses from society members of all ages. With labels such as "The Unreachable Generation," "The Me Me Me Generation," and "The Worst Generation," it is no wonder that our young people are the most notorious this world has ever seen. But beneath the surface, crises linger which drive an individual to wonder what is really going on within the minds of our youth.

If we are going to have a victorious church tomorrow, we must focus on the youth today. In this book, Comiskey lays out the biblical base for youth ministry, highlights the felt needs of today’s youth, and then shows why small groups are the most effective way to make youth disciples today. Comiskey explains the difference between inter-generational cells and student-led groups, the equipping process for youth leaders, how to coach leaders, and how to get started in youth cell ministry. Comiskey also describes common errors in youth ministry and how to avoid them.

Our Father: Understanding God was written with one goal: to inspire and motivate youth to think of becoming good fathers and family leaders at the right time by showing them how simple it is to understand our father, God.

Change: If I Can You Can is the story of a man destined for as much turmoil as life can provide. Travis Angry created his identity through childhood rebellion, dropping out of school, being in the military, fighting cancer, marrying, divorcing, raising children as a single father, obtaining a college degree, writing a memoir, and working as a professional speaker. Angry’s gift is showing others how to resolve fear.

EVERY BELIEVER IN MINISTRY Why do any of us do ministry? The answer is simple and Biblical. “As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” All who are saved are called to Christian ministry. Every believer is in ministry, ministering to the Lord, our fellow believers, and the spiritually lost. We are commissioned and sent by Jesus, just as He was called and sent by the Father. We should pattern our ministries after our Lord’s example of being light and salt. Christian ministry serves God according to His commands and methods and utilizes His resources. Christian ministry is not done to ...

Today, there is a disconnection between the youth and the leadership of the church. With fewer and fewer young people attending church, a hole has been created in the membership where the young people used to be. With that we are also seeing a growing generation gap in churches that impacts leadership and how youth are and are not transitioning into leadership at the local level. How can we keep a steady group of leaders being developed in the local church? This book is a history, of sorts, of African American youth ministry in the US. We use the brush of the past to be able to re-...

Will They Follow? is an extensive and comprehensive book that describes how to create a program that children love to attend. Through an impactful and exciting ministry, you can fulfill Christ's final command to make disciples. Will They Follow? explains how to make the narratives of the Bible come alive. Included are teaching Bible verses for life, leading a child to Christ, playing games and activities to reinforce the Bible lesson, recruiting and energizing volunteers, partnering with parents, dealing with behavioral issues, and attracting children from unchurched homes.