Resultados para "Chance" en Religión y espiritualidad

A Chance to Die is a vibrant portrayal of Amy Carmichael, an Irish missionary and writer who spent fifty-three years in south India without furlough. There she became known as "Amma," or "mother," as she founded the Dohnavur Fellowship, a refuge for underprivileged children. Amy's life of obedience and courage stands as a model for all who claim the name of Christ. She was a woman with desires and dreams, faults and fears, who gave her life unconditionally to serve her Master.

Does your seeming lack of Christian growth get you down? You're not what you should be, not what you want to be? Of course, you long to love Jesus more, and enjoy the spiritual warmth and vibrancy you once had. But maybe that was then, and now you've just got to put up with how things are. The good news is that there is a genuine cure, however cold, dull, hypocritical—and discouraged—you may be feeling right now. You are not alone—far from it—nor do you need to put up with how things are a moment longer. So, where do you go? To Christ.

What if I told you that you and your not-so-perfect story have been invited to experience the joy of second chance living? Your critics and naysayers and those negative voices in your head have defined who you are and stolen your hopeful future for far too long! The insecurity, shame, and judgment... That. Stops. Today. This simple guide will show you how your imperfect life matters in ways you never thought possible.

The desire for peace has always been part of human history. Activists protest for it, celebrities demand it, and pop culture makes it a memorable catchphrase, but humankind's natural inclination toward conflict has kept peace out of reach. True peace is so much more than the absence of conflict, and its only source is the Prince of Peace. He alone offers a lasting peace that can't be found in or understood by this world. In this series, Skip Heitzig explores the theme of peace throughout the Bible, including internal, interpersonal, and eternal facets.

From miniature donkeys to enormous draft horses, from regal Arabian stallions to sassy Shetland ponies, horses and other equines bring us delight and comfort whenever we encounter them. Even more so, perhaps, when humans and horses are brought together through a rescue. Whether someone has started a rescue ranch on purpose or circumstances align to match up the right horse with the right person, stories of second chances warm our hearts and restore our hope.

The Bible says that no prophet emerged from Israel like Moses. He knew God face-to-face, and indeed he was called a "friend of God". This is high praise for somebody who spent his first 40 years as a nobody.

Deus sempre nos dá uma oportunidade de recomeçar. Por mais que os dias sejam difíceis, uma nova porta pode se abrir. Eu experimentei um recomeço em minha vida quando não havia mais esperança; e com você pode acontecer a mesma coisa. Deus pode renovar sua vida! Mesmo que agora você esteja a ponto de desistir de tudo, pare um momento e ouça o que vou lhe dizer: "Você merece uma segunda chance!" Deus está pronto para lhe oferecer a oportunidade de mudar de vida, de conquistar tudo aquilo que brilha em seu coração.

Having endured a grueling voyage from the British Islands, Mariam arrives at the Chance brothers' ranch expecting to help her sister care for two children and six men. But Miriam is shocked to learn that her sister has died and her two nieces have been neglected. When the Chance brothers order Miriam to take the next ship back to her home, she digs in her heels.

This heartwarming collection includes more than 30 true, contemporary stories told by a variety of writers, including Melody Carlson, Lauraine Snelling, and Kristin Billerbeck. Each feel-good story involves cat rescue, some in a typical way and others in surprising - even miraculous - ways. Sometimes the question becomes: Really, who rescued whom? 

Born and raised in the vibrant city of Chicago, Robby Fakhouri paved his own path to success, overcoming numerous obstacles along the way. With an innate passion for knowledge and his sights set high, he persevered through his studies and graduated from law school at the age of 23. Fueled by the desire to make a difference and help his family, he selflessly opened his own law practice just two years later, at the age of 25.

Aus Wut wird Hass. Mit dem Hass kommt die Hetze. Und was folgt dann? Heutzutage wird Wut öffentlich immer mehr gelebt. In sozialen Netzwerken kommt es zu Hasstiraden, in der Politik wird der Ton auch durch "alternative Fakten" immer rauer und unsachlicher. 2018 erreichten 15% mehr Petitionen (über das online-Portal) den Ausschuss des Bundestages als 2017. Der Ausschuss erhielt hierzu auch 2.000 Emails, die voller Hass, Drohungen, Beleidigungen und Hetze waren.

The West, says author Tony Blankley in this shocking book, is down to its last chance. Within our lifetimes, Europe could become Eurabia, a continent overwhelmed by militant Islam that poses a greater threat to the United States than even Nazi Germany did. In The West's Last Chance, Blankley shows how that could happen and how we can prevent it.

Présentées et conclues par cinq textes des papes Jean XXIII, Paul VI et des Pères du Concile, les huit conférences d'une heure, données par monseigneur Gérard Defois, évêque émérite de Lille, présentent d'une manière claire, vivante et documentée les principaux textes du Concile Vatican II. Une façon passionnante de (re)découvrir l'esprit des grands documents conciliaires qui irrigue la vie de l'Eglise depuis un demi-siècle.

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer wide receiver, Frank D. Murphy, learned that a second chance made all the difference! Former NFL player Frank Murphy imparts lessons he learned along the way to the NFL and beyond. From troubled teen to national motivational speaker, Frank managed to escape thug life and maneuver successfully through the iron jungle of the professional sports arena. Frank's story is one of struggles and the second chances that changed everything. If you've ever had your back to the wall or been counted out, this book is for you.

Rachel Anne Ridge was at the end of her rope. The economy had crashed, taking her formerly thriving business along with it. She had been a successful artist, doing work she loved, but now she felt like a failure. How would her family pay their bills? What would the future hold? If only God would somehow let them know that everything was going to be all right... and then Flash the donkey showed up.

Beloved teacher Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe leads the journey through the valleys and mountains of Old Testament kings and queens, illuminating the painful confessions, the anger toward God, and the holy desires they modeled for generations to come. It's the unaltered, vulnerable grit of human experience that gives Psalms its credibility and makes it so valuable for building a real relationship with God.

"Make Disciples." Jesus' command is clear. But what is a disciple? And how are we to "make" them? Based on decades of experience, this book explains and illustrates the process of disciple-making that Jesus taught and modeled. First published in 1974, its practical, biblical approach has revolutionized the ministry of hundreds of thousands of Christians as they learned how to multiply themselves in the lives of others.

A life-changing blowout in the middle of nowhere! Did I say a blowout in the middle of nowhere was life-changing? It was for me. Why? Because I was willing to listen to a complete stranger's pain and be the mentor I was called to be. I'm convinced God put me there. You don't believe it? Read on...you will!

In this Romantic Times Top Pick, Christy Award finalist Linda Nichols follows the wanderings of Miranda DeSpain, a young woman still haunted by a painful adolescent experience. When Miranda finds a clue to this mystery from her past, she travels to an idyllic Virginia town. There, an 11-year-old girl helps her find lodging and a job. Suspicious of strangers, the police chief discovers there's absolutely no record of Miranda. And then he notices his niece's picture among Miranda's belongings.

We are called to live a life obedient to God. But what does this look like? And how can we live in a way that's pleasing to Him? The answer is found in faith. Long considered the father of faith, Abraham sets the standard for what it means to be obedient. The book of Genesis holds the remarkable story of Abraham, a man who would give birth to a nation, and make the way for our Savior. Part of Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe's best-selling "BE" commentary series, Be Obedient has now been updated with study questions and a new introduction by Ken Baugh.