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"Based on her bestselling book 'Made to Crave,' but now distilled down for busy readers, Lysa TerKeurst offers a new perspective to all those stuck in the cycle of losing weight but then gaining it back, equipping readers with the deeper spiritual and emotional motivation they need to make lasting changes"--
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[2010]
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From New York Times bestselling author of Uninvited and The Best Yes, Lysa TerKeurst brings you the missing link between a woman's desire to be healthy and the spiritual empowerment necessary to make that happen. The reality is we were made to crave. Craving isn't a bad thing. But we must realize God created us to crave more of him. Many of us have misplaced that craving by overindulging in physical pleasures instead of lasting spiritual satisfaction....
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[2020]
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"The Surprising Good News of the Fear of the Lord "Let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God." -- 2 Corinthians 7:1 We all have experienced fear at some point. And if we are honest, we don't usually think of fear as a good thing. So why does the Bible call us to fear the Lord? In this book, Michael Reeves explains that the fear of God is not a gloomy fear marked by anxiety...
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[2021]
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English
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"Fear is one of the strongest human emotions, and it is one that often baffles Christians. "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge." -- Proverbs 1:7 Fear is one of the strongest human emotions--and one that often baffles Christians. In the Bible the picture can seem equally confusing: Is fear a good thing or a bad thing? And what does it mean to "fear the Lord"? In Rejoice and Tremble , Michael Reeves clears the clouds of confusion...
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[2015]
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English
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Humans are hardwired for awe. Our hearts are always captured by something-that's how God made us. But sin threatens to distract us from the glory of our Creator. All too often, we stand in awe of everything but God. Uncovering the lies we believe about all the earthly things that promise us peace, life, and contentment, Paul Tripp redirects our gaze to God's awe-inducing glory-showing how such a vision has the potential to impact our every thought,...
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[2020]
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English
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Learn to Delight in God and in His Good Gifts Pumpkin crunch cake. Game night with friends. Jazz music. Baseball. These are good gifts -- and potential threats to the worship of God. At the heart of the Christian life is a tension between the supremacy of God over all things and the enjoyment of all things for his sake. In this short book, Joe Rigney offers a biblical vision for enjoying God in everything and enjoying everything in God. God's gifts...
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[2021]
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English
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"Every Christian knows the importance of a daily quiet time with the Lord. But anyone who's been a believer long enough has likely experienced seasons that feel more mundane or routine, leading to aimlessly skimming a couple of Bible verses or praying the same prayer over and over. In Be Thou My Vision , Jonathan Gibson has created a 31-day liturgical guide designed to provide structure to the daily worship of individuals and families. Each daily...
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[2014]
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English
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The world is full of good things. Ice-cold lemonade. The laughter of children. College football. Scrambled eggs and crispy bacon. But what happens to these earthly pleasures when Jesus shows up? Do the things of earth grow strangely dim? Or does he shine in all that's fair? In this book, Joe Rigney offers a breath of fresh air to Christians who are burdened by false standards, impossible expectations, and misguided notions of holiness. Steering a...
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[2012]
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What do you crave to make you happy?…every day is filled with things we want and crave. Things that will make us feel good at least for a moment. But what happens when that moment is gone and the need returns? There's nothing wrong with wanting certain things, but God didn't create us to rely on those things to make us happy. He created us to crave Him, and a happiness that lasts. In this teen adaptation of the bestselling Made to Crave, the deep...
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[2021]
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English
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"What if your understanding of praise in the life of a believer is completely wrong? This book will help you recognize that praising God does more than honor the Lord; it puts you in a position to enjoy His nearness and to experience His touch in your life. Empowered by Praise will guide you into a richer understanding of admiration for God. In learning to praise God in an abounding variety of forms, you will begin to experience God's powerful presence...
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[2019]
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English
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In this fast-paced culture, it's easy to feel lonely and overwhelmed by life. In Always Near , Robert J. Morgan reminds us that God is closer than you can imagine. We need to train our souls to awaken to the simple pleasure of being present with our Savior so we can be relieved from what all-to-often overwhelms us. Morgan shares 10 ways you can cultivate the blessings of God's presence, including: Discovering special places Focusing on things unseen...
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[2011]
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English
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The Christian life is more than thinkingbut not less. And its more than feelingbut not less. Its more than doing as wellbut never less. Healthy followers of Jesus engage their minds, hearts, and hands in glorifying him. This volume, built on the 2010 Desiring God National Conference and John Pipers recent book Think: The Life of the Mind and the Love of God argues that thinking and the affections of the heart are inseparable. Our emotions fuel our...
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"Most people think of God's will as something to be found or as the receiving of guidance from God when making decisions. Too often, however, the problem is not that we don't know what God desires for our lives, but rather that we just don't want to do what we already know he wants. How might our wills be changed so that we become both willing and able to do what God asks of us? In Desiring God's Will psychologist and spiritual director David G. Benner...
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[2013]
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English
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In this six-session small group bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately), Lysa Terkuerst's follow-up to the New York Times bestseller, Made to Crave, Lysa helps you discover how to put into action, those things you learned through the Made to Crave book and small group study. Trying to get healthy can seem overwhelming and complicated. Eat carbs ... don't eat carbs. Eat fish ... don't eat fish. Pay attention to calories ... don't pay attention...
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[2011]
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English
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In this six-session small group Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately), New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst helps women understand how cravings for lasting spiritual satisfaction are often mistaken for cravings for food. According to Lysa, craving isn't a bad thing. But the challenge is to realize God created us to crave so we'd ultimately desire more of Him in our lives, not more food. Many of us have misplaced that craving,...
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2015.
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First edition.
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English
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"Life presents you with various battles, ranging from health concerns, to financial challenges, or to family issues. Difficult times are often referred to as the storms of life, and weathering them on your own can be hard--or even seem impossible. Be encouraged! God did not intend for you to face life's trials alone. You can rely on Him to come alongside you and fight these battles. Joyce Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author, has helped...
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[2002]
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Warner Books edition.
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English
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In her latest work Meyer tells readers that, through worshipping Him, God is able to fight life's battles for them. "The Battle Belongs to the Lord" brings to the forefront the importance of worship, which lifts God higher than any looming battle. (August).
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