Transforming Presence

Author: Daniel Henderson
Publisher: Moody Publishers
ISBN: 0802496555
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 240

Book Description
Who is the Holy Spirit anyway? We sing songs about Him. We’ve seen His name in the Bible. And most of us know He’s a part of the Trinity, but misunderstandings, confusion, and contention abound. And it’s keeping us from the abundant, satisfying life God has for us. The solution? We need a biblical understanding of the Holy Spirit. Transforming Presence walks you through ten vital practices that will help you have a new experience of the Holy Spirit. You’ll learn how our relationship with the Holy Spirit changed from the Old Testament to the New Testament, what common misconceptions of the Holy Spirit are, and how to think, speak, (and sing) rightly about Him. It can be hard to discern what’s right and wrong in a world of gray scales, differing preferences, and emotional highs, but when we start with the Bible, all the secondary things fall into place. Discover the transformational, personal, and joyful relationship that comes from meeting the Holy Spirit on His own terms.

The Transforming Presence

Author: Tom McCann
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781915223005
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
When Tom McCann arrived in Northern Ireland as a teenager he was in for a bit of a shock. The dark clouds and endless rainy weather, the straight-laced culture and the external rule based evangelical norms he found himself in were all so different from the balmy, sunny, care free days he left behind in Brazil. Nevertheless, life has a way of making you confront reality and over time he was forced to ask some very fundamental questions about himself and about what he believed. One night in his hunger for more he cried out to the Lord, "Surely you must have something more for me than this...Please show me what you want me to do with my life!" That cry was to take Tom on a journey of discovery to find answers to the questions that burned in his heart..." Is it possible to experience God's presence and know His provision in daily life? How do you live beyond the realm of your own ability? Is such a life even possible?" In this dynamic book the author shares, from his own experience in business, how he found the reality of God to be more than he ever thought possible. He exposes the central obstacle that blocks our route into the enjoyment of His Presence and uncovers how we can "enter God's rest" and live in a new dimension beyond our own ability and effort. Join Tom on his journey as he charts the route into a life of abiding intimacy and union with Jesus. This is where we encounter His Transforming Presence and His ability is released within us!

Invitation to Solitude and Silence

Author: Ruth Haley Barton
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 0830875751
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 167

Book Description
Much of our faith and practice is about words—preaching, teaching, talking with others. Yet all of these words are not enough to take us into the real presence of God. This book is an invitation to meet God deeply and fully through solitude and silence. This expanded edition includes a guide for groups to use for both discussion and practice.

Transforming Prayer

Author: Daniel Henderson
Publisher: Bethany House
ISBN: 1441214666
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
Praying Christians are hungry to learn how to connect with God in a way that takes them beyond the typical grocery-list approach. Transforming Prayer explores the profound difference between seeking God's hand (what he does for people) and seeking God's face (who he really is). With captivating stories of the transformative power of personal worship and its connection with prayer, this book equips readers with practical tools for a more effective personal and corporate prayer life.

His Intimate Presence

Author: Bill Bright
Publisher: New Life Publications
ISBN: 9781563991929
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 260

Book Description
The God revealed in the Bible loves us and has a wonderful plan for us. For us to experience God's nearness, we must have a right understanding of who He is. Today's world offers many alternative "gods" to whom we can pray: Allah, Buddha, a Higher Power, and even our "higher self"! There is only one true God and He exists as Three Persons in One, God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. We accept by faith what the Bible tells us about God and that He sent His Son to die for us on the cross so we may have an intimate and right relationship with God.The Holy Spirit is co-equal with God the Father and God the Son. He possesses all of the attributes of God.

Presenting Magically

Author: Tad James MS PhD
Publisher: Crown House Publishing
ISBN: 1845903544
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 219

Book Description
Whether you are a newcomer or a seasoned professional, Presenting Magically will provide you with masterful tips and techniques to transform your presenting skills. " A treasure trove of information on how to acquire the skills of a world class presenter." Judith E. Pearson PhD, Anchor Point

Transforming Presence

Author: Margaret A Newman
Publisher: F.A. Davis
ISBN: 0803620500
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 137

Book Description
One of nursing's foremost theorists, Margaret Newman, expands her theory of Health as Expanding Consciousness, a theory that emphasizes the healing and transformative nature of nursing. Her work focuses on allowing people to explore how diseases and disorders affect their life. . . how a patient's life changes because of illness. . . and how a patient begins to look at life in a different way.

The Beautiful Fight

Author: Gary Thomas
Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM
ISBN: 0310857902
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 237

Book Description
In a groundbreaking book that rethinks spiritual formation, Gary Thomas argues that the contemporary church is in danger of accepting Christianity as a historical reality but not as a present power. Is the grace that pardons powerful enough to transform? Answering with a resounding yes, Thomas presents a compelling picture of what it means to be a “God oasis” in a God-forgetting world.“The first chapter alone is worth reading many times. This is beauty and struggle. This is the death that leads to life.”John Ortberg, Pastor and Author, Menlo Park Presbyterian Church“Set this book down ... slowly ... turn around ... and run away ... unless you hunger for a deeper vision of faith and thirst for genuine life transformation ... if you do, read on.”Kevin Harney, Pastor and Author“Once again, Gary Thomas challenges me to live passionately for God and to apply his transforming power to my daily decisions.”Kay Warren, Executive Director, HIV/AIDS Initiative, Saddleback ChurchThe Beautiful Fight will energize your life and your church. It will inspire you, equip you, and challenge you to delve ever deeper into what it means to be a truly holy believer, transformed into the image of Jesus Christ. Discover just how radical Christian transformation can be, as you learn to see with new eyes, think with a new mind, and feel with a new heart. Thomas rallies you to the Beautiful Fight—the struggle to fully express the wonder and life-changing power of Christ in this world through every aspect of who you are.

Invitation to Retreat

Author: Ruth Haley Barton
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 0830873937
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 165

Book Description
When we choose retreat we make a generous investment in our friendship with Christ. Seasoned spiritual director Ruth Haley Barton gently and eloquently leads us into an exploration of retreat as a key practice that opens us to God, guiding us through seven invitations to retreat. You will discover how to say yes to God's winsome invitation to greater freedom and surrender.

Life Together in Christ

Author: Ruth Haley Barton
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 0830896384
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 180

Book Description
We've all been let down by so-called community. Why is it so hard for us to connect and grow together for the long haul? Veteran spiritual director Ruth Haley Barton helps us get personal and practical about experiencing transformation together. This interactive guide allows us to grow through and by the experience of transforming community.