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New Seeds of Contemplation is one of Thomas Merton's most widely known and best-loved books. Christians and non-Christians alike have joined in praising it as a notable successor in the meditative tradition of St. John of the Cross, The Cloud of Unknowing, and the medieval mystics, while others have compared Merton's reflections with those of Thoreau.

The word of God is like a seed and your heart is the soil. Most Christians want change in some area of their lives. They try and try to make those changes but soon find themselves falling back into the same habits and behaviors. Self-discipline and self-control have once again failed them. So how does lasting change take place? A worm doesn't struggle to become a butterfly in the cocoon. A seed doesn't strive to become a tree and produce fruit. They simply do what they were designed to do by god and the change takes place, effortlessly.

The Seed of the Woman traces the gospel storyline through the narratives of women―from the garden of Eden to the times of the matriarchs, the judges, the kings, the Exile―to the birth of Christ. In this thoroughly biblical and encouraging book, Nana Dolce opens up their lives and uncovers deep truths that shape our daily life and faith. Through the stories of these thirty women, we find our place in the fabric of redemptive history as it unfolds to show us Jesus, the promised Seed of the Woman.

"How did you go bankrupt?" Ernest Hemingway wrote in The Sun Also Rises. The answer? "Two ways: gradually then suddenly." In this illuminating book, Mark Batterson reveals that this principle applies not just to failure, but to every area of life—especially success. Listeners will identify the consistent, faithful steps they need to be taking now to set the stage for future breakthroughs. Drawing from biblical wisdom, historical examples, and his nearly thirty years of leadership experience, Batterson shows how success happens at the speed of a seed rather than the speed of light.

You are the one who shapes your future! No matter how you’ve lived up until now, your past cannot derail your future because God’s potential lives in you! In Shaping Your Future, author and teacher Barry Bennett explains that God has entrusted each of us with the ability to grow our own future, but the future comes in the form of seeds. Every thought, word, action, attitude, and resource can be the seed of blessing or destruction. These seeds define our lives.

Whiteness is a way of being in the world characterized by ownership intent on being separated from others. The “whiteness gospel” divides humanity and metastasizes itself into self-sustaining groups whose most basic claim is some characteristic that values superiority over belonging. It is one reason James Baldwin can assess, “…there is no such thing as white community.” In Unless a Seed Falls to the Ground, D.

Offering almost 100 new selections on a variety of themes such as the feasts and seasons of the liturgical year, compassion, ministry, difficult times, and important events for personal or group prayer, Prayer Seeds is a collection of never-before-published prayers written since the publication of her first collection. The prayers are organized thematically. Rupp's warmth and closeness to God along with her sensitivity to the joy and sadness of life make her an ideal prayer companion. Her prayers are like seed planted in your soul.

From animal sacrifice in the Old Testament to baptism and Communion in the New Testament, the Bible can seem like it contains vastly different instructions for how God's people are to worship him through visible means. But Scripture is a complete story of redemption, one that is breathtaking in its unity. In this practical introduction, professor Ryan McGraw gives listeners a framework for understanding the structure of the Bible and reveals how the sacraments illustrate God’s relationship with his people throughout the ages and help unify all parts of Scripture.

What You Seed Is What You Get is a title that best describes our lives. God is not random in his dealings with us. He acts with love and grace, but he also acts deliberately. Whatever we sow is what we’re going to reap in our lives, time, and resources. This book will give you clear instruction from God’s Word on how to identify good seed from bad seed. These truths will show you how to prevent crop failure and see your seed produce a bumper crop.

A heart-warming contemporary romance set in the Flint Hills of Kansas, where a former rodeo queen abandons her dreams in order to care for her deceased father's ranch and her two half-siblings, only to realize with the help of a young new pastor that God can turn even the most dire circumstances into seeds of hope.

Let this book transport you into a love relationship that is pure and holy. That is God’s love for us. Through the true-life experiences and Biblical truths shared here, you can enter more deeply—or maybe for the first time ever—into a vibrant connection with the God of Heaven and Earth, who gave himself for you and now shares himself by His Holy Spirit and His Word. I had to learn—through failure, through difficulty forgiving myself, and through trials—about love. Love for myself. Love for God. And love from God toward me and through me to others.

It is often said that there is no faster path to change than great pain, and Jack Burton has no small share when it comes to his own. Driven by frustration and failure, a chance meeting with an unlikely mentor propels Jack toward three extraordinary people that plant the seeds of discovery he must now nurture and grow to find the remedy to his misfortune. Like all great endeavors, the path is unexpected, and Jack soon finds himself body and soul deep into the mystery of personal philosophy and how it is inextricably woven into the fabric of success for all.

In this inspirational guide, author Guy-leine Curtis illustrates how to make the gospel a part of your life—specifically the gospel of Mark. Learn to understand parables that teach how to sow God's love for you into a fruitful life and, ultimately, salvation. In accepting and understanding the word of God as yours to nurture in modern life, you'll practice the steps of becoming the person you want to be. And in doing so, you'll become who he calls you to be in his kingdom.

Scripture says that all flesh is like grass and the things of this world and its kingdom will fade away. Are you trying to live in both kingdoms—this earthly, temporary one and the everlasting, eternal one—at the same time? What is this imperishable seed with which we've been born again? In this short but rich exploration of the parable of the sower and the principles of reproduction in the Kingdom of God, Steve Bremner challenges you to live a life that is "imperishable" and will survive the transition into the age to come while the things of this world pass away.

At times we may find ourselves in this desert, feeling lonely, without purpose, seeking love, not knowing what to do, or where do go. It may feel like you were lost out at sea, and it will take a million years to walk on shore. Once you step foot on shore, not only does it feel good to be stepping on land, but you look at the experience, the journey you were on, with a purpose, with a new meaning of life, with a journey fulfilled with something greater: knowing that God never abandoned you and has walked with you the entire journey.

The Merriam-Webster definition of a seed is "a small object produced by a plant, from which a new plant can grow." So stop looking at the events and problems of the world saying, "Yup, it's so bad Jesus is coming soon here are the signs". Instead, you walk in power and change the situations. It is all in the power of your voice to change the future. The word of god is seed in your mouth. It is the gateway to heaven and all that is in it! Your words are supernatural seeds that manifest change in the natural world.

If you have ever asked, "How do we reach the young people?", then this book is for you. And if you've asked, "How do were reach the old people?", this book is also for you. Being a multigenerational church isn't easy, but it's possible. Most ministries only have segmented ministries, such as children's church, youth group, young adults, main services, and senior outings, but in this book, we examine how to effectively minister to the generations within the same service with tried and tested methods that have proven to work in diverse locations and cultures.

Nearly 30 years ago, in a tiny, impoverished Ghanaian village, a young boy dreamed of becoming a professional soccer player and competing against European powerhouse Manchester United. Despite being told that he wasn't good enough, he was drafted by Seattle Sounders FC and competed against Manchester United in front of 67,000 fans. At 23 years old, Michael Tetteh had realized his childhood dream. Then, late one night, an encounter caused him to give up soccer, the single thing that had defined his entire life.

What is the purpose of a breakup? Does it have benefits? You're single, now what? What signs must one notice when a breakup is near? This audiobook is meant to refresh and open listeners' minds to breakups and relationships. Not only will it offer a new outlook on love, it will also restore and provide spiritual refreshment. Take a bite!

In this book, Dr. Leroy Thompson looks at the scriptural laws of seedtime and harvest and the importance of knowing and understanding the power of a financial seed to deliver you from any financial dilemma. Through clear understanding and study of biblical principles taught in this message, you will never again underestimate the power of your seed!