For Such a Time as This takes a radical look at the ministry of Deacons in the Church. It brings biblical, theological and ecumenical perspectives to bear on a ministry that many believe has not yet realised its full potential. Diakonia is reinterpreted in the light of recent biblical research as fundamental commissioning for ministry - one that expresses the essential nature of the whole Church and underlies all ordained ministry. Deacons are seen as go-between or link persons in the mission space between the Church´s liturgy and the needy world. This report of a Working Party of the House of Bishops, set up by the General Synod, also comments on the implications for lay ministry and proposes a concrete ´job description´ or ministerial profile for a renewed diaconate, one that is not merely transitional to the priesthood. The Report argues that the Diaconate comes into its own at times of social change and cultural crisis and that the time is now right to renew the diaconate for the sake of mission.

Beloved Bible teacher Ray Stedman’s unique three-dimensional view of the book of Esther examines the story from three perspectives: as an historical document of actual events that took place in the life of the Jewish people; as a thrilling narrative of romance and suspense that reads like a gripping novel; and as a parable of profound and practical truth for our everyday Christian lives. The Book of Esther has amazing relevance for the turbulent, troubled times in which we live. Its adventure-filled pages speak to us across the centuries and instruct us in how God wants us to live in the 21st century.

Do you seek to know more about Jesus? Are you ready to enter into a deeper walk with God? Are you looking to learn how to understand and apply Scripture to your life? Has God put a vision or a purpose before you... and you are unsure how to act upon it? The pages of this daily devotional will take you through a proven process of Scripture reading, teaching, application and prayer. God's Word comes alive as you read about Bible Heroes, Methods of Study, Life Lessons, Israel's history... The entries in For Such a Time as This... are written to be understood by anyone who seeks a deeper Christian walk. Let's begin today to walk into the pages of history. and on into the awesome future our Lord has planned for us! Each of us has been chosen For Such a Time as This... Vicki Renee Bryant is a teacher, speaker and writer for Jesus Christ. She and her husband Dan own a Bible and gift store named "His House" in Owosso, Michigan. Vicki has been the office manager in a local real estate company for over five years. She has one adult son, Brent and is also the proud grandmother of Tyler and Hailey. Vicki has a burning passion for the Word of God and a passion that everyone who wears the name of Christ would have that same hunger. She believes if that would happen, the world could be changed for the cause of Christ. For Such a Time as This. is her first published work and is the result of an early morning vision from God. She is merely the tool the Lord used for the messages within these pages. She prays for all who read these daily entries.

Food for thought- Once you lose your hunger, passion and thirst for God, you are being robbed by the spirit of this world. This statement rang truth in my ears, and in my life. As I sat in that Bible Study session at church, I quickly recounted how many times I allowed the spirit of this world to rob me of happiness, success and peace. That night, we were taught to trust Gods word when situations arise. I realized then, I was not only robbed of happiness, success and peace-I was robbed of trusting God. I was robbed of my purpose. For Such A Time As This... is my purpose. Inside the pages of this book, you will be invited into the dreams and visions given to me that have taken the form of poetry and prose over the past three years. I pray my gift leads you to seek His face. Let it lead you to check His word to find your purpose, just as I was led to check it to find mine. The stage has been set, the poets have taken their place, and the curtain has risen for such a time as this.

Each of us has a calling on his or her life. God has been at work since before we were born bringing about that calling. Some of us have had to go through some things; some of us have not. God will use both paths of life for His Kingdom. He is at work orchestrating both you and the mission field to which He's sending you. It doesn't matter what your background has been. It doesn't matter what you've done. All that matters is that God has a plan and a purpose for your life and He will bring you to it if you let Him.In For Such a Time as This, we will see how God is at work in your life preparing you to serve Him and His Kingdom. Don Bradley, an anointed teacher of the Gospel, will show you how you can make your life count for the Kingdom. Even if you are not a Christian, this book will show you how to begin a relationship with Christ and how to make your life count for eternity. There are dark, perilous, and terrible times coming; trouble that the world has never known. In Part One -Now is the Time- Don prepares you to be ready so you can miss those times. He encourages you to become heavenly minded yet be earthly grounded. When Jesus comes, He wants to find His people faithfully doing the work He gave them. Part One answers the question, "What does it mean to be found faithful." In Part Two -To the End of the Age- Don takes you on a journey through time and gives you a description of those terrifying days that lay ahead, as well as unveil the blessed hope of the Redeemed.

It is 1946, a dangerous time in the United States of America when minorities are persecuted, segregated, and denied their rights as equal citizens. It is a time when Darius Paul Deavers, a young White man, defies tradition, laws, and family for the right to marry his childhood sweetheart, Ariel Sage Copple, who is Black. He and Sage move to the state of Washington where interracial marriage is legal. He tries to deal with the pressures and all the mean things that happen to him because of his Black wife. The novel probes our most deeply held racial prejudices in a love story with all the extraordinary drama and overwhelming emotion as Darius travels down several avenues in search of himself as a White man. He is reminded by his father of Esther and Mordecai, who acted as God's servants in a time of racial crisis. He tells Darius that, most likely, he and Sage were sent here for such a time as this to try and heal some of the world's wounds. For Such a Time as This is a brilliant love story embedded in one man's search for his true identity.

At one time or another, we all feel as if we are the only people experiencing hardships and that no one understands what we are going through. And yet we do not experience these struggles for no purpose. Life is meant to be a changing experience. In For Such a Time as This: Sermons of Joy and Renewal, author Barbara Tolbert explores this idea through a series of sermons. Tolbert's experiences with the birth of her children and the loss of her loved ones made her realize that life can be both hard and sweet. She discovered that no matter what she experienced-happiness, sadness, laughter, or tears-she was never alone; God was continuously by her side. She began to reread and meditate on His Word, and she paid more attention to the lives of the people in the Bible. Knowing that she was not alone in her struggles made her stronger and better equipped to endure what this life had to offer. In For Such a Time as This: Sermons of Joy and Renewal, Tolbert explains that God allowed her to go through the difficult times to strengthen her relationship with Him. We are not here for ourselves, but to help encourage one another and revel in the good deeds of God.

A group of young, Black British friends navigate their way through the ups and downs of modern London life, in this richly imagined collection of linked stories. 'Heartachingly beautiful.' Lizzie Damilola Blackburn, author of Yinka, Where is Your Huzband? 'Full of heart.' Taiye Selasi, author of Ghana Must Go 'Devoured this in one day…suffused with love and warmth.' Jendella Benson, author of Hope & Glory These are the people who sustain us through good times and bad. Meet Niah and her friends. They’re young, they’re smart, they’re part of a tight friendship group determined to make the most of every day. And their lives are about to change forever. From the tingling excitement of a new relationship to the challenges of online dating, from the shadow of racism in the workplace to the isolation of Covid-19, the stories in For Such a Time as This burst with romance and friendship. This stunning new collection is a powerful snapshot of the relationships – and moments – that make us who we are.

A nation that once embraced “one nation under God” as a government creed is rapidly choosing to forget its spiritual foundations. Sadly, many in our churches today appear unaware of what the progressive agenda of the left means for American citizens who stand on principles of biblical faith. Daniel J. Pacheco, a retired Navy commander, challenges that agenda in this political commentary, highlighting what we can expect if we allow progressive leaders to continue trampling upon principles of faith. He answers questions such as: • How are landmarks of Christian faith being removed from the record at an alarming pace? • Why are progressives laying siege to our right to free speech and our right to bear arms? • How have moral wrongs somehow become protected rights? • What does real leadership look like? Dan doesn’t just regurgitate the good and bad of today’s leadership – he takes a step back to analyze the moorings of our leadership in the light of Scripture. In doing so, he provides a blueprint to applying biblical truth to navigate times such as this.

Kayleigh McEnany describes her path to the White House podium, bringing the reader behind the scenes in the world’s most powerful building and illuminating how faith got her through. If you would have told me that in the year 2020 I would stand at the White House podium and communicate with the American people as COVID-19 ravaged the globe and violent protests beset the nation, I would have told you that you were crazy. But Jesus Christ had this very plan for my life. From White House intern to White House press secretary, from production assistant to national television host, from Catholic all-girls high school to Harvard Law School, God has guided my path through uncharted territory. In For Such a Time as This, I will chronicle my journey to the White House and offer never-before-told anecdotes about what really happened within the Trump administration. You will experience some of the most high stakes moments in the West Wing right alongside me as I reveal how faith got me through.