In "Walk Humbly with Your God: Putting God's Purpose First in Your Life," readers are invited on a transformative journey to deepen their relationship with God and align their lives with His divine purpose. Through a compelling blend of biblical insight, practical wisdom, and heartfelt conviction, this book serves as a guide to anyone yearning to walk more closely with God. The chapters unfold a path of spiritual discovery, starting from the roots of our relationship with the Divine in "Walking with God in the Beginning" and moving through the many aspects of a life lived in faith. The book offers a profound look into what it means to truly walk in God's truth, teaching readers to embrace a life guided by divine principles and to maintain integrity in their faith even in the face of adversity. This profound work delves into the essence of humility in "Walk Humbly with Your God," encouraging readers to cast aside pride and embrace a simpler, more modest approach to their spiritual journey. It grapples with the realities of doubt and difficulty in chapters like "Walking with God in Spite of Doubt" and "Do Not Give Up in Your Walk with God!", providing encouragement and strategies to persevere. "Walk Humbly with Your God" does not shy away from challenging readers to examine their faith deeply, as seen in chapters like "Examine Yourselves to See Whether You Are in the Faith." It also highlights the importance of wisdom and discernment in dealing with others in "Walk in Wisdom Toward Outsiders," promoting a Christian way of life that extends beyond the walls of the church and into every interaction. Perhaps most crucially, the book culminates in the profound reflection on the role of the Holy Spirit in our daily walk with God. "Walk by the Spirit" and "Invisible Guidance: The Daily Influence of the Spirit on Our Walk" offer an in-depth understanding of how to live a life that is not only informed by Scripture but also led by the Spirit’s gentle guidance. Each chapter serves as a milestone in the believer's spiritual expedition, from choosing to walk with God to continuously moving forward in faith to never shrinking back. "Walk Humbly with Your God" is more than a book; it's a lifelong companion for anyone who seeks to live a life that is pleasing to God, filled with the joy of His presence and the peace of His guidance. Join the multitude of believers who have found in these pages a roadmap to a richer, more fulfilling relationship with Jehovah. Whether at the dawn of your spiritual journey or well along the path, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to put God's purpose first in their life.

In this book, an Old Testament scholar, a psychologist and a religious educator come together to reflect on the three elements of Micah 6:8. How do the scriptures require us to respond to the problems of the real world? How can we maintain love in our ministrations to others? How can we speak with real authority while still keeping our humility? The book is geared to assist believers to see how Micah 6:8 helps to provide a convergence point for praxis and spirituality.

This informative survey presents the Old Testament prophets in an orderly format, making them accessible and understandable to readers of the Bible. The key feature of this introductory volume is the systematic outline and form. Each chapter summarizes the essential element of the prophet's message. The reader will have a basic foundation on which to build a growing understanding.

A small group of friends live in a tiny town barely with 300 people. One, Jane who hates it the most always wishes for something more of an adventure, something exciting for her and her friends to do, Edward, George, and Elizabeth. Over a school day the friends get an adventure that will forever change their way of thinking and their way of life. The friends travel to a world where everything seems perfect, but where would the adventure be

The Compass is a four-week series of uniquely simple, personal, and practical daily devotions that provide a framework to help you seek, find, and follow God's direction in any situation.

Having retired after a teaching career of more than thirty years, having taught across multiple grade levels and various content areas, The Collapse of the Church: Reversing the Challenges That Threaten the Gospel Message is the product of an enriching ministry experience in the local church, having served as a teacher, deacon, and pianist for both Spanish-speaking and English-speaking congregations. It is a research-based study with a pragmatic and practical perspective on the current needs and issues of the believers of the twenty-first century. The gospel message is clear, and the members of the body of Christ have a responsibility to "encourage one another and build each other up" (1 Thess. 5:11 NIV). The message of our Lord Jesus Christ is as real today as it was centuries ago: "I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest" (John 4:35 NIV), and this includes believers in the local churches. Many believers in the local congregations need the support of other members of the body of Christ, an attitude and practice that has been neglected and abandoned for superficial religious activities. Observe and listen to their silent cries as revealed in The Collapse of the Church: Reversing the Challenges That Threaten the Gospel Message. Jesus knew the importance of reaching out to those who were in distress, debilitated, and desolate: "Now he had to go through Samaria" (John 4:4 NIV). In Samaria, he met the Samaritan woman, and through her, her village and her town received the good news about the Messiah: "Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman's testimony" (John 4:39 NIV). His own disciples were blind to her need; they were subject to the day's misconceptions and misinterpretations and biases. Many believers in the local congregations are experiencing similar hurts. Paul said, "Carry each other's burdens," and, "Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers" (Gal. 6:2, 10 NIV). The Collapse of the Church: Reversing the Challenges That Threaten the Gospel Message is an invitation to attend to the needs of individuals who have been abandoned, forgotten, and rejected by addressing their spiritual, social, emotional, psychological, and financial needs. Solomon said, "Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act" (Prov. 3:27-28 NIV).

Are you struggling with guilt? Have you been mistreated because you are different? Familiar with heartache, Gloria J. Carter shares openly about her difficult past in her touching memoir, A Heart to Live in Troubled Times. Gloria first gave her life to Jesus at nine, but she was unprepared for the challenges she would later endure. The pressures of being a teenager and the constant struggles between her parents drove her into the streets of Los Angeles, where she spent the next thirteen years in and out of drug rehabilitation centers. After what seemed a lifetime of trouble, she decided to end it all. Following several unsuccessful attempts at suicide, she began to cry out to God for help. Gloria expresses her turmoil through heartfelt poems, which complement narratives of her past. A Heart to Live in Troubled Times offers a compelling reminder of where joy can be found from one who has battled for hope.