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| joel osteen ease is coming: Peaceful on Purpose Joel Osteen, 2021-05-18 Live from a place of abundant peace in the midst of life’s everyday worries and stress with #1 New York Times bestselling author Joel Osteen. In Peaceful on Purpose, Joel shares the secret to living at peace while under pressure. You will discover how to guard your mind and heart to keep the challenges and chaos on the outside from getting to your inside. If you’re tired of living in tension and frustration, weighed down by the troubles of life, then it’s time for a change. In Peaceful on Purpose, you will discover that you were not designed to carry that heavy load or to just live worried, uptight, and on edge. You were made to enjoy your life, but too often we allow our situations and other people to determine whether or not we’re going to be happy. You’ll learn how to control your attitude when you can’t control your circumstances. You have the power to remain calm in times of adversity. When you live from this position of peace, you will have more passion, more contentment, and more joy in your life starting today! |
| joel osteen ease is coming: The Power of Favor Joel Osteen, 2019-12-17 Learn how declaring God's love will bless you with favor and fulfillment in this uplifting book -- perfect for anyone who is determined to find success and spiritual inspiration. God helps you accomplish what you couldn't manage on your own. With His blessings, you stand out in the crowd and get breaks that you didn't deserve. The psalmist said, God's favor surrounds us like a shield. That means that everywhere you go, you have an advantage, a divine empowerment, and a key to open up the right doors. With Joel's encouragement, you'll see how God's goodness uplifts you every day. He wants you to reach new levels of fulfillment, new levels of increase, new levels of promotion, new levels of victory. You have been called out, set apart, and chosen to live a distinctively favored life. When you realize you have been marked for blessings, you will feel the force of His favor and overcome challenges that you can't face on your own. |
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| joel osteen ease is coming: I Declare Joel Osteen, 2012-09-18 Embrace God's blessings every morning and experience the glory of His promises with thirty-one powerful Scripture lessons based on a regular, favorite feature of Joel Osteen's sermons at Lakewood Church. Broken into thirty-one segments, this book defines the most powerful blessings in Scripture and encourages readers to declare one each day for a month. The declarations will affirm God's blessings in the area of health, family legacy, decisions, finances, thoughts, outlook, and overcoming obstacles. |
| joel osteen ease is coming: Become a Better You Joel Osteen, 2007-10-15 Is this as good as it gets? Or can you enjoy more of what life has to offer? Not only can you live happily every day, bestselling author Joel Osteen suggests you must discover the potential within yourself and learn how to use it to live better, and to help others better themselves as well. God didn't create you to be average. You were created to excel! You have everything you need to fulfill your God-given destiny, and there is no limit to what you can accomplish if you discover how to be a better you! In Become a Better You: 7 Keys to Improving Your Life Every Day, Joel Osteen, America's best-known pastor, will inspire and motivate you to live with more joy, hope, and peace -- truly a life of victory! Joel will help you look deep inside yourself to become a better spouse and parent, a better boss or employee, a better community leader, a better friend -- in short, a better person! Joel Osteen reveals seven simple yet profound principles that when taken to heart will help you become all that God has created you to be. In a straightforward, easy-to-understand style, Osteen explains key biblical values; the text is laced with personal testimonies that will enlighten and uplift you. Each of the seven keys has its own section, complete with a set of practical action points. Thus Become a Better You will guide you in the process of uncovering your hidden resources. Within these pages, Joel Osteen addresses topics such as building your confidence, developing better relationships, finding peace within, and staying passionate about life. Become a Better You will encourage you to reach your unique God-given potential, and will help you to enjoy every day of your life, despite your circumstances. As you incorporate Joel's easy-to-grasp principles into your life, you will be pleasantly surprised at how much more God has in store for you, and how quickly you become a better you! |
| joel osteen ease is coming: Rule Your Day Joel Osteen, 2023-09-12 #1 New York Times bestselling author and Lakewood Church pastor Joel Osteen teaches readers to keep their days full of faith, praise, and victory. You would like to savor each moment, grow into your best life, engage in productive relationships, and see your dreams come to pass. But distractions, delays, and disappointments relentlessly hijack your plans and undermine your good intentions. While you can't control everything that comes your way, you can control how life's unexpected setbacks affect your attitude, emotions, thoughts, and actions. In his latest work, #1New York Times bestselling author Joel Osteen shows you how to be intentional and Rule Your Day. With his trademark wisdom and unwavering positivity, Joel reveals six keys for claiming control over each new day. He teaches you how to identify faulty thinking, recast your vision for the future, rise above your circumstances, guard your heart and mind against negativity, and transcend distractions to focus on what matters most. When you work with the tools God has given you and take control of your time, you can bounce back from disappointments, prevent poisonous thoughts from entering your atmosphere, and fully enjoy the bright future that's ahead of you. Don't settle for surviving when you could be thriving--Rule Your Day! |
| joel osteen ease is coming: Break Out! Joel Osteen, 2013-10-01 Rise above your greatest trials and discover the power of God's greatness with five simple strategies -- and step into the blessings of your life. We were not created to live average, unrewarding, or unfulfilling lives. God created us to leave our marks on our generations. Every person has seeds of greatness planted within by the Creator. When life weighs upon us, pushes us down, and limits our thinking, we have what it takes to overcome and rise above into the fullness of our destinies. In this dynamic, inspiring and faith-building new book, New York Times bestselling author Joel Osteen provides practical steps and encouragement for creating a life without limitations. This book will help you break out and break free so that you can increase your productivity, improve your relationships, and believe in bigger dreams. Here's how you can move beyond barriers: Dare to believe that the best will happen Adopt an irrepressible break out attitude Make room for increase Pray bold prayers Follow God's plan beyond your circumstances Filled with faith and inspiration, Break Out! will challenge you to build a new perspective, let nothing hold you back, and reject any limiting labels. Pastor Osteen will inspire you to see that a life-changing attitude begins in your own mind: When you break through in your mind, believing you can rise higher and overcome obstacles, then God will unleash the power within that will enable you to go beyond the ordinary into the extraordinary life you were designed to live. |
| joel osteen ease is coming: Think Better, Live Better Joel Osteen, 2016-10-04 Change your life, reprogram negative thinking, and lead a more blessed, fulfilled life with these everyday lessons from Lakewood Church pastor and #1 New York Times bestselling author Joel Osteen. Your mind has incredible power over your success or failure. Think Better, Live Better offers a simple yet life-changing strategy for erasing the thoughts that keep you down and reprogramming your mind with positive thinking to reach a new level of victory. As a child of the Most High God, you are equipped to handle anything that comes your way. To claim your destiny, start thinking about yourself the way God does and delete the thoughts that tear down your confidence. When you train yourself to tune out the negativity and tune into your calling, you'll begin to live the wonderful plans God has made for you. |
| joel osteen ease is coming: Two Words That Will Change Your Life Today Joel Osteen, 2019-10-29 Change your life through two simple words with this compact book based on The Power of I Am by #1 New York Times bestselling author and Lakewood Church pastor Joel Osteen. In his bestselling book The Power of I Am, Joel Osteen taught that whatever follows the words I am will always come looking for you. Now, with this compact digest edition, perfect for on-the-go reading or as a gift, Joel emphasizes that if you stop criticizing yourself, you can instead discover your inner strengths, natural talents, and unique abilities and live the life of joy and power God intended for you. Rise to a new level and invite God's goodness by focusing on I AM! |
| joel osteen ease is coming: Daily Readings from You Can, You Will Joel Osteen, 2015-10-20 Become an undeniable winner every day with this daily reading companion for You Can, You Will from Lakewood Church pastor and #1 New York Times bestselling author Joel Osteen. There is a winner in all of us. The key is to get it out. With daily readings from his smash hit, You Can, You Will, Joel Osteen guides readers day-by-day through the eight undeniable qualities of a winner. With practical tools, advice, and encouragement, it is designed to guide, encourage, and uplift you every day of the year. Readers will be inspired daily to discover the eight traits of success from a new perspective as they are challenged by insightful reflection questions, motivated by specific calls to action, and inspired by relevant Scripture verses. |
| joel osteen ease is coming: Speak the Blessing Joel Osteen, 2024-04-09 New York Times bestselling author and pastor of Lakewood Church Joel Osteen shares how the power of our words can help create a better reality. Your words are like seeds. Every time you say them, they're taking root and growing. Are you planting good seeds? Are you seeing the increase, the health, the relationships, and the happiness you dream about? If not, check out what you’re saying. Whether you realize it or not, the words you speak today are setting the direction for the rest of your life. In Speak the Blessing, New York Times bestselling author Joel Osteen offers you unique insights into this profound truth: Your words have creative power. When you discover the power of speaking what God says about you, you give those words the right to come to pass. There is a miracle in your mouth. There is healing in your mouth, freedom in your mouth, and new levels in your mouth. But nothing happens until you speak the blessing. Your words become your reality. Start blessing your future today. Use the words you speak to unlock the power within and create the life you were designed to live. The life-changing possibilities are limitless. |
| joel osteen ease is coming: It's Your Time and Daily Readings from It's Your Time Boxed Set Joel Osteen, 2012-10-01 It's Your Timeoffers a potent and inspiring message about the power that God has to help you change your life. Bestselling author Joel Osteen issues a call to readers to rise up and seize the opportunities that are available to them every day. He uses compelling examples drawn from the Bible and popular culture to show how everyone has the God given ability to achieve great things. Filled with strong Christian principles, the book is structured around four main concepts-Favor (Faith), Restoration, Belief in Yourself and Lifting Others. Pastor Osteen offers a bigger, bolder message than any of his previous works: God has given you everything you need to change your life, and you must use that power to strive beyond your limits. Daily Readings from It's Your Timeis a devotional in which Osteen offers 90 days of thought-provoking messages, words of encouragement, and valuable scripture that emphasize the lessons of It's Your Time. This specially selected collection of biblical passages illuminates different points of Joel's messages and is designed to inspire readers to seize all of the opportunities that God can provide. Joel draws upon personal anecdotes to illustrate the passages of scripture, and illustrates how he and others have used found ways to take control of their lives and deepen their relationship with God. |
| joel osteen ease is coming: It's Your Time Joel Osteen, 2010-10-05 An exciting message about seizing the day from bestselling author Osteen, this work guides readers in activating their faith, achieving their dreams, and increasing in God's favor. |
| joel osteen ease is coming: I Like to Start with Something Funny Mark C. Overton, 2017-01-18 Does the idea of sitting still for hours while a speaker drones on and on make you cringe? Do you find yourself daydreaming when you should be listening? Have you ever wished that the speaker would make his/her speech more interesting? Well, if you answered yes to any of the above, I understand. But, you’ll never feel that way if you listen to Joel Osteen. He is a renowned inspirational pastor and speaker. I Like to Start with Something Funny is a compilation of many of Pastor Osteen’s witty remarks and “laugh-out-loud” funny jokes that put his captive audiences at ease and inspire them to be engaged and uplifted. One touch of humor at a time, Osteen’s words of wisdom speak to the individual while also reaching out and providing comfort to the masses. Now is your opportunity to also enjoy this unprecedented compilation of over 100, tested, short, clean Joel Osteen jokes – they bring joy and encourage laughter. This inspirational book is the template for a speech of any kind. Use it as a blueprint for how to break the ice, engage, inspire, and encourage your audience to listen intently and absorb your message wholeheartedly. Buy your copy now to help start a meaningful conversation, laugh hilariously and live happier today! |
| joel osteen ease is coming: Daily Readings from It's Your Time Joel Osteen, 2012-12-11 With this devotional, Joel offers 90 days of thought-provoking messages, words of encouragement and valuable scripture that emphasize the lessons of It's Your Time. This specially selected collection of biblical passages illuminates different points of Joel's messages and is designed to inspire you to seize all of the opportunities that God can provide. Joel draws upon personal anecdotes to illustrate the passages of scripture, and illustrates how he and others have used found ways to take control of their lives and deepen their relationship with God. As you incorporate Joel's easy-to-grasp concepts into your life, you will be pleasantly surprised at how much more God has in store for you and how quickly you become able to seize your moment! |
| joel osteen ease is coming: The Abundance Mind-Set Joel Osteen, 2020-06-02 Go beyond the ordinary and break out into the extraordinary life God designed for you through a mentality of abundance with help from #1 New York Times bestselling author and Lakewood Church pastor Joel Osteen! We all have a vision of our lives and ourselves. What does your picture look like? Do you see yourself rising higher, overcoming obstacles, and living an abundant life? Or do you have a picture of yourself struggling, defeated, addicted, overweight, and never getting good breaks? The pictures you allow in your mind will determine what kind of life you live. God's dream for your life is that you would be blessed in such a way that you could be a blessing to others. Dare to have a big vision for an abundant life, and trust God to bring it to pass. Through The Abundance Mind-Set, Joel can help you change your defeatist mind-set so that one day soon, instead of just having a dream, you'll be living the dream. Your vision will become reality.!--EndFragment-- |
| joel osteen ease is coming: Exceptional You! Victoria Osteen, 2019-04-02 Become the exceptional person God has called you to be with these seven practices for living a fulfilled and plentiful life from Lakewood Church co-pastor and bestselling author Victoria Osteen. In her latest book, Exceptional You! Victoria Osteen shares seven ways to become the exceptional person God has called you to be. She says, If you're going reach your highest potential in life, you're going to have to develop the ability to see beyond where you are right now. Through empowering, uplifting stories and biblical teachings, Victoria will encourage you to set your mind and intent towards the important things in life with seven exceptional practices: Keep your memory box full of encouragement Lift up your eyes Know that you are chosen Love well Keep your accounts short Live in your space of gratitude Start your day off right Live encouraged, live empowered, and live intentional, and see the new and exciting things God has in store for you. |
| joel osteen ease is coming: There Is a Miracle in Your Mouth John Osteen, 1978-03-01 John Osteen, pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, teaches on the power of the spoken, positive word in achieving one's desired goals. |
| joel osteen ease is coming: It's Your Time and Become a Better You Boxed Set Joel Osteen, 2012-10-01 It's Your Timeoffers a potent and inspiring message about the power that God has to help you change your life. Bestselling author Joel Osteen issues a call to readers to rise up and seize the opportunities that are available to them every day. He uses compelling examples drawn from the Bible and popular culture to show how everyone has the God given ability to achieve great things. Filled with strong Christian principles, the book is structured around four main concepts-Favor (Faith), Restoration, Belief in Yourself and Lifting Others. Pastor Osteen offers a bigger, bolder message than any of his previous works: God has given you everything you need to change your life, and you must use that power to strive beyond your limits. In Become a Better You: 7 Keys to Improving Your Life Every Day, Joel Osteen inspires and motivates readers to live with more joy, hope, and peace. Osteen reveals seven simple yet profound principles that when taken to heart will help everyone become all that God has created them to be. In a straightforward, easy-to-understand style, Osteen explains key biblical values; the text is laced with personal testimonies to enlighten and uplift. Become a Better Youwill encourage each reader to reach his or her unique God-given potential, and will help him enjoy every day of your life, even in the face of challenging circumstances. |
| joel osteen ease is coming: Daily Readings from It's Your Time Joel Osteen, 2020-01-07 The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Better, Live Better and Fresh Start shows you how to fortify your faith, look for God’s favor, and give up control to Him so you can live your best life ever with these inspirational daily readings from his classic bestseller It’s Your Time. Turn every day into an opportunity for a better life with pastor and bestselling author Joel Osteen’s messages of hope and faith. With thought-provoking anecdotes, words of encouragement, and inspiring scripture, this 90-day devotional gives you new and exciting ways to incorporate the teachings of It’s Your Time into your life. Focusing on encouraging themes including belief, favor, restoration, and trust these messages of strength will help you rise above any circumstances so that you can fulfill God’s best plan for you. God does not want you to merely survive challenging times, He wants you to thrive. When you give your life over to Him, God will send opportunities your way so you can soar to new heights of fulfillment. Discover all this and more in this remarkable devotional. After all, it’s your time. |
| joel osteen ease is coming: You Are Made for More! Lisa Osteen Comes, 2012-01-06 Whatever difficulties you face, Lisa Osteen Comes encourages readers, I believe you are made for more. Lisa shares from her own life stories of facing birth defects, limiting labels as a young woman, an unwanted divorce, criminal attack, infertility, and broken dreams. With every story, in every chapter, she delivers biblical truths and practical help for overcoming hardship and loss. Her down-to-earth style, humor, spiritual wisdom, and optimism engage readers, who will remember and repeat Lisa's memorable principles for daily living: · You can't grasp the future, if you're hanging onto the past. · You weren't made for the pit, but for the palace. · It's not over till God says it's over. · God's at work in you, making a masterpiece. · Let your scars become stars. In a time when more readers face financial peril, uncertain work lives, and feelings of fragility in a fast-paced and overwhelming world, Lisa's message shows how to not only get through the day but, how to catch new vision for a bold and bright life. |
| joel osteen ease is coming: How to Heal the Sick Charles Hunter, Frances Hunter, 2000-01-01 Never feel helpless again! A loved one is sick, your friend was just in an accident, a family member is facing an emotional crisis.... Have you ever desperately longed to reach out your hand and bring healing to these needs? At times, our hearts ache with the desire to help, but either we don’t know how, or we are afraid and stop short. The truth is, the Holy Spirit within you is ready to heal the sick! Charles and Frances Hunter present solid, biblically based methods of healing that can bring not only physical health but also spiritual health and abundant life to you, your family, and everyone around you. |
| joel osteen ease is coming: Five Tomes Against Nestorius Saint Cyril, Aeterna Press, On the death of Theophilus, Archbishop of Alexandria, in A. D. 412, his nephew and successor, S. Cyril, comes suddenly before us. For of S. Cyril’s previous life we have only a few scattered notices. We do not know in what year he was born, nor any thing of his parents, nor where he was brought up. That S. Cyril had received a thoroughly good education, is abundantly clear; not only from his very extensive reading, which a mind of such large grasp as S. Cyril’s would ever provide for itself, but that his reading being so well digested implies good early training. The great accuracy of his Theology implies a most accurate Theological education. Aeterna Press |
| joel osteen ease is coming: Do Not Hinder Them Justin Peters, 2016-12-26 FOREWORD by Dr. John MacArthur Jesus said, Permit the children to come to Me and do not hinder them; for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these (Mark 10:14). Is this a verse in support of baptizing children who make a profession of faith in Christ as most evangelicals have supposed? If it is, why is it that so many of the children we baptize grow up to show little if any fruit of having been genuinely converted? Why do so many walk away from Christianity once they gain independence from the home? In Do Not Hinder Them, author and evangelist Justin Peters presents a compelling biblical case that both the nature of children and the nature of salvation warrant extreme caution before we baptize children who have made intellectual assent to the basics of the Gospel. Do Not Hinder Them encourages parents to teach their children the Gospel but also provides strong biblical and theological reasons to wait until they are older before following through with baptism. |
| joel osteen ease is coming: Golfing Your Way Steven Heany, 2010-05-14 1. Do you know your swing, setup and grip? 2. Do you know your swing tendencies? 3. Do you have a plan when your swing tendency shows up to haunt you? And it will. 4. Do you know yourself and your personality? 5. Do you have a plan when you get angry or frustrated? 6. Do you have a plan when bad luck happens? 7. Do you have a plan when you lose confidence? 8. How can you commit fully when you are not confident? 9. Do you react differently when someone is playing great, poorly or is rude in your group? 10. Can you focus when needed and let go when needed? 11. Do you have a plan when you find yourself trying to hard? 12. What is the zone and how do you get there? 13. Do you have a plan when distracted? 14. Do you have a plan when you become nervous or anxious? 15. Can you shut off the negative internal dialogue? I can help you answer these questions. I am sure some of these questions are new to you no matter how long you have played golf. Finding YOUR answer to each of these questions is the key to finding YOUR way. |
| joel osteen ease is coming: Dead Heat Joel C. Rosenberg, 2008 2009 Retailer's Choice Award winner! The stage is set for war. Oil prices are surging to record highs. A new dictator is rising in Iraq. China is threatening Taiwan. North Korean forces appear ready to strike south. Israel is feverishly trying to complete the Third Temple. And in the midst of a world ready to explode, American president James MacPherson’s second term is ending. The battle to succeed him is heating up into the most fiercely contested presidential election in American history. Who will lead a bitterly divided country over the next four years? And just what role—if any—does the US play in history's last days? As the presidential campaign narrows to a dead heat, the Secret Service learns of a catastrophic terrorist plot to assassinate one of the candidates—but which one? Whom do they want dead? And can US forces stop the terrorists before millions lose their lives? From New York Times best-selling novelist Joel C. Rosenberg, this explosive political thriller is sure to provoke discussion, along with fervent hopes that this frightening vision of the future will not come true. |
| joel osteen ease is coming: You Are Stronger than You Think Joel Osteen, 2021-10-12 With this inspiring guide, New York Times bestselling author Joel Osteen encourages readers to discover a strength that pushes them forward, a power to do what they couldn’t do before. You were designed with the ability and inner strength to stretch to the next level, to stand strong and overcome the opposition, to learn new skills, to believe bigger, dream bigger, and to take on new challenges. In You Are Stronger than You Think, #1 New York Times bestselling author Joel Osteen encourages you to stand firm when the difficulty is not turning around. When the pressure mounts, when you feel overwhelmed, when the struggle looks too big, or the goal is out of reach, you have to remember that is not your destiny. You are more powerful than you think. You need to see yourself the right way and realize what’s already inside you. You were made to outlast the competition, to go further than you thought you could, and live a life beyond what limits you. As you read You Are Stronger than You Think, you will find the power to break the cycle of defeat, the courage to set a new standard for your family, the hope to conquer your fear, and the confidence to accomplish every dream. You will discover that you have more strength, more talent, more determination, and more endurance than you ever imagined. Nothing can hold you back…because You Are Stronger than You Think! |
| joel osteen ease is coming: The Courage to Be Protestant David F. Wells, 2008-04 It takes no courage to sign up as a Protestant. These words begin this bold new work -- the culmination of David Wells's long-standing critique of the evangelical landscape. But to live as a true Protestant -- well, that's another matter. This book is a jeremiad against new versions of evangelicalism -- marketers and emergents -- and a summons to return to the historic faith, defined by the Reformation solas (grace, faith, and Scripture alone) and by a high regard for doctrine. Wells argues that historic, classical evangelicalism is marked by doctrinal seriousness, as opposed to the new movements of the marketing church and the emergent church. He energetically confronts the marketing communities and their tendency to try to win parishioners as consumers rather than worshipers, advertising the most palatable environment rather than trusting the truth to be attractive. He takes particular issue with the most popular evangelical movement in recent years -- the emergent church. Emergents, he says, are postmodern and postconservative and postfoundational, embracing a less absolute understanding of the authority of Scripture than traditionally held. The Courage to Be Protestant is a forceful argument for the courage to be faithful to what Christianity in its biblical forms has always stood for, thereby securing hope for the church's future. |
| joel osteen ease is coming: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry John Mark Comer, 2019-10-29 ECPA BESTSELLER • A compelling emotional and spiritual case against hurry and in favor of a slower, simpler way of life—from the New York Times bestselling author of Practicing the Way “Prophetic, practical, and profoundly life giving . . . provides a way forward that creates hope, hunger, and a vision of a beautiful life. I consider this required reading.”—Jon Tyson, lead pastor of the Church of the City New York and author of Beautiful Resistance “Who am I becoming?” That was the question nagging pastor and author John Mark Comer. Outwardly, he appeared successful. But inwardly, things weren’t pretty. So he turned to a trusted mentor for guidance and heard these words: “Ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life. Hurry is the great enemy of the spiritual life.” It wasn’t the response he expected, but it was—and continues to be—the answer he needs. Too often we treat the symptoms of toxicity in our modern world instead of trying to pinpoint the cause. A growing number of voices are pointing at hurry, or busyness, as a root of much evil. The perfect read to help you start the new year off right, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry is a fascinating roadmap to staying emotionally healthy and spiritually alive in the chaos of the modern world. |
| joel osteen ease is coming: Your Best Life Begins Each Morning Joel Osteen, 2008-12-10 Approach each day with joy, build positive expectations, and begin living your best life with this year of devotions designed to strengthen your faith and resolve. Bestselling author Joel Osteen writes, When you get up in the morning, the first things you should do is set your mind in the right direction . . . and then go out anticipating good things. Now, for the first time, Pastor Osteen presents a tool to accomplish that goal. Based on his book, Your Best Life Now, he offers prescriptions for positive living in 365 daily messages. Each message is accompanied by a relevant scripture. |
| joel osteen ease is coming: The Nature and Mission of the Church World Council of Churches, 2005 What is the church, and what is it for? For all the remarkable advances in understanding and cooperation among the churches, such questions remain at the heart of the ecumenical movement today. And they are central to the work of Faith and Order, as perhaps the most inclusive and diverse church-based theological forum in the world. Building on the churches' and other reactions to earlier ecumenical work -- this Faith and Order study document is a substantial, new text offered for discussion and response. Reflecting what the churches can say together about the nature of the church; identifying honestly the issues which still divide the churches; offering a framework for the churches in their common confession, life and witness -- this book will be an important resource for all who care about the nature and mission of the church today. |
| joel osteen ease is coming: Making Sense of the Bible Adam Hamilton, 2014-03-18 Denominations from evangelical to mainline continue to experience deep divisions over universal social issues. The underlying debate isn’t about a particular social issue, but instead it is about how we understand the nature of scripture and how we should interpret it. The world’s bestselling, most-read, and most-loved book is also one of the most confusing. In Making Sense of the Bible, Adam Hamilton, one of the country’s leading pastors and Christian authors, addresses the hot-button issues that plague the church and cultural debate, and answers many of the questions frequently asked by Christians and non-Christians alike. Did God really command Moses to put gay people to death? Did Jesus really teach that everyone who is not a Christian will be assigned to hell? Why would Paul command women to “keep silent in the church?” Were Adam and Eve real people? Is the book of Revelation really about the end times? Who decided which books made it into the scriptures and why? Is the Bible ever wrong? In approachable and inviting language, Hamilton addresses these often misunderstood biblical themes leading readers to a deeper appreciation of the Bible so that we might hear God speak through it and find its words to be life-changing and life-giving. |
| joel osteen ease is coming: The Book of God Walter Wangerin, 1996 An illustrated version with simplified text of the Old and New Testaments. |
| joel osteen ease is coming: Uncovering Hidden Rhetorics Barry Brummett, 2008 Unmasking the social and political messages found in popular culture Sometimes movies, television shows, political speeches, and music lyrics seem to be about one thing on the surface but express other serious social and political issues when we examine them more closely. Using methods of formal analysis, Uncovering Hidden Rhetorics: Social Issues in Disguise offers students and scholars a key to unlocking hidden text that abounds in popular culture. Key Features Weaves meticulous analysis with popular culture throughout, keeping students and scholarly readers alike engaged and interested Empowers students to find hidden themes in texts of everyday life and inspires ongoing critical thinking Using a clear and engaging style and examples of well-known works makes formal analysis more accessible Intended Audience Interested scholars and upper-level undergraduate students enrolled in such courses as rhetoric and popular culture, contemporary rhetorical theory/criticism, media criticism, popular culture and mass communication, rhetorical methods, and so forth will find this compelling text an informative and delightful read. |
| joel osteen ease is coming: Your Future Self Will Thank You Drew Dyck, 2019-01-01 Why can’t I control my anger? Or stop overeating? Or wasting time online? Why can't I seem to finish my projects? Or make progress in my spiritual life? Why do I fall for the same stupid temptations over and over again? When we fail, its easy to make excuses or blame our circumstances. But let’s face it: the biggest enemy is usually the one staring back at us from the mirror every morning. We lack self-control. Self-control isn’t very popular these days. We tend to think of it as boring, confining, the cop that shows up and shuts down the party. But the truth is that people who cultivate this vital virtue lead freer, happier, and more meaningful lives. After all, our bad habits—from the slight to the serious—bring a host of painful consequences. Ultimately, they keep us from becoming the people God created us to be. Your Future Self Will Thank You is a compassionate and humorous guide to breaking bad habits and growing your willpower. It explores Scripture’s teachings on how to live a disciplined life while offering practical strategies for growth based on the science of self-control. Whether you want to deepen your spiritual life, conquer an addiction, or kick your nail-biting habit, this book will help you get motivated, stay on track, and achieve your goals. Sure, self-control is hard, but it doesn’t have to be that hard. Get the help you need to be freer, happier, and more productive. Your future self will thank you! |
| joel osteen ease is coming: Celebrity Worship Pete Ward, 2019-11-21 Celebrity Worship provides an introduction to the fascinating study of celebrity culture and religion. The book argues for celebrity as a foundational component for any consideration of the relationship between religion, media and culture. Celebrity worship is seen as a vibrant and interactive discourse of the sacred self in contemporary society. Topics discussed include: Celebrity culture. Celebrity worship and project of the self as the new sacred. Social media and the democratisation of celebrity. Reactions to celebrity death. Celebrities as theologians of the self. Christian celebrity. Using contemporary case studies, such as lifestyle television, the religious vision of Oprah Winfrey and the death of David Bowie, this book is a gripping read for those with an interest in celebrity culture, cultural studies, media studies, religion in the media and the role of religion in society. |
| joel osteen ease is coming: A Christmas Spirit Joel Osteen, 2010-12-09 In his first holiday book, Joel Osteen offers uplifting and inspiring true stories of family and friends celebrating Christian traditions during Christmastime. In his bestselling books, It's Your Time and Become a Better You, and in his weekly worship services at Lakewood Church in Houston, Joel Osteen offers hope to millions through his belief in the power of faith and the goodness of God. The Christmas season has become a bustling period for many, filled with distractions and anxiety. Osteen will help readers return to the essence of the holiday, by practising the principles taught by the Child born that day, and by reminding all of what is truly important in life. In the tradition of bestselling books that share Christmas memories and stories to celebrate the essence of the season - the birth of Christ and the hope and love of His message - Osteen's collection of unique stories will illuminate the importance of family and faith, and set readers on the path to a hopeful, peaceful holiday filled with Christian spirit. As always, his words and his practical faith-based advice will be inspiring and insightful, a welcome light in the lives of the faithful at a very special time of year. Influential in the Christian community around the globe, Joel Osteen is a major source of inspiration and an initiator of change for the millions to whom he preaches. This new book of stories from family and friends about Christmas will be cherished by readers everywhere. |
| joel osteen ease is coming: The Confident Woman Joyce Meyer, 2006-09-05 What keeps women from being their best? Joyce has been helping women better themselves by helping identify emotional barriers and physical, mental, and spiritual obstacles in their lives for years. Now she provides another answer-confidence. Our society has an insecurity epidemic, women in particular. Compensating by pretending to be secure-a common response-only leads to feelings of shame. Lack of self-confidence causes great difficulty in relationships of all kinds, and in marriage instances can even lead to divorce. In THE CONFIDENT WOMAN, Joyce explores the seven characteristics of a woman with confidence, which include a woman who knows she is loved, who refuses to live in fear, and who does not live by comparisons. Joyce explains that confidence stems from being positive in your actions and living honestly, but most importantly from having faith, in God and in ourselves. |
| joel osteen ease is coming: The Power of I Am Joel Osteen, 2015-10-06 Transform your self-image and embrace the power of positive thinking with two simple words: declare I Am and celebrate the life God has created for you! Whatever follows the words I am will always come looking for you. So, when you go through the day saying:I am blessed . . . blessings pursue you.I am talented . . . talent follows you.I am healthy. . . health heads your way.I am strong. . . strength tracks you down. Joel Osteen reveals how The Power of I Am can help you discover your unique abilities and advantages to lead a more productive and happier life. His insights and encouragement are illustrated with many amazing stories of people who turned their lives around by focusing on the positive power of this principle. You can choose to rise to a new level and invite God's goodness by focusing on these two words: I AM! |
| joel osteen ease is coming: The Promise Pennie McNair, 2020-03-03 The Promise By: Pennie McNair As part of a trilogy, The Promise picks up where The Rock ends. Anna Mathis and Ronald Griggs are ready to make an exciting step in their relationship and enter themselves into holy matrimony, when a person from Anna’s past comes back for revenge. The Promise is a thriller, yet God’s presence and protection is constant in Anna’s times of turmoil. See how fervent prayer among believers prevails, and the shocking end to Anna’s nightmare brings closure. Readers will love the encouragement of the couple’s pastor as the entire congregation rings in the New Year and Anna and Ronald’s special day is at hand |
Joel 1 NIV - The word of the LORD that came to Joel - Bible Gateway
The word of the LORD that came to Joel son of Pethuel. An Invasion of Locusts - Hear this, you elders; listen, all who live in the land. Has anything like this ever happened in your days or in …
Joel 1 RVR1960 - Devastación de la tierra por la - Bible Gateway
1 Palabra de Jehová que vino a Joel, hijo de Petuel. 2 Oíd esto, ancianos, y escuchad, todos los moradores de la tierra.
Joel 2:28-32 - BibleGateway.com
Joel 2:31: Mt. 24.29; Mr. 13.24-25; Lc. 21.25; Ap. 6.12-13. Joel 2:32: Hch. 2.17-21. Joel 2:32: Ro. 10.13.
Joel 1 KJV - The word of the LORD that came to Joel - Bible Gateway
The word of the LORD that came to Joel the son of Pethuel. Hear this, ye old men, and give ear, all ye inhabitants of the land. Hath this been in your days, or even in the days of your fathers?
Joel 1 ESV - The word of the LORD that came to Joel, - Bible …
The word of the LORD that came to Joel, the son of Pethuel: An Invasion of Locusts - Hear this, you elders; give ear, all inhabitants of the land! Has such a thing happened in your days, or in …
Joel 1 NVI - Esta es la palabra del SEñOR que vino - Bible Gateway
Esta es la palabra del SEñOR que vino a Joel, hijo de Petuel. La invasión de langostas - ¡Oigan esto, ancianos del pueblo! ¡Presten atención, habitantes todos del país!
JOEL 1 NKJV - The Locust Plague in Judah - Bible Gateway
The Locust Plague in Judah - The word of the Lord that came to Joel the son of Pethuel. The Land Laid Waste - Hear this, you elders, And give ear, all you inhabitants of the land! Has …
Joel 1 CSB - The word of the LORD that came to Joel - Bible Gateway
The word of the LORD that came to Joel son of Pethuel: A Plague of Locusts - Hear this, you elders; listen, all you inhabitants of the land. Has anything like this ever happened in your days …
Joel 1 NASB - The Devastation by Locusts - Bible Gateway
The Devastation by Locusts - The word of the LORD that came to Joel, the son of Pethuel: Hear this, you elders, And listen, all inhabitants of the land. Has anything like this happened in your …
Joel 2 NIV - An Army of Locusts - Blow the trumpet - Bible Gateway
Joel 2:19 Or Lord will be jealous … / and take pity … / 19 The Lord will reply; Joel 2:25 The precise meaning of the four Hebrew words used here for locusts is uncertain. Joel 2:32 In …
Joel 1 NIV - The word of the LORD that came to Joel - Bible Gateway
The word of the LORD that came to Joel son of Pethuel. An Invasion of Locusts - Hear this, you elders; listen, all who live in the land. Has anything like this ever happened in your days or in …
Joel 1 RVR1960 - Devastación de la tierra por la - Bible Gateway
1 Palabra de Jehová que vino a Joel, hijo de Petuel. 2 Oíd esto, ancianos, y escuchad, todos los moradores de la tierra.
Joel 2:28-32 - BibleGateway.com
Joel 2:31: Mt. 24.29; Mr. 13.24-25; Lc. 21.25; Ap. 6.12-13. Joel 2:32: Hch. 2.17-21. Joel 2:32: Ro. 10.13.
Joel 1 KJV - The word of the LORD that came to Joel - Bible Gateway
The word of the LORD that came to Joel the son of Pethuel. Hear this, ye old men, and give ear, all ye inhabitants of the land. Hath this been in your days, or even in the days of your fathers?
Joel 1 ESV - The word of the LORD that came to Joel, - Bible …
The word of the LORD that came to Joel, the son of Pethuel: An Invasion of Locusts - Hear this, you elders; give ear, all inhabitants of the land! Has such a thing happened in your days, or in …
Joel 1 NVI - Esta es la palabra del SEñOR que vino - Bible Gateway
Esta es la palabra del SEñOR que vino a Joel, hijo de Petuel. La invasión de langostas - ¡Oigan esto, ancianos del pueblo! ¡Presten atención, habitantes todos del país!
JOEL 1 NKJV - The Locust Plague in Judah - Bible Gateway
The Locust Plague in Judah - The word of the Lord that came to Joel the son of Pethuel. The Land Laid Waste - Hear this, you elders, And give ear, all you inhabitants of the land! Has …
Joel 1 CSB - The word of the LORD that came to Joel - Bible Gateway
The word of the LORD that came to Joel son of Pethuel: A Plague of Locusts - Hear this, you elders; listen, all you inhabitants of the land. Has anything like this ever happened in your days …
Joel 1 NASB - The Devastation by Locusts - Bible Gateway
The Devastation by Locusts - The word of the LORD that came to Joel, the son of Pethuel: Hear this, you elders, And listen, all inhabitants of the land. Has anything like this happened in your …
Joel 2 NIV - An Army of Locusts - Blow the trumpet - Bible Gateway
Joel 2:19 Or Lord will be jealous … / and take pity … / 19 The Lord will reply; Joel 2:25 The precise meaning of the four Hebrew words used here for locusts is uncertain. Joel 2:32 In …
