Joy to the World

by Scott Hahn
Joy to the World
Author: Scott Hahn
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-10-21
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0804141126
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What could be more familiar than the Christmas story--and yet what could be more extraordinary? The cast of characters is strange and exotic: shepherds and magicians, an emperor and a despot, angels, and a baby who is Almighty God. The strangeness calls for an explanation, and this book provides it by examining the characters and the story in light of the biblical and historical context. Bestselling author Scott Hahn who has written extensively on Scripture and the early Church, brings evidence to light, dispelling some of the mystery of the story. Yet Christmas is made familiar all over again by showing it to be a family story. Christmas, as it appears in the New Testament, is the story of a father, a mother, and a child--their relationships, their interactions, their principles, their individual lives, and their common life. To see the life of this "earthly trinity" is to gaze into heaven.

Joy for the World

by Greg Forster
Joy for the World
Author: Greg Forster
Publisher: Cultural Renewal
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781433538001
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Offering an antidote to the church's cultural irrelevance, this book helps us to cultivate and live out the joy of God as the key to having a transformative impact on the world.

Joy to the World

by Charles Spurgeon
Joy to the World
Author: Charles Spurgeon
Publisher:
Total Pages: 46
Release: 2016-11-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9781973255536
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In the midst of the business of December, take 5 minutes each day and let Charles Spurgeon, the prince of preachers, warm your heart with joy that can only be found in the good news of Jesus Christ."This is the season of the year when, whether we wish it or not, we are compelled to think of the birth of Christ." said Charles Spurgeon at the start of his sermon on 23rd December 1855. After dispelling any notion of a religious necessity of celebrating Christmas, he went on, "However, I wish there were ten or a dozen Christmas-days in the year" as an opportunity to preach on the incarnation of Jesus.Slow down this advent and reflect on the birth of Jesus with this 25-day advent devotional guide.

Joy to the World

by Olivia Cloud
Joy to the World
Author: Olivia Cloud
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2006-11-21
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1416543511
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"Is there an idea or a dream that is lingering in the back of your mind this Christmas season?" asks the Reverend Robert H. Schuller in Joy to the World: Inspirational Christmas Messages from America's Preachers. "Is there some long-lost hope that you just cannot forget? God often comes through these thoughts. It is God at work in you." "Track what we call our good fortune and we shall see God clearly in our lives," says the Reverend Gardner C. Taylor in his message. He asked the question "Did you ever sit among your family and, strangely, feel a thankfulness which made you somewhat shamefacedly brush a tear away? You heard the angels sing!" "Christmas is a time of establishing and celebrating many traditions," begins the Reverend Paula White in her reflection. This is but a sampling of dozens of messages on the true meaning of Christmas included in this first book to celebrate the spirituality of Christmas by bringing together a diverse collection of messages from Christian leaders from across the country. Contributors to this collection represent congregations from Hawaii to New York to Atlanta and all the regions surrounding and in between. These inspirational words are from men and women who minister to and console young and old from all walks of life and who reflect the range of ethnicities and Christian religious traditions that characterizes America today. This timeless treasure trove of inspiration and teaching has something for everyone and is the perfect gift for the season of giving. Joy to the World shares the spirit of Christmas throughout the year.

Joy to the World?

by Deborah Milton
Joy to the World?
Author: Deborah Milton
Publisher: PageFree Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2004-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781930252158
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Delaney Roberts is back in this, the second of Deborah Milton's mysteries in her series based on the Fruit of the Spirit found in Galatians 5. It's now Christmas time and Delaney is not in a holiday mood. Quite frankly, her life as a mom and wife is boring her to tears. All that changes the instant she realizes that someone has left a very special present in the back of the family car...a newborn baby. Once again, Delaney is caught up a whirlwind of emotion and danger as she tries to help find the baby's mother. Of course, part way through her search, she discovers another crime has been committed. This one, theft. Delaney starts to wonder how badly she wants to find this baby's parents, as it occurs to her that this precious little one has quite thoroughly stolen a large piece of Delaney's heart. Joy to the World? is the Inspirational Novel winner of the prestigious EPPIE Award 2001 for excellence in the field of the electronically published. The first in this series, You Call This Love? was also an EPPIE nominee. Deborah's first novel, Angel, Mine, won the EPPIE for most Inspirational Novel of 2000.

The Joy of Salvation

by Dr. Chris Okeke
The Joy of Salvation
Author: Dr. Chris Okeke
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2018-01-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1546221492
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Ultimately, one of the reasons Jesus went to the cross was to restore our joy that was lost as a result of the sin of Adam (Gen. 3). But Jesus Christ came to reconcile us to God and restore the joy of our salvation (2 Cor. 5:18). It is your ultimate right to be joyful. You can still be joyful in a time of the afflictions and trials that we experience day after day. By the special grace of God, this book was written with you in mind. Your joy is absolutely important to your well-being and to the joy of the Lord. This book also challenges you to take a stand for the Word of God and be joyful even in the midst of your immediate challenges, for Jesus walks and talks with you in it. This is a must-read book!

How to Find Selfless Joy in a Me-First World

by Leslie Vernick
How to Find Selfless Joy in a Me-First World
Author: Leslie Vernick
Publisher: WaterBrook
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2011-05-25
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0307796833
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Do You Need Greater Self-Esteem–Or Something Else Entirely? Western culture increasingly emphasizes the importance of self-love and self-esteem. Many of us believe we must “find” ourselves–and feel good about what we see–before we can experience significant spiritual growth. Focusing so much on ourselves, however, distracts us from pursuing the only source of true fulfillment. Do we, as God’s people, really need to love ourselves more? Or is there a wiser, biblical path that can lead us to joy that is not self-centered and fleeting, but God-focused and lasting? Challenging the current fascination with self esteem, Leslie Vernick answers these questions and others that trip up Christians today. Offering surprising insights and practical helps that can make a real difference in your life, she shows how you can experience greater personal, relational, and spiritual growth while humbly adoring and glorifying your God.