Oh Your God

This book is not just for atheists but for antitheists—for people who celebrated the writing of Christopher Hitchens and miss his voice Making the provocative assertion that the entire enterprise of organized religion is a thing for which the world and our species would have been better without, Oh, Your God! follows in the footsteps of the material observations of Lucretius, Epicurus, and Democritus and the more recent antitheistic arguments of Christopher Hitchens and Richard Dawkins. Drawing from timeless philosophers, modern debates, historical events, and current social climes, Joshua Kelly illustrates the shameful and debilitating damage religion has caused—and continues to cause—whether to our psyches, our bodies, our societies, or our world. Citing the murders of Nigeria's "witch children," the subversion of sexual emancipation, the tethers of slavery, the attacks of September 11, the pseudomorality of monotheistic mythology, the subjugation of women, and much more, he provides an abundance of damning evidence to back up his claims. Only by acknowledging and grappling with the real and potential dangers of religion, he argues, will we be able to thrive and develop as a species.

Renew My Heart, O God-Daily Devotions for Healing Your Heart is precisely that-a devotional dedicated to bring you hope, encouragement, healing, and the renewal of your heart, the wellspring of your soul. It was written to meet you in the midst of life's trouble and pain and bring you the message of the light and love of Jesus Christ. May the words resonate within your heart and soul and lift you to a better place, and may you become the person of wellness and wholeness that God intended you to be. It is my prayer that you will find God within these pages and that you will cultivate a new desire to pray consistently and to read God's Word. It is reading His Word and being in His presence that will transform your life and renew the wounded heart within you. It's time to exchange your sorrow and pain for His comfort and peace, your guilt and shame for His assurance and forgiveness, and your turmoil and despair for His hope and joy. Ezekiel 36:26a says, "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you;"-it's time to come and enter in-God's waiting for you inside.

Whether you realize it or not, God's people are involved in a spiritual battle against the forces of darkness. Satan has come as a thief "To Steal", "To Kill", & "To Destroy". God never intended for His people to be fearful of Satan, his demonic attacks, or threats. Jesus death, burial, and resurrection gave believers victory over Satan and his demonic influences in their lives. Through Jesus life's example we can cast out demons, rebuke Satan, and take authority over the powers of darkness. God has equipped every believer with all the necessary weapons and armor to defeat the enemy. I admonish you to discover the truth through God's word and begin to declare the word over your life so that every chain of bondage, generational curse, bad habit(s), and old mind-sets can be broken off your life.

This book teaches us about the science and benefits of fastingthe art of giving the belly a vacation. Fasting is defined in two words: Eat nothing. Fasting disconnects us from the natural and plugs us into the supernatural. It operates best as a three-man tag-team with loving, giving, and prayerfully seeking God. Fasting is humility. It is the draw near to God, the resist the devil and he will flee, the mounting up with wings like eagles, the run and not be weary, and the walk and not faint. Those who have mastered the art of denying their body and nourishing their spirit are the Bibles history makers. They are the poor in spirit, the meek, they that hunger and thirst after righteousness, and those who know their God and do exploits. Indeed, fasters are the Moseses, the Elijahs, the Esthers, the Daniels, the Jobs, the Johns, and the Jesuses. Fasting crucifies the flesh and destroys doubt and double-mindedness. Fasting is the science of putting new wine into new container. Fasting has its myths, methods, and motives. Fasting must be held as a priority, with purpose, power, and pleasure. Fasting has its how, when, where, and why. Fasting is beneficial to the entire person, Physical, mental, marital, medical, financial, emotional, and spiritual. You know you need to Fast when You are in a Fight You have lost Focus You need Fervency You need an increase in Faith You need Favor. Fasting will help in the curing of diseases, the casting out of demons, and the reversing of the aging process. This kind comes out by nothing but prayer and fasting.

Here's a thoughtful, probing exploration of why Christians get stuck in the place of complacency, dryness, and tedium -- and how to move on to new levels of spiritual passion! Buchanan shows how the majority of Christians begin their spiritual journey with excitement and enthusiasm -- only to get bogged down in a "borderland" -- an in-between space beyond the "old life" but short of the abundant, adventurous existence promised by Jesus. Citing Jonah, he examines the problem of "borderland living" -- where doubt, disappointment, guilt, and wonderlessness keep people in a quagmire of mediocrity -- then offers solutions ... effective ways to get unstuck and move into a bold, unpredictable, exhilarating walk with Christ. Inspired writing!

"I Am the Lord Your God" explores anew the place of the Ten Commandments in contemporary civil society, their relation to natural moral law, their relevance for Christian instruction, and their pertinence to ethical issues such as abortion, killing, homosexuality, lying, greed, and the like. Written by an outstanding group of ethicists, theologians, and Bible scholars from various church traditions -- Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican, Lutheran, Methodist -- this timely work argues unequivocally for the divine authority and permanent validity of the Ten Commandments in both church and society. While including the Judge Roy Moore controversy in Alabama and other pertinent current issues in their discussion, the authors above all call the church to remain faithful to its heritage -- ultimately to the Lord God -- amid our postmodern culture at large. Contributors: Markus Bockmuehl Carl E. Braaten William T. Cavanaugh David Bentley Hart Reinhard Hutter Robert W. Jenson Gilbert Meilaender Thomas C. Oden Ephraim Radner R. R. Reno Christopher R. Seitz Philip Turner Bernd Wannenwetsch Robert Louis Wilken

In the book Walking Humbly with Your God, Andrews explains to you what a special, personal relationship with God looks like in your daily life. Andrews does this as he walks you throughout Scripture and presents it in an easy-to-read, concise manner. God desires to speak to you, and you have the privilege of hearing His voice in this journey with an author of 140+ books. If you have been lacking a deep, faith-built intimacy with God or you simply want to strengthen what you already have, Walking Humbly with Your God is a must-have. Enter with Andrews into the Scriptural Walking Humbly with God. Behold the captivating experience as your faith grows, and see how you, at this time in your life, can grow spiritually and personally.

In [i]Our God and Your God Is One[/i], Zagloul Kadah discusses the common origins of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam-how the religions overlap and how they conflict with one another. Kadah presents compelling evidence for ties linking all three major, monotheistic religions.

GOD'S WORD IN YOUR MOUTH IS JUST AS POWERFUL AS IT IS IN HIS ~ WHEN YOU SPEAK IT IN FAITH! Bold, expectant faith changes the world. It is how Joshua and Caleb succeeded where so many others failed, and ended up in the Promised Land. It is how Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-Nego “quenched the violence of fire” and caused the king of Babylon to honor God. It is how Paul learned to overcome the challenges set before him and finish his race with joy. In this book, you will learn about the dynamics of faith that accomplished all these things, and more ... • How the Word of God created the world • How the Word of God changes the world • The nature and order of reality • The divine mandate of dominion and how to exercise it • Things working together for the redemption of all creation • The all-sufficiency of God’s grace to deal with hindrances and difficulties • The shadow of glory and how to walk in it • The abundance and prosperity of God that changes the world • The treasure of the heart that changes the world • Fathers and the inheritance of world-changing destiny

Experience a more intimate walk with God As you journey through this Bible from cover to cover, the NIV Discover God’s Heart Devotional Bible will help you through tough spots such as Numbers and Leviticus while giving you deeper understanding of the Scriptures and connecting you with the heart of its Author. You'll experience rich insights into the original contexts of Scripture, and God's heart will be unveiled in new ways. This Bible includes 312 engaging devotions to serve as your tour guide, walking you through Genesis to Revelation in manageable portions. Each devotion includes a summary section of the Scripture passage, an application section that reveals God's good heart, and an insight section that ties each passage into the rest of God's great story. As you experience God's Word through this NIV devotional Bible, you'll see his divine fingerprints from beginning to end, even in the most unexpected places - and you'll encounter a deeper, fuller picture of the Jesus you thought you knew. Whether you are starting out on your first steps or a seasoned traveler, let the NIV Discover God's Heart Devotional Bible open your eyes to God's good heart. Features: Complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV) 312 engaging devotions

Many Christians are today sitting happily in the middle of their personal comfort zones, and feel God has confirmed their right to be there. But is this the God of the Bible? This is a book of huge significance for the church today, designed to inspire, encourage and challenge us to seek God's greater anointing. Chapters include 'For the Love of Money', 'Chances are you are a Pharisee if...', 'The Seeker-Sensitive God?' and 'Whatever Happened to Hell?'.

For many of us, the search for the true self begins and ends with God. Certainly this is true for author Michelle Prosser. In this remarkable book, Prosser opens up her life experiences to light the way for each of us as we undertake our own journey of self-discovery. There are many books available now that teach us how to use the Law of Attraction to bring into reality the life we really want. Excuse Me, Your God Is Waiting puts God front and center in the process and in our lives. We not only benefit from Prosser's many experiences but also from the numerous exercises she includes--exercises that allow us to get to know God, perhaps in a different way than we've ever experienced before. She shows us how to make God a part of each day, each experience, each trial, and each celebration.

HOW TO HEAR FROM GOD - Joyce Meyer shows readers that God reaches out to people every day, seeking a partnership with them to offer guidance and love. She reveals the ways in which God delivers His word and the benefits of asking God for the sensitivity to hear His voice. LIVING COURAGEOUSLY - In this book, Joyce Meyer shows that even though fear will surely challenge you, the Holy Spirit can still help you walk in faith. CHANGE YOUR WORDS, CHANGE YOUR LIFE - Words can poison or heal, start wars or make peace. In CHANGE YOUR WORDS, CHANGE YOUR LIFE, Joyce Meyer sets out a guide to 'smart talk' that will change your life.

A Collection of Profound Nonsense & Pondersome Witticisms Throughout history mankind has wondered about the mystery of God, the diversity of religion, the meaning of life, the necessity of death, the outline of eternity, and the end of everything and all of us. Luckily, there have always been explanations available in substitution for the need for reflection. Unfortunetly, the answers offered have varied from time to time and place to place rendering their reliability suspect to some. Hence, there is a lack of universal consensus on any of these matters to-date. In the interest of the survival of at least a select sample of our species - its time to gracefully agree to disagree, segregate fact from fiction, and move on - TOGETHER! If we manage to keep our myths to ourselves in no time at all we will have a Wall-Mart on the Moon - on both sides! And soon after there will be a Starbucks on every level spot of each planet in the Steamed Milky Way.

Every disciple imagines Jesus; reading the Gospels we form images of him and of his surroundings. This has been constant practice for those who desire to know him more clearly. We, however, borrow stuff--from stained glass windows, book illustrations, and the like--which is always familiar to us, but which reflects our, not his, culture. This book invites readers to construct different scenarios about Jesus and his world from the study of his ancient culture. We do this with accuracy because of the advance of cultural studies of his and our worlds. Jesus should look different (wear different clothing, experience different grooming), in settings foreign to us (in houses and boats from his own world). Jesus should speak differently so that the meaning of his words can only be known in his culture. In this book readers travel through the Gospels with specific suggestions about what to see, namely, Jesus in his cultural world. Imagining Jesus also suggests how to listen to him in his cultural language. Did Jesus laugh? How did he pray? This is what the incarnation means: imagining Jesus socialized in a particular culture, at a time foreign to us and in a language strange to us.