Best Christian Old Testament Meditations
Matt Chandler helps navigate these issues for both singles and marrieds by revealing the process Solomon himself followed: Attraction, Courtship, Marriage ... even Arguing. Matt Chandler pastors The Village Church, a multi-campus church attended by more than 10,000 people. Matt Chandler pastors The Village Church, a multi-campus church attended by more than 10,000 people.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The Mingling of Souls: God's Design for Love, Marriage, Sex & Redemption - Matt Chandler with Jared C. Wilson. The scope of this book runs from the beginning to the end of a relationship. Starting with attraction, Chandler works his way through each phase of romantic relationships: attraction, dating, courtship, wedding, sex, fighting, romance, and commitment. Overall Chandler gives a balanced, Biblical, and practical take on dating, marriage, and beyond. In the chapter on marriage ("Wedding Bells") Chandler says this: "I just see no reason to agree with the worldly romantic notion that every person has just one 'soul mate' out there waiting for him or her. Chandler's distinction between dating and courtship is also extremely helpful. He spells it out this way: dating is the "get to know you" phase of the relationship, and courtship is the "let's head toward marriage" phase of the relationship. Another strong point of the book is the dealing with marriage being a representation of Christ and the Church. Chandler also does a good job of not leave things in the theoretical sphere, but also offers practical advice throughout the book."
"This book walks the reader through God’s wisdom revealed through Solomon for relationship pursuit and marital bliss."
"Absolutely loved this booked and followed it with the video study."
"Matt Chandler speaks with a candid view on dating, sex, and marriage, and doesn't shy away from the messiness or the humor."
"This was a great breakdown of the Songs that put things in perspective for me in regards to relationships."
"This book has helped me tremendously to deal with my own issues and make me willing to make this marriage work."
"I've never thought to approach the Song of Songs like Matt has in this book, the ways he interprets this mysterious book is very insightful!"
"This book reminds us that marriage is about serving God together to bring us to a more holy, serving place in our lives."
#1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer teaches readers how to create change in their lives and truly receive God's blessings. Her bestselling books include Power Thoughts , Battlefield of the Mind , Look Great, Feel Great, The Confident Woman, Never Give Up!
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Talk about Life Changing book!"
"Ok, but I thought this was one like I gave away but turned out it a different author and I didn't care for the arrangement of it as much."
"Paraphrased quotes from the bible arranged per topic."
"I have to say that this book as a lot of effective information to help you with essentially any problem you're facing."
"Was disappointed that it's just a book about when you feel this or that, read this."
"For a Joyce Meyer fan, this is the perfect book."
"Wonderful book!!!"
"Great book from a great seller."
Fifty-two meditations on Psalm 27 instruct and encourage believers to worship God through the ups and downs of life. A Shelter in the Time of Storm is Paul Tripp at his finest-excavating Psalm 27 with clarity, potency, and straight-to-the-heart relevance. Paul David Tripp is the president of Paul Tripp Ministries, professor of pastoral life and care at Redeemer Seminary, and the executive director of the Center for Pastoral Life and Care, under the auspices of the Association of Biblical Counselors.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The Lord satisfies and never disappoints as we draw near to Him."
"I often times do the same one a few days in a row because there is so much insight and truth packed into each reading."
"Such an encouraging read through any struggle or trial, always pointing to God's Word."
"Can't miss with Tripp!"
"I am very please with this book."
"The book came in excellent condition as described."
Best Old Testament Bible Study
As a Jewish historian, Flavius Josephus gives the Christian a new perspective on the Bible and Jewish history. The Works of Josephus include the following: THE LIFE OF FLAVIUS JOSEPHUS, his autobiography written shortly before he died. This collection includes the Complete Works of Josephus: Life of Flavius Josephus, War of the Jew, Antiquities of the Jews, Against Apion, and Discourse to the Greeks in easy to use eBook.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"In this mashup, note 1 in ALL the books, jump to note 1 for the first book and it's "return" link takes you to the page with the first note of the first book."
"This book was a tough read for me at the start, very dry and kinda boring."
"Much of the book is a re-telling of the history of the Jews, stuff from the Old Testament/Tanakh, which Josephus knew well from his origins as a Pharisee. In my view, though, the book is most important for a reason only briefly mentioned by other reviewers - the book answers a central question that has always struck me whenever I read about the modern history of the Jewish people and the re-establishment of the State of Israel - how did it come to pass that the Jews lost their homeland in Palestine in the first place? In this book, Flavius Josephus gives a detailed and grisly eyewitness account of the destruction of Jerusalem and the slaughter of over 1.3 million Jews (he provides the number of dead in this book), and later enslavement of tens of thousands of the survivors, by the Romans in 70 A.D. Instead, Vespasian kept Josephus imprisoned until, miraculously, Josephus's prediction came true (after Nero's suicide and a civil war with a succession of three other Roman generals claiming the throne, Vespasian emerged victorious as the new emperor). Yes, read this book, and you will come to understand that the origins of the Middle East conflict of today goes back some 2,000 years, back to the time that Jerusalam was destroyed and the Jewish people dispersed."
"My primary concerns were that the translation be accessible and that the print be large enough to read."
"I found this book very helpful in my bible studies."
"It is a good read and provides lots of insight to the life of Josephus."
"Great reference book to add depth to my Bible studies....."
"I've always loved to read his writings on things that took place during biblical times."
Best Jewish Sacred Writings
Regarded throughout the English-speaking world as the standard English translation of the Holy Scriptures, the JPS TANAKH has been acclaimed by scholars, rabbis, lay leaders, Jews, and Christians alike. ( Time Magazine ) "Turns Holy Writ into fresh, understandable, contemporary language.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"A legend contained in the Letter of Aristeas claimed that Ptolemy Philadelphus commissioned a translation to be made into Greek by six men from each of the twelve tribes of Israel, sent by the high priest in Jerusalem. Scholars generally discount the legend, but the name "Septuagint" -- from the Latin word for seventy (LXX) became the traditional name for this translation. The Dead Sea Scrolls, 20th century’s greatest archaeological find is the rediscovery of 230 texts of biblical books, which have begun to change details in the Scriptures. Eugene Ulrich, professor of Hebrew at the University of Notre Dame and chief editor of the Dead Sea biblical materials suggests that in ancient times, two or more contrasting editions of biblical books existed side by side and were all regarded as Scriptures. Back then the Old Testament was far different and concludes that there were multiple editions for the following books: Genesis, Exodus, Numbers, Joshua, Judges, 1 and 2 Kings, 1 and 2 Samuel, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, Psalms and Song of Solomon. In fact the authors of this book consider the Hebrew meaning of Psalm 32 is uncertain and originated from the writings of Maskil, adherents of a Jewish tribe called the Haskalah movement. However, to understand the Hebrew Bible’s text the scholars also use Greek and Syrian translations, quotations from rabbinic manuscripts, the Samaritan Pentateuch and others such as the Dead Sea Scrolls. Numbers play an important role in Judaic ritual practices and are believed to be the means for understanding the divine. The text of Kethuvim (Writings section of Tanakh) frequently presented the translators with extraordinary difficulties for conveying in with the fullness of Hebrew, because of its ambiguities, overtones, and richness. It is the goal of authors of this book to transmit something of directness, and unique Jewish expressions of piety essential to sublimity of the sacred scriptures."
"Again it is an excellent book but I'm not sure which edition to buy if I want a little larger English Print."
"The cover is good and the print readable."
"I find the scriptures are almost exactly the same as our old testement and the christian bible has used some words with the incorrect meaning."
"Font Size is great for reading."
"Gave as a gift."
"I wanted to delve into the Torah and bought this book because it was well priced."
"You need an electron microscope to read this as it is written in 8 font."
Best Christian New Testament Meditations
Emmet Fox, author of "The Sermon on the Mount: The Key to Success in Life" was a New Thought spiritual leader of the early 20th century, famous for his large Divine Science church services held in New York City. Denying any interest in theology (there is no theology in the Bible, Fox argues), the author instead suggests that what Jesus was after was results: "Jesus explains to us what the nature of God is, and what our own nature is; tells us the meaning of life and of death; shows us why we make mistakes; why we yield to temptation; why we become sick, and impoverished, and old; and, most important of all, he tells us how all these evils may be overcome, and how we may bring health, happiness, and true prosperity into our lives." Fox puts it quite simply: "The Truth turns out to be nothing less than the amazing but undeniable fact that the whole outer world--whether it be the physical body, the common things of life, the winds and the rain, the clouds, the earth itself--is amenable to man's thought, and that he has dominion over it when he knows it."
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"for every AA member this is the beginning of it all."
"Great book, interesting, Change your thoughts change your life kind of book."
"I am in AA and enjoyed this book as it was instrument to the two founders in forming the program."
"As good as it gets."
"Deep spiritual book on his interpretation of the King of Man (Jesus Christ)."
"I've read it 15 or 20 times."
"Great, easy read, very informative and enlightening on my quest."