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Matt Smethurst
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"Incredibly short and incredibly truth filled. A treasure of a book. I pray I am self-forgetful and see my absolute worth in Jesus alone.
“You see, the verdict is in. And now I perform on the basis of the verdict. Because He loves me and He accepts me" Read more of this review » |
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The Path to Being a Missionary: A Guide for the Aspiring (9Marks):
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The Lord of Psalm 23: Jesus Our Shepherd, Companion, and Host:
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Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption:
"Cannot possibly overstate how amazing this story is. Had me riveted from page one. Laughed, cried, worshipped, and rejoiced. My God, what a gift life is, Louie shows us what a well lived one is."
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The Wisdom of Sleep: How Rest Reveals God’s Truth and Revives Weary Souls
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Encounters with Jesus: Unexpected Answers to Life's Biggest Questions
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What Is Wrong With the World?: The Surprising, Hopeful Answer to the Question We Cannot Avoid
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“A sweeping aerial view of the Bible’s topography focused on Christ therefore would look something like this: Old Testament Anticipation, Gospels Manifestation, Acts Proclamation, Epistles Explanation, Revelation Consummation. From beginning to end the Bible is an epic story about Jesus.”
― Tim Keller on the Christian Life: The Transforming Power of the Gospel
― Tim Keller on the Christian Life: The Transforming Power of the Gospel
“You may be familiar with praying in response to God’s Word, but what does it mean to pray in anticipation of it? What does it look like to approach your Bible prayerfully? It means not rushing into your Bible reading, expecting the pages to magically microwave your cold heart.”
― Before You Open Your Bible: Nine Heart Postures For Approaching God's Word
― Before You Open Your Bible: Nine Heart Postures For Approaching God's Word
“There is more mercy in Christ than sin in us.”
― Before You Share Your Faith: Five Ways to Be Evangelism Ready
― Before You Share Your Faith: Five Ways to Be Evangelism Ready
Topics Mentioning This Author
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| Cozy Mysteries : Seasonal Challenge — Spring 2023 | 52 | 136 | Jun 01, 2023 10:58PM | |
| Christian Fiction...: Read the Rainbow | 120 | 202 | Jul 04, 2023 10:40PM | |
| Christian Fiction...: 2023 Put Your Ears on Reading Challenge | 38 | 108 | Jan 02, 2024 01:55PM | |
| Christian Fiction...: 2023 The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing But the Truth Challenge | 35 | 104 | Jan 10, 2024 10:33AM | |
| SnagDragons: Shoot For The Stars ~ 2024 | 158 | 121 | Jan 03, 2025 04:29AM |