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Soaking Prayer

rgingrich — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:00:23 +0000

Is your mind always whirling with thoughts? Not sure how to be still and lean against His chest? Try soaking! First, set aside a chunk of time. Find a comfortable, peaceful environment, preferably where you can lie down. Pull on your boots and crunch around in the autumn leaves. Crawl under your covers and get cozy. Or perhaps take a literal soak in a bubble bath! Once you’re nice and comfy, hit up your iTunes worship playlist or create one on Pandora and simply let His words wash over you. You might feel something, you might feel nothing. You might smile, you might cry, you might even fall asleep!

Regardless of what happens on the outside, the Spirit will be at work on your heart. There’s no wrong way to soak. Just enjoy being with Him!

Excerpted from Get Lost by Dannah Gresh

Daily Reflection: How can you set aside some time today to soak in the Spirit?

Special Offer: For Women Only and others

aohara — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:28 +0000

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NEWS: Matt Carter to Discuss Viral Video on Fox & Friends Weekend

aboyer — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:04:31 +0000

Austin Stone Pastor Matt Carter, co-author with Colt McCoy of The Real Win, appeared on Fox & Friends Weekend on May 18 to discuss his viral video. The 25-second video in which Matt catches a quail in his bare hand while on a hunting trip with McCoy, has over 1.5 million view on YouTube.

The video is available here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFjFptZ1wGI

Go here to watch Matt’s interview on Fox & Friends.

The video, posted on May 13, been reposted by MSN, The Huffington Post, and was in the top ten posts on reddit.com. It was also featured on ESPN’s SportsNation, and NBA star, Shaquille O’Neal, Shaq tweeted the link to his 7 million followers.

The Good, the Bad, the Ugly

rgingrich — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:30:15 +0000

“The Bible says, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28). What does God really mean by “all things”? Most likely He means all things—the good, the bad, and the ugly. I believe that in every dark circumstance of life, there is a nugget of gold or a hidden treasure just waiting to be discovered. However, for that to happen, we must look beyond the dirt, push it aside, and search beneath the surface.

Is it easy? No. Is it messy? Usually. Is it worth it? Always.”

Excerpted from Trusting God by Sharon Jaynes, Gwen Smith, and Mary Southerland

Daily Reflection: Even through the rough waters and hard times, God is working for us. What hidden treasure has God planted for you to find through these experiences?

SPECIAL OFFER: Get FEARLESS Free

aohara — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:00:46 +0000

We are offering the opportunity to get one FREE copy of Fearless (paperback) with every paperback book that you purchase. There is no limit on the number of books you can buy, we will match one for one while supplies last (or until June 9, 2013).

This paperback edition includes “Adam’s Legacy,” a collection of more than 25 letters from readers who were impacted deeply by Adam Brown’s story. These letters are just a small sampling of the thousands of letters author Eric Blehm and the Brown family have received from readers who were inspired to overcome their own challenges after reading Fearless. This is a unique chance to share in Adam’s legacy and encourage others.

This book goes on sale May 21, 2013; books will ship at this time.

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NEWS: “God Distorted” Author Guest on TBN’s “Praise the Lord” Tonight!

lkittle — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:07:19 +0000

Join author John Biship tonight LIVE on TBN Trinity Broadcasting Network’s ”Praise the Lord” as he discusses his new book “God Distorted”!

Discover how regardless of the type of father you grew up with—or without—it is likely that your view of God is influenced by the relationship you had with your father.

Author John Bishop wants to help you discover that God is not just like your dad. Instead, God is the Father revealed in Scripture, where the truth is clear. God is a father who is:
• always there
• up close and personal
• fully pleased
• in complete control
• completely safe

To find out more about God the Father, check your local listings for TBN’s “Praise the Lord” broadcast times tonight in your area!

The Focus of Your Life

rgingrich — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:30:52 +0000

When Jesus walked this earth, he worked to get the focus off “good” people doing what appeared to be “good things” and to get their focus back on God. Many people in first-century Israel were pointing to the rules; Jesus pointed to a God who wanted a relationship with his people. Religious professionals focused on the law; Jesus focused on the Lawgiver who knew our hearts and offered us grace in the midst of our failures.

A healthy, growing faith is always focused on the person of God himself, not on cheap substitutes. A healthy faith begins and ends in God, not in rules or regulations or sheer, raw duty. Jesus, not religion, is at the core of a robust Christian faith.

Today Jesus offers you and me the same opportunity he gave to those people in the early church. Oh, we can still perform and conform out of obligation. We can still try to feel good by all the “good deeds” we chalk up.

Or we can love God with all our heart, mind, and soul. We can experience his love and come to know him intimately. We can stop hiding behind our facades of religious order and meet him right where we are. We can focus on him and find sanity, rest, and peace when all hell seems to be breaking out around us.

I urge you to experience for yourself his love and acceptance. Grow closer to him and choose him because you truly love him. Make him—not your “good deeds” nor anyone or anything else—the focus of your life.

I promise…you will never regret it.

Excerpted from More Jesus, Less Religion by Stephen Arterburn and Jack Felton

Daily Reflection: How can you ensure your focus is on God and not your deeds?

NEWS: 5th Anniversary Edition of “Do Hard Things” Featured on KirkCameron.com!

lkittle — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:42:53 +0000

The 5th Anniversary Edition of Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations, co-authored by twins Alex and Brett Harris, is featured on kirkcameron.com.

Celebrating five years of encouraging teens to make a positive difference in the world, the anniversary edition of this landmark book offers fresh material including a new introduction, a Q&A starter primer and a conversation guide.

Originally released in 2008, Do Hard Things became a CBA best seller, and now has more than 450,000 copies in print!

VIDEO: Firsthand Endorsement – Pastor Karl Dumas

tobrien — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:47:08 +0000

Our Director in the Journey

rgingrich — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:30:46 +0000

“Here is one of the most amazing privileges about growing intimately in our relationship with God, as well as in our marriage: We never “arrive.” There are always more journeys ahead, more opportunities, more challenges. This challenge is before you now. We’re here to help and guide and provide plenty of suggestions. Most of all, God is readily available to direct—and bless—your journey.”

Excerpted from Faith Tango by Carolyn and Craig Williford

Daily Reflection: How can you take another step in growing more intimate in your relationship with God?