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...in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their sins against them...2 Cor 5:19
...Through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. Acts 13:38
"I will forgive their iniquity, I will remember their sin no more.” Jer 31:34b
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FREE READS FOR REVIEW
Be inspired while you encourage and support new Christian authors. Read great Christian books for FREE in exchange for a brief review.
This is one of over 40 Great Christian books you can read for free in exchange for a simple review on Amazon. New Books come into the program on a regular basis.
Today's featured book in Free Reads for Review.
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One Last Wave
Jack Taylor
One Last Wave explores life rediscovered when regret and disappointment shuts off our past. Remembering is a powerful tool in freeing us to move forward. Katie Delancey is an MK resurfacing to discover love and faith and hope one more time. Great scenes of Africa mix with complex life in America.
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Givers and Takers – Ken Barnes
‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” (Acts 20:35b NLT)
In the cartoon Peanuts, Lucy once said to Charlie Brown, “We are put here to serve others.” Charlie responded, “Then what are the others here for?” At times life does seem to be unfair. For a season, givers may find themselves surrounded by takers. Givers can feel unjustly used, yet, in the final analysis, takers will never know the joy of giving.
We start out in life and look at famous people. We think how great it would be to be like them. We start to take the things we need to fulfill our desire for notoriety. The disciples of Jesus had this problem. They jockeyed for position for places of honor in God’s Kingdom (Matthew 20:20-24 NLT). Jesus knew they needed an object lesson. He grabbed a towel and washed the disciples’ feet. He was saying to them that the greatest in his kingdom were the givers and not the takers. His disciples were astonished, steeped in the mentality of the world; take what you want before someone else gets it.
If we are honest, we have all felt a little bit like Charlie Brown did. He wondered if he was here to serve others, why just him and not others. Why do I always get the short end of the stick? The Psalmist pondered this dilemma (Psalms 73:2-3 NLT). The bad guys were getting all the good things. Like the Psalmist we must come to our senses, and realize that only in giving do we win, because “it is more blessed to give than receive.” Are you a giver or a taker? If you are the latter, you will never know the joy of giving.Contact Ken and find more articles he has written. |
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Now available in over 100 languages.
Unique Free Gospel tract that you can copy and reprint. This tract is being used in many locations around the world and producing much fruit. Print one out in your own language and then make copies to hand out. |
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Perfect to equip the believer for defending their faith. Ideal to send to a skeptical friend or family member. Great for teens and young adults who have never reviewed the objective evidence for God's existence and identity.
An in-depth study of the factual evidence leads a person to realize how little faith they need to believe, while they gain great faith at the same time.
Running close to 5 stars with over 180 online reviews.
Recent Amazon Review:
"For anyone on the fence, backsliding, or doubtful this book clarifies misunderstandings, perceived contradictions, and outright lies. I was led to read this book at a time when I thought I was over Jesus; but truth defeats lies every time and never forsakes the believer." 2-18-17 |
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