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Their relationship was not always perfect; an example being how Charles clumsily intervened when John may well have married Grace Murray, the housekeeper from the Orphan House, Newcastle Upon Tyne. But despite all of this, their complementary ministries are a powerful witness to the power of the Holy Spirit.   \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eI am pleased that Wilson, in drawing his studies to a conclusion, refers to the sad but telling account of how, when the younger brother Charles died, a letter informing John of this was misdirected and arrived too late for him to attend the funeral. It was just a fortnight later, when preaching in my home town of Bolton, that John read out one of Charles' hymns, \"Wrestling Jacob\" which includes the lines, \"My company before is gone, And I am left alone with thee.\" As he read the words, he broke down before proceeding to preach the gospel. 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People assume Curry loves this verse because God allows him to accomplish success and that his faith is so strong that he can achieve the greatest heights, but the real point may be that through faith he can handle anything thrown his way. That includes success but it also includes failure. It includes fighting back from a career-threatening ankle injury and remaining humble despite the spoils of global fame.","brand":"Koorong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51572361691423,"sku":"9781780781822","price":29.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8981\/8143\/files\/9781780781822_1337350.jpg?v=1769389337"},{"product_id":"god-conversations-stories-of-how-god-speaks-and-what-happens-when-we-listen-480535","title":"God Conversations: Stories of How God Speaks and What Happens When We Listen","description":"What does God sound like? How do we know it's him?  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eStories of God talking to his people abound throughout the Bible, but we usually only get the highlights. We read; \"God said; 'Go to Egypt'\", and then; \"Mary and Joseph left for Egypt.\" We're not told how God spoke, how they knew it was him or how they decided to act on what they'd heard.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eIn *God Conversations*, international speaker and pastor Tania Harris invites you into her own journey learning to hear God's voice. Share the doubts, fears, and wonder as she navigates her conversations with God in light of the accounts of his communication in Scripture. Tania is very open and honest about her experiences, and it is that very vulnerability and humour that makes *God Conversations* so compelling. Her conversational tone draws us in whether we are a cynic, afraid or even bemused, to see, little by little, how the God of the universe really does want to communicate with his people.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eTania says: \"From the moment I set myself to hear God's voice, he treated me like the cynic I was, guiding me step by step through every stage and providing easy-to follow object lessons that assuaged my fears and doubts. Years later, I realise those lessons were not only designed for me, but so that I could pass them on to others.\"  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003ePart memoir, part teaching, this unique and creative collection of stories will help you to recognise God's voice when he speaks and to see what happens when we listen.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\"Through her creative use of biblical story and personal experience, Tania answers the question most Christians ask: How do I know it's God? As a pastor, this is the perfect resource to put into the hand of any person wanting to know how God speaks today.\"  \u003cbr\u003e- Pastor David Crafts, Head of Pastoral Care, Hillsong Church, Sydney, Australia  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\"*God Conversations* invites us to go deeper and encounter God in a fresh way through Tania's personal experiences and the pages of Scripture. Reading it has been an unexpected treat because I've received coaching from one of the world's best. I couldn't put it down.\"  \u003cbr\u003e- Dr Clayton Coombs, Academic Dean, Planetshakers College, Melbourne, Australia  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\"Tania lives what she teaches. In *God Conversations*, there is a wonderful balance of personal experience and theological discussion that everyone can relate to. Her book is an exciting and stimulating contribution to this often misunderstood area of Christian living.\"  \u003cbr\u003e- Dr Jon Newton, Dean of Postgraduate Studies, Harvest Bible College, Melbourne, Australia  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\"Tania has woven theology, biblical stories and her personal journey together to show us how God speaks.\"  \u003cbr\u003e- Melinda Dwight, Alpha Australia  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\"You'll find yourself saying, 'I can do this too.'\"   \u003cbr\u003e- John Steele, New Life Churches, New Zealand \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow do I know it's God? is one of the most commonly asked questions of new and mature Christians alike, and the aim of God Conversations is to both equip and inspire the reader and show them that hearing the voice of the Spirit is accessible to everyone who chooses to follow Jesus.  \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e Most Christians know that God speaks, yet struggle with how to recognise his voice in their everyday lives. What does God's voice sound like? How do we know if what we're hearing is from God?  \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e Stories of God talking to his people abound throughout the Bible, but we usually only get the highlights. We read; \"And God said to Joseph; 'Go to Egypt'\", and then; \"Mary and Joseph left for Egypt.\" We don't get a blow-by-blow description of how God spoke. We don't receive a detailed explanation of how they knew it was God, and we don't get to see what was going on inside their heads as they acted on what they'd heard.  \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e In God Conversations, international speaker and pastor Tania Harris shares insights from her own journey about hearing God's voice. You'll get to eavesdrop on some contemporary conversations with God in the light of his communication with the ancient characters of the Bible. Part memoir, part teaching, this unique and creative collection of stories will help you to recognise God's voice when he speaks and how to respond when you do.  \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e Tania has woven theology, biblical stories and her personal journey together to show us how God speaks.  \u003cbr\u003e MELINDA DWIGHT, ALPHA AUSTRALIA  \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e Read it and buckle up!  \u003cbr\u003e BJORN SCHAFER, ICF SWITZERLAND  \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e You'll find yourself saying, 'I can do this too.'  \u003cbr\u003e JOHN STEELE, NEW LIFE CHURCHES, NEW ZEALAND","brand":"Koorong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51572361855263,"sku":"9781780781884","price":24.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8981\/8143\/files\/9781780781884_1334469.jpg?v=1769389343"},{"product_id":"worry-free-living-388286","title":"Worry-Free Living","description":"Winning Your Family's Battle Over Worry  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e*Worry Free Living* explores every family's daily battles with stress from three perspectives - how it affects our mind, body, and spirit - and gives readers easy-to-follow plans for finding relief. The authors help parents identify what's bugging their families and how to clarify their worries, sorting them into those they can and cannot do something about. What's more, Cole and Ross have filled various chapters with the latest Back to the Bible research findings from Pamela Ovwigho, PhD - a leading researcher with the Center for Bible Engagement. They also include some of the best insights, advice, and treatment options from a variety of medical professionals. Most importantly, they explain everything within the understanding of a Master Creator, God, who is the ultimate Counselor and Healer.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eIdeal for individual use and group study, this resource helps readers:  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e1. Uncover the most common worries and stress-points of men, women, kids, and \"twenty-somethings\" in our care  \u003cbr\u003e2. Become self-aware: evaluating the stress in our households and plotting realistic steps toward change  \u003cbr\u003e3. 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Reject the myth that we are in control and learn to take Jesus at His word: \"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest\" (Matthew 11:28).  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eIn the words of Dr. Archibald Hart (one of the experts interviewed in this book), \"You must come down from the 'hills' of stress and into the 'valleys' of rest on a daily basis.\" Our bodies are not designed for a continual state of fear, worry, and anxiety - but instead for continual tranquility with short bursts of adrenaline. *Worry Free Living* shows moms, dads, caregivers, and ministers alike how to break the cycle of unnecessary suffering and find peace in Christ.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinning Your Family's Battle Over Worry  \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e *Worry Free Living* explores every family's daily battles with stress from three perspectives - how it affects our mind, body, and spirit - and gives readers easy-to-follow plans for finding relief. The authors help parents identify what's bugging their families and how to clarify their worries, sorting them into those they can and cannot do something about. What's more, Cole and Ross have filled various chapters with the latest Back to the Bible research findings from Pamela Ovwigho, PhD - a leading researcher with the Center for Bible Engagement. They also include some of the best insights, advice, and treatment options from a variety of medical professionals. Most importantly, they explain everything within the understanding of a Master Creator, God, who is the ultimate Counselor and Healer.  \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e Ideal for individual use and group study, this resource helps readers:  \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e 1. Uncover the most common worries and stress-points of men, women, kids, and \"twenty-somethings\" in our care  \u003cbr\u003e 2. Become self-aware: evaluating the stress in our households and plotting realistic steps toward change  \u003cbr\u003e 3. Reach out to those we love-from worried spouses and in-laws to teens and young children  \u003cbr\u003e 4. Understand the difference between the mind (what we think) and the brain (the physical processes of chemical reactions) ... and how they contribute to worry  \u003cbr\u003e 5. Learn to de-stress our thinking and calm down our bodies  \u003cbr\u003e 6. Give up unhealthy religiosity-such as the false belief that \"worrying is a sign that we lack faith\"  \u003cbr\u003e 7. Reject the myth that we are in control and learn to take Jesus at His word: \"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest\" (Matthew 11:28).  \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e In the words of Dr. Archibald Hart (one of the experts interviewed in this book), \"You must come down from the 'hills' of stress and into the 'valleys' of rest on a daily basis.\" Our bodies are not designed for a continual state of fear, worry, and anxiety - but instead for continual tranquility with short bursts of adrenaline. *Worry Free Living* shows moms, dads, caregivers, and ministers alike how to break the cycle of unnecessary suffering and find peace in Christ.","brand":"Koorong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51572362019103,"sku":"9781780782263","price":19.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8981\/8143\/files\/9781780782263_921626.jpg?v=1769389350"},{"product_id":"amazing-grace-386036","title":"Amazing Grace","description":"This vivid biography tells afresh the life story of William Wilberforce (1759-1833), the statesman whose profound Christian convictions compelled him to campaign against the slave trade in Georgian Britain - a two decade struggle that led to the abolition of slavery in British territory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmazing Grace tells the story of the remarkable life of the abolitionist William Wilberforce (1759 -1833). 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