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- How Temporary Hardships Prepare Us for Our Eternal Home
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"The God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast." 1 Peter 5:10
Suffering comes to us all. It may be disease or debilitation, pain or persecution. Our difficulties may be invisible to others or impossible to hide. Sometimes we suffer because of our Christian witness. Other times it's simply part of living in a fallen world. But suffering affects us all, in ways we don't always anticipate.
Christians today are often not prepared to suffer well and have a short-sighted view of pain and trials. Ken Boa shows how God uses suffering to shape his children for eternity and to grow them in Christlike character. The book of 1 Peter tells us suffering is both a guarantee and comparatively brief; we shouldn't be surprised when it comes to us. The nature of our affliction is not as important as our response to it. God is at work through our hardships and wants to use them to prepare us for eternal life.
Suffering can make us bitter or better. Rediscover living hope, present joy, and a glorious future.
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- Narrated by: Al Sanders
- Length: 3 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 77
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 68
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 63
For most of us, fear is something we try to avoid. And fearing God hardly sounds like an occasion for joy. But Jerry Bridges shows how the fear of the Lord is actually the key that opens the door to a life of true knowledge, wisdom, blessing, and joy. We all want a deeper, more intimate relationship with God - one that's characterized by joy. But how does fearing God lead to joy? After all, aren't we supposed to love him and live in intimate relationship with him?
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2 out of 5 stars
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Incomplete, even though it's advertised as unabridged
- By DamagesFan on 05-06-19
By: Jerry Bridges
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The Power of Suffering
- Strengthening Your Faith in the Refiner's Fire
- By: John MacArthur
- Narrated by: Maurice England
- Length: 4 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 71
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 59
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 61
Why does God allow suffering? In today’s world of convenience and comfort, suffering can seem senseless. This idea has even crept into the church, where many believe that if we make the right choices and do the right things, pain can be avoided. So it’s little wonder that when we do encounter tough situations, we face even tougher questions: Why does God allow suffering? Where is God when I’m hurting?
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2 out of 5 stars
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Tone deaf and shaming
- By M.L. on 02-12-17
By: John MacArthur
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God's Grace in Your Suffering
- By: David Powlison
- Narrated by: David Cochran Heath
- Length: 2 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 31
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 27
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Story5 out of 5 stars 27
There are never quick fixes or easy answers when it comes to suffering. But even when we can’t immediately see God’s hand - when the struggle is hard and painful - he is working. Weaving together Scripture, personal stories, and the words of the classic hymn “How Firm a Foundation”, David Powlison brings an experienced counselor’s touch to exploring how God enters into our sufferings, helping us see God working in our own particular struggles - and discover how God’s grace goes deeper than we could ever imagine.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Helpful Scripture based encouragement
- By Backyard mechanic on 05-30-21
By: David Powlison
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Praying
- Finding Our Way Through Duty to Delight
- By: J. I. Packer, Caroline Nystrom
- Narrated by: Rob Lamont
- Length: 2 hrs and 15 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 76
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 61
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 61
Is praying a duty or a delight? J. I. Packer and Carolyn Nystrom say that it's both; an essential, expected practice as a follower of Christ, but also a privilege and joy. As we start out learning to pray properly, however, the delight often seems to be missing. Here is practical help for active, honest praying that involves all of who we are - heart, hands and head - and moves us to deeper obedience, joy and intimacy with our Father.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Abridged, Heck
- By R.K. Herrell on 11-13-15
By: J. I. Packer, and others
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Preparing for Heaven
- What Dallas Willard Taught Me About Living, Dying, and Eternal Life
- By: Gary Black Jr., Richard J. Foster - foreword
- Narrated by: Jim Denison
- Length: 10 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 36
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 35
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Story5 out of 5 stars 35
In his acclaimed books, renowned writer, speaker, and philosophy professor Dallas Willard explored the nature of Christian life in God's Kingdom. Yet one topic remained undisclosed: Willard's understanding of heaven and eternal life. In the months before his death, Willard engaged in moving and insightful conversations about the meaning of life and the life to come with close friend and theologian Gary Black, Jr. These inspiring dialogues were steeped in biblical theology as well as practical wisdom grounded in the here-and-now.
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5 out of 5 stars
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preparing fir heaven
- By Colin C. on 09-21-21
By: Gary Black Jr., and others
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On Birth
- How to Find God, Book 1
- By: Timothy Keller
- Narrated by: Sean Pratt
- Length: 1 hr and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 19
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 18
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Story5 out of 5 stars 18
Significant events such as birth, marriage, and death are milestones in our lives in which we experience our greatest happiness and our deepest grief. And so it is profoundly important to understand how to approach and experience these occasions with grace, endurance, and joy. In On Birth, Timothy Keller - theologian and best-selling author - helps us understand both physical and spiritual birth, as well as how baptism connects the two. Keller draws on 45 years as a pastor and a parent to consider what it means to receive a new birth as well as to be reborn.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent! For the seeker & disciple of Jesus.
- By K. Doug Allen on 03-03-20
By: Timothy Keller
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A Godward Heart
- Treasuring the God Who Loves You
- By: John Piper
- Narrated by: David Cochran Heath
- Length: 5 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 35
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 31
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 30
John Piper invites you to experience deeper intimacy with God through these thought-provoking and soul-enriching meditations. Whether you are just discovering the divine richness of Scripture or have long been a passionate student, you’ll find a deeper understanding of God and renewed insight for your journey.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very Inspired
- By andranette hardwick on 12-07-20
By: John Piper
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Born for Significance
- Master the Purpose, Process, and Peril of Promotion
- By: Bill Johnson
- Narrated by: Tim Lundeen
- Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 126
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 99
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Story5 out of 5 stars 98
Every person on the planet was born for significance, created by God to make a difference in his kingdom. Fulfilling God’s purpose is a lifelong endeavor, but it comes with a cost. God is a perfect father who looks for chances to pour blessings into the lives of his children. But he is also a father who loves us and doesn’t want to increase our blessing beyond what we have the heart and maturity to carry well. What does it look like when significance is carried well? God is glorified, we are strengthened, and the people around us benefit.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wow! Loved It!
- By Anonymous User on 04-16-21
By: Bill Johnson
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Momentum
- Pursuing God's Blessings Through the Beatitudes
- By: Colin S. Smith
- Narrated by: Colin S. Smith
- Length: 6 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 31
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 27
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Story5 out of 5 stars 26
Do you know how you want to change but not how to accomplish it? Does the personal transformation you seek feel like a pipe dream? Does the gulf between who you are and who you want to be feel overwhelming? If you are a believer in Christ but feel stuck in your Christian life, this book is for you. Respected pastor and speaker Collin Smith explains how the beatitudes, when rightly understood, are key to making progress in the Christian life.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Life-giving principles shared in a compelling way
- By Sabrina E. on 01-30-19
By: Colin S. Smith
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Stop Calling Me Beautiful
- Finding Soul-Deep Strength in a Skin-Deep World
- By: Phylicia Masonheimer
- Narrated by: Carla Mercer-Meyer
- Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 90
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 74
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Story5 out of 5 stars 74
If you're tired of hearing the watered-down Christian teaching and hungry for a deeper spiritual life - one that gives real answers to your hardest questions - Stop Calling Me Beautiful teaches you how. Jesus doesn't offer a powerless salvation. He makes your brokenness part of his whole redemption story - if you allow him to. Don't settle for a feel-good faith. If you want victory over insecurity, fear, shame, and the circumstances you are facing, it's time to embrace Jesus. All of him.
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5 out of 5 stars
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not what I expected, in a good way!!
- By Kristin on 09-03-20
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Stay Salt
- The World Has Changed: Our Message Must Not
- By: Rebecca Manley Pippert
- Narrated by: Sarah Zimmerman
- Length: 6 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 56
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 46
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Story5 out of 5 stars 46
The world has changed in so many ways, and many of us no longer feel confident when it comes to evangelism, especially with the rise of hostility toward Christian points of view. Keeping quiet is becoming our default position. Yet the world has not changed in one way: It still needs Jesus. Renowned evangelist Becky Pippert draws on decades of conversations about Christianity around the world to call and equip ordinary Christians to share Jesus through their ordinary day-to-day conversations.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Best book on relational evangelism I’ve read
- By Mike on 07-08-20
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What Are You Afraid Of?
- Facing Down Your Fears with Faith
- By: David Jeremiah
- Narrated by: David Jeremiah, Todd Busteed
- Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 117
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 100
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Story5 out of 5 stars 99
For many people worry, anxiety, and fear are constant companions: fear of death, fear of danger, fear of disease. And too often these fears are crippling, keeping us from the lives God has called us to live. But it doesn't have to be that way, says Dr. David Jeremiah. As Christians we have been given all we need in order to face down even the most frightening, unexpected, and overwhelming obstacles in life.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Necessary! it is necessary we face our fears!
- By Rosa Lydick on 09-24-19
By: David Jeremiah
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Hope in Any Crisis
- Stop Fear and Release Release God's Goodness in Uncertain Times
- By: Bill Johnson
- Narrated by: Chris Thom
- Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 21
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 18
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Story5 out of 5 stars 18
Times of disaster are unavoidable. We don’t get to choose whether or not to live in such times. We can only choose what to do with the time that we live. Will we let fear and darkness overwhelm us, or will we choose to shine the light of hope? In Hope in Any Crisis, pastor and best-selling author Bill Johnson reveals the powerful divine protection offered to you as a believer, three responses you can experience in times of uncertainty, and your responsibility to have hope in all things.
By: Bill Johnson
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The Relentless Tenderness of Jesus
- By: Brennan Manning
- Narrated by: Arthur Morey
- Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 43
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 35
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Story5 out of 5 stars 35
Is God a wrathful judge? A gentle healer? A father? Brother? Friend? In The Relentless Tenderness of Jesus, Brennan Manning brings you to a deeper understanding of the true nature of God. Through poignant and unforgettable stories and challenging observations, Manning helps you stretch your mind and reject simplistic explanations of who God really is.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Beautiful, Poetic, Convincing
- By Elizabeth Doonan on 12-03-22
By: Brennan Manning
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- marc edge
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Ken Boa!!!
Ken Boa does an excellent job with his narrative concerning suffering. What a great book for Biblical insight.
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