Your Only Comfort: Devotions for Hope in Suffering

Your Only Comfort: Devotions for Hope in SufferingBeloved nineteenth century pastor Charles Spurgeon wrestled with dark depression, debilitating illness, personal sorrow, and ministerial trials. Suffering was not just a component of his lifeit was the dark cloud that hung over all his labors and accomplishments. Yet Spurgeon leaned into the caring hands of his unchanging, compassionate Savior who experienced suffering himself. Your Only Comfort draws from Spurgeons best teachings on suffering to

Liturgies from the Past for the Present

Benjamin Gladd argues that living out God's image means serving as prophets

These he interprets in the light of the fulfillment of the Scriptures and the subsequent fruit of Christ's suffering

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What Happened in the Garden

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The results of the Platinum Study include unexpected truths such as: Being born into wealth is a poor predictor of leadership success One program can set you on the path to leadership It doesn't matter what college you attend A leader's best work never sees the light of day Time-crushed executives are better situated than most to manage their family lives Crisis is the quickest way for a leader to shape an institution Working longer does not mean working better The book examines the different paths to power and describes the essence of leadership and the fundamental traits that distinguish a leader from the pack

It is here and now

I hardly ever so longed to live to God and to be altogether devoted to Him

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In this reliable guide to the major terrain of Pauline scholarship