Writing from her personal experience, Miranda Holden shows that nurturing an authentic soul life brings a level of power, wisdom, strength and vision beyond what is commonly available, and that it can transform a life of struggle into one of exceptional ease, depth and joy. She sets out to communicate in a very accessible way ideas and methods that would otherwise take years of meditation, wading through mystic texts and many, many hours of therapy. Accessing the spirit within can provide us with peace, true stability and meaning in a fast changing world where business, conventional religion and family life are fast being altered beyond recognition.

Over 345,000 women attended the 2001 Women of Faith conferences and experienced the fun, fellowship, and excitement for which the conference is widely known. Now, Women of Faith is offering the core message of the six dynamic speakers, in a Bible study for group or personal use. This unique application guide will include an outline of the talk given, excerpts from the talk that lead into questions for reflection or study, Bible references that delve deeper into the topic of dicussion, and a life application section. Each of the WOF speakers offers unique perspective and insight that will touch every woman at any point on the journey to becoming a more whole woman with a vital, living faith. Topics and speakers are: Sheila Walsh: Boundless Love Patsy Clairmont: Fearless Love Thelma Wells: Lavish Love Barbara Johnson: Stubborn Love Marilyn Meberg: Outlandish Love Luci Swindoll: Intentional Love

Clark H. Pinnock (1937–2010) was arguably one of the most noted, productive, and provocative Christian theologians in North American evangelical Christianity in the late twentieth century. Considering how challenging he is to classify and yet how significant his work has been, Pinnock should be widely studied today. However, for many, their first introduction to Pinnock’s writing is facilitated through various critical sources. For too long, Pinnock’s theology has been stuck within the confines of tired stereotypes and overly simplistic summaries. Andrew Ray Williams, then, gives Pinnock a fresh and fair hearing, outlining some of his major themes while also providing an accessible point of entry into his theology. In doing so, this book is usable and profitable for both longtime fans as well as critics of Pinnock, while also offering first-time readers of Pinnock an open-minded position from which to read him.

Our faith begins and ends with the love of God. In the face of life's struggles, how deeply we need to trust in a love greater than ourselves-a love we can count on to hold us, to never let us go, and to instill in us a worth that our best efforts can never earn and our worst failings can't diminish.That's the love God has for you. It's a love that delights in you, cherishes the simple things that give you joy, meets you in the sorrows no one else can touch, and whispers your name in unguarded, unexpected moments. No one else knows you like your heavenly Father, and no one else loves you as wisely, powerfully, and completely.With sensitivity and insight, Women of Faith authors share devotional reflections on the character of God's heart. Distilled from the Bible's timeless truths and the experiences of everyday life, these meditations are like precious notes from your Father revealing the nature of his love for you. It's a love that is . . .Boundless-overflowing toward you with no danger of ever running outFearless-unafraid of the worst in you, confident of the best in youStubborn-refusing to ever give up on youLavish-holding back nothing of its best treasures from youOutlandish-proving its character in wild, impossible waysIntentional-devoting its every act to your highest goodIn the words of Sheila Walsh, "Our prayer as we sat down to write this book to you was that you would know you are loved--boundlessly, fearlessly, stubbornly, lavishly, outlandishly, intentionally--by the God of the universe, the One who created you and calls you by name.

Boundless Love provides a detailed survey of the scholarship on Luke 15:11-32, the parable of the Prodigal Son--arguably the best loved and most familiar of Jesus' parables. Readers will find key insights regarding the teachings of the parable from leading experts on the Gospels including William Barclay, Kenneth Bailey, Fred Craddock, Luke Timothy Johnson, Henri Nouwen, Pheme Perkins, and N.T. Wright. Part I of this volume offers students of the Bible a firm grasp on the scholarly consensus regarding the parable's historical, literary, and theological contexts, as well as its wide-ranging applicability in today's world. Part II focuses on the exploration of the parable's potential contributions in discussions of reconciliation and draws on the insights of authors such as Annie Dillard, Sam Keen, Desmond Tutu, and Miroslav Volf. Boundless Love is thoroughly accessible and will appeal to both general readers and specialists.

Do you want a marriage that lasts well beyond the national average of seven years and exceeds your expectations of love and intimacy? Do you aspire to have a relationship that brings you closer to God, builds you up, and encourages you to be a better person? In Boundless Love: Healing Your Marriage Before It Begins, down to earth book authors and married couple Javier and Christina Llerena share their expertise from facilitating over 1,000 individuals preparing for marriage. In an intimate account of their relationship--one that has been transformed through faith--they reveal life-changing lessons they have learned as they almost ended their marriage after their second child. Whether you are single, dating, engaged, or married, Boundless Love provides you with a spiritually-based path with clear cut steps on: How to navigate modern-day dating and create a faith-filled courtship How to create healthy boundaries with yourself, your partner, friends, and family members How to stop your childhood from sabotaging your relationship and find opportunities for growth How to leverage your faith to make optimal life decisions with prayer and spiritual discernment How to surrender one's need to be right to trust one's spouse and God's will. If you want to build your marriage upon faith and like helpful examples, detailed action steps, with a touch of humor, you will love Christina and Javier's powerful path to putting faith at the center of your marriage. Boundless Love kickstarts your faith and reveals that what God has in store for your marriage is far better than anything you can create or imagine on our own. Read this book and unlock the healing power of faith in your relationship today!

Gloria is a woman of great faith and many dreams. Her life has been full of pain and sadness from her early years in Puerto Rico when she loses her loving father at five years of age. Providence guides her to an orphanage where she finds love and a family. She grows into a humble woman full of ambitions, but is derailed as she meets the love of her life, an alcoholic. From then on her life becomes a struggle for survival as she becomes a single mother of three children and has no support from the father. She dreams of a better life for herself and the children who suffer from malnutrition and other ailments. She also becomes sick and on the verge of dying, recovers and is able to make her dreams of a better life a reality, as she comes to America.