This study considers the nature of gift-giving in early-modern England - looking at what gifts were, how they were offered and received, and what did they mean politically under the different monarchs of the 16th and 17th centuries.

What are spiritual gifts? Storms has spent several decades teaching on the topic of the spiritual gifts and equipping believers in the faithful practice of God's gifts. Yet there remains a great deal of confusion about the nature of the gifts and how they best function in the body of Christ. In this comprehensive guide to the spiritual gifts, Storms addresses the many bizarre and misleading interpretations while confronting the tendency to downplay the urgency of spiritual gifts for Christian living and ministry. He explains how spiritual gifts--both the more miraculous and the everyday--are given to build up the body of Christ. God has graciously provided these "manifestations of the Spirit" so that believers might encourage, edify, strengthen, instruct, and console one another, all with a view to an ever-increasing, incremental transformation into the image of Jesus Christ. Throughout this guide, Sam Storms unpacks the glorious truth that there is a supernatural and divine energy or power that fills and indwells the body and soul of every Christian believer. Understanding Spiritual Gifts is useful as a reference to address common questions about the gifts, but it also serves as a training manual for using and exercising the gifts in ministry. It is perfect for any individual or group who wants to grow in their understanding of spiritual gifts for today.

The nine gifts of the Spirit can be consolidated into three different categories. The reason that they can be consolidated into these categories, is because each of the gifts categorized, do something similar. The second of the three categories, are what we call the power gifts. The reason we call them the power gifts, is because each one of these gifts, do something. The gifts that fall into this category are; the gift of special faith, gifts of healings, and the working of miracles. This book looks at how each of these gifts operate.

Oftentimes, even when we know our spiritual gifts, questions remain about how to best use them. Reading Releasing the Power of Your Spiritual Gifts results in a life lived with more impact, fulfillment, and joy as the reader begins to utilize their spiritual gift in daily life. Pastor Mark Stewart's careful, doctoral-level study of spiritual gifts and thorough explanation of their biblical origin will aid every reader in his or her quest to know and use their gifts in a way that further ignites their zeal for Christianity and grows the body of Christ. A reader will not only learn his or her spiritual gifts but will know how to position him- or herself in ministry in ways that grow connection and builds the Church.

Science has taught us that giving to others can actually make us happier than spending that same amount of money on yourself --gifting makes everyone happier and makes the world a better place. In this book, you will find out how to: -Look like the most caring & thoughtful member of the family, even if you're not -Get inside the recipient's head, so it's easy to find relevant gifts -Effortless ideas to make the gifting experience more exciting -Save time and stress when you find presents to buy, that you almost know are going to be positively received -How to make the fun of gift giving on Christmas last longer than just the morning by creating competition -Find out why some humorous gifts don't even get a chuckle -Find out what the people close to you really want? -Should you buy one big gift or multiple small ones? -Ways to buy gifts that are much more personal -How to prevent some unequal exchanges of gifts -Replace Secret Santa with something worth doing -Find gifts that keep on giving all year long -How to avoid the worst possible presents you can give ...and much, much more!

Henry Ford once said, "Whether you think you can, or think you can't ...you're right." This one-of–a kind ebook addresses what matters most as it relates to your success in life. It will guide you to develop a positive attitude, reduce stress, attack your fears and keep your passion alive! In The Power of AttitudeMac Anderson, takes you on a journey of personal discovery in this powerful, beautifully designed gift book. It will help you manage your energy levels, keep your soul alive, take new paths, reduce stress, attack your fears, and hang on when the storms blow through.

The world's religions affirm it to be so and recent research across a number of disciplines tell us that "Helping others not only benefits those we assist but is good for us as well." The recent and astonishingly generous outpouring of help and donations in response to the earthquake in Haiti is a clear demonstration of this phenomenon, but what if we could be convinced to make helping others a way of life, even when times are hard? Post is author of the widely praised Why Good Things Happen to Good People Filled with inspirational anecdotes about the transformative power of doing good The author is a leader in the study of altruism, compassion, and love as well as the President of the Institute for Research on Unlimited Love Beautiful packaging, ideal for gift giving The Hidden Gifts of Helping Others will leave you with the unshakable feeling that the world is an essentially good place.