Bøger af Fran Rogers

How many goals do we set in a lifetime? How many do we actually reach? The Christian worldview is one that sees goals based on what has been accomplished for us by our Creator and Redeemer. God has a purpose for His creation. He has a plan. He has set the goal, and by His plan in Christ, brings us to Himself. As we live in anticipation of reaching this goal, it affects all that we think, say and do, making our pilgrimage here a joy and glory to Him.

Are you struggling? Are you anxious? Do you feel defeated or alone, even though you have accomplished much in your life? Are you happy with what you have, or do you constantly have to replace these things with new ones? Is there always another plateau you have to reach? Do the things that you own give you peace?What is there that we can see and touch that will not eventually lose its attraction and value, erode or fade away? Is there anything in this world that lasts forever? What can we take out of this world when we die? What is the use of all that we know and live by? If we live long enough we realize that most of what we learn and do as children and adults are useless past this life.In this little book, we see three things that Jesus taught His disciples, things that are related to eternity, things for now and in the next life. For all who hear and adhere to His teachings, He gives assurance of a life beyond this one, an eternal life with Him and God, the Father. We find in these things an unexpected reality of true life now and forever. Belief and values are established in what He lived and taught so that we may be living free in Christ from the anxiety of this world.First things that last forever are simple but there is a profound knowledge in these things. If we know them and meditate upon them we realize that these are things that we live by here, the spiritual things that will eventually transition us to an eternal glory where God is all that we need.

Do you ever wonder at the power of prayer? Do you know of answers to prayer that God has given to others? How do we know how to pray? The Bible, God's Holy Word, is the best reference to these questions. From the Old Testament through the New we have events, prayers, and revelation of God in the prayers themselves and in His answers. In this offering of forty-two prayers are enlightenment and encouragement to trust the God of the Bible (Yahweh) to hear and answer our prayers. Some of these are still relevant to our generation as we, His people, know and trust the same God to whom these prayers were offered centuries ago. If you want to strengthen your prayer life, these prayers will aid you and enable you to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

"Terrifying" and "verifying" are two words that could be used to describe the extremes that are revealed in Andrew Murray's book on Humility. "Terrifying" is the thought of the nature of pride in the human life. "Verifying" is the reality of the supernatural work of God's Spirit that overcomes pride in the heart, so that a person can live in the new state of humility. The purpose for Christ's humility and sacrifice was to bring this humility from heaven to earth. Twenty years of reading and studying Murray's book led the author of A Broad Review to share how the important truths of his teachings have affected her own life, and to challenge others to embrace these truths as God's way of working in their lives. In each of the twelve chapters, emphasis is placed on the most strategic lessons with the encouragement to memorize certain truths that will apply to any generation. For the author, the most memorable thought from Murray's book was, "Accept every humiliation; look upon every fellow-man who tries or vexes you, as a means of grace to humble you."

Those who are familiar with The Holy Bible speak of it as the Word of God. From cover to cover the writers of this volume of sixty-six books attest to its author, God, Himself. In this second book of the series, What the Holy Bible Says about The Word of God, has references from Genesis to Revelation that speak of the Word of God with questions that will enlighten those who find the answers in the references. Each one draws us closer to Him to know who He is, His work in His creation and purpose in the lives of His people. This ten-month devotional study can be used as a personal search or a group study that will transform and conform the reader to the image of Christ.

"Then spoke Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that follows me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life." John 8:12 Light is a precious commodity that God's creatures sometimes take for granted. As we open, read, and study His Word, we learn about two kinds of light. There is a physical light provided by the natural power of the sun or the artificial light that enables us to see those things that are apparent with good eyesight. Then, there is a spiritual light that enables those, who are born into God's family by the power of His Spirit, to see things that are not visible to the naked eye. To discern both the physical and spiritual things wisely we need proper light. This ten-week devotional study will take the reader from Genesis to Revelation using all the Biblical texts of the King James Version that include the word "light." From the beginning of the Old Testament to the ending of the New Testament we find the source of light, the reason for light, the power of light, and more than you will expect, in one study. Available in print and Kindle, this is the first of the series What the Holy BIBLE Says. If you want to be enlightened through your sense of physical sight, open God's Word with this study, and you will learn more of God's power in the spiritual light that he gives us as His children. Invite others to join you in a group study if you want more insight and joy as you search God's Word, for He enlightens us individually, so as to share with others. There is no commentary with this study, but the prayer of the author that you will find guidance from the Holy Spirit through the study of God's Word for your understanding. You might also consider reading The Garden of GOD'S WORD The Purpose and Delight of BIBLE STUDY, by the same author. This book and others from Father and Family Books are published for the express purpose of proclaiming the legacy of God's kingdom majority of proceeds from sales will be used for local and universal missions and charity. As one who knows of this legacy, you will not only be growing in your faith but also enabling others to know how to use both physical and spiritual eyes to learn the truths of God's Word.

"He began to notice many changes in his life and his acts of goodness; he had a sense of humility, instead of pride; kindness where there had always been contention; generosity in place of greed; compassion where there had always been apathy or contempt for his fellowman." (The Old Man) "The Lord said to me, "At the end of each day bring me all your thoughts from that day in a bucket. This will be your test of how much you have of heaven." (Heaven in a Bucket) Michael plans his life around his desire to see the world, but in the wake of his dream coming true, he encounters something greater, beyond what he had imagined. Each story in this series of Little Books About the Magnitude of God reveals the powerful working of His grace in different hearts and lives. From Stan who loses the loss of his legs and arms, to Sarah, who loses her husband, and from others in these short stories, there is encouragement to the reader to see God's working of grace in their own lives.

Are you down and out, or are you up and about? Have you crashed, or are you soaring? Are you burned out, weary of well doing, without any sense of reward? Are you living in your own strength, or in the power of the God who created you? We see God revealed when Jesus lived here among men. He often asked the question, "What do you want me to do for you?" This important question is real today because the needs of man never change. In a world where humans attempt to live successfully by their own standards and power, we are in constant need of knowledge and strength beyond our own. We are taught by man that the more we work the greater will be our rewards. We try one thing and then another to find that deal that will make us special and wear ourselves out in the process. Then, we either give up or try something new. You may continue to ask, "What is God's plan for me?" If you are at this point, be encouraged that your Creator has the spreadsheet, and desires to show you what He can do for you, what He planned for you before the foundation of the world; so amazing that only He can do these things in you and through you. He speaks these words of truth and power in the Holy Bible and invites you to read and learn what He wants to do in your heart and life. We can see God's purpose in His Word. Here you will learn how to find God's will for you. What we read and study will either keep us down or raise us to new heights that we can never reach on our own. Meditation on God's word is the practice of those who know the supernatural power of the Spirit of Christ working in their minds and hearts. Through the printed word of God and the power of His Holy Spirit, He informs, reforms, transforms, conforms and performs in such a way that is beyond man's understanding. Here is profound knowledge of God's purpose for His creation. Seventy-seven years has brought the author of The Garden to share how God works even to old age in those who "wait on the Lord for His strength, so as to soar, to run and not be weary; to walk and not faint." She invites you to open your Bible and discover the delights of our Father's house and garden. Should we combine all our imaginations all that we could ask for or think of we would still come short of what He has prepared for us and waits to give us. "The garden of God's Word is a taste of what is to come in our inheritance and is a continual reminder that this wilderness is only temporary. His plans to bring us to an eternal paradise will not fail." The Garden of GODS' WORD

Who would ever consider serving others as being the most fulfilling role in life? Being a caregiver far outweighs other opportunities in this life and lays up treasures for us in heaven. When we think of how much the Lord gave for us, what more can we do than give all that we are for those we love. When we find ourselves in the place of service, the Lord gives the provisions that are needed. He does not call us, expecting that we can handle this role on our own, but it is a time to experience His presence, His wisdom, and His strength. As our needs draw us closer to Him, we not only see that we "do what we have to do," but that we do more than we thought we could do. TWO FULL PLATESHow does a woman with a selfish, rebellious, and domineering spirit, learn to handle adversities? When things don't work as she plans the author of TWO FULL PLATES comes face to face, not only with her own failures and disabilities, but she encounters the God who planned and created all things, providing for all that she needs for herself and those she loves. The author of TWO FULL PLATES had to learn how to deal with not just one full plate, but with two, and sometimes more. She found that in her own strength she was as handicapped as those for whom she had to care. In her life as a caregiver for her children, her grandchildren, her father as he was dying of cancer, her mother with Alzheimer's disease, and her husband, who had to have a leg amputated, her whole life was changed, not just because she was the one on whom the responsibilities fell, but because she began to see that God had been preparing her for this as her main role in life She has been enabled to see His hand at work throughout her life for the role as a caregiver the work that has become the joy of her life. God has in the process revealed Himself as the great Caregiver, from whom she has learned to care for others. She witnesses of the power that Jesus Christ has given, that is beyond her own abilities. In this book she not only shares her experiences, but also encourages others who are faced with this role. This book, the first in the series of Little Books About the Magnitude of God, is the foundation for the other books that witness to the presence and power of God in the daily life of a follower of Christ, whatever the circumstances. As the series expresses, this book and others in this series are longer than an article, but not as long as a regular length book; some could be read in one sitting.The majority of the proceeds from this and other books by this author will be given to charity and missions under the ministry of Father and Family Books Proclaiming the Legacy of God's

In One Month to LIVE, the author recounts the events of the three weeks in which she walked through the valley of the shadow of death with her dad as he was dying of cancer. There was an amazing presence of the Spirit of the Lord with them. It was as if heaven was opened to reveal the glory to which He was bringing this man. She saw her father gradually relinquish all his thoughts and hopes to his heavenly Father. There was never such a love between father and daughter as when he was totally dependent on God, her and their family. Time and love took on a different meaning, bringing her afterward, to treasure each day without fear of the future. This was her first book, written twenty-two years ago. Many others have been written since then and published to the witness of God's grace and presence in the life of His children.

Where Jesus Is -- 30 days of verses from the Bible describing the nature of Christ living in the believer -- a tool for followers of Christ for meditation and memorization.