Bøger af Kurt Bruner

What do we do with a God who calls Himself "e;jealous,"e; who allows suffering in the world, and who promises in His Word to judge everyone on earth? How does that reconcile with the image of God popular in evangelical churches - loving, forgiving, and shepherding us? More importantly, how does a person going through hard times learn to embrace a God who can allow such difficult circumstances? Longtime pastor and director of Open Doors Kurt Bruner explores who God is, how He works in our lives, and how we can see Him at work.

The nightmares have returned. Something, or someone, wants to drag Julia Davidson back into a dreadful conflict she assumed was a distant memory. Was this, like before, the echo of another person's dream? Is she responsible to rescue faces she doesn't recognize but can't forget? Do the murky images suggest she has a part to play in whatever ominous events lie ahead? Things are finally looking up for Matthew Adams. As the top earner at MedCom Associates he has started to crawl out of the financial hole created during his "e;dark days."e; And now, out of the blue, a mysterious woman invites him to join a confidential research initiative. She says it will ease the mounting economic crisis. But at what cost to Matthew's fragile sanity, and his tortured soul? Pastor Alex Ware faces a serious problem. The honeymoon period at Christ Community Church has ended. The finance committee says they can't afford another year of dwindling income and dismal growth. The board wants action, now! Aging parishioners would gladly allocate a portion of their estate to help. But only if Alex stops condemning the transition industry and starts affirming what the Youth Initiative calls "e;our heroic volunteers."e; In Fatherless and Childless, Dr. James Dobson and Kurt Bruner depicted a time in which present-day trends come to sinister fruition. This eagerly awaited conclusion vividly imagines what happens when God's image on earth is exchanged for the horrors of a GODLESS world.

What greater gift can you give your children than one that lasts for eternity? Passing on a heritage of faith to children is an incredible privilege God gives to parents. And now there¿s a tool to help make it easy! Inside the Parents¿ Guide to the Spiritual Growth of Children, yoüll find dozens of simple, practical ways to not only tell you children what you believe, but to show them how to make faith in God part of everyday life. This comprehensive guide includes helpful reference sections, such as ¿The Greatest Gift You Can Give: how to get started, building your confidence, understanding your unique role in the spiritual development of your family ¿Your Children¿s Ages and Stages: developing your children¿s Christian values from birth to adolescence; leading your children to personal, loving relationships with God; using fun, faith-filled activities for each stage of your children¿s development ¿Designing a Plan for Your Family: creating a customized spiritual growth plan for your family based on shared interests and personality types, carving out special teaching times the whole family will enjoy, bringing the Bible into everyday life ¿Practical Questions and Resources: answers to questions parents ask most, additional resources, memory verses, and more Encouraging, empowering, and enlightening, Parents¿ Guide to the Spiritual Growth of Children takes every Christian parent¿s desire to pass their faith along to their children¿and helps put that desire into action.