Soul Matters for the Heart

by Mark Gilroy Communications

• ISBN13: 9781404102057
• ISBN10: 1404102051
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-09-22
• Publisher: J Countryman Books

Summary

Soul Matters for the Heart tackles 40 of the crucial life issues you face, weaving together poignant personal reflection questions, inspirational quotes, real life stories, God's promises, brief-but hard-hitting-Bible studies, practical life application ideas, and prayer starters to help you to discover for yourself how to let you soul take flight and soar! Topics include: When Life Hurts; Forgiving Others; The Power of Words; Money Management; Priorities; Integrity; Blessing Others; Freedom From Fear; and more!

Table of Contents

Introduction	9	(1)
User's Guide	10	(1)
Trusting God	11	(6)
Lesson for Life: Daily Dependence
Real Life: A Feast of Faith by Stan Toler
God's Word	17	(6)
Lesson for Life: The Benefits of God's Word
Real Life: The Bible that Wouldn't Go Away by Lena Hunt Mabra
Gratitude	23	(6)
Lesson for Life: WIIFM?
Real Life: A Note of Thanks by Max Davis
When Life Hurts	29	(6)
Lesson for Life: Wounded Healers
Real Life: Poinsettias in Bloom by Nanette Thorsen-Snipes
Freedom from Fear	35	(6)
Lesson for Life: Baby Steps
Real Life: Faith, Not Fear by Brenda Nixon
God's Power	41	(6)
Lesson for Life: A Paradoxical Power
Real Life: Gustel's Tulips by Pat Butler
Becoming a New Person	47	(6)
Lesson for Life: Do We Really Have a Choice?
Real Life: New Heart, New Eyes by Lee Warren
God's Provision	53	(6)
Lesson for Life: Our Generous Father
Real Life: The Least of These by Nanette Thorsen-Snipes
The Power of Words	59	(6)
Lesson for Life: Not Mere Words
Real Life: Death and Life...by Max Davis
Intercessory Prayer	65	(6)
Lesson for Life: The Intercessor
Real Life: My Little Wooden Cup by Glenda Palmer
Restitution	71	(6)
Lesson for Life: A Bigger Heart
Real Life: Just a Little Lie by Jennifer Johnson
Worship	77	(6)
Lesson for Life: The Way to Worship
Real Life: A Real Bear by Kevin Gallagher
A Parent's Legacy	83	(6)
Lesson for Life: Train Up a Child
Real Life: Just Like My Daddy by Linda Rondeau
Turning to God for Help	89	(6)
Lesson for Life: Sometimes You Have to Pass the Ball
Real Life: No More Tears by Joan Clayton
God's Plan for Your Life	95	(6)
Lesson for Life: One Size Doesn't Fit All
Real Life: When God Says No by Paula L. Silici
Forgiving Others	101	(6)
Lesson for Life: Forgive Us Our Debts
Real Life: The Question that Changed My Life by Kitty Chappell
Giving	107	(6)
Lesson for Life: The Gift of Gluing
Real Life: Sweet Surrender by Therese Marszalek
Living With God During Busy Days	113	(6)
Lesson for Life: Away from the Crowds
Real Life: Sabbath Rest by Jan Wilson
God's Grace	119	(6)
Lesson for Life: Riches of Grace
Real Life: A Special Christmas Story by Joanne Schulte
Money Management	125	(6)
Lesson for Life: Our Daily Bread
Real Life: Drained by Debt by Eileen Key
Serving God	131	(6)
Lesson for Life: The Towel and Basin Society
Real Life: Ministry is More than Clowning Around by Therese Marszalek
Used by God	137	(6)
Lesson for Life: Just As You Are
Real Life: You're So Pretty by Tsgoyna Tanzman
Sharing God's Love	143	(6)
Lesson for Life: Love Each Other
Real Life: The Rocking Chair Girl by Eileen Zygarlicke
Your Future	149	(6)
Lesson for Life: A Future and a Hope
Real Life: Greener Pastures by Garrett Frye
Small Miracles	155	(6)
Lesson for Life: Tender Mercies
Real Life: The Heaven-Sent Cross by Julie Price
Reconciliation	161	(6)
Lesson for Life: Messengers of Peace
Real Life: Years of the Locusts by Nanette Thorsen-Snipes
Hope	167	(6)
Lesson for Life: Reasons to Hope
Real Life: The Yellow Bird by Karen Majoris-Garrison
Blessing Others	173	(6)
Lesson for Life: My Cup Runneth Over
Real Life: Twice Blessed by Kathryn Lay
Life's Storms	179	(6)
Lesson for Life: Joy in a Jail Cell
Real Life: Heroes Among Us by Melinda Lancaster
Sharing Life	185	(6)
Lesson for Life: We Really Do Need Each Other!
Real Life: Something Special in the Dining Room by Joanne Schulte
Attitude	191	(6)
Lesson for Life: Hallmarks of a Great Attitude
Real Life: Love is the Answer by Nanette Thorsen-Snipes
Priorities	197	(6)
Lesson for Life: First Things First
Real Life: This Marine's Wakeup Call by Joe H. Stargel
Integrity	203	(6)
Lesson for Life: A Clear Conscience
Real Life: Worth More Than Gold
Growing Stronger Through Adversity	209	(6)
Lesson for Life: Count It All Joy
Real Life: Paralyzed by Kathryn Lay
Obedience	215	(6)
Lesson for Life: The Obedience of Mary
Real Life: Adoption by Pamela White
God Delivers	221	(6)
Lesson for Life: Hold On
Real Life: One Day by C. Hope Flinchbaugh
True Success	227	(6)
Lesson for Life: A Faithful Heart
Real Life: Worth All the Money in the World by Therese Marszalek
Renewal	233	(6)
Lesson for Life: On the Mountaintop
Real Life: Holy Water by Karen Majoris-Garrison
Eternal Life	239	(8)
Lesson for Life: The Glory of Heaven
Real Life: Our Mansion by Melva Cooper
A Prayer for Your Soul	247	(2)
How to Read and Study the Bible	249	(5)
Acknowledgements	254