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    Godly Freedom: Christian Devotional Readings from 1 Corinthians: Ordinary Believer Devotionals, #1
    Godly Freedom: Christian Devotional Readings from 1 Corinthians: Ordinary Believer Devotionals, #1
    Godly Freedom: Christian Devotional Readings from 1 Corinthians: Ordinary Believer Devotionals, #1
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    Godly Freedom: Christian Devotional Readings from 1 Corinthians: Ordinary Believer Devotionals, #1

    By Rebecca Livermore

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    In her dynamic new devotional, Godly Freedom, Bible teacher and bestselling author Rebecca Livermore taps into the truths penned long ago by the Apostle Paul to the church in Corinth.

    To put it bluntly, the Corinthians were a big hot mess. Among other things, they dealt with issues such as:

    *Sexual sin

    *Chaotic worship

    *Lawsuits between believers

    *Many other types of division

    Paul caught wind of the troubles, and wrote them a very straightforward letter -- which we now know as the book of 1 Corinthians -- to deal with the issues.

    When you consider what a mess the church in Corinth was, it's easy to stand in judgment of them -- until you realize that they were people just like us.

    That's the bad news.

    The good news is that the principles laid out in the 24 devotionals in this book provide modern day applications to the truths laid out in 1 Corinthians. Applying these lessons will keep you from making the mistakes the Corinthians made.

    Each devotional includes a passage of Scripture from 1 Corinthians, a story or illustration related to the Scripture, a prayer, and suggestions for applying the truths.

    This book will take you on a journey -- a journey to Corinth, but even more importantly, a journey to becoming a more mature believer in Jesus. It is for any Christian that desires a closer walk with God.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOrdinary Believer
    Release dateOct 19, 2015
    ISBN9781519943217
    Godly Freedom: Christian Devotional Readings from 1 Corinthians: Ordinary Believer Devotionals, #1
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    Rebecca Livermore

    Rebecca Livermore is a bestselling author, blogger, and the cofounder of Ordinary Believer, a ministry focused on helping "everyday" Christians apply biblical truths in meaningful ways. She has been married to her husband, Chuck, for more than 30 years and is the mother of two young adults who affectionately nicknamed her, "Hot Rod Mama."

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      Godly Freedom - Rebecca Livermore

      Introduction

      This book is meant to take you on a journey – a journey to Corinth, but even more importantly, a journey to becoming a more mature believer in Jesus.

      About the Book of 1 Corinthians

      Corinthians was one of the 13 letters written by the Apostle Paul. He wrote it to a church that he established in the city of Corinth, which, to put it bluntly, was a big hot mess. Among other things, they were dealing with issues such as:

      * Sexual sin

      *Chaotic worship

      *Lawsuits between believers

      *Many other types of division

      Paul caught wind of the troubles, and wrote them a very straightforward letter (which we now know as the book of 1 Corinthians) to deal with the issues.

      About this Book

      I titled this book, Godly Freedom because I wanted to deal with the misconception that many Christians have when it comes to godliness. At least on a subconscious level, some Christians believe that being godly is similar to wearing a straightjacket, and living a lifestyle that is restrictive in such a way that it’s hard to even breath.

      True godliness, however, brings freedom.

      I wrote about the merging of freedom and godliness in the book of 1 Corinthians in many of the devotionals in this book.

      For example, in the devotional, To the Glory of God, I shared about how I was in bondage to jealousy and how I broke free of that (and how you can, too). In the Spirit of Love and Gentleness, I wrote about my tendency to judge others, and how the Holy Spirit has tempered that, through the words found in 1 Corinthians 4:20. And in Victory over Temptation, I share how we can be free from any temptation that comes our way, regardless of its intensity.

      A key point that comes up multiple times in the book of 1 Corinthians (and therefore in this book as well) is that in spite of our freedom, the godly thing to do is to, when appropriate, use restraint as a means of loving others.

      This Book is For You If. . .

      The entire line of Ordinary Believer books are written for. . . ordinary believers. Our books are practical in nature and get to the heart of what it means to live the Christian life. While ministry professionals who have advanced theological degrees may well enjoy and benefit from our books, they were written by and for laity – Christians who love Jesus and the Bible, but may or may not have attended seminary, and probably aren’t fluent in Greek or Hebrew.

      If that describes you, you’ll likely benefit from our books, as well as the content published on our website, OrdinaryBeliever.com.

      About the Author (an Ordinary Believer)

      Rebecca Livemore has been a freelance writer since 1993. She started off writing for Christian publications such as Discipleship Journal and Pray! Magazine, as well as many homeschool publications. In 2006, she shifted her writing focus to the Web, and in June of 2014 released her first Kindle book.

      Her initial Kindle books were focused on business and personal development topics. The middle of 2015 she felt God stirring her heart to return to her Christian writing roots. As she wrote this book, she felt like she was returning to her true calling as a writer, and while she may continue to write in a variety of genres, you can expect to see many other Christian titles among her works.

      Rebecca and her husband, Chuck, founded Ordinary Believer in August, 2015 They came up with the name because they are, indeed, ordinary believers. They don’t have advanced theological degrees, but simply love Jesus and the Bible The key message of Ordinary Believer is that every believer is qualified to share the love and truth of Jesus with others. While we each have faults and are, well, ordinary, we serve an extraordinary God that is able to take our sometimes messy lives and feeble attempts to serve Him, and turn them into something beautiful.

      How to Use This Book

      While this book is indeed a quick read, it’s meant to be read slow, and savored. There are 25 devotionals, so if you read one a day, taking one day off each week, it will take you approximately a month to go through.

      The best way to get the most out of this book is to incorporate a quiet time into your daily routine. There’s no one-size-fits-all way of having a quiet time, so the suggestions below, are just suggestions. If you’re newer to quiet times, you may want to initially precisely follow what I outline below, and then tweak it to your preferences.

      Step 1: Establish a time and place for your quiet time.

      One of the best ways to form a daily quiet time habit is to have a set time and place for your quiet time. Many people recommend having your quiet time first thing in the morning, which is my practice. Your circumstances may require you to have your quiet time before bed, or during your lunch break.

      The important thing is not when or where, but that you find a time that works for you and stick with it as much as possible.

      Step 2: Choose your materials.

      In this case, the main material that you need is this book. If desired, you may want to also use a journal, meditation music, and a hot cup of coffee. Of course, you may also want to have a Bible nearby so you can look up additional Scriptures, or read the verses included in the devotionals in context.

      Again, there is no one right way to do this. Decide what works best for you, and make sure to have your needed materials handy when it’s

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