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LOADED WITH BENEFITS

LOADED WITH BENEFITSLOADED WITH BENEFITS (book)

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This book encourages Christians who may be struggling in the current economy. Even those who are not in the midst of a struggle will find this book to be very uplifting. In this remarkable book, the authors stress that many Christians are living significantly below their privilege of being a member of the "Royal Priesthood." The authors say: "Many Christians live as if Christ came, died and was resurrected, and said, 'I've done My part, I've given you eternal life, you are on your own now, do the best that you can, and I'll see you in Heaven.'" The book is subtitled "Living the Believer's Life of Privilege: Ten Weeks of Personal Study" and points believers to the Scriptures that speak of God's presence with them in this journey, so that the Scriptures can encourage believers. The authors draw on their collective teaching experiences by making this book a systematic teaching tool that facilitates learning and daily applications.
LOADED WITH BENEFITS JOURNAL

LOADED WITH BENEFITS JOURNALLOADED WITH BENEFITS JOURNAL (book)

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This is a companion journal to the book “LOADED WITH BENEFITS, Living the Believer’s Life of Privilege: Ten Weeks of Personal Study” (ISBN 978-0-557-04460-3). It contains reflections from the book combined with inspirational Scriptures for daily meditation. In this journal you will record your personal thoughts and insights as you meditate on the Scriptures each day, finding joy, peace and hope, as you reap the “benefits” of God’s favor on your life. You will be encouraged daily as God shows you great and mighty things from His Word.
EXCERPT..Resting In God In Times of Adversity... [Reprinted from the book LOADED WITH BENEFITS by Ollie and Daisy Buckner; copyright © 2009; Published by Lulu.com. Reprinted with permission.] "These things I have spoken unto you, that in Me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world" (John 16:33). We find in the above passage from John 16:33, the assurance that no matter what kinds of adversities are brought our way by the world, we can triumph over them through Christ Jesus. We know, according to Romans 8:37: "In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us." In all things we are victorious, "For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith" (I John 5:4). In times of adversity, we must remember that our strength is in God, our Father. In the words of Psalm 34:19: "Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all." Although trouble will come, in the midst of the trials, God is there and He will deliver His own. Though we may be in a situation where we cannot see a way out, we must be thankful that in Jesus, there is always a "way." We must trust in Him completely; and, "lean not to our own understanding," knowing that if we "acknowledge Him in all of our ways, He will direct our path" (Proverbs 3:5-6). We must turn every burden and care over to Him, and rest in the assurance given to us in Isaiah 54:17: "No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD." God tells us in Psalm 91:11: "He shall give His angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways." We are also told in Isaiah 43:1-2: "Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee." Our Father is all bountiful and all sufficient. He is ever present, the same yesterday, today, and forevermore. God is our hiding place and He will preserve us from trouble. His name is a strong tower, and the righteous who run to Him will be safe in Him. When we are clothed in righteousness, having our hope in God, we can rest assured that He will deliver us from every evil work. The LORD will hear us and save us. We find these words in Isaiah 59:1: "The LORD's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither His ear heavy, that it cannot hear." We do not have to wait until the battle is over to shout! We can shout now! We know that in Christ we are already victorious.
BIOGRAPHY OF AUTHORS- Ollie and Daisy Buckner are co-laborers for Christ who have been married for over 25 years and reside in Marietta, Georgia. They have served together as Bible Study Teachers for their local church. Ollie is a former Navy Officer and Naval ROTC Instructor. Ollie studied Mechanical Engineering at Prairie View A & M University in Texas and completed the Executive MBA Program at Kennesaw State University in Georgia. He is also a retired corporate manager who spends his time doing volunteer work in service to our Lord. Ollie serves on the Board of Directors of a Christian based non-profit Learning Center. Daisy Buckner is a lifelong educator who has had over 25 years of experience in teaching Mathematics. She studied Mathematics Education at South Carolina State University and did further studies at the University of South Carolina. Daisy is currently a Mathematics Professor at a local university. She is also a member of a Christian Speakers' Network. Daisy has delivered encouraging words from "The Word" at church retreats and other church events.
REVIEW- "LOADED WITH BENEFITS is a practical, workable, guide for life, filled with spiritual references, and is a resource that is very easy to use. It is very inspirational and is a hope builder, with a biblical approach to solving personal and professional dilemmas. It is a step-by-step teaching tool that makes for easy learning and easy daily applications." – Reverend Stoney Daggett, STD, DD, Pastor, Bethel A.M.E. Church, Kennett Square, PA
REVIEW-"Empowering! Inspirational! Informative! A must read book for any born-again believer who wishes to enrich his/her walk with God! The book LOADED WITH BENEFITS is a very powerful tool, which will help equip any believer to walk in the fullness of God." – Reverend Angela D. Jackson, ThA, New Hope Christian Fellowship Ministries, Marietta, GA
REVIEW-"LOADED WITH BENEFITS is a very powerful and doctrinally sound book for the believer on living the victorious Christian life." –Reverend Frank Lewis, ThD, Pastor, Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Roswell, GA