Beth Jones

Christianity Today 2025 Award of Merit (Academic Theology)"A theologically sophisticated take on contentious contemporary debates about gender."--Christianity TodayIn recent years, the issue of gender has become a topic of great importance and has generated discussion from the kitchen table to the academy. It is an issue that churches and Christian educational institutions are grappling with as well, since gender is a crucial aspect of identity, affecting how we engage socially and understand our embodiment. Upstream from all these conversations lies a more basic question: What is gender?In Gender as Love, Fellipe do Vale takes a theological approach to understanding gender, employing both biblical exegesis and historical theology and emphasizing the role human love plays in shaping our identities. He engages with and explains current theories and debates, but his approach is unique in that it avoids the present impasse between social constructionist and biological essentialist paradigms. His emphasis is on love as identity forming.This fresh, holistic approach makes an important contribution to the literature and will benefit scholars and students alike. Foreword by Beth Felker Jones.

Do our prayers really make a difference? Isn't God going to do what He Sovereignly wants to do, anyway? What will happen if we don't pray? When it comes to prayer there are so many questions. Often prayer is a last resort when it should be a first resort. Many times our prayers are a form of desperate begging rather than faith-filled petitions that get results. Instinctively we know we should pray and often in a time of crisis we automatically default to prayer, but can we be more effective? The answer is: Yes In Getting a Grip on the Basics of Prayer, author Beth Jones shares her 30+ years of experience in prayer and in teaching the Bible basics to bring us the who, what, when, where, why and how of prayer Prayer doesn't have to be a dutiful or disappointing religious exercise, but rather our prayer life can become one of the most exciting and fulfilling parts of our walk with the Lord. As we understand the basics of prayer and "pray by the rules" God has established in His Word, we can experience the supernatural power of God in our lives. If you've been discouraged by prayers that seemingly didn't get answered -- or they didn't get answered the way you thought they would, as you study God's Word in this "fill-in-the-blank" workbook, the Holy Spirit will help to connect-prayer-dots you may have not seen before and He will show you how to pray effective prayers that get results. He will help you understand the kinds of prayers He can't answer (no matter how much we beg ) -- and He will teach you how to pray and experience answers to your prayers. Jesus wasn't kidding when He promised us the joy of answered prayer, "Most assuredly, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in My name He will give you. Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full." (John 16:23-24, NKJV) In this book we will cover these basics... Who should pray and to Whom?What should we pray about and what types of prayers does the Bible describe?When should we pray and does timing matter?Where should we pray and what should our posture be?Why should we pray and what happens if we do not pray?How do we "pray by the rules" to experience answers to prayer? Plus... Answers to common questions and misunderstandings when it comes to effective prayer.Ten basic Bible-based prayers you can pray today When you complete this workbook, you will have a solid working knowledge of what the Bible says about prayer. You will be able to pray with humility, confidence, faith and boldness. You will know how to employ the various types of prayer God has given us to access all of heaven's best. Most importantly, you will know how to pray faith-filled prayers that get heavenly results I can't wait to help you experience a greater degree of answered prayer and the fullness of joy, Jesus promised Are you ready for a fun, prayer adventure? Let's get a grip on the basics of prayer together.

Reach your God-given potential and live a joyful life by finding your purpose in Christ with this inspiring guide from Beth Jones, host of Hillsong Channel's The Basics With Beth.The world around us is in a constant state of reinvention, from technology, to careers, to family. It's easy to struggle in the midst of change, and each season brings new challenges. But we need reinvention: the kind that leads us to new fulfillment and our calling in Christ. To Reinvent ourselves in Christ means a transformation in our hearts, souls, bodies, and minds. And we can achieve this by biblically exploring and answering the questions: What do you want? What do you have? What will you do? and Why will you do it?Let the baggage of the past become history today. Let God renew your hope, and you will experience the joy of living like never before. No matter what has happened, and no matter where you are on this journey, Reinvent will help you start fresh and love life!

Reach your God-given potential and live a joyful life by finding your purpose in Christ with this inspiring guide from Beth Jones, host of Hillsong Channel's The Basics With Beth.The world around us is in a constant state of reinvention, from technology, to careers, to family. It's easy to struggle in the midst of change, and each season brings new challenges. But we need reinvention: the kind that leads us to new fulfilment and our calling in Christ. To REINVENT ourselves in Christ means a transformation in our hearts, souls, bodies, and minds. And we can achieve this by biblically exploring and answering the questions: What do you want? What do you have? What will you do? and Why will you do it?Let the baggage of the past become history today. Let God renew your hope, and you will experience the joy of living like never before. No matter what has happened, and no matter where you are on this journey, REINVENT will help you start fresh and love life!

Getting a Grip on the Spirit-Empowered LifeIf you're ready for a fun, practical, step-by-step study to help you experience the Holy Spirit, this book is for you Whether you're a fledgling Christian, seeking to grow in your faith, or a weary saint, longing for refreshment, an authentic encounter with the Holy Spirit will change your life In a personal and conversational way, author Beth Jones takes you on an exciting journey through God's Word, walking you through... Getting to Know the Holy Spirit Being Filled with the Spirit Praying in the Spirit Being Led by the Spirit By the last chapter, you'll have already embarked on the supernatural adventure of a lifetime

About this Book... God created mankind without sickness or disease. When man sinned, sickness and death entered the world. Throughout the Scriptures, God refers to sickness as a curse and health as a blessing. Under the Old Covenant, God provided healing for His children. Through Jesus, a new and better Covenant was established. Jesus has redeemed us from the curse of the Law. He has redeemed us from sickness Getting a Grip on the Basics of Health and Healing is a powerful study guide designed for either individual or group use to help new and mature Christians understand God's foundational principles of healing. Through studying the Scriptures and completing this workbook, Christians will discover the truth about God's healing power and learn how to walk in divine health. Here's What You'll Discover... God's Answers to Common Questions about HealingGod's Instructions for Our Physical Health and Well-BeingGod's Original Plan for Man's Health In the Old TestamentGod's Redemptive Work Accomplished in ChristGod's Plan for Healing Revealed Through Jesus ChristGod's Healing Provision to New Testament BelieversGod's Answer to Health and Healing HinderancesGod's Power for Healing Belongs to You Some Questions Covered... What about Good Christians Who are Sick or Have Died?Doesn't God Use Sickness to Teach and Humble Us?Isn't Salvation More Important Than Healing?What About Paul's Thorn in the Flesh?What are Afflictions, Chastenings and Sufferings?Is God Really Willing to Heal?

About this Book God loves kids Join us as we take a journey through the Bible to discover that God wants to know and be known by kids God is looking for Christian kids who will stand up and be counted It's time for Christian kids to be so comfortable in their knowledge of God that they can be bold and strong when faced with peer pressures and temptations. It's time for Christian kids to know who they are in Christ, to have a prayer life, to know the Word and to live by faith Through "Getting a Grip on the Basics for Kids," young people can get the "God advantage" at an early age. Here's What You'll Discover: How To Know You're Going to HeavenHow To Know The Lord As Your Best FriendHow To PrayHow To Read Your BibleHow To Have God's BestHow To Experience God's Love and ForgivenessHow To Know the Holy SpiritHow To Live Life to the MaxHow to Be a Winner with God Here's What Kids are Saying: "I learned... you can get to know God." -Jessica "I learned... if you're not asking Jesus into your heart or if you're faking, you are separated from God." -Lauren "I learned... God is looking for true worshipers." -Luke "I learned... where I will go when I die and how I am filled with the Holy Spirit." -Amber "I learned... about faith muscles." -Megan "I learned... fear operates the same way as faith and how awesome God is." -Olivia "I learned... you can't take credit for being saved." -Ciara "I learned... God is always on our side and if you obey your parents you will have a long, blessed life." -Brittney "I learned... how to get a grip." -Victor

About this book... God loves students In this Bible study for teens, young people will discover that God has an amazing plan for students of all ages. He's looking for young people who will stand up and be counted. God is looking for students who know Him, His Word, who they are in Christ, how to pray and how to live by faith. Getting a Grip on the Basics for Teens will take young people on a practical, personal and interactive journey in God's Word. Through studying the Scriptures for themselves and completing this workbook, students will get to know Jesus Christ in a more personal way and they will gain a true love for His Word. Getting a Grip on the Basics for Teens is designed for either individual or group study and will help students who are new and young in their faith and it will rejuvenate those who are mature in the walk with God. Here's What You'll Discover... How To Know You're Going to Heaven How To Know The Lord As Your Best Friend How To Pray How To Read Your Bible How To Have God's Best How To Experience God's Love and Forgiveness How To Know the Holy Spirit How To Live A Full Life How To Be A Strong Christian How To Be Used By God

About this Book Have you wondered where you fit in God's plan? How do you find your place of service in God's kingdom? What gifts or talents has God given you for serving Him? Is there a place for you in the local church? This workbook is designed to help equip believers with the tools they need to be more effective in discovering and fulfilling their unique God-given purpose. When we discover the Biblical pattern for serving God, we find the greatest fulfillment and the most lasting fruit. Getting a Grip on the Basics of Serving God is a powerful study guide, designed for either individual or group use, to teach believers the foundational principles of serving God. Through Studying the Scriptures and completing this workbook, Christians will discover the thrill and adventure God has prepared for them as they serve God, serve His people and serve through their local church. Here's What You'll Discover How to View the Big PictureHow to Tap Into God's Plan for Your LifeHow to Lose Your LifeHow to be Great in God's KingdomHow to Find Your PlaceHow to Function in Your Local ChurchHow to Follow God's Plan for Spiritual AuthorityHow to be an Asset to Your Church & God's KingdomHow to Enjoy Relationships with Leaders & FollowersHow to Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing If you want to be effective in serving the Lord, this is the Bible study for you Getting a Grip on the Basics of Serving God will stir up your heart, renew and refresh your passion for serving God, ignite your spiritual growth and literally transform your life

About this book... Getting a Grip On the Basics of Generous Living is a powerful and comprehensive study guide designed for either individual or group use. This workbook will help to lead both the new and the mature Christian into a sound understanding of God's plan for blessings, success and abundance, along with an understanding of godly stewardship, generosity and Biblical financial principles. By studying the Scriptures and completing this workbook, believers will see that a spirit of generosity has always been the distinguishing mark of God's people. As followers of Christ, tap into God's economic laws, they will experience the timeless truth that generous giving is God's secret for blessed living. Here's what you'll discover... Abundance As Part of God's Original PlanGenerosity, The Distinguishing Mark of BelieversIncrease in the Lives of God's PeopleThe Difference between Materialism and Godly ProsperityUnderstanding Stewardship and the Laws of Sowing and ReapingHow a Generous Spirit, Tithing and Giving Affect Your Financial WealthSteps to Managing Your Money God's Way Some of the Questions Covered... Does God Want His Children poor?Isn't God Sovereign When It Comes To Increase and Abundance?Why "Get-Rich Quick" Schemes Cannot Have God's BlessingHow Does God Define Spiritual, Relational and Material Prosperity?Why Does God Wants Us To Be Generous?Is Money The Root Of All Evil?

Want to teach English without leaving your house? Learn exactly what it takes to become an online educator in the changing world of ESL. Whether you have online experience and want to hone your skills or you're starting completely from scratch, there are a lot of things you need to know in order to succeed. Written by an online ESL teacher with thousands of completed classes, Hello How Are You? is the must-read guide for teachers.In this book, you'll learn exactly: -How to find an online school that fits your schedule and personality-What it takes to ace your job interview and demo class-How to create a beneficial and effective learning environment for your students-Exactly how you can decorate your classroom appropriately-What you need to know about prepping and teaching your classes-How to understand the guidelines for popular ESL schools-What it takes to get - and stay - fully booked by parents-How experienced teachers get positive feedback from parents-And more Find out everything you need to know in order to succeed as an online teacher in the digital world. Whether you want to teach with VIPKid or another popular online school, this is the guide for you

Christmas is a time for peace, love and goodwill... but it can also be a time of melancholy, of loneliness... and it can be a time of incredible danger. As Erimem and her friends prepare for the holidays, Earth comes under attack, the lonely are targeted and a ghost story for Christmas may contain more than just a story... A short collection of Christmas themed short stories and interludes by Daniel McGachey, Beth Jones, Claire Bartlett and Iain McLaughlin. Large Print Edition.

A trip to the future for Erimem and her friends coincides with a brutal, unstoppable attack on the planet. Earth is lost is less than an hour and humanity is forced to abandon its homeworld, but is there anywhere for the desperate refugees to go? The last remaining Earth warship offers some sense of hope but soon Erimem and her friends discover that hope may be the bringer of the end of humanity... Large Print Edition.

Over the last decade there has been a resurgence in the use of essential oils to treat various physiological and psychological conditions as people turn to complementary therapy to help solve their health problems. Whether you suffer from insomnia, hives, depression, poor circulation, or panic attacks, each essential oil will have individual properties and characteristics, which promote natural healing by stimulating and reinforcing the body's own mechanisms.72 conditions are covered in 1,001 Ways to Use Essential Oils, along with the various therapeutic actions of 61 essential oils. This book is designed to provide you with the information and knowledge you require to incorporate these medicinal miracle oils into your daily life.

Carey, Beth, and Pam had succeeded at work but failed at romance, and each resolved to have a baby before time ran out. Just one problem: no men. Carey took the first bold step towards single motherhood, searching anonymous donor banks until she found the perfect match. What she found was not a father in a vial, but a sort of magic potion. She met a man, fell in love, and got pregnant the old-fashioned way. She passed the vials to Beth, and it happened again. Beth met man, Beth got pregnant. Beth passed the vials to Pam, and the magic struck again. There were setbacks and disappointments, but three women became three families, reveling in the shared joy of love, friendship, and never losing hope.

Carey, Beth, and Pam, have good luck in their friendships and careers, but terrible luck in relationships. Which makes it more difficult to get what they truly desire: children. And time is running out. Carey is the first to abandon the traditional path to motherhood. She decides to go it alone, and buys eight vials of sperm from the perfect donor. Maybe it's newfound confidence from taking control of her destiny. Maybe it's sheer coincidence. But on the day the vials arrive, she meets a man online. They fall in love. And she gets pregnant the old fashioned way. Carey passes the vials to Beth, who has just recovered from a wrenching divorce. But before she can use the vials, Beth meets a man on an ice-climbing trip. She too falls in love. And gets pregnant. So she gives the vials to Pam. Pam will never stop searching for the love of her life, but she's ready to be a single mother. Then the magic strikes again. Is it lucky sperm? Or shared hope, determination, and resilience that pave the way to these happy endings? Despite soured relationships and crushing losses, three women become three families, revelling in the shared joys of love, friendship, and never giving up.