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Grace Givers: Stories of People Who Have Been Captured by Grace-and Are Sharing It with the World
Much has been written about what happens to us when we receive grace into our lives, but God's gift of grace is truly made complete when we turn around and pour that grace into the lives of others. "Grace Givers" is a great complement to David Jeremiah's "Captured by Grace" message that has touched the hearts of hundreds of thousands of readers and millions of listeners everywhere. Now he has pulled together heartwarming and powerful true stories of people who have reached out to their world with incredible acts of self-sacrificing service, with a deep and profound spirit of forgiveness, with an intense empathy for the forgotten and unlovable of society, with both ordinary and extraordinary gifts of grace. One story can change the world and readers will be changed inside - and moved to action - as they read these life and world transforming stories of grace.
224 pages, Hardcover
First published July 1, 2006
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David Jeremiah
819 books890 followersDr. David Jeremiah, founder of Turning Point Radio and Television Ministries and senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church, felt God’s calling on his life at a very early age. Born February 13, 1941 in Toledo, Ohio, Dr. Jeremiah was raised in a family deeply committed to ministry. At the age of eleven, Dr. Jeremiah and his family moved to Dayton, Ohio where his father, Dr. James T. Jeremiah, was the Pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church, and in 1953 became the President of Cedarville College in Cedarville, Ohio.
As Dr. Jeremiah was sensitive to God’s leading in his life, he followed in his father’s footsteps. In 1963, Dr. Jeremiah received a Bachelor of Arts from Cedarville College. In that same year, Dr. Jeremiah married his college sweetheart, Donna Thompson who also was attending Cedarville College as a business major. He went on to earn a Masters degree in Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary in 1967. He completed additional graduate work at Grace University and was granted the Doctor of Divinity degree from Cedarville College in 1981.
In 1969, Dr. Jeremiah began Blackhawk Baptist Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and developed a Christian school grades K through 12. In the 12 years he served as pastor, Blackhawk Baptist Church grew from 7 families to 1300 members. He also launched The Bible Hour television program.
Dr. Jeremiah heeded God’s call, and in 1981 he and his family moved to California where he became the senior pastor of Scott Memorial Baptist Church, now Shadow Mountain Community Church.
Shadow Mountain Community Church is one of the largest churches in San Diego County. It is also the home of Southern California Seminary and Christian Unified Schools.
As Dr. Jeremiah began his ministry at Shadow Mountain, he felt God’s calling to continue the broadcast ministry he started in Fort Wayne. In 1982, Turning Point Ministries became a reality.
Today, Turning Point's 30-minute radio program is heard nationally and internationally on over 1800 stations and translator/satellators. In recognition of Dr. Jeremiah’s commitment to teaching the Word of God, he received the Broadcaster of the Year Award in 1999 from the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), in August 2002, received the Award of Merit from the Western Chapter of National Religious Broadcasters for Excellence in Broadcasting and Faithfulness in Service, and in 2006 Turning Point received the Best Radio Teaching Program Award. Dr. Jeremiah has served on the Board of Directors for the NRB since 1996.
Turning Point launched a television program in 1982 in San Diego and went nationwide in 2000. Now seen around the world through cable and satellite technology, as well as on terrestrial stations all across the United States, conservative estimates suggest that close to 200 million homes around the world have access to Dr. Jeremiah's Bible teaching each week. Turning Point Television offers a half-hour Bible study message and a full hour worship service with the same great preaching. Carried on several national and international networks such as TBN, ION, and INSP, Turning Point Television has most recently been added to Middle East TV Network and BET, the Black Entertainment Network.
Dr. Jeremiah is a sought-after conference speaker for organizations around the country. He frequently speaks at Cedarville College, Dallas Theological Seminary, Moody Bible Institute, Billy Graham Training Center, Phil Waldrep’s Senior Adult Celebrations and numerous NFL, NBA and Baseball chapels.
Along with his speaking schedule around the country, Dr. Jeremiah also finds time to fulfill another passion in his life, writing. His books are always gripping and right to the point. Some of his books include Escape the Coming Night, The Power of Encouragement, What the Bible Says About Angels, Prayer The Great Adventure, which brought him The Gold Medallion Award in 1998, God In You, Gifts from God
As Dr. Jeremiah was sensitive to God’s leading in his life, he followed in his father’s footsteps. In 1963, Dr. Jeremiah received a Bachelor of Arts from Cedarville College. In that same year, Dr. Jeremiah married his college sweetheart, Donna Thompson who also was attending Cedarville College as a business major. He went on to earn a Masters degree in Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary in 1967. He completed additional graduate work at Grace University and was granted the Doctor of Divinity degree from Cedarville College in 1981.
In 1969, Dr. Jeremiah began Blackhawk Baptist Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and developed a Christian school grades K through 12. In the 12 years he served as pastor, Blackhawk Baptist Church grew from 7 families to 1300 members. He also launched The Bible Hour television program.
Dr. Jeremiah heeded God’s call, and in 1981 he and his family moved to California where he became the senior pastor of Scott Memorial Baptist Church, now Shadow Mountain Community Church.
Shadow Mountain Community Church is one of the largest churches in San Diego County. It is also the home of Southern California Seminary and Christian Unified Schools.
As Dr. Jeremiah began his ministry at Shadow Mountain, he felt God’s calling to continue the broadcast ministry he started in Fort Wayne. In 1982, Turning Point Ministries became a reality.
Today, Turning Point's 30-minute radio program is heard nationally and internationally on over 1800 stations and translator/satellators. In recognition of Dr. Jeremiah’s commitment to teaching the Word of God, he received the Broadcaster of the Year Award in 1999 from the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), in August 2002, received the Award of Merit from the Western Chapter of National Religious Broadcasters for Excellence in Broadcasting and Faithfulness in Service, and in 2006 Turning Point received the Best Radio Teaching Program Award. Dr. Jeremiah has served on the Board of Directors for the NRB since 1996.
Turning Point launched a television program in 1982 in San Diego and went nationwide in 2000. Now seen around the world through cable and satellite technology, as well as on terrestrial stations all across the United States, conservative estimates suggest that close to 200 million homes around the world have access to Dr. Jeremiah's Bible teaching each week. Turning Point Television offers a half-hour Bible study message and a full hour worship service with the same great preaching. Carried on several national and international networks such as TBN, ION, and INSP, Turning Point Television has most recently been added to Middle East TV Network and BET, the Black Entertainment Network.
Dr. Jeremiah is a sought-after conference speaker for organizations around the country. He frequently speaks at Cedarville College, Dallas Theological Seminary, Moody Bible Institute, Billy Graham Training Center, Phil Waldrep’s Senior Adult Celebrations and numerous NFL, NBA and Baseball chapels.
Along with his speaking schedule around the country, Dr. Jeremiah also finds time to fulfill another passion in his life, writing. His books are always gripping and right to the point. Some of his books include Escape the Coming Night, The Power of Encouragement, What the Bible Says About Angels, Prayer The Great Adventure, which brought him The Gold Medallion Award in 1998, God In You, Gifts from God
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December 31, 2009
In a hurry? Only have a few moments to spare for reading? Grace Givers is an excellent reading snack. The stories are varied, short and interesting...not only that, the stories are inspiring. These are the real experiences of real people who find themselves 'changing their minds' about former preconceived ideas about people.
In Christian life today, there has been much ado about helping 'those people', usually someone not of power, property and prestige who is broken somehow...as these little stories 'sink in' it becomes apparent that there are no 'those people' and 'us people' in God's kingdom...that just 'us' again, with our flawed perceptions, our arrogant ideas, our judgmental or haughty spirits...in sin.
This little book, among a bookshelf of others gave real inspiration to me in revealing where God wants me to serve Him, I am committing myself to learning to grow as a 'grace giver'. What a gift!
In Christian life today, there has been much ado about helping 'those people', usually someone not of power, property and prestige who is broken somehow...as these little stories 'sink in' it becomes apparent that there are no 'those people' and 'us people' in God's kingdom...that just 'us' again, with our flawed perceptions, our arrogant ideas, our judgmental or haughty spirits...in sin.
This little book, among a bookshelf of others gave real inspiration to me in revealing where God wants me to serve Him, I am committing myself to learning to grow as a 'grace giver'. What a gift!
March 7, 2012
Because I believe we all have stories and because I believe in the power of stories to impact
lives, this small volume caught my eye because of the subtitle. The stories are categorized into six sections: Grace Givers Know How Much They've Been Forgiven, Grace Givers See Others the Same Way God Does, Grace Givers Give from the Heart and Lay Down Their Lives for Others, Grace Givers Experience--and Participate in--Miracles, Grace Givers Change the World, and Grace Givers Are Blessed as They Bless Others. I read the collection in a couple of hours--and my heart and mind said, "Amen and Amen" over and over. God's grace is truly amazing! And God blesses those who have received and then pass His love and grace on to others. Each story is preceded by a significant related quotation. The stories will challenge and encourage readers in their faith walk.
lives, this small volume caught my eye because of the subtitle. The stories are categorized into six sections: Grace Givers Know How Much They've Been Forgiven, Grace Givers See Others the Same Way God Does, Grace Givers Give from the Heart and Lay Down Their Lives for Others, Grace Givers Experience--and Participate in--Miracles, Grace Givers Change the World, and Grace Givers Are Blessed as They Bless Others. I read the collection in a couple of hours--and my heart and mind said, "Amen and Amen" over and over. God's grace is truly amazing! And God blesses those who have received and then pass His love and grace on to others. Each story is preceded by a significant related quotation. The stories will challenge and encourage readers in their faith walk.
May 5, 2008
This book blessed me so much and truly touched my heart! It is full "stories of grace in action", verses and quotes that will build you up and encourage you to become a grace giver. :)
March 15, 2014
Some beautiful stories of real grace in action. A thoughtful way to be inspired to remember that true grace sprouts feet and overflows into the lives of others.
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