Abundant living, the sequel to victorious living, continues the journey toward extraordinary life through trusting god and selfsurrender. Stanley jones devoted his life to the subject of conversion. Stanley jones in the section marked used books and pamphlets. The 365 fresh and relevant daily devotions in the way confirm why it was a millioncopy best seller when published in 1946. I own this book in one of the earlier editions as well as kindle edition.
It is not a devotional book, but one that keeps you thinking. Stanley jones 1884 1973 was a universally admired christian missionary and evangelist of the 20th century. Jones lived and worked among the high caste hindus and muslims in india. O resurrected and living lord, i would know you and the power of your resurrection in every thought, every word, every attitude, every. No one is better able to address this than jones, who spent much of his adult life living in china and india, where suffering of the masses, and of the individuals trying to help them, was extreme. He was one of the best known missionaries and religious writers in the first half of the 20th century.
Abundant living is my favorite followed closely by how to be a transformed person. Stanley jones is one that i have found only recently, and am extreemly grateful that i was lead to his writings. According to his and other contemporary reports, his friendship for the cause of indian selfdetermination allowed him to become a friend of leaders of the upandcoming indian national congress party. The christ of the indian road 1925 christ at the round table 1928 the christ of every road a study in pentecost 1930. Stanley jones, discover not only how god desires more for us than we could ever think or imagine, but freely gives us that abundant life of body, mind, and spirit. Eli stanley jones was a 20th century methodist christian missionary and theologian.
The way to live, according to jones, is stamped within us. The christ of the indian road 1925 christ at the round table 1928 the christ of every road a study in pentecost 1930 the christ of the mount a working. Called the worlds greatest missionary evangelist by time magazine in 1938, jones spent 70 years traveling throughout the world. Stanley jones is unique for him as it is a teaching about the man on the mount, the new type of humanity, the new morals based on reverence for personality people and finally, the way out. Stanley jones, one of the greatest christian leaders and statesmen of his day, was truly a man ahead of his time. Stanley jones was identified as the worlds greatest missionary evangelist by time magazine.
Theodore witchers africanamerican love story love jones comes to dvd with a disc that offers two different images. Stanley jones eloquently addresses in his book, christ and human suffering, published 1933. Stanley jones 1884 1973 listen to freely downloadable audio sermons by the speaker e. I always find something formative and inspiring every time i open abundant living. No wonder both ghandi and roosevelt were close friend of his. Understanding where your money is going when youre in debt, and where it will come from to pay it off. Booking entertainment is the leading entertainment booking agency for booking donell jones for events worldwide our donell jones agent will be happy to help you get donell joness availability and booking fee, or the price and availability for any other alist entertainer, band, comedian or celebrity you may want for your. Download and read online for free ebooks written by e. Stanley jones who blessed millions of people around the world with his preaching, teaching and prolific written words proclaiming that jesus is lord. Love jones by theodore witcher larenz tate, nia long. Stanley 1884 1973 american methodist missionary to india, global evangelist, and author. Jones had become a close friend of mahatma gandhi, and after gandhis assassination wrote a biography on his life. I received it as a gift from a mentor and admit that i would not have bought it because in todays church culture the word victorious has become synonymous with prosperity teachings. Software sites tucows software library shareware cdroms software capsules compilation cdrom images zx spectrum doom level cd.
The widescreen transfer preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1. Born in clarksville, maryland, jones was converted at age 17, studied law, and graduated from asbury college 1906. Stanley jones foundation is dedicated to promoting and extending the legacy of the late e. Stanley jones was one very wise and understanding man not only spiritually. Publication date 0 publisher abingdon cokesbury press collection universallibrary. After nine years of recovery, and reading many different kinds of books on recovery, religion, spirituality, etc. The spenders guide to debtfree living takes readers through a detailed stepbystep plan on how to do a spending fast and get out of debt, including.
The christ of the mount a working philosophy of life. The recently released book of the same title scarecrow press, 2007 is essentially the first biographical study of the extraordinary yet largely unheralded life of mabel lossing jones, wife of the famed evangelist e. A living exposition of jesus words as the only practical way of life more editions of the christ of the mount. Stanley jones, is a treasure book and cd of transcriptions and audio recordings of fifteen sermons of e. Publication date 1931 publisher the abingdon press collection universallibrary contributor universal digital library language english. Stanley jones 18841973 eli stanley jones was born in baltimore, maryland, on january 3, 1884. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. Stanley jones wrote victorious living in 1936 to respond to inquirers who had come to him morally and spiritually defeated. Abundant living, the sequel to victorious living, continues the journey toward extraordinary life through the power of trusting god and his word.
They were inwardly beaten, thus outwardly ineffective. Stanley jones, the united christian ashram movement offers individuals and families a unique, disciplined retreat experience focused on cultivating a dynamic relationship with jesus christ, restoring body, mind, and spirit. Stanley jones, discover not only how god desires more for us than we could ever think or imagine but how he freely gives us that abundant life. It is the will to cooperate with god in your total life. Stanley jones was named missionary extraordinary by the methodist missionary publication world outlook. Stanley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Welcome to the jones life 118 views 2 years ago were a young catholic homeschooling family living life to the fullest in sunny southern california with jesus at the center of our lives. Aiyana monay stanleyjones july 20, 2002 may 16, 2010, was a sevenyearold africanamerican girl from the detroits east side who was shot in the head and killed by officer joseph weekley during a raid conducted by the detroit police departments special response team on may 16, 2010.
Stanley jones was one very wise and understanding man not only spiritually but emotionally and mentally as well. Jan 29, 2015 these are timeless questions asked the world over that e. Stanley jones that will challenge, uplift and clearly show you the ultimate in your faith in christ. Eli stanley jones was an american 20thcentury methodist christian missionary and theologian. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Publication date 1931 publisher the abingdon press collection universallibrary contributor universal digital library language. Reflections of a granddaughter jones wrote a book on ghandi, and it sits on a shelf with a lot of other books. The upper room prayer is not an occasional exercise to which you turn now and then. To find these materials, simply go online to, or and type in the title you want or e. Theres just the right song to accompany every interlude, from a smoky nightclub poetry slam, to a rainy afternoon in a moviesized loft, to the noteperfect banter that. Nasa images solar system collection ames research center. Our relationship with and understanding of god has grown so. Publication date 0 publisher abingdon cokesbury press.
At the time of his death in 1973, he had traveled for 70 years throughout the world. The book responds with individual and social emphases, and goes step by step, as if on a ladder, to work through the pressing questions of the inner life and how it. He studied law briefly at city college before moving to asbury college in wilmore, kentucky. You can also sometimes find new or nearly new books in this way. Love jones is a funky, moody contemplation of love and sex among hip, upscale africanamericans in chicago. Eli stanley jones was born in baltimore, maryland, on january 3, 1884. He is remembered chiefly for his interreligious lectures to the educated classes in india, thousands of which were held across the indian subcontinent during the first decades of the 20th century. Nov 17, 2011 the classic bestselling devotional book by e. Written in 1942 by one of the greatest christian leaders of the day, experience this classic devotional with a new foreword by leonard sweet. But it isnt quite as profound as the jazzy soundtrack would have us believe. In february of 1905, jones and three other men were having a private prayer meeting when, about 10pm, the holy spirit seemed to enter the room.
O resurrected and living lord, i would know you and the power of your resurrection in every thought, every word, every attitude, every moment of the day and night. The phrase in christ, is the ultimate phrase in the christian faith for it locates us in a personthe divine personand it locates us in him here and now. In 1907, under the board of mission of the methodist episcopal church, he went to lucknow, india, where he had a fruitful pastorate. Love jones by theodore witcher larenz tate, nia long, isaiah. He attended the local public schools and studied law at city college before being graduated from asbury college, wilmore, kentucky, in 1906. Stanley jones 18841973 introduction to the author e. These are timeless questions asked the world over that e. Was a 20thcentury methodist christian missionary and theologian.
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