Bøger af Gary Zimak

"We know that in everything God works for good with those who love him, who are called according to his purpose." (Romans 8:28)It's easy to see the work of God's hands when things are going right--a promotion, a new baby, or a financial windfall. But what about when things go wrong? How could God possibly make good out of illness, death, or betrayal?In his letter to the Romans, St. Paul boldly asserts that God uses all the circumstances of our lives--good and bad--to express his love for us. In When Your Days Are Dark, God Is Still Good, Gary Zimak--author of the bestselling and award-winning Give Up Worry for Lent!--shares personal stories and scripture narratives to show you that God is not only present in your pain but also uses your pain to transform you into a holier, more compassionate person.St. Paul's confidence was born of conviction as one who had endured great suffering for the Gospel--and had found God faithful. Zimak looks at the story of Paul and other biblical figures in both the Old and New Testaments to show how God used their painful circumstances to bring about good, including: Adam and Eve eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil--God didn't abandon them, but sent his Son to undo their disobedience;The death of Lazarus--Jesus's miracle of raising Lazarus brought many to believe in him;The disciples on the road to Emmaus were lamenting the death of Jesus--they met the risen Lord, whom they did not know until he broke bread and gave it to them;Hagar, the maid of Abraham's wife Sarah, is used to give Abraham a son--though she was cast out by Sarah, God made her son the founder of a great nation;Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who suffered religious persecution at the hand of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon--God kept them unharmed when they were thrown into a fire for not bowing to a golden image. Their safety caused the conversion of the king; andThe apostles in the upper room in fear after Jesus's death and Resurrection--Jesus visited them in the locked room and brought the gift of peace through the Holy Spirit. Each chapter includes questions for reflection and a prayer.

"Diving deep into two gospel stories about Jesus calming his disciples when storms threatened their lives on the Sea of Galilee, Zimak helps the reader to engage the stories in a new way with the goal of conquering fear in their own lives"--

"In this book, Gary Zimak draws from Scripture and presents an eight-week study designed to help the reader get rid of stressful habits and find relief by cultivating habits of peaceful living"--

Winner of a third-place award in the backlist beauty category from the Catholic Media Association. Catholic author and self-described "recovering worrier" Gary Zimak combines practical spirituality, daily scripture readings, and simple action steps to help you kick the worry habit as part of your Lenten renewal. He shows you how to let go of the anxiety-producing areas of life in order to find the lasting peace that comes from trusting God.During the season of Lent, Catholics and other Christians frequently give up something they enjoy as a measure of penance or self-discipline--and often fall back into old habits at the first "Alleluia!" In Give Up Worry for Lent!, Zimak offers fellow worriers practical, scripture-centered advice on how to relinquish the need to control the uncontrollable--not just for Lent but for good--and how to find peace in Christ.From Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday, Zimak guides you to ponder a scripture passage and to apply it to your own life by following four simple steps: readreflectrespondpray As you continue to meditate on scripture and practice the simple action steps at the end of each reflection, you will find it easier to replace old worries with new messages of hope and to change your life forever.

"Gary Zimak reveals how cooperating with the Holy Spirit to cultivate seeds of virtue can bring victory over sinful habits-and result in a life of faith, joy, and personal holiness"--

Have you spent time and effort trying to discover lasting peace, only to end up frustrated and anxious? It is hard to know where to begin, and you are not alone! After all, how does one go about getting to know the Creator of the universe?Feeling compelled to do make a change in his life, Gary Zimak decided to take action, and Journey with God was born. In this book, he lays out a practical, step-by-step approach to knowing, loving, and serving God. Learn to spend time in God's presence and encounter him in your daily life. No matter where you are in your relationship with the Lord, peace and happiness will be found in your journey of faith with him.

Mary, the mother of Jesus, is recorded minimally in Scripture. Yet her words are

What if I fail this test? What if I lose my job? What if I'm not good enough to go to heaven? For anyone who has ever felt weighed down with worry, Gary Zimak lights the path to freedom. Even though the Bible tells us to be not afraid, but it's next to impossible to follow that advice when faced with the big - and small - what-ifs of life. Chronic worrier Gary Zimak is no stranger to fear and anxiety, and in From Fear to Faith he shares his process for overcoming common and wearying fears and embracing the calm strength of faith through his 5-P method. As Gary says writes, by doing what we can and letting God take it from there, we can start feeling less anxious and more at more at peace today!Through biblical examples, prayers,and personal stories, Gary Zimak will help you start the journey from fear to faith as soon as you're ready. From what to pack to who needs to join you on the ride Gary ensures you're prepared for whatever anxiety-inducing situations meet you on your journey.

Gary Zimak writes that anxiety can be a blessing. If you are wondering what he means by this, then this is the book for you. In times of confusion, despair, doubt, fear, persecution, sickness, and troubles consider what the Word of God says. Zimak bring