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Dancing Theology In Fetish Boots
$76.99Add to cart“Marcella Althaus-Reid was one of the most fascinating and controversial theologians of the twentieth and early twenty-first century. Her strong personality and her iconoclastic work inspired a whole generation of theologians in the UK and worldwide. Marcella’s creative life was cut short by her death from cancer in 2009. Yet she lives on, not least in those who have been inspired by her work and continue to engage with it. “”Dancing Theology in Fetish Boots”” draws together a number of world-class scholars and others who engage with the main themes of Marcella’s work and show how the critical and controversial conversations which Marcella has begun can and do continue. It is therefore far more than a Festschrift, but a celebration of an intellectual life Marcella-style.”
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Lies Sex And Politicians
$30.00Add to cartMany Christians write off the Old Testament as an outdated rule book which has little to say to them and has been superseded by the New Testament and the Christian tradition.Lies, Sex and Politicians is for those thinking Christians who want to ‘recapture’ the Old Testament from those who, in wanting to promote it in a particular way (e.g. in the homosexuality debate), have closed it off to the majority.John Holdsworth offers a way into the Old Testament through linking some of the themes found in this very diverse collection of texts with themes found in contemporary culture. This in turn enables readers to engage with the Old Testament as a resource for doing Christian theology and ethics today.Each chapter concentrates on a text-based theme. This leads to exegetical input and discussion of the wider theme in the light of contemporary scholarship. The text is then approached from the direction of some element of contemporary culture or concern. A final suggested exercise aims to bring these elements together in a cr
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Christmas : The Good The Bad And The Ugly An Advent Study For Adults
$13.99Add to cartFocuses on many characters from the story of Christ’s birth
Four sessions, one for each Sunday of Advent
Each session features a Scripture reference, a personal reading, questions for personal reflection or group study, a closing prayer, and a focus for the coming week.
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Jesus The Teacher Within
$24.00Add to cartWhile many people have problems with the church – including most churchgoers – the person of Jesus is an indispensable force in the achievement of any authentic spirituality. The conflict between faith and experience is eased in the rediscovery of the essential unity and simplicity at the heart of Jesus’ teachings. Embarking on this journey of rediscovery, this book takes as its starting point a question that Jesus himself asked his disciples, ‘Who do you say I am?’ For the many Christians who have never taken this question seriously, Laurence Freeman explores this question in the light of some of the big issues of religious understanding:the historical reality of Jesus, the experiential reading of the Scriptures, personal conversion,the inner journey.
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Broken Vessels : Gods Power Through Autism
$10.99Add to cartWhy is Autism on the rise? Why are more and more children suffering from this “incurable” disease? Why can’t anyone, including the medical community, pinpoint what is really going on? Having a son diagnosed with Autism, these are just a few of the questions I have asked, yet received no real answers. Until I asked God, the Supreme Authority. Do you know that God has something to say about Autism? Believe it or not, He has plenty to say. For the sake of our children, it’s time to listen.
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Jesus The Only Way To God (Reprinted)
$8.99Add to cartIf the evangelical church at large was ever too confrontational in its evangelism, those days are gone. In our shrinking, pluralistic world, the belief that Jesus is the only way of salvation is increasingly called arrogant and even hateful. In the face of this criticism, many shrink back from affirming the global necessity of knowing and believing in Jesus. In Jesus, the Only Way to God, John Piper offers a timely plea for the evangelical church to consider what is at stake in surrendering the unique, universal place of Jesus in salvation.
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Prayers That Release Heaven On Earth
$14.99Add to cartDiscover how God will establish his kingdom! Examining prophecies in the Old Testament and passages announcing the nearness of Christ’s return, Eckhardt reveals God’s plan for filling the earth with righteousness. You’ll be inspired by powerful prayers and declarations to keep your mind and heart focused on the will of God.
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Art Of Breathing
$15.99Add to cartMaking a living or really living?
Really living is an art form. After a few years on this planet, really living seems a bit idealistic. We are more likely to settle for making a living. So what happened? How did our stories end up here? How did we become so disconnected from the life for which we were made? Is there any hope of really living the abundant life Jesus promised?
Life on this side of Eden is not what we hoped for. It is not what we were made for. Something is missing. As we abide in Christ, we offer Him our hearts. He, in turn, offers His heart. We point to Him. He points to us. We give Him our pain. He heals and restores us to wholeness. We give our sin. He gives His forgiveness. We give our lives. He gives His life. We breathe out ourselves and inhale His presence, a fluid motion of abiding. This is the abundant life. This is the art of breathing.
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Children Of God Storybook Bible
$19.99Add to cartThe Children of God Storybook Bible is a collection of beloved Bible stories written by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and presents the idea of God’s forgiveness and reconciliation to children. Each of the stories emphasizes God’s desire for all people to live in community.
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Demons Bluff : A Novel
$17.99Add to cartThe annual Demon’s Bluff Spirit Fest is coming to town–all hell (and heaven) is about to break loose.
This sleepy desert town is so remote that no one is hassled for believing in God. Not even in 2022, when faith can get a guy arrested–or worse. So it’s a perfect hideout for a young Christian with a price on his head.
Except that a hundred years ago, good and evil had a showdown in Demon’s Bluff–and it’s about to happen again.
Already, dark clouds are gathering in the desert. And a whole town is about to learn what happens when God’s people choose to stand and trust instead of run and hide.
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Solitary
$17.99Add to cartThis first book in the Solitary Tales suspense series from Travis Thrasher reminds teen readers that darkness cloaks both danger and redemption.
When Chris Buckley moves to Solitary, North Carolina, he faces the reality of his parents’ divorce, a school full of nameless faces – and the mysterious Jocelyn Evans. Chris soon learns that Jocelyn and her town have deep – and terrifying – secrets. As he slowly begins to understand the horror, the question becomes whether he can save Jocelyn in time. Solitary will take readers from the cold halls of high school to the dark rooms of an abandoned cabin – and remind us of what it means to believe in what you cannot see.
In his debut novel for teens, Travis Thrasher furthers his reputation of having the writing ability to scare the wits out of his audience while challenging them.
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Getting The Reformation Wrong
$23.99Add to cartAcknowledgments
Preface
Introduction1 The Medieval Call For Reform
2 The Renaissance: Friend Or Foe?
3 Carried Along By Misunderstandings
4 Conflict Among The Reformers
5 What The Reformers Meant By Sola Fide
6 What The Reformers Meant By Sola Scriptura
7 How The Anabaptists Fit In
8 Reformation In Rome
9 Changing Direction: From The Reformation To Protestant Scholasticism
10 Was The Reformation A Success?
11 Is The Reformation A Norm?
12 The Reformation As Triumph And TragedyAdditional Info
Getting the Reformation wrong is a common problem. Most students of history know that Martin Luther nailed his ninety-five theses to the Wittenberg Church door and that John Calvin penned the Institutes of the Christian Religion. However, the Reformation did not unfold in the straightforward, monolithic fashion some may think. It was, in fact, quite a messy affair. Using the most current Reformation scholarship, James R. Payton exposes, challenges and corrects some common misrepresentations of the Reformation. Getting the Reformation Wrong:places the Reformation in the context of medieval and Renaissance reform effortsanalyzes conflicts among the Reformerscorrects common misunderstandings of what the Reformers meant by sola fide and sola Scripturaexamines how the Anabaptist movement fits in with the magisterial Reformationcritiques the post-Reformational move to Protestant Scholasticismexplores how the fresh perspective on the Reformation could make a difference in today’s churches -
Ascent Of Mount Carmel
$16.99Add to cartIn Ascent of Mt. Carmel, St. John of the Cross provides a road map for the mystical journey to union with God. The poem recounts John’s passage through a dark night of faith on his journey. Through his lyric poetry and humble wisdom he has become an encouraging companion for people throughout the centuries who are passing through their own dark nights.
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Soul Custody
$15.99Add to cartSoul Custody calls readers to pay attention to the state of their soul-and free it to thrive.
Every day, inner and outer violence ravages the soul, leaving us weak, fearful, and malnourished. In Soul Custody, Stephen W. Smith presents eight choices to help readers reclaim custody of their one and only life-choices about silence, community, vocation, honoring the body, finding one’s true self, and more. As Smith reminds readers, allowing God to shape the soul leads to the deep, full, and satisfying life that God had in mind all along.This is not a self-help book. It is not a book of easy steps to a happy life. It is an invitation to the life God dreams for each of His children. It is a call to start living-to let the soul wake up to life as God intended.
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Laugh Out Loud Jokes For Kids (Reprinted)
$4.99Add to cartWhat happens to race car drivers when they eat too much? They get indy-gestion. Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids provides children ages 7-10 many hours of fun and laughter. Young readers will have a blast sharing this collection of hundreds of one-liners, knock knock jokes, tongue twisters, and more with their friends and family! This brand new book will have children rolling on the floor with laughter and is sure to be a great gift idea for any child.
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Canon And Creed
$38.00Add to cartWhat is the relationship between Scripture and historic church confessions? Jenson reveals how canon and creed interact, asserting that neither is able to influence Christian faith without the help of the other. Focusing on the Apostles’ Creed, he provides a guide through the theological questions engendered by this powerful statement and its acceptance by the church.
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Galatians (Reprinted)
$25.99Add to cartGeneral Preface
Author’s Preface
Introduction
Outline Of Galatians
Commentary
BibliographyAdditional Info
Wherever ethnic rivalries are destroying societies, the book of Galatians calls Christians to express the truth of the gospel in communities where there are no ethnic or social or gender divisions. With this strong admonition, Walter Hansen introduces his IVP New Testament Commentary on Galatians. Unlike many other commentaries, Hansen’s volume highlights not only the individual dimensions of justification by faith but also its social implications. His bold, careful interpretation challenges students and teachers of this important Pauline letter to move beyond merely the question “How can I, a sinner, be right before a just and holy God?” and to find in Galatians a healing word addressed to the ongoing tensions of race, class and gender–a word worked out in the life of the whole church. -
More Time For You
$22.99Add to cartIf you’re overwhelmed and overworked, you don’t need sympathy-you need a powerful system for getting more done in less time. More Time for You shows you how to take advantage of today’s most versatile and effective productivity enhancers -mobile devices, online tools, and calendar software-to become more organized and lead a less stressful life. The authors reveal their proven, practical approach for prioritizing, achieving goals, reducing stress, and increasing your capacity to do what matters most. The book shows you how to: Make better, faster decisions based on your priorities * Tame your inbox with easy and efficient e-mail triage techniques * Set up a calendar management and reminder system * Handle distractions and interruptions * Lose that nagging sense you are forgetting something * Maximize the benefits (and minimize the time sink) of social media Illustrated with screen shots from Microsoft Outlook , the authors’ simple tips and step-by-step process make workplace organization a reality. Their upbeat tone and get-to-it approach make starting and sticking with the program easier than you’d ever imagine!
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God Simple Poems To You 1
$15.49Add to cartThis collection of poems were written to reach those that have little or no time to read novels and other books. God Simple Poems to you is filled with inspiring words and great advice to assist any individual with daily living.
Despite the simplicity of the poems, the messages are strong and powerful and will hopefully make a difference in the life of the reader.
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Psalms : The Cries Of The Faithful (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Add to cartPsalms, part of the Bringing the Bible to Life series, a companion to Zondervan’s NIV Application Commentary, explores both the historical meaning of the biblical text and its contemporary significance. Psalms provides a journey through a selection of Psalms, ten sessions with discussion questions, and a closing section that assists you and your group in responding to God’s Word together or individually.
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Bum Phillips : Coach Cowboy Christian
$18.99Add to cartREMEMBER: BUM IS A NICKNAME, NOT A DESCRIPTION.
Bum Phillips became head coach of the National Football Leagues Houston Oilers in 1975. He retired from the league 10 years later as one of its most colorful characters of all time. While fans of Luv Ya Blue remember Phillips for his cowboy hat and boots, for his down-home Texas yarns, most people dont know he survived deadly battles during World War II, stumbled almost accidentally into football and later gave his life, during a trip to prison, to Jesus Christ. The book chronicles his transformation from a beer-drinking cowboy, U.S. Marine and football coach to a devoted son of God.
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Writings To Young Women From Laura Ingalls Wilder 1
$12.99Add to cartFrom helping others in times of need, to keeping and maintaining friendships, to having a positive attitude, Laura’s words of wisdom in Writings to Young Women from Laura Ingalls Wilder: On Wisdom and Virtues are applicable even in today’s world. As she shares stories and experiences from her own life, she encourages readers to live lives of integrity and to realize their dreams.
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Developing A Heart For God (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartThis participant’s guide-Volume 3 of the Truth for Today small-group series-takes you through the wisdom books of the Old Testament and unveils truths that will help you grow in your love for God and those around you. Designed for use with the Developing a Heart for God DVD.
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Practical Skills For Ministry
$32.00Add to cartThe SCM Studyguide: Practical Skills for Ministry offers a practical introduction for those who are training for ministry, both lay and ordained, within the church. The book answers the questions asked by those preparing for ministry and by those who have recently started and found gaps in the way they have been prepared. The author uses real examples drawn from his experience of over 20 years of pastoral ministry, together with work in chaplaincy and broadcasting and the shared experience of others. The book covers all those aspects of ministry required within the more practical contextual areas of the course of preparation for ministry in use by mainstream denominations, such as baptisms, weddings, working with others, communication, meetings and funerals. It provides practical guidance which is soundly theologically and pastorally based.
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Captured By Grace
$15.99Add to cartTimely and encouraging words to initiate a fresh experience of God’s grace. By following the dramatic story of John Newton, the Amazing Grace hymn writer, and the apostle Paul’s own encounter with the God of grace, pastor and teacher Dr. David Jeremiah helps readers understand the freeing power of permanent forgiveness and mercy. Dramatic stories and biblical insights highlight the very personal effects of grace and how grace: wondrously spans all our differences rescues us from our lostness helps us overcome our weaknesses, takes us from victims to victors
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Great Expectations Learner Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$5.79Add to cart*Peace For God’s People –Isaiah 2:1-5
*Hope For God’s People –Isaiah 11:1-10
*Joy For God’s People –Isaiah 35:1-10
*Promise For God’s People –Isaiah 7:10-16Additional Info
Although a book of prophecy, Isaiah is also one of the most poetic books of the Bible. These texts from Isaiah are read by people throughout the world during the season of Advent. With imagery such as the lion and lamb laying down together, the holy mountain of God, and streams in the desert, the words of Isaiah are woven together with great expectations of the life to come.This 4-session Bible study explores 4 word pictures in Isaiah and encourages participants to explore this book thoughtfully together.
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What In The World Is Going On
$18.99Add to cartIs the current economic and political crisis actually prophesied in the Bible? If so, what are we to do about it? It is hard to piece together all this information in a way that gives a comprehensive picture of what the end times will look like. That’s why so many theories abound.And that’s why Dr. David Jeremiah has writtenWhat In the World Is Going On?a unique book that cuts through the hundreds of theories to identify the essential 10 most important bible prophecies.There is no other book like this. You’ll find it the ultimate study tool for understanding the future. You’ll have a greater sense of comfort that, even in these crazy times, God is indeed in control. If bible prophecy as always been a mystery to you, Dr. Jeremiah’s book will help you solve the mystery. At last, bible prophecy can make sense, and make a difference. What In the World Is Going On? is shocking and eye-opening but essential reading in these turbulent days.
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Exodus And Leviticus For Everyone
$22.00Add to cartFollowing on the heels of the successful New Testament for Everyone commentaries by N. T. Wright, John Goldingay, an internationally respected Old Testament scholar, authors this ambitious Old Testament for Everyone series. Treating every passage of Scripture from Genesis to Malachi, Goldingay addresses the texts in such a way that even the most challenging passages are explained simply. Perfect for daily devotions, Sunday school preparation, or brief visits with the Bible, the Old Testament for Everyone series is an excellent resource for the modern lay reader.
This third volume in Goldingay’s series presents a rich overview of the action-packed Book of Exodus and lays down the law as presented in the Book of Leviticus.
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God And Football
$18.99Add to cartWhat happens when Chad Gibbs, a renowned comedy editor and die-hard football fan, travels to the twelve Southeastern conference schools during game-day weekend in order to discover if football fanaticism in the South qualifies as idol worship? You get God & Football … an illuminating, laugh-out-loud look at the place where fanaticism, faith, and football meet.
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Autumns Promise : Could An Englisher Really Give Up All That She Knows For
$18.99Add to cartUntil Robert Miller met Lilly Allen, his world had been dark. A widower after only two years of marriage, he’s been living in a haze, filled with grief. He feels his life is already over-even though he’s only twenty-five.
But his friendship with Lilly changes everything. For the first time since he can remember, he finds new reasons to wake up each day. Soon, he knows he’s falling in love with Lilly. However, he also knows a marriage between the two of them can never happen. Lilly Allen is only eighteen. She had become pregnant out of wedlock. And, she’s an Englisher. He, of course, is Amish.
Lilly also feels a strong attraction to Robert. She admires his quiet strength and dependability. She’s also in awe of his devotion to his wife’s memory. Lilly knows she could never measure up to his perfect Amish wife. She also comes to realize that no matter how much she might love a person, she can’t change who she is. She loves Robert–not the Amish faith. No matter how much she loves him…she doesn’t know if she’ll ever be able to give up her independence and reliance on the modern world in order to say vows.
Coming from different worlds, does their love stand a chance?
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Advent Jesse Tree
$17.99Add to cartThe Advent Jesse Tree
DEVOTIONSThis book offers 25 devotions for each day from December 1st to December 25th, Christmas Day… the day Christians celebrate that God’s purpose wass finally revealed in the coming of the savior, Jesus Christ.
Each devotion traces the heritage of Jesus through the stories and prophecies of the Old Testament.
The Advent Jesse Tree enables individuals and families to engage in a more meaningful celebration of the Christmas season.
These daily Advent devotions are written in two versions (one for children and one version for adults) including a scripture, a story & commentary, questions to ask, a prayer, and a song.
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Unbound : A Practical Guide To Deliverance (Reprinted)
$17.99Add to cartNew Look for an Essential Guide to Deliverance
As a pastor and teacher on deliverance, Neal Lozano knows that many believers struggle with the same sin areas time after time. Yet victory can be as simple as tapping into the potent power of the gospel. By focusing on Jesus and his work, rather than on the intimidating aspects of evil spirits, readers can reset their mindset about their spiritual struggles.
In Unbound, Lozano shows readers how to do just this. He also shows them how to find and close any doors they may have opened to evil influence–and, consequently, Satan’s underhanded strategies. Balanced and full of hope, Unbound is a practical, thorough, and easy-to-follow guide to deliverance and freedom. It also includes practical instruction on praying for others to be set free.
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Mark : A Theological Commentary On The Bible
$47.00Add to cartPlacher’s commentary offers theological perspectives on what most scholars believe to be the earliest Gospel. The result is an accessibly written commentary focusing on the questions Mark’s Gospel raises for us today. This is sure to be of immense value for all who want to hear the astonishing story Mark tells about “the good news of Jesus Christ” (Mark 1:1).
This new series will build on a wide range of sources in areas such as biblical studies, the Christian tradition, popular culture, and the language of Christian worship. Whereas most commentaries emphasize the Bible’s ancient meaning, Belief concentrates on the living Word relative to the theological and ethical concerns of today. Noted scholars representing diverse backgrounds and perspectives will ensure a fresh and invigorating approach to the Bible. Nearly half of the volumes in the series will be written by women, and almost a third will be written by persons of color. Authors include Michael Battle, Anna Case-Winters, Harvey Cox, Miguel De La Torre, Boyung Lee, Thomas G. Long, Daniel Migliore, Stephanie Paulsell, Marcia Riggs, Donald Saliers, Ronald Sider, Leanne Van Dyk, and Allen Verhey. -
Diagramming The Scriptures
$24.99Add to cartIn Diagramming the Scriptures. . . the curriculum starts with the simple sentence, adds precept upon precept until the learner is able to master complex sentences. . . As each concept is introduced, the student has plenty of practice, followed by quizzes, and later a cumulative test over the entire text. As an educator, a homeschool parent, and a tutor I see this curriculum as an excellent choice for a homeschool, a Christian school classroom, or for an individual of any age who is interested in studying grammar or God’s Word, word by word.
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Acts : The Message Of Jesus In Action (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartActs, part of the Bringing the Bible to Life series, a companion to Zondervan’s NIV Application Commentary, explores both the historical meaning of the biblical text and its contemporary significance. Acts provides a journey through the biblical book, twe
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Revelation : A Vision Of Hope (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartRevelation, part of the Bringing the Bible to Life series, a companion to Zondervan’s NIV Application Commentary, explores both the historical meaning of the biblical text and its contemporary significance. Revelation provides a journey through the biblical book, ten sessions with discussion questions, and a closing section that assists you and your group in responding to God’s Word together or individually.
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From A Legend And Kingdom Of Darkness Into Poems Of Hope
$26.99Add to cartA tremendous testimony of God’s grace and love that ultimately births and inspires poems of hope. Antionette Campbell clearly displays her gift of writing. This will offer insight to those who may be walking through similar situations or simply facing obstacles in life. Victory is imminent and God is given the glory. A great mixture of story and inspirational poetry that will keep you reading until the end. This will be the first of many great books to come. -Laura Goncalves… Antionette Campbell’s life is a testimony of God’s grace and love to Deuteronomy 4:29-31. I’ll paraphrase it. If you truly seek God with your heart and soul; and when troubles come to you, in future days, if you’ll come back to God and listen to His voice. He won’t abandon you to ruin or forget the covenant He swore to your ancestors. -Lorraine Lambright
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Hidden Power Of Informal Leadership
$14.99Add to cartTap Into a Hidden Gold Mine!
Are you looking for creative ways to improve your team’s performance? Do you have to work harder and smarter, or produce more with the same or less resources? Informal Leadership uncovers a valuable human resource hidden inside your group.
In this simple and practical book you will discover who these influential leaders are and what drives them, and will be able to increase your success by learning how to tap their talents and skills to:
* Increase innovation and performance
* Stay ahead of the game
* Make more impactful changes
* Exceed expectationsInformal Leadership provides a short and effective route to mobilize your people-and produce outstanding results. It also provides fresh insights on how to inspire your Informal Leaders and leverage their strengths to achieve results way beyond what is expected.
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Distant Thunder
$17.99Add to cartThe prophet Ezekiel was never taken seriously when he predicted the destruction of Israel’s enemies, but unfortunately for them, he was right. The truth of Ezekiel’s words will soon be felt by the entire modern world, and it seems chaos will reign supreme. In the midst of the ensuing mayhem, Pastor Ty Dempsey arises as the man who is able to connect the dots of modern day occurrences with the prophecies of the ancient scriptures. Meanwhile, Israeli F-16 “Lightning” pilot Moshe Eldan begins to discover the truth of those same prophecies in his daily dealing with terrorists. Dempsey and Eldan will learn that they are part of a bigger plan. However, they are not alone. This thriller provides an answer to an age-old question: What would happen if the entire world turned on Israel? This story provides the first installment of a fast-paced, electrifying read called The Lightning Chronicles. It is filled with all the action and adventure that usually accompanies the last day events of the prophesied end of the world.
“In Distant Thunder, Jimmy Root Jr. brings to life a story as relevant as tomorrow’s newspaper, built on a foundation as ancient as a 2,500 year old prophecy. This fast-paced narrative brings the reader into a world of human intrigue and spiritual revelation.”
Robert Whitlow
NY Times Bestselling Author
of Deeper Water“Zip up your G suit and strap in tight! This is a prophetic thriller I could not put down.”
Randy Reed USAF (Ret)
F-15 Eagle PilotDistant Thunder is “a well-written chilling yarn that will make you eager to stick around and enjoy the read!”
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Like Dandelion Dust
$19.99Add to cartJack and Molly Campbell are right where they want to be, enjoying an idyllic life with their four-year-old son Joey, and the close family and friends who live in their small hometown just outside Atlanta. Then the phone call comes from the social worker the Campbells never expected to hear from again. Three states away in Ohio, Joey’s biological father has just been released from prison. He is ready to start life over, but not without his son.
A judge’s quick decision deals a devastating blow to the Campbell family: Joey must be returned to his biological parents. The day after the ruling, in the silent haze of grief and utter disbelief, they watch their son pick a dandelion and blow the feathery seeds into the wind.
In the days that follow the ruling, Jack Campbell has a desperate and dangerous thought. What if they can devise a way out? Then they could take Joey and simply disappear . . . LIKE DANDELION DUST. -
Angel Song
$15.99Add to cartAngels eagerly watch over Annie Fletcher’s every move. She just doesn’t know it yet. When Annie Fletcher returns to Charleston to see her younger sister, Sarah, receive her master’s degree, she finds herself riding in the back of an ambulance, watching helplessly as Sarah fights for life. During the ride, Sarah appears to talk to someone who is not there, humming a melody Annie has never heard before.
Neighbor Ethan McKinney is there to lend a shoulder when Sarah unexpectedly dies. And as a carpenter, Ethan volunteers to help Annie get the Fletcher family home into shape for selling. Ethan’s presence is distracting, but what troubles Annie is her neighbor Tammy’s 12-year-old son. Keith has Down Syndrome and the guile to believe he can see and hear angels.
God begins to reveal Himself to Annie – both in her newfound friends and through heart-rending and clearly supernatural events. Annie discovers faith in God, finally experiencing the comfort that His angels really do surround us.
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Bishop : A Patrick Bowers Thriller (Reprinted)
$25.00Add to cartFBI Special Agent Patrick Bowers’s cutting-edge 21st-century geospatial investigative techniques and impeccable logic have helped him track some of the country’s most grisly killers. But those skills are pushed to the limit in this new installment of the highly-acclaimed, award-winning The Bowers Files series.
This time it’s a congressman’s daughter who is found dead even as her killers launch a spree of perfect murders in the Northeast. With nothing to link the crimes to each other, Agent Bowers faces his most difficult case yet–even as his personal life begins to crumble around him.
Known for his intricately woven, masterfully plotted novels of high-octane action and spine-tingling suspense, Steven James delivers once again. The Bishop is a gripping, adrenaline-laced story for readers who are tired of timid thrillers. Strap on your seatbelt and get ready for a wild ride. The game is on.
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Cooper Kids Adventure Series 2 In 1 Book
$9.99Add to cartMystery and danger lurk . . . Two of the top-selling books in The Cooper Kids Adventure Series are now in onevolume. Children will love embarking on these thrilling adventures:TheSecret of the Desert Stone: Biblicalarcheologist Dr. Jacob Cooper arrives in Togwana with his children Jay and Lilaand one goal-to discover the secret behind the two-mile-high Stone that has mysteriously appeared overnight. The Coopers’ uneasiness soon turns into dread as they are watched and threatened by the country’s new government and brutal dictator Idi Nkromo.TheDeadly Curse of Toco-Rey: Lila andJay Cooper have joined their dad on a mission to the jungles of Central America where a group of American treasure hunters have already become the victims ofthe deadly curse of Toco-Rey. Before Dr. Cooper can solve the mystery, his children are kidnapped and his integrity is put to the test. What price will he pay to get his children back? Follow the Coopers as they explore unknown ruins, plunge through dangerous jungles,face hostile natives, and battle ancient evil forces. Will their courage and faith in God bring them through?
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Ephesians (Reprinted)
$25.99Add to cartGeneral Preface
Author’s Preface
Introduction
Outline Of Ephesians
Commentary
BibliographyAdditional Info
More than any other book of the Bible, Ephesians displays the great purpose and plan of God for the church, Walter Liefeld writes. “It provides a perspective that is unique: God’s–and the believer’s–view from the ‘heavenly realms.'” For those who long to delve into the mind and purposes of God, few books are more helpful than Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. Here the apostle paints in broad strokes the great plan of God for his church, centered on its head, Jesus Christ, and living out its calling in praise of God’s glory. Beginning with doxology, Paul calls on the church to support its words of praise with deeds to match. Christians today will find here inspiration and insight that will confirm their allegiances and shape their lives. -
Paul : His Life And Teaching (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cart1. Blinded By The Light Acts 9:1-31
2. Proclaiming God’s Promises Acts 13:13-52
3. Treasures In Jars Of Clay 2 Corinthians 4
4. The Power Of Praise Acts 16:16-40
5. Becoming A Spiritual Mentor Acts 20:13-38
6. The Truth On Trial Acts 26:1-32
7. Strength In Weakness 2 Corinthians 11:16-12:10
8. Feeling Safe In A Storm Acts 27:13-44
9. Finding Hope In God’s Kingdom Acts 28:11-31
10. Experiencing Joy In Sufferings Philippians 1Additional Info
The apostle Paul led a dramatic and fascinating life from his conversion on the road to Damascus to his imprisonments to his speeches in the public square. His letters shaped the believers in the early church just as they do today. In this study guide by Jack Kuhatschek we will survey both the highlights of his life and the core teachings in his writings. -
Its Not My Fault
$18.99Add to cartWhat seems like just a common, no-harm-done excuse-“It’s not my fault!”-is often a dangerous trap, say Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend, because people don’t recognize what the blaming mindset does to them. It not only keeps them from overcoming the effects of all that they can’t control-like other people, circumstances and genetics-but separates them from a solution. And when they give away the ownership of their life, they end up losing the one opportunity they have to fulfill their dreams and enjoy God’s best. Using eight principles, a variety of true stories and their years of experience as professional psychologists, Cloud and Townsend enlighten readers on how to make empowering choices-and how to build the life they want to live. It may seem impossible but it’s true: taking personal responsibility is not only liberating, it is the best-and perhaps the only-way for a person to get what they really want out of life.
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Twisted Logic
$12.99Add to cartTwisted Logic:The Shadow of Suicide, is a book that all pastors should have in their library. At one time or another, pastors will encounter suicide, and they need to be equipped to help those who are dealing with a loved one who has committed suicide, or a person who is being tempted to commit suicide. Twisted Logic covers the warning signs and provides a “how to guide in dealing with the people who are suffering. This book gives basic steps and does not leave you wondering what the next step is; it reminds the reader that they need to walk with God. It is with God’s help that the one who suffers will find strength to overcome the temptation of suicide. For the family that is walking in the grief of the painful reality of suicide, Twisted Logic will bring them hope and understanding.”
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John Henry Newman
$15.99Add to cartJohn Henry Newman – a leading Anglican and founding figure of the Oxford Movement who converted to Rome – was beatified by the Pope in September 2010, becoming the first English saint since the 17th century. This portrait of a saint in the making is based on Newman’s great poem, The Dream of Gerontius. Through its seven movements, it traces Newman’s path through life – his lasting influence in the Church of England, his building of the church at Littlemore, his conversion, his vision and his founding of an English Oratory, the writing of the Dream, and the course of his beatification. Throughout, Newman’s own words and advice on sanctity will be featured offering a timeless guide to holy living today.
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Exciting World Of Churchgoing
$14.49Add to cartDave Walker, a thirty-something cartoonist, web editor and former church and community youth worker has become the UK’S leading cartoon commentator on the state of the Church (local and national). His Guide to the Church cartoons appear weekly in the Church Times, and on the paper’s daily blog, and many more can be found on Dave’s website, www.cartoonchurch.com This is his third collection of cartoons. His first cartoon collection reprinted within three months and is now in its third printing. His second collection is in its second printing. His many fans will love this third volume with its Tweeting bishops, its sociological study of the average Lent group, its handy guide to weighing up the respective merits of going to a church service vs. an Alpha course, and a great deal more.
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Love Letters : A Romance Novel
$16.49Add to cartIn 1928 John Silverman first saw Mary Lou- and wrote her a letter. Their extraordinary love story unfolds in a tale of a relationship spanning six decades through courtship, marriage, separation, war, loss and sacrifice- Bound by their unbroken devotion their love affair continues through a lifetime of letters. Inspiring and heartfelt, Love Letters celebrates the power of unconditional love and the written words, “Loving you through eternity and beyond forever.”
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When A Child Prays Miracles Happen
$12.49Add to cartBonnie J. Heath began her walk with the Lord as a child, when she faithfully prayed to God and attended church services. Since then, she has been inspired by God in many ways, especially in her work with children. As a teenager and young adult, she helped introduce many children to Christ. She continues to work with the youth through her church, Whites Chapel United Methodist Church in Conyers, Georgia, and other organizations. Bonnie has been a speaker for youth conferences, Girl Scout troops, Sunday school classes, women’s organizations, school and church sponsored youth events, and other organizations, all because of her love for and devotion to children.
God inspired Bonnie to write this book while she was reflecting upon fond memories of her childhood, in Americus, Georgia, and how God answered her childhood prayers. She wrote this book to encourage children to pray and to trust God. The stories in When a Child Prays, Miracles Happen are true and have been printed with the submitters’ permission. Through this book, Bonnie hopes to help many families and children deal with autism.
Bonnie is proudly married to Donald Heath, Sr. and is the proud and devoted mother of Donald Heath, Jr. (DJ), whose inspirational prayer jump-started this book. She is the proud daughter of retired educator Juanita Jones and the late Paul Jones. She credits her parents, grandparents, and family members with keeping her grounded spiritually during her formative years and with placing in her an undying love for God. She is a devoted Christian and church worker, a school volunteer, a soccer mom, and the owner of JH Business Enterprises, LLC.
Bonnie has a bachelor’s degree, from Georgia Southwestern College and a Master’s degree from Central Michigan University. She and her family reside in Conyers, Georgia.
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My Be Attitude
$16.99Add to cartOur society doesn’t teach us how to be, it just teaches us how to stay busy doing remakes and makeovers and going nowhere. This book wants to develop how we think as instructed by the teaching of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount, commonly referred to as the Beatitudes. It shows how to better develop good character and grow in knowledge, wisdom, and understanding and ultimately define who you are in Christ.
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Walking In Wide Places
$17.99Add to cartAnd I shall walk in a wide place, for I have sought your precepts. Psalm 119:45
If you are currently hemmed in and know the pain of feeling trapped, you are probably feeling drawn to this book. Christine Wyrtzen has a heart for you. Confinement has marked much of her life and she had no idea that spacious places, internally, could exist in the midst of crushing circumstances.
If you are intrigued and feel nudged to embark on this journey through Psalm 119, you have a powerful experience awaiting you. You will never look at the Torah again without praising its power and its beauty.
Right now, Jesus sees you in your pit of confinement. Whatever circumstances have fashioned your prison bars, He extends a hand to you. “Come on out,” He invites. “Live by the Word that comes out of my mouth. I will teach you to embrace my ways, and when you listen and follow me, you will know spacious places.” Deliverance from confinement always starts in the heart. The vistas of the kingdom are just around the corner.
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Grace In The Shadow Of The Cross
$18.99Add to cartGrace in the Shadow of the Cross is a creative autobiography about how one little girl’s unspeakable abuse became one joyful woman’s testimony of healing. This true story is told in three voices: Ann’s first-hand experiences are described through the character of Grace (who begins with the name Prophet). Accompanying her voice are those of Father God and Deceiver. Father God speaks mainly through Scriptures but also through private prayer conversations actually experienced by Ann. Deceiver’s cruel voice will be all too familiar to abuse survivors.
This book is for those who have known abuse as well as those who love them. It is for the broken, the beaten, the humbled, and the humiliated. Ultimately, it’s a story of hope that will encourage you-no matter your past pain-that God loves you and desires to heal your heart.
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Servants Of The Most High God
$19.99Add to cartThe Birth of the Church is Volume 2 of a continuing curriculum series highlighting New Testament characters responsible for leading the early church in its formation. Already adopted for use on the mission fields of North India, The Birth of the Church has proven to be a valuable tool in equipping the emerging churches and the training of its leaders. This curriculum which offers several weeks of study, is designed to deepen one’s understanding of the Biblical characters God used to impact His Kingdom and establish His church. This book will equip present day readers to become the servants of the Most High God in today’s world.
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Bequest : A Fifty Year Journey To Find A Birth Father
$18.99Add to cartFebruary 1998
I have a growing sense of who is my biological father. I may never know for sure in this life even though some circumstances are formidable indicators. There are still questions and the need for proof positive.March 2001
When I explained my problem to the lab director, and what I had available to work with, he was somewhat dubious. The analysis of envelopes and stamps that had crossed an ocean and been stored in a box for sixty years might be problematic. He told me he would attempt an analysis. He would need a sample of my DNA.May 2001
Several weeks went by. Then, Friday evening, May 28, 2001, I was mowing the grass in the side yard. At exactly 7:34 p.m. Mary came out on the deck with the white kitchen phone saying the call was for me. “It’s the lab.”For many years, Donald E. Kersemeier wondered about the identity of his biological father. The results of the analysis forever changed his life.
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Sometimes Love Offends
$17.49Add to cartThis book is the result of a “disturbing trend” within The Church (The body of true believers) to be increasingly molded by the world’s concept of what Christians are to be like, especially in the area of love. There is far more to love than what we read in 1st Corinthians chapter 13. By ignoring the more difficult aspects of love requiring “teaching, correction, reproof, rebuke, and training in righteousness”, as we are told The Word of God is good for, and are commanded to do in Scripture, we not only fail to love one another as Jesus loves us, but we fail to show Godly love to the world.
If we are to use scripture to define “Love”, we need to examine how God, Who is love, acts out His love; how He speaks about His love. When we ask, “what would Jesus do?” we need first to look at what Jesus did, not imagine what He would do, if we are to answer the question properly. Otherwise, we may wind up loving them into hell instead of into heaven.
This book is written to introduce some, and re-introduce others, to that full spectrum, including the more difficult aspects of love, and how we should properly use them. Love according to how God, Who is love, tells us to love, and demonstrates by His actions, what love is, and His love for us.
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Parenting With A Purpose
$27.99Add to cart“Parenting with a purpose” is the process designed by God during which each child is led to establish a foundation on which he can build a responsible, productive adult life. There are many situational variations of this process, but each variation includes a commitment to three fundamental building blocks. These building blocks are:
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Wheres My Army
$19.99Add to cartIT’S TIME TO GET EXCITED ABOUT BEING A MAN!
What does it mean to be a godly man?
Is it possible to be a “man” and love Jesus at the same time?
How do I identify my role as a husband, as a father, as a leader in my community?
Am I being distracted from my Godly assigned duties and responsibilities to my family?
If I am to be the defender of my family then how do I prepare myself for battle?
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Jesus Was A Capitalist
$15.99Add to cartIn the Ancient Scrolls of His written teachings, Jesus taught very clearly in simple words:
The obligation of all people to have great wealth for the good of all.
How to have great wealth no matter how poor, or small you start.
That it is so easy for the very rich to enter the kingdom of heaven.
That it is very spiritual to have great wealth for the right purposes.
That the statement”you can not serve God and money”, actually means to have more money, not less.
That the very rich should generate much more and how.
He told the Apostles and the disciples to keep their wealth, but not take it in their purses, for they were worthy of pay where they ministered.
Also, many wealthy women traveled with Jesus and financed His ministry. One of these wealthy women of great influence was the wife of rich Herod’s business manager. (LK 8:1-3).
These ancient scrolls are labeled Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. They originally, accurately recorded all the wealth – Dominion – teachings of Jesus for the benefit of all persons. Over 2,000 years later these scrolls still teach the same simple truths of easy success for all.
These scrolls are now in the Book called the Bible. Here they are for you in this book on the scrolls-to-gold-teachings-of-Jesus, the Master Teacher of true capitalism, etc. -
Spiritual Warfare 2
$24.99Add to cartDr. Elsie Clark is a long-time Author/ Bible Scholar of over 54 books. She operates in the five-fold ministry of an apostle/ prophetess. She prophesied over “political officials and prominent leaders” of the world and has appeared on television/radio networks. She evangelizes the gospel of Jesus Christ, pastored for over twenty-one years and raised up ministry leaders. She taught God’s Word, globally for over 24 years and ministered in places such as Rome, Italy; Corinth, Philippi, Thessalonica, Switzerland, Egypt, Haiti, Africa, etc. Dr. Elsie sets up boot-camp training in churches and is a well sought after speaker. She has written twelve volume series on Spiritual Warfare that includes this book. Her other books are powerful tools for biblical research. She is an available speaker for church conferences, workshops, conventions and seminars. Her vision is to build multiple ministries to win multiple souls into the Kingdom of God.
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Rhythms Of Grace 1
$37.95Add to cartRhythms of Grace is a unique and innovative program resource designed to meet the spiritual needs of children and families living with autismspectrum disorders. Participant families gather monthly with program leaders and volunteers for sessions that are a hybrid of worship and faith formation. Rhythms of Grace helps children and their families feel at the center of a worship/formation experience that is specific to their needs and circumstances, rather than merely at the margins of a more conventionally “inclusive” program of worship or faith formation.
The Rhythms of Grace curriculum consists of a 3-year syllabus of distinct scripture-based session plans, as well as the background material needed to establish a successful program. Each year of the program includes 12 monthly sessions (Sept. to Aug.) and 6 feast sessions. Volume 1 contains a single year’s worth of session plans (18 sessions total), plus background material.
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Saint Francis
$14.99Add to cartChristian Encounters, a series of biographies from Thomas Nelson Publishers, highlights important lives from all ages and areas of the Church. Some are familiar faces. Others are unexpected guests. But all, through their relationships, struggles, prayers, and desires, uniquely illuminate our shared experience. He’s more than just a statue of the saint in the neighbor’s garden surrounded by adoring animals. As a wealthy young man, Franciswas a member of the “brat pack” of his day, wearing bright clothing, hanging out with rich friends, engaging in street brawls, and partying. After a dream in which God called him into service, Francis abandoned all his rights and possessions and began preaching simplicity and poverty, relying on God’s providence rather than worldly goods.In this Christian Encounters biography, read about this patron saint of animals who so delighted in God’s works that he once preached a sermon to a flock of birds.
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Great Expectations Leader Guide (Teacher’s Guide)
$11.99Add to cart*Peace For God’s People –Isaiah 2:1-5
*Hope For God’s People –Isaiah 11:1-10
*Joy For God’s People –Isaiah 35:1-10
*Promise For God’s People –Isaiah 7:10-16Additional Info
Although a book of prophecy, Isaiah is also one of the most poetic books of the Bible. These texts from Isaiah are read by people throughout the world during the season of Advent. With imagery such as the lion and lamb laying down together, the holy mountain of God, and streams in the desert, the words of Isaiah are woven together with great expectations of the life to come.This 4-session Bible study explores 4 word pictures in Isaiah and encourages participants to explore this book thoughtfully together.
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Evangelicals : What They Believe Where They Are And Their Politics
$20.00Add to cartAn overview of the global evangelical movement, including its historical roots, doctrinal distinctives, current strength, influence on politics and society, and teaching about the future. In the changing political, social, and religious landscape of the West, the term evangelical is increasingly losing meaning and credibility. Although some people say there is no unity to what evangelicals believe, church historian Christopher Catherwood sets out to prove otherwise, stating, “We are a people defined by our beliefs, and that is what distinguishes us in our twenty-first century postmodern times.” Catherwood delivers a succinct and organized review of the global evangelical movement, looking at its earliest days, current place in world Christianity, political and social influence, unifying theological doctrinal beliefs, and its view on eschatology. Using the doctrinal basis of the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students and the 1974 Lausanne Covenant, Catherwood summarizes evangelical beliefs before describing the scope of the global church and the shift of evangelicalism’s center from the global North and West to the South and East. Catherwood demonstrates that the term evangelical is not only meaningful, but necessary. Anyone wanting to know about the past, present, and future of evangelicalism will find this book helpful.
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Complete Writings Of Menno Simons
$59.99Add to cartAvailable as a print on demand title shipping within two to three days.
This English edition of Menno Simons’ writings contains all the known writings of Menno, including several tracts, letters, and hymns never previously translated. The entire contents of this edition were translated from the Dutch by Leonard Verduin of Ann Arbor, Michigan, and edited by J. C. Wenger, who wrote clarifying introductions to each of Menno’s writings. This edition represents a faithful English rendering of what Menno taught and wrote in the 16th century.
The Complete Writings of Menno Simons is issued with the hope that it may serve to strength the Mennonite Church in a dynamic Christian life, to introduce to the Christian church at large a new vision of discipleship, to create in the reader a new loyalty to the Word of God, and to recapture the true Christian spirit in this era of secularism.
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Matrix Of Christian Ethics
$32.99Add to cartIn today’s world, many Christians don’t know how to live ethically, let alone know what ethics is. Christian ethics probes our deepest sensibilities as humans and how we seek the good for others as well as for ourselves as followers of Christ. This book begins to delve into this relevant and contemporary subject through methodological reflection on the commands, purposes, values, and virtues of Christian life in today’s context.
To address these factors, an integrative approach to ethics is proposed, borrowing from classical ethical models such as consequential ethics, principle ethics, virtue ethics, and value ethics. This is what the authors call a matrix of Christian ethics. This matrix will be played out in a variety of ways throughout the book, from the discussion of the postmodern situation of ethics and values to current proposals for the ongoing development of Christian ethics today. It concludes with some practically oriented guidelines to help the reader consider contemporary ethical questions and conflicts within a framework of biblical wisdom, in view of the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of followers of Christ.
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Biology Of Sin
$20.99Add to cartThere are heated discussions happening on the conflict between science and faith. This disagreement tends to focus around three main issues, one of them being what causes our sinful behavior. The intense conflict has to do with biblically defined sinful behaviors and if there just might be a biological predisposition for these behaviors. The Biology of Sin speaks to this debate and hopefully brings some resolution to the conflict. As both a Christian and a neuroscientist, Dr. Stanford has seen scientific knowledge distorted to justify sinful behavior and perhaps more disturbingly, he has seen Christians misuse Scripture to demonize and alienate the very ones they should be reaching out to. He suggests that the underlying cause of this problem in the church is a lack of knowledge, both of basic brain function and scriptural teaching. The Biology of Sin discusses sinful behaviors, including adultery, rage, addiction, and homosexuality, asking of each: What does science say, and what does the Bible say about this behavior?
He then attempts to reconcile the fact that biological predispositions do play a role in behavior which the Bible defines as sinful while always emphasizing the authority of God’s Holy Word and the abundant grace he has for those struggling with habitual sin.
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Psychology And Christianity (Revised)
$35.99Add to cart1. A History Of Christians In Psychology – Eric L. Johnson
2. A Levels-of-Explanation View – David G. Myers
An Integration Response
A Christian Psychology Response
A Biblical Counseling Response
A Transformational Psychology Response3. An Integration View – Stanton L. Jones
A Levels-of-Explanation Response
A Christian Psychology Response
A Biblical Counseling Response
A Transformational Psychology Response4. A Christian Psychology View – Robert C. Roberts And Paul J. Watson
A Levels-of-Explanation Response
An Integration Response
A Biblical Counseling Response
A Transformational Psychology Response5. A Biblical Counseling View – David Powlinson
A Levels-of-Explanation Response
An Integration Response
A Christian Psychology Response
A Transformational Psychology Response6. A Transformational Psychology View — John H. Coe And Todd W. Hall
A Levels-of-Explanation Response
An Integration Response
A Christian Psychology Response
A Biblical Counseling Response7. Finding One Truth In Five Views – Eric L. Johnson
Name Index
Subject IndexAdditional Info
How are Christians to understand and undertake the discipline of psychology? This question has been of keen interest (and sometimes concern) to Christians because of the importance we place on a correct understanding of human nature. Psychology can sometimes seem disconnected from, if not antithetical to, Christian perspectives on life. How are we to understand our Christian beliefs about persons in relation to secular psychological beliefs? This book presents four models for understanding the relationship between psychology and Christianity. David Powlison (Westminster Theological Seminary) offers the biblical counseling model. The levels-of-explanation model is advanced by David G. Myers (Hope College), while Stanton L. Jones (Wheaton College) introduces the integration model. The Christian psychology model is put forth by Robert C. Roberts (Baylor University). Each of the contributors responds to the other essayists, noting points of agreement as well as problems they see. This second edition includes an entirely new chapter by Stanton L. Jones presenting the integration model, along with new responses from the other contributors. It also includes a revised introduction by Eric L. Johnson, describing the history of Christians and psychology, as well as a conclusion that considers what might unite the four views and how a reader might evaluate the relative strengths and weaknesses of each view. Psychology and Christianity: Four Views has become a standard introductory textbook for students and professors of Christian psychology. This revision promises to keep it so. -
Trinity And An Entangled World
$33.99Add to cartTwentieth-century science discovered that the physical world is profoundly relational – that, thanks to the phenomenon of quantum entanglement, there is a holistic connectivity at the deepest level of physical reality. This new way of comprehending the universe – which brings to mind the mystery at the heart of Trinitarian theology – has inspired thirteen distinguished scholars from physics and theology to explore the role of relationality in both science and religion.
Besides containing insights from both expert scientists and theologians, The Trinity and an Entangled World considers the way in which these parallel insights can contribute to a harmonious dialogue between science and religion.
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Paradox Of Disability
$24.99Add to cartThe village of Trosly-Breuil in northern France is home to one of the world’s thirty-four L’Arche communities, where people with and without intellectual disabilities live and work together. In 2007 an impressive assortment of social scientists and theologians gathered there to offer responses to a question posed by the worldwide community’s cofounder, Jean Vanier: “What have people with disabilities taught me?” Their answers are here presented in a diverse collection of essays.
Editor Hans Reinders emphasizes that these analyses and reflections – like the L’Arche communities that inspired them – are not meant to set apart those with disabilities. Rather, they encourage people of all abilities humbly to acknowledge that to be human is to live with brokenness and limitation – and that to experience true community we must first learn to receive other people as God’s gift.
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Beyond Pentecostalism : Crisis Of Global Christianity And The Renewal Of Th
$35.99Add to cartAt the beginning of the twenty-first century, Christianity faces one of its greatest opportunities as well as one of its greatest challenges – the formulation of a global theology. In Beyond Pentecostalism Wolfgang Vondey argues that Pentecostal thought and praxis represent an indispensable catalyst for the realization of this task.
Accentuating Pentecostalism as a manifestation of what he calls the crisis of global Christianity, Vondey describes the elements of this crisis – manifested chiefly in theology’s turn toward a performance-oriented enterprise – and suggests that the task of overcoming the crisis demands an integration of Pentecostalism in the global theological agenda. This task will inevitably push Christianity beyond the boundaries of the classical Pentecostal tradition. In fact, Vondey suggests, Pentecostalism itself is in the process of going beyond its own historical, theological, sociocultural, and institutional boundaries.
Informing Vondey’s study throughout is the provocative metaphor of theology with Pentecostal resources as closer to “play” than to “performance.” He therefore engages the social sciences, psychology, philosophy, and ritual and cultural studies as major dialogue partners in developing the theological task for both the Pentecostal and the broader ecumenical global community. Vondey’s goal is not a “pentecostalization” of Christianity but rather a renewal of the theological landscape in light of the significance of Pentecostal voices, thoughts, and practices worldwide.
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Deep Wounds Deep Healing (Reprinted)
$18.00Add to cartA poor self-image. Chronic depression. A bitter divorce. The trauma of sexual abuse. Why do some wounds fester and refuse to heal, even after we seek help from those who specialize in treating deep emotional pain? Kraft believes that in order to experience real and lasting freedom from a painful past, we must understand the powerful link between spiritual warfare and inner healing. It is only when we recognize and reject the enemy’s influence on our most hurtful memories that we can receive complete restoration in mind, heart, and spirit. Deep Wounds, Deep Healing is a complete guide to deep-level healing. Whether readers are seeking restoration for themselves or for those under their care, this book will enable them to recognize the spiritual roots of emotional wounds and invite God’s presence into those darkest of places. His power is the hope of freedom and inner healing.
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Lectionary Scripture Notes Cycle A
$24.95Add to cartThis book provides guidelines and resources for homilies and sermons, worship planning, and Scripture study based on the texts in Year A (Cycle A) in The Revised Common Lectionary: Consultation on Common Texts (Nashville: Abingdon, 1992). It is a thoroughly revised and updated replacement for Norman A. Beck, Scripture Notes for Series A (Lima, Ohio: CSS Publishing, 1986). Leaders in worship and worship planning and other members of Christian congregations and communities will find this book to be helpful for use as individuals and in study groups as they prepare for more meaningful worship services each weekend.
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What Can We Believe Cycle A
$12.95Add to cartIn each of Sunday’s assigned lectionary readings — the First, Second, and Gospel lessons — we are invited to view the glorious narrative of scripture through three different, yet harmonious, perspectives. In the second lesson, we become witnesses to the growth and development of the early church as described in the epistles of Paul and the other apostles. As the early Christians take their first steps in their faith, we too learn how to travel on our own journey with Christ.
As part of the Sermons on the Second Readings, Series III, Cycle A series, What Can We Believe? guides us through the last third of the season of Pentecost as James L. Killen Jr. explores the second lessons from Proper 23 through Thanksgiving, bringing the lectionary cycle year to its conclusion.
This collection of sermons is a valuable resource for:
* Sermon starters and illuminating illustrations
* Gaining a new homiletical perspective to the lectionary
* Offering a newer, deeper understanding and appreciation of scripture
* Using as a starter for adult Bible study groups or personal devotions
This insightful collection of sermons includes:
What Can We Believe about the Christian Life?
What Can We Believe about the Reign of Christ?
What Can We Believe about Stuff?
… and many more!
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Strategically Small Church (Reprinted)
$16.00Add to cartBrandon O’Brien helps pastors and church leaders understand that a smaller church is sometimes better than a big one. He demonstrates the strengths of small congregations, including that today’s church “shoppers” want services that are local, personal, and intimate. Also, small churches provide space to nurture close relationships across age and lifestyle barriers, and they facilitate a higher level of commitment from laypeople. And small church budgets are often more effective because of greater efficiency. The Strategically Small Church will encourage small-church pastors in their ministries and challenge them to play to their strengths.
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Razing Hell : Rethinking Everything Youve Been Taught About Gods Wrath And
$24.00Add to cartDoes the idea of hell haunt your dreams and disturb your sleep? Have you ever wondered at the justice (or injustice) of it all? Are you confounded by a God who deems it necessary to send the majority of humanity to burn there forever? If so, then this book is for you.
Seventy percent of Americans believe in hell, as do ninety-two percent of those who attend church every week. Clearly, it’s a hot topic. Baker offers readers a safe space to contemplate tough issues as we rethink our traditional views of hell. In her candid and inviting style Baker explores and ultimately refutes many traditional views of hell, presenting instead theologically sound ways of thinking that are more consistent with our image of God as a loving creator who desires to liberate us from sin and evil.This is an excellent selection for general readers, students, pastors, professors, and grief counselors, and will provide clarity for those with questions about hell, God’s judgment, and what happens to us when we die.
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Neighbor : Christian Encounters With Illegal Immigration
$24.00Add to cartUsing a blend of travel narrative, interviews, theological insight, and biblical scholarship, Daniel tackles the controversial issues that surround undocumented migration in the United States by taking the reader to the spiritual, legal, and geographical front lines of the immigration debate. Here, the political becomes personal and “talking points” have a human face. The result of this journey is a compelling argument that encourages Christians to meet undocumented migrants as neighbors and as friends. Study questions are included.
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God Is In The Manger
$17.00Add to cart“There are only two places where the powerful and great in this world lose their courage, tremble in the depths of their souls, and become truly afraid. These are the manger and the cross of Jesus Christ.”
“No priest, no theologian stood at the cradle of Bethlehem. And yet, all Christian theology finds its beginnings in the miracle of miracles, that God became human.”
These stirring words are among forty devotions that guide and inspire readers as they move thematically through the weeks of Advent and Christmas, from waiting and mystery to redemption, incarnation, and joy. Supplemented by an informative introduction, short excerpts from Bonhoeffer’s letters, and passages from his Christmas sermons, these daily devotions are timeless and moving reminders of the true gift of Christmas.
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Prophetic Preaching : A Pastoral Approach
$28.00Add to cartWhere have all the prophets gone? And why do preachers seem to shy away from prophetic witness?
Astute preacher Leonora Tisdale considers these vexing questions while providing guidance and encouragement to pastors who want to recommit themselves to the task of prophetic witness. With a keen sensitivity to pastoral contexts, Tisdale’s work is full of helpful suggestions and examples to help pastors structure and preach prophetic sermons, considered by many to be one of the most difficult tasks pastors are called to undertake. -
Sexuality In The New Testament
$30.00Add to cartLoader looks at hotly contested New Testament passages on sexuality and offers a fair and balanced treatment of what scholars say about them. He also offers an analysis of why interpreters say what they say, and demonstrates how texts may be interpreted specifically to support a preformed opinion.
Written in straightforward, non-technical language, this classroom text is also ideal for Bible study groups.
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Story Of Christianity 1
$27.99Add to cartTHE STORY OF CHRISTIANITY, VOLUME 1, is an informative, interesting, and consistently readable narrative history. It brings alive the people, dramatic events, and ideas that shaped the first fifteen centuries of the church’s life and thought–including major events outside of Europe, such as the Spanish and Portuguese conquest of the New World. Historian Justo Gonzalez shows how various social, political, and economic movements affected Christianity’s internal growth.
Gonzalez skillfully weaves in relevant details from the lives of prominent figures from the apostles to John Wycliffe, tracing out core theological issues and developments as reflected in the lives and stuggles of leading thinkers within the various traditions of the church. “The history of the church, while showing all the characteristics of human history, is much more than the history of an institution or movement,” Gonzalez stresses. “It is a history of the deeds of the spirit in and through the men and women who have gone before in the faith.” THE STORY OF CHRISTIANITY demonstrates at each point what new challenges and opportunities faced the church, and how Christians struggled with the various options open to them, thereby shaping the future direction of the church.
THE STORY OF CHRISTIANITY will serve as a fascinating introduction to the panoramic history of Christianity for students and teachers of church history, for pastors, and for general readers.
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Im Outnumbered : One Moms Lessons In The Lively Art Of Raising Boys
$17.99Add to cartBoy #1 is a blessing. Boy #2 is a joy. But what happens with boy #3? And what if there is a #4? Or more? Suddenly, Mom is outnumbered. Throw Dad into the mix, and you have enough testosterone to chase Mom out the front door and keep her on the run from dawn to dusk. A father can tell you a lot about raising boys. Researchers and psychologists can give you a lot of statistics and advice. Other parenting books can generalize. But only a mom of all boys can really explain what life is like when you are surrounded by men. From one “boy-mom” to another, I’m Outnumbered! offers sound advice and encouragement for every mom who has more than one son, even if there’s a girl in the mix. Author Laura Lee Groves has raised four redheaded boys and has lived-in fact loves-to tell about it. Her strategy of intentional parenting (guiding moms to see their role as proactive parents) has been gleaned from her own experience, from other boy-moms, and from parenting experts. Her combination of personal anecdotes and authoritative research will show boy-moms how to handle sibling rivalry foster leadership and teamwork combat conflict stay organized love them unconditionally and much more Laced with touching and humorous stories, this practical manual provides encouragement, inspiration, and information-especially for the outnumbered mom.
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For Married Women Only
$7.99Add to cartHow is a wife to love her husband? Tony Evans says a godly marriage will grow when a wife learns how to submit, seduce, and surrender to her husband. For Married Women Only explores these three principles in a straight-forward yet encouraging manner. He unpacks the touchy topic of submission and lays out the rewards inherent in this biblical model. On seduction, Evans looks at the quality of attractiveness and how embodying it can be pleasing to your spouse and to God. And with surrender, readers will examine why a wife is the perfect helpmate for her husband and how to combat attitudes opposed to God’s design.
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For Married Men Only
$7.99Add to cartWhat does it mean for a husband to love his wife? Tony Evans says a husband must be his wife’s savior, sanctifier, and satisfier. It is by living out these three principles that a godly marriage will blossom and flourish. In this booklet each of these principles is explored and explained using real-life examples.
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Moms Ultimate Guide To The Tween Girl World
$16.99Add to cartIf you’re the mom of a girl age eight to twelve, Moms’ Ultimate Guide to the Tween Girl World is the help and seasoned advice you’ve been longing for! No one knows “tween” girls better than bestselling girls’ author and tween authority Nancy Rue. In this personable and encouraging resource, she equips you with comprehensive guidance for handling every aspect of your tween and her world.
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Way Of Wisdom
$16.49Add to cartThe apostle Paul tells us that “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work” (2 Tim. 3:16-17). At the same time, the book of Proverbs is specifically designed for the discipleship of our sons and daughters. You may not find “education” listed in your concordance, but if you broaden your search to include “son” or “sons” references in Proverbs occur in great abundance. And for good reason, as its main purpose is for teaching children: “To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight, to receive instruction in wise dealing” (Pro. 1:2-3). Therefore, I believe parents should be rigorously intentional about teaching Proverbs to their children.
Rearing wise children in an age of foolishness requires concerted effort and thoughtfulness… My hope and prayer is that this book will aid parents as they fulfill their mandate to disciple their children and bring them up in The Way of Wisdom
-from the Preface
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Windows To Heaven
$17.49Add to cartIn Windows to Heaven, walk with Richard D. Brown through mortal peril, private meditations and unexpected encounters with God, in diverse settings as the desert, jungle, forest, streams, arctic ice, even the White House. Join him as he interacts with God from childhood on a small Indiana farm, to the Marine Corps, graduate school, career, then children and grandchildren while shaping his life and the lives of others.
In Windows to Heaven, find joy, inspiration, and spiritual adventure through experiences, such as
* Standing on a precipice at the mouth of a bear cave.
* Facing evil in the Marine Corps and on ghetto streets.
* Interacting with Congress on Ecological policy.
* Encountering an angel in deep woods.
* Accompanying a grandson when he learned of Christ’s suffering on the Mount.
* Facing cancer and walking through that valley to victory.
* Sharing a celebration of love through moving song and prose … and many more!
Crafted by a natural storyteller, and written in an engaging, page-turning style, filled with wit and wisdom, Windows to Heaven, will not disappoint. Discover how spiritual reflection and interaction with God’s creation can open windows to God’s kingdom on earth and His work in your life and the lives of others.
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New Bible Cure For Cancer A Dietary Answer (Expanded)
$8.99Add to cartTake charge of your health, and live a longer, healthier life In this concise, easy-to-read book, you’ll discover a wealth of information that will help you prevent and fight cancer. Incorporating the latest medical findings with the timeless wisdom of the Bible, The New Bible Cure for Cancer contains information that your doctor never may have told you.
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Seeker : A Novel (Reprinted)
$19.00Add to cartCharlotte Vance is a young woman who knows what she wants. But when the man she planned to marry joins the Shakers–a religious group that does not marry–she is left dumbfounded. And when her father brings home a new wife who is young enough to be Charlotte’s sister, it is more than she can bear. With the country–and her own household–on the brink of civil war, this pampered gentlewoman hatches a plan to avoid her new stepmother and win back her man by joining the Shaker community at Harmony Hill. Little does she know that this decision will lead her down a road toward unforeseen peace–and a very unexpected love.
Ann H. Gabhart brings alive the strikingly different worlds of the Southern gentry, the simple Shakers, and the ravages of war to weave a touching story of love, freedom, and forgiveness that sticks with readers long after they have turned the last page.
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Parenting Skills
$16.99Add to cartParenting is not a one-sided affair. In order for a parent to instill character traits effectively and to instill an inward desire to serve God, the child must also have a willing spirit. The premise of this book is that no parent should set a goal of having their child turn out right; rather, the parent should set a goal of having the child do right.
