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Praying For Purpose For Women
$19.99Add to cartThis 60-day prayer experience will guide you to ask God to mentor you in your life’s purposes. Included are insights from modern-day role models, examples of biblical characters, specific questions to ask yourself and to seek God’s answers and an eye-opening analysis of your life patterns and purposes.
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Trapped By Control
$13.99Add to cartThere is a question that every Christian would do well to ask: Day by day, who or what controls my life? Control can be godly or ungodly, depending on whose authority is in place. It’s harmful to us when it undermines our freedom to choose what is right. For many of us, the Lordship of Jesus is continually being challenged by ungodly controls that come from people, past and present situations, and even from within ourselves – fear being one of the key issues. The enemy is seductive and deceptive. His primary aim is to gain control through our sinful beliefs and behaviors. When control is not in the hands of God it’s in the hands of the kingdom of darkness.Wrongful control spoils relationships and seriously damages lives. This book takes a closer look at how and why people control. Controlling behavior is always a symptom of a deeper issue; it’s a sinful response to inner wounding and insecurity. As God reveals the roots of control we can choose to forgive those who have hurt us and receive His comfort, His acceptance and His healing at a deep level. This book is therefore ideal for those who want to understand ungodly control in their own lives or in others and find the keys to walking in freedom.
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Spirituality In Season
$27.49Add to cartWe are used to making Lent a special time for spiritual renewal, but the whole of the liturgical year offers an endless resource for growth in faith and understanding. Spirituality in Season explores the treasures that Christian tradition has accumulated over centuries and suggests new and creative-ways of drawing on these riches in ways that nurture both individual experience and the worshipping life of the church.
All of human life is reflected in the Christian year – the drama of its joys and sorrows, the times of waiting, the long stretches of uneventful ordinariness. This book aims to unlock the great potential of the seasons, both for those who plan and lead worship, and for those who use the church’s year as a resource for their own and others’ spiritual growth. Each chapter draws out the distinctive spiritual ‘mood’ of a particular season and offers:
-An overview of the season, its major themes and markers for the journey
-An exploration of seasonal liturgies, the lectionary readings and other resources
-Insights from writers from the Christian tradition and from literature
-Creative ideas for seasonal worship
-Practical tools for spiritual exploration.
Spirituality, liturgy and theology are often disconnected in contemporary Christian practice. Spirituality in Season offers a coherent vision for worship and personal spiritual growth that reconnects these great gifts at our disposal.
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Laying On Of Hands In The New Testament
$74.99Add to cartINTRODUCTION
PART I: HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE LAYING ON OF HANDS
THE LAYING ON OF HANDS IN THE JEWISH ENVIRONMENT
THE LAYING ON OF HANDS IN THE GRAECO-ROMAN ENVIRONMENT
PART II: THE LAYING ON OF HANDS IN THE NEW TESTAMENT
THE LAYING ON OF HANDS IN HEALING
THE LAYING ON OF HANDS AS A MARK OF FAVOUR
THE LAYING ON OF HANDS FOR THE RECEPTION OF THE SPIRIT
THE LAYING ON OF HANDS FOR COMMISSIONING AND ORDINATION
CONCLUSIONSAdditional Info
This study investigates the procedural techniques, significance, and the tangible effects of the laying on of hands in the New Testament. The author investigates the background of the New Testament practice by conducting investigation in the Old Testament and contemporary Judaism and the Graeco-Roman and Near-Eastern literature. The main chapters are exegetical, each discussing a particular use of the laying on of hands in the New Testament: for blessing, healing, reception of the Spirit and ordination. A special attention is given to the inner process of transfer of power through physical contact. It is the author’s conclusion that in the New Testament the gesture always signifies transfer of some positive materia: blessing, ‘life-force’, the Spirit and charismata. In the final section, an attempt is made to gauge the possibility of any uniformity in the significance of the various New Testament uses of the laying on of hands. -
Listening Gift : Learning To Hear Beyond The Words
$12.49Add to cartWe have a crisis brewing in our nation today. The crisis I am speaking about is the failure on our part to really listen and hear one another. It is plaguing marriages, affecting our children, as well as our friendships. This in turn affects God’s church. The Listening Gift is a book that is relevant for today. It is for those who desire better communication skills and richer relationships. This includes our relationship with our spouse, our children, our friends, co-workers, and most importantly, with our Heavenly Father.
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3 Simple Rules For Following Jesus (Teacher’s Guide)
$16.99Add to cartIdeal for showing children how to be effective stewards of the world around them
This leader’s resource helps plan six sesions that will help children
* Learn what it means to care for the world and God’s people
* Consider the ways to do good things for their families, their church, their community, and the world
* Discover the value of spiritual disciplines and how to practice themThe three simple rules of “Do No Harm”, “Do Good”, and “Stay in Love with God” are easy enough for children to understand and profound enough to begin a lifelong journey of faith.
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Joseph : A Man Of Integrity And Forgiveness
$19.99Add to cartIn Great Lives: Joseph, Charles Swindoll reveals to us a man buffeted with the same kinds of problems we face today, whose tenacious faith in God ultimately won him great honor and achievement. No family today is more dysfunctional than Joseph’s was. No one faces greater temptation than that which Potiphar’s wife offered Joseph. No faith is challenged more severely than was Joseph’s on death row. Yet Joseph stood firm, exemplifying what is possible when ordinary people maintain their connections with God. Like an epic novel filled with intrigue, tension, and torrential emotions, Joseph’s triumphiant story touches us all. Great Lives: Joseph presents a fresh look at one of the most intriguing characters in the Old Testament and focuses on the virtue of forgiveness in the face of deceit and betrayal.
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40 Day Journey With Gerard Manley Hopkins
$12.99Add to cartDrawing from the poetry and journal of Gerard Manley Hopkins, who is considered a major 19th century English poet, editor Francis X. McAloon, S.J. draws us into Hopkins’ intense joy in and sacramental view of nature as a manifestation of the beauty of the divine in the natural world.
Includes a short introduction to Hopkins’ life and work, questions to draw the reader into Hopkins’ spiritual world, journaling suggestions and daily prayers. This 40-day journey is an invitation to personal meditation and/or group discussion. An inspiring journey to take at any time, especially through the seasons of Advent and Lent.
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40 Day Journey With Madeleine LEngle
$14.99Add to cartFor Madeleine L’ Engle, the world is full of beauty, mystery, grace – intimations of the divine. Editor Isabel Anders draws from the best of L’ Engle’s fiction, non-fiction and poetry to invite the reader on a 40-day journey of incredible richness.
Includes a short introduction to L’ Engle’s life and work, questions to draw the reader into her spiritual world, journaling suggestions and daily prayers. This 40-day journey is an invitation to personal meditation and/or group discussion. An inspiring journey to take at any time, especially through the seasons of Advent and Lent.
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Good Sex 2.0 Leaders Guide
$18.99Add to cartWhether you’re a youth worker, associate pastor, CE director, or volunteer, this book is an upfront, truthful, process-centered resource that invites students to consider and understand their sexuality in light of the God who loves them and who made them sexual beings.
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Where Do I Go
$15.99Add to cartA story of seeking-and finding-God’s will in unlikely places.
Gabrielle Fairbanks has nearly lost touch with the carefree, spirited young woman she was when she married her husband twenty years ago. But when the couple moves to Chicago to accommodate Philip’s promotion, Gabby finds the chance to make herself useful. It’s there she meets the women of Manna House; they need a Service Director-and she has a degree in social work. She’s in her element, feeling God’s call on her life at last, even though Philip doesn’t like the changes he sees in her. But things get rough when Philip gives Gabby an ultimatum: quit her job at the shelter or risk divorce and losing custody of their sons. Gabby must take refuge, as in the song they sing at Sunday night worship: “Where do I go when there’s no one else to turn to? . . . I go to the Rock I know that’s able, I go to the Rock.”
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Landmines In The Path Of The Believer
$19.99Add to cartDr. Charles Stanley identifies nine destructive temptations and gives Christians the hope and skills they need to live an abundant and obedient life. When you are in the heat of spiritual battle, it does not take long to realize that Satan will do anything to prevent you from becoming the person God has planned. However, he does not always employ an all-out frontal assault. Sometimes the danger comes in subtle schemes–landmines hidden along our paths. These landmines, once detonated, can paralyze us spiritually and stop us from living an abundant and obedient life. In Landmines in the Path of the Believer, beloved pastor Dr. Charles Stanley shows readers how to identify, avoid, or defuse landmines of Pride, Jealousy and Envy, Insecurity, Compromise, Unforgiveness, Sexual Sin, Laziness, Disappointment, and Fear. “Avoiding serious trouble is not difficult,” says Dr. Stanley, “especially if you follow the route God has given you to travel. God knows the way through every minefield.”
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Truth War : Fighting For Certainty In An Age Of Deception
$19.99Add to cartBest-selling author John MacArthur reclaims the unwavering certainty of God’s Truth and anchors Christians in God’s eternal Word. Right now, Truth is under attack, and much is at stake. Christians are caught in the crossfire of alternative Christian histories, emerging faulty texts, and a cultural surge to eliminate absolute Truth altogether. As a result, many churches and Christians have been deceived. Worse still, they propagate the deception that poses itself as Truth! In The Truth War, John MacArthur reclaims the unwavering certainty of God’s Truth and anchors Christians in God’s eternal Word.
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New Intrepreters Handbook Of Preaching
$73.99Add to cartThe New Interpreter’s Handbook of Preaching is a major reference tool for preaching, with articles on every facet of Christian sermon preparation and delivery. This resource is both scholarly and practical. It focuses on the most distinctive feature and greatest strength of homiletics as a discipline: It is rooted in interdisciplinary scholarship and it develops theory geared to practice. Its theory arises out of the study of both excellent preaching past and present and actual sermon preparation and composition. When theory and practice critique each other, it is possible to produce guidelines that assist greater excellence and economy in preaching the gospel. Excellence in standards is an area in which homiletics needs to grow, and this project will be both a means to encourage and develop it. A guiding question throughout will be, Will it preach? The answers will be offered in the sense that “here is something that works well,” rather than “here is something to try.”
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Psalms 1-50
$75.99Add to cartTable Of Contents
General Introduction
A Guide To Using This Commentary
Abbreviations
Introduction To Psalms 1-50
Commentary On Psalms 1-50
Appendix: Early Christian Writers And The Documents Cited
Biographical Sketches
Timeline Of Writers Of The Patristic Period
Bibliography Of Works In Original Languages
Bibliography Of Works In English Translation
Author/Writings Index
Subject Index
Scripture IndexAdditional Info
The Psalms have long served a vital role in the individual and corporate lives of Christians, expressing the full range of human emotions, including some that we are ashamed to admit. The Psalms reverberate with joy, groan in pain, whimper with sadness, grumble in disappointment and rage with anger.The church fathers employed the Psalms widely. In liturgy they used them both as hymns and as Scripture readings. Within them they found pointers to Jesus both as Son of God and as Messiah. They also employed the Psalms widely as support for other New Testament teachings, as counsel on morals and as forms for prayer.
But the church fathers found more than pastoral insight in the Psalms. They found apologetic and doctrinal insight as well, as is attested by the more than sixty-five authors and more than 160 works excerpted in this commentary. provided more than pastoral
Especially noteworthy among the Greek-speaking authors cited are Hippolytus, Origen, Eusebius of Caesarea, Athanasius, Basil of Caesarea, Gregory of Nyssa, Didymus the Blind, Evagrius of Pontus, Diodore of Tarsus, John Chrysostom, Asterius the Homilist, Theodore of Mopsuestia, Theodoret of Cyr, Cyril of Alexandria and Hesychius of Jerusalem. Among noteworthy Latin authors we find Hilary of Poitiers, Ambrose of Milan, Jerome, Augustine, Arnobius the Younger and Cassiodorus.
Readers of these selections, some of which appear here for the first time in English, will glean from a rich treasury of deep devotion and profound theological reflection.
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Wendell Berry And The Cultivation Of Life
$22.00Add to cartFar from being a mere “nostalgic agrarian,” Wendell Berry offers an important and redemptive vision for life through his poetry, fiction, and essays. His themes of community, place, and conservation speak to a range of people, both conservative and progressive, who are concerned with finding health in the midst of our restless, transient “culture of death.”
Wendell Berry and the Cultivation of Life is a systematic overview of Berry’s life and work and a concise introduction to his cultural and spiritual themes. It demonstrates the power of Berry’s vision and shows how his account of the world resonates with the biblical narrative of creation. This book confronts readers with the question persistently raised in Berry’s works: How can we sustain meaningful lives against the background of a consumeristic, dislocated age?This timely guide will benefit theology, literature, and sociology students as well as pastors and ecology groups. Readers will discover how to flesh out Berry’s worldview and foster a culture of life in their neighborhoods, educational systems, churches, and homes.
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Elijah : A Man Of Heroism And Humility
$21.99Add to cartExploring the depths of Elijah’s fascinating life as a prophet of God in Great Lives: Elijah, Swindoll does not gloss over his human weaknesses; rather, he presents an honest picture of this ordinary man whom God transformed into His personal spokesman to confront idolatry and evil in the ancient world. Alone, Elijah faced off with over four hundred prophets of the false god Baal-and won. Yet, on another occasion, he became so terrified of a woman that he ran for his life. He was Elijah–the man in a whirlwind, the humble hero. In a world that has lost its way, due in part to the lack of balanced, godly leadership, we are more than ever in need of a few Elijah-like men and women who are not afraid to live courageously among their peers as they walk humbly with God.
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Treasure In Earthen Vessels
$30.00Add to cartFirst published in 1961, James M. Gustafson examines the church as a human institution that must, and does, participate in the social structure of all human communities. His penetrating analysis remains an important contribution to the dialogue between the theological and social-scientific disciplines. Gustafson has written a new preface for this volume.
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Parenting Is Your Highest Calling
$16.00Add to cartIn search of an ideal blueprint for raising their children, many Christians believe mistaken ideas about parenting, such as:
God gives you children to make you happy, and fulfilled.
You will always feel unconditional love for your children.
Your success as a parent can be measured by your children’s behavior.
There is one “right” biblical model for family life.
Good parenting will result in happy children.As a result of buying into these assumptions, many parents struggle under a burden of guilt, frustration, and fear.
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I Do Again
$17.00Add to cartWith their professional success and adorable twin daughters, Cheryl and Jeff Scruggs looked like the perfect couple. But their polished facade concealed a widening chasm between two people unable to connect on an intimate, soul-deep level.
After years of frustration, Cheryl’s desire for emotional fulfillment led to an affair and, finally, divorce. Yet, incredibly, seven years later, Cheryl and Jeff once again stood at the altar, promising to “love, honor, and cherish” one another. A new and vibrant love had risen out of the ashes of this family’s pain.
This book details the fascinating real-life story of a couple whose relationship seemed shattered beyond all hope until a spiritual awakening led them to reconsider their definitions of “happily every after.” A riveting account of the power of prayer and redemption, this remarkable book offers renewed hope for even the most troubled marriages-and reveals why the rewards of restoration are well worth the wait.
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Man In White
$16.99Add to cartJohnny Cash. The Apostle Paul. Passionate. Controversial. Fiery. Destructive. Redeemed. Two legendary men. Two thousand years apart-yet remarkably similar. Both struggled with a “thorn in the flesh.” And both had powerful visions from God. Paul’s encounter with the Man in White knocked him to the ground and struck him blind. It also turned him into one of the most influential men in history. Johnny Cash’s vision was of another man entirely-his recently deceased father-a vision that helped spark his imagination to write this historical novel about the amazing life of the intriguing figure with whom Cash identified so deeply-the Apostle Paul. See Paul as you’ve never seen him before–through the creative imagination of one of the greatest singer-songwriters America has ever known. Subsequently see Johnny Cash, the man in Black, as you’ve never seen him before–as a passionist novelist consumed with the Man In White.
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Never Give Up
$16.49Add to cartNever Give Up is a must-read for everyone. At the heart of this book is a solid biblical message based on the truth of God’s Word, and the teachings presented come straight from the author’s heart and life experiences to encourage and remind readers that they are loved and designed with a purpose – to have success in fulfilling their God-ordained destiny.
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Perspectives On The World Christian Movement A Reader 4th Edition
$59.99Add to cartNew 2009 Edition! Perspectives on the World Christian Movement presents a multi-faceted collection of readings exploring the biblical, historical, cultural, and strategic dimensions of world evangelization. Writings from more than 150 mission scholars and practitioners (over 60 of them new in this edition) portray the history and anticipate the potential of the global Christian movement. Every one of the 170 articles are side bars offers practical wisdom enabling Christians to labor together in bold, biblical hope to finish the task of seeing that Christ is named and followed among all hte peoples of the earth. The Fourth Edition contains over 60 articles and sidebars that are new to this edition. Many articles have been updated and revised.
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Acts : Lectio Divna For Youth (Student/Study Guide)
$7.99Add to cartLectio divina is Latin for divine reading. The Lectio Divina for Youth books are Bible studies that call students to slow down, read Scripture, meditate on it, and prayerfully respond as they listen to God through His Word. These powerful books expand on the successful Barefoot Ministries’ Ancient Faith Series. They work perfectly with either small groups or individual Bible study.
Each Lectio Divina for Youth Bible study incorporates the following approach:
Reading (Lectio). Quieting ourselves prior to reading the Word.
Meditation (Meditatio). We dig deep and explore the meaning of the Bible passage.
Prayer (Oratio). We respond to God through praise, thanksgiving, confession, and agreement.
Contemplation (Contemplatio). We come to a place where we rest in the presence of God and receive what He has said to us.Each chapter ends with a set of group study questions. Questions are designed for students to think about and discuss what it means to live out the Word in their community.
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MissionShift
$26.99Add to cartVeteran missionary David Hesselgrave and rising missional expert Ed Stetzer (Breaking the Missional Code) have compiled and edited this engrossing textbook of new essays on missions and missiology suitable for course work as well as vocational and volunteer Christian workers. Major sections include The Mission, Indigeneity and Contextualization, and Issues and Strategies in Mission with chapters on “The Mission Situation at the Start of the Third Millennium,” “Understanding and Exegeting Culture,” “Implications of Globalization,” “Church Planting and Movements,” “The Islamic Challenge,” and more.
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Human Nature Human Evil And Religion
$54.99Add to cartPart I – Becker’s Early Anthropological Perspective
Chapter 1. The Human Situation And The Development Of The Individual Personality
Chapter 2. The Vagaries Of Human And Cultural Construction
Chapter 3. Human Evil And Religion
Part II – Becker’s Mature Anthropological Perspective
Chapter 4. The Human Situation And The Development Of The Individual Personality Revisited
Chapter 5. Successes And Failures In Individual And Cultural Formation
Chapter 6. Human Evil And Religion In Becker’s Mature Thought
Part III – Ernest Becker’s Anthropology And Christian Theology
Chapter 7. Classical Christian Perspectives On The Human Problem
Chapter 8. Contemporary Christian Perspectives On The Human Problem
Chapter 9. Christian Perspectives On The Solution To The Human Problem
Chapter 10. The Human Problem And Its Solution: Ernest Becker And Christian Theology
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In this book, Jarvis Streeter details Ernest Becker’s anthropological theories and compares them with traditional and contemporary Christian thought on human nature, sin, and salvation in order to see how the two approaches compare and where Becker might have insights to offer contemporary Christian thinkers.Ernest Becker was a pioneer in the interdisciplinary study of human nature and motivation, drawing from the fields of evolutionary biology, psychology, psychiatry, cultural anthropology, sociology, philosophy and religion to create what he termed a Science of Man. His goal was to understand the most basic human motives, particularly those that led to evil behavior in order to ameliorate them and create a more humane world. He concluded, following the thought of Alfred Adler, Otto Rank and philosophical and religious existentialism, that the related urges to avoid death anxiety, gain self-esteem and symbolically deny death were the key human motives–ones which were also responsible for human evil–and that religion has had a complex role to play for both good and ill in human history.
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Sweetwater Gap : A Novel
$16.99Add to cartJosephine doesn’t want to return to North Carolina to help with the harvest, but her family insists. As she walks through the orchard, memories of the accident haunt her and she’s determined to talk her family into selling. There’s just one obstacle—Grady MacKenzie, the manager. Can she convince him—or will her heart overrule her?
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Sustainable Youth Ministry
$22.99Add to cartOne of the big problems in youth ministry is the constant turnover of youth ministers. Mark DeVries addresses the problem with a systematic answer: churches need to take corporate responsibility for establishing a vision and structure for effective ministry, rather than leaving it all up to the youth minister.
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Questions God Asks Us
$14.99Add to cartTransformation comes from questions, not answers. We often look to the Bible as the book of answers. How often, though, do we consider the challenging questions God asks? Hudson notes that Jesus was asked 183 questions in the Gospels but directly only answered three. The Creator is teaching us as we teach children when they struggle with schoolwork: You learn more by doing than being fed an absolute answer. In Questions God Asks Us, we’re encouraged to focus on the quest than a resolution. Such an approach leads to deeper dialogue and intimacy with the divine. This is a critical turning point in our journey with God – as it was for the author. “I thought the Bible existed to give me solutions to my everyday concerns and dilemmas,” writes Hudson. “Then I realized I might be approaching God and the Bible from the wrong direction. It was as if God said to me, ‘Trevor, rather than you always asking questions of me, start listening to the questions I have for you.” Each of 10 questions Hudson excerpts from the Old and New Testaments serve as a starting point for genuine conversation with the Creator. He assures, “We’re not starting the conversation with God from scratch. God has already begun it. We just need to plug into the conversation that is already going on.” Questions God Asks Us offers a fresh approach for personal devotions and a unique discussion tool for small group Bible studies. It’s sure to bless anyone longing for a meaningful, growing relationship with God.
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Cabin In The Woods
$24.99Add to cartThis book is collection of true-life adventures with spiritual insights for young people. It focuses on the time the author’s parents moved his family to a rural Connecticut town called Cheshire. For the author, it was the adventure of a lifetime, and the things he learned about life and God were immeasurable.
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Cabin In The Woods
$15.99Add to cartThis book is collection of true-life adventures with spiritual insights for young people. It focuses on the time the author’s parents moved his family to a rural Connecticut town called Cheshire. For the author, it was the adventure of a lifetime, and the things he learned about life and God were immeasurable.
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Silent Voices
$10.99Add to cartHope Harder has listened to the silent voices of the universe. She speaks, in this collection of forty ethereal poems, for the seasons, the elements and the seas, and tells the reader what they have told her. She has discovered that the secret is to learn to listen for silent voices. They are always there – waiting for an audience.
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21 Keys To Effectual Prayer
$24.99Add to cartIn this triumphant book, practical insights and tools are given to help you get more results in prayer. Your life will be transformed as you discover the keys to praying effectually. Take the challenge and embark upon a spiritual journey into charted and uncharted aspects of prayer. Live the life of power and efficacy that God has made available to you. The destiny of more abundant life awaits you.
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See You Later Alligator After While Crocodile
$12.49Add to cartExplores the feelings and frustrations of those who have lost a loved one. With empathy and a touch of whimsy, the author walks the reader through the stages of grief. As one alligator who has lost multiple crocodiles in her life, she provides encouragement to take the steps necessary to work through grief and get to a new normal in life. Encouraging Scriptures help the reader to embrace life and realize that God is still in control. Journal questions and pages also help the reader to record important thoughts and experience renewed life.
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African Creeks Ive Been Up
$14.99Add to cartIn African Creeks I’ve Been Up the author brings together a composite of everyday experiences of a long-term career missionary. Some are hilarious. Some are quite serious. Some are miraculous. But the intent of all is to show accurately how diversified missionary life actually can be.
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Fantastic Families : 6 Proven Steps To Building A Strong Family
$17.95Add to cartLearn from 14,000 strong families how to have a fantastic family. With the help of this groundbreaking book, you can take the guesswork out of parenting and be assured that you are building not only a strong family — but a fantastic family. Based on the largest study ever done on strong families — 14,000 families studied over twenty-five years — this book reveals six simple, yet profound, steps to building a fantastic family that will thrive for generations to come.
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How To Argue Like Jesus
$19.99Add to cartUses Jesus’ words and actions found in the New Testament to systematically evaluate his rhetorical stylings, drawing real lessons from his teachings that today’s readers can employ. Jesus of Nazareth never wrote a book, held political office, or wielded a sword. He never gained sway with the mighty or influential. He never took up arms against the governing powers in Rome. He was a lower-class worker who died an excruciating death at the age of thirty-three. Yet, in spite of all odds-obscurity, powerlessness, and execution-his words revolutionized human history. How to Argue like Jesus examines the life and words of Jesus and describes the various ways in which he sought-through the spoken word, his life, and his disciples-to reach others with his message. The authors then pull some very simple rhetorical lessons from Jesus’ life that readers can use today. Both Christian and non-Christian leaders in just about any field can improve their ability to communicate effectively by studying the words and methods of history’s greatest communicator.
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Galatians
$25.99Add to cartTable Of Contents
General Preface
Author’s Preface To The First Edition
Preface To The Second Edition
Chief AbbreviationsIntroduction
Who Were The Galatians?
Why Was The Letter Written?
When Was The Letter Written?
Why Did The Galatians Fall Away So Soon?
What Is Theologically Central To The Letter?
The Validity Of Paul’s Argument From Experience
Important Issues In The LetterAnalysis
Commentary
Additional Notes
The Meaning Of Pneuma (5:16)
The “Kingdom Of God” (5:21)Additional Info
In his letter to the Galatians, the apostle Paul makes his most passionate and direct appeal for a gospel free of ethnic or ritual exclusion. Alan Cole illuminates the potency and power of Paul’s message to the Galatian church. -
Job
$30.99Add to cartFrancis Andersen calls the book of Job “one of the bests gifts of God to men.” It is the story of one man’s agony “reaching out to the mystery of God, beyond words and explanations.” He discusses Job’s vast range of ideas, its broad coverage of human experience, the intensity of its passion and the immensity of its concept of God.
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In The Shadow Of The Temple
$45.99Add to cartOskar Skarsaune gives us a new look into the development of the early church and its practice by showing us the evidence of interaction between the early Christians and rabbinic Judaism. He offers numerous fascinating episodes and glimpses into this untold story.
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Children Youth And Spirituality In A Troubling World
$31.99Add to cartEditors Mary Elizabeth Moore and Almeda M. Wright address the harsh, challenging, and delicate realities of children and youth-who live as spiritual beings within a beautiful yet destructive world. Providing a practical theological analysis of the spiritual yearnings, expressions, and challenges of children and youth in a world of rapid change, dislocation, violence, and competing loyalties, Children, Youth, and Spirituality in a Troubling World provides readers with a purposeful conversation on this important topic.
This book will serve as more than a collection; it will be a genuine conversation, which will in turn stir lively conversation among scholars, theological students, and Christian communities that seek to understand and respond more adequately in ministries to and with children and youth.
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Chasing Chariots
$10.95Add to cartBecause the New Testament speaks directly to us as Christians, it can be tempting to focus more of our attention there at the expense of the Old Testament. However, the Hebrew scriptures still have relevance even for 21st-century Christians. Chasing Chariots is an exploration of 11 scripture passages featuring the chariot, an ancient symbol of power and strength. In each account, K. D. Weaver draws out ancient wisdom that still speak to our contemporary lives concerning faith, judgment, healing, and destiny.
Some of the lessons included in this collection are:
Deal with Change
Execute Your Exodus
Seize What God Has for You
Mature in ChristThis collection is perfect for sermon inspiration, small group Bible study, or personal reflection. Each of the accounts explored in Chasing Chariots fosters spiritual maturity and draws us closer to the God of both the Old and New Testaments.
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Medici Et Medicamenta
$72.99Add to cartForeword By Daniel P. Sheridan
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Part One: A Survey Of Modern Historiography Of Penance (ca. 1500-2000)
Penance As Construct In The Modern History Of Religions
From Dogmatic History To The History Of Dogma (ca. 1520-1920)
Convergences And New Directions (ca. 1920-2000)
Paradigms In The New Contemporary Historiography Of Penance
Part Two: A Survey Of The Literature Of Penance (ca. 1650 B.C.-A.D. 650)
Penance In Pre-Christian Antiquity
The Origins Of Ritual Penance In Christian Antiquity
The Transformation Of Penance In Late Antiquity
The Monasticization Of Penance (ca. 450-650)Additional Info
This book is a comprehensive historiographical survey on Christian penance and confession from the early sixteenth century to the end of the twentieth century. The author charts the change from medieval practices of penance to the modern rites of penance.The book’s title refers to the latin phrase medici et medicamenta, or, “spiritual doctors and medicines,” to indicate a unifying theme of this study.
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Diet Docs Guide To Permanent Weight Loss
$16.99Add to cartDiet books have become a genre unto themselves as people anxious to shed those extra pounds seek that one perfect plan. Oh sure, they’ve found such a plan before….in fact, several times before, as they shed unwanted weight….only to gain it back within a few months.
It’s frustrating following a diet only to end up failing in the end-losing that same twenty pounds over and over again.
But now Drs. Scott Uloth and Joe Klemczewski put an end to yo-yo dieting by giving their readers what they need most: control!
The Diet Docs'(R) plan brings complex metabolic physiology within the grasp of the average reader. A plan…
*With over ten years of clinical success
*Field tested on everyone from housewives to professional athletes
*That’s “attainable and sustainable”
*Easily implemented with no complicated formula to decrypt
*Combining the latest scientific information and how to apply it
*That encourages the reader to become their own nutritionistThe last diet book anyone will need….written by a family physician and a professional bodybuilder and nutritionist to the world’s top bodybuilders and women’s figure competitors.
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Easter From The Back Side
$12.99Add to cartUsing an approach similar to the one he took in Parables from the Back Side and other books in the popular Back Side series, author J. Ellsworth Kalas opens up new possibilities of insight into the biblical Easter story. The author looks beyond the traditional gospel scriptures to connect the story of Christ’s resurrection with other stories and scriptures throughout the Bible, including both the Old Testament and the New Testament.
Kalas’s creative approach both clarifies basic teachings and introduces new possibilities of meaning, even for those who are most familiar with the Easter story. Enriched with contemporary illustrations and personal experiences, this volume will provide new perspectives on Easter.
Chapter titles and Scriptures include: “Why We Need Easter” (Genesis 3:1-7, 22-24); “Easter from an Ash Heap” (Job 19:13-27); “Easter for the Disillusioned” (Ecclesiastes 2:14-26); “Ezekiel Celebrates Easter” (Ezekiel 37:1-10); “Easter Is a Love Story” (John 20:1-18); “Late for Easter” (1 Corinthians 15:1-11); and “Forever Easter” (Revelation 21:1-4).
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Jesus The Final Days
$20.00Add to cartWhat do history and archaeology have to say about Jesus death, burial, and resurrection? In this superb general reader book, two of the worlds most celebrated writers on the historical Jesus share their greatest findings. Together, Craig A. Evans and N. T. Wright concisely and compellingly convey the drama and the world-shattering significance of Jesus final days on earth. Certain to be a best seller during the Lent/Easter season and beyond!
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Discovering God : The Origins Of The Great Religions And The Evolution Of B
$14.99Add to cartCharting the rise of religion from Stone Age spirituality to the recent spread of Christianity in Africa, Asia, and South America, Discovering God asks the age-old question, if god was present from the beginning of time, why did god wait to reveal god’s self to humans until (according to their respective traditions) Moses, Jesus, Muhammad, the Buddha, etc., came along? Stark asks, why a variety of world religions all sprang up at about the same time (referred to as the Axial Age). And Stark asks, why do many religions seem to share similar features? As the title suggests, Stark’s thesis will be that god was here all along, and humans “discovered” (not invented) god in keeping with their own intellectual and spiritual evolution.
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Theological Interpretation Of The Old Testament (Reprinted)
$26.00Add to cartThe groundbreaking Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible (DTIB) introduced readers to key names, theories, and concepts in the field of biblical interpretation. It has been well received by pastors and students, won book awards from Christianity Today and the Catholic Press Association, and was named the ECPA 2006 Christian Book of the Year. Theological Interpretation of the Old Testament features key articles from DTIB, providing readers with a book-by-book theological reading of the Old Testament. The articles are authored by leading scholars, including Daniel I. Block, Tremper Longman III, J. Gordon McConville, Walter Moberly, Richard Schultz, and Gordon J. Wenham. This handy and affordable text will work particularly well for students in Old Testament/Bible survey courses, pastors, and lay readers.
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Preparing For Ministry
$24.99Add to cartMost seminaries now require their students to get real world training by way of supervised theological field education. This volume presents the wide array of issues that must be understood in order to integrate theological education and practical ministry, including the importance of theological field education, its purpose and challenges, the need for flexibility in meeting different students’ needs, and the resources available to create a meaningful and educational experience.
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Jeremiah : A Commentary
$82.00Add to cartThe weeping prophet exhibits a remarkable range of writing styles (e.g., prose, poetry, oracle, homily, proverb). Allen plumbs the depths of each one linguistically, literarily, historically, and theologically. At the same time he brings the various scattered threads together in order to chart overarching themes.
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Then And Now Bible Maps Insert
$16.99Add to cartRose Bible Map Insert–An ultra-thin Bible atlas that fits in the back of your Bible.
This incredible full color Bible atlas has clear plastic overlays of modern-day cities and countries. Now you can have “Then and Now” Bible maps inside your Bible. Includes 44 pages; 8 plastic overlays; all maps in full color; larger print than other Bible map inserts; every major city in the Bible; a Bible time line; index; separate maps for each of Paul’s Journeys. -
Scriptures At Your Fingertips For Teens
$18.99Add to cartThis handy, alphabetically organized, quick-find Bible reference gives teens immediate access to what Scripture says on topics such as angels, addiction, goals, gangs, work, and weapons.
The ancient wisdom of the Bible is as relevant to today’s life issues as the day it was written. Scriptures at Your Fingertips for Teens is an extensive, easy-to-use reference for busy teens who want quick answers from God’s Word for the problems and moral complexities they face on a daily basis. Concerned parents and grandparents can take heart knowing this book is a trusted resource for their teens.In seconds, teens can know what the Bible says about peer pressure, suicide, confidence, and even magic. Containing more than 2,000 verses, this book makes a great gift for any gift-giving occasion: graduation, birthdays, Christmas, Easter, or just to say “I’m thinking of you.”
Compiled by a mother and daughter team, every word of this book comes straight from the Bible, with no added commentary. This reference will enrich the lives of teen readers and provide godly guidance and wisdom for any issues they face in these trying, formative years.
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Tea Party With The King
$13.49Add to cartA Tea Party With The King is an inspirational story for all ages. Though written primarily for young ladies, the characters grapple with contemporary issues everyone faces from time to time. As you accompany Victoria on her journey, you will recognize that each of us has greater value and influence than we might imagine. And within these pages you may discover, not only the fanciful story of a young lady and her friends, but perhaps a season in which to reflect on long-held emotions you also may no longer need. It is my hope Victoria’s story will provide you an opportunity to laugh, cry, and meditate; and that she and her friends will become your comrades as they share their life lessons with you.
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Immersed In The Life Of God
$33.99Add to cartIn this volume honoring William J. Abraham, noted theologians, philosophers, and historians offer erudite analysis of various aspects of the faith – Scripture, conversion, initiation, liturgy, confession, reconciliation, and more – and explore how those elements can serve to effect healing in broken lives. Brilliantly highlighting the therapeutic function of the means of grace available in Christian tradition, Immersed in the Life of God opens a conversation concerning an important theme too often neglected in the church today.
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Unveiling Spiritual Warfare
$12.49Add to cartThis book is an unveiling of spiritual warfare for those who hunger and thirst for a deeper insight into spiritual warfare. The revelations found in this book serve as a conduit to see as well as battle in the spiritual realm against unseen demonic forces. This is an excellent teaching tool for the believers.
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Life Of Moses
$24.99Add to cartFew people have had a greater impact on our lives-and our concept of God-than Moses. His unlikely start in life was guided by God, as was his mission to deliver Israel from bondage. During that mission, Moses wrote the first five books of the Old Testament, became Israel’s first and greatest prophet, and gave to them the Ten Commandments and the law that Jews still follow today. Features include: How to be smart about the power of Moses’s mission and relationship with God Moses’s impact on the church and current events Understanding events from Genesis through Deuteronomy God’s calling and equipping
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Moral State Of Black America
$14.99Add to cartAdvantage Inspirational Title
Our community can be restored spiritually and naturally through an unhindered work of the powerful Holy Spirit. We must remove the stumbling blocks that inhibit our calling others to the faith and our growth within the Kingdom.
May the reader be moved to heed the call to show the world yet another great work by Christ Jesus, as intractable problems get solved and many who doubted the power will find it irresistible. We can only look upward for our salvation now, tomorrow and forevermore.
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Story Of Christmas
$19.99Add to cartThe Story of Christmas is an innovative Advent Calendar, storybook set, and tree-trimming keepsake. Wonderfully illustrated and brimming wih holiday spirit, the calendar features 24 jewel-like miniature board books nestled in a three-paneled, stand-alone backer that can be used season after season.
The books are numbered 1-24, and like the peek-a-boo windows in an Advent calendar, are meant to be opened one per day from December 1 through Christmas Eve. Read in sequence, the books capture the magic of the first Christmas, from Gabriel’s visit to Mary (Book 4) to the three Wise Men (Book 9) to Jesus’ birth (Book 24). Each book is one of four different trim sizes and features a gold thread loop so that after it’s read, it can be hung on a Christmas tree.
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Old Testament Theology
$41.99Add to cartIn this first volume in the Library of Biblical Theology series, Walter Brueggemann portrays the key components in Israel’s encounter with God as recorded in the Hebrew Bible. Creation, election, Torah, the divine hand in history; these and other theological high points appear both in their original historical context, and their ongoing relevance for contemporary Jewish and Christian self-understanding.
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Look Great Feel Great
$19.99Add to cartThe bodies God gives are instruments for experiencing a fulfilling life on earth, for doing good works, for spiritual development. To do the work individuals are meant to do, they need to keep in shape. They must maintain a sound mind, body, and soul. Yet in the modern world, it is all too easy to let one, two, or all three of these slip. LOOK GREAT, FEEL GREAT presents Joyce’s twelve-key plan to address the epidemic of “self esteem drought” that appears to be a factor in perpetuating habits that create poor health.Additionally, Joyce will provide helpful resources, like the “Ounce of Prevention Checklist,” for self-maintenance.
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Performance In Preaching
$30.00Add to cartWhile there are no shortage of texts offering advice on the writing and delivery of sermons, most of them adopt a fairly traditional approach to the subject. This volume takes a unique approach by examining the role of performance in preaching.
The contributors, who teach in seminaries and divinity schools across the nation, bring a variety of theological and denominational perspectives to the subject. They are united, however, in their concern for the importance of the performance of the sermon-not in a shallow or theatrical sense but as an essential aspect of bringing God’s word to life for the congregation. To that end, they offer wide-ranging studies that examine theological, artistic, and musical aspects of a compelling performance.
This volume inaugurates the Engaging Worship series from Fuller Theological Seminary’s Brehm Center for Worship, Theology, and the Arts. It offers an innovative approach and alternative perspectives to the subject of preaching that will engage and challenge clergy who are already in the pulpit as well as students in seminary classes. The volume comes with a 90-minute companion DVD that complements the text, covering practical subjects that range from warm-up exercises to the mechanics of oral presentation.
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Martin Luthers Theology
$39.99Add to cartForty years of in-depth research on Martin Luther’s theology has left Oswald Bayer uniquely qualified to present this comprehensive study. He does so with clarity and care, simply enough for nontheologians to access. This remarkable book offers the basics of Luther’s understanding of theology, discussing his response to the “philosophy of science” tradition, the formula by which he studied theology, and the basic philosophy that informed him. Bayer then takes Luther’s stance on Christian dogmatics and ethics and applies it to our own theological understanding in the modern age. With such a complete Lutheran dogmatic concept a” the first of its kind offered a” the stunning inner consistency of Luther’s theology and its ease of application to contemporary studies become unmistakably clear. Martin Luther’s Theology is a valuable tool for students and teachers of theology and for those looking for a guide into the mind and heart of Luther a” a theologian for today.
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King And Messiah As Son Of God
$33.99Add to cartThis book traces the history of the idea that the king and later the messiah is Son of God, from its origins in ancient Near Eastern royal ideology to its Christian appropriation in the New Testament.
Both highly regarded scholars, Adela Yarbro Collins and John J. Collins argue that Jesus was called “the Son of God” precisely because he was believed to be the messianic king. This belief and tradition, they contend, led to the identification of Jesus as preexistent, personified Wisdom, or a heavenly being in the New Testament canon. However, the titles Jesus is given are historical titles tracing back to Egyptian New Kingdom ideology. Therefore the title “Son of God” is likely solely messianic and not literal. King and Messiah as Son of God is distinctive in its range, spanning both Testaments and informed by ancient Near Eastern literature and Jewish noncanonical literature.
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Jubilee Gospel : The Jubilee Spirit And The Church
$24.99Add to cartThis book challenges the church to ask whether or not the gospel as we commonly interpret it today really embodies the jubilee vision of the Bible. Imagine a group of forty adults living in a community, assisting each other to buy houses, sharing material wealth and releasing the surplus to help others as a practical outworking of the biblical principles of jubilee.
Kim Tan was part of this group and in The Jubilee Gospel seeks to unpack these principles of sacrificial generosity, stewardship and social holiness.
Starting with the OT principle of jubilee and tracing the themes through the Bible, we discover a way of living that reflects Gods justice and compassion and embraces kingdom politics and economics.
What may seem buried deep in the early parts of the OT is brought up to date as were confronted by Jesus teaching and principles of wealth distribution, cancellation of debt, hospitality and storehouses.
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Christian Moral Life
$23.95Add to cartThis book, a re-issue of the 1999 edition, demonstrates that the way of life we call Christian is lived in relationships to others. Christian faith, understood as practical piety, calls for a life opened to the world at large, concerned for the “stranger” as well as for the neighbor. Sedgwick further emphasizes that the Christian life is grounded in the experience and worship of God. His work thus develops Christian ethics as “sacramental ethics,” an ethic that has at its center a deepening encounter with God.
Written in a style accessible to non-specialists, this book provides teachers, pastors, counselors, and general readers with an ideal introduction to Christian ethics. It renews the topic of Christian ethics by showing readers that faithful moral living is achieved through the daily practices of grace and godliness.
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Live Like You Were Dying
$17.99Add to cartLive Like You Were Dying is the unforgettable story inspired by Tim McGraw’s #1 Country Music song of the same name. It weaves a tale of the miracles that happen once you stop being so busy with life that you actually have time to live it. Millions have embraced the song’s lyrics. Now experience the inspirational story that will touch your heart and soul.
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What Did The Ancient Israelites Eat
$20.99Add to cartWhat food did the ancient Israelites really eat and how much of it did they consume? This seemingly simple question yields an incredibly complex answer. Nathan MacDonald sifts through five main types of evidence relevant to this diet examination: the biblical text, archaeological data, comparative evidence from the ancient world, comparative evidence from modern anthropological research, and modern scientific knowledge of geography and nutrition. MacDonald opens by examining biblical descriptions of the land of Israel and the Israelite diet, considering the context of ancient rhetoric and theology. In section two he delves into archaeological finds from Iron Age Israel. The difficult problem of exploring the adequacy of the ancient Israelite diet is tackled in section three where MacDonald points out the impossibility of definitive conclusions on this question. The final section is an evaluation of the variety and healthiness of the diet. He also reflects here on claims made by popular contemporary “biblical diets” and analyzes a number of books calling for a return to “biblical eating.” Diet in Ancient Israel will be useful for scholars and fascinating for general readers.
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Theological Interpretation Of The New Testament (Reprinted)
$26.00Add to cartThis convenient text utilizes material from the award-winning Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible (DTIB) to introduce students to the Bible and theological interpretation through a comprehensive book-by-book survey of the New Testament. The articles, authored by respected scholars, make unique contributions to the study of theological interpretation of Scripture.
Theological Interpretation of the New Testament provides a history of interpretation and covers major theological ideas for each book of the New Testament. Contributors include David E. Garland, Robert H. Gundry, I. Howard Marshall, Francesca Aran Murphy, Max Turner, and N. T. Wright. Students of the New Testament, pastors, and lay readers will appreciate this affordable volume. It will also serve as an excellent supplementary text in New Testament/Bible survey courses.
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Losing God : Clinging To Faith Through Doubt And Depression
$24.99Add to cartIVP Print On Demand Title
Recounting his own history, Matt Rogers explores the question of how, in a world of suffering, we can call God good. This challenging question can manifest itself as a conspiracy of doubt and depression, so that our emotions and our intellect come under attack. Will God deliver us through this distressing journey?
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From Prosecutor To Prisoner To Preacher
$12.49Add to cartThis is the story of Billy Gray. A gifted privileged person whose priorities became estranged from the spirit filled world and entangled in the affairs of man. But God, the ever patient King, continued to abide within, until a heart was broken and restored to fellowship. At this point God became a light unto his feet. First evangelizing in prison and then being led to a world wide ministry that includes 5 continents. There is victory in Jesus. Billy Gray has experienced most every venue of life. Raised in a Christian home, but given privileges exceeding the families’ resources. From dinning with the elite of Washington in private rooms in the Capital to a prison cell, known by a number rather than a name. In prison he staggered not at the promises of God, and for the past 28 years has evangelized in the slums of Calcutta to pristine edifices of North America.
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He Is My All (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartWhether it is through relationships, motherhood, or a career, women tend to seek ways to satisfy their innate desire for unconditional love. But the search for perfect love in an imperfect world can leave feelings of the brokenness and insecurity. He Is My All will help women find a God who loves them completely, experience His life-changing power, and embrace a deeper relationship with our Heavenly Father.
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He Is My Life (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartAlthough Christ’s call to love everyone is a simple message, life is a bit more complicated. Yet God longs for His extravagant love to naturally flow through us to others. He Is My Life takes readers on a journey to deeper relationships with God and other people, and learn how to walk in love.
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Digging Through The Bible
$18.95Add to cartChronology Of Events
Introduction
The Search For Sinai: Archaeological Reflections On Moses, The Exodus, And The Revelation At Mount Sinai
Searching For Kings David And Solomon And The Ancient City Of Jerusalem
Searching For Jesus In Galilee And Babylonia
Searching Her-Stories: Women In Ancient Israel
Searching For Synagogues: A Lost Synagogue Ritual Recovered By Archaeology
Searching For The Mysterious Teacher Of Righteousness At Qumran And In The Dead Sea Scrolls
Seeking Mary: The Mother Of Jesus And The Well And Bathhouse Of Nazareth
The Search For Bar Kokhba: One Biblical Character Who Was Found
Appendix: Exploring An Archeological Site
Acknowledgements
Bibliography
Additional Info
Many of our religious beliefs are based on faith alone, but archaeology gives the opportunity to find evidence about what really happened in the distant past-evidence that can have a dramatic impact on what and how we believe. Join celebrated archaeologist and rabbi Richard Fruend as he takes readers through digs he has led in the Holy Land, searching for evidence about key biblical characters and events.Digging Through the Bible presents overviews of the evidence surrounding figures such as Moses, Kings David and Solomon, and Mary the mother of Jesus, as well as new information that can help us more fully understand the life and times in which these people would have lived. Freund also presents new evidence about finding the grave of the Teacher of Righteousness mentioned in the Dead Sea Scrolls, and gives a compelling argument about how the Exodus of the Israelites may have taken place in three separate waves over time, rather than in a single event as presented in the Bible.
In addition to discussing some of the greatest Biblical controversies of our day, Freund provides a compelling discussion of how to understand these debates and how much information is necessary to form new conclusions about the past. An engaging introduction to the practice of Biblical archaeology, Digging Through the Bible shares information about the Holy Land that can provide a powerful connection between past history and present faith.
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Community Called Taize
$18.99Add to cartJason Brian Santos takes us on a tour of the Taize community, one of the world’s first Protestant, ecumenical monastic orders, from its monastic origins in the war-torn south of 1940s France to its emerging mission as a pilgrimage site and spiritual focal point for millions of young people throughout the world.
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Digging Through The Bible
$81.00Add to cartChronology Of Events
Introduction
The Search For Sinai: Archaeological Reflections On Moses, The Exodus, And The Revelation At Mount Sinai
Searching For Kings David And Solomon And The Ancient City Of Jerusalem
Searching For Jesus In Galilee And Babylonia
Searching Her-Stories: Women In Ancient Israel
Searching For Synagogues: A Lost Synagogue Ritual Recovered By Archaeology
Searching For The Mysterious Teacher Of Righteousness At Qumran And In The Dead Sea Scrolls
Seeking Mary: The Mother Of Jesus And The Well And Bathhouse Of Nazareth
The Search For Bar Kokhba: One Biblical Character Who Was Found
Appendix: Exploring An Archeological Site
Acknowledgements
Bibliography
Additional Info
Many of our religious beliefs are based on faith alone, but archaeology gives the opportunity to find evidence about what really happened in the distant past-evidence that can have a dramatic impact on what and how we believe. Join celebrated archaeologist and rabbi Richard Fruend as he takes readers through digs he has led in the Holy Land, searching for evidence about key biblical characters and events.Digging Through the Bible presents overviews of the evidence surrounding figures such as Moses, Kings David and Solomon, and Mary the mother of Jesus, as well as new information that can help us more fully understand the life and times in which these people would have lived. Freund also presents new evidence about finding the grave of the Teacher of Righteousness mentioned in the Dead Sea Scrolls, and gives a compelling argument about how the Exodus of the Israelites may have taken place in three separate waves over time, rather than in a single event as presented in the Bible.
In addition to discussing some of the greatest Biblical controversies of our day, Freund provides a compelling discussion of how to understand these debates and how much information is necessary to form new conclusions about the past. An engaging introduction to the practice of Biblical archaeology, Digging Through the Bible shares information about the Holy Land that can provide a powerful connection between past history and present faith.
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Red Helmet : Her Helmet Says Shes Clueless About Coal Mining She Knows Even
$14.99Add to cartWith his past series of books set in Coalwood, West Virginia, New York Times best-selling author Homer Hickam won the praise of critics around the world and the devotion of legions of fans. Now, he returns to his beloved coalfields, not as they were fifty years ago, but today. In this hauntingly beautiful and romantic novel, he brings alive the little Appalachian town of Highcoal and a people dedicated to mining coal according to the old ways while struggling with modern problems–illegal drugs, environmental destruction, and a world economy that threatens their very existence. Song Hawkins is a beautiful, tough, but lonely New York City businesswoman who thinks she’s met the man of her dreams in Cable Jordan, the superintendent of a West Virginia coal mine. But soon after they impulsively marry during a romantic holiday, Song realizes they’re in big trouble. She can’t imagine life outside of New York, and Cable has no intention of leaving Highland. Song’s visit to the little mining community to meet its quirky citizens only makes things worse and it looks like the marriage is over. But in a shocking turn of events, Song realizes it’s up to her to put on the red helmet of the new coal miner and descend into the deep darkness to make a life-changing sacrifice for both Cable and the entire town.
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In Charge : Finding The Leader Within You
$24.00Add to cartPopular convention teaches that there are leaders and there are followers. Munroe shatters that myth! Asserting that every believer is capable of leadership, he shows where our own distinct talents and abilities can be applied. Learn how authority is linked to self-revelation, discovery of community, livelihood, and the empowerment of others!
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Creative Ideas For Quiet Days
$36.99Add to cartGoing a day retreat or quiet day is a regular activity for many local churches. During the preparatory seasons of Advent and Lent, they are especially popular. While many retreat houses and religious communities offer a program for such days, many groups prefer a do-it yourself approach. aaThis resource contains twelve complete day-long programs that are focused around different themes and are appropriate for use at varying times of the Christian year. It is suitable for all ages and assorted pastoral contexts. It also gives step-by-step instructions on creating your own program from scratch. aaEach session includes: opening worship, short talk 1, reflection exercise, short talk 2, second reflection exercise, prayers and blessings. Additionally there are leaders’ notes on all practical aspects of planning and conducting such a day, from booking the venue to handout templates. This new edition comes with download able worship and reflection materials to enrich your program.
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Life Of David
$24.99Add to cartDiscover the blessings of studying and having a heart like David’s! The Bible has more stories about David than anyone (except Jesus). From humble beginnings to great success, David’s story will inspire you to draw near to the Lord who forgives, redeems, guides, and provides for your every need. Whether you are new to the Bible or a long-time student, you’ll benefit from the relevant helps on each page that will lead you to get the most out of God’s Word.
Features include:
How to be smart about trust, obedience, temptation, and sin
David’s heart for worship and his impact on today
The Israel of David’s time
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Ecstatic Prophecy : What It Is And Why It Happens Understanding Its Roots I
$19.00Add to cartEcstatic prophecy is a form of prophecy in which the prophet is completely overtaken by the Holy Spirit–body, soul, and spirit–and prophesies almost as an oracle. In Ecstatic Prophecy, Stacey Campbell, a respected teacher and regular and high-profile recipient of this gift, explains the ins and outs of this remarkable mode of prophecy. She takes readers through biblical and early church examples of ecstatic prophecy and uncovers the history of its occurrence until modern times. She also examines how those with this gift can mature in it, avoid deception by testing spirits, and use this method of prophesying to grow closer to God and to reveal Jesus. This unique book will be compelling to anyone who follows prophetic literature and movements, as well as to those who may be experiencing ecstatic prophecy without understanding it.
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Things He Carried
$10.99Add to cartThe narrative of Holy Week is powerful and painful, and because we know how the story ends it’s easy to gloss over the difficult details, and stay in the comfort zone of our understanding. Stephen Cottrell brings home, vividly and poignantly, the physical reality of the passion story. This is a book to stimulate thought, provoke discussion and create space for contemplation.
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Marks Story : A Novel
$22.00Add to cartMark’s Story opens on the evening of the last day of Jesus as man. The young Mark hears Jesus’ prophecies of the events that are to come, and bears witness to some of the most pivotal events in human history, including Judas Iscariot’s betrayal, Peter’s denial of his Master, and Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection as the risen Lord.
In the years after, following in the footsteps of his friend and mentor Peter, Mark becomes an ardent follower of Jesus and a devoted disciple of Christianity, spreading the Word beyond Jerusalem and into the world. Mark urges Peter to recount to him the stories of Jesus’ life on Earth-His messages, His miracles, and His everlasting promises to His people-and compiles what becomes canonized as the Gospel of Mark.
Mark chronicles the growth of the early Christian church, the struggles of Jesus’ followers, and the persecution they endured from a hostile world. Mark’s Story is a thrilling account that vividly depicts the last day before Jesus’ crucifixion and the danger that early believers faced as they boldly proclaimed Jesus as Christ the Lord. Their bravery laid the foundation for the early church, and their fervent passion for the Word reverberates throughout the world today.
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No Compromise : The Life Story Of Keith Green (Expanded)
$22.99Add to cartLegendary singer, songwriter, and “spiritual revolutionary” Keith Green was only 28 when he died in a plane crash with two of his small children—but his fiery musical legacy changed the world. This revised and updated edition of his wife’s classic memoir features previously unreleased photos, as well as new excerpts from Keith’s journals.
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Living At The Crossroads (Reprinted)
$27.00Add to cartHow can Christians live faithfully at the crossroads of the story of Scripture and postmodern culture? In Living at the Crossroads, authors Michael Goheen and Craig Bartholomew explore this question as they provide a general introduction to Christian worldview.
Ideal for both students and lay readers, Living at the Crossroads lays out a brief summary of the biblical story and the most fundamental beliefs of Scripture. The book tells the story of Western culture from the classical period to postmodernity. The authors then provide an analysis of how Christians live in the tension that exists at the intersection of the biblical and cultural stories, exploring the important implications in key areas of life, such as education, scholarship, economics, politics, and church.
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Book Of Psalms
$24.99Add to cartLike timeless hymns, the psalms (or “songs”) are prayer-filled poems that express praise, worship, and confession to God. Hear your heart sing as you embrace hope and healing; discover God’s purpose and direction; and sense his loving and steadfast presence. You’ll also gain insight into the historical context and contemporary significance of all 150 psalms.
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Dont Stop Believing
$22.99Add to cartEvangelicals who reject the narrow fundamentalism of previous generations are in danger of over-correction. Don’t Stop Believing is an urgent call for both right practice and right belief. Our concern for social issues must not diminish the core doctrines of our faith. We must not stop believing.
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Leadership Game : Winning Principles From Eight National Champions
$15.99Add to cartWhether you are coaching football, running a business, leading a charitable organization, or organizing a ministry team, the first step to success is in building a winning team. Author Tom Mullins, a winning college football coach himself, sought input from eight national champion football coaches for their approaches in building balanced and cohesive teams. Their responses are the Key Principles shared in The Leadership Game.Coaches Osborne, McCartney, Stallings, Fulmer, Stoops, Bowden, Coker, and Spurrier share insights, anecdotes, and real-life experiences here. Having won 11 of the last 13 national championships collectively, these coaches have what it takes to equip any leader to strategically build a successful team.
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Word Of Life
$28.99Add to cartJohn’s gospel is one of the richest and most provocative theological writings in the New Testament. While its language is often simple, its thought is engaging and complex, opening readers to the world of God through the story of Jesus. Craig Koester here sketches the shape of John’s gospel and illustrates how debates about its meaning have profoundly shaped Christian life and thought. The Word of Life explores the questions that have been important for generations, including John’s understanding of God, the character of the world and its people, the elusive activity of the Spirit, and what it means to believe. Expressions like being “born again” and the idea that Jesus is “the way” can evoke both interest and uneasiness. Special sections are devoted to these and other disputed aspects of John’s theological language. Through these, readers can see how the gospel’s own context can shape a more vital and nuanced understanding of what such expressions mean. Koester interacts with the best of current research and makes creative proposals about ways in which to understand the many aspects of John’s theology. Clear and highly readable, this guide to the theology of John’s gospel will appeal to a wide range of readers.
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Night Wrestling
$14.99Add to cartJust as Jacob wrestled with God in his long desert night’s dream, author Leslie Williams has experienced many late-night wrestling sessions of her own. With piercing honesty and refreshing transparency, Night Wrestling shares the deep unsettling questions that can rob us of peace. More importantly, she offers hope of God’s grace and mercy for those truly seeking His face.
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Listener : What If You Could Hear What God Hears
$17.99Add to cartSomething strange happened to Sam Bennett this morning. One minute he was sleeping peacefully. Then he was having the strangest dream. And now-Sam is hearing things. Voices, from people all around him. The waitress in the coffee shop. The elevator operator in Sam’s office building. His wife, his secretary, even his pastor. Sam now has insight into people’s hearts. He hears their deepest needs just by being near them. But what can one listener do for a world of souls in need of help?
