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    • 1 Corinthians : NRSV

      $29.99

      Abingdon New Testament Commentary Series 1 Corinthians by Richard Horsley This commentary for students of theology includes introduction, commentary, annotated bibliography, and selective index. The New Revised Standard Version is the principal translation.

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    • Thinking Through Our Faith

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      David Grant argues that Christians not only can but should use the very best of modern and postmodern ways of thought as we think about our faith. He outlines three significant areas of recent thought that Christians must confront: the rise of critical history, the adavance of natural science, and the reality of postmodern pluralism and then examines how each forces us to rethink our understanding of the Bible, the significance of Jesus, and our ideas of God.

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    • Upside Down : The Paradox Of Servant Leadership

      $15.99

      If you’re tired of feeling like there is more to leadership than telling others what to do, Upside Down will help you practice true spiritual leadership and follow Jesus’ leadership advice to empower others.

      THE LEADERSHIP STYLE OF JESUS. Most believers are familiar with Jesus’ recipe for leadership success: “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all.” (Mark 10: 43-44) But when it comes to putting that into practice, many leaders are content to leave Jesus’ advice on a dusty road in Galilee and follow society’s leadership trends.

      Servant leadership-the kind of leadership Jesus practiced-is something that sets believers apart. The choice of whether to follow the leadership path to power, authority, and control or the road to humility and putting others first is an important one. Jesus cuts through the superfluous issues surrounding leadership and moves straight to the heart of the matter, addressing our motives and values, writes Dr. Rinehart.

      If you’re ready to take your leadership to a new level by following Jesus’ footsteps, Upside Down will challenge you to equip and liberate others to fulfill God’s purposes for them in the world.

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    • Spiritual Theology : A Systematic Study Of The Christian Life

      $36.99

      Post-Enlightenment theology has tended to divorce spirituality from systematic theology. Now, respected theologian Chan strives to reunite them as he explores the connections between Christian doctrine and Christian living. Covering the topics of sin, salvation, the church, and God, he offers illuminating reflections on the implications of these key concepts for the spiritual life.

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    • Perfect Love A Study Guide Based On The Book (Student/Study Guide)

      $10.99

      96 Pages

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      Most people-even those with a deep faith-fail to really grasp the incredibly passionate and deep love God has for them. And yet so many personal problems and needs can be traced back to this misunderstanding of God. The result, as Ruth Myers points out, is “a lack of true identity-a lack of inner sureness about who we are.” Ultimately, everyone is on the same quest: to find and know the perfect love of God. The Perfect Love opens the Scriptures to reveal one delighful discovery of God’s love after another. With this study Guide, you can explore those same Bible passages and make your own life-changing discoveries about God’s love.

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    • Snapshots Of The Kingdom

      $11.99

      24 Chapters

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      Picture perfect moments. The Gospels are full of them. Reading The Bible can be a lot like bringing out the family album. Because photographs help us remember. They bring to mind times and places important to us. They recapture people, relationships, and priorities. They help define us. Snapshots bring a piece of the past into the present. Have you ever thought of the Gospels as snapshots of Jesus’ life and ministry? Each episode, each story is a picture of His kingdom on earth. By reading them we learn what Kingdom life is like. Steve Rodeheaver is convinced that one of the primary purposes of the Church is to be a snapshot of God’s kingdom. When people see Christians in action, he says they should see wallet-size pictures of the coming Kingdom. Our lives and ministries are to reflect the model Jesus gave us so long ago. Snapshots of the Kingdom will challenge you to answer the call to Kingdom living. The opportunities are all around you. Right now. Where you are. It’s an adventure guaranteed to bring your life back into focus.

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    • Where The Nations Meet

      $32.99

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      Peppered with inspiring and challenging stories from multicultural congregations, this book not only provides a theological basis for multicultural ministry but also suggests how such ministry can be successfully conducted in all churches. This book for all pastors and laypersons who want their church to be a place of unbounded celebration where the nations meet.

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    • Lifes Problems Gods Solutions

      $17.99

      1. The Problem Of Guilt
      2. The Problem Of Suffering
      3. The Problem Of Disappointment
      4. The Problem Of Worry
      5. The Problem Of Doubt
      6. The Problem Of Irritability
      7. The Problem Of Discouragement
      8. The Problem Of Monotony
      9. The Problem Of Resentment
      10. The Problem Of Pressure
      11. The Problem Of Lonliness
      12. The Problem Of Inferiority
      13. The Problem Of Knowing The Will Of God
      14. The Problem Of Living For Christ In The Business World
      15. The Problem Of Materialism P. 181

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      Depression, worry, and disappointment creep into every believer’s heart at one time or another. But we can be set free from these and other difficult emotions and situations that pull us out of fellowship with God.

      J. Dwight Pentecost draws from his years of teaching and counseling experience to find the answers to life’s problems in the Word of God by surveying fifteen Bible characters who struggle with issues such as guilt, doubt, and resentment. But this is much more than a survey of Bible characters! It’s a path to finding unwavering hope, unsurpassable peace, and unlimited love.

      “These studies were prepared,” say Pentecost, “to enable God’s people to find God’s answers to the problems they face from day to day.”

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    • Emotionally Healthy Teenagers

      $18.99

      Respected parenting counselor Jay Kesler offers ten proven principles to help parents teach the concept of cause and effect, learn how to listen more than lecture, and model a life-changing love for Godresulting in emotionally healthy teenagers.

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    • He Hears Your Prayers

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      Don’t you wish you had a direct phone to God? Well, he’s on the line now, waiting for you call! Now you can shed your self-consciousness about praying and begin talking naturally with your Father. More than a “how to” book, Auch’s plan will help you develop a lifelong prayer life that’s right for you!

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    • Walking With God

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      1. Walking With God In My Intuition
      2. Walking With God In A Good Conscience
      3. Walking With God In Spirit Of Communion
      1. Walking With God In My Mind
      2. Walking With God In My Emotions
      3. Walking With God In My Will
      1. Walking With God In My Bodily Drives
      2. Walking With God In My Bodily Desires
      3. Walking With God In My Bodily Behavior

      Page 160

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      Best-selling author Phillip Keller explores the practical implications of living in daily communion with God. Many Christians believe that this kind of intimate fellowship is a special favor granted only to the loftiest of saints. But Phillip Keller reminds us that every believer can live in the daily joy of God’s presence.
      Walking with God in the spirit, in the soul, and in the body – abiding wholly in the presence of Immanuel – will energize and illuminate every corner of one’s life with God’s guidance and comfort. Keller calls the reader to accept God’s invitation to walk humbly with Him. When we accept His invitation, He will reveal to us who we truly are, what life direction we are taking, and the ultimate destination of our individual walk of faith.
      Walking with God is for “the weary and worn who have lost their way and are uncertain where to turn….It is intended especially for those seeking souls who long to walk with God in humble joy – who ache fiercely for the Master’s friendship.”

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    • Imagining God A Print On Demand Title

      $23.99

      This is an important, vigorously and eloquently argued book. Garrett Green undertakes to locate theology on a larger intellectual map, specifically that of religious and philosophical studies. His explanation of the concept “imagination” is original and powerful. Drawing on sources as diverse as Ludwig Wittgenstein, Thomas Kuhn, S.T. Coleridge, John Calvin, and John of Damascus, he has put together a tightly knit and powerful case for seeing “paradigmatic imagination” as the clue to the nature of religion and theology.

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    • End Of The Church A Print On Demand Title

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      Through an examination of controversial, post-Reformation discussions about the church, Radner offers a significant theory that describes the relation between Christian division and the work of the Holy Spirit within Western modernity.

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    • Bearing The Witness Of The Spirit A Print On Demand Title

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      What are the theological implications of today’s multicultural world? What does cultural plurality mean for the life and mission of the church? According to George Hunsberger, the need for a solid theological assessment of multiculturalism lies at the heart of discussions about church unity, cross -cultural mission, and interreligious relations. In Bearing the Witness of the Spirit Hunsberger shows that just such a “theology of cultural plurality” can be found in the missionary theology of Lesslie Newbigin.

      This in-depth study of Newbigin’s thought brings into clear view the “theology of cultural plurality” nascent in Newbigin’s writings and demonstrates its importance for today’s church. Interacting closely with Newbigin’s published and unpublished works, Hunsberger describes Newbigin’s biblical rationale for the life and witness of the church in a culturally plural world. By teasing out Newbigin’s thinking in this realm, Hunsberger gives shape to a theological area of inquiry and reflection badly needed for fruitful discussions of cross-cultural mission and ecumenism.

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    • Way Of The Modern World

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      God has nothing to do with the real business of life. In the big picture, he’s irrelevant. This is what Professor Craig Gay calls “practical atheism”—The Way of the (Modern) World—and it’s corroding almost every aspect of our society. So how can a Christian survive in such a godless environment without losing faith? Gay presents a biblical strategy for standing firm, helping you to live a righteous life in the world but not of the world.

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    • Burdensome Joy Of Preaching

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      In this volume, James Earl Massey explores the sense of burden and the sense of joy that accompany the preaching task. He gives attention to the preacher’s sense of both the inward side of the task and the outward side of preaching. He then considers the togetherness that earnest preachers seek to experience with their hearers, followed by reflec- tions on the planning necessary for the eventfulness that preaching was ordained by God to offer. 102 page soft- cover from Abingdon Press.

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    • 10 Commandments From The Back Side (Student/Study Guide)

      $16.99

      Using an approach similar to the one he took in Parables from the Back Side and Old Testament Stories from the Back Side, J. Ellsworth Kalas opens new possibilities of insights into the familiar Ten Commandments. Restating them in the positive, Kalas explores how these “prohibitive” laws actually are our dear friends, intended to make life richer and more fulfilling. Kalas uses contemporary illustrations and personal experience to show how these timeless laws give us an appetite for divine excellence.

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    • Book Of Amos

      $55.00

      Translated from the German, this authoritative work is the latest contribution to the internationally acclaimed Old Testament Library. Examining the shepherd’s prophecy in its context of rampant social injustice and religious arrogance, Jeremias draws on the latest archaeological, linguistic and historical findings to offer a comprehensive analysis of Amos and his message to God’s people.

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    • Hebrew Bible Today

      $47.00

      Scholarship in the Hebrew Scriptures is more bountiful and diverse than ever before, a situation that presents a formidable challenge to the student trying to understand the critical issues in Hebrew Bible study. This book deals with each section of the canon and explains the standard questions, with special attention to points of scholarly agreement and contention. Written by an international group of preeminent scholars, this collection is intended for readers with a diversity of interests and is specifically designed for those making their first acquaintance with the complex character of the Hebrew Bible or Old Testament.

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    • Private Justice

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      A dark shadow of fear has fallen over Newpointe, Louisiana. First one, then another of the town firemen’s wives has been murdered, a third has barely escaped an attempt on her life. Incredible as it seems, a serial killer is stalking this sleepy little southern community. And Mark Branning’s wife may be next on the list. Mark is determined to protect her. But keeping Allie alive won’t be easy — not with their own marriage already dying a bitter death. Unless they renew their commitment to each other and to God, someone else may settle their problems . . . Permanently. And time to decide is running out. Private Justice is book one in the Newpointe 911 mystery series by award-winning novelist Terri Blackstock. Newpointe 911 offers taut, superbly crafted novels of faith, fear, and close-knit, small-town relationships, seasoned with romance and tempered by insights into the nature of relationships, redemption, and the human heart. Look for book two, Shadow of Doubt, coming soon to your favorite Christian bookstore.

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    • God Of Jesus

      $22.00

      Adult classes would do well to select this as a text for special weekly study… A truly valuable work!

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    • Introduction To Christian Theology

      $50.00

      This book covers a broad spectrum of current perspectives in theology, including evangelical, liberal, liberationist, feminist, and postmodern approaches. A textbook for introductory theology classes in seminaries and colleges, this wide-ranging collection of essays also represents the best available resource for any reader seeking to explore and understand the diversity of current trends in theology and ethics.

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    • Against The Third Reich

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      “From the Publisher:” During World War II, the US asked Tillich to rally native Germans through a series of radio broadcasts. In these addresses, available in English for the first time, he is passionate and political–urging Germans to recognize the horror of Hitler and to reject a morally and spiritually bankrupt government.

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    • Family Handbook

      $60.00

      This book is a valuable resource for clergy, family practitioners, sociologists, and anyone interested in the ongoing debate about the health of the American family. It includes a directory of helpful resources for those involved in family counseling.

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    • Rethinking Wesleys Theology

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      One of the most surprising developments in contemporary Methodist theology is the degree to which leading Methodist and Wesleyan systematic theologians are reengaging John Wesley, finding his works instructive, provacative, and stimulating for their own theological reflection. Such a broad and purposeful dialogue with Wesley by theologians of the Wesleyan heritage is unprecedented in this century, and much rarer in the previous century than is popularly believed. This volume presents a set of original essays that represent and embody this new engagement, allowing the reader to see how several prominent theologians are self-consciously reexamining and reappropriating their theological tradition.

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    • Preparing Your Child For Dating

      $19.99

      17 Chapters

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      No other significant area of a child’s life is so unsupervised today as dating. But this important subject doesn’t have to be left to chance. Dr. Bob Barnes insists that it’s never too early to begin planning for the dating years_and with a reasonable game plan, both parents and adolescents can come out winners. Preparing Your Child for Dating empowers parents to prepare their children for the challenges of making dating choices. It answers questions such as: What is the purpose of dating? When should a child date? Who should he or she date? Where should they go and what should they do on a date? Preparing Your Child for Dating offers a template for successful dating and moving into responsible adulthood.

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    • Human Disability And The Service Of God

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      Human Disability and the Service of God is an important contribution to the growing literature on religion and disabilities. In this volume major Christian scholars across the biblical, historical, theological, and pastoral fields bring their areas of expertise to bear on the challenge of a holistic ministry that will no longer marginalize persons with disabilities.

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    • To The Ends Of The Earth

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      104 pages

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      Missionary stories from around the world as told by Marj Carpenter.

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    • God And Contemporary Science A Print On Demand Title

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      New in the Edinburgh Studies in Constructive Theology. Vigorously defending the notion of “pantheism,” which locates the world within the divine being, yet still insists on God’s transcendence, Clayton’s seminal arguments draw on the Bible, philosophy, theology, and science.

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    • Talking To Your Children About God

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      SKU (ISBN): 9780060667511ISBN10: 0060667516Rick OsborneBinding: Trade PaperPublished: May 1998Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers Print On Demand Product

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    • Gods Plan For Your Financial Success

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      Charles Ross, a financial expert and a former investment officer with a major financial institution, offers a reliable source for Christians to turn to for guidance and help in today’s financially complex world. Each chapter includes relevant Scriptures and biblical principles, as well as the experience of individuals who have applied the financial guidelines taught by Charles Ross.

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    • Courageous Bride : Montclair In Wartime 1939-1946

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      The First World War left Niki an orphan in France. Will World War II take away everything she holds dear – including Montclair, the only home she’s ever known, and Fraser, the man she’s grown to love? In search of her heritage, Niki discovers a new facet of her identity overseas and finds the one thing she never expected – a wartime romance. But Fraser, the man she loves, is sent on a risky, top-secret mission. Her hopes rest on his return; and meanwhile, the war has taken its tragic toll on those Niki left behind, and the family home, Montclair, now sits empty, in need of a new mistress. . . . In Courageous Bride, a young woman with an unknown past and an uncertain future must meet the challenges of the moment, with faith alone to uphold her.

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    • Recreating Marriage With The Same Old Spouse (Teacher’s Guide)

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      Recreating Marriage with the Same Old Spouse A Guide for Couples is “a pearl of wisdom necessary for long-term marriage. In a personal and practical way, Dr. Bender leads couples to see their relationship as a lifelong process of change. Her thoughtful execises challenge couples to know intimately their unique and changing spouse as an individual gifted by God and to see long-term love as both possible and healthy.

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    • To Advance The Gospel A Print On Demand Title

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      Noted Catholic scholar Joseph Fitzmyer proves as astute as ever as he elucidates gospel and Pauline material in To Advance the Gospel: New Testament Studies. Five chapters focus on topics from the Gospels, including a proposed solution to the synoptic problem, and evidence from the Dead Sea Scrolls that sheds light on the crucifixion. The six remaining essays delve into major gospel-related themes in Paul’s writings and the Book of Hebrews.

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    • New Creation : John Wesleys Theology Today

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      This is a book for the end of the century with new perspectives for the nest millennium. Reliable in historical research, brilliantly written, it offers the social witness of John Wesley for today’s crisis. Professor Runyon gives a coherent picture of Wesley’s theology for the Christian oecumene and far beyond.

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    • Jewish People In Classical Antiquity

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      Taking a critical stance toward the texts that have come down to us from antiquity, Hayes and Mandell attempt to reconstruct what were the most significant movements and events from 333 B.C.E. to 135 C.E., referring to excavations, Qumran texts, linguistic research, and the latest European reappraisals.

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    • Where Christology Began

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      An international array of scholars comment on the classic and current understanding of Philippians 2:5–11, searching for insights into the early expression of Christological belief. Contributors include Richard J. Bauckham, Colin Brown, James D.G. Dunn, Stephen Fowl, Gerald F. Hawthorne, L.D. Hurst, Larry J. Kreitzer, Robert Morgan, Brian J. Dodd, and Ralph P. Martin.

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    • Memory And Manuscript A Print On Demand Title

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      Here in one volume are two of Birger Gerhardsson’s much-debated works on the transmission of tradition in Rabbinic Judaism and early Christianity. In Memory and Manuscript (1961), Gerhardsson explores the way in which Jewish rabbis during the first Christian centuries preserved and passed on their sacred tradition, and he shows how early Christianity is better understood in light of how that tradition developed in Rabbinic Judaism. In Tradition and Transmission in Early Christianity (1964), Gerhardsson further clarifies the discussion and answers criticism of his earlier book. This Biblical Resource Series combined edition corrects and expands Gerhardsson’s original works and includes a new preface by the author and a lengthy new foreword by Jacob Neusner that summarizes these works’ importance and subsequent influence.

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    • Hosea And Amos

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      The author uncovers unique features of the prophecies of Hosea and Amos and discerns a structural unity within each book. For both prophets, the Lord’s judgement is to lead to repentance and restoration. Guenther explores theological and practical implications of their message to the church in its cultural settings.

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    • Spirituality And Theology

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      This book’s clear arguments and wonderful illustrations get to the root of the matter by showing that liberation and spirituality are united in they rhythm of God’s work for new creation.

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    • Living With Paradox

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      SKU (ISBN): 9780787940577ISBN10: 0787940577H. Newton MalonyBinding: Cloth TextPublished: April 1998Publisher: Jossey-Bass, Inc./Wiley Print On Demand Product

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    • What Christians Really Believe And Why

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      In this book, Stanley Grenz presents the central tenets of Christian faith clearly and concisely, answering the most commonly asked questions: Why believe at all? Which God? Who is Jesus and what did he do? What am I searching for and how do I find it?

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    • 4 Views On The Book Of Revelation

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      1. A Preterist View OF Revelation / Kenneth L. Gentry Jr.
      2. An Idealist View Of Revelation / Sam Hamstra Jr.
      3. A Progessive Dispensationalist View Of Revelation / C. Marvin Pate
      4. A Classical Dispensationalist View Of Revelation / Robert L. Thomas
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      As we enter a new millennium, the book that speaks of the Millennium is once again hugely popular. Its images capture the imagination: four horsemen who bring death and destruction, the Antichrist, the beast with ten horns, the ultimate battle at Armageddon, and of course, 666, the “mark of the beast,” variously interpreted to signify everything from Hitler and Khrushchev to credit cards and the Internet.

      Is the book of Revelation really a blueprint for the future that simply needs decoding if we want to understand current events-or should we read it as a book of powerful imagery, of profound warning and ultimate promise that speaks to the church through the ages.

      Four Views on the Book of Revelation focuses specifically on the book of Revelation and the primary ways in which it is read and understood today. It shows how the various views interpret Revelation as well as why. The four views discussed are the preterist, idealist, dispensationalist futurist, and progressive dispensationalist views. Each is presented by a proponent who also interacts with the other three views.

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    • Secrets Of The Richest Man Who Ever Lived

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      Carefully Researched, This Powerful Teaching Unlocks Solomon’s 31 Secrets Of Success…

      9 Success Keys For Negotiation
      10 Qualities Of Uncommon Achievers
      7 Keys In Getting Along With Others
      This book can remove mental blocks to your success

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    • Creative Bible Lessons From The Old Testament

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      Okay, so they used mule mail instead of e-mail — but they were still surprisingly modern men and women. With emotions, decisions, and dilemmas as raw and real as the students sitting in front of you every week. David and Rahab, Daniel and Ruth–even with their rough edges, they passionately loved Jehovah in a way today’s adolescents can understand and emulate. Here are 12 Old Testament character studies, including– Believe it or not -Abraham: Living by faith is not for wimps – Faith overcomes a fast past -Rahab: What you live is what you believe. Everything else is just talk. – The waiting game -Joseph: Trials and temptations can make us strong. – Benchwarmer to first string -Moses : Often God uses the least likely person to do great things. – Right woman, right place, right time -Esther : God has created each one of us for a purpose. – Keeping promises -Ruth: Commitment means more than saying the right words. – Bad days for good people -Job: Suffering may be the condition from which humans benefit the most. – The long way home -Jonah: Sometimes we simply say no to God. — And to help you teach the lesson are clips from easy-to-get videos . . . games for mixing and games that teach . . . in-depth, ready-to-use questions guaranteed to spark small-group discussion . . . original role plays, scripts, dilemmas faced by these ancient but very human believers in their Yahweh. For youth workers, Sunday school teachers, and CE directors, Creative Bible Lessons from the Old Testament will help your students understand that the God who offered hope and courage to ancient history-makers still does the same for teenagers today.

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    • Bible Code

      $20.00

      0n September 1, 1994, I flew to Israel and met in Jerusalem with a close friendof Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, the poet Chaim Guri. I gave him a letterwhich he immediately gave to the Prime Minister.

      “An Israeli mathematician has discovered a hidden code in the Bible thatappears to reveal the details of events that took place thousands of years afterthe Bible was written,” my letter to Rabin stated.

      “The reason I’m telling you about this is that the only time your full nameYitzhak Rabin is encoded in the Bible, the words ‘assassin that will assassinate’cross your name.”

      On November 4, 1995, came the awful confirmation, a shot in the back from aman who believed he was on a mission from God, the murder that was encodedin the Bible three thousand years ago.

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    • Waiting For Home A Print On Demand Title

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      Journalist John Schneider chronicles the compelling true story of Richard Prangley, a man who was unjustly institutionalized for fifteen years yet has managed to become not only a productive citizen but also an effective advocate for the developmentally disabled.

      Richard Prangley, whose story has been the focus of a documentary and wide national media coverage, including CBS’s Sunday Morning with Charles Kuralt, is an inspirational figure whose life reflects the human spirit at is resilient, triumphant best. In Waiting for Home Schneider tells the complete story, from Prangley’s committal to the Coldwater State Home and Training School at age 6, to his struggles with socialization after being released at age 21, to his successful stand for the rights of the handicapped as a lobbyist in places like the Michigan State Capitol and the White House.

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    • C S Lewis A Print On Demand Title

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      A compulsive writer from childhood, C. S. Lewis saw the world primarily through the medium of books. He read voraciously, and his own writing covers a broad range of genres. This timely study of C. S. Lewis casts a unique light on this beloved figure by tracing his development as a reader and a writer of books.

      Lionel Adey shows how the two sides of Lewis’s personality, for which Adey adopts the motifs of “the Dreamer” and “the Mentor,” are key to understanding Lewis’s writing in its various modes. Adey describes Lewis’s early development and then devotes a chapter to each kind of writing he attempted: literary history, practical and theoretical criticism, novels for adults and for children, poetry, apologetics, essays and addresses, and letters. Throughout, Adey discusses formative biographical events in Lewis’s life, such as the death of his mother when he was nine years old. Adey concludes with an estimate of Lewis’s achievement and enduring legacy as a writer.

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    • Leaders On Leadership

      $27.50

      How does a Christian lead? By following today’s secular business models, or by simply studying the life of Christ and pursuing a servant-based style? In this insightful, practical book, George Barna has pulled together some of today’s top Christian leaders to talk about the subject of Christian leadership. Articles include: The Tasks of a Leader by Ken Gangel, The Character of a Leader by Jack Hayford, Prayer in Leading People by Peter Wagner, and much more. See what today’s leaders have to say about leadership, and learn what it takes to serve the Church as a Christ-centered change agent.

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    • On A Huge Hill

      $17.99

      This is an especially moving work of 20th century spirituality, which will speak especially to those who , like its author, have many questions and often feel themse lves on the very edge of the churches. ‘

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    • Act Of Marriage (Revised)

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      1. The Sanctity Of Sex
      2. What Lovemaking Means To A Man
      3. What Lovemaking Means To A Woman
      4. Why God Created Sex
      5. Sex Education
      6. The Art Of Lovemaking
      7. For Men Only
      8. For Women Only
      9. The Unfulfilled Woman
      10. The Key To Feminine Response
      11. The Impotent Man
      12. Sane Family Planning
      13. Sex Survey Report
      14. The Missing Dimension
      15. Practical Answers To Common Questions
      304 Pages

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      This updated and expanded edition gives a fresh, informative edge to an already definitive book.

      New sections discuss “sex after sixty” and five reasons why God created sex. All supported by the very latest findings in the fields of medicine and sociology.

      For engaged couples and newlyweds who want to make lovemaking a joy from the start…for couples who have been married for years and want to maintain the flame or rekindle the embers…for every husband or wife who wants to be a better lover—here are the insights into each other’s bodies, psychosexual makeup, and need for tender, unselfish affection that can help you achieve your goal.

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    • Wild Truth Bible Lessons 2

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      Wild Bible characters . . . wild activities, games, discussion starters, and video ideas . . . wild truths for living. Put them all together, blend well, and you’ve got Wild Truth Bible Lessons 2 – 12 more dynamite lessons for junior high youth groups by Mark Oestreicher. Like its fun, creative predecessor, Wild Truth Bible Lessons, this book invites kids to discover the adventure of faith through the events and responses of real Bible people who did wild things for God. Based on another 12 personalities from the list of characters in Wild Truth Journal: 50 Life Lessons from the Scriptures, each lesson reaches back into history to help junior highers learn about Bible people and principles – and then reaches forward to challenge students to make better decisions, better friends, and better lives.

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    • Scribes And Schools

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      Scribes and Schools is an examination of the processes which led to the canonization of the Hebrew Bible. Philip Davies sheds light on the social reasons for the development of the canon and in so doing presents a clear picture of how the Bible came into being.

      Volumes in the Library of Ancient Israel draw on multiple disciplines–such as archaeology, anthropology, sociology, linguistics, and literary criticism–to illuminate the everyday realities and social subtleties these ancient cultures experienced. This series employs sophisticated methods resulting in original contributions that depict the reality of the people behind the Hebrew Bible and interprets these insights for a wide variety of readers.

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    • New Documents Illustrating Early Christianity 7

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      This seventh volume of New Documents Illustrating Early Christianity reviews and reproduces a sample of Greek papyri and inscriptions which were first published or reissued in 1982 and 1983. Documents have been selected to illustrate various aspects of life in the Graeco-Roman world including such topics as how letters were sent, transport and communication, Roman administration, benefaction, the reading of John’s Gospel in the early Church, the adoption of the codex format in Christian texts and the legal topics of forcible acquisition , slavery and execution.

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    • Unitarian Universalism

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      1. IIntroduction
      2. Theology
      3. Witnessing Tips
      4. Selected Bibliography
      5. Parallel Comparison Chart
      96 Pages

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      Although the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) is not the largest or best-known religious group in America, its belief system pervades our society-especially in politics and on college campuses across the country. Unitarian Universalism is a “politically correct” faith, in which truth is relative; “tolerance” of “alternative lifestyles” and beliefs-including homosexuality, radical feminism, and abortion on demand–is the highest virtue; reason, conscience, and experience are the guides to truth; and the Bible is a myth and Jesus Christ but one of many inspirational (but fallible) teachers. This guide explores and refutes the beliefs and attitudes of what is the most highly educated of all religious groups in North America (49.5% are college graduates). Why this series? This is an age when countless groups and movements, old and new, mark the religious landscape in our culture, leaving many people confused or uncertain in their search for spiritual truth and meaning. Because you may not have the time or opportunity to research these movements fully, these books provide essential and reliable information and insights. See inside front pages for a complete listing of all the tides in this series. This book includes A concise introduction to the group or topic.

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    • How To Thrive As A Small Church Pastor

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      13 Chapters

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      Pastoring a small church is no small job. It can be physically, emotionally, and spiritually exhausting. Read this book for a relief . . . And a turning point. Steve R. Bierly offers the seasoned reassurance of one who has been in the trenches of small-church pastoring. He understands your unique needs and problems not just as a pastor, but as a person. And he shows that, by God’s grace, you can fulfill your calling and thrive in the face of its challenges. With humor and fatherly wisdom, Bierly helps you reframe your perspectives on – God – Your ministry – Your relationships – Your personal needs . . . And more. Drawing on years of experience, he offers assurance that you’re not alone, a fresh outlook on the successes of your ministry, and an upbeat, practical approach to spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being. How to Thrive as a Small-Church Pastor will help you face realistically the rigors of your vocation . . . and reclaim your first love of ministry.

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    • Success For Dummies

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      SKU (ISBN): 9780764550614ISBN10: 0764550616Zig ZiglarBinding: Trade PaperPublished: March 1998For DummiesPublisher: Jossey-Bass, Inc./Wiley Print On Demand Product

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    • Truth And Error

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      1. Jehovah’s Witnesses
      2. Mormonism
      3. Unitarian Universalism
      4. “Jesus Only” Churches
      5. Unification Church
      6. Masonic Lodge
      7. Mind Sciences
      8. New Age Movement
      9. Goddess Worship, Witchcraft And Neo-Paganism
      10. Hinduism, TM And Hare Krishna
      11. Buddhism, Taoism, And Other Far Eastern Religions
      12. Satanism
      13. Astrology And Psychic Phenomena
      14. Unmasking The Cults
      95 Pages

      Additional Info
      This book is not only an introduction to the entire Zondervan Guide to Cults and Religious Movements series, but also a quick-reference guide to the groups and movements discussed in the series. Truth and Error brings together in one volume the charts from the various guides that show how the groups and movements differ theologically from historic orthodox Christianity. Each chart is introduced by the general editor, Alan Gomes. The books in the series that do not have comparison charts are introduced and summarized.

      Each book in the series includes:
      *A concise introduction to the group or topic
      *An overview of the groups’ or movements’ theology–in their own words
      *A biblical response
      *Tips for witnessing effectively
      *A bibliography with sources for further study

      Most books also include a comparison chart that shows the essential differences between biblical Christianity and the group. The charts from these books are reproduced in Truth & Error.

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    • Hinduism TM And Hare Krishna

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      In the sixties, Transcendental Meditation, a Hindu-based movement, became fashionable as a way to therapy and psychological well-being — especially after being endorsed by the Beatles and the Beach Boys. Its influence waned, ironically, after the courts decided that TM was a religion rather than a form of therapy, as TM had claimed. But its popularity helped open the doors to a wider acceptance of Eastern philosophy and religions in mainstream America. Another Americanized form of Hinduism is Hare Krishna. This volume and the volume on Buddhism in this series together present a comprehensive overview of Eastern religions, their views, and their impact on contemporary North America. Why this series? This is an age when countless groups and movements, old and new, mark the religious landscape in our culture, leaving many people confused or uncertain in their search for spiritual truth and meaning. Because few people have the time or opportunity to research these movements fully, these books provide essential information and insights for their spiritual journeys. All books but the summary volume, Truth and Error, contain five sections: -A concise introduction to the group being surveyed -An overview of the group’s theology – in its own words -Tips for witnessing effectively to members of the group -A bibliography with sources for further study -A comparison chart that shows the essential differences between biblical Christianity and the group -Truth and Error, the last book in the series, consists of parallel doctrinal charts compiled from all the other volumes. -Three distinctives make this series especially useful to readers: -Information is carefully distilled to bring out truly essential points, rather than requiring readers to sift their way through a sea of secondary details. -Information is presented in a clear, easy-to-follow outline form with “menu bar” running heads. This format greatly assists the reader in quickly locating topics and details of interest. -Each book meets the needs and skill levels of both nontechnical and technical readers, providing an elementary level of refutation and progressing to a more advanced level using arguments based on the biblical text.
      The writers of these volumes are well qualified to present clear and reliable information and help readers to discern truth from falsehood.

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    • Junior High Ministry (Expanded)

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      Rowdy, restless, silly, out of control, moody, vulgar, disrespectful, unpredictable — this may be the junior high stereotype, writes youth ministry expert Wayne Rice. But early adolescents’ enthusiasm, loyalty, energy, candidness, and willingness to learn — these more than compensate for the well-publicized hazards of working with middle schoolers. In this edition of Junior High Ministry — updated and expanded to reflect the realities of middle school ministry at the turn of the century — the cofounder of Youth Specialties takes a comprehensive look at the early adolescent experience: – A case for junior high ministry — and what it takes to work effectively with junior highers. – New material of turn-of-the-century trends in the youth culture — and on programming for kids living in this culture. – A chapter each on the five pivotal areas of development — physical, social, intellectual, psycho-emotional, and faith — among junior highers. – Altogether new chapters on parental involvement and mentoring in the context of junior high ministry . . . all topped off with 50 creative and practical ideas — fun and games, Bible study openers, mixers, entire events — that are tailored for junior highers in Sunday school, the youth room, or your living room. Whether you’re training for youth work or a trainer of youth workers, Junior High Ministry will keep finding its dog-eared way to the top of your most used resources.

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    • Warning : The Story Of A Reluctant Prophet Chosen By God

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      Award winning author T. Davis Bunn’s latest novel, The Warning concerns Buddy Korda and the decisions he must make. The result of two weeks of nightmares, Buddy begins to make sense of disjoinged images. They meld together like an image projected on a screen coming into focus. And then, unmistakably, a message. It is coming. Forty-one days The message leaves Buddy dazed and confused. He must decide between sharing this message or jeopardizing his job, family and possibly even his life. And who would listen to this horrific prediction about the economic collapse of America? Through this conflict, Buddy cannot avoid God’s call on his life. The futures of people he didn’t even know-the future of the nation-were at stake.

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    • Fresh Start Divorce Recovery Workbook (Workbook)

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      Part 1: Coming Unglued
      1. Hitting The Slope: The Stages Of Divorce Recovery
      2. Can This Marriage Be Saved?: The Separation/Reconciliation Struggle
      3. You Can Book It: Biblical Insights About Divorce
      4. There Oughtta Be A Law: Dealing With The Legal Issues
      Part 2: Picking Up The Pieces
      5. Single Again: Reentry Into The Single Life
      6. Show Me The Money: Dealing With Your Finances
      7. What’s That You Say?: Communication And Conflict
      8. Everything You Always Wanted To Know About … : Sexuality For The Single Again
      9. Pardon Me: Working Through Bitterness And Learning To Forgive
      Part 3: Other Issues
      10. Kids In The Middle: Helping Children Of Divorce
      11. You’ll Never Walk Alone: Support Groups For The Separated And The Divorced
      Article 1: Developing A Positive Self-Image
      Article 2: Handling The Holidays
      Article 3: There’s No Such Thing As An Ex-Grandparent
      Article 4: Divorce And The Church
      Appendix A. Action Points
      Appendix B. Test-Retest Adjective Checklist
      Appendix C. Marriage And Divorce Position Paper

      292 Pages

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      Based on the authors’ personal experiences as well as the experiences of thousands who have benefited from the acclaimed Fresh Start Seminars, The Fresh Start Divorce Recovery Workbook is a total recovery program for anyone who faces a divorce or separation. Offering a Christian perspective, Bob Burns and Tom Whiteman discuss the typical stages of a divorce-on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level. The Bible-based insights included in this revised and updated edition will give you the practical tools you need to recover from the trauma of divorce and complete the journey toward wholeness after the painful breakup of a marriage. Questions, self-tests, exercises, and practical information will enable you to:

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    • Encountering Jesus (Student/Study Guide)

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      To encounter Jesus and to have an exchange with God is the real business of the church, and it counts! Have you forgotten how to encounter Jesus? Have you and your church become more concerned with appearances, success, numbers, and order than with experiencing Jesus? Encountering Jesus offers help for individuals who seek the promise of vision and grace, for clergy and their congregations who struggle to find heart and courage, and for anyone who wants to have a fresh encounter with Jesus that counts.

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    • Parables From The Back Side Volume 1 (Student/Study Guide)

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      Kalas presents new insight into twelve of Jesus’ parables by entering them through the “back side” – through the eyes of a minor or unsympathetic character. By approaching the stories in this way, Kalas releases new meaning and clarifies basic teachings

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    • New Age Movement And Biblical Worldview A Print On Demand Title

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      1. The New Age Movement
      2. Tracing The Origins Of New Age
      3. A Worldview Crisis
      4. Consciousness And Radical Transformation
      5. Spiritism And Channeling Vs. Biblical Revelation And Prophecy
      6. Magic, Witchcraft, Neopaganism, And The Goddess Movement
      7. Ecology And The New Age
      8. Health And The New Age Worldview
      9. The World Of Business
      10. Education
      11. Science
      12. The Arts
      13. The Meaning Of History
      14. Modern Satanism And Black Magic
      15. New Age: Critique And Transformation
      Index P. 608

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      In this urgently needed work John Newport delivers a comprehensive study of the impact of New Age beliefs on contemporary culture-and on Christianity itself–while also offering an effective, biblical antidote to today’s worldview crisis. After first surveying the historical development of the New Age worldview, from ancient times through important tendencies in nineteenth-century America to recent Far Eastern influences, Newport explores in depth eleven key areas of the New Age worldview and contrasts each area of belief with the traditional biblical worldview.

      Thoroughly discussed are New Age consciousness, spiritism and channeling, magic and witchcraft, neopaganism and Satanism, New Age ecology, the New Age movement’s influence on personal health care, New Age teachings on business and prosperity consciousness, New Age perspectives on education and science, and much more. Throughout, Newport maintains a fair dialogue with his subject matter while also showing why this dialogue ought to bring renewed commitment to what the traditional biblical worldview has to say about each of these areas.

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    • Rural Ministry : The Shape Of The Renewal To Come

      $31.99

      Grounded in social research, Rural Ministry evaluates the diminishing establishment of the church in rural America, which is linked to the fifty-year-old crisis in rural ministry. It names the primary issues for leaders of Protestant and Catholic churches to ponder: the graying of the population; the closing of schools, hospitals, and factories; and the corporate buyout of farms during the 1980s. In addition to retelling the history of this crisis, Shannon Jung and the other contributors to this volume offer a set of Christian principles that respond to social problems in rural life. The situation is so intense that the book offers examples from around the heartland of cooperative or collaborative parishes that blend denominational and theological differences across the Protestant and Catholic spectrum.

      Key Benefits: Offers a vision of nationwide renewal in rural America; Advocates true ecumenical solutions to issues confronting the rural church in America; Sidebars feature examples and illustrations; Informs new rural ministers of the culture and issues about to confront them, allowing them to better handle the challenges and opportunities of the rural environment; Motivates congregations to activate ministries in new and provocative ways, insuring the spread of the gospel; Can help troubled churches survive.

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    • Counseling People With Cancer

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      Few moments are as devastating as when one hears a diagnosis of cancer–and one out of three Americans will hear this diagnosis in his or her lifetime. This book offers practical insights for pastors and pastoral counselors working with cancer patients. COUNSELING AND PASTORAL THEOLOGY SERIES Each volume in this series focuses on practical ways to respond to a serious and difficult pastoral concern within clinical and congregational settings. Offering fresh insights from pastoral theology, each volume integrates the most up to date information in psychology and the human sciences. All the authors write out of firsthand counseling experiences as well as the most recent research on their topics. The result is an invaluable series for counselors and pastors who regularly face tough issues as they offer care to clients and congregants.

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    • Book Of God

      $21.99

      39 Chapters

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      THE BIBLE AS A SINGLE, POWERFUL STORY

      Here is the entire story of the Bible, narrated by master storyteller Walter Wangerin, Jr. Reading like a great historical novel, THE BOOK OF GOD dramatizes the sweet of biblical events, making men and women of this ancient book come alive in vivid detail and dialogue.

      From Abraham wandering in the desert to Jesus teaching the multitudes on a Judean hillside, THE BOOK OF GOD follows the biblical story in chronological order. Priests and kings, apostles and prophets, common folk and charismatic leaders-individual stories offer glimpses into an unfolding revelation that reaches across the centuries to touch us today.

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    • 1001 More Humorous Illustrations For Public Speaking

      $22.99

      Permissions
      Illustrations Topically Arranged
      Index Of Sub-Topics
      Alphabetical Index Of Titles
      Numerical Index Of Titles
      List Of Sources
      380 Pages

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      Experienced speakers know the value of humor for adding punch to their point and muscle to their message. That’s why 1001 More Humorous Illustrations for Public Speaking belongs in every pastor’s and speaker’s library – including yours!

      Most of these humorous gems have already been tested by preachers and other speakers. And the huge variety ensures you’ll find something to tickle any congregation’s funny bone – and grab its attention.

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    • Creating A Christian Worldview

      $38.99

      Heslam begins by reviewing Kuyper’s importance in the history of ideas and explaining why “Lectures on Calvinism” is still of special interest. In the main body of the book he provides a probing analysis of each of the six lectures.

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    • Endurance In Suffering

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      Hebrews 12:1-13 portrays the suffering of its readers with two images: an athletic contest, and God’s fatherly discipline. N. Clayton Croy places this important passage in the context of Jewish and Greco-Roman traditions. He argues that the idea of “training” unites the passage, which presents Jesus as the supreme athlete. It also supports a nonpunitive understanding of discipline, in which God’s children undergo a positive process of education. These ideas combine to support a call in Hebrews to faithful endurance rather than repentance.

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    • Can God Be Trusted

      $76.65

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      In a world riddled with disappointment, malice, and tragedy, what rationale do we have for believing in a benevolent God? If God is all-powerful and all-loving, why is there so much evil in the world? John Stackhouse goes beyond Rabbi Kushner, M. Scott Peck, and others to take a more historically informed approach to this dilemma, examining what philosophers and theologians have said on the subject and offering reassuring answers for thoughtful readers.

      John Stackhouse explores how great thinkers have grappled with the problem of evil–from the Buddha, Confucius, Augustine, and David Hume to Martin Luther, C. S. Lewis, Alvin Plantinga, and others–and grounds his analysis in everyday examples. Without brushing aside the serious contradictions posed by all-powerful God who allows incurable diseases, natural disasters, birth defects, and senseless crimes to bring misery into our lives, Stackhouse asks if a world completely without evil is what we truly want. Would a life without suffering be a meaningful life? Could free will exist if we were able to choose only good? Stackhouse examines, clearly and concisely, what the best minds have had to say on these questions and boldly affirms that the benefits of evil, in fact, outweigh the costs. Finally, he points to Christian revelation–which promises the transformation of suffering into joy–as the best guide to God’s dealings with the world.

      A lucidly written and sweeping consideration of one of the central dilemmas of human existence, Can God Be Trusted? challenges us to take responsibility for our actions, to reexamine the “celestial blueprint” with less despair, and to say yes to a well-informed faith.

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    • Have You Ever

      $19.99

      Have you ever. . .? -Thought you were going to die? (When? Where? What brought you through it? – Been a teacher’s pet? (What grade? How did you feel?) – Had a miracle happen to you? (What happened? Who did you tell?) – Said something you didn’t mean just to be polite? (Why did you do it? What situation would cause you to do it again?) Inside are 442 more zingers like these, that nudge your kids’ memories and get them talking — perfect for launching small-group discussion, building community, getting a laugh and triggering hard thinking about situations and people that matter most to teenagers. Keep Have You Ever . . .? handy — stick it in your pocket, your backpack, your car’s glovebox — because you’ll never know when you need a leading question to get conversation rolling with an individual or a group.

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    • Evangelism Made Slightly Less Difficult

      $25.99

      Contents

      15 Chapters In Four Parts
      Total Pages 178

      Additional Info
      MOST PEOPLE JUST AREN’T INTERESTED IN HEARING ABOUT JESUS.
      (NO WONDER EVANGELISM IS SO HARD!)

      They are quite satisfied with their lives, quite content with their beliefs and see no need to change.

      So how can we get them interested and make evangelism just slightly less difficult? Nick Pollard has been doing this for years and has some ideas on how we can do it too.

      This book explains why people think the way they do and offers some practical suggestions on how to reach them. The author shows how we can break through the barrier of disinterest and help people want to know about Jesus and why he can and should make a difference in their lives. He also provides ways to answer their tough questions and lead them in their first steps to faith in Christ.

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    • Abraham Kuyper A Print On Demand Title

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      Abraham Kuyper (1837-1920) is one of the most remarkable men in the history of Reformed Christianity. He was eminent in Dutch public life for half a century and left a deep imprint on Dutch immigrant communities in the United States, Canada, and South Africa. A theologian, politician, journalist, university founder, and seminal thinker in the history of modern Calvinism, Kuyper offered an engaging critique of the nineteenth century that still has much to say at the end of the twentieth.

      This anthology, published in the centennial year of Kuyper’s famous Stone Lectures, gathers sixteen key writings by Kuyper never before available in English. Included in this volume are Kuyper’s definitive statements on politics, education, culture, and the religious currents and social problems of his time. Also included are Kuyper’s own conversion narrative, his critiques of Modernism and of Holiness theology, his proposals on common grace and Calvinist politics, his reflections on a culture in thrall to pantheism and evolution, and his classic address on “sphere sovereignty.”

      Freshly translated and rendered in a clear, accessible style, these writings clearly display Kuyper’s wide-ranging and creative Christian mind. Editor James Bratt provides helpful explanatory notes and an introduction to each piece. Photographs, cartoons, and short excerpts from some of Kuyper’s better-known works also make this an attractive volume that will stand as the premier Kuyper reader for years to come.

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    • Holy Writings Sacred Text

      $38.00

      An internationally respected biblical scholar investigates the origins of the Christian canon. Barton explores the reasons behind the development of the New Testament and pursues the historical factors involved in combining these books with the Hebrew Scriptures.

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    • 1-2 Thessalonians : A Bible Commentary For Teaching And Preaching

      $40.00

      Two of Paul’s earliest epistles deal with Christ’s second coming, the need for hope, and the fate of those who have died. Gaventa hones in on structure and tone, speculating on what might have happened at Thessalonica between the letters to account for their observable differences.

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    • Following Christ : Experiencing Life The Way It Was Meant To Be

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      1. Follow the Leader/High Stakes in the Game Called Life
      2. Life the Way it Was Meant to Be/Finding the Road Less Traveled
      3. The Follower in All of Us/Submitting to the “Hound of Heaven”
      4. The Tyranny of Self-Directed Living/Why We Need a Leader
      5. The Compelling Christ/Why Wouldn’t You Follow?
      6. It’s a personal Thing/The Pleasure and Power of Intimacy with Christ
      7. Radical Reformation/Transforming Conduct and Character
      8. The Compelling Cause/Where Will He Take Us?
      9. Netlessness/What is That in Your Hands?
      10. Getting Out of the Way/The Risk of Relapse
      11. Following as One/Breaking Up Is Not Hard to Do
      12. Followers Are Blenders/Group Dynamics for the Trip
      13. Cross-Bearing/The Ultimate Challenge to Following
      221 Pages

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      FOLLOWING CHRIST

      Do you want your life to count for Christ? Would you like to make a real impact for God’s kingdom in this world? You can-and you don’t have to be a great leader for it to happen. Just a good follower.

      In Following Christ, Joseph Stowell shows why Christ’s command to “Follow me” isn’t merely the starting point of Christianity. It’s the very heartbeat of vibrant, effective faith. And its not just for a few gifted leaders, but for all believers.

      “Christianity is a relationship, an adventure, a passionate pursuit of Christ,” says Stowell. “Followers escape the drudgery of a system of rituals and regulations, and revel in the discovery of the ever-interesting Christ.”

      Stowell shows you what happens when an ordinary man or woman pursues not the trappings of Christianity, but Christ himself.

      You’ll discover:
      – What a “non-negotiated” follower looks like
      – Why God does his best work through followers
      – Why self-directed living is a recipe for emptiness
      – What makes Christ so worth following
      – How Christ transforms our character
      – What it means to pick up your cross
      – Why a close walk with Jesus is the key to effective living

      This inspiring book cuts through the side-issues of Christianity to reveal its true, compelling object: Jesus Christ. As his fully devoted follower, you’ll discover a dynamic and refreshing way of living-one that will sustain you through life’s valleys and provide breathtaking spiritual vistas from its peaks. Its Christianity the way God intended it, marked by simplicity. Vigorous faith. Purpose and direction. Soul-winning impact on those around you.

      And above all, a joyous, growing closeness with Christ.

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    • 3 Steps Forwards Two Steps Back

      $19.99

      224 Pages In 12 Chapters

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      Three steps forward, two steps back-that’s how life feels most of the time, doesn’t it? Just about the time things are looking up, you get knocked down again. You can’t seem to get on top of all your struggles. Finances are out of whack. Teenagers seem uncontrollable? Your job is more frustrating than fulfilling. Murphy’s Law seems the rule. As Chuck Swindoll says, sometimes it feels more like one step forward, five steps back.

      Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back is just that practical, proven ways to cope with fear, stress, misunderstanding, inferiority, personal loss, anger, and temptation. Chuck shows you how to take any problem and “walk into it, through it, and come out stronger in Christ on the other side.” You can persevere through pressure.

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    • Biblical Period

      $45.99

      “The Reading and Preaching of the Scriptures in the Worship of the Christian Church” is a multivolume study by Hughes Oliphant Old that canvasses the history of preaching from the words of Moses at Mount Sinai through modern times. In Volume 1, “The Biblical Period,” Old begins his survey by discussing the roots of the Christian ministry of the Word in the Worship of Israel. He then examines the preaching of Christ and the Apostles. Finally, Old looks at the development and practice of Christian preaching in the second and third centuries, concluding with the ministry of Origen.

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    • Parables Of Jesus

      $11.99

      Written by noted biblical scholar J. Ellsworth Kalas, Parables of Jesus provides new insight to some of your most troubling or most beloved parables: The House on the Rock: Matthew 7:24-27, The Sower: Mark 4:1-20, The Father and His Two Sons: Luke 15:11-32, The Mustard Seed: Matthew 13:31-32, The Good Samaritan: Luke 10:25-37, The Widow and the Unjust Judge: Luke 18:1-8, The Wise and Foolish Bridesmaids: Matthew 25:1-13, The Pharisee and the Tax Collector: Luke 18:9-14, The Nobleman and the Pounds: Luke 19:11-26. Scripture references are based on the New Revised Standard Version. Each session is self-contained and includes study helps and questions for reflection that are all you need to lead a group or pursue the study on your own.

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    • How The Bible Came To Be

      $20.00

      In a clear and concise way, John Barton explains the process of the development of the Bible. He describes how that which we now know as the Bible came to be written and collected into the authoritative scriptures of the Christian church. With a helpful glossary of important terms, this work is a valuable resource for personal or group Bible studies, beginning Bible students, and all readers who have questions about the origin and transmission of Holy Scripture.

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    • With Liberty For All

      $30.00

      This book is an excellent guide to the church-state debate of today, and deepens that discussion by examining the root causes of disagreement about what freedom of religion means in America.

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    • Meditations On The Cross

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      The cross and the resurrection were central themes for Bonhoeffer’s theology. These excerpts from sermons and letters contain his personal and faithful words about the crucifixion and the power of the cross for all Christians. Meditations on the Cross is ideal for devotional reading and personal reference.

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    • Wisdom In Ancient Israel

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      In this collection, an international group of specialists considers the nature of wisdom in relation to the thought world of the ancient Near East and its impact on the rest of the Old Testament. In addition to full coverage of the wisdom books and other literature most frequently thought to have been influenced by them, thematic studies also introduce the principal comparative sources among Israel’s neighbors and discuss the place of wisdom in Israelite religion, theology and society.

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    • Cross The Line

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      For those on the outside, the inner city is something of a violent enigma. We see the battleground on the nightly news and view it like we might a massive pileup on the freeway, we slow down, eye it with an element of detachment, perhaps say a little prayer for those caught up in it, then move on. Yet Christ called us to offer assistance to those in need.

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    • Too Blessed To Be Stressed

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      1. Too Blessed To Be Stressed
      2. Know Whose You Are
      3. Know Who You Are
      4. Know Where You’re Going
      5. Know When To Leave
      6. Go Forward
      7. Go With The Flow
      8. Live Abundantly
      9. Live Victoriously
      10. Don’t Block Your Blessing
      11. Sisterstrength
      Notes
      About The Author P. 178
      About The Author P. 178

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      TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED

      From her early life in Harlem, to leading New York’s oldest American Baptist church as its first female pastor, to becoming a wife and a mother, to a recent appointment on President Clinton’s Initiative on Race and Reconciliation, Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook is living proof that stress doesn’t have to stress you out. In Too Blessed to Be Stressed, Cook shares her testament of faith and proceeds through the seasons of her life, slowing down along the way to provide some of her favorite gospel hymns as well as the touching stories that are behind the songs you know and love so well.

      Cook is quick to point out the many changes that will come in life – both good and bad – then focuses on the one thing that is unchanging and constant…God. He “is the same yesterday, today, and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). And He has blessings prepared for you – blessings that will keep you sane when the rest of the world goes crazy.

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    • Leviticus : Divine Presence And Community

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      This commentary by Frank Gorman shows how Leviticus, though focusing largely on matters associated with the Levitical priesthood, is also important to laypeople. Gorman addresses the question of Israelite identity and what it means to be people of God. Through a careful application of exegesis and exposition, he shows that Leviticus is, foremost, a call to holiness, a weaving together of ritual and ethical issues to provide the community with a means for enacting and actualizing covenant relationship.

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    • Deadly Sins And Living Virtues

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      Based on the traditional sins which plague us, these sermons seek through contemporary illustrations to express not only how the seven deadly sins affect us, but also to describe a means by which to deal with them in the pursuit of virtuous living. Fussell clearly reveals that the deadly sins, while a constant source of trouble, can be dealt with in a positive and liberating manner by recalling the Good News and the challenge to express it in our lives.

      Each sermon also includes a children’s message.

      Sermon titles include:
      Deadly Sins: A Matter Of Sutton’s Law — Romans 7:14-25
      Envy: Where Is The Grass Greener? — Genesis 4, Matthew 20:1, Philippians 4:4-13
      Anger: Eleven Ways To Blow Up, Seven Ways To Cool Off — Matthew 5:21-22, Romans 12:14-21, Ephesians 4:29-32
      Sloth: What Happens When Indifference Meets Enthusiasm? — Matthew 25:l4-30, Revelation 3:15-16

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    • Get Ready Get Set Worship

      $36.00

      SKU (ISBN): 9780664500061ISBN10: 0664500064Sue Lou | Jean Love | Mickey MeyersBinding: Trade PaperPublished: January 1998Publisher: Geneva Press Print On Demand Product

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    • I Suffer Not A Woman

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      I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

      –1 Timothy 2:12 KJV

      This passage troubles those who desire greater leadership roles for women in ministry but who also want to remain loyal to Scripture. Did Paul forbid a woman to exercise her leadership and teaching gifts, or was he dealing with a particular error in the church?

      According to I Suffer Not a Woman, Paul was reacting to a specific problem that was sweeping churches: a myth, taught mostly by women, which later became a foundation for gnosticism. This book offers an in-depth look at the Greek text of 1 Timothy 2:11-15 in the context of the Pastoral Epistles and in its historical context. By illuminating the first-century culture of Ephesus, the Kroegers shed light on the ancient world thought patterns Paul faced and offer a responsible alternative understanding of this much debated passage.

      I Suffer Not a Woman is well documented yet easily accessible. Illustrations and photographs provide a fascinating look at the ancient world. It was previously published by Baker in 1992.

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    • At The Heart Of Every Great Father

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      1. At The Heart Of Every Great Father You’ll Find Self-Control
      2. At The Heart Of Every Great Father You’ll Find Gentleness
      3. At The Heart Of Every Great Father You’ll Find Faithfulness
      4. At The Heart Of Every Great Father You’ll Find Goodness
      5. At The Heart Of Every Great Father You’ll Find Kindness
      6. At The Heart Of Every Great Father You’ll Find Patience
      7. At The Heart Of Every Great Father You’ll Find Peace
      8. At The Heart Of Every Great Father You’ll Find Joy
      9. At The Heart Of Every Great Father You’ll Find Love
      10. At The Heart Of Every Great Father You’ll Find Jesus Christ

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      Once upon a time, you were sure that being a father–being a really good father- couldn’t be that hard to do. And then you gazed for the very first heart-stopping moment into your child’s trusting eyes. If you long to be the kind of father your child needs-if you long to be a father who unmistakably reflects your heavenly Father’s loving care-you’ll be deeply encouraged by Clark Cothern’s inspiring collection of powerful, straight-talking stories. Each one grabs you by the heart, models great fathering in action, and encourages you to choose God pattern for your own.

      You’ll discover that bubbling up from the heart of every great father are the strong character qualities that Jesus himself modeled for us: Love. Joy. Peace. Patience. Kindness. Goodness. Faithfulness. Gentleness. Self-control. And you’ll discover that you can allow Him to create those priceless qualities in you. Whether your children are toddlers or teens, you can be a truly great father. These unforgettable stories remind you how.

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    • Foundations Of Ministry (Limited)

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      Successful ministry is built on strong foundations. Each generation in the church must recover these historic foundations, as well as discover contemporary innovations and applications. If you are ready to investigate these timeless biblical truths and integrate them with the latest insights from the social sciences and contemporary thought, then Foundations of Ministry: An Introduction to Christian Education for a New Generation is for you.

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    • Commentary On Jeremiah (Reprinted)

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      This is a combined edition of Brueggemann’s original two-volume work, published until recently as part of the International Theological Commentary Series. It is reprinted here with an important new preface by Brueggeman that surveys the current state of Jeremiah studies. Brueggeman uses a combination of sociological and literary analysis to provide a fresh look at the critical theological issues in the Jeremiah tradition.

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    • Corporate Person : The Nature Of Volunteer Boards, Their Culture, And Corpo (Lar

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      No volunteer board is exactly alike. Everyone has its own corporate personality and collective culture. Yet, each board is formed by people who come together to envision, think, act, and speak with a common mission, and so grow and work together for the good of the community. It is for those people that this book is intended.

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    • Grounds For Understanding A Print On Demand Title

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      This volume surveys the various theological approaches that Christian denominations bring to the issue of religious pluralism. In these diverse essays, writers from eleven different Christian traditions each share their confession’s characteristic approaches to the challenges and possibilities raised by religious pluralism. Readers will gain an understanding of the variety of Christian views and a wider appreciation for the range of Christian resources available for responding to religious diversity.

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    • Hear The Bells Ring

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      Anyone who has used Cynthia Cowen’s resources knows that they have the following characteristics:

      They are complete — everything you need is here;
      They require little preparation, rehearsal, or props;
      They are theologically sound and spiritually uplifting.

      Many churches have discovered recently that families wish to include worship in the festivities of their Christmas day. This is the perfect way to do it without requiring a lot of work.

      It’s all here: call to worship, Christmas carols, litanies, meditations, scripture readings, and more!

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    • Coming Home

      $16.18

      After many years of preaching from the first three chapters of Luke and the first two chapters of Matthew, Frank Ramirez decided to preach about something a little different around Christmastime. What evolved was this series of seven messages for the Sundays beginning with Advent and ending with Epiphany.

      Why a sermon series based on the Old Testament book of Haggai? Ramirez writes, “I’ve always been fascinated by the lesser known books of the Old Testament, partly because I’m afraid of being embarrassed in heaven if I don’t recognize some of these people!”

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    • Choir Members Companion

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      The Choir Member’sCompanion is designed for use by individual choir members in a local church adult choir. The book is intended for purchase by the choir director to be given to choir members as gifts or as a way for choir members to better understand musical symbols, terminology, and symbols used in choral music. The Choir Member’sCompanion is designed for use by individual choir members in a local church adult choir. The book is intended for purchase by the choir director to be given to choir members as gifts or as a way for choir members to better understand musical symbols, terminology, and symbols used in choral music. CONTENTS: 1. Introduction to Choir Membership 2. Basic Music Reading Skills 3. Musical Road Map 4. Basic Vocal Techniques 5. Sight-reading New Music 6. How to Mark Your Music 7. Preparation for Worship 8. Preparation for Other Performances 9. Glossary of Musical Terms and Symbols

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    • Many Voices One God

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      Pluralism presents both promises and challenges for Christian theology. This collection of essays features prominent theologians reflecting on the meaning and abiding relevance of Christian revelation.

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