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All Things Hidden
$19.99Add to cartEllen Jones gets a disturbing call from her elderly father’s neighbor and must face the fact that her father’s mind is slipping and he has reached the stage where he’s not safe living alone. Lawrence is having trouble remembering many things, just not the one thing that he’s held against Ellen for nearly forty years!
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Live Without Fear
$19.99Add to cartIf you struggle with fear or anxiety, Dr. Creflo A. Dollar has life-altering news: you don’t have to be subject to those crippling emotions any longer!
In this compelling and compassionate book, Dr. Creflo A. Dollar expertly equips you with the Word of God to overcome and conquer negative mind-sets. Dr. Dollar gives clear, practical principles that will banish these strongholds from your life forever. You will learn:
The principles that govern fear and its operation
The way to break away from the bondage of fear
How the words we speak and the actions we take impact fear
The keys to staying free from fear.Be encouraged! Your breakthrough is within reach. Your life can be one filled with peace and joy as you find the victory to LIVE WITHOUT FEAR.
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Personal Identity In Theological Perspective
$21.50Add to cartThe turbulence and confusion of contemporary life should motivate us to ask the big questions of life anew and to reexamine the disastrous naturalism of the twentieth century. This volume gathers well-known thinkers from a breadth of confessional Christian traditions who share a passionate interest in better understanding the nature of persons.
The contributors to Personal Identity in Theological Perspective aim to recover the ancient biblical account of human beings as made “in the image of God.” Their essays fall naturally into three divisions – retrieving historical discussions of human identity, presenting contemporary challenges to a distinctively Christian anthropology, and offering constructive proposals toward a richer understanding of persons. This volume will provoke discussion and debate on the fundamental question What does it mean to be human?
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This Incomplete One
$21.99Add to cartUnique! Bush has pulled together an amazing variety of sermons occasioned by the death of a young person, encompassing both historical figures and our contemporaries: Barth, Claypool, Coffin, Edwards, Rutledge, Schleiermacher, and Van Tholen. . . . How to handle a difficult, wrenching situation.
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Christian Ethics
$32.00Add to cartProviding the level one student with all they will need to know to understand their course fully, SCM Study Guide: Christian Ethics is full of helpful features to aid memory and learning and pointers for further reading and further study.
The book covers the major areas of ethical theory and methodology that are key to any introductory course, including the use of the Bible in Christian ethics, natural law, various philosophical approaches to ethics and the influence of liberation theologies. In addition, three methodological topics often neglected in textbooks in this area but included here, are Christian ethics and science, Christian ethics and pastoral care and the relationship between Christian ethics and the wider public debates in ethics. The book also covers a wide range of topics in practical Christian ethics, all introduced by case studies, ranging from abortion, euthanasia, human genetic manipulation, health care rationing, divorce and remarriage, homosexuality, international trade and economics, the environment, and globalisation.
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Principles And Power Of Vision (Student/Study Guide)
$19.99Add to cartIn this study guide companion to Myles Munroe’s eye-opening book, The Principles and Power of Vision, you will explore deeper insights into your purpose and thought-provoking questions for personal application to your life. Designed for either individual or group study, this guide will help you to find out the most important thing you can about yourself–the purpose for your existence. As you progress through the time-tested truths and principles of vision in these pages, you will come to understand your life’s purpose, discover how to make your dreams and hopes a living reality, and find a new passion for living.
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Windows Into The Soul
$17.95Add to cartWorking with clay, paint, crayons, or pencils, artists have long known that the act of creating art can help people explore the deepest recesses of their hearts – and bring about real change in their lives. Michael Sullivan discovered the power of art for himself in the midst of grieving the loss of a young parishoner. Ever since, he has been using simple art projects as a form of prayer and a way of helping others explore what God may be saying to them.
This book is a practical resource for those who want to explore this means of prayer and contemplation for themselves. Readers will find projects in various media, including clay, charcoal, and acrylic, as well as technical directions and a gentle guide to the spiritual gold to be mined from the experience.
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Sabbath Sense : A Spiritual Antidote For The Overworked
$13.99Add to cartLack of time is the chronic complaint of our culture – and the reality of most of our lives. Sabbath as a day of rest has been lost in our to-do lists and organizers, but the sense of Sabbath, as spiritual leisure, is very much needed in our time-starved world. Sabbath Sense offers a refreshing perspective on making the spiritual choice to take back our time, one moment at a time.
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Soul Types : Matching Your Peronsality And Spiritual Path
$18.00Add to cartMillions of people throughout the world turn to the Myers- Briggs Type Indicator(TM) to guide their career choices, improve their relationships, and resolve conflicts. Now, two experts in the field help readers discover:
-The approach to spirituality that is most natural for them.
-Past spiritual experiences and what made them joyful, hollow, or even painful.
-New spiritual paths that add fullness to life even in the midst of difficulties. -
Preaching And Teaching The Psalms
$32.00Add to cartRenowned and beloved psalms scholar James Luther Mays shares in this book some of his most influential ideas about the psalms and shows the reader how this rich Old Testament poetry can be taught and preached in the church. The book’s editors, Patrick Miller and Gene Tucker, have carefully brought together Mays’s best insights into the meaning of the psalms and shown us in his sermons how a master with a love for the church handles these beautiful texts.
Mays begins by explaining the basic concepts needed to understand and interpret the psalms and reviewing the scholarship and trends in psalms interpretation. Throughout he treats the psalms not just as ancient texts for scholarly study but as the basis for prayer and faith in the church today.
The book’s second section contains Mays’s expositions of nine different psalms, including Psalm 8, Psalms 22, and Psalm 23, and eight of Mays’s sermons on the psalms. The book is ideal for clergy who want to deepen their understanding and appreciation of the psalms, as well as further their skills in preaching and teaching the well-loved Old Testament poetry.
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Alaska Twilight
$17.99Add to cart“Women of Faith novels are written by Christian authors who understand the hopes and struggles of women today. Each unique story features a lead female protagonist facing issues of faith, family, friends, and romance–and coming face-to-face with God’s never-ending grace.”From Women of Faith Fiction comes this compelling romantic suspense novel set in the lush wilderness of Alaska.Haley Mitchell jumps at the opportunity to document wildlife biologist Tank Lansing’s work with bears in Alaska. Born in Alaska to missionary parents but orphaned at an early age, she hopes this first trip “home” in 25 years will bring closure to her past. Unimpressed with stiff, unfriendly Tank, she falls in love with the sleepy village of Stalwart and the surrounding Wrangell wilderness. And she’s drawn into the area’s conflicts when a local doctor disappears and Tank’s bears are blamed. Then the doctor’s body is found-and unless grizzlies tote shotguns, a bear didn’t kill him. A series of break-ins, an attempted assault, and another death force Haley into uneasy alliance with Tank. Romance blooms unexpectedly as the mystery-and the danger-deepens. Before it’s over, Haley is viewing herself through a totally new lens.
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Meaning Of Revelation
$28.00Add to cartThis reissue of a twentieth-century classic by H. Richard Niebuhr emphasizes an understanding of God’s revelation that takes seriously both the Bible itself and modern ideas about the nature of history. The book argues that God’s revelation is “confessional history.” The source and setting of basic Christian convictions lie within a historical framework. By his focus on revelation as personal experience, Niebuhr served as the igniting force for views of future theological movements that are still prevalent more than forty years after his death. First published in 1941, this masterful work is now enhanced with a new introduction by Douglas F. Ottati, which sets Niebuhr’s work in the context of his other writings and explores the significance of this book.
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Christ Our Rest
$32.00Add to cartChrist Our Rest
Table Of Contents:
1. The Existence Of Doubts Is Not Incompatible With A State Of Grace
2. The Existence Of Doubts Is Not Compatible With A State Of Grace – Concluded
3. The Various Kinds Of Doubts That Are Prevalent Among Professing Christians
4. The Pernicious Influence Doubts
– They Dishonor God
5. The Pernicious Influence Of Doubts
– They Are Prejudicial To The Christian Character And Comfort Of The Doubter
6. Doubts Are Injurious To The Christian Character And Comfort Of The Doubter
– They Cool The Ardor Of His Love To God And Man
7. Doubts Are Injurious To The Christian Character And Comfort Of The Doubter – Continued
– They Check His Spirituality And Heavenly-Mindedness
8. Doubts Are Injurious To The Christian Character And Comfort Of The Doubter. – Concluded
– They Damp And Darken His Hopes For Eternity
9. The Pernicious Influence Of Doubts
– They Exhibit The Religion Of Christ To The World In A False And Forbidding Point Of View
10. The Causes And The Cures Of Doubts
– Physical Or Natural Causes
11. Spiritual Causes Of Doubts And Their Cures
– First, The Hiding Of God’s Face
12. Spiritual Causes Of Doubts And Their Cures
– Second, The Temptation Of The Devil
13. Moral Causes Of Doubts, And Their Cures
14. Religious Causes Of Doubts, And Their Cures
– Imperfect And Inaccurate Views Of The Person Of Christ
15. Religious Causes Of Doubts. – Continued
– Imperfect And Inaccurate Views Of The Work Of Christ, And Of His Qualifications For The Work
16. Religious Causes Of Doubts. – Concluded
– Imperfect And Inaccurate Views Of The Sinner’s Warrant To Believe In The SaviorAdditional Info
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Although sanctified by the Spirit of Christ, Christians must continually battle against indwelling sin. It is no surprise that as the Christian life is chiefly characterized by faith and repentance, the Christian’s struggles are largely with manifestations of doubt and fear. Unfortunately, these enemies of Christianity have wounded the character and weakened the comfort of many children of God.In Christ Our Rest, David Pitcairn exposes the sad prevalence and the destructive influence of doubts among Christians, and traces them to their various causes.He writes each of his sixteen chapters as letters addressed to a dear friend, mixing scriptural exposition with tender encouragement and exhortation. He presents the gospel, both in its doctrines and in its privileges, so that the faith of the doubtful may find strength and believers may have their attention continually directed to the Lord Jesus Christ Himself. Pitcairn masterfully highlights the fullness and freeness of Christ’s work as the only source of a satisfying rest for the soul.
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Broken Children Grown Up Pain (Revised)
$13.99Add to cartDespair*Emotional Isolation*Self-Loathing*Immaturity*Abusive Behavior… the damage that lingers for those who have been broken as children. Even if the memories are distant and dulled by time, past wounds continue to inflict pain into adulthood-often spilling over into the lives of those you love.
In Broken Children, Grown-Up Pain, Paul Hegstrom helps you recognize the scars of your childhood and shares practical and proven methods for facing and dealing with the pain of the past. Using scientific research, psychological studies, and biblical principles, Hegstrom points you to the place of healing and the freedom to pursue authentic relationships and build healthy emotional intimacy with others.
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Liberalism Is A Mental Disorder
$19.99Add to cartThe brilliant best-selling author and sharp, sagacious prophet of the airwaves Michael Savage has been diagnosing America’s ills for as long as he’s been behind a microphone. Now, in his third and most instructive book, he provides the remedy, offering provocative yet practical ways to reclaim our social, political, and cultural integrity. Finally in paperback, Savage’s best-selling book sets out a compelling narrative of current trends and events, chronicling the continued assault on the sacred pillars of American life by the High Priests of Ultra-Liberalism, and providing the remedy for freedom-loving Americans to effectively medicate the mental disorder of modern liberalism and restore America’s former brilliance.
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Thriving Churches In The 21st Century
$20.99Add to cartIf the body of Christ is truly a living structure, then we must know what to do to keep it functioning, hearty, and mature! Exploring the 10 interacting systems that make up a healthy church, McIntosh and Reeves demonstrate the importance of spiritual energy, corporate intercession, spiritual disciplines, mentoring, team ministry, and more.
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Seeing God In Diversity
$15.95Add to cartHere readers will find a parish study resource that promotes tolerance, diversity, and inclusiveness by looking at two biblical stories from multiple points of view – the story of the returning Jews in the Book of Exodus and the story of the new Christian community in the Book of Acts. The lessons of these ancient communities – and the way they dealt with many of the issues we face today – lead readers to put themselves in the place of each group and re-examine their faith and work for greater inclusiveness in their own communities.
Lessons are arranged as six two-hour sesssions, and include background commentary for study leaders, readings, activities, and discussion questions. -
Baptized In The Spirit
$24.99Add to cart1. Spirit Baptism And Pentecostal Theology – Returning To Our Central Distinctive
2. The Kingdom And The Power – Expanding The Boundaries Of Spirit Baptism
3. Christ As The King And The Spirit As The Kingdom – Spirit Baptism In Trinitarian Perspective
4. Signs Of Grace In A Graceless World – The Spirit Baptized Church
5. Baptized In Love – The Spirit Baptized LifeAdditional Info
Baptized in the Spirit creatively discusses the most recent trends in Pentecostal and charismatic theology, especially as this newer theological thinking confronts ecumenical and contextual challenges. The volume makes a sincere attempt to integrate a concentration on the Holy Spirit with evangelical truth and the practical challenges of obedience to the gospel in various cultural and social contexts. More than simply a survey of Pentecostal and charismatic discussions of theology, it is suggestive of how a more robust foundation for the Spirit in life can renew Christian theology in the twenty-first century. Macchia begins by focusing on the significance of the Holy Spirit in reciprocal and mutual work with the Son in fulfilling the will of the Father. He shows how the pneumatological emphases in Pentecostal and charismatic theology can help to correct the tendency in Western Christianity to subordinate the Spirit to the Word. Beginning from this foundation, Macchia demonstrates how this mode of thinking affects all the other elements of the theological enterprise, such as hermeneutics, Christology, soteriology, ecclesiology, and eschatology. Baptized in the Spirit engagingly demonstrates how contemporary trends in Pentecostal and charismatic thinking can aid the cause of ecumenism and global Christianity. -
Discovering The Bible
$69.99Add to cartDiscovering the Bible has everything you’re looking for in a survey of the Bible. It examines the Bible’s amazing message and story of faith in a way that will captivate readers and impel them to learn more. Thorough, sound biblical scholarship combined with an eye-catching format and easy-to-understand writing style make this textbook a must-have for every Christian’s library.
In Discovering the Bible, you’ll find:
Objectives defined for each lesson
Personal questions to help you relate the Bible to your life
Sidebars to explain theological points
Keywords identified and defined on each page
Study questions for review of the material
Summary statements at the end of each chapter
Listing of resources for further study at the end of each chapter
Colorful pages and images that make it attractive to read
Short, well-organized chapters464 pages.
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Storm : 1798-1800
$21.99Add to cartAs the spiritual fervor of the Great Awakening begins to decline in America, a young student at Yale College becomes the target of both academic and personal attacks as he takes a stand for his faith. In time, he discovers that this is no coincidence but rather the work of a secret society bent on squelching a spiritual revival that breaks out on campus. Written with the intensity of a political thriller, this compelling novel – set against the historical backdrop of America in the late 1800s – reminds readers how the Holy Spirit can shape not only individual lives, but an entire nation.
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Shattering Sound Of Amazing Grace
$12.95Add to cartDavid J. Schlafer, acclaimed preacher, teacher, and writer, weaves words and ideas like a Celtic braid. He places us in the company of some of the people who appear in the Gospel of John-Nicodemus, the woman at the well, the woman taken in adultery, Martha and Mary, the man born blind, the bride and groom at Cana-and examines them in two unusual sources of light:
*The classic line from C. S. Lewis: Every idea we form of God, God must, in mercy, shatter.
*John Newton’s hymn Amazing Grace .
Schlafer offers refreshment: He helps us refresh our ideas of God. He refreshes the meaning of the well-worn phrase Amazing Grace, giving it new life and urgency. He refreshes our grasp of John’s Gospel by centering on Jesus’ interpersonal encounters rather than on the famous discourses, which are too often considered only in the abstract and at the expense of the dramas John narrates. The Shattering Sound of Amazing Grace is an inspired meeting with Jesus and the people of John’s Gospel.
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Raising Children On Purpose
$16.99Add to cartParent by Accident or Parent on Purpose?
Your child has a God-given purpose that is too important to be left to chance. As parents, we have a sacred opportunity to help our children find their way-the way they were created to go. When a child has insight into God’s special plan for his life, he will be more passionate about following Jesus, better able to focus his energies on what is most important, and equipped to make wiser decisions.
Raising Children on Purpose will help you…
*Assess your child’s natural talents and gifts
*Recognize and encourage your child’s interests
*Determine the point at which gifting and interest overlap
*Discipline your child in positive ways that inspire confidence
*Promote emotional health and good decision making in your child
*Prepare your child for career choicesWes Fleming’s Raising Children on Purpose offers practical advice with a generous sprinkling of humor.
Your children can fulfill their God-given potential!
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Feeding On The Word (Revised)
$12.99Add to cartFeeding on the Word: The Mind of Christ is an introduction to the many ways of meditating and praying with scripture. Explore the depths of the Word, learn to listen to God through it, and allow you life to be shaped by it.
Volume 2 in the newly revised Companions in Christ experience covers:
Week 1: Why Do We Call the Bible God’s Word?
Week 2: Studying Scripture As a Spiritual Discipline
Week 3: Meditating on the Word
Week 4: Directing Imagination
Week 5: Group Meditation with ScriptureThis book is the second segment of a five-volume study of the original 28-week Companions in Christ resource. The five-piece participant series is designed for groups who will take breaks between the other four volumes:
spiritual formation in Embracing the Journey
prayer in Deepening Our Prayer
vocation in Responding to Our Call
spiritual companionship in Exploring Spiritual Guidance
OPTION: Groups who wish to experience an uninterrupted 28-week study of Companions in Christ should order the all-modules-in-one volume for participants available here.A revised Leader’s Guide, containing a “Getting Started Guide” and new plans for a closing retreat, is also available.
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Interpreting The Psalms (Student/Study Guide)
$40.99Add to cartScholarly study of the Psalms is in the midst of a sea change. A generation ago, the dominant tendency was to study individual psalms in relation to their literary forms and cultural functions. However, in recent years, studies have increasingly emphasized Hebrew poetry, the structure of the entire Psalter and its development from earlier collections to a unified book.
In exploring these and other facts, this volume aims to bridge the gap between general introductions to the study of the Psalms and specialized literature. Written by members and guests of the Tyndale Fellowship Old Testament Study Group, it offers the insights of internationally recognized Old Testament scholars into the world of the Psalms. This volume will be a treasure to both students and scholars alike.
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How Great Decisions Get Made
$18.99Add to cartAll too often, solving tough work issues can become a tug of war as clashing departments, priorities, personality styles, and other concerns threaten to destroy any possibility of a successful conclusion. But by sharing hopes, and focusing on information rather than debate, the path to agreement can become wonderfully clear. How Great Decisions Get Made. shows how to bring out the best in people, so that the process of decision making cements groups together rather than pulling them apart. The book gives readers a simple 10-step process to help their people overcome seemingly intractable differences, paving the way for groups to: * Embrace a world view filled with the possibility of creating better results together * Shift their attention from the stale “”What should we do?”” to a fresh “”How can we achieve what we really want?”” attitude * Tap into who they are to define and articulate their hopes Readers looking for quick, exciting ways to energize their often contentious decision-making process will find all the help they need, from real-life scenarios showing the process in action to a self-assessment checklist. How Great Decisions Get Made provides the key to overcoming barriers, making people feel great about the work they do, and achieving extraordinary results.
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Crossing The Threshold Of Divine Revelation
$23.99Add to cartThe last few decades have seen a revolution in debates about the rationality of Christian belief. Among the array of current options for justifying religious belief, however, nearly every one assumes that a general theory of knowing and a minimal version of theism must be adopted before the rationality of Christian belief can be tackled.
In Crossing the Threshold of Divine Revelation William J. Abraham confronts both of these assumptions, arguing that epistemology must begin with its particular target of inquiry – in Abraham’s case the full-blooded “canonical theism” of the early, undivided Christian church. He argues, moreover, that special divine revelation forms a crucial threshold at the entrance to the epistemology of Christian belief. Sure to intrigue philosophers, theologians, and curious students, Abraham’s robust vision of Christian faith provides a creative solution to many of the current difficulties in philosophy and theology.
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Bonhoeffer Legacy : Post Holocaust Perspectives
$23.00Add to cartSequel to The Bonhoffer Phenomenon
Analyzes the historical record and Bonhoeffer’s maturing theology and shows how Bonhoeffer’s self-critical theology relates to the later advent of post-Holocaust theologies, with their sharply posed challenges to traditional Christian supersessionism. -
Eternity In Their Hearts (Reprinted)
$17.99Add to cartHas the God who prepared the gospel for all people groups also prepared all people groups for the gospel?Don Richardson, author of the bestselling book Peace Child, has studied cultures throughout the world and found startling evidence of belief in the one true God within hundreds of them. In Eternity in Their Hearts, Richardson gives fascinating, real-life examples of ways people groups have exhibited terms and concepts in their histories that have prepared them for the gospel. Read how Pachacuti, the Inca king who founded Machu Picchu, the majestic fortress in Peru, accomplished something far more significant than merely building fortresses, temples, or monuments. He sought, reached out, and found a God far greater than any popular “god” of his own culture. And there have been others throughout the world, like him, who lived to receive the blessing of the gospel.Get ready to be amazed at these intriguing examples of how God uses redemptive analogies to bring all men to Himself, bearing out the truth from Ecclesiastes that God “has also set eternity in the hearts of men” (3:11).
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Winning On Purpose
$20.99Add to cartUsing an innovative sports analogy, John Kaiser provides proven biblical principles of leadership to help board members, pastors, lay leaders, denominational executives, consultants, and dedicated church members succeed in their respective missions. He also discusses how these strategies can be tailored to fit the requirements of specific denominations.
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In The Presence Of God
$8.99Add to cartEverything you could ever want or need can be found in the presence of the Lord!
God has a benefit plan for His children that is greater than any plan offered by any organization in the world
The God of the universe, Who spoke the worlds into existence, is giving you the opportunity to walk boldly into His throne room to fellowship with Him right now. Every good thing you could possibly desire is waiting for you in His presence. Do you need hearing? Do you need Him to provide for you? You will find these things in the presence of the Lord!
This book will help you discover the keys to living in Gods presence and staying in His presence. Benefits in His Plan include:
Healing
Rest
Abundance
Glory and honor
Mercy
Strength
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Breaking Out Of Trouble
$19.99Add to cartThe bad news: trouble comes to everyone. The good news: you don’t have to be subject to its bondage. In this book, Dr. Creflo A. Dollar reveals powerful strategies from the Scriptures that will show you how to seek God’s help for every need and overcome troubling circumstances..
The truth of God’s Word will work for you every time. Learn the many facets of salvation and deliverance God has made available to you. Discover the forces of peace, joy, and love, and how each can carry you through difficulties. Let your confidence in God begin to grow so that you cannot be defeated.
Trouble in this world is temporary. With the scriptural solutions found in this life-changing book, you will be ready for any adversity in life.
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Not Guilty : Experience Gods Gift Of Acceptance And Freedom
$12.99Add to cartany Christians have been seduced into thinking that they must earn the right to experience the forgiveness of sin and the joy of answered prayer. Even seasoned Christians struggle to overcome feelings of unworthiness, fear, doubt, and condemnation that the enemy sends their way. The result is that they never experience the standard of living God intended for them.
The truth is that God, through the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross, has already made you righteous. Nothing you could ever do will make you more or less righteous in God’s eyes. As you gain biblical understanding of how this right standing with God is meant to work in your life, you’ll begin to experience the joy of your salvation. The reality of the promises found in the Word of God will then begin to fall into place.
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Love Live And Enjoy Life
$19.99Add to cartDr. Creflo A. Dollar reveals the amazing power of God’s love to change lives and to bring destiny into reality. When you choose to grow in love, you are choosing to make a difference in this world for yourself and for others. You can only extend love to others horizontally based on the love you receive from God vertically. All of your talents and abilities are important, but none as important as learning to love God and learning to love others. It’s the journey of love that gives us the satisfaction to truly live and enjoy life.
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Walking In The Confidence Of God In Troubled Times
$15.99Add to cartBestselling author, Dr. Creflo A. Dollar reveals why it is so easy to be overwhelmed by the conditions of this world and your own personal battles. But even in the midst of these things, Dr. Dollar shows how you can learn to stand firmly and have lasting peace and confidence in the face of adversity. It starts with God’s Word.
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Embracing The Journey (Revised)
$12.99Add to cartEmbracing the Journey: The Way of Christ focuses on an exploration of spiritual formation as an individual and corporate journey toward wholeness and holiness through the grace of God.
Volume 1 in the newly revised Companions in Christ experience covers:
Week 1: The Christian Life As Journey
Week 2: The Nature of the Christian Spiritual Life
Week 3: The Flow and Means of Grace
Week 4: Sharing Journeys of Faith
Week 5: Living As Covenant CommunityThis book is the first segment of a five-volume study of the original 28-week Companions in Christ resource. The five-piece participant series is designed for groups who will take breaks between the other four volumes:
scripture in Feeding on the Word
prayer in Deepening Our Prayer
vocation in Responding to Our Call
spiritual companionship in Exploring Spiritual Guidance
OPTION: Groups who wish to experience an uninterrupted 28-week study of Companions in Christ should order the all-modules-in-one volume for participants available here.A revised Leader’s Guide, containing a “Getting Started Guide” and new plans for a closing retreat, is also available
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Faith Has Its Reasons
$50.00Add to cartEver since the apostle Paul addressed the Stoic and Epicurean philosophers in Athens, relating the Christian worldview to a non-Christian world has been a challenge. And despite Peter’s charge to be ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you (1 Peter 3:15), most Christian laypeople have left apologetics-the defense of the faith-to the ecclesiastical pros.
Faith Has Its Reasons is a study of four different models of how apologetics should be done, an assessment of their strengths and weaknesses, and a proposal for integrating the best insights of each. Kenneth Boa and Robert Bowman have assembled a wealth of information about what Christians believe and how to present that faith to an unbelieving world. Remarkable both in its depth of content and ease of accessibility, Faith Has Its Reasons gives Christian laypeople the tools to address such critical questions as:
Why is belief in God rational despite the prevalence of evil in the world?
What facts support the church’s testimony that Jesus rose from the dead?
Can we be certain Christianity is true?
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Sacred Rhythms : Arranging Our Lives For Spiritual Transformation
$24.99Add to cartPicking up on the monastic tradition of creating a “rule of life” that allows for regular space for the practice of the spiritual disciplines, Ruth Barton’s new book takes you more deeply into understanding seven key disciplines and how we can weave them into our daily life. Each chapter includes exercise to help you begin the practices-individually and in a group context. The final chapter puts it all together in a way that will help you arrange your life for spiritual transformation.
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Leading Your Child To Jesus
$17.99Add to cartWhat will you say when your child asks how Jesus can fit inside his heart?
Here’s help with responding in words your little one will understand. Leading Your Child to Jesus equips you with the simple, effective communication tools that will help you discuss salvation with your child. They’ve been proven through David Staal’s years with Willow Creek Community Church’s Promiseland children’s ministry and through his personal experiences as a parent.
Learn how to share you own salvation story, explain the gospel in kid-friendly language, and lead your child in a prayer of salvation. Based on examples from the book of Acts, Leading Your Child to Jesus provides you with key biblical concepts on effective communication and includes exercises to help you put those concepts into action.
The enormity of leading your child to Christ doesn’t have to leave you tongue-tied. You can help your little one make the most important decision of his or her life-the decision to follow Jesus.
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78 Important Questions Every Leader Should Ask And Answer
$18.99Add to cartGreat leaders have many talents, but one critical skill — often unrecognized — is the ability to ask and answer questions. This unique book offers 78 questions that leaders at all levels need to ask and answer both inside and outside the organization. Leaders who master this question-response technique will gain much useful information about what is really going on in their businesses, as well as the admiration of employees, customers, and others with whom they interact. The questions and answers cover a range of common and uncommon situations, including: the need to connect employees’ efforts to company goals; layoffs, business downturns, and mergers; personal crises of employees; coaching and mentoring sessions; and customer retention. The book even includes advice on answering questions when the answer is “I don’t know” or “I can’t tell you.” With worksheets in each chapter, it prepares leaders to ask important questions of: * Customers (“Why do you do business with our competition?”) * Employees (“What’s a recent management decision you didn’t understand?”) * And even themselves (“What do I want to be remembered for?”)
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My Life As A Doormat In 3 Acts
$16.99Add to cartPlaywright Leah Townsend’s career is careening downhill when her boyfriend, after a minor argument, has the nerve to enroll her in a “conflict resolution” class. Enter annoying radio host “Cinco” Dublin and sparks begin to fly. How can a habitual people-pleaser find happiness with a man who thrives on controversy? 320 pages, softcover from WestBow.
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Deepening Our Prayer (Revised)
$9.99Add to cartDeepening Our Prayer: The Heart of Christ is a guided experience of various classic forms and styles of prayer. Discover new dimensions of prayer, try fresh ways of opening to God, and learn what it means to practice the presence of God.
Volume 3 in the newly revised Companions in Christ experience covers:
Week 1: Prayer and the Character of God
Week 2: Dealing with Impediments to Prayer
Week 3: Prayers of Petition and Intercession
Week 4: Praying As We Are
Week 5: Psalms, the Prayer Book of the Bible
Week 6: Exploring Contemplative PrayerThis book is the third segment of a five-volume study of the original 28-week Companions in Christ resource. The five-piece participant series is designed for groups who will take breaks between the other four volumes:
spiritual formation in Embracing the Journey
scripture in Feeding on the Word
vocation in Responding to Our Call
spiritual companionship in Exploring Spiritual GuidanceOPTION: Groups who wish to experience an uninterrupted 28-week study of Companions in Christ should order the all-modules-in-one volume for participants available here.
A revised Leader’s Guide, containing a “Getting Started Guide” and new plans for a closing retreat, is also available.
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Touched By Grace
$13.95Add to cartAnn Showalter invites readers along on a roller coaster ride called AIDS. Showalter began her fide the Saturday afternoon her husband Ray said, “I have AIDS.” After the first shock, Ray’s revelation became a breath of fresh air for the couple. This is their story. Seven weeks after diagnosis, Ray was discharged to go home to die. People from their congregation, even though aware of the diagnosis, embraced Ray and Ann by assisting with his care around the clock until his death. Ann’s grief was pervasive and complicated by the circumstances surrounding Ray’s death. She wrote her prayers because her mind was too distracted for verbal prayer. Her journal became a trusted friend in which she vented her anger, and wrestled through inner conflicts. She facilitated a bereavement support group of gay men whose loved ones had died. Together these varied activities moved her toward her own healing.
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Distant Shores
$19.99Add to cartIt’s early May 1865 and the entire south has been devastated by the Civil War. Slaves have been freed, but there is little work, little food for them – or those who used to own them. With Hampton York’s cash money scarce, can the plantation he has dreamed of owning ever be returned to it former glory? Young Theo has searched for his mama – a former slave – for months. Will the former slave reunite with the son she desperately longs to find? Lynette Wheeler, a hotel owner in Richmond, has hidden two secrets for over 20 years. Now it seems she must tell the truth. But what will the consequences be if she does? Can they all be brought together again?
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Understanding Purpose (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartWomen of Faith, renowned for their unique combination of personality and truth, offer fresh new messages in their fourth series of popular topical study guides. Titles include: Receiving God’s Goodness Experiencing Spiritual Intimacy Contagious Joy Understanding Purpose Each study guide, teeming with insights and quotes from the conference speakers provides twelve weeks of Bible study, a leader’s guide for small groups, and a special take-home reminder for each week’s lesson.
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Experiencing Spiritual Intimacy (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartWomen of Faith, renowned for their unique combination of personality and truth, offer fresh new messages in their fourth series of popular topical study guides. Titles include: Receiving God’s Goodness Experiencing Spiritual Intimacy Contagious Joy Understanding Purpose Each study guide, teeming with insights and quotes from the conference speakers provides twelve weeks of Bible study, a leader’s guide for small groups, and a special take-home reminder for each week’s lesson.
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12 Extraordinary Women Workbook (Workbook)
$21.99Add to cartArmed with the success of his bestselling Twelve Ordinary Men, Dr. John MacArthur turns his attention to twelve of the most remarkable women of the Bible. Summarizing their lives and the depth of their individual faith, he demonstrates the way in which God also requires women to fortify His kingdom. Drawing from both the Old and New Testaments, Dr. MacArthur highlights a wide range of heroines, including Anna, Eve, Hanna, Lazarus’ sisters Martha and Mary, Mary Magdalene, Mary, mother of Jesus, Rahab, Ruth, as well as the woman at the well, the poor woman of Luke, the seductress of Proverbs 7, and the believer of Proverbs 31. Features Include: Insightful Questions for In-Depth Study Places to journal Guided Prayers
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So You Dont Want To Go To Church Anymore
$15.99Add to cartWhat would you do if you met someone you thought just might be one of Jesus’ original disciples still living in the 21st Century? That’s Jake’s dilemma as he meets a man who talks of Jesus as if he had known him personally. This is Jake’s compelling journal that chronicles thirteen conversations with his newfound friend over a four-year period and how those exchanges turn Jake’s world upside-down. With his help, Jake faces his darkest fears, struggles through brutal circumstances and comes out on the other side in the joy and freedom he always dreamed was possible.
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Finding God In The Questions
$30.99Add to cartDoes God exist? What’s God like? What difference does it make? With the training of a scientist, inquisitive mind of a journalist, and faith of a Christian, Dr. Timothy Johnson focuses on Finding God in the Questions. Join him on this personal journey as he reflects on God the Creator, explores the significance of Jesus, and shares how his faith has shaped his career as a physician and ABC News medical editor.
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Pocket Guide To World Religions
$14.99Add to cartHere is a concise, informative guide with answers to basic questions about the world’s varied religions. In short, incisive chapters, Winfried Corduan introduces readers to twelve of the world’s major religions, including Baha’i, Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Daoism, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Parsi, Shinto and Sikhism.
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Generating Buy In
$17.99Add to cartThe power not just to persuade, but to inspire. Anyone interested in influencing fellow human beings can benefit from this book’s wise and practical advice. It’s a keeper!” –William Ury, Harvard Law School, Coauthor of the best-selling Getting to Yes The ability to influence people’s thoughts and feelings, to generate their buy-in, has emerged as the paramount leadership skill. The strongest leaders are those who create a positive vision of the future, paint a “”big picture”” that generates action by tapping into people’s emotions, ask for a commitment, and inspire their listeners to take steps toward the goal. Generating Buy-In: Mastering the Language of Leadership will help you master the powerful language that breeds such a commitment. Through real-world case studies and exclusive interviews, Generating Buy-In imparts a revolutionary yet practical approach to: * Crafting a strategic story that projects a positive future to your audience * Speaking the language of buy-in with images that mold powerful thoughts and emotions in your listeners * Putting the language to work in service of your goal — whether the goal is to raise sales, inspire a work force, or win a Presidential election. “”This book unlocks secrets top leaders have applied through the ages. Instinctively you know that Mark Walton has hit the bulls-eye, because it feels right in your heart and your gut. Wonderfully simple and effective!”” — Ron Kirkpatrick, National Manager, Toyota Motor Sales, USA Complete with examples, practical exercises, sample business scenarios, and a foreword by William Ury, coauthor of the best-selling Getting to Yes, Generating Buy-In is an indispensable resource for leading and succeeding in today’s fiercely competitive world!”
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Shouts And Whispers
$27.99Add to cartFlannery O’Connor once wrote that “to the hard of hearing you shout, and for the almost-blind you draw large and startling figures.” Some of the twenty-one well-known writers included in this book prefer to “shout,” as O’Connor did, while others offer what Doris Betts calls “whispering hope.”
Shouts and Whispers contains a fascinating array of reflections on topics surrounding the often-perilous intersection of writing and faith. The authors all agree that literature can help us to be more faithful, yet they approach the subject in ways as diverse as their biographies. Some, like Katherine Paterson and Frederick Buechner, propose models of how literature and belief can fruitfully intersect. Several authors offer insightful metaphors for the experience of doing faith-filled writing, while others speak of writing as finding hope in the midst of brokenness. Finally, in essays by Madeleine L’Engle, Thomas Lynch, and others, readers are encouraged to make the connection between writing and embodiment, translating words into actions.
While the essays, addresses, and interviews in Shouts and Whispers are by no means the final word, they will provoke rich and nuanced reflection on the dynamic relationship between faith and writing.
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Letters To New Pastors
$21.99Add to cartPresenting true-life pastoral experiences as correspondence from a fictional mature minister, Jinkins’s heartwarming work provides new clergy the insights of a wise and seasoned guide. Exploring questions about cultivating a personal spiritual life, balancing conflicting demands, and navigating between culture and faith, he delves deeply into the struggles, surprises, and rewards of congregational leadership.
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When The Enemy Strikes
$18.99Add to cartReminding us of God’s unlimited ability to help Christians struggling with spiritual oppression, Dr. Stanley explains how to overcome satanic attack by identifying the enemy; dressing in the full armor of God; standing firm; releasing God’s divine power and protection through prayer; and sensing forewarnings concerning finances, family, relationships, or health. 224 pages, softcover from Nelson.
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When Youre Running On Empty
$14.99Add to cartHarvest House Print On Demand Title
Many Christian women give of themselves relentlessly. In the midst of their many responsibilities they get tired, yet there’s simply no time to stop and become refreshed. What can a woman do when she’s running on empty?
Cindi McMenamin shares how women can renew their energy and passion and press on. She touches upon every area of a woman’s life, offering practical advice on
*knowing when to say no
*serving to please God and not people
*maintaining good health habits that recharge one’s energy
*simplifying one’s priorities
*taking time to rest and playEvery chapter concludes with a “Pick-Me-Up Prayer” designed to help women do all things in the Lord’s power and not their own.
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Secrets To Getting More Done In Less Time
$17.99Add to cartHarvest House Print On Demand Title
Deadlines. Clutter. Unending responsibilities. These things and many others can overwhelm the daily experience of joyful living for most women. Now home and life management expert Donna Otto reveals how secrets of the trade will help readers get more done and have time left over.
With Donna’s proven methods and practices, the least organized or most overworked woman will discover easy ways to-
*master time and maximize it
*use personalized planners effectively
*involve the family so everybody benefitsHandy forms, clever advice, relatable examples from Donna’s life, and contagious enthusiasm make this a productive and inspirational read. Home owners, brides, stay-at-home moms, and women in the workforce will appreciate these easy steps to a better life.
Formerly titled Get More Done in Less Time
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Communion Services
$14.99Add to cart1. Communion Elements Vessels And Methods Of Serving Communion
2. Communion Services For Holy Days And Seasons In The Liturgical/Church Year
3. Communion Prayers For Specific Events In The Life Of Churches And IndividualsAdditional Info
This book introduces the practice of Communion and offers a collection of Communion prayers and ready to use resources for worship. Included is information on Communion elements, vessels, and methods with answers to commonly asked questions. Knowles Wallace gives four possible orders of Communion, various ways to offer Communion, and prayers and resources for speciifc seasons and holy days in the church year from Advent through Thanksgiving. -
Pastoral Prayers In Public Places
$14.99Add to cartPart of pastor’s role in the community is to pray publicly. The pastor is often the offical “pray-er” at all kinds of community events – the high school football game, the opening of the new grocery store, the county shcool board meeting, kindergarten graduation – to name a few. But the pastor must also pray knowing that there are believers (of many persuasions) and nonbelievers present. In addition to the prayers in this book, there are brief setting descriptions and Scripture references. These prayers can be used with little or no adaptation.
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Longing To Pray
$17.99Add to cartThe Psalms are much more than ancient poetry. They represent, in a moving, kaleidoscopic way, a vast catalog of very real humans with an unquenchable need to relate to their Creator. In spite of experiencing a wide array of troubles, inconsistencies, and questions, these writers were indeed sants who left behind the greatest collection of prayers in the possession of our human race. Best-selling author J. Ellsworth Kalas invites readers to study with ancient experts in prayer – the people who wrote the Book of Psalms. Kalas contends that is was the quality of their friendship with God that fueled them to begin the prayerful conversations that today’s readers across the globe admire and hold dear. The psalmists do not, however, offer any secret precept or a hard set of rules for effective praying. Still, if their prayers are read carefully, their secret of “the Ultimate Friendship” can truly be discovered. Kalas helps readers start down the path of an incredible journey of stimulating, challenging conversation with God. Also includes a study guide by John D. Schroeder.
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Unity And Diversity In The New Testament (Revised)
$68.99Add to cartUnity and Diversity in the New Testament is a thorough investigation into the canon of the New Testament, and Christianity’s origins. It assumes the reader is familiar with the basic question of who wrote the books, when, why etc and it moves on to look in detail at what were the various emphases in the gospel proclaimed by Jesus, Luke, Paul and John. It also examines primitive Christianity’s preaching and teaching, confessional formulae, oral traditions, organisation and worship, concepts of ministry and community, and ritual acts.
In the second half of the book, the author maps out the scope of the diversity he found in the fist half’s investigation. Here he identifies and traces the major currents within the stream of first and second generation Christianity which includes a study of Jewish Christianity, Hellenistic Christianity, Apocalyptic Christianity and Early Catholicism. The book concludes with a consideration of the repercussions of such findings, for how Christians understand the New Testament, and what it means to be Christian, today.
This new edition is further enhanced with the author’s consideration of these same themes, 25 years after he first wrote about them. The final chapter is the authors “critical refinement” of the ideas and issues that remain relevant and important for any realistic theology of canon to be considered today.
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Daily Steps For Godchicks
$18.00Add to cartHolly Wagner’s bestselling book God Chicks was the inspiration for this 90-day devotional that takes women on a humorous, uplifting journey to cultivate aspects of the “God Chick” within. Based on Proverbs 31, Daily Steps for GodChicks highlights the characteristics that God has put into every woman to be the best she can be. Holly’s desire to draw women closer to God takes on added poignancy as she shares out of her heart and her experience with battling breast cancer. Find out why Holly sees spending time with God, reading the Bible, and praying as lifelines to the Father.
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Web Of Lies
$14.99Add to cartAn oval window into semi-darkness. The sudden image shimmers, undulates at its edges. A small room comes into focus. On the concrete floor, a barely visible figure hunches, head down. “Interesting thing about spiders.” A man’s voice scratches out a whisper. “Many can’t even bite humans. Their jaws are too weak. Then there are the deadly ones . . . ” A low chuckle. “Who but an expert can tell them apart?” The figure on the floor shudders and slides backward. “You want to be careful of moving.” The whisper again, chilling in its feigned empathy. “They’re all around you . . .” A nightmarish vision. A murder in broad daylight. How are they connected? After witnessing a shooting at a convenience store, forensic artist Annie Kingston must draw a composite of the suspect. But before she can begin, she hears that Chelsea Adams wants to meet with her-now. Chelsea Adams-the woman who made national headlines with her visions of murder. And this vision is by far the most chilling. Chelsea and Annie soon find themselves snared in a terrifying battle against time, greed, and a deadly opponent. If they tell the police, will their story be believed? With the web of lies thickening and their lives ultimately at stake, who will know enough to save them?
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Simply Jesus And You
$18.00Add to cartZero In on Him
What would it mean to fix your attention fully on the Person of Christ? To approach Him apart from systems, formulas, religion, and well-meaning Christian culture? How would you be changed? Former Moody Bible College President Joseph Stowell shows through dramatic stories and surprising insights how you can experience significant life-change as you encounter Christ as never before. And as your relationship with Him flourishes, so will your love for the people around you–the manifestation of His heart in yours. A book intended for both spiritual seekers and believers who are ready for a fresh, personal encounter with the Savior. -
Life And Ministry Of William Booth
$30.99Add to cartThroughout his life, William Booth sought to minster to the least, the last, and the lost. Booth, together with his wife Catherine, founded and organized the world-wide mission still known as The Salvation Army. Booth’s focus on the poor and marginalized comes directly from his theological convictions and his relationship with the Methodist movement in Great Britain, particularly his understanding of John Wesley’s doctrine of sanctification and emphasis on social activism. This grounding was the matrix from which Booth transformed his world.
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Now That Youre Engaged (Reprinted)
$14.99Add to cartNow that you’re engaged, how do you build a strong, lasting relationship? Trusted Christian counselor and marriage therapist Dr. H. Norman Wright offers straight talk to couples of all ages about this important step they are taking. As Wright knows and counsels, your level of commitment is the most vital factor in determining the success or failure of your relationship. Backed with biblical wisdom and providing the tools for a rock-solid plan, this practical book asks the right questions and helps you build on a strong foundation of commitment that can stand the test of time. Make your marriage the best it can be, starting with Now that You’re Engaged.
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2 Days Longer
$16.95Add to cartWe live in an age of instant gratification characterized by immediate resolution and answers on-demand. Yet that’s never been the way that God has dealt with His people. With welcome candor, Beth Lueders considers the familiar feeling that sometimes God is unwilling to respond to our needs on our time frame. Using a wealth of illustrations from the Bible, she notes that when situations look their worst and we are weary from waiting, God steps in and proves that he is all-powerful, loving, and wise. God wants to open our near-sighted eyes to the vivid depths of his immense character.
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Biblical Principles For Success In Personal Finance
$34.99Add to cartBiblical Principles for Success in Personal Finance is for readers who are ready to accept personal financial accountability. It was designed with you in mind. Whether you are a college student, a single parent, married with kids, or a retired professional, the content was reasearched to assist you in whatever season of life you are presently in. Written in easy-to-understand language and organized to be reader friendly, one will have no trouble finding helpful answers to benefit his/her area of greatest need.
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Nanny To The Rescue
$18.99Add to cartBabies don’t come with instructions. And since today’s parents are so overwhelmed with schedules and demands, they have little time to bone up on the parenting skills. Often removed from grandparents and relatives who in times past lives next door or just down the street, they have no one to guide them through the disorienting world or raising children. Enter Nanny to the Rescue! Michelle LaRowe, 2004 International Nanny Association “Nanny of the Year,” gives her tried and true solutions to childcare. Her expertise with chapters title “Who’s the boss?” and “Discipline is not a four letter word” gives confidence to parents who need specific ideas for real day-to-day problems. A proud member of Christian Nannies, Michelle offers foundational truths sure to help encourage moms and dads.
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Fundamentals Of Sales Management For The Newly Appointed Sales Manager
$18.95Add to cartMaking the leap into sales management means meeting a whole new set of challenges. As a manager, you’re going to have to quickly develop the skills that allow you to build and supervise a sales team, communicate effectively, set goals, be a mentor, and much, much more. Now that you’ve been handed these unfamiliar responsibilities, you’re going to have to think on your feet — or face the possibility of not living up to expectations. Easy-to-understand and filled with realistic examples and immediately usable strategies, Fundamentals of Sales Management for the Newly Appointed Sales Manager helps you understand what it takes to be a great sales manager, allowing you to avoid many of the common first-time sales management mistakes, and be successful right out of the gate. Dispensing with dry theory, the book helps you understand your new role in the organization, and how to thrive simultaneously as both a member of the management team, and as a team leader. You’ll learn how to: * Make a smooth transition into management. * Build a superior, high-functioning sales team. * Set objectives and plan performance. * Delegate responsibilities. * Recruit new employees. * Improve productivity and effectiveness. Based on the bestselling American Management Association seminar, the book supplies you with indispensable, need-to-know information on communicating with your team, your bosses, your peers, and your customers; developing a sales plan and understanding the relationship between corporate, department, and individual plans; applying crucial time management skills to your new role; managing a sales territory; interviewing and hiring the right people; building a motivational environment; compensating your people; and understanding the difference between training, coaching, and counseling-and knowing how to excel at each. You can’t make the leap into sales management successfully without the proper tools and information under your belt. Fundamentals of Sales Management for the Newly Appointed Sales Manager gives you everything you need to win the respect of your peers and colleagues, and immediately excel at your challenging new responsibilities.
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In Sweet Company
$17.95Add to cartIn Sweet Company takes readers on a spiritual odyssey into the hearts and minds of some of the most influential women of our time -Olympia Dukakis, Sister Helen Prejean, Riane Eisler, Zainab Salbi, Margaret Wheatley, Katherine Dunham, Reverend Lauren Artress, Grandmother Twylah Hurd Nitsch, Sri Daya Mata, Rabbi Laura Geller, Le Ly Hayslip, Miriam Polster, Alma Flor Ada, and Gail Williamson. For all these women, their spiritual life nourishes them and serves as a dependable compass for decision making. Written with warmth and wisdom, In Sweet Company tells their stories, their personal journeys, and relates their thoughts on living a spiritual life.
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How To Say No And Live To Tell About It
$15.99Add to cartHarvest House Print On Demand Title
Do you know a yes-aholic? Many women feel pressured to say yes to commitments and activities even though their time and resources are already stretched thin. Mary Byers, author of Mother Load, offers women strategies for quickly evaluating commitments, priorities, and energy levels so they can realistically decide what to do. Readers will discover how to…
*know when “yes” isn’t the logical answer
*identify the best use of their time
*use their gifts and talents more effectively
*turn down “opportunities” graciously
*have more time with their familiesWhether at home or in the business world, women will be excited about these secrets to guilt-free decisions that lead to more efficient productivity and more discretionary time.
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Metaphor Of God Incarnate (Revised)
$40.00Add to cartIn this groundbreaking work, John Hick refutes the traditional Christian understanding of Jesus of Nazareth. According to Hick, Jesus did not teach what was to become the orthodox understanding of him: that he was God incarnate who became human to die for the sins of the world. Further, the traditional dogma of Jesus’ two natures-human and divine-cannot be explained satisfactorily, and worse, it has been used to justify great human evils. Thus, the divine incarnation, he explains, is best understood metaphorically. Nevertheless, he concludes that Christians can still understand Jesus as Lord and the one who has made God real to us. This second edition includes new chapters on the Christologies of Anglican theologian John Macquarrie and Catholic theologian Roger Haight, SJ.
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Stewards Of The Story
$24.00Add to cartIn this insightful study, James Earl Massey offers an expanded version of the Twelfth Annual William E. Conger, Jr. Lectures on Biblical Preaching that he delivered at Beeson Divinity School in February 2004. Through a unique collection of informative lectures and illustrative sermons, the highly esteemed teacher and preacher considers four dimensions of the preacher as steward of the gospel story. Pastors will warmly welcome this book as it provides them with both practical guidance and insight about their identity as preachers.
James Earl Massey is Dean and Professor of Biblical Studies and Preaching, emeritus, at Anderson University School of Theology in Anderson, Indiana. Prior to moving to Anderson, he was for five years Dean of the Chapel and University Professor of Religion and Society at Tuskegee University. Prior to that, he served for twenty-two years as senior pastor of the Metropolitan Church of God in Detroit. For five years he served as speaker on the Christian Brotherhood Hour, the international radio broadcast of the Church of God, in Anderson, Indiana. He has preached and lectured at more than one hundred colleges, universities, and seminaries in the United States and on four continents. He is a life trustee of Asbury Theological Seminary and served on the editorial boards of Christianity Today, Leadership, Preaching, and The New Interpreter’s Bible. His several books include The Responsible Pulpit, Designing the Sermon, The Burdensome Joy of Preaching, and Sundays in the Tuskegee Chapel. He is a frequent featured speaker at national preaching conferences and workshops.
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Accept No Mediocre Life
$19.99Add to cartWidely loved speaker and pastor David Foster urges readers to shed the labels others place on us, especially the most dangerous label of all: mediocre. When we believe others’ opinions of us, we can’t fail to measure up to their meager expectations. But there are ways to break free, test our limits, and embrace the best God has in store for us.
Let David Foster show you how to:
Replace your timidity with courage to act
Form a personal agenda by which you can realize your full potential
Seize the tremendous possibilities in every area of your life-personal, professional, and spiritual
Commit to excellence, using twelve life-affirming promises to permanently revolutionize old behaviors and attitudes
Develop five habits that will keep you growing and vital throughout your life.
Seize today and begin a life-changing journey to reach the awesome possibilities ahead!
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Charts Of World Religions
$24.99Add to cartIn our pluralistic world, it’s important to get the facts straight. House outlines the positions of 14 major world religions on the nature of deity/ultimate spiritual reality, the human predicament, salvation/enlightenment/liberation, and so on. More than 90 charts cover all pertinent topics.
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John Calvin : Selections From His Writings
$13.99Add to cartA pivotal figure of the Protestant Reformation, John Calvin’s vision of God changed the world. Calvin (1509-1564), who, in response to God’s call became a pastor against his natural inclinations, transformed an unimportant city into a powerful force for religious reform. Today, many know of John Calvin as an historical figure, but few have read his writings or are familiar with the personal spirituality that drove his life. This volume presents the main facets of Calvin’s faith, including his personal religious experience, his pastoral ministry, and his revolutionary theological vision. This is a perfect resource for those seeking to learn about the man behind the legacy.
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Letting Them Go
$19.99Add to cartThis book offers support, help and understanding from a parent who’s been there. He also offers practical advice for the time together before they leave, and a sneak peak at issues that will arise after they’re gone. This book will help ease pressure and calm emotions every family will face. Preparing children with practical and spiritual advice will help ensure that their venture into the world is a success.
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In Defense Of The Gospel (Expanded)
$18.99Add to cartThe Lordship Salvation controversy continues to provoke debate across a broad spectrum of evangelical Christianity. For much of the last decade advocates of Lordship Salvation have dominated the forum. Few resources have been available to those who are alarmed over the spread of the Lordship interpretation of the gospel. A defense of the gospel has been sorely needed. This book is that defense! Lou Martuneac has dealt extensively with this subject since 1988. In this volume he answers many questions that comprise the debate from a balanced biblical perspective. Key Bible passages and major doctrines such as faith, repentance, and belief are studied in depth. Related issues such as Calvinism, carnality, discipleship, and contending for the faith are given serious consideration. This book is well researched, well organized, well documented, and clearly presented. This volume will be a valuable study and reference tool for the pastor, layman, or college classroom.
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Positioned For A Breakthrough
$16.49Add to cartChildren of God were created to live abundant, prosperous lives of power and dominion. Nevertheless, issues arise to prevent stress-free and joy-filled living. In every life, there is a season to move beyond circumstance into divine destiny. Positioned for a Breakthrough has been designed to meet you at this special point in your life. This book will assist you in the identification of key areas where breakthrough is necessary, lead you in prayer throughout the transition, and finally propel you into the declaration and praise for the breakthrough provision. God wants for you to be renewed, restored, and reconciled to Him. Take this journey from where you are to where God wants you to be. After reading this book, you will experience the freedom of expression in God’s ultimate will concerning your life. “This book is thought-provoking and powerful for all who must press their way past the crowds of misfortune, hopelessness, and despair. It is dangerous!It’s full of fire and the Holy Ghost!” Rev. Wyleeia McCrary-Moxey CLEVELAND, OHIO a a a “Positioned for a Breakthrough will give you new perspective on facing life’s difficult challenges. You’ll want to add it to your collection. You’re in for a pleasant surprise.” Teresa Peterson SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS a a a “This book is for men as well as women. We all have our issues!” Elder Deborah Hooks CINCINNATI, OHIO a a a “The insight is filled with wisdom and sage.” Rev. Glenn Dames JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA a a a “The author has captured the essence of any breakthrough: the Word, the Timing, and the Faith.” Pastor Franca Fauntleroy PIKESVILLE, MARYLAND
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Biblical Principles For Building A Successful Business
$34.99Add to cartA comprehensive blend of information, expert analysis, and proven business strategies that will serve as an invaluable resource for building your business. This book gives you the practical tools you need to plan, prepare, and grow a cutting-edge enterprise in today’s competitive environment.
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Her Story : Women In Christian Tradition (Reprinted)
$49.00Add to cartRevised and updated text and readings
History and primary readings are combined and augmented with helpful pedagogical books.Supported by a dedicated Web site that includes chapter summaries, questions for discussion and Web links that vividly bring the stories of women to life in portraits, artifacts, and other primary materials.
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Preaching Without Contempt
$24.00Add to cartHelps preachers to identify the ways the Christian preachers perpetuate the long tradition of Christian anti-Judaism.
Addresses: supersessionism, portrayals of the law, pharisees, relationship between the testaments, preaching the passion, and misrepresentations of Judaism.
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Agape Road : Journey To Intimacy With The Father
$16.99Add to cartThe road believers travel is broken with twists, turns, and detours into worldliness and man-made religion. Thankfully, God uses that broken road to draw us back toward the destination our hearts long for—-intimacy with Him. In Agape Road, author Bob Mumford illustrates how to avoid taking detours by abiding in Jesus. Experiencing God’s unconditional agape love gives us the security, identity, and belonging we cannot get any other way.
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Hidden Power Of Electronic Culture
$22.99Add to cartDoing Church in a Media-Drenched Culture It has been said, “the future is now.” From cell phones to mp3 players to the Internet, no previous age has seen such profound change manifested so quickly. But these thrilling, dizzying transformations are forcing the church to decide where it fits in all this progress. Shane Hipps presents the promise and peril of the emerging culture and its relationship to the emerging church. Looking beyond the details of what’s happening in communities of faith, Hipps analyzes the broader impact of technology and media on the church while engaging readers with questions such as: – Is media/technology value-neutral? – How has technology changed the way we think about Scripture, community, and worship? – What cultural opportunities has the church missed? – How should the church position itself to take advantage of coming cultural trends? Providing both history and prophecy, The Hidden Power of Electronic Culture invites us to engage new cultural realities while staying connected to our spiritual heritage.
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God Of Our Mothers (Student/Study Guide)
$26.95Add to cartHere’s a new kind of Bible study: a lively, deep, personal look at some of the Old Testament’s most powerful – and intriguing – women. From Sarah, who was unafraid to nudge God into action; to Hagar, whose courage and passion founded a nation; to Judith, a woman and warrior whose faith saved God’s people, readers will examine the stories of biblical women up close and personal. As they begin to read between the lines, readers will learn to use Bible stories to throw light on the stories of their own lives.
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Growing Healthy Asian American Churches
$30.99Add to cartIVP Print On Demand Title
The Asian American church is in transition. Congregations face the challenges of preserving ethnic culture and heritage while contextualizing their ministry to younger generations and the unchurched. Many Asian American church leaders struggle with issues like leadership development, community dynamics and intergenerational conflict. But often Asian American churches lack the resources and support they need to fulfill their callings. Peter Cha, Steve Kang and Helen Lee and a team of veteran Asian American pastors and church leaders offer eight key values for healthy Asian American churches. Drawing on years of expertise and filled with practical examples from landmark churches like Evergreen Baptist Church of Los Angeles, NewSong Church and Lighthouse Christian Church, the book provides soundly biblical perspectives for effective ministry that honors the Asian American cultural context. Insights from such pioneering leaders as Ken Fong, David Gibbons, Grace May, Wayne Ogimachi, Steve Wong, Nancy Sugikawa and Soong-Chan Rah make this an essential guide for Asian American church leaders wanting to help their congregations achieve health and growth. Produced in partnership with the Catalyst Leadership Center, a resource organization for Asian American church ministry.
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Answering The Objections Of Atheists Agnostics And Skeptics
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Many arguments from atheists, agnostics, and skeptics are difficult, or at least intimidating, for most Christians to answer. With clear reasoning and understandable language Ron Rhodes provides readers with the explanations and scriptural background they need to respond to common arguments against faith including:
*There is no such thing as absolute truth.
*Genesis is a myth, not a scientific account.
*A loving God cannot exist-there is too much evil and suffering.
*If God created all things, how did He create Himself?
*Sin is an outdated concept.With this resource, Christians will be able to confidently respond to logical arguments against the foundations of Christianity.
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Unspeakable : Facing Up To The Challeng Of Evil
$19.99Add to cartWe live in the most murderous hundred years in history, and we are the first generation to witness every human atrocity and every natural disaster as they happen. Now more than ever it is important to understand evil and how to deal with it. We cannot allow evil to triumph because good people do nothing.
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Surprise Child : Finding Hope In Unexpected Pregnancy
$16.00Add to cartUnplanned pregnancies happen to women in every season of life: the newly married, the never-married, the empty-nester, the teenager, the overworked mother, the career woman. Yet we rarely talk about how lonely and confusing this experience can be. Leslie Leyland Fields, who experienced two unplanned pregnancies in her forties, weaves her own story with the stories of other women who understand the isolation you face as expectations and plans are turned upside down to make room for a child. Together, these women walk with you month-by-month through the physical and emotional stages of pregnancy, voicing their own anxieties and struggles. Here you will find the companionship and hope you need to journey toward a new life.
