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More Alive Than Ever
$12.95Add to cartThe Gospel of John has a unique function – unlike the synoptic Gospels, which provide chronological accounts of Jesus’ life and ministry, John weaves the story and words of Jesus around seven miracles that he calls “signs.” These signs are the visible evidence that Jesus is the source of true life. Through his spoken words and healing power, Jesus’ inspiring life force flows outwardly to all who believe in him.
This in-depth exploration of the miracle stories in John’s Gospel helps you discover how to tap in to this powerful life force and become more alive than ever. Each chapter studies the scripture text of a miracle to identify the quality associated with it, then offers numerous illustrative examples demonstrating how this “sign” or trait can positively influence daily living.
With thought-provoking discussion questions included, More Alive Than Ever is an excellent resource for small group Bible study or adult Sunday school classes. Its convenient illustration index also makes this a rich source of meaningful metaphors and stories for preaching. But even more, it’s stimulating reading for anyone who wants greater insight into these marvelous accounts of God’s power at work.
Chapters include:
? Joy Is Like The Rain
John 2:1-12? Trust Is An Umbrella
John 4:46-54? Hope Can Be Moving
John 5:1-9? Bread Is Always Needed
John 6:1-14? Peace Is Like A Flowing River
John 6:16-21? Seeing Is Getting The Mud Out Of Your Eyes
John 9:1-41? New Life Is Like A Grain Of Wheat
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Retelling The Story
$12.95Add to cartIs the typical didactic sermon still an adequate vehicle for communicating essential biblical truth? In this provocative and enlightening volume, Larry Lange contends that story sermons are a far more effective way to proclaim the Good News in a modern world that largely communicates through narrative-driven multimedia spectacle.
The powerful stories in the Bible don’t need to be turned into morals or ideas to convey the gospel. But because they were composed in a radically different cultural context, they may require additional explanation or interpretation to make them relevant for contemporary audiences. So how can a preacher add narrative elements to these stories without diminishing their dramatic impact or changing their meaning?
Retelling The Story outlines an innovative process for retelling biblical stories that utilizes fictional elements and contexts yet remains faithful to the scriptural text. Several creative and homiletical issues are comprehensively examined, and six sample sermons are included to illustrate various aspects of this process at work. Inject exciting new life into the old, old story with this primer for developing dramatic sermons that touch hearts and minds and souls.
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Meditations From Iraq
$20.95Add to cartIn January 2003, Lance Kittleson’s army reserve unit was deployed to Kuwait and Iraq. For the next 14 months, his ministry was transformed – instead of pastoring an Iowa congregation, he now served under harsh and sometimes dangerous conditions as a chaplain for a support unit on the edge of war. Yet even in this chaotic and challenging environment, his trained pastor’s eye finds the presence of God in moments both mundane and exhilarating.
In this collection of e-mails sent to family and friends during his time in the Middle East, Kittleson shares insightful, poignant, and humorous meditations on faith and life. You’ll get a firsthand glimpse of military life, as well as the remarkable ways of the spirit (both divine and human) at work. When the camp’s altar suddenly disappears, you’ll read about how Kittleson comes to understand that the crude replacement altar hastily assembled from discarded shipping crates is a better symbol of Jesus than any fancy altar in an ornate sanctuary. You’ll also see how the sight of a superior officer offering a cup of coffee draws quizzical responses from servicemen accustomed to a rank-conscious army.
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Silent Words Loudly Spoken
$12.95Add to cartLike a miniature billboard, the church sign offers an unparalleled opportunity to promote God’s kingdom beyond the walls of the congregation. Thousands of cars pass each day with potential readers of its content, so the church sign has the potential to be a powerful pulpit from which silent words are loudly spoken, communicating brief but significant messages of God’s love to a spiritually thirsty world.
Silent Words Loudly Spoken provides a wealth of fresh and inspiring messages that will maximize the impact of your church sign. With more than 700 uplifting, thought-provoking statements conveniently formatted to easily fit most church signs, it contains enough material to last several years. A humorous but pithy “Ten Commandments for a Good Church Sign” offers plenty of specific nuts-and-bolts advice for making the most of this powerful but sometimes overlooked ministry tool:
* Phrases should be short enough and letters large enough for effortless drive-by reading.
* Messages should be changed regularly, especially date-specific ones.
* “In-house” announcements better suited for the church bulletin should not be wasted on a disinterested public.
* Give the gift of a positive, inspirational message; negative statements turn off those the church wants to attract.
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Lions And Cows Dining Together
$22.95Add to cartStimulate your creativity with 112 imaginative “sermon starters” in this companion volume to Shaking Wolves Out Of Cherry Trees… Each idea consists of a clever title that’s sure to pique the interest of the people in the pews, along with a purpose statement and a brief discussion of the subject (including outline points and scripture references). Full of striking imagery, Lions And Cows Dining Together provides plenty of seeds for developing riveting, thought-provoking messages on a wide variety of critical topics. This homiletic “do-it-yourself” kit will be a treasured addition to any pastor’s library – combined with the material in its companion volume, there are over five years’ worth of pump-priming ideas for weekly sermons that apply Jesus’ teachings to contemporary living. But Lions And Cows Dining Together isn’t just for preachers – it’s also an excellent source of meditations for men’s, women’s, or youth groups as well as inspiring devotional reading.
Here’s a sample of some of the inventive entries:
* God Always Wins At Hide And Seek
* Worship Is More Than Just Staying Awake
* Can Pagan Objects Be Sanitized?
* You Can Learn To Like Spinach, Liver, And Theology
* Hell: But It’s A Dry Heat
* Will Reverend Tortoise Ever Catch Doctor Hare?
* Pearly Gates Entrance Exam
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Black Political Theology
$45.00Add to cartHow do black political needs and goals relate to black religious experience? What is the meaning of religion–and of Christ–in a racist society? In this classic early articulation of black theology, first published in 1974, J. Deotis Roberts argues that reconciliation is the essence of the good news, but it must be in conjunction with liberation. Ethnicity and theology, he contends, must meet in the specific black religious experience by recognizing the liberal, activist, and even revolutionary role of Christ in the cause of freedom. Discussing human nature and destiny in the black perspective, the nature of the gospel, and the black experience of community, Roberts presents the place of the black church as the main institution poised to implement the liberation of whole persons and a whole people.
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Assurance Of Faith
$45.00Add to cartCommon wisdom concerning Luther and Calvin suggests that these two theologians do not relate the testimony of Christ to the conscience in the same way. Randall Zachman undertakes the long-overdue comparison of their theologies, especially the ways in which Luther and Calvin define and describe the conscience and relate this to the testimonies of the Word and the Spirit. While remaining critical of the distinction that both Luther and Calvin sought to maintain between the foundation of assurance and its confirmation in faith and election, Zachman concludes that although Luther and Calvin have different emphases in their theological treatment of the conscience, they fundamentally agree: the foundation of the peace, assurance, and certainty of conscience lies in the grace of God for us, as revealed to the conscience both by the external witness of the word of God and the internal witness of the Holy Spirit.
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Sent To Forgive
$12.49Add to cartThis true story traces the personal journey of Helen Hansen as she learns of the murder of her son, meets face-to-face with his killer in prison, and takes on the impossible challenge of forgiveness. Her courage in meeting this challenge leads to the transformation of them both. It is a remarkable story because Helen is so seemingly unremarkable-an ordinary mother with no ambition to be in public life. But her story has so touched those who have heard it that they’ve urged her to put it in writing. It is an inspiring and unforgettable lesson in the healing power of forgiveness.
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Battle For The Beginning
$15.99Add to cartThe battle for a true view of the beginning is not optional. Our faith and the future of our world hang on the truth about creation. Dr. MacArthur insists that when naturalistic and atheistic presuppositions are being aggressively peddled as if they were established scientific fact, Bible-believing Christians “ought to expose such lies for what they are and oppose them vigorously.”
Do you know what you believe about creation? Could you defend your views to those who deny the Genesis account? Battle for the Beginning tackles the tough issues of creation versus evolution by taking an in-depth look at Genesis 1 and comparing it to scientific evidence. In this book find answers to the challenging questions. Learn what the Bible says about how our universe began.
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Resilience At Work
$22.99Add to cartWhy do some people remain so calm and collected in the face of looming deadlines, combative meetings, impending layoffs, and turbulent changes? And why are these seemingly unflappable people the ones who consistently get ahead in their lives and their careers? The key to success is their resilience, according to the founders of the innovative Hardiness Institute in Newport Beach, California. More than experience or training, resilience in the face of stressful situations and rapid changes determines whether you ultimately succeed or fail in the workplace. It allows you to thrive even in tumultuous conditions, to turn potential disasters into growth opportunities. And the good news for the legions of other workers who become overwhelmed, and even sickened, by stress is that resilience in the face of life’s problems is not an inborn personality trait, but a set of skills and attitudes that you can actually learn and develop. Resilience at Work gives you the knowledge, tools, and encouragement you need to embark on your journey to becoming a hardier, more successful person. Based on a twelve-year study of Illinois Bell Telephone employees as they experienced immense organizational change, as well as hundreds of subsequent studies and firsthand consulting and training experience, the book shows how to enhance your capacity to succeed in even the harshest economic climates. Packed with insightful examples, case studies, and self-assessment tools, Resilience at Work explains how to: * Approach change as a meaningful challenge no matter how stressful the circumstances, and stay committed to your work, rather than detaching and giving up. * Gain control by understanding the upside and the downside of change, and take actions to influence beneficial outcomes. * Turn stressful changes to your advantage and map out sound problem-solving strategies. * Resolve ongoing conflicts and build an environment of assistance and encouragement between you and your coworkers. * Decrease feelings of isolation and powerlessness by understanding the 3Cs that give you the ability to thrive amid disruptive changes: commitment, control, and challenge. Reorganization, downsizing, mergers, budget pressures, transfers, job insecurity, and more are producing today’s unpredictable, pressure-cooker conditions, and making it harder for less resilient people to achieve the success they deserve. Resilience at Work supplies insights and strategies you can use to combat your fear of change and u
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Studying Local Churches
$44.99Add to cartThis practical handbook – aimed at final year undergraduates, Masters-level students, student ministers, church leaders and policy makers interested in local faith communities – guides readers through the various tools, methods of analysis and research skills needed for studying local churches. This resource takes full account of the UK context and is an ideal basis for students undertaking research projects and dissertations. After an historical overview, the handbook identifies theoretical foundations for the study of local churches, drawing on the 4 disciplines of theology, anthropology, sociology and organisational studies. Guidance is provided on both quantitative and qualitative research methods. Research processes covered include such issues as selecting a church, gaining access, selecting methods, analysing data, maintaining confidentiality, research reflexivity, and completing the final report. There is also critical review of existing literature, as well as case studies and worked examples, demonstrating how key concepts from the 4 disciplines apply to actual local churches. The handbook contains a wide range of contributors with extensive theoretical and practical experience of studying local churches.
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Hope Within (Reprinted)
$21.00Add to cartForced to leave her beloved Diamond V ranch, Dianne Selby and her family begin anew. But as they prepare to rebuild, her husband, Cole, must return to his dying father’s bedside. The family journeys with him to Kansas, and the cold reception that Diannne receives further fuels her longing for her Montana home. With tensions rising and her own marriage on perilous footing, Dianne faces a dramatic decision that could determine the fate of the people and land she loves.
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Just Wondering Jesus
$21.95Add to cartWhat are the questions that are really on the minds of Christians as they try to live out their faith? Author Tom Ehrich challenged readers of his weekly newspaper column and his daily e-mail meditations to pose the questions that they would like to ask Jesus “from the roadside,” as blind Bartimaeus did in the gospel. He received hundreds of responses– not one of them about matters of liturgy, church politics, or canon law. Instead, the questions these ordinary Christians longed to ask Jesus were deeper and more basic: Will I see my late husband in heaven? How can I make my marriage more joyful? Will we ever find peace? What do you want of me? In Just Wondering, Jesus, Ehrich takes 100 of these questions and answers each in the form of a brief meditation/essay, and provides a fascinating glimpse of what is truly on people’s minds and in their hearts. The meditations, based on gospel readings, are valuable for personal devotion and small-group study. Tom Ehrich, a former reporter for The Wall Street Journal, is an Episcopal priest, as well as a writer, publisher, syndicated newspaper columnist, and business consultant.
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Tabernacle Pamphlet : Symbolism In The Tabernacle
$4.99Add to cartHigh Gloss Plastic Coated Sheet
Size: 8.5″ X 5.5″ 12-14 Panels Unfolds To 33″ LongAdditional Info
The Tabernacle pamphlet
The pamphlet shows a beautiful picture of the Old Testament Tabernacle in the Wilderness of Sinai. The Tabernacle was the special “tent of meeting” that God instructed Moses to build. It was placed in the center of the camp and could be set up and taken down whenever the Children of Israel traveled. Drawn to Bible measurements, this picture points out all of the important features: the Ark of the Covenant, the High Priest, the Holy Place, the Holy of Holies, the Brazen Altar, the pillar of fire and more. Includes more than a dozen illustrations and diagrams. Includes measurements, explanations, a list of sacrifices, symbols, and a time line. Perfect for adults and children -
My Search
$10.00Add to cartIn a world torn by hatred, injustice, and war, is there an answer to humanity s quest for the good? Here is the true story of one man for whom this question was personal. Josef Ben-Eliezer was born in Germany to a Jewish family under the shadow of the Nazis. As a child he witnessed Hitler s assault on Poland and then was forced into exile in Siberia, barely escaping with his life from starvation and disease as he made his way across southern Asia and finally arrived in the land of Israel.
Faced with the horror of the Holocaust, Josef was determined to fight for the independence of his new homeland. But the inhumanity of war continued to pursue him, along with the question: Why can t men and women live together in peace?
This is a fascinating account of survival against all odds, but it is more than that: the story of one man s search for the answers to the ultimate questions that, one way or another, face us all.
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Bulletproof : The Making Of An Invincible Mind
$16.00Add to cartWould you like to have the confidence, the kind of driving purpose, that shuts out all fear? Do you want your life to be filled with adventure? There are many kinds of soldiers, and the ones that this book is written for don’t necessarily wear a uniform. The missions these soldiers undertake have more than just political or historical significance–they are impacting eternity. This book is a field manual for the Christian soldier. It addresses the issues of fear and risk from a Christian perspective, using primarily military examples and analogies. Holton teaches believers how to overcome fear and join the ranks of the army of God.
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Inlaid Pearl
$17.49Add to cartEscaping the killing fields of the war-torn Balkans and embarking on a journey to find religious freedom in America, Annastasia finds happiness in the arms of an amiable musician, Dimko, who plays a mandolin adorned with inlaid mother-of-pearl butterflies. From humorous dialogue mimicking Annastasia’s struggles with English syntax (“How did you came; did you drove?”) to poignant recollections of her triumphs and tragedies, including the drowning death of her son as he tries to save another man’s life, Inlaid Pearl, a non-fictional saga, chronicles the lives of three generations of women. The story characterizes a strong ethnic culture and family undergirded by a compelling faith in Christ.
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Life Wide Open
$15.99Add to cartMost Christians sense that something vital is missing from their walk with the Lord. We are easily discouraged and bogged down with busyness, boredom, mediocrity and routine. In this energizing new book, Dr. David Jeremiah opens our eyes to how we can live a life that exudes an attitude of hope and enthusiasm . . . a life of passion . . . a LIFE WIDE OPEN! Passion is the “fuel of the heart” that energizes us to love God and others. We can’t live an effective Christian life without it. It’s the key to personal and spiritual transformation. It is the power and evidence of the Holy Spirit at work in our lives. Life Wide Open offers a vision, both spiritual and practical, of what our life can be when we allow the power of passion to permeate our souls.
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Think Like Jesus
$18.99Add to cartAccording to researcher George Barna, most born-again Christians live indistinctly from non-believers because they do not think any differently – which is a result of not understanding the basic truths of the Christian faith. Unveiling new data showing that less than one out of every ten born-again adults know the foundational truths of their faith well enough to “think like Jesus,” the author identifies seven core questions that Christians must be able to answer biblically in order to live a transformed life. The book provides the scriptural responses to those questions and practical applications that will enable Christians to learn how to “think like Jesus.”
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Whats Really Holding You Back
$17.00Add to cartGet Unstuck. Become Unstoppable.
What is stopping you from fulfilling your purpose and achieving your dreams? Like millions of people you may find yourself repeatedly stuck in the same old rut in your relationships, finances, career, health, or spiritual life. Maybe you want to start exercising, find a better job, get out of debt, launch a business, deepen your friendships, practice a new spiritual discipline or pursue some other goal. The question is, What’s Really Holding You Back?
In this compelling book, life coach Valorie Burton explores the four forces that can free you from the fear, distractions, and obstacles that limit you. Discover how to harness your thoughts, words, actions, and energy to give you the power and strength to get unstuck and become unstoppable in every area of your life.
LEARN WHY YOU DO WHAT YOU DO.
STOP SABOTAGING YOUR OWN SUCCESS.
OVERCOME THE FEARS THAT HAVE HELD YOU BACK.
KEEP YOUR EMOTIONS FROM CONTROLLING YOUR ACTIONS.
BREAK THROUGH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL OBSTACLES.
Seize the opportunity to move from where you are now to where you want to be. You were created to live fully, passionately, and freely. You can do it.
Now is the time!
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Lazarus Trap
$17.99Add to cartFor Val Haines, waking up “dead” is the chance of a lifetime! Accused of embezzlement and presumed killed in an explosion, this banking executive awakens to a shattered memory and a strange identity. Will he walk away and create the life he’s always wanted? But before his past can die, he’s got to learn to live
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Preaching As Pastoral Caring
$21.95Add to cartPreaching as Pastoral Caring is the thirteenth in a series of books devoted to presenting examples of preaching excellence from parishes throughout the Episcopal Church. This volume addresses the difficult and essential area of pastoral preaching as a kind of spiritual leadership in which compassionate healing and courageous confrontation are experienced not as polar opposites, but as inseparable.
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Birth Of Christianity
$25.99Add to cartContrary to several popular works of Christian scholarship, historian Paul Barnett maintains that the first two decades of Christian history are hardly “lost years.” As he shows in this penetrating book, the period between Jesus and the earliest Christian texts is open to historical investigation, and he richly details the time and setting in which the church was born.
Writing in a very accessible style, Barnett provides an informative, reliable chronology of the years immediately following Jesus’ crucifixion. Just as important, he presents the historical sources, biblical clues, and other telling evidence that we have for accurately documenting this crucial period of time. Looking more widely, Barnett also surveys world events during Christianity’s first twenty years and notes their impact on life in the early church.
The Birth of Christianity: The First Twenty Years is Volume 1 of a trilogy titled After Jesus. Volume 2 will be Paul, Missionary of Jesus, and Volume 3 will be Finding the Historical Christ.
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Galileo Darwin And Hawking
$27.99Add to cartThe history of the interaction between science and religion is fraught with tension, although, as philosopher Phil Dowe demonstrates, many thoughtful and religious people have also found harmony between these two crucial fields. This fascinating book insightfully surveys the relationship of science, reason, and religion, giving special attention to the most contentious topics – cosmology, evolution, and miracles.
Providing a superb introduction to the philosophy of science, Dowe’s Galileo, Darwin, and Hawking contends that there are four basic ways to relate science and religion. Two of them, naturalism and religious science, present these endeavors as antagonistic. By contrast, an independence view understands them as wholly unrelated. Finally, an interaction account sees religion and science as complementary – perhaps even dependent on one another. Dowe finds this last perspective the most historically and philosophically compelling. He argues his case by exploring the history of science, highlighting the life and work of three scientific giants: Galileo Galilei, Charles Darwin, and Stephen Hawking.
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God At Work 2
$15.99Add to cartThere are many Christians who assume that the only ones “chosen” for the work of the Lord are preachers behind a pulpit. But the work of the Lord needs to be accomplished by all believers. The Great Commission is spoken to everyone, including those in the working world.
In God@Work, Volume 2 you will learn:
-How your business is an open door to serve those who the Lord puts in your path.
-How marketplace ministry is meant to touch lost and hurting lives.
-How you can experience the miraculous at work, every day.
-How your business can reach the nations for Jesus.
-How God will bless our entrepreneurial endeavors so that we may help finance His Kingdom.
-How the Holy Spirit will release you in the ministry right where you are.If you want to serve the Lord in all you do, this is one of the most liberating books you will ever read!
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Grace For Each Hour
$21.00Add to cartThe God who made you will never fail you. On August 18, 1999, Mary J. Nelson’s life changed forever. That day the Lord reached out His hand and gave her two choices. She could face breast cancer on her own. Or, she could trust God. “I took His hand and held on for dear life…And then He sent me to tell you–you are not alone.”
Wherever you are in your breast cancer journey, these meditations will speak to your heart. The short readings will encourage, support, and strengthen you as they point you toward God, His Word, and the healing He offers. Come, experience God’s grace and let His peace bring comfort to your soul
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I Need Your Strength Lord
$14.99Add to cartHarvest House Print On Demand Title
When home-management expert and best-selling author Emilie Barnes opened her heart in the devotionals Fill My Cup, Lord (more than 113,000 copies sold) and Help Me Trust You, Lord, readers responded to her message of experiencing God’s healing touch in her life.
Now Emilie writes about the health challenges she has faced in recent years, broken family relationships and the process of healing, and God’s unfailing peace and loving presence in the midst of darkness. As women lift their prayers to the Lord and ask Him to fill them with hope, they will grow in their walk with Him like never before and be able to offer the gift of encouragement to someone who needs it just as much as they do.
Formerly titled A Cup of Hope
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Help Im A Pastor
$30.00Add to cartRichard Armstrong and Kirk Morledge present this practical guide for pastoral ministry, offering counsel about a wide range of topics related to a pastor’s professional ministry and personal life. Topics include beginning a new ministry, balancing one’s personal life and ministry, wrestling with conflict, worrying about church finances, and preaching. This introduction to ministry can function as a textbook as well as an invaluable handbook or desk reference for pastors in the midst of congregational ministry.
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Homiletic Of All Believers
$32.00Add to cartPreaching, says professor and author O. Wesley Allen Jr., should be considered as a form of conversation. The church, after all, is a community of conversation that exists in part to interpret God’s purposes for the world and to participate in those purposes. The idea of the sermon as a conversation, then, is not simply a style or form of preaching but an integral expression of the nature and purpose of the church. Allen proposes that the sermon should take on the character of a conversation with the congregation. The preacher does this by incorporating an exploration of a text, doctrine, or situation with the give-and-take among different voices that marks genuine conversation. Through attentive listening to multiple voices in the Bible, Christian tradition, congregation, and beyond, the preacher seeks to help the congregation come to the most adequate interpretation of God’s presence and purposes. Allen also proposes that sermons themselves, over weeks and months, can and should be in conversation with each other, thereby having a cumulative effect over time. Allen not only proposes this new concept of preaching but also carefully demonstrates its practical application. This helpful book for clergy and seminary students includes sample sermons.
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Lament : Reclaiming Practices In Pulpit Pew And Public Square
$34.00Add to cartPart 1: Reclaiming Lament In Christian Prayer And Proclamation
Part 2: Loss And Lament, Human And Divine
Part 3: Reclaiming The Public Voice Of LamentAdditional Info
Lament, so prominent in the Christian canon, is neglected in the public worship and witness of most North American congregations. These essays by Princeton Theological Seminary faculty attest to the diverse ways in which lament is understood and practiced, and they invite their recovery in all elements of the church’s ministry. -
Big Bad Bible Giants
$9.99Add to cartTeach boys how to conquer the giants in their own lives with this factual book all about giants in the Bible and more.
From the Back Cover
An amazingly well-researched book about giants from the Bible-teaching boys how to have courage to conquer the giants in their own lives-ages 8-12
Continuing in the 2:52 Soul Gear(TM) line of Bible-based books for boys, Big Bad Bible Giants is all about giants, some in the Bible and some not. Written in a factual but fun style, the book offers facts, ideas, and suggestions to help boys get smarter, stronger, deeper, and cooler. Just as the heroes of the past conquered giants, today’s boys can use their courage and trust in God to conquer the giants in their lives. -
Breakers Reef
$17.99Add to cartA famous mystery writer has just moved into Cape Refuge when a teenage girl is found murdered. Sheila Caruso-ex-con, mother to Sadie and Caleb, and resident of Hanover House–is working for the writer when she discovers that a scene in one of his novels matches the crime scene
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Faith Worth Believing
$14.95Add to cartHow can we have an authentic faith when we no longer have well-defined, codified beliefs? Where do we turn to better understand our relationship with God when the messages of the Church seem simplistic? This book is for all those who are asking the tough questions and are not satisfied with the answers they are receiving.
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Shred Of Evidence
$19.99Add to cartSitting in Gordy’s Crab Shack in Seaport, Ellen Jones is shocked when she overhears two men making disturbing accusations about Ross Hamilton, her friend Sue Ann’s husband. Could it be true? Researching old newspaper articles, she discovers more frightening allegations. Will she become enmeshed in vicious gossip—or will she rise above unsubstantiated rumors and be a catalyst for truth and healing?
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Discover Spirit Gifts The Network Way
$16.99Add to cartFor use individually or in small groupsFind your role in the body of ChristWhen you know and use your spiritual gifts, you can participate in the ministry God created for you. It will be fruitful and fulfilling. Serving others will be exciting.This practical book contains four assessments: * personal experience* character traits* ministry convictions* others’ observations Together, they will help you identify your spiritual gifts. An additional assessment allows you to gauge the effectiveness of your ministry and whether your ministry employs your gifts. A valuable tool for small groups, this book gives insight into all of the spiritual gifts, what each one contributes, and how they complement each other. Your church will radiate the power of the risen Christ as every member of the body fulfills his or her role.
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Loving Your Parents When They Can No Longer Love You
$18.99Add to cartLoving Your Parents When They Can No Longer Love You helps you to navigate the challenging role of caregiver and alerts you to some difficult issues you may face including legal and financial decisions, resolving unfinished business, and much more. At the end of each chapter are “Questions For Consideration” to help you focus on both personal thoughts and practical considerations.
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Evangelizing Church : A Lutheran Contribution
$24.00Add to cartForeword, Mark S. Hanson
Preface, David L. Tiede
Project Team Members1.A Lutheran Confession
2.The Gift Is A Call
3.Addressing Captives In Babylon
4.For The Sake Of The World
5.Called Out Of Our Comfort Zone
6.Navigating Difficult Questions
7.After The Death Of Evangelism – The Resurrection Of An Evangelizing ChurchEpilogue: A Lutheran Contribution To An Evangelizing Church
Study Guide
Annotated Bibliography
Notes
Index Of Topics
Index Of NamesAdditional Info
In a series of engaging essays and responses, the book explores how evangelism has functioned within Lutheranism historically and articulates a Lutheran theological perspective on evangelism within the broader developments in mission theology over the past several decades. It further helps to show how evangelism from a Lutheran perspective may be differentiated from other theologies of evangelism that are part of the Christian movement in our day.The book moves from theory to practice as it relates this theology of evangelism to the life of congregations that are seeking to proclaim the gospel in the emerging postmodern context, provides congregations with perspectives on how to utilize this theology in shaping the practice of evangelism within their church life. A study guide to encourage group discussion and reflection is included.
Other contributors:
*Wyvetta Bullock
*Kelly Fryer
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Reformation For Armchair Theologians
$24.00Add to cartThis readable, accessible narrative story of the Protestant Reformation is written for lay audiences. It is part of the popular Westminster John Knox Press Armchair Series and is illustrated with memorable cartoons by Ron Hill. The chapters of the book are suitable for use in church adult education settings to provide a solid grounding in the history of the Reformation and its leading ideas. No other treatment of the topic is written with this audience in mind and with this comprehensiveness of scope. “Questions for Discussion” and “Suggestions for Further Reading” are provided for each chapter and make this book “group friendly.” Its thirteen chapters fit exactly into a quarter of the church year to enhance its use for church adult education settings.
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Qualcomm Equation : How A Fledgling Telecom Company Forged A New Path To Bi
$19.95Add to cartFeaturing a foreword by George Gilder If you’re a Qualcomm customer or stockholder, or in fact if you have a stake in almost any cellular service or even just use a mobile phone, you’re no doubt aware of the enormous impact on the development of cellular technology by actress and sex symbol Hedy LaMarr. All right, perhaps you’re surprised. The telecom industry has never been short on surprises, and the above example is no exception. Nor is it an exaggeration. Read the book. Similarly, it is not an exaggeration to say that Qualcomm, through a combination of technological superiority, cunning business acumen, and sheer tenacity, has become the undisputed standard by which telecom companies now measure themselves. In short order, they have also become a model of substantial and sustained growth that businesses in all industries should emulate. Qualcomm’s rise mirrors that of the cell phone itself. Both are ubiquitous, both continue to evolve rapidly, and both turned the status quo on its head. The Qualcomm Equation reveals crucial but little-known information on the history of cellular and wireless technology — some of which dates back to World War II — and shows how the company grabbed the wave just as it began to rise. How did they do it? Even while most competitors were using an essential technology, Qualcomm believed in an alternative they had developed, and continued to refine and promote it until at last it caught on. The Qualcomm Equation details how the fledgling company, while their rivals simply duked it out for more customers, made a killing not only by offering great service, but also by leasing their superior standard technology to other telecom companies. While Qualcomm grew its own customer base, they had also, in essence, found a way to make more money the bigger their competitors got. How can you apply the Qualcomm model in your industry, and in your company? Following Qualcomm’s example, your company can: * attract investors by presenting even complex products and technologies in customer- and market-focused language * prove that its product is essential not only to customers but also to competitors — so that they come to depend on you rather than trying to defeat you * make its product and its operations compatible with those competitors, turning rivalries into profitable strategic alliances * learn from setbacks, and leverage the knowledge and strengths of your partners to overcome obstacles You’ll also learn crucial strategies to help
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Helping Your Kids Deal With Anger Fear And Sadness
$14.99Add to cartHarvest House Print On Demand Title
No parent likes to see their child struggle, especially with dark emotions like anger, fear, and depression. Family counselor and best-selling author Norm Wright addresses these emotional issues in a compassionate, family-friendly way that will help parents communicate more freely with their children. Included in this interactive parenting manual are conversational guidelines and learning activities for children that encourage them to work through these difficult emotions. Parents will gain keen insights into the cause of these intense moods and develop sound principles in dealing effectively with them. Biblically based and solution-oriented, this book is a must-have for parents, Sunday school teachers, ministers, and family counselors.
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Enemy Within : Saving America From The Liberal Assault On Our Churches Scho
$15.99Add to cartTalk radio sensation and New York Times best-selling author Michael Savage again goes for the jugular in this latest brash, incendiary attack on the corrosive effects of liberalism on our culture. There The Savage Nation took shots at everything under the political spectrum, this book focuses squarely on the dangers assailing the cornerstones of American life, pointing out how liberal propaganda and agendas are seeping into our churches, our schools, even our families. Bold, sometimes angry, and always controversial, this book is pure, no-hold-barred Michael Savage, one of the strongest, most original voices in America today.
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Silas Diary : The Story Of An Incredible Character That Changed The World
$14.95Add to cartWhat was it really like to live in the New Testament era?
This historical narrative parallels the book of Acts, giving a first-person account of Paul’s first journey. We see it through the eyes of Silas, a friend and traveling companion of the apostle.
You’ll find yourself shipwrecked in the cold Mediterranean Sea, fighting for your life with Paul and John Mark as they grab for something to hold onto in the icy blast of an Etesian storm. You’ll discover what it’s like to ford a river in a hailstorm only to be swept ashore in drenched, cold clothing, far from shelter or friends.
The Silas Diary is your invitation to join Silas, Paul, and their companions on a journey fraught with danger and adventure – a journey that changed the history of the world. Learn with the first-century Christians what freedom in Christ really means.
The Silas Diary is the first of a five-book series entitled “The First-Century Diaries.” (The Silas Diary, The Titus Diary, The Timothy Diary, The Priscilla Diary, The Gaius Diary.)
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Legend Of Annie Murphy (Reprinted)
$8.99Add to cartIn 1885, the Murphy mine struck gold. According to legend, Annie Murphy killed her husband out of greed, but just before she was to be hanged for the murder, she escaped. Now, a hundred years later, there have been sightings of Annie Murphy’s “ghost.” The Coopers unwittingly become involved in a mystery that finds them caught between the past and the present.
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Secret Of The Desert Stone (Reprinted)
$14.99Add to cartBiblical archeologist Dr. Jacob Cooper arrives in Togwana with his children Jay and Lila and one goal-to discover the secret behind the two-mile-high Stone that has mysteriously appeared overnight. Who could have excavated, carved, and transported the colossal Stone? The Coopers’ uneasiness soon turns into dread as they are watched and threatened by the country’s new government and brutal dictator Id Nkromo.
Follow the Coopers as they race to solve the mystery of the desert stone!
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Vanishing Conscience : Drawing The Line In A No Fault Guilt Free World
$19.99Add to cartThe bestselling author of The Gospel According to Jesus, MacArthur claims that we have become a people who shift blame, deny guilt, love self and excuse moral failure in this compelling book. The result is diminished integrity and the loss of our ability to experience God’s grace and forgiveness. This explosive book presents biblical solutions to the problem of sin, and leads readers from a life of blame and denial to the true peace and freedom
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Mayday At 2500 (Reprinted)
$8.99Add to cartFourteen-year-old Jay Cooper is enjoying the view from his Uncle Rex’s Cessna when a low-flying 757 speeds past them. Caught in its wind turbulence, their small plane is shaken violently, knocking Rex unconscious and leaving Jay blind from a head injury.
With fuel running out fast, Jay drifting in and out of consciousness, and the plane heading straight for a mountain range, this high-flying adventure shows the importance of faith as Jay faces numerous unseen dangers.
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Ordering Of Love
$21.00Add to cart“In a brilliant marriage of myth and manner, histories sacred and profane, prayers of petition and of praise, these poems both articulate and illumine the trouble in the gap in which we live-the gap between human affections and Divine Love. L’Engle is unfailing in her willingness to see through-not around-human suffering, and in so doing announces no final severing of spirit and flesh but an enduring vision of resurrection in that crux, in the cross, in the One in Whom all things meet, continuing.”
-Scott Cairns, author of Slow Pilgrim and Philokalia: New and Selected Poems“I love L’Engle’s poetry for the way it incarnates not only the great Truths of the faith, but all the little truths of our ordinary existence-our working and playing and loving and fighting and dreaming and idling and all the rest of it-and for the way it shows us that those big and little truths should not, cannot, be separated.”
-Carolyn Arends, recording artist and author“Why is L’Engle one of the defining poets of our time? Because when life hurts, she does not shrink from the wounds. She clarifies the murk with hope as we feel the lift of grace.”
-Calvin Miller, Beeson Divinity School
Birmingham, Alabama“We are, all of us, the richer for this carefully crafted and prayerfully rendered collection.”
-Phyllis Tickle, Author, The Divine Hours“Poetry, at least the kind I write, is written out of immediate need; it is written out of pain, joy, and experience too great to be borne until it is ordered into words. And then it is written to be shared.”
-Madeleine L’EngleMadeleine L’Engle’s writing has always translated the invisible and intricate qualities of love into the patterns and rhythms of visible life. Now, with compelling language and open-hearted vulnerability, The Ordering of Love brings together the exhaustive collection of L’Engle’s poetry for the first time.
This volume collects nearly 200 of L’Engle’s original poems, including eighteen that have never before been published. Reflecting on themes of love, loss, faith, and beauty, The Ordering of Love gives vivid and compelling insight into the language of the heart.
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Fools Gold : Discerning Truth In An Age Of Error
$22.50Add to cartGod’s Word makes it clear that not everything that glitters is gold. In this uncompromising book, John MacArthur and the contributors lay a foundation for biblical discernment and use these principles to assess several current Christian trends. Readers will find honest, biblical analyses of some of today’s most popular Christian books, music, and ideas. They will be equipped with a foundation for biblical discernment that will enable them to make careful distinctions in their thinking about truth.
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Time Bandits
$9.99Add to cartWho Is Stealing Your Time? Each day, there are things you know you have to do. Then there are things you really ought to do, plus things you desperately want to do. But how do we find time for it all? Stuart Briscoe, former senior pastor of Elmbrook Church in Brookfield, Wisconsin, presents an outstanding commentary on evaluating our priorities so that the concerns of this world do not rob us of our valuable time. Prioritizing our lives isn’t easy, particularly when we consider the conflict that can arise between doing what is good and being comfortable, popular, and profitable. But Briscoe calls Christians to boldly address any areas of selfishness and to begin to see life through kingdom eyes. When we do, our priorities will change to focus on goodness, righteousness, and truth.
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness.”
–Jesus (Matthew 6:33 )
It sounds great in theory to seek God’s kingdom first, but is it really feasible? So many things rob your precious time that you wonder if you can afford to bump everything else in your life to secondary status.
But this is not about prioritizing. This is a matter of heart. While you long for harmony in your harried schedule and significance amidst the busyness, God yearns to give them to you. Stuart Briscoe’s insights will guide you to the focused, fulfilling life you long for. Because once you begin seeking the Lord before all else, all else simply falls into place.
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Sacred Sorrow Experience Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$11.99Add to cartThe Bible gives hundreds of examples of godly men and women who cried out to Him. And God was moved by their tears. On your own or with a group, study the lost language of lament. Go even deeper into the eye-opening message of A Sacred Sorrow and discover what’s been missing in your prayers and worship. With this Bible study, you and your small group can fully grasp the importance of voicing your heart’s joys and pains to the Father. Job, David, Jeremiah, and Jesus Himself understood the necessity of lament. Learn why it’s still a vital part of the worship experience.
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Deeper Joy : Lay Women And Vocation In The 20th Century Episcopal Church
$35.95Add to cart“An ambitious and much-needed effort to gather the key episodes and stories that highlight the important roles and vocations of lay women in both the 20th century church and the larger society. “Deeper Joy” not only chronicles the often unappreicated and undervalued past, but also points to the future of vital leadership and service.” – The Rt. Rev. Barbara C. Harris
Throughout the 20th century lay women in the Episcopal Church, often acting in isolation and without institutional support, offered a powerful witness of leadership, vocation, and theological resilience. Deeper Joy studies groups of women with similar callings yet located in diverse settings throughout church and society such as schools, hospitals, and other civic institutions. The topics presented here reflect new historical perspectives and unexplored primary materials, including interviews that bear on all women’s ministries, hence addressing neglected and important aspects of life in the American church.
After an introductory chapter on women and vocation, five major sections will explore lay women’s vocations through the lenses of community life, education, mission, civic life, and working for change from within the Episcopal Church. Topics include Anglican sisterhoods, the Companions of the Holy Cross, the deaconess movement, women of the New Deal, women in foreign missions, the settlement house movement, and women in education. The views of African-American, Asian, Hispanic, and Native American women are all represented. A concluding chapter addresses future directions for leadership and service.
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Why Do I Do This Every Day
$12.99Add to cartHow to find meaning and fulfilment in your working life
Based on the premise that our sense of meaning and fulfilment comes largely from the work we do, this book recognises the sense of disappointment many people experience in their careers and looks at what they can do to bring purpose and self-expression into their job, exploring the idea of ‘vocation’ and the attitudes with which we approach our work. Drawing heavily on stories of real people and offering practical exercises, the book covers topics such as self-expression through work, assessing all our skills, defining essential criteria for meaningful work, creating a work environment in which you can flourish, embracing change, and building a new relationship with money. This book will be welcomed by all those feeling frustrated in their work and wanting help in finding true meaning in what they do each day.
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Connecting : Healing Ourselves And Our Relationships
$18.99Add to cartIn his most significant book to date, Dr. Larry Crabb expands on his lifelong work in the field of psychotherapy to adopt a groundbreaking, but biblical, approach to healing the deep wounds of the soul–an approach that centers around building intimate, healing mini-communities in our lives and churches. Dr. Crabb envisions a day when communities of God’s people–ordinary Christians whose lives connect as husband to wife, brother to sister, friend to friend–will accomplish most of the healing that we now depend on mental health professionals to provide. God has deposited within us the power to heal soul-disease and that power is released to do its work as we relate to each other in revolutionary new ways. In challenging, practical language, Dr. Crabb shows us how. This revised and updated edition now includes a full workbook for those who want to better learn how to connect with the hearts and souls of those around them.
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Why Some Companies Emerge Stronger And Better From A Crisis
$24.95Add to cartLike many companies over the last few years, yours has probably done a great deal to reassess its physical, strategic, and financial vulnerabilities. But there is a huge difference between business continuity planning and true crisis management. Do your company and employees have the necessary “IQ” not only to withstand a crisis but also to come through it with strength and confidence? Ian Mitroff, recognized around the world as an authority in crisis management, has created a plan that goes well beyond “disaster preparedness” to help your company get accustomed to working in the face of some unsettling facts: * In an age of terror, cyberattacks, large-scale corporate fraud and more, crisis is no longer a question of if, but of when. * Your company, no matter its size, industry, or location, is not immune from this reality. * Your contingency planning will only be as effective as the human beings charged with putting it into action. Mitroff outlines seven distinct competencies your organization needs to handle crises effectively: * Right Heart (emotional IQ): By accepting crisis as an inevitability, you can process much of the shock and grief beforehand, and avoid making the effects of the crisis even worse through an unconstructive response. * Right Thinking (creative IQ): “Crises don’t give a damn for the ways in which we have organized the world,” so out-of-the-box thinking is essential. * Right Social and Political IQ: Understand that your business is subject not only to the particular pitfalls of its industry, but also to the universal and complex challenges that threaten all companies. * Right Integration (integrative IQ): Realize that crises are perceived differently by different stakeholders, and are never simple “exercises” that can be “solved.” Identify and reconcile these perceptions now so that the path is clear when the crisis strikes. * Right Technical IQ: “Think like a controlled paranoid” to uncover ways in which malicious forces could cause a crisis in your company. Question every assumption about what is “normal,” “impossible,” or “absurd.” * Right Aesthetic IQ: Reconsider the classic design of the corporation, which is meant to address problems as they arise, and move toward one in which crisis management is an overarching discipline on a par with, for example, finance. * Spiritual IQ: Reject the notion that people’s physical, mental, and spiritual beings are completely separate; recognize that crises cause us to question the very meani
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Very Minor Prophet
$14.99Add to cartThis book tackles some hard issues. It addresses issues that most people would not have the courage to address. It asks some difficult questions. It provides a prophetic insight into modern day Christianity in this country that has been absent for awhile. You may not like the observations you read in this book and you may even find them a bit controversial but you cannot argue their truth. It is a call for the people of God to rethink their priorities. As the author explains this call is not a new call for there is nothing new under the sun. Once you read this you will know that the author was truly being led by the Holy Spirit to write this.
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Prodigal Returns : Reclaiming Our Wayward
$15.99Add to cartThe Prodigal Returns is a work dedicated to the individuals that return to God after being “out there” on their own. Many people must experience hardships and difficulties before understanding that where they were is actually where they need to remain. The book provides an objective look at challenges and barriers faced by many who truly wish to return to the safety of the community of faith. In essence, we can speculate what is needed for them. But in reality only they can release the pain in the time they feel comfortable. This work offers other views on the thoughts of a returned prodigal.
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In Search Of Calm
$16.49Add to cartIn Search of Calm: Renewal for a Mother’s Heart is the ultimate book for moms who are real-moms who don’t put up faades and pretend they have their act together … moms who are searching for some peace and hope … moms searching for rest and a reminder that they are fully loved. “Elisabeth has a knack for pointing frazzled mothers to the true Source of parenting peace. In Search of Calm continues Elisabeth’s tender ministry for moms and should be welcomed into every home.” Cheryl Gochnauer, Author, Stay-at-Home Handbook “Grab a few moments of calm in the midst of your own chaos to read this book! Elisabeth’s honesty makes readers feel as if she is a trusted friend on this motherhood journey, and her personal faith leaves them encouraged in their own walks with God.” Beth Jusino, former Managing Editor, MomSense Magazine, MOPS International
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Pregnancy 40 Weeks Of Preparation
$22.99Add to cartIt is shown throughout the Bible that the number 40 provides for an optimal opportunity to conquer trials and challenges and ultimately become more like God. So why should pregnancy be any different? Pregnancy presents times of trial and challenge. it allows for growth and adjustment. Pregnancy equals 40 weeks of preparation and one of the keys to success as a mother.
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Pregnancy 40 Weeks Of Preparation
$14.99Add to cartIt is shown throughout the Bible that the number 40 provides for an optimal opportunity to conquer trials and challenges and ultimately become more like God. So why should pregnancy be any different? Pregnancy presents times of trial and challenge. it allows for growth and adjustment. Pregnancy equals 40 weeks of preparation and one of the keys to success as a mother.
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Father And The Son And The Holy Spirit
$15.99Add to cart“The Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit” OR “Oneness-Jesus Only”: This book strives to provide biblically based answers to very important questions. Do we serve a Triune God who is ONE GOD and is seen in the three distinct persons of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, as Jesus Himself taught in Matthew 28:19? Or do we adhere to the teachings of the “Oneness-Jesus Only” doctrines that contradict the directives of Jesus Himself as given by Him to His disciples? This book also focuses on other doctrines within the “Oneness-Jesus Only” teachings that are in direct contradiction to the Word of God. Is water baptism in the Name of Jesus Only required for salvation? Is speaking in tongues a requirement of salvation as taught by Oneness Believers, or is speaking in tongues one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit as we read in 1 Corinthians Chapter 12? Are we saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ as the Scriptures teach “OR” are we saved through faith and works as set forth by some denominations? Who are we to follow-God or man?
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Difficult People : Dealing With Those Who Drive You Crazy
$14.99Add to cartEveryone has his or her own set of difficult people. They may be church members, family members, or acquaintances. These people come into our lives like wrecking balls and seem to single-handedly destroy churches, families, and friendships. In this book, written by an experienced father-and-son team, you will find down-to-earth, biblical, and practical strategies for dealing with the difficult people in your life. The authors contend that we can learn how to respond differently to the people who “rub us the wrong way.” Using biblical counsel, the authors give instruction on how to start unlearning our sinful behavior so we can deal with difficult people with the heart of Jesus.
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Finding God : The Real Thing
$13.49Add to cartWhile hiking high in the mountains, trying to find the elusive and beautiful white mountain goat that I knew was there, low clouds appeared suddenly, totally obscuring my vision. Airplane pilots call it zero zero visibility. Not only is it impossible to find the quarry, but if you proceed in such conditions, you are also in danger of making a wrong choice of direction, leading to one of those precipitous drops so common in these mountains, jeopardizing all your future. The current hazy religious atmosphere is similar. A serious searcher for satisfaction, truth, and the right way is surrounded by false claims, foggy ideas, and contradictory instructions. He cannot see the right way because of the fog, and if he chooses wrong, it can lead in the end to disaster forever. But God has cleared away the clouds in His inspired Book. He is not the author of confusion. Come, look, and allow Him to direct your way. The reward is the abundant life that lasts for eternity. He is the One who loves you the most, knows you the best, and never makes a mistake. Other books by Paul Weimer include With You Always, which is a collection of short accounts of experiences through many years of church planting and flying in Alaska, and The Shepherd and His Sheep, a devotional on John 10.
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Warm Wonderful World Of Hospitality
$16.49Add to cartBe part of the hospitality revival that God is starting in America. Author Robin Mercer shares twenty-five years of experience, showing you how to host dinners and parties with confidence and how to accommodate guests and visitors with grace and ease. She also helps you discover how you can house boarders with preparedness and joy. Whether you are just starting in the ministry of hospitality or are an “old pro,” The Warm Wonderful World of Hospitality will inspire you to fill your house with friends, food, and fun. Time flies fast enough as it is. Don’t let another week go by without expressing Christ’s love through hospitality to someone!
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Proof : 1857-1858
$22.99Add to cartWhen Harrison Shaw, a young aspiring attorney, wins the coveted internship to celebrated New York attorney J.K. Jarves, he thinks his future is set. But when unsettling truths come to light, Harrison is forced to choose between success and his Christian faith. And when Harrison comes between Jarves and his beautiful yet infuriating daughter, Jarves unleashes an unholy barrage that threatens Harrison and everything he holds dear, even taking his beloved church to court.
In a gripping courtroom drama, Jarves calls the Holy Spirit to the stand to testify to the validity of the spiritual movement sweeping America, and Harrison finds himself forced to produce the Holy Spirit in court or suffer an embarrassing defeat that could threaten not only the current revival but Christianity in America. Inspired by actual revival events, this first book in a series of four explores the personal and spiritual upheaval that occurs when the Holy Spirit stirs the waters of our souls.
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Fateful Journeys
$23.95Add to cartTwo brothers conflicted, deciding what cause to believe in-and how far they’ll go to fight for it…One woman confronted with her startling past…Two slaves struggling for freedom as their very existence hangs in the balance…It’s May 1861. The country is plunged into Civil War. Times are desperate-supplies are scarce, and brother is fighting brother.
At The Oak Plantation is South Carolina, Josh Cain lies at the edge of death. Camellia, the woman he loves, must decide whether to leave The Oak to pursue the secrets of her past or stay to care for Josh and his children and risk never being able to leave. And if Josh does live, will he be sent out to fight for a cause he doesn’t believe in? Meanwhile York–Josh’s half brother–prepares to fight for the glory of the South and his own personal fortune.
As two slaves, Ruby and Lester, long for the end of the war, they dream of a future that could bring a new life for all their people. “Sometimes life takes us on fateful journeys that change us. Who knows what will happen when those journeys end and we come home again?’
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When Did Caesar Become A Salad And Jeremiah A Bullfrog
$17.95Add to cartHilarious refreshment for your soul. What do you get when you combine downright hilarity with outright wisdom? A delightful, uplifting read that will not only make you laugh out loud but will inspire your walk of faith.
Pastor and author Martin Babb shares a hilarious collection of brief writings about the funnier side of life with titles like:
“When did Caesar become a Salad and Jeremiah a Bullfrog?
“If the incredible edible road-kill bill passes, will there be a fork in the road?
“Life is an information superhighway, but I can’t seem to find the on-ramp”
“The rain may continue to fall, but God still builds boats”
“If an elephant bags a hunter, does he tie him to his trunk?”
“It’s a dog-eat-dog world, and cats are waiting tables”
Each humorous essay is just two or three pages long and concludes with an easy-to-swallow lesson on life topics, such as family living, loving others, servant-hood, and living through trials. But you’ll hardly feel the lessons for the laughter. Take a much-needed break, put your feet up, relax, and prepare to laugh. Your soul will be hilariously refreshed. -
Freshman : The College Students Guide To Developing Wisdom
$15.99Add to cartNav Press Print On Demand Title
There’s a lot more to wisdom than good grades and clever ideas! Popular youth speaker Matlock shows your grads how to be wise in all aspects of life—from making smart choices to thinking critically about motives and values. The end result is a a mature faith in Christ that can affect an entire campus!
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Speaking My Mind (Reprinted)
$18.99Add to cartFifteen years ago, Tony Campolo’s 20 Hot Potatoes That Christians Are Afraid to Touch pushed, pulled, and prodded Christians into serious consideration of controversial but critical issues related to the Christian life. Campolo challenged his more than 150,000 readers to re-think their convictions (and prejudices) and to do something about them!
Dubbed by Christianity Today as “the positive prophet” and “a ferocious critic of Christians left and right,” Campolo lives up to his reputation in this latest book examining some of today’s toughest questions and issues:
Is evangelical Christianity anti-feminist?
Is our affluent lifestyle at odds with our faith?
Is America really in moral decline?
Is Islam really an evil religion?
Should Christian parents pull their kids out of public schools?
Was the war with Iraq a “just” war?
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Table In The Presence
$19.99Add to cartOn April 10th, 2003, the 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, faced with the task of seizing the presidential palace in downtown Baghdad, ran headlong into what Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North called, “the worst day of fighting for U.S. Marines.” Hiding in buildings and mosques, wearing civilian clothes, and spread out for over a mile, Saddam Hussein’s militants rained down bullets and rocket propelled grenades on the 1st Battalion. But when the smoke of the eight-hour battle cleared, only one Marine had lost his life. Some said the 1st Battalion was incredibly lucky. But in the hearts and minds of the Marines who were there, there was no question. God had brought them miraculously through that battle.
As the 1st Battalion’s chaplain, Lieutenant Carey Cash had the unique privilege of seeing firsthand, from the beginning of the war to the end, how God miraculously delivered, and even transformed, the lives of the men of the 1st Battalion.
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To Dream As God Dreams
$21.95Add to cartPorter Taylor, known for his wonderful preaching, always has something unusual and thoughtful to say. “Forgive us our weeds as we forgive the weediness of others,” he writes in one sermon on the parable of the wheat and the weeds. In another he reflects on why the book of Ecclesiastes shouldn’t be read by anyone who isn’t at least 35. “At their best,” Taylor writes, “sermons are about things that matter.” To Dream as God Dreams is about those things that matter: finding our home in a storm, the roots and wings we need as people of faith, contagious love, and more. These sermons about the importance of community, the need for conversion, and the power of hopefulness make wonderful devotional reading, and are an inspirational source for others who preach.
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Chasing Down A Rumor
$14.99Add to cartAcknowledgments
Foreword
IntroductionPERSPECTIVES
1.Conceptual Tools
2.Fragments Of Fragments
3.A Bewildering Course Of EventsPROSPECTS
4.NumbersPOSSIBILITIES
5.Built To Last
6.Incidence Of Renewal
7.Style And Ability: A Way Forward
8.Toward The Next Rumor: Findings, Worries, StrategiesNotes
ReferenceAdditional Info
Bacher and Inskeep believe that mainline denominations serve as caretakers of the important American expressions of Christianity, and if they are weak or lost, society and the universal church will be the worse for it. They argue that a fundamentally American form of mainline denominationalism can and will endure, despite the rumor of its decline.The authors examine six “rumors” of the decline. Using historical trends and current statistical information, they analyze the current situation and point to vital lessons, potential problems, and key challenges. They also offer helpful strategies and provide examples of what denominations are doing that show potential.
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Faith Of The Outsider
$25.99Add to cartThis book offers a probing, insightful look at the “outsider” motif running through the Bible. The biblical story about God’s covenant with “insiders” – with Israel as the chosen people – is scandalous in today’s cultural climate of inclusivity. But, as Frank Anthony Spina shows, God’s exclusive election actually has an inclusive purpose.
Looking carefully at the biblical narrative, Spina highlights in bold relief seven remarkable stories that treat nonelect people positively and, even more, as strategically important participants in God’s plan of salvation. The stories of Esau, Tamar, Rahab, Naaman, Jonah, Ruth, and the woman at the well come alive in new ways as Spina discusses and examines them from an outsider-insider point of view.
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Anxious Souls Will Ask
$17.99Add to cartThis brief yet brilliant book shows that the prison reflections of Dietrich Bonhoeffer contain profound inspiration for all who desire to walk more closely with Jesus in today’s troubled and often troubling world.
Illuminating the context and content of Bonhoeffer’s life and thought, Anxious Souls Will Ask… uses writings of the famous Christian martyr to critique the spirit of the age and to encourage in contemporary Christians the depth of commitment required to stand firm against the contemptuous winds of postmodern culture.
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Finding God In The Singing River
$29.00Add to cartIllustrations
Preface
Introduction
1.God Is Green
The Earth Crisis Is A Spiritual Crisis / Ecocidal Addiction
The Historic Agon Of Spirit And Flesh
Earth, Air, Water, Fire
2.The Mother Bird God
God On The Wing / The Trinity And Paganism / Is God Female?
Biblical Imagery Of The Earthen Mother Spirit
3.Green Spirituality, Brownfields, And Wilderness Recovery
The Current Environmental Debate
Toxic Sacrifice Zones And The Quest For Justice
Deep Ecology And Wilderness Activism
Mediating The Debate, Green Spirituality, And Market Values
4.Green Spirituality And The Problem Of Humanism
Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax / The Priority Of Human Being
The Problem Of Universal Reason In Humanist Thought
The Problem Of Species Chauvinism In Humanist Thought
Extending The Horizon Of Morality To Include All Life-forms
5.Green Spirituality And The Invitation Of Postmodernism
The Challenge Of Deconstructionism
Is Nature Real? / Riding The Cusp
Green Theology In A Postmodern, Constructionist Context
Kenneth Gergen’s Social Constructionism
6.Earth God As The Wounded Spirit
In The Vatican Museums / The Cruciform Spirit
Spirit And Earth, Union Of Heart / The Wounded God
Eating The Body And Drinking The Blood Of God
7.The World Is Alive With Spirit
A Council Of All Beings Ritual
Sojourning In The Crum Woods
The Crum Woods Under Siege
The Crum Woods As The Wounded Sacred
Is The Crum Woods An Idol? / My Return To The River
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We live in an age of vast and rapid destruction of habitats and species. Yet Christianity holds great potential for healing this situation. Indeed, the Bible and Christian tradition are a treasure trove of rich images and stories about God as an “earthen” being who sustains the natural world with compassion and thereby models for humankind environmentally healthy ways of being.Mark Wallace’s stimulating book retrieves a central but often neglected biblical theme – the idea of God as carnal Spirit who indwells all things – as the basis for constructing a “green spirituality” responsive to the environmental needs of our time.
In the biblical tradition, he writes, God as Spirit is an ecological presence that shows itself to us daily by living in and through the earth. One message of Christianity, therefore, is celebration of the bodily, material world – ancient redwoods, vernal springs, broad-winged hawks, everyday pigweed – as the place that God indwells and cares for in order to maintain the well-being of our common planetary home.
Alongside his green reading of the Bible and tradition, Wallace employs the resources of deep ecology, Neopagan spirituality, and the environmental justice movement to rethink Christianity as an earth-based, body-loving religion. He also analyzes color images reproduced in the book. Wallace’s bold yet careful work reawakens our sense of the sacrality of the earth and the life that the trinitarian God creates there. It also grounds the impulses of New Age spirituality in a profoundly biblical notion of God’s being and activity.
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Gospel According To The Apostles
$19.99Add to cartEver since the days of the apostles Paul and James, Christians have struggled to define the proper tension between faith and works. Salvation, Paul stresses is “not by works, so that no one can boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9). But James argues, “Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works” (2:18).
In his characteristic compelling style Dr. MacArthur reconciles these two seemingly divergent threads of biblical truth, taking on the difficult questions head on:
What is cheap grace?
Have some Christians adopted a “no-lordship” theology?
What must a person do to be considered righteous by God?
Do our works have any affect on our salvation?Jesus asked his followers, “Why do you call me Lord and not do the things that I tell you to?” When John MacArthur dared in his earlier book to ask us this question, critics accused him of shelving grace. Others read the same book and heard in it the identical message preached since the founding of the Church.
“The Gospel According to the Apostles is the same gospel Jesus preached,” Dr. MacArthur says, “but it differs dramatically from the diluted message popular today. I pray you’ll find this book an encouragement as you seek to put your own faith to work.”
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Free
$15.00Add to cartPacked with great stories and life-changing ideas, Free challenges teens to connect with the radical love God has for them. This forty-day devotional helps young people understand the power of real-life Christianity and how Jesus gives them everything they need to overcome temptation and live for Him.
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More Parables From The Back Side (Student/Study Guide)
$16.99Add to cartChapter Titles:
1. The Value Of The House–Matthew 7:24-27
2. The Man Who Talked With His Soul–Luke 12:13-21
3. What Chance Does An Average Sinner Have?–Luke 7:36-48
4. The Importance Of Downward Mobility–Luke 14:7-11
5. The Danger Of Being Good And Empty–Matthew 12:43-45
6. Risky Business–Matthew 13:45-46
7. Miracles Can Be Overrated–Luke 16:19-31
8. Second Chance For A Poor Manager–Luke 16:1-13
9. A Laugh And A Prayer–Luke 11:5-13, 18:1-8
10. It Happens While We Sleep–Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
11. The Importance Of Being Dressed For The Party–Matthew 22:1-14
12. The Genius Of Effective Waiting–Luke 12:32-40Additional Info
This study is an addition to the author’s popular “Back Side” books .
J. Ellsworth Kalas presents new insight into twelve of Jesus’ parables by entering them through a unique starting point, a creative retelling, a new “lens,” or the eyes of a minor or unsympathetic character. The book also will contain a study guide. -
Jesus In The Gospels
$52.00Add to cartAccording to renowned biblical scholar Rudolf Schnackenburg, a truly historical portrait of Jesus is unattainable because the primary sources written about Jesus were not historical records as such. What is attainable, however, is a faith interpretation of Jesus’ life and works, gleaned from the writings of those closest to the life of Christ: the four Gospels. Thus, Schnackenburg provides a full faith interpretation of Jesus as each Gospel community portrayed him. A surprising number of commonalities about Jesus are revealed, and a fully recognizable portrait of Jesus emerges.
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Complete Book Of Whos Who In The Bible
$18.99Add to cartThis popular collection of books not only provides key Bible facts, character profiles, important places in history, and descriptive timelines, but it makes learning enjoyable.
The Complete Book of Who’s Who provides readers with a complete listing of people in the Bible with descriptions of their lives and accomplishments.
The Complete Book of When and Where tells intriguing accounts of 1,001 events in Christian history and their significance. Includes a comprehensive timeline.
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Information on Every Person in the Bible Is Now at Your Fingertips!This is your ultimate resource for learning about the people of the Bible. Perfect for when you’re
Studying God’s Word
Preparing a lesson for your small group
Answering questions about people listed in the Bible
This popular reference book includes
All the people in the Bible arranged in alphabetical order for easy reference
Quick Takes on prominent people in the Bible that give information on their strengths, weaknesses, and lessons from their lives
Information and background that answers questions such as:
Where does Barnabas first appear in the Bible?
Who is Ezekiel’s father?
Who is Belteshazzar, and how did God use him?
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Hand Of Providence
$19.99Add to cartIn public opinion polls, Ronald Reagan is the most popular of modern presidents, and yet to most biographers, the man is still an enigma. This is because, as Brown explains, few have ever focused on this great man’s faith. This book explores the life and personality of Ronald Reagan by focusing on his deeply-felt Christian beliefs and showing how faith guided him along his distinguished career and led him to his unprecedented success. With the support of Ronald Reagan’s own words and writings and first hand interviews with Ronald Reagan’s family, friends, and co-workers, Brown weaves a magnificant story of Reagan’s strong devotion to God that will not only inspire Christians to enter public service and allow their faith to motivate all their actions but also help point others to the Cross of Jesus Christ–a cause that was near and dear to President Reagan’s heart.
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To Be Told (Workbook)
$15.00Add to cartGod Invites You to Coauthor Your Future.
It Starts with Reading Your Past.In this companion workbook to Dr. Dan Allender’s groundbreaking book To Be Told, you will find practical, easy-to-follow exercises to help you explore and embrace the stories of your life. The exercises inside will equip you to:
*recall past experiences and find the meaning God has written there
*understand how individual events fit into the bigger themes of your life
*write down your stories in a way that reflects God’s authorship of your life
*identify the passions that drive you, and see how God uses them to guide you into the future
*tell your story in a way that brings glory to God and reveals him to othersLearn how to read and study your story, and then start telling it to others. God invites you to co-author with him the rest of your life’s story-a story that opens up your future and glorifies God.
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Bible Promises For You NIV
$7.99Add to cartIf your customers are looking to purchase a nice but inexpensive gift to give for a variety of occasions-here is a perfect idea! We have taken our best-selling promise book, created a new cover and included a new paper stock that is similar to a bible stock. The content includes relevant topics for multiple audiences all drawn from the best selling New International Version.
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Inspirio’s bestselling promise books in a new giveable, easy-to-carry size. The imprintable cover allows readers to add a personal touch and features relevant topics with Scripture from the bestselling New International Version. This is a great add-on gift or perfect for churches to give as they celebrate milestones. -
Let Us Break Bread Together
$16.99Add to cartIn this special book, co-authored by a rabbi and a pastor, Christians have the unique opportunity to experience an authentic Jewish Passover seder, from a distinctively Christian perspective.
Always respectful of the differences between Judaism and Chirstianity, this Passover guide provides a plan and script for a Christian seder, and highlights the great themes of the Exodus story.
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Power Of A Positive Teen
$15.99Add to cartSeven powerful principles to help you be a positive teen. Staying positive during the teen years isn’t always easy. But this powerful book, written by the triple-strength, mother-daughter team of Karol, Grace, and Joy Ladd, proves that it can be done.
In this book, the Ladds share seven powerful principles:
*Confidence-Discovering your purpose
*Responsibility-Managing your time and money
*Integrity-Growing your character
*Relationships-Dating responsibility
*Attitude-Finding hope when things go wrong
*Faith-Developing a relationship with God
*Courage-Standing against peer pressure
Being positive is about making right choices, and this incredibly practical book gives you the right tools, the right information, and the right inspiration to make the right choices. Now is the time to make positive choices that will set the course of your life forever. -
Humor For A Friends Heart
$14.99Add to cart1. Friends Come In All Shapes And Sizes
2. The Best Kind Of Friend
3. Of Friends And Kids
4. Friends Through It All
5. Real Men Do Have Friends
6. Friends: Can’t Live Without “Em!Additional Info
Rejoice in the treasure of friendship. Take a deep breath…Inhale the joy…Soak up the merriment! If a cheerful heart is good medicine, then this humorous collection of stories is a heart-friendly dose of delight.Stories for friends about friends will have you and your friends giggling with glee. You’ll reminisce about joyous times you’ve shared and vow to make more hilarious memories together.
Authors and speakers, such as Patsy Clairmont, Barbara Johnson, Brennan Manning, Luci Swindoll, Martha Bolton, and many more, bring you forty-plus joy-filled moments that will give your heart a healthy infusion of optimism and hope. As you read, laugh, and relax, this merry little book will make your heart lighter, your day brighter, and your soul hilariously refreshed.
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Prayer For People Who Cant Sit Still
$21.99Add to cartPrayer has long had an action component to it. There are many ways we can pray that involve our senses and our bodies. Journaling, skipping rocks, drawing, singing, touching, dancing, even walking can be acts of prayer. William Tenny-Brittian, himself diagnosed with adult ADHD, goes back to ancient times and into the techno-generation to share ten types of kinesthetic prayer that will help even the most fidgety connect with God. He has filled Prayer for People Who Can’t Sit Still with ideas, easy-to-follow instructions, and ways to adapt kinesthetic prayer to most any situation and “personal limitation.” Kinesthetic prayer can also have profound effects on the prayer life of children and youth. Prayer for People Who Can’t Sit Still is a valuable resource in children’s and youth ministries, helping these action-oriented age groups to find ways to build relationships with God.
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Sexuality And The Jesus Tradition
$35.99Add to cartDiscourse related to sex excites passion and debate, partly because sexuality is a central aspect of what it means to be human. Following up on his recent book on sexuality in the Septuagint, William Loader here explores what the Christian Gospels and related writings have to say about sexuality, how they reflect the faith and social values of their day, and what impact they’ve had on our own.
Sexuality and the Jesus Tradition is thorough in its investigation and compelling in its analyses. Loader examines all of the passages that convey views about sexuality in the Gospels and other first-century literature, including the Gospel of Thomas, and the influence in Paul of the Jesus tradition. Among the interesting topics covered are attitudes concerning lust, perspectives on marriage and divorce, and views about celibacy. Loader shows how, despite the passing of two thousand years and massive social change, these ancient texts contain common issues that we still grapple with today.
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Ordinary Mom Extraordinary God
$14.99Add to cartHarvest House Print On Demand Title
Busy moms need a touch from Jesus. They need a resource that will help them have a closer relationship with Him. This book is a devotional aimed at the deeper issues of the heart and one that will provide a soothing respite amid chaos. Think of it as Oswald Chambers meets Busy Housewife. Writer, speaker, and stay-at-home mom Mary Demuth creatively focuses on the gift of motherhood as she considers: resting quietly in the Lord, even on crazy-busy days; being thankful for the duties as well as the joys of being a mom; offering God a heart to prune so that it can continue to bear good fruit. Personal stories integrated with scriptural truth and probing prayers will help everyday stay-at-home moms remain connected to the most amazing and extraordinary Parent of all parents.
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Daughters Of Imani Bible Studies (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Add to cartDaughters of Imani: Christian Rites of Passage for African American Young Women by Rev. Richelle White, the creator of a comprehensive mentoring program for African American girls ages 8-18 that ran for nine years at a prominent African American church. This Planning Guide will provide step-by-step guidelines for setting up a mentoring and rites of passage program for your church. The curriculum in the Planning Guide will help you bolster self-esteem; encourage peer, family, and community interactions; explore career development; and address topics that impact the survival of the 21st century African American female. Eight multiple-session Bible lessons that focus on life concerns and feature female biblical characters are also available in Daughters of Imani Bible Study for Young Women by Rev. Richelle White and Rev. Tamara Lewis. Additionally, Daughters of Imani: Celebration of Women by Rev. Tamara Lewis lifts up the lives and contributions of eighteen historical and contemporary women. This complete package will give you everything you need to build up the faith of your church’s young women!
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Jeremiah
$50.99Add to cartThe Abingdon Old Testament Commentaries provide compact, critical commentaries on the books of the Old Testament for the use of theological students and pastors. The commentaries are also useful for upper-level college or university students and for those responsible for teaching in congregational settings. In addition to providing basic information and insights into the Old Testament writings, these commentaries exemplify the tasks and procedures of careful interpretation, to assist students of the Old Testament in coming to an informed and critical engagement with the biblical texts themselves.
Jeremiah has a reputation for being one of the most difficult books in the Bible to read. Despite its dense and jumbled appearance, Stulman shows that Jeremiah is far more than a random accumulation of miscellaneous materials. Jeremiah is an artistic and symbolic tapestry held together by prose seams. In the first commentary to give the prose literature such strong attention, Stulman explains how the prophetic book reenacts the dismantling of Israel’s most cherished social and symbolic systems. In doing so it speaks poignantly of the horrors of war and military occupation, as well as the resultant despair and anger.
Siege and deportation, however, do not signal the end for the people of God. As Jeremiah unfolds, seeds of hope begin to emerge. Such hope asserts that massive wreckage does not nullify God’s love, that oppressive and murderous forces will not ultimately triumph, and that the suffering and sovereign God will sculpt new beginnings out of the ruin of fallen worlds. -
Awakened To A Calling
$13.99Add to cart“For anyone responding to a call to the ministry, this book will be an excellent guide.” –Jimmy Carter, Thirty-ninth President of the United States and Nobel Peace Prize Winner
The Fund for Theological Education (FTE) annually invites our nation’s premier preachers to address a group of young adults who are considering a vocation in pastoral ministry. As part of the FTE’s honoring of their outgoing president, Dr. James Waits, for his remarkable service, they have collected these superb sermons. These eight sermons on vocation offer an important resource for high school and college students making vocational decisions, for older adults considering vocational changes, and for all who teach and mentor in the area of vocational discernment and who help others sort out a commitment to professional ministry.
The purpose of the Ministry Conference, and the sermons delivered at the event, intersects well with Abingdon’s mission to help form pastors who will serve the church faithfully and effectively. The preachers are highly recognizable and respected individuals who will serve as trusted and wise guides for discerning a ministry vocation. They include Fred Craddock, Walter Brueggemann, Tom Long, Barbara Brown Taylor, and Brad Braxton.
The volume includes an annotated bibliography of publications on ministry as a vocation, and a foreword by Dr. James T. Laney, former Ambassador to South Korea, President of Emory University, and Dean of Candler School of Theology. He is currently a faculty member of Emory’s Center for Ethics. He chairs the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia, is a trustee of the Henry Luce Foundation, and chairs (with Andrew Young) The Faith and The City Program in Atlanta.
