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Christ Present In Faith
$48.331.The Basis For Justifying Faith
2.Faith Formed By Christ
3.The Law And Participation In The “divine Life”
4.Christ And The Believer As One Person
5.”Through Faith One Becomes God”
6.The Presence Of Christ And Sanctification
7.”Simultaneously Righteous And A Sinner”
8.The Christian Struggle
9.The Sighing Of The Spirit
10.Realistic Symbolism And The Union With Christ
11.The Present Christ And The Objective Basis For HolinessAdditional Info
Mannermaa’s revisionist work on justification in Luther’s theology – a notable contribution from one of the most influential Finnish scholars of Luther studies – is now available in English. His book opens up new interpretive questions for historical theology with striking implications for ecumenism, ethics, and spirituality.He writes, “the idea of the divine life in Christ which is present in faith lies at the very center of the theology of the Reformer.” He argues that later Lutheran interpretation of this teaching has portrayed justification as more mechanical and forensic than Luther did, underestimated the extent to which God’s righteousness is also ours, and obscured the radical personal transformation that Luther attributed to justification.
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Faith Of The Founders
$58.31This book traces the religious life of the nation from the time of the Revolution to the deaths of Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. In his portraits of Jefferson, Madison, Franklin, Washington, and Adams, Gaustad carefully considers the developing relationship between church and state in America. Gaustad also follows the trial of diverse religious ideas and communities, as well as chronicles the religious dimensions of daily life for ordinary Americans.
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View In Winter
$23.00Ronald Blythe followed up his famous Akenfield with this book. In it he allows people from all walks of life to reflect in their own words on what it is like to be old. The result is a fascinating and moving series of confidences which we are privileged to share. Whether philosophical, resigned or despairing of their long years, Ronald Blythe discovers in their talk much that helps us understand the natural but isolating effects of old age. The View in Winter provides us with a gentle, perceptive and profound memoir and a deeper understanding of the pattern of our lives.
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Back To The Garden The Marriage The Purpose
$15.61Back to the Garden, the Marriage, the Purpose is the third book in the Back to the Garden purpose series. It is written for those desiring to walk as one in God’s promises for marriage while growing together into a “tag team” for His glory.
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Sacrifice Of Honor
$23.73Shawn Miller, recently widowed from his wife Amanda, is no stranger to tragedy. Twenty-four years ago, his father John Miller, a decorated Vietnam hero, mysteriously died in a car crash. Inspired by his faith, the love of his daughter, and his newfound friendship with a beautiful teacher at his school, Shawn finds a new lease on life, until once again, tragedy occurs. While on a trip to Europe, the plane Shawn is on suddenly gets hijacked by the radical Islamic group al Jihad. Their leader, Muhammad Azeim, the most feared terrorist in the world, has vowed death and destruction to the United States. From a prison camp in Libya to a remote village in the jungles of Africa, Shawn must rely on his faith in God and the love of his family. He is also troubled over one burning question: Is this crisis somehow connected to John Miller’s death? This is the story of one man’s faith, courage, and above all, his quest for the truth.
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Nimrod : Darkness In The Cradle Of Civilization
$41.86The Bible barely mentions his name, but people of antiquity knew him well. Ancient historians recorded substantial information about him. Who was Nimrod? How could such a man be of such importance to today’s believer? God’s history is replete with accounts of His followers suffering terrible persecution. People of today’s world are largely unaware of a lesser-known story, written by the blood of many believers at a time following God’s destruction of the Old World. Nimrod was born into a New World, recently recreated by God. This virgin creation was untainted by the wickedness of the Old World. However, innocence did not last long. Eight people had traveled God’s floodwaters of judgment in the security of His ark, but the curse of sin still tainted their souls. The prince of darkness wasted no time sowing seeds of rebellion in fertile hearts. He handpicked Nimrod to transform the New World into a cauldron of rebellion. The post-flood world began in present-day Iraq. Several cities conquered by Nimrod are still in existence today. The events happening in present-day Iraq are not coincidental. The world will witness more conflict and fulfilled Bible prophecy in this land-until God’s Seed returns to fulfill the ancient prophecy recorded in Genesis 3:15.
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Will Thou Be Made Whole
$15.61The majority of the human race is in bondage of some sort: financial difficulties, weight struggles, addictions, marriage problems, and the list goes on. People are desperate for answers. This book teaches you key biblical principles of walking in freedom in every area of your life. Jesus Christ did not just die for our sins; He paid the ultimate price for us to walk in freedom in Him and to be free to live a life of success and happiness. If He loved us enough to die for us, then why would He not also want us to be happy and enjoy life? We are His precious children, and He wants each of us to live a full life and enjoy it in the process.We start by learning what the Word of God tells us and what the promises are for His children and how to apply them.
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Waters Under The Earth
$20.00The London Times LS described Robert Siegel’s poetry as “unpretentious versatility” like “returning to the mainland after a tour of the islands.” In this latest collection of poems, Siegel brings his remarkable range and technical mastery to bear on the mysteries of creation-wolves, slugs, moles, fireworks, mowing-all through a haunting a weave of mythical themes.
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Tight Squeeze
$18.95Becca Joy is up to her neck in hot water-literally. If soaking in a hot tub could get her out of the tight spot she’s in, Becca could slip through with ease. But when an u unexpected pregnancy brings her child count to an over-whelming five, life begins squeezing the bliss out of Becca Joy.
Becca needs some breathing room. So when her best friend Allie comes to two for a weekend visit, the two soul mates decide to escape for a pampered rest in luxurious Palm Springs, California. But what they thought would be merely a time of rejuvenation turns into so much more.
Mom-lit at its best, this brief escape from reality takes you on a journey of the heart. With humor and honesty, it lifts you out of the daily shuffle and then gently brings you back home again-happy to be there.
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Always Open : Being An Anglican Today
$19.92Seventy million assorted individuals comprise a church family that is renowned for its rich diversity. Christians of all shades of belief together make up the Anglican Communion, a fellowship of churches that extends around the world and includes the Episcopal Church in the United States. At its best, the spirit of openness that marks this fellowship is a sign of openness to the Holy Spirit. Few Anglicans would presume to have “arrived” spiritually, and the door is always open to all who are seeking God.
Whether you are a “cradle” Episcopalian or are exploring the denomination, Always Open is an excellent introduction to Anglican beliefs and practices. Down-to-earth and good humored, Always Open explains the essentials of the Anglican approach to authority, the Bible, social and moral questions, dialogue with people of other faiths, and much, much more.
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25 Unbelievable Years 1945-1969
$16.45“… a brief, readable course in modern world geography and political history . . . puts the Pope, Billy Graham, the World Council of Churches, the world pentecostal movement, the population explosion, Mao Tze Tung and Biafra into a single picture, and tells us with hard statistics what has happened to Christianity and the World Christian Mission . . . . Illuminates crucial issues no one else is even thinking about . . . . a brilliant piece of work.” -C. Peter Wagner
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Grace Awakening Workbook (Workbook)
$14.99The Grace Awakening called all Christians to wake up and reject living in such legalistic, performance-oriented bondage. The God of the universe has given us an amazing, revolutionary gift of grace and freedom. This freedom and grace set us apart from every other “religion” on the face of the earth.
Now, in this ground-breaking Workbook, filled with questions, exercises, journaling ideas, and scriptures to explore, Charles Swindoll teaches you how to start living a grace-filled life. Freedom and joy-not lists and demands and duties-await all who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Pen And A Path
$21.95A Pen and a Path is a hands-on, practical resource for people who want to explore their relationship with God through writing. Unlike other books that focus on writing itself, Sarah Stockton focuses on the discoveries made–about one’s self and about God–through meditation and creative journaling. A Pen and a Path is a book for anyone who wants to explore where God has been present in the various experiences of their life, past and present. Stockton, a spiritual director and writing teacher, walks readers through thirty-five separate topics, which can be read and worked on in order or in any sequence of interest to the reader. Topics explored include religious understandings such as how God is envisioned, how religious training formed (or didn’t form) the reader, and how we envision ourselves as spiritual beings. Other chapters explore life stages: childhood, teenage years, elder years, as well as marriage, parenting, and sexuality. Focusing on emotions such as grief, shame, anger, and loneliness, as well as feelings about work provide readers with the opportunity to explore nearly any aspect of their life of faith.
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Preaching Parables To Postmoderns
$33.33Preface
1.Postmodernity
The Nature Of Change
The Premodern And Modern Ages
The Postmodern Experiment
Characteristics Of Postmodernity
2.Parables: A Window Of Truth For Postmoderns
Definition Of Parable
Relationship Of Jesus’ Parables To The Hebrew Tradition
The Purpose Of The Parable
Characteristics Of The Parables Of Jesus
Interpreting The Parables For Preaching
Steps In Developing The Homiletical Text
Preaching Parables To A Postmodern Age
3.A Study Of Parables For Sermon Preparation
Parable One: The Sower (Matthew 13:1-23)
Parable Two: The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 18:21-35)
Parable Three: Laborers In The Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16)
Parable Four: Talents (Matthew 25:14-30)
Parable Five: The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)
Parable Six: The Friend At Midnight (Luke 11:1-13)
Parable Seven: The Rich Fool (Luke 12:13-14)
Parable Eight: The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:1-32)
Parable Nine: The Persistent Widow (Luke 18:1-8)
Parable Ten: The Pharisee And The Tax Collector (Luke 18:9-14)
Conclusion
4.Four Sermons
Sermon One: The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 18:21-35)
Sermon Two: Talents (Matthew 25:14-30) Sermon Three: The Good Samritan (Luke 10:25-37)
Sermon Four: The Prodigal Son (Luke 15-11-32)Notes
Bibliography
IndexAdditional Info
Stiller argues that Jesus’ parables, through their narrative, personal, and oral dimensions and reversal of expectations, provide unique access to Christianity for those whose experience and hopes we label “postmodern.”Aligning contemporary scholarship with today’s cultural assumptions, Stiller offers preachers a working knowledge of postmodern sensibilities, an understanding of the parable genre, an analysis of ten parables, and a sample of how one might preach them effectively.
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Love Supreme : A History Of The Johannine Tradition
$33.33Prologue
1.Root Conflict
2.Disciples Of The Beloved Community
3.The Spiritual Gospel
4.In Those Parts
5.Love In Extremis
6.A King Of Shreds And Patches
7.EpiloguesAbbreviations
Notes
Bibliography
Index Of Ancient SourcesAdditional Info
Callahan suggests that scholars have wrongly placed the sequence and therefore the importance of the works collectively known as the Johannine tradition – the Gospel of John and the Johannine Epistles. His proposal includes literary, theological, and historical analysis as he argues for the reevaluation of a significant part of the biblical canon.Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Gabriels Horn : Readers Theater For Advent
$9.93Looking for something fresh and creative for the Advent season? Here’s a charming set of five lighthearted plays that’s sure to engage audiences and set the holiday spirit while remaining focused on the scriptural message. Written in whimsical rhyming verse, the scenes detail the prophecies of the Messiah and the story of the Incarnation through the interaction of three angels (Gabriel, Wonderful, and, Marvelous) with several biblical characters.
Congregations of any size will find these sketches easy to use — only a small cast is needed, and the readers’ theater format means no extensive costuming or staging is required.
Scenes include:
* Gabriel’s Horn (Last Sunday of Pentecost)
* The Honeymooners (Advent 1)
* The Cleanup Crew (Advent 2)
* The Reading Club (Advent 3)
* Step Up To The Plate (Advent 4)Two of the angel characters reappear after a 33-year “vacation” in “M.I.H. — Missing In Heaven,” an Easter verse drama (also written by Frank Ramirez) included in the CSS anthology Roll Back The Stone.
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Beastly Christmas : A Comedy For All Ages
$13.68Centering around the theme of the familiar song “The Friendly Beasts,” this intriguing program depicts what the animals who witnessed Jesus’ birth might really have been thinking — if they had human minds. There’s humorous interplay among camels, sheep, cows, and the donkey that carried the pregnant Mary as they share their unique perspective on the nativity. This complete presentation allows many different parts of the congregation to participate; speaking roles can be performed in a readers’ theater format by adults or youth, young children can portray the humans at the manger in a silent tableau, and musical selections allow the choir to be involved as well. A special feature is more than 70 reproducible drawings that can be projected for audience viewing. (Purchase of this book includes access to a downloadable PowerPoint file for use in performances.) This adaptable drama is ideal for use not only in church settings, but also in schools or for children’s programs.
A five-copy package of supplementary coloring books for young children based on the imagery in the PowerPoint file is also available.
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Night Before : Two Christmas Eve Services With Childrens Sermons
$17.43Comprised of two compelling services plus a pair of delightful children’s messages, this complete set of Christmas Eve resources provides everything you need to create a special worship experience that your congregation will remember long after the holiday decorations have been stored away.
A Christmas Gift contemplates Christmas Eve’s mixture of madness and magic through a creative weaving together of carols, prayers, scripture readings, and several brief meditations. By highlighting some of the diverse moments, memories, and traditions that contribute to the gift of Christmas, this worship service evokes the powerful mystery and miracle of the nativity.
O Come, Emmanuel is a moving candlelight service which utilizes the ancient antiphons of Advent to explore the longing behind our search for the Messiah. As the service unfolds, the singing and reading of each antiphon leads worshipers to reflect on the hopes and desires that bring us to Bethlehem, culminating in the joyful announcement that God has come among us. The service employs two readers and a solo quartet, along with congregational singing of several traditional hymns. An original choral arrangement of the Christmas antiphon is included.
Two inspiring messages for the “children’s moment” are also included. Featuring an interactive, conversational style that involves young people, these lessons can be used with either service or separately. One message helps children think about where Jesus might be in their town or neighborhood if he were born today, while the other celebrates how Christ’s birth draws us all together.
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More Services For The Advent Wreath Cycle B
$18.68The Advent wreath is a powerful symbol that draws the attention of worshipers to the coming of Christ — past, present, and future. But it can be a challenge to link this traditional element of Advent worship to the rest of the service, especially for those who follow the lectionary. Building on his successful volume Services For The Advent Wreath, Robert Jarboe offers a wide selection of adaptable resources for any size congregation that firmly place the Advent candles in the context of the day’s scripture readings. There are complete orders of service based on each Cycle B lectionary text for every Sunday in Advent, as well as Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Each service is conveniently formatted, with reproducible sheets that can be given to participants as well as bulletin inserts with congregational readings. It’s everything you need to make this important symbol a centerpiece of the worship celebration — all in one place!
Each service includes:
* litanies
* scripture readings
* prayers
* an original musical introitAdd to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Lectionary Preaching Workbook Series 8 Cycle B
$62.43The challenge of creating a fresh, incisive sermon every Sunday can sometimes seem overwhelming — but if you have the all-new edition of CSS’ acclaimed Lectionary Preaching Workbook at your fingertips, you’ll never feel that way again! With penetrating reflections on Cycle B lectionary passages and a thorough discussion of preaching themes plus a treasure trove of supporting illustrations, this comprehensive volume is the perfect starting point for your weekly homiletic research. Carlos Wilton combines a scholar’s deep insight into the biblical texts with a pastor’s practical understanding of how to make them come alive for the people in your pews, and his astute commentary is sure to stimulate your thought process and provide plenty of seeds for developing messages with maximum impact. A handy, easy-to-use sermon planning template is also included to facilitate the process of building your sermon. The Lectionary Preaching Workbook is an indispensable tool that helps you to powerfully proclaim God’s Word while getting the most out of your limited preparation time.
Each Sunday’s material includes:
? a listing of applicable Revised Common, Roman Catholic, and Episcopal lectionary texts
? a theme for the day
? commentary on the Old Testament, New Testament, and Gospel lessons
? possible preaching approaches
? a pastoral prayer
? numerous illustrations to flesh out the message
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Lectionary Worship Aids Series 7 Cycle B
$29.93Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path. (Psalm 119:105)
Coming up with fresh, meaningful worship material each Sunday that illuminates scripture and preaching themes is a pressure-filled responsibility. That’s why busy pastors and worship leaders will love this all-new edition of a perennial CSS favorite. It’s an easy-to-use reference offering several prayers relating to the assigned scriptural passages for every Sunday and major observance in Cycle B of the Revised Common Lectionary. For each First Lesson, Second Lesson, and Gospel text there’s a call to worship, a collect, a prayer of confession, and suggested hymns. Supplemental material includes alternate verses for several familiar hymns, as well as an anointing service, a communion and feetwashing service, and a lamentation service for the anniversary of 9/11. This complete collection offers a wide selection of practical aids for creating sincerely reverent, thematically unified worship experiences in which hymns, prayers, and scripture all work together to dance in and around God’s Word.
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Why Did Jesus Die
$11.18What really motivated the main characters in the events surrounding Jesus’ death? Was Judas merely a pragmatic man dealing with the unpleasant realities of everyday life in an occupied land? Was Herod an honorable leader of the Hebrew people who was concerned with saving lives? Was Pontius Pilate a talented and efficient representative of Rome who was simply trying to keep the peace? Or did they all intentionally participate in the wrongful execution of an innocent man?
Written in an easy-to-present format, this fascinating drama series will have your congregation pondering how they would answer these and many other questions. Six biblical characters come to life in new and revealing ways as they take the witness stand in a contemporary grand jury inquiry into the meaning of Jesus’ death. While attempting to explain their thoughts and actions, Judas, Caiaphas, Herod, Pilate, Mary Magdalene, and Peter face intense questioning by a state’s attorney. The innovative grand jury approach makes audiences active participants in the drama, as they are challenged to determine the true significance of the crucifixion.
Why Did Jesus Die? is an enlightening six-part resource that’s perfect for weekly Lenten worship, but it can also be easily used as a single dramatic production. Several thought-provoking questions relating to each witness’s testimony are provided to spark follow-up discussion, and a closing argument by the state’s attorney summarizes the evidence pointing to Jesus’ innocence ? and our sinful guilt.
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Roll Back The Stone
$26.18Create memorable services that help worshipers experience the profound sadness of the crucifixion as well as the marvelous joy of the risen Christ with this diverse collection of ready-to-use dramatic material. With ample selections for Lent, Holy Week, and Easter, there’s something special here for congregations of any size or worship style. Copying privileges are included for all segments. Included are:
* A Travesty Of Justice: In The Shadow Of The Cross (Kathy Martz), a series of six meditations in which an unusual assortment of “eyewitnesses” – the thorn, robe, nail, spear, shroud, and stone – tell about their extraordinary encounters with Jesus. Designed for use in Lenten vesper services, these spiritual contemplations examine the events leading up to the crucifixion from a unique perspective. Each user-friendly monologue comes with a brief scripture reading and a prayer.
* Live From Jerusalem (John O. Eby), a short Palm Sunday play that helps audiences envision what it would have been like to be on the scene of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Tying biblical prophecy together with a contemporary view, television-style news anchors and correspondents vividly portray the chaos and uncertainty of the first day of Passover while speculating on how simmering conflicts will be resolved – leaving audiences to ponder the question “What comes next?”
* Maundy Thursday Testimonies (David H. Covington), a brief set of dramatic readings depicting the Passion events and their meaning from the viewpoint of four characters: Mary Magdalene, Thomas, Judas, and Peter. An excellent vehicle for members to participate in worship, these moving monologues provide an especially powerful contribution to the Maundy Thursday service.
* God On Trial, Or…? (John O. Eby), a courtroom drama for Good Friday which portrays Jesus’ trial before Pilate ? with the novel twist of Beelzebub as the prosecutor, questioning several witnesses who level accusations against Jesus. While it is ostensibly Jesus who is on trial, it gradually becomes clear that everyone else (including all of us) is actually on trial before him ? giving new and deeper meaning to Christ’s plea, “Father, forgive them, for they do not understand what they are doing!”
* Sons Of Thunder (Carol Secord), a brief Good Friday sketch in which James and John struggle to come to grips with the stark reality of the crucifixion. As they bitterly lash out in anger and frustration at those who abandoned Jesu
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Hey Joseph
$16.18Create stimulating, family-oriented Lenten worship that captivates the imagination with this engaging “dramily” series. Six humorous sketches, interwoven with brief homilies highlighting key points, update the familiar Old Testament story of Joseph and his brothers for contemporary audiences ? providing an instructive and entertaining resource for midweek programs. Additional messages and dramas for Holy Week and Easter Sunday shift the focus to Jesus’ suffering, death, and resurrection.
By touching on such universal experiences as family squabbles, sibling rivalry, parental favoritism, jealousy, hatred, false accusations, reconciliation, trust, and healing, Hey Joseph! is certain to resonate with the people in the pews. It offers pastors, worship leaders, and drama groups a thematically unified total package that’s flexible and easy to adapt for any size church. A complete list of simple props is included, along with helpful illustrations for constructing “Joseph’s Granary,” which may be stocked with food donations for local pantries.Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Church Safety And Security
$18.68(with John M. Edie, Dennis K. Lewis, Edward L. Spain & Donna M. Washburn)
The church has always been regarded as a safe haven – a spiritual sanctuary where people can come to worship God free from worries about violence or unethical behavior by those involved in church ministry. But our culture is changing, and church leaders can no longer assume that “it won’t happen in my church.” Like the rest of society, churches need to ensure the safety and security of their facility, staff, and worshipers.
This book provides a wealth of practical information on preparing for and responding to the challenges of a dangerous world. Robert Cirtin draws on more than two decades of law enforcement and investigative experience, and with his team of professionals outlines a “how-to” approach full of specific proactive steps churches can take to protect themselves and reduce the risk of costly lawsuits. Church Safety And Security is a must-have resource for anyone participating in or preparing for church leadership.
Topics covered include:
? Utilizing background screening to protect your congregation
? Safety and security issues for church-run preschool and day care programs
? Preparing for and responding to medical emergencies
? How to deal with issues pertaining to child abuse
? Legally mandated responsibilities of church staff members
? How to utilize security/surveillance cameras in the church facility
? Organizing a church security officer program
? Effectively coping with intruders
? Responding to violent acts when they occur
? How to conduct a thorough investigationAdd to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Regaining The Power Of Youth At Any Age
$14.99Regaining the Power of Youth at Any Age features a scientifically based program that will guide you to a higher level of physical and mental fitness that you may have believed impossible to attain.
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Gathering Of Memories
$22.48Harvest House Print On Demand Title
Her heart was fragile from too much pain–would her defenses push Ross away? Ross felt panicked. His words had hurt her. It surprised him, given the way she handled the harsh circumstances of her life. First her mother’s death. Then her father’s. Then losing the land. Was his compassion for the vulnerable young woman turning to love? And if it was love, what would he do now? “Please God,” he prayed. “Help me. Show me.” A poignant tale about love fulfilled, this book will capture the hearts and minds of romantics everywhere.
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Long Road Home
$18.73Harvest House Print On Demand Title
He had been sure God would heal her. He had prayed so hard. What kind of God would do this? “She can’t be dead!” the young pastor cried as he looked down at the still, white face of his new bride. Blinded by bitterness, Paul Cameron leaves his church and flees to a logging camp deep in the north woods of Wisconsin. There he wrestles with his loss–unable to get Corrine out of his mind and unwilling to make peace with God. When a falling tree crushes his legs, Paul can run no further. Broken now in body as well as spirit, he must face his own heart as he encounters the love of God in the patient care of his nurse, Abigail Finlayson. This book touches shattered dreams with God’s faithfulness and the possibility of new love in this turn-of-the-century romance.
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Place Called Home
$22.48As the dim lights of the train station faded, Christine Bennett wondered if she would ever see home again. With the death of her grandfather, her only living relative, Christine experienced a deep loneliness she’d never felt before. The words of his will rang in her ears: “In the event of my granddaughter’s death, everything will go to Vince Jeffers.” Jeffers had watched her with an evil, self-satisfied loll that made her shiver. Now, afraid of what might happen, she was obeying a note she had received saying she was in danger and must leave town immediately. After escaping to the small community of Baxter, Christine begins to piece together a new life. The love she finds there, along with newfound faith, sustains her as she faces the threat of danger.
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Growing Closer To God
$16.23Harvest House Print On Demand Title
For every Christian who wants to know God more intimately, here is a practical Bible study designed to help any believer deepen his or her walk with God. The reader will learn about God’s ways, His purposes and plans–and His intimate love for every child of His.
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Hell Under Fire
$28.55What is the final destiny of those who don’t believe in Christ? Combatting resurgent universalism and annihilationism, these esteemed contributors (e.g., Daniel Block, Gregory Beale, Sinclair Ferguson, J.I. Packer) insist that the biblical position remains clear and unambiguous.
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Soul Searching : The Religious And Spiritual Lives Of American Teenagers
$140.00Winner of the 2006 Christianity Today Book Award for Christianity and Culture Description
In most discussions and analyses of American teenage life, one major topic is curiously overlooked–religion. Yet most American teens say that religious faith is important in their lives. What is going on in the religious and spiritual lives of American teenagers? What do they actually believe? What religious practices do they engage in? Do they expect to remain loyal to the faith of their parents? Or are they abandoning traditional religious institutions in search of a new, more “authentic” spirituality?
Answering these and many other questions, Soul Searching tells the definitive story of the religious and spiritual lives of contemporary American teenagers. It reports the findings of The National Study of Youth and Religion, the largest and most detailed such study ever undertaken. Based on a nationwide telephone survey of teens and their parents, as well as in-depth face-to-face interviews with more than 250 of the survey respondents, Soul Searching shows that religion is indeed a significant factor in the lives of many American teenagers. Chock full of carefully interpreted interview data and solid survey statistics, Soul Searching reveals many surprising findings. For example, the authors find that teenagers are far more influenced by the religious beliefs and practices of their parents and other adults than is commonly thought. They challenge the conventional wisdom that many teens today are “spiritual seekers.” And they show that greater teenage religious involvement is significantly associated with more positive adolescent life outcomes.
Soul Searching reveals the complexity of contemporary teenage religious life, showing that religion is widely practiced and positively valued by teens, but also de-prioritized and very poorly understood by them, yet significant nonetheless in shaping their lives. More broadly, Soul Searching describes what appears to be a major transformation of faith in the U.S., away from the substance of historical religious traditions and toward a new and quite different faith the authors call “Moralistic Therapeutic Deism.”Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Angels On Assignment
$16.99In this intriguing book, Roland Buck describes his personal encounters with angels and what the Bible tells us about these messengers of God. You’ll find out how God’s messengers impact your own life and how God is using angels to help usher in the great end-times harvest of souls before the return of Jesus. As you become aware of the remarkable role of these messengers of God, you’ll gain increased faith and confidence in God’s plan for your life, for the ministry of believers, and for the salvation of multitudes of people leading to the second coming of Christ.
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Majestic Bible Tabs Foil Edged
$6.99Reference Bible passages quickly and easily, enhancing your study time.
Fashionable NEW designs
Easy instructions and placement guide
High-quality permanent pre-cut adhesive tabs
Book titles printed on both sides of tabs
Special utility tabs included
Can be displayed on peg/hook or on a shelf/counter
Mark your own Life VerseAdd to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Majestic Bible Tabs Traditional
$6.99Reference Bible passages quickly and easily, enhancing your study time.
Fashionable NEW designs
Easy instructions and placement guide
High-quality permanent pre-cut adhesive tabs
Book titles printed on both sides of tabs
Special utility tabs included
Can be displayed on peg/hook or on a shelf/counter
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Take N Play Anywhere Tic Tac Toe
$16.95CLASSIC GAME Enjoy the simple game of Tic-Tac-Toe wherever you go
TRAVEL FRIENDLY Take N Play Anywhere games are perfect for on the go with large pieces and magnetic game boards
COMES WITH EVERYTHING YOU NEED Magnetic pieces all fit nicely into the magnetic tin game board
PERFECT FOR KIDS–Features big playing pieces that are easy for kids to use and hard for kids to lose
ENTERTAINMENT ANYWHERE Use at home or take in the car, to the doctor s office, grandma s house, or anywhere else to always have something to do
The classic tic-tac-toe game in magnetic, travel-size form!
For 2 players, ages 4 and up
Includes 6 X Magnets, 6 O Magnets, 10 Red Magnetic Markers, 10 Blue Magnetic Markers, Die, Magnetic Game Board, Rules
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Take N Play Anywhere Checkers
$16.95FUN GAME–Use the magnetic pieces to play checkers
PERFECT FOR KIDS–Features big playing pieces that are easy for kids to use and hard for kids to lose
TRAVEL FRIENDLY Take N Play Anywhere games are perfect for on the go with large pieces and magnetic game boards
ENTERTAINMENT ANYWHERE Use at home or take in the car, to the doctor s office, grandma s house, or anywhere else to always have something to do
COMES WITH EVERYTHING YOU NEED Magnetic pieces all fit nicely into the magnetic tin game board
The classic checkers game in magnetic, travel-size form!
For 2 players, ages 5 and up
Includes 12 Red Magnetic Checkers, 12 Black Magnetic Checkers, Magnetic Game Board, Rules
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Majestic Bible Tabs Foil Edged
$6.99Reference Bible passages quickly and easily, enhancing your study time.
Fashionable NEW designs
Easy instructions and placement guide
High-quality permanent pre-cut adhesive tabs
Book titles printed on both sides of tabs
Special utility tabs included
Can be displayed on peg/hook or on a shelf/counter
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Wide Wide Circle Of Divine Love
$29.00The issue of religious pluralism has become a focal point of discussion in our post-9/11 world and in this book Old Testament scholar Eugene March seeks to help us understand this pluralism in the context of current biblical scholarship. March hopes the book will “bring research and experience together to enable the understanding and practice of genuine tolerance founded upon a positive appreciation for God’s providential gift of religious pluralism.”
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Kingdom Authority : The Journey To Becoming A Person Of Authority
$19.98Discover God’s plan for delegating His authority to ordinary people enabling them to fulfill their God-appointed destiny.
We instinctively yearn to walk in a place of authority, in a place of power. And so we should-we were created in God’s image, and we bear His authoritative likeness deep in our spirit. Yet many of us never seem to discover the fullness and the power of the God-image that we bear. Our family relationships are in disarray; we never really experience any kind of power in the spiritual realm; we seem stuck in a negative job situation. We feel powerless to bring positive change into our lives. Why? Because we have not learned how to live in a way that releases God’s authority in our personal lives. In Kingdom Authority, you will discover the biblical principles that will enable you to fulfill your destiny as a person of authority. As you apply God’s authority principles, you can expect to see a release of His power in your life.
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Prayz In The Garden
$16.86Prayz in the Garden is not just a book. It is a call. This book was possible because my ex-wife was given a vision of me when I was dying from a drug overdose. I was literally prayed back to life-truly an Elijah story. Prayz in the Garden is a place: where we give back that hour in the garden where we can water the Lord where dreams come true where the cost has been counted where we belong as holy priests where there are divine prayers and agony in worship where deep spiritual healing and cleansing are found where there is unified freedom in diversity Best of all, it is a place in which we had always believed as children and as adults we have hoped. It is He who placed eternity in our hearts and gave light to all who came into the world. In the garden we shall find the heart and call of God. In deep union at the master’s table we shall find purpose, for it is only at His table that it can be found. It is a lamentation in which the Father is bestowing upon us. Your Shepherd in Christ, Li’l Drummer Boy
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Why Left Behind Should Be Left Behind
$19.36The Left Behind books have swept across the Christian world. But is the message they contain about the end of the world true to the teaching of the Bible? Many Christians believe that it is not. Why Left Behind Should Be Left Behind puts Left Behind beliefs under the biblical microscope and discovers that they distort the true Christian message. It also presents an alternative theology of the End Times that is biblical and rational, in a simple but not simplistic style. It will help you understand this important subject. Comments about the earlier edition: “It is extremely readable and lucid, making sense of a very difficult subject” (Carolyn Owen, Editor). “There is no sensationalism here, just careful exegesis of relevant Bible passages” (New Life). “It is an excellent introduction to the whole subject of the end times” (Evangelical Action).
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Eternity : To Be Or Not To Be
$26.23This essay is addressed to both children and adults, for neither heaven nor hell discriminates against either. From childhood to old age, one is held accountable for one’s actions. The TEN COMMANDMENTS herein displayed were further amplified (adjutants featured) to score the extreme importance of GOD’S desire for US, HIS CHILDREN, to walk in HIS ways. A burden hereby rests on parents to align their children right while they are still malleable. Our imminent desire is to empty hell and delight to see heaven overflowing with GOD’S children. Only then shall we have the last laugh at our enemy, the devil.
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Great Words Of The Bible
$19.99Solve the puzzle of religious “language” with this guide to understanding biblical and theological expressions. You’ll find thorough, contextualized definitions for 200 technical terms (“predestination,” “rapture”) and everyday words that take on special meaning when used in a Christian framework (“adoption,” “walk”). A welcome addition to your church or personal library.
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Lo Esencial De Atkins – (Spanish)
$12.99Millones de personas en todo el mundo ya han descubierto el Metodo de Nutricion Atkins y los tremendos beneficios conseguidos al controlar el consumo de carbohidratos. Ahora es aun mas facil unirse a esta revolucion, perder el peso deseado, y gozar de perfecta salud siguiendo estos sencillos pasos. Menos cientifica y con un contenido mas practico, esta guia enfoca la esencia del programa de control de peso mas eficaz del mercado, brindando las herramientas y capacitacion necesarias para perder grasa corporal — desechandola A!para siempre! Con respuestas claras y concisas, Lo Esencial de Atkins es ideal para todo aquel en busca de un estilo de vida mas saludable. Y para novatos, es una forma rapida y efectiva para comenzar. Los ya familiarizados con el programa, encontraran tips indispensables sobre que hacer al salir a cenar, al hacer compras, y mucho mas.
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Dry Bones Dancing
$15.99God’s Spirit once took the prophet Ezekiel to a vast valley filled with brittle, parched-dry bones–a potent picture of widespread spiritual dryness. But by the Word of God proclaimed through Ezekiel’s mouth, those piles of bones took on sinew and flesh and skin, then were infused with life-giving, wind-driven breath from the Spirit of God. A sweeping vista of skeletons was turned instead into a force of fired-up warriors ready to do battle for the Lord. A transformation just as dramatic is what God wants to generate in our individual lives today and in the life of His church.
“Dry Bones Dancing” is about escaping religious dryness to move on to true spiritual passion. The results will be an experience of supernatural power and peace in the presence of God as you are invited to go deeper and see God’s character and glory as never before.
Broken . . . Whole
Parched . . . Flourishing
Dry Bones . . . Dancing
Is the landscape of your spirit all too desert-like? Then it’s time for a change. It’s time for a miracle. And God is ready to give it to you.
Author and speaker Dr. Tony Evans boldly declares the truth: God’s people are not meant to dwell in a lifeless valley. But if we are to embrace pure joy and rich passion once again, God requires a humble heart. Evans shows desert-dwellers how to pinpoint what brought them there in the first place–and how to get out.
Experience spiritual nourishment and vitality once again. And get ready…
…to dance
Story Behind the Book
After many years of ministering to Christians burned out by religion and spiritually dry, Tony Evans searched the Scriptures for answers to share with everyone who is seeking to rekindle their passion for God. He found the perfect passage in Ezekiel. Through his study of the story, he bolstered his own spiritual passion, and now he shares it with those seeking to be rebuilt and reenergized by and for God.Add to cartIn stock
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Love Is Patient Love Is Kind Love Never Fails Suction Sign
$6.99It s inspiration that sticks! These small, decorative signs feature messages of encouragement, faith, and hope. Use the suction cup to adhere to a bathroom mirror, kitchen backsplash, or bedroom window. Stick in locations throughout the home, or even car, to serve as constant, positive reminders throughout the day.
Features the Sentiment “Love Is Patient Love Is Kind Love Never Fails”
Sign is constructed from high density fiberboard (HDF) wood
Includes suction cup for displaying on mirrors, tile, windows, etc.
Proudly made in the USA, in the heart of Ohio’s Amish Country
Size: 5″W x 3.5″H x 0.25″D
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Guarding The Local Church
$14.99We are living in a day and age when the church is under attack. Dick Iverson speaks to us from his own experience about the dangers that face overseers of the church. He shares stories from his own life, and chronicles some of the failures and successes of his early years of ministry. He also details how to discern between ministers who truly love the church and those who are ministering for their own gain.
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Can We Do That
$14.99Andy Stanley and Ed Young–two of America’s most innovative church leaders–put their minds and hearts together to deliver one of the most dynamic tools for ministry this year. In this book you will find twenty-four exciting practices to help your church communicate Christ to the world–without compromising who and what God has called you to be. In this practical book you’ll learn things like how to partner with current church attenders to reach the unchurched, how to create a place where kids can take their parents to learn, how to provide real community through small groups, and much more.
Not only will this book tell you what has worked in North Point Community and Fellowship Church, but will inspire you to identify and create the best practices for your own ministry as you reach out to those in your community and church who are searching for solid answers to the most important questions of life. –This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Jesus The Life (Student/Study Guide)
$8.99NAVPress Publishers Print On Demand Title
An excellent resource for new and growing believers, this book focuses on readers’ fundamental relationship with Jesus rather than technical details of how to study or interpret the Bible. Participants don’t need an extensive church or religious background to get started; mature believers and small-group leaders will find this short, easy-to-use study the perfect launching pad for intentional discipleship.
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Brain Tattoos : Creating Unique Brands That Stick In Your Customers’ Minds
$18.99Effective branding depends on the ability to leave a lasting (and positive) impression in the mind of the target audience. Brain Tattoos offers a practical approach — no complicated theories, marketing jargon, or unnecessary babble — that lets any business take its brand to the next level. Packed with tools that help readers identify their brand’s purpose, personality, promise, and point of difference, Brain Tattoos will help readers: * Develop the courage to break the mold and become truly distinct * Discover ways to enlist customers and others as “brand ambassadors” * Grasp their brand’s essence * Master brand building on any scale in any industry * Learn how to identify and use the most effective methods of brand communication * Learn how to leverage limited resources creatively Filled with creative ways to maximize market impact, Brain Tattoos is a true “how-to” book written with in-the-trenches business and marketing people in mind.
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Disruptive Grace
$38.99Among the studies of Karl Barth’s thought, no other work covers, as this one does, the areas of political, doctrinal, and ecumenical theology in single compass. Written by a leading Barth scholar, Disruptive Grace is unique not only for its range of study, depth of insight, and accuracy of presentation, but also for the way it displays the heart as well as the mind of the great Swiss pastor and theologian.
Each of the book’s three main sections consists of five major essays. Part 1 relates Barth to contemporary issues of social justice, war, and peace. Part 2 covers christology, pneumatology, the Trinity, scriptural interpretation, and the question of universal salvation. Part 3 discusses the Reformed tradition as Barth understood it in relation to Roman Catholicism, Lutheranism, modern liberalism, evangelical conservatism, and the postliberal theology of the contemporary Yale school. The book concludes with a meditation on the saving significance of Christ’s death, a theme that runs throughout the book.
The result of more than twenty-five years of intensive Barth research, this volume provides scholars, teachers, and students with a thorough discussion of the twentieth century’s most significant Christian thinker.
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Holy Spirit
$17.00In this brief volume, Mateen Elass provides a lucid explanation of the identity and work of the Holy Spirit, the Spirit’s relationship to the living and written Word, and the Spirit’s role in the church and the world. This engaging study will help open new windows of understanding about the Holy Spirit and illustrate how true spirituality is the work of the Holy Spirit. Ideal for individual or group study, this volume provides insights that will allow readers to discover the Holy Spirit’s importance to our Christian experience.
The Foundations of Christian Faith series was established to enable readers to learn about theology in ways that are clear, enjoyable, and meaningful. Each volume examines the doctrines of Christian faith and stimulates readers not only to think more deeply about their faith but also to lead them to understand their faith in relationship to contemporary challenges and questions
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Real Questions Real Answers About Sex
$19.99Finally! A book that answers the real-life, private questions that Christians are asking about sex – even the questions you’ve been afraid to ask! Real Questions, Real Answers about Sex offers frank, humorous, sensitive, biblically grounded answers for Christians who are looking for more than mere technical advice.
Based on the thousands of questions sent to the editors by Marriage Partnership magazine, Real Questions, Real Answers about Sex is not for the prudish. With signature humor and authentic husband-wife dialogue, Louis and Melissa McBurney tackle the issues that need to be talked about, all within a solid spiritual, psychological, and therapeutic context. With its unique, easy, quick-reference format, this comprehensive guide is an ideal reference for all couples, whether newly engaged, recently married or married for decades.Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Into Gods Presence
$18.99This is a book for Christians who want to learn how to meditate and so draw closer to God. Christian meditation is a deep form of prayer that can lead to direct communion with God, not focused on experiences or requests, but on surrender
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Walk On
$20.61Marney’s journal, written over a span of fourteen years, provides an intimate look into her life and faith. Her daily habit was to spend one to two hours in “quiet time” reading, praying, and meditating. But it was only when she started writing her journal that she realized her strengths and weaknesses of her faith. Her journal entries reflect the spiritual growth that followed. Varying in tone from light-hearted, lyrical, and poetic to serious and somber, her thoughts are always trusting and faithful. Marney applied that unquenchable love of God to daily living, difficult decisions, family life, and ultimately her own impending death. This journal is her legacy that she asked to be shared. This is recommended for slow, reflective reading.
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Cross From A Distance
$29.99Series Preface
Author’s Preface
AbbreviationsIntroduction
Why Address The Topic?
Approach And Method
The Cross At A Distance: God Up Close1. The Cross And The Abolition Of Religion
2. The Necessity Of The Cross
3. The Cross As “The End Of The World”
4. The Cross: Where God Comes Chose
5. The Cross, Resurrection And The Hope Of HumanityBibliography
Index Of Modern Authors
Index Of Scripture References
Index Of Ancient SourcesAdditional Info
“They brought Jesus to the place called Golgotha. . . . And they crucified him. . . . Some women were watching from a distance.” (Mark 15:22, 24, 40).At the climax of Mark’s Gospel, Jesus of Nazareth is put to death on a Roman cross. The text tells us that, in that lonely hour, a group of women were watching the crucifixion “from a distance.” In a sense, they are given a stance toward the cross that we can share.
In this exploration of Mark’s Gospel, Peter G. Bolt looks at why the cross is so prominent in the narrative, asks what contribution Mark’s teaching can make to our understanding of the atonement, and shows how this teaching can inform, correct and enrich our own preaching of the gospel in the contemporary world. This New Studies in Biblical Theogy volume helps us to stand in wonder before the God who has come close to us in the cross of Jesus Christ and to live in hope for the better things to come.
Addressing key issues in biblical theology, the works comprising New Studies in Biblical Theology are creative attempts to help Christians better understand their Bibles. The NSBT series is edited by D. A. Carson, aiming to simultaneously instruct and to edify, to interact with current scholarship and to point the way ahead.
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Judas : Betrayer Or Friend Of Jesus
$43.331. The Name Of Our Sources
2. The Name And Its Identifying Role
3. The Act Of Judas: The Traditional Point Of View
4. Judas As An Informer
5. Judas As Seen Through The Eyes Of Mark
6. Judas As Portrayed By The Gospel Of Matthew
7. Judas Iscariot In The Writings Of Luke
8. The Fourth Gospel
9. The Death Of Judas
10. Theologians And Judas Iscariot
11. Judas As Seen By Jewish InterpretersAdditional Info
This fascinating books sifts the evidence and startlingly concludes that in the earliest sources Judas was not a traitor. While the name Judas Iscariot evokes horror among many people, Klassen argues persuasively that Judas may have meant no harm in handing over Jesus to the religious authorities. The book traces the ways in which Judas is portrayed by the four writers of the gospels, showing how the picture was increasingly demonized as the later gospels were written.This is the most important study in English of Judas within the context of first-century Judaism. Klassen shows by rich reference to literature of both the ancient period and later times how the concept of Judas as traitor emerged
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How Christianity Changed The World
$26.99Western civilization is becoming increasingly pluralistic, secularized, and biblically illiterate. Many people today have little sense of how their lives have benefited from Christianity’s influence, often viewing the church with hostility or resentment. This book is a topically arranged Christian history for Christians and non-Christians. Grounded in solid research and written in a popular style, this book is both a helpful apologetic tool in talking with unbelievers and a source of evidence for why Christianity deserves credit for many of the human, social, scientific, and cultural advances in the Western world in the last two thousand years. Photographs, timelines, and charts enhance each chapter. This edition features questions for reflection and discussion for each chapter.
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Christology Of John Owen
$50.00Print on demand title
The Puritans are often accused of being weak on Christology. In this revision of his doctoral dissertation for Westminster Theological Seminary, Richard Daniels shows how wrong that assessment is. He plumbs the depths of John Owen’s views on Christ, covering His person, natures, offices, and states. Dr. Daniels also relates how Owen taught that believers can have personal communion with Christ. This is a masterful work that will be deeply appreciated by readers who love both the Puritans and their theology.Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Bonhoeffer And King
$32.00A study of two of the most significant prophetic leaders in the twentieth century, J. Deotis Roberts’s “Bonhoeffer and King” is an instructive work in theological ethics. This book considers and compares the theological reflections that guided Bonhoeffer’s courageous stand against Nazism and King’s quest for civil rights in America.
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Como Ganarse A La Gente – (Spanish)
$17.99Descripcion (Description): Las relaciones son el epicentro de todas las experiencias positivas en los seres humanos. Desde el momento en que nacemos, las relaciones nos marcan, en nuestras familias, en el campo de juegos, en la escuela y en nuestros trabajos. Maxwell, un comunicador maestro y experto en estudio relacional, hace que el aprendizaje sobre las relaciones sea algo accesible para todos. Los lideres mas sofisticados y los vendedores podran asirse de habilidades que los haran progresar y los novatos en relaciones aprenderan tecnicas que los transformaran en unos verdaderos dinamos de sus relaciones.
Relationships are at the heart of every positive human experience. From the moment of birth, relationships mark us – in our families, on the playground, at school, and in the workplace.
Maxwell, a master communicator and relational expert, makes learning about relationships accessible to everyone. The most sophisticated leaders and salespeople will pick up on skills that will make them even better. And relational novices will learn skills that can transform them into relational dynamos.
Maxwell’s secret is the people principles he teaches. Relationships work and build on five levels: Readiness, Connection, Trust, Investment, and Reward. On each level are principles that will change the way you view interpersonal relationships. Some are intuitive, such as the Mirror Principle: The first person we must examine is ourselves. Others may go against your instincts, such as the Confrontation Principle: Caring for people should precede confronting people. All of them are 100 percent practical!
Maxwell delves into issues that confront us in the workplace, at home, in church, at school – in short, anyplace you find people. And he reveals not only the benefits of developing healthy relationships, but how to actually do it. Working with others is the key to success in every area of life. As Maxwell says, “If you can win with people, you can win!”
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Do They Run When They See You Coming
$22.99Acknowledgements
Foreword By Chap Clark
Chapter 1: Youth Ministry In One Word
Chapter 2: I Thought I Already Had Compassion
Looking At “the Unchurched” Through Diff Erent Eyes
Chapter 3: In The Minds Of Unchurched Students
Why They Think What They Think
Chapter 4: A Rude Awakening
How I Fi Nally Realized That “sharing My Faith” Starts With MY Faith
Chapter 5: Do They Run When They See You Coming?
How To NEVER Reach Students
Chapter 6: Reaching…Not Repelling
Developing A Relational Approach
Chapter 7: Finding Frames
Communicating In A Language They Understand
Chapter 8: Building Bridges
Moving Beyond Everyday Conversations To Sharing The Gospel
Chapter 9: Door-Opening Questions
Nothing Sparks Interest Better Than Well-placed Questions
Chapter 10: Focus On Christ (It’s More Than A Tract)
Sharing Jesus’ Story Simply, Clearly, And Memorably
Chapter 11: The Key To Follow-Up
Getting Them Plugged In
Chapter 12: Outreach In Action: What It Looks Like
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Reaching Out to Unchurched TeenagersFive facts about the unchurched:1. They believe all religions have value.2. They are spiritual, not religious.3. They don’t know what Christianity really is.4. They don’t know what they believe.5. They are looking for something that works.If you want to make an impact on this generation, these are five basic rules you must understand. Author Jonathan McKee writes that by taking the time to learn students’ unique situations you show you care about them as people, not as mission projects.Informative and full of real-life examples, Do They Run When They See You Coming? provides vital information you need to better understand students outside your youth group. Yet this book isn’t a sociological or marketing survey; the tangible guidelines and methods inside help you get into the mind of unchurched students–so you can get to know their hearts. Because, as every youth worker knows, real ministry is always about getting to the heart.Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Defining Moments Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$13.00It’s no secret that what you don’t know can hurt you. In spite of that, we still go out of our way at times to avoid the truth. Men avoid doctors and women deny evidence of adultery. While the truth often hurts, deceiving ourselves will ultimately only worsen the situation. In this nine-part DVD and eight-part companion study guide, we listen in as Jesus introduces some rather perplexing truth to seven individuals who had grown comfortable with their misinformed lifestyles and belief systems. Readers will discover firsthand that the truth can set you free. And for those who have the courage to embrace it, their lives will be changed forever.
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Gift Wrapped By God
$18.00Women who have maintained their sexual purity often ask, Is it really that important for me to wait until I get married? Meanwhile, single women who have been sexually active mourn the loss of their innocence, wishing they could somehow start again.
Women want to protect the purity that is God’s gift to them, and they also long to be loved. This volatile combination makes them vulnerable to temptation. That is why it is vital that women know not only that God wants them to wait, but why God wants them to do so. They need solid reasons, conviction, and a strategy that will prepare them to live out their sexual purity as God intends.
Filled with powerful true stories of hope and healing, Gift-Wrapped by God provides compelling emotional and spiritual reasons for choosing God’s path of sexual purity, as well as practical help for following it. Whether women have held onto their sexual innocence, have become prematurely sexually active, or have had their purity taken by force, they can express and fulfill their desire to come to their wedding day–and live out every day-sexually pure and whole.
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Body Broken : Answering Gods Call To Love One Another
$10.99For those brave writers who attempt to dispense spiritual wisdom from their own experiences, each sentence can be fraught with peril. Those who traffic in their own experiences of God for a public audience run the risk of disclosing too much or too little-having too many answers to be convincing, or not enough to satisfy the hungry reader. What saves Episcopal layman and veteran spiritual writer Benson’s autobiographical musings from becoming routine is his willingness to share his struggles with a specific issue: why is the fellowship of believers broken into so many competing parties? Benson’s desire to understand, respect and honor the faith of other Christians is a powerful force here, animating that which otherwise might have seemed mundane. Reflecting on how difficult it is for even those bound by a mutual faith to seek a common scriptural understanding, Benson comments: “We are not called to explain the Christ; we called to follow the Christ. We are not called to build walls that keep his friends apart from each other; we are called to build the kingdom together.” Alternatively tender, sad, regretful and joyous, Benson offers his tales with the honesty of a man who doesn’t pretend to have all the answers. He brings to the topic a profound, if chastened, sense of God’s presence in his daily life and relationships. Benson’s passion will appeal to many readers seeking a well-crafted meditation on a topic that has persistently bemused Christians of all denominations.
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Fitting End : Making The Most Of A Funeral
$24.99This very practical resource offers a well-informed guide to an aspect of ministry that every single priest or minister will encounter. It is one of the most difficult tasks, yet many embark on it with very little theological or practical training. They will encounter a wide range of beliefs about death and the afterlife in today’s secular society, such as can be seen in the death notices of local newspapers – grandma goes to sleep, is reunited with grandpa, becomes an angel or a star in heaven. They need a resource that equips them to deal sensitively and wisely with the variety of demands that will be made of them in the planning and conduct of funerals and in helping the bereaved to understand that resurrection is God’s response to death’s terrible finality.
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No More Than I Can Bear
$19.36All of us live our lives with a certain vision of what our future will be. In the twists and turns that our journey through life might take, do we ever venture to imagine that the mirror of our lives can so easily be shattered into many painful, piercing shards? How much will God ask us to bear? My story appeals to many audiences and all those who desire to have a personal relationship with the true and living God. Readers will join me on my journey from the “perfect” life, through discovery of betrayal, deceit, adultery, and criminal activity, followed by diagnosis of a life-threatening illness.With honesty and vulnerability, I communicate that there is triumph in every trial and lessons in every mistake. Different choices can be made, and the mighty hand of God can break chains of bondage forged by years of sinful behavior.
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Lose It For Life Workbook (Workbook)
$13.99This companion workbook to Lose It for Life will help participants to better apply the program to their specific situation. It is also ideal for group study, as it will help facilitate meetings for those who want to encourage each other in their journey toward better physical and spiritual health.
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Promise Of His Appearing
$18.75The book of Second Peter has long troubled biblical scholars and interpreters who have disputed its authorship and its claims about the imminent return of Christ. Leithart offers a preterist reading of the epistle, arguing that it describes first-century events rather than the end of history. He maintains orthodoxy, avoiding hyper-preterism, affirming both the real future return of Christ and the epistle’s authenticity.
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Blow The Trumpet In Zion
$43.331.The Continuing Legacy Of Samuel DeWitt Proctor
2.The Sheep And The Goats: Black And Christian In A Global Context
3.From Vision To Action: Principles Of Organizing A Theologically Grounded And Vision-driven Church To Effectively Implement Ministries At The Local, National, And Global Levels
4.Piety And Liberation: A Historical Exploration Of African American Religion And Social Justice
5.Loving God With Our Heart, Soul, And Mind
6.Liberating The Ancient Utterances Of African People
7.The Prophetic Imperative: Reclaiming The Gospel By Speaking Truth To Power
8.Freeing The Captives: The Imperative Of Womanist Theology
9.The Biblical Basis For A Political Theology Of Liberation
10.And The Bible Says: Methodological Tyranny Of Biblical Fundamentalism And Historical Criticism
11.The Priestly Faithful And Prophetically Courageous
12.Running The Race For Future Generations: Can You Handle The Faith Without The Fulfillment?
13.Keep The Pressure On: When You Are The Only One In The Watchtower
14.Communion: An Act Of Revolution And A Call To Solidarity
15.A Prophetic Witness In An Anti-prophetic Age
16.Born To Be A Witness
17.Just Load The Wagon
18.Black Church Leadership In The Age Of AIDS: What Must We Do To Be Saved?
19.At The Table: The Next Generation
20.The Black Church In The Age Of False ProphetsAdditional Info
This volume’s contributors – dynamic and progressive African American church leaders – advocate the prophetic powers of black theology, preaching, and evangelism in support of community and economic development, ministerial and lay leadership, and enhancement of church life.Among the writers are Charles G. Adams, Randall C. Bailey, James H. Cone, James A. Forbes, Jacquelyn Grant, Obery Hendricks, Asa G. Hilliard, Dwight N. Hopkins, Cecil Murray, and Gayraud Wilmore. All were presenters in 2004 at the first Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference, established to reinvigorate the social justice agenda of America’s black churches.
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Like A Thief In The Night
$17.48In response to increasing interest in “the last days” and prophecies about the kingdom, the rapture, antichrists, tribulation, Armageddon, and a thousand-year reign on earth, Dr. Stafford North provides a clear presentation of biblical truth on the subject. Will help anyone who wants to study the pre-millennial view or talk to people who hold pre-millennial beliefs.
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You Didnt Complete Me
$18.99You finally meet “the one” and plan to remain his forever. But what if Mr. Right turns into Mr. Wrong? Sharing the pain of her broken engagement, Harris asks, “Who am I without him?”—and discovers that in Christ she is made whole. Her story will encourage you in your own journey from heartbreak to healing.
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Discovering The New Testament
$49.99Discovering the New Testament combines all the elements you’re looking for in a survey of the New Testament – thorough, sound biblical scholarship, combined with an eye-catching format and a writing style that’s easy to understand.
IN DISCOVERING THE NEW TESTAMENT, YOU’LL FIND:
Objectives defined for each lesson
Personal questions to help you relate the Bible to your life
Sidebars to explain theological points
Keywords identified and defined on each page
Study questions for review of the material
Summary statements at the end of each chapter
Listing of resources for further study at the end of each chapter
An eye-catching format that’s attractive to the eye;
EVERY page is in full colorShort, readable chaptersAdd to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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More Profound Alleluia
$23.99Two questions lie at the heart of this rich, suggestive book: What are the theological implications of worship? and What are the liturgical implications of theology? Convinced that worship and theology are integrally related, the authors of A More Profound Alleluia show in practical terms how liturgy and doctrine fruitfully illuminate each other.
Each chapter pairs an element of the worship service with related Christian teachings, clearly demonstrating how the great doctrines of the faith find their natural expression in the drama of worship and how the liturgy in turn finds its corollary in doctrine. The interrelation of theology and worship is illustrated with anecdotes from congregational life, resources drawn from church history, and themes from novels and films. Each chapter also includes two hymn texts that exemplify orthodox doctrine communicated through song.
A More Profound Alleluia will be a valuable text for courses in theology or worship, will help worship leaders to plan services with greater theological depth, and will enhance worship for Christian believers generally.
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Gods Cleansing Stream (Reprinted)
$12.99God’s Cleansing Stream reveals why every church needs a deliverance ministry and teaches pastors and counselors how they can put one to practical use. Deliverance was originally part of every church, but the rise of self-help programs and the idea of an individual’s ability to change without God’s help edged the church away from God’s Word and power. Instead, deliverance came to be thought of as mere superstition. Now Chris Hayward provides tools for churches to reestablish this effective, proven ministry so that it can liberate captive souls and advance God’s plans in the lives of individuals everywhere.
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Gift Of Grace
$53.33This landmark volume assesses the prospects and promise of Lutheran theology at the opening of a new millennium. From four continents thirty noted and respected contributors not only gauge how such classic themes as grace, the cross, and justification wear today. They also look to key issues of ecumenism, social justice, global religious life, and the impact of contemporary science on Christian belief.
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Becoming A Healthier Pastor
$40.00In this sequel to Creating a Healthier Church, Richardson employs the same methodology to address the roots of personal issues that may hinder pastors’ ability to function effectively as leaders within their congregations, and may in fact cause them deep difficulties. He especially addresses pastors’ own families of origin, a major but often hidden component in how they function emotionally in their congregations. When anxiety arises, unresolved familial issues and old family patterns return, often unhelpfully. Richardson explores these patterns, how they operate in church situations, and how pastors can do their own family-of-origin assessment. His volume will become a standard tool for analysis of patterns in ministerial behavior and developing strong personal effectiveness.
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Kiss Of Heaven (Reprinted)
$17.50Using anecdotes from her own life, Zschech shows how wholehearted love for God provides the impetus for God’s perfect plan to unfold in a Christian’s life. This in turn allows believers to express His love to the world through their gifts.
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God Power And Evil
$48.00The baffling age-old question, if there is a good God, why is there evil in the world? has troubled ordinary people and great thinkers for centuries. God, Power, and Evil illuminates the issues by providing both a critical historical survey of theodicy as presented in the works of major Western philosophers and theologians–Plato, Aristotle, Plotinus, Augustine, Aquinas, Spinoza, Luther, Calvin, Leibniz, Barth, John Hick, James Ross, Fackenheim, Brunner, Berkeley, Albert Knudson, E. S. Brighton, and others–and a brilliant constructive statement of an understanding of theodicy written from the perspective of the process philosophical and theological thought inspired primarily by Alfred North Whitehead and Charles Hartshorne.
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Being Gods Man By Standing Firm Under Pressure (Student/Study Guide)
$10.00How to maintain your godly boundaries even under pressure.
When you’re faced with an imminent threat, your body releases adrenaline. Your heart beats faster. Your muscles tense, and all your senses switch to Go. But what happens when your spiritual well-being is under attack? Do you stand strong in your desire to do God’s will or run for the hills?
The path of faith is tough traveling. Fighting to hold on to God’s purposes under adverse conditions is inconvenient, impractical, and thoroughly unpredictable. Standing firm under pressure reveals our true convictions about God, about everything.
In Being God’s Man by Standing Firm Under Pressure you’ll examine one man named Daniel and his band of brothers who demonstrated how not to compromise under pressure. They didn’t let misfortune, temptation, manipulation, intimidation, or even death shake their faith into compromise. Instead, they faced each new challenging circumstance with courage and trust. As God’s man, you can, too.
Special Features:
*Practical studies facilitate personal encounters with God and other men
*Questions encourage genuine reflection and help build godly convictions
*Real Life case studies show how the truths you discover have worked out in other men’s lives
*Standing Strong section gives you the opportunity to form and express your action steps with God and your groupAdd to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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What On Earth Am I Here For
$4.99An amazing introduction to The Purpose-Driven Life! This trustworthy guide will lead you on a seven day adventure of discovery. By the end of the adventure you will begin to understand God’s purpose for your life and how your life can help fulfill God’s great purpose for all of creation. Let Pastor Warren help you discover your purpose and prepare for eternity!
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Mother Teacher : From The Memoirs Of Lois Callaway Missionary To The Mien P
$18.73Refugees fleeing the communists were crammed into filthy barbed-wire camps in Thailand. The camps were bursting with the sick, the hungry, the dying, and the hopeless. Lois Callaway was an American missionary in Thailand at that time. Yoon Choy Saechao was a young village boy in Laos whose life was forever changed by the Silent War. It was in the stench of the Chiangkham refugee camp that their lives intersected and Yoon Choy found salvation. These two stories have become a singular story of crossing cultures and survival. It is as much a tribute to Lois Callaway as to the Mien people, including Yoon Choy, whom she loved and served. This book details many fascinating missionary experiences of Lois and C.W. Callaway in England, Burma, China, and mainly Thailand from 1946 to 1998.
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Waging War In The Light Of Gods Revelation
$23.73Joshua exercised wisdom when he commanded the sun and moon to stand still. These heavenly lights continued to shine, enabling Joshua to see his enemy and to complete his battle. Joshua knew that if darkness fell upon them while in battle, some of the enemy would escape, regroup, and return. We should consider Joshua’s wisdom when fighting spiritual battles. We should pray for the light of God’s revelation to shine continually while we fight the spiritual battles over our own lives, so that nothing remains hidden and hinders us later. Gain insight on demonic schemes that hinder faith. Eliminate confusion. Replace lies of our enemy with God’s truth. Establish a lasting, intimate relationship with our Lord Jesus. Receive God’s anointing. Conduct spiritual warfare according to biblical truth. Replace fear, guilt, and shame with peace and confidence in Christ Jesus.
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Jealousy Or Envy
$15.28In Jealousy or Envy: Is There a Killer in You? Scriptures and information is made available that will you help to be able to deal with Jealousy and Envy and the persecution that sometimes comes with it. Have you ever been rejected, betrayed or didn’t understand why you were in a particular situation? By reading this book, you can apply scriptures to your situation so that you can gain victory and insight. Jealousy and Envy operates in homes, schools, churches, workplaces, etc. Jealousy and Envy wounds and destroys relationships but there is healing for broken hearts. Love conquers all. We are all unique and there is a divine plan ordained for each of us individually. In this book you will learn the meaning of Jealousy and Envy. .Feelings and emotions associated with Jealousy and Envy. .The reasons why people are jealous and envious. .What Jealous and Envious people do. .8 steps to overcoming Jealousy and Envy .Words of encouragement .And more
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Comunion Y Comunidad Introducc – (Spanish)
$22.99“La vida en comunidad es lo mas esencial de la espiritualidad cristiana, y es la esencia misma del reino de Dios… La espiritualidad cristiana consiste en un nuevo modo de relacionarnos en amor, pues es precisamente esto lo que claramente distingue a la comunidad creyente de cualquier otra comunidad humana”. Al definir asi la espiritualidad cristiana, el Dr. Cassese derriba el obsoleto paradigma que intentaba buscar la perfecta relacion con Dios a traves del aislamiento, de la pura relacion personal e individual con Dios. En particular porque en realidad es en la comunidad donde la espiritualidad se realiza, se prueba, se evalua, crece y se perfecciona. Este libro, por lo tanto, nos ayudara a comprender y vivir la espiritualidad desde la vida cotidiana en comunidad, desde la inter-relacion e inter-accion con nuestros hermanos y hermanas, desde la inmersion profunda en la vida misma.
ENDOSO AL LIBRO COMUNION Y COMUNIDAD
Por Roberto Amparo Rivera, PhD
La iglesia como institucion tradicionalmente ha reflejado en la practica las tendencias y valores de la sociedad en que se desenvuelven. Por eso no es de maravillarse encontrar hoy dia creyentes individualistas y congregaciones que son mas grupos de individuos que comunidades integradas. A pesar de que el amor de Dios, que supuestamente distingue la comunidad, “no busca lo suyo”, los miembros de estas iglesias se preocupan mas de sus propios intereses que del bienestar comunitario. En este estado de cosas, el libro Comunion y comunidad, de Giacomo Cassese, es un grito de alerta y una invitacion a recobrar el sentido comunitario de la fe cristiana.
Hay una opinion generalizada de que la cultura occidental es cada vez mas espiritualista. En este contexto, la espiritualidad se mide en terminos de practicas esotericas de meditacion, ayuno, contemplacion de la naturaleza y lecturas de documentos misteriosos de religiones orientales. La contraparte cristiana percibe la espritualidad solo en su dimension vertical; “el alma en relacion con Dios”, mientras que el resto de la vida no hace ninguna aplicacion a las relaciones diarias con los semejantes.
En marcado contraste, Cassese define espiritualidad como un estilo de relacionarse y de vivir en comunidad. Para los cristianos, afirma el autor, espiritualidad conlleva vivir la vida en su plenitud y con proposito. Solo en la comunion con Cristo nos entendemos como personas de comunidad. Y es a partir de la persona de Crist
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Plunge Student Edition Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99The teenage soul is a thirty machine, always looking, always yearning, always searching for that which is refreshing and filling. Plunge! is designed for teenagers who long to drink, to drink from the W-E-L-L.
Throughout the course of this study , teens will seek out four ways in which their thirst can be satisfied. God’s Work. God’s Energy. His Lordship. His Love. Paperback. Thomas Nelson. A six week study for jr and sr high school students. God is. God does. God loves …YOU! He wants to quench your every thirst, meet your every need. His desire is that you should never thirst again, so come on, some to the W-E-L-L to receive His Work, His Energy, His Lordship and His Love. So what are you waiting for? If you’re feeling thirsty, if you’re spiritually dehydrated – if you know there’s got to be more to faith than what you’re experiencing – then take the PLUNGE! which will lead you through Max Lucado’s best selling books COME THIRSTY! It features: six weeks of material designed to take you to God’s W-E-L-L; 60 short sections of bite sized lessons and scriptures; dozens of Bible verses and quotes to take with you through the day; questions to help you reflect on God’s Word; Space to do your own journaling.Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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3 Views On Eastern Orthodoxy And Evangelicalism
$22.99To some Western evangelicals, the practices of Eastern Orthodoxy seem mysterious and perhaps even unbiblical. Then again, from an Orthodox perspective, evangelicals lack the spiritual roots provided by centuries-old church traditions. Are the differences between these two branches of Christianity so sharp that to shake hands is to compromise the gospel itself? Or is there room for agreement? Are Eastern Orthodoxy and evangelicalism at all compatible?
Yes, no, maybe-this book allows five leading authorities to present their different views, have them critiqued by their fellow authors, and respond to the critiques. Writing from an Orthodox perspective with a strong appreciation for evangelicalism, Bradley Nassif makes a case for compatibility. Michael Horton and Vladimir Berzonsky take the opposite stance from their respective evangelical and Orthodox backgrounds. And George Hancock-Stefan (evangelical) and Edward Rommen (Orthodox) each offer a qualified “perhaps.”The interactive Counterpoints forum is ideal for comparing and contrasting the different positions to understand the strengths and weaknesses of these two important branches of Christianity and to form a personal conclusion regarding their compatibility.
The Counterpoints series provides a forum for comparison and critique of different views on issues important to Christians. Counterpoints books address two categories: Church Life and Exploring Theology. Complete your library with other books in the Counterpoints
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