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5 Love Languages Updated Plus Bonus Content (Revised)
$16.99Over 20 million copies sold!
A perennial New York Times bestseller for over a decade!
Falling in love is easy. Staying in love-that’s the challenge. How can you keep your relationship fresh and growing amid the demands, conflicts, and just plain boredom of everyday life?
In the #1 New York Times international bestseller The 5 Love Languages(R), you’ll discover the secret that has transformed millions of relationships worldwide. Whether your relationship is flourishing or failing, Dr. Gary Chapman’s proven approach to showing and receiving love will help you experience deeper and richer levels of intimacy with your partner-starting today.
The 5 Love Languages(R) is as practical as it is insightful. Updated to reflect the complexities of relationships today, this new edition reveals intrinsic truths and applies relevant, actionable wisdom in ways that work.
Includes the Love Language assessment so you can discover your love language and that of your loved one.
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Discipleship Opportunity : Leading A Great-Commission Church In A Post-Ever
$18.99Help your church thrive in a post-everything world.
The world is a very different place from what it was just a few years ago. Today’s post-everything world is arguably more divisive, political, indifferent, and impatient than ever. While many believe that the best course of action is to find a way back to how things used to be, is that actually the best way forward?
Given the many ways that our world has changed, it’s time for Christian leadership strategies to change, and for churches to approach making disciples, evangelism, and preaching differently than yesterday. The Discipleship Opportunity is a powerful tool for church leaders seeking to navigate the challenges of our rapidly evolving, post-pandemic, post-Christian, and post-everything world. In this helpful resource, Daniel Im equips readers with practical ways to:
*reach those who are spiritually asleep in your church and community,
*disciple your church to know Jesus deeply, and
*preach differently in today’s post-everything world.Discern your church’s path forward by learning how to diagnose which shifts to make. Learn disciple-making principles that are as straightforward as they are timely. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or just starting out, don’t miss this opportunity to emerge as a stronger, healthier, and more evangelistic church.
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Under Threat Of Death
$18.99Raised as a Christian minority in a Muslim nation, Shagufta Kausar learned early on to never argue about faith or to stand up for her beliefs. Doing so could easily lead to riots and deadly violence, so she was told to always be silent, like a lamb.
In 2013, local police raided Shagufta’s home, accusing her of sending a blasphemous text to a local imam. As a mother of four, Shagufta was arrested, her handicapped husband, Shafqat, was hung upside down and beaten, and her children were put in state custody. The truth was, Shagufta didn’t even have a phone and was illiterate – she couldn’t write or speak the language in the text. She was impossibly innocent.
Convicted at a trial she was not allowed to attend and sentenced to death by hanging, Shagufta was told that she could save herself and her family if she would only abandon her faith and accept Islam. Under threat of death, she refused.
Her stunning true story of a courageous mother of four standing against the tyranny of her country’s blasphemy laws illuminates the reality of what many Christians around the world face every day. Shagufta is a voice for Christian minorities that suffer daily persecution under unjust laws.
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God Who Became Bread
$16.99The gospel of God is the Bread of the Presence, and it reaches down into the
deepest, darkest, ugliest recesses of the human spirit, the places polite chit-chat
won’t allow, the places watery juice doesn’t open up, the places where crawfish
and other creeping things of the swamps live.These are the places in which we run to the altar and find the bread, still warm.
Places in which we begin to get full. Where our only food becomes God Himself.
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In this memoir described as “poetic, raw, and achingly beautiful,” Emily T. Wierenga takes readers on a vulnerable literary journey.A former anorexic who nearly starved to death, Emily longed for more-the more she’d glimpsed during her childhood in the Congo, surrounded by vibrant faith. All she had now was dry religion. She craved a Communion that was more than an empty ritual.
It would be Emily’s return to Africa that would bring her healing. Unexpectedly, it would be the poorest of the poor who would lead her there. Emily exchanged her deep struggles with food for a growing discovery that the God of inapproachable light “dons an apron and prepares us a banquet.”
All who are broken-come to the table. Break bread with Emily, and feast on the God Who Became Bread. You will never go hungry again.
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Potential : The Uncontainable Power Of God Within You
$16.99Somewhere along the line, every CEO, celebrity, professional athlete, and government leader realized they had something to help them pursue their dreams. It’s something that the rest of us may think we don’t have, but we do. All of us have God-given potential!
“Potential is within the grasp of everyone,” says author Troy Gramling, “because everyone has a dream deep within them. They just need a coach and an example at times to point the way and encourage them to pursue their dream.”
Using examples from the life of Moses, Potential: The Uncontainable Power of God Within You takes you on a journey to discover your own promised land. You will learn:
– What Moses knew that you need to know
– How to go from the parking lot to the platform
– Who you are and the greatness within you
– How much you have in common with a leader who lived 4,000 years ago
– The dream you were afraid to pursue but were created to experiencePotential will help you discover the masterpiece you were created to be.
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Explore Jul-Sep 2024
$9.99Ninety-two dated and numbered devotions from July to September 2024.
These daily devotionals will take you around 15 minutes. You’ll be encouraged to dig into the treasures of the Bible for yourself, excited to know and love Jesus Christ more and more each day, and equipped to live for him in the time and place that he has put you in.
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Your Amazing Hands
$14.99This charming rhyming book celebrates God’s good design for our hands, motivating children aged 3+ to use their hands to glorify God.
Children will be inspired by all the creative and interesting things their hands can do–they can even use them to bring comfort and joy to others! They’ll discover that Jesus had hands just like ours and that he always used his hands in the most amazing ways, including to save us.
Not only that: the way that Jesus used his hands means that we can be forgiven when we use our hands in the wrong way. Children are invited to pray for forgiveness when they make mistakes, and for help to use their hands in the ways God intends. The book’s fun rhyming style and colorful illustrations make it easy to engage with this life-altering message of repentance, forgiveness, and grace-fueled obedience.
Your Amazing Hands is part of the Training Young Hearts series, which consists of board books for toddlers as well as rhyming books for children over 3. All the books in the series train young hearts through the gospel, both by showing Jesus as an example and by explaining how his grace enables us to change. Parents, teachers and other loved ones can refer back to these resources when specific behaviours need to be both corrected and connected to forgiveness, grace and growth.
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Man In The Tree And The Brand New Start
$16.99Zacchaeus was very short, very rich and not very happy, but his encounter with Jesus changed everything.
In response to the grace Jesus showed him, Zacchaeus was transformed from the inside out. He repented, treasured Jesus above everything else, and showed kindness and generosity to others like never before.
Use this story to teach children that only following Jesus will make them truly happy and fulfilled, and that genuine repentance and faith is demonstrated by loving others.
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Abigail And The Big Start Over
$12.99New house. New school. New problems!
Like many kids, adventurous and creative 9-year-old Abigail experiences lots of ups and downs when it comes to school life, making friends and getting on with parents and siblings. Through both the humorous and serious challenges that arise, Abigail finds herself in one new mess after another. But as she learns all about how Jesus forgave Peter when he messed up again and again, she sees how Jesus can forgive her too.
Readers will explore the Bible alongside Abigail and learn that God’s love for us and his grace to us never run out. So we can start over again and again!
This fun, exciting novel for kids aged 7+ features short chapters with illustrations that really bring the story to life. It explains grace in a kid-friendly way that is relevant to their lives, and it provides a great way for kids to engage with the Bible.
This is the first book in the Abigail series, a fictional series for readers aged 7 and up that follows the adventures of 9-year-old Abigail as she figures out what faith means for her everyday life. Young readers will be inspired to read the Bible, talk to God and apply what they believe to their own lives.
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Running On Empty
$14.99Running on Empty is the seventh book in a series that travels alongside four friends as they deal with teen life in Riverbend, Indiana. The novel inspires young women to deepen their relationships with God as they face real-life issues and solve their problems in God-honoring ways.
Who is the real Isabella Valadez? Izzy has been spending the summer trying to find that out. She’s tried all sorts of hobbies, games, and sports-even golf. She still loves art and showing off her baking creations, but is there something unexpected there?
Speaking of something unexpected, she’s been growing closer to her cute neighbor, Cody. Could that friendship morph into something more? Maybe, but she’s starting to question everything. School is starting up again, and it’s time to choose where she’ll invest her energy, and who she’ll be doing it with. It seems everyone that she’s close to has something dark lurking beneath the surface. Daniel, Shay, and now Cody?
When everyone has a smartphone, access to inappropriate or hurtful content can affect mental health and damage relationships. Gossip and misinformation spreads quickly in the age of technology, can anyone be trusted?
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Mary And Me Devotions For Girls
$6.99You can learn a lot from Mary–chosen girl, brave mom, follower of Jesus, example for all.
And this kids’ devotional makes the learning fun!
This book introduces you to a very important Bible character. You’ll see how Mary’s life and yours are often alike–and be encouraged to follow the good examples she set.
Learn about Mary’s:
*dramatic meeting with the angel Gabriel
*willingness to bear and raise God’s Son
*pain as Jesus was hated, arrested, and killed
*close, loving connection with GodEasy to read but hard to forget, Mary & Me Devotions for Girls will start a personal devotional journey that could change your life!
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Moses And Me Devotions For Boys
$6.99You can learn a lot from Moses–special baby, chosen leader, man of miracles, friend of God
And this kids’ devotional makes the learning fun!
This book introduces you to a very important Bible character. You’ll see how Moses’ life and yours are often alike–and be encouraged to follow the good examples he set.
Learn about Moses’:
*early days in a dangerous world
*calling to lead God’s people
*struggle with Egypt’s king
*close, loving connection with GodEasy to read but hard to forget, Moses & Me Devotions for Kids will start a personal devotional journey that could change your life!
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Crown Conspiracy
$16.99She’s a master at spotting a forgery . . . and knowing how to create one. But can she solve a decades-old mystery?
The media spotlight is the last thing art thief and forger Sophie Williams needs. But when one of three long-missing royal portraits turns up in Germany at her best friend’s art gallery, the spotlight is exactly what she gets. Since the tragic deaths of Princess Johanna of Neuhansberg and her two children forty years ago, the whereabouts of these portraits have been unknown . . . and the timing of their reappearance–just days before a new prince’s coronation–reignites questions surrounding the infamous accident.
Then Sophie’s best friend vanishes, and a rumor about hidden treasure connected to the paintings surfaces, seemingly confirmed by a cryptic message on the back of the first canvas. Convinced that finding the other two portraits will lead to her friend, Sophie begins a twisty investigation that pits her against other ruthless treasure hunters, a handsome investigator who seems to dog her trail at every turn, and a mysterious group that offers help, wearing an emblem identical to one on the painting.
From Germany’s grand castles and soaring cathedrals through the Alps to the canals of Venice, Sophie must choose her allies carefully if she hopes to find the portraits, rescue her best friend–and perhaps save a throne–before time runs out.
*A clean, contemporary adventure with a dash of romance
*A thrilling cold case mystery
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Out For Blood
$17.99Winters in Montana can be deadly, but it wasn’t the cold that was killing Matthew Redd . . .
Gavin Kline, executive assistant director of the FBI’s Intelligence Directorate, is escorting a high-value prisoner with the intel to bring down a global conspiracy when their plane comes under attack. In the aftermath, much of Kline’s team is dead, but he recovers a phone from a member of the hit team that reveals another attack is imminent. This time they’re going after the man who was instrumental in capturing the prisoner and foiling their plans: Matthew Redd.
When Redd learns he’s in the crosshairs, he sends his family into hiding and heads for the mountains. He might be outnumbered, but the hit team will have to hunt him down on his own turf. With a snowstorm bearing down on Montana and no help in sight, Redd fights for survival in the harshest conditions. But when they take the fight to his hometown, he’ll need all his allies at his back to save what he holds most dear.
A page-turning thriller set in the heart of Montana, Ryan Steck’s third action-packed Matthew Redd novel is perfect for fans of the hit show Yellowstone and readers of C. J. Box and Jack Carr.
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Ben Washington Is The Newbie On The Block
$9.99Ben’s life has been upended. He’s leaving Atlanta. His mom’s having a baby. He desperately wants a dog. Who said being twelve is easy?
Meet Ben Washington. He’s about to leave the place he loves for a new town-population: near nothing. Sixth grade is universally bumpy. And starting school in a pocket-sized town where no one looks like you is going to be an even bigger challenge.
Is there a friend for Ben in Radnor Falls? What is he going to do about the trio of bullies who seem far too old to still be in middle school? And what about the mystery of “Spooky Fred,” the town outsider? What has Fred done, and what will Ben do when he finds out? Will Ben come to love the slime green house with creaky floors and attic bedroom? Read this story of friendship, faith, and finding God in the hard spaces of life to find out.
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Her Part To Play
$17.99Desperate for extra income after her mother’s passing, Adanne accepts a last-minute job as a makeup artist for a movie filming in her small Alabama hometown. She’s working to save her parents’ legacy and help her brother, but the money hardly seems worth having to face the actor who got her fired from her last job in Hollywood.
John Pope has made his share of mistakes over the years. But after turning his life over to God and enduring a messy breakup, he’s ready to start rebuilding his career. Imagine his surprise when the woman called in to cover for his usual makeup artist is a quiet but feisty newcomer on the set–and definitely not a fan.
Sparks of tension–and could that be attraction?–fly between them, but Adanne hates the spotlight, and John’s scheming manager has bigger plans for him than to end up with the humble makeup girl from the small-town South. Can these star-crossed lovers find their way to happiness? Or will the bright lights of Hollywood blind their eyes to what’s right in front of them?
Debut author Jenny Erlingsson’s diverse cast comes alive with faith, romance, and a touch of humor to create a story worthy of the big screen.
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Hudson Collection
$18.99Elsa Reisner’s lifelong dream of working as an ornithologist at the American Museum of Natural History is fading as the job begins to drain her passion. But fate takes an unexpected turn when she is assigned to catalog the bequest of a recently deceased patron whose Gothic country mansion holds secrets and treasures waiting to be discovered.
As Elsa delves into her task, she forms an unlikely bond with the estate’s delightful gardener and her daughter, as well as an architectural salvage dealer who still bears scars from the Great War. Together, they embark on a thrilling treasure hunt for a missing relic intended to safeguard the servants’ futures before the estate is sold. At the same time, Elsa’s body seems to betray her with new symptoms from a childhood disease that isn’t through with her yet.
With the brooding veteran and her handsome colleague joining the search, Elsa must navigate the tangled web of secrets and hidden motives along with the changing state of her health. As her deadline looms ever closer, will she be able to secure a new life for her friends before the estate slips from their grasp?
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Born Of Gilded Mountains
$18.99When newcomer Mercy Windsor arrives in Mercy Peakin 1948 after a scandal shatters her gilded world as Hollywood’s beloved leading lady, she is determined to forge a new life in obscurity in this time-forgotten Colorado haven. She purchases Wildwood–anabandoned estate with a haunting history–and begins to restore it to its former glory.
But as she does, her every move tugs at the threads ofthat mountain’s lore, unearthing what became of herlong-lost pen pal, Rusty Bright, and the whereabouts of the infamous Galloping Goose Engine No. 8, whichvanished years ago, along with the mailbag it carried,whose contents could change the course of countlesslives. Not to mention another fabled treasure that–iffound–could right so many wrongs.
Among the towering mountains that stand as silentwitnesses, the ghosts of the past entangle with thecourage of the present to find a place where healing,friendship, and hope can abide amid a world foreverchanged
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Knowing Jesus As Servant
$19.99Experience the Transforming Power of the Suffering Servant
When Jesus came to this world, His servant-like life confounded even those close to Him. Many of us today still don’t understand or appreciate this aspect of Christ enough.
Knowing Jesus as Servant, the second of four Bible studies on the Gospels, focuses on the book of Mark. Designed for both individual and small-group study, it features daily readings, passage-by-passage teaching, thought-provoking questions and writing space, weekly challenges, Scripture memorization, and personal study segments. It will not only equip you with greater knowledge, but also help you engage in formative practices that lead to a fuller relationship with Jesus.
The Son of God reigns as King and Savior, yet He came to serve. The deeper we know this, the more it transforms how we live and relate to others, because He’s where the joy is!
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End The Stalemate
$17.99When was the last time you had a real & meaningful conversation? What has happened to our society?
Differences of opinion have always been part of life. For decades, spouses, family members, co-workers, and neighbors have had spirited conversations about politics, social issues, religion, current events, and even sports. But what was different in the past is that these disagreements wouldn’t sever ties between family and friends.
Today, we live in an argument culture that has let to nearly a third of people reporting they have stopped talking to a friend or family member due to a disagreement and nearly two-thirds of people saying they stay quiet about their beliefs due to the fear of offending others. From cyberbullying to hate speech, workplace harassment, demonizing political language, verbal abuse, and intolerance, the vast majority of us–eighty-seven percent–no longer feel safe in public places to share our opinions.
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Come And See
$14.99A devotional for cowboys and country folk who want to go deeper into the truth of God’s Word.
Author Kevin Weatherby is the founder of Save the Cowboy, a non-profit, faith-based working ranch dedicated to teaching authentic, everyday Christianity through the legacy, artistry, and traditions of the working ranch cowboy. In this devotional, he walks readers through the gospels, translating the truth into common language for cowboys to understand and reckon with. His straightforward style and honest approach will resonate with ranchers and country folk seeking to relate to God better, dig deeper into His truth, and walk with Christ day in and day out.
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Short Guide To Spiritual Formation
$21.99In a society always seeking the new and novel, Christians can become more grounded and mature through a retrieval of our common tradition. Alex Sosler sets forth the “transcendentals” of truth, goodness, and beauty–along with community–to help readers follow the way of Jesus.
Weaving together church history, theology, and devotional practice, Sosler offers a holistic introduction to spiritual formation, encompassing biblical truth, the pursuit of the good life, the contemplation of God, and communal belonging. Each section includes a biblical and historical precedent for the tradition and highlights an exemplar from church history: Augustine on truth, Dorothy Day on goodness, Teresa of Avila on beauty, and Dietrich Bonhoeffer on church commitment and community.
This accessible book provides avenues for a broader and deeper spirituality that can shape the complexity of our souls. It is ideal for undergraduate students and as a formation primer for church adult education classes, classical schools, and homeschooling communities.
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Courage And Calling
$25.00You have a calling.
First, God calls us all to know and love him. Second, for each individual there is a specific call-a defining purpose or mission, with implications for all of life.
In this classic book on vocation, Gordon Smith invites you to discover your calling by listening to God and becoming a coworker with him. Courage and Calling has helped thousands of readers explore questions such as these:
*What is my calling?
*How do I live it out in the midst of difficult relationships or moral challenges?
*Will my vocation change as I enter a new stage of life?
*With competing needs and demands, how can I craft a balanced way of living?Smith explores how to pursue excellence in all kinds of work and how to continue growing throughout a lifetime. He also considers four examples of particular callings: business, the arts, education, and religious leadership.
This third edition includes a new chapter that explores how a church community can be a dynamic venue for discerning vocation. Church leaders can help sustain a conversation about vocation, work, and career, and celebrate the diverse ways in which God is calling people. From students exploring careers to elders leaving a legacy, this book provides rich insight for all who long to courageously follow God’s call.
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Armor Of God
$12.00Every day, an unseen battle is going on around us in the spiritual realm.
God has provided everything we need to stand firm and resist evil, but we are called to be actively aware of both the struggle and the resources available.
In Ephesians 6 the apostle Paul gives us the clearest description anywhere in Scripture of believers’ resources for the spiritual battle. He vividly describes them as armor, which we must repeatedly take up in prayerful reliance on God.
In this eight-session LifeGuide(R) Bible Study, Douglas Connelly unpacks each element of the armor of God, from the belt of truth to the sword of the Spirit. Readers will explore the context of the Ephesians 6 passage along with additional texts that help them dig deeper into each theme. This guide features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, plus leader’s notes to help facilitate discussion.
For over three decades LifeGuide Bible Studies have provided solid biblical content and raised thought-provoking questions-making for a one-of-a-kind Bible study experience for individuals and groups. This series has more than 130 titles on Old and New Testament books, character studies, and topical studies.
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Crucibles That Shape Us
$22.00We often see setbacks and disasters as events that keep us from our best life. But they’re really opportunities to grow in leadership.
The problem of suffering is a spiritual hurdle for many that disorients us and those we lead. Gayle D. Beebe tackles the existential crisis head-on, revealing that, although we are bewildered at first, these situations ultimately prepare us. Previously viewing these challenges as insurmountable, he has come to recognize them as essential passageways in our relationship with God.
Beebe identifies seven crucibles-powerful catalysts for transformation-that, when embraced, shape us on this profound journey. Each chapter of this book delves into one of the crucibles, which Beebe intimately understands and has personally faced. Amid the realities of life’s suffering, use this illuminating guidebook and find how colossal setbacks become a bedrock for a better, richer faith.
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Discipleship As Holy Collaboration
$18.00In this practical guide, Yolanda Solomon offers biblical exposition and personal narratives to help us become disciples who are invited by Jesus to collaborate with God in a sacred group project. With a discussion guide and multiple step-by-step praxis activities, this book will encourage, equip, and reignite your passion to disciple others.
Many Christians don’t disciple others because they think it’s the church leaders’ responsibility. But Jesus commanded all his disciples to go and make disciples. If we’re honest, many of us hesitate to disciple others because we don’t feel qualified, fear we’ll do more harm than good, and think we don’t have time for it. Yolanda Solomon provides a practical guide to help us become disciples who are empowered by Jesus to make disciples.
Through biblical exposition and personal narrative, Solomon describes the beauty of discipleship in a way that will (re)ignite your passion to disciple others. Discipleship as Holy Collaboration describes the traits of a disciple and examines how disciples are made as people encounter a love that empowers and compels them to continue Jesus’ mission. She walks us through the life of Jesus, pointing out numerous examples of embodied discipleship that we can implement in our own context. Solomon describes Jesus’ call to make disciples as an invitation to collaborate with God in a sacred group project. The book also includes a discussion guide and multiple step-by-step praxis activities to encourage and equip you to answer the call.
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Christian Denominations Pamphlet
$4.99See 11 major Christian denominations side by side in this bestselling, UPDATED fold-out comparison chart. Includes: Catholic, Orthodox, Lutheran, Anabaptist (Mennonite and Brethren), Anglican (Episcopal), Reformed (Presbyterian), Congregational, Baptist, Methodist, Churches of Christ, and Pentecostal churches. Whether you’re answering a question during a small group study or refreshing your memory before a presentation, this solid pamphlet can help you glean what you need to know in seconds.
Each denomination believes in the deity of Christ and the importance of Scripture, so how are the groups different? The bestselling Christian Denominations pamphlet is a glossy, easy-to-use comparison chart that provides a side-by-side format that compares what 11 Christian denominations believe about God, the Trinity, Jesus, and other key areas. Enjoy easily comparing unique details such as:
*What each denomination believes about God and Jesus Christ, the Bible, salvation, the afterlife, church leadership, and the sacraments (baptism and Communion)
*When and where each denomination was founded
*Number of adherents (worldwide and US)
*Largest divisions and groups today
Also includes:
*Family tree of denominations with historical dates and modern groups
*Current trends in the US: evangelical, mainline, nondenominational, and more
*Concise definitions for more than 25 important church terms to knowKey Features of the Christian Denominations Pamphlet
*Easy to use: It’s never been easier to get a concise summary of the top 11 Christian denominations than with this slimline foldout resource.
*Highly visual: With Rose’s popular chart format, you can get information at a glance by referencing this side-by-side comparison chart.
*Flexible: Whether you’re using this pamphlet for individual referencing or are putting together a lesson on Christian denominations, this resource will get you reliable facts, dates, and statistics you need to know.
*Packable: No more heavy volumes to carry! This sturdy, ultra-slimline pamphlet is laminated and easily slips into the covers/cases of most Bibles. Pack it into your backpack, purse, or bookbag for on-the-go convenience.
This is an excellent resource for pastors and teachers who want to present denominational beliefs in an objective and focused way. This pamphlet’s glossy coating makes it durable, but still thin enough to fit in the back of a Bible.
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Fruitful : Cultivating A Spiritual Harvest That Won’t Leave You Empty
$14.99A Devotional for Harvesting God-Given Spiritual Fruits
As Christians, we long for a spiritually fruitful life. However, our attempts to work more and hustle harder only leave us feeling weary and worn. Thankfully, God’s word supplies the nourishment we so desperately need. As we abide in Jesus, he fills our emptiness with an abundant crop of spiritual fruit.
Through the trusted voices of several female bestselling authors, editors, and Bible teachers, this 40-day devotional explores each of the 9 fruits of the Spirit found in Galatians 5. Every daily reading includes a related verse to ponder, a theologically rich reflection, additional Bible passages to read, and a prayer. This short format provides readers with an easy-to-use devotional resource, filled with substantial biblical counsel for harvesting God-given spiritual fruit.
*Unpacks Each Fruit of the Spirit: Pulling content from Galatians 5 and other Scripture passages, this book is deeply biblical and theologically rich
*Great for Individuals and Groups: Devotions are perfect for personal reading or as a tool to encourage a group of friends
*Devotional: Each of the 40 readings includes reflections, responses, and prayers
*Recipes: Recipes from the contributors’ kitchens for fruit dishes to make at home
*Contributions by Trusted Voices: Melissa Kruger, Abbey Wedgeworth, Lydia Brownback, Courtney Doctor, Megan Hill, Winfree Brisley, Lindsey Carlson, Blair Linne, Trillia Newbell, and Sharonda Cooper
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Short Guide To Womens Ministry
$14.99How do we help women at every stage of life and spiritual maturity grow to know God, be changed by him, and develop and use their talents and gifts?
In too many of our Christian contexts, leadership training and ministry opportunities for women are inadequate or totally absent. This short guide puts foundational principles and practical plans-grounded in biblical truth-at your fingertips so, whether you’re in a leadership role at your church or hoping to impact a few friends or neighbors, you will discover insights, wisdom, and impactful “how-to’s” to lead women.
Within A Short Guide to Women’s Ministry, you will find:
*how to choose, train, and keep volunteers
*how to train theologically grounded teachers
*how to plan the women’s ministry calendar
*how to equip women to read their Bibles well
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Who Did You See Today
$17.99In January 2019, a U.S. Census Bureau survey reported that 11 percent of respondents indicated symptoms of anxiety or depression. Just twenty-two months later in December 2020, the percentage nearly quadrupled to more than 42 percent. As believers, we are the ones called to truly “see” the lonely and hurting among us. What if instead of getting caught up in our own busy calendars and daily stressors, we dialed into the needs of those around us, listening with bold intentionality and responding to them with extravagant thoughtfulness and outrageous kindness? Jesus offered us the ultimate example of how to serve and minister to others by meeting people right where they were. Through us, neighbors, coworkers, classmates, and family members should experience that same grace, kindness, and loving attention.
Author Dustin Schadt offers a biblical and theological basis for seeing people, outlines practical ways that individuals, families, schools, nonprofits, small groups, churches, and other organizations can collectively value, focus on, and respond to the world around us. Our care builds a bridge of trust strong enough to bear the weight of our gospel conversations.
Kindness has become a precious commodity. We are fast-paced, busy, and often distracted. In a world marked by skepticism, loneliness, and anxiety, Christ-followers must be the ones who live beyond differences and distractions to see the people God places in our lives. Jesus saw us, drew closer, and gave Himself up to make a way for us to come to Him. He is calling us to do the same-to love people the way Jesus loved people, ears open and eyes widen to the beauty of the love of Christ shown in His gospel.
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Come Home Bible Study Book With Video Access
$21.99We long for home.
Home should be a place of love and laughter. Shared meals. Special moments. A place of comfort, rest, and safety. Yet the homes we make always seem to fall short of satisfying our longing. They’re imperfect, transitory, and prone to fracture. People leave them. Intruders enter them. Crises shake them. Too often, instead of peace and security, home is a place of brokenness and pain. These failings of our earthly homes expose in us a longing for a better one. The good news is that there is a remedy for our homesickness.
In this 7-session study, Caroline Saunders follows the theme of home through the Bible. From humanity’s first home to our eternal one, we’ll see God drawing near to abide with us. We’ll find that even the best aspects of home here are just a glimmer of what God is building for us through Christ. This study will affirm that our longing for home is good and purposeful, pointing us to our truest home which is found in Him.
Features:
*7 video teaching sessions discussing truths found throughout the study, available via redemption code printed in the Bible study book
*6 weeks of personal study to be completed between the 7 group sessions
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Overcomers : God’s Vision For You To Thrive In An Age Of Anxiety And Outrag
$29.99Are you ready to live fully prepared and fully equipped to handle anything life throws at you? As Christians, we can be courageous and confident, knowing that God has placed us in human history for His purposes, and He will empower us regardless of our circumstances. Drawing on the book of Revelation and historical examples, The Overcomers will put steel in the spines of believers and remind them of the fierce, conquering, commanding authority of God over all the earth.
You were made for this exact moment in human history. Things may look gloomy, and you may feel discouraged, but because of the promise and hope found in Scripture, you can be brave, confident, and victorious today!
In The Overcomers, Matt Chandler reminds readers that they don’t have to be anxious or afraid of anything in the present or in the future because both have already been won. We are not victims but overcomers–and we are a key part of what God is working out in our day. God is at work in the mess, just as He has always been, and He continues to accomplish His purpose of seeking and saving the lost.
In this book, believers will:
*Find courage and confidence from fellow believers who have gone before us.
*Feel empowered as God reminds them of His promises fulfilled and yet to come.
*Understand the strategies, tactics, and deceptions Satan uses to try to keep us paralyzed with anxiety and fear.
*Learn to live a victorious Christian life marked by the power and presence of God.
The apostle John wrote his letter to a certain group of people in a particular place at a specific time. Although it was written to them, it was also written for us. The Overcomers takes a chapter-by-chapter view of Revelation rather than a line-by-line deep dive, helping readers practically understand what God wants to say to us today through this extraordinary book written thousands of years ago. Believers will be reminded that they are uniquely wired and uniquely placed in this moment in history as part of God’s big plan to push back darkness and to establish light. Christ has overcome, and in Him we, too, are the overcomers!
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Sharing Jesus With Confidence
$3.99Do you want to share your faith more easily and naturally? This companion booklet to Gospeler by Willie Robertson of Duck Dynasty is a practical guide for Christ followers to read and give to those seeking God’s truth and love.
Could you share the gospel with another person? Would you know where to start? Do you even know what the gospel is? It’s the Good News of Jesus, and a gospeler is simply someone who shares it with others. Willie Robertson says that if you can tell someone about your spouse, kids, friends, school, pets, and hobbies, you know how to talk about the most important thing in your life, your Lord!
This 64-page booklet is a companion to the trade book Gospeler, in which Willie writes about his story of faith that came about in large part because a stranger went out of his way–as well as his comfort zone–to have a spiritual conversation with his father, Phil. This booklet will provide readers with:
*Inspiration and encouragement to follow Jesus more faithfully.
*Scriptures pointing to salvation found in Jesus alone.
*Step-by-step guidance in understanding and responding to Christ’s calling.
*Guidance on sharing the Good News of Jesus effectively, whether a new believer or a Christian for decades.
*Counsel on how to stay focused on what’s truly important (Jesus) instead of what’s not (religion)
When the gospel is heard, accepted, and responded to, it’s not just a cool story, it is a game-changer. And it can spread across the world–starting with a simple conversation you have with someone.
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Indescribable Atlas Adventures
$28.99With more than 50 infographic maps, this illustrated world atlas for kids from bestselling author Louie Giglio will stretch your children’s understanding of the world as they discover more about God, science, and His amazing world!
Indescribable Atlas Adventures offers a self-guided tour for your favorite explorer throughout the seven continents and over 50 countries. Easy-to-read maps, more than 1,500 facts, and a world map that helps kids identify each continent and country will help your child to think globally and discover new insights into God’s incredible creation. Each map includes:
*an overview of each country’s population, languages, and prominent features;
*key facts about the country’s capital cities; neighboring countries; and the national bird, tree, and dish;
*notable people and their amazing achievements;
*the country’s terrain, climate, wildlife, contributions to space exploration, cultural hallmarks, and Christian faith traditions; and
*biblical and inspirational pieces, like devotional thoughts, prayers, and Bible verses that highlight how amazing God and His world are.
Indescribable Atlas Adventures is for ages 6 to 10 and spotlights several fascinating ecosystems, like the Sahara, Amazon, and Great Barrier Reef. This book has a large trim size to help kids explore fun details on each page and is a perfect “my first atlas of the world” gift for curious kids.
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Ultimate Guide To Heaven And Hell
$12.99What happens after we die? The Ultimate Guide to Heaven and Hell is a summary guide to the afterlife that seeks to provide answers based on biblical teaching. Throughout, readers will encounter questions like: What is heaven, and how can I be sure I will get there? Is it different from the new heavens and the new earth? Will my body be there, or just my spirit/soul? What is hell, and how can I be sure to avoid it?
CHAPTERS INCLUDE:
*Is it Just Hype? How Can I Know?
*Geography of Heaven and Earth
*Heaven the Celestial Fire
*Heaven: Avoiding the Fire
*Is Heaven Our Home?
*The New Creation
*The Necessity and Power of Jesus’s Resurrection
*How Can I Know Jesus Was Raised?
*What Is a Person?
*Intermediate State: Old Testament Evidence
*Intermediate State: New Testament Evidence
*What Do We Know about Hades?
*Did Christ Descend to Hades?
*Gehenna, the Lake of Fire, Tartarus, and the Abyss
*Death and DyingHuman mortality can be quite paralyzing to some people, but the truth remains-our individual, bodily lives will one day come to an end. What happens after? The Bible has much to say in response to that question, and ultimately provides hope on this topic as we look to Jesus, the one who has conquered death.
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Never Ending : 52 Devotions About God’s Faithfulness In The Past, Present,
$14.99God’s faithfulness never ends! God was faithful to Adam and Eve when He promised someone would come to save His people, He was faithful to the early church when they were persecuted, and He has been faithful ever since. In this 52-week devotional, general editor, Adam Cox defines God’s faithfulness as being always good, never changing, and trustworthy in every situation.
With more than twenty different kids and family leaders from churches across the country, this multi-contributor devotional includes stories of God’s faithfulness from Scripture, stories of His faithfulness from the writers’ childhood, prayer prompts, and reflection questions each week. Kids will learn that the same God who was faithful to the characters they know from the Bible is the God who is faithful to them today.
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Grieve Breathe Receive
$19.99What do you do when your world seems to be falling down all around you? When loss is too much to bear? When disappointment becomes your new reality? Pastor Steve Carter is certain you’ll find hope and life through these three simple yet profound steps: Grieve. Breathe. Receive.
In 2018, in light of further misconduct allegations against Willow Creek Community Church founder and senior pastor Bill Hybels, Steve Carter announced publicly that he was resigning from his dream job as a lead pastor at that church. After posting his resignation online, he turned off all of his devices and began to weep on his wife’s shoulder. The next morning as he was taking a walk to process all the thoughts and feelings tumbling around in his mind, he cried out to Jesus in desperation, begging for an answer. “What am I supposed to do now?” He expected nothing but the silence that had overwhelmed him since hitting send on his message to the world, but before he could take two steps, a gentle whisper impressed three words upon his heart: grieve, breathe, receive.
Those three words would become a profound mantra for Steve in the season he would soon begin–a season focused on healing. Deep healing. The kind that comes after painful trauma. In this book, Steve is more personal and vulnerable than he’s ever been, and by doing so he encourages all of us to:
*Allow ourselves the necessary time and space to properly GRIEVE what is, what you thought it was going to be and how key people let you down rather than fill our days with activities and commitments that distract us.
*Slow down to BREATHE in God’s grace, His peace, and His love . . . and to learn how to exhale all the negativity, pain, resentment, and bitterness we carry within us.
*Be open to RECEIVE all the lessons, surprises, and healing God knows we need for every part of us to be made whole.
This process of grieving, breathing, and receiving was a life-restoring gift from God for Steve and his family, and he is certain that it will bless anyone who prayerfully follows it.
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Habits For A Sacred Home
$17.99Change the world by changing your home, one habit at a time
In a world as chaotic as it is right now, it can feel downright difficult to be raising kids. Our culture has come unhinged from Christian moorings and timeless values. But Jennifer Pepito wants you to know there is hope.
A mom of seven and a mentor to mothers around the world, Jennifer helps you establish nine restorative habits and practices in your home to foster peace, simplicity, and stability during turbulent times. Leaning on the practices of historic Christians–like Saint Benedict and Amy Carmichael–this book guides you toward habits of work, prayer, hospitality, and more to create the sacred home you long for. Learn how to:
* push back chaos by finding your own rhythm
* eliminate distractions so your home becomes a place of refuge
* foster a family culture of simplicity and stabilityDon’t fear the future. Create a home that brings life to future generations–and shines with hope and peace in these trying times.
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Man Code : 12 Priorities Every Man Needs To Know
$17.99A Bold Plan of Action for Godly Men
Our world needs men–not just any men, but the kind who understand and embrace the unique calling God has given them as men, husbands, fathers, and leaders.
Scripture provides a code of godly manhood that emboldens you to become all God designed you to be. In The Man Code, pastor Mark Henry distills the essentials of biblical masculinity into 12 key action points, helping you apply the Bible’s transformative teaching to every aspect of your life. In this practical guide, you will be:
*encouraged toward a greater love for Christ and commitment to living out God’s priorities
*empowered to build your livelihood on the foundation of God’s Word
*enabled to experience the real and lasting fulfillment that comes from living as a godly man
*equipped to share a clear, biblical ethic of masculinity with the next generationPacked with useful insights, authentic stories, and engaging study questions, The Man Code will inspire you to embrace your true calling and serve God with courage, conviction, and hope.
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Joy Challenge : Discover The Ancient Secret To Experiencing Worry-Defeating
$19.99What if you could close the “joy gap,” that distance between how you feel now and the way you wish you felt? In The Joy Challenge, pastor and bestselling author Randy Frazee shares the secret to experiencing real, lasting joy–and stepping into a life of contentment and purpose.
If this sounds familiar, Frazee has good news for you. In The Joy Challenge, he shares the secret to experiencing genuine joyfulness, the kind of resilient happiness that doesn’t evaporate in the face of challenges and setbacks. Bringing together research about the science of happiness with the apostle Paul’s masterclass on joy in the book of Philippians, The Joy Challenge will help you:
*discover the vital link between increasing your joy and winning the battle against worry and anxiety;
*develop patterns and mindsets of gratefulness and forgiveness that clear obstacles to happiness; and
*access the kind of circumstance-defying contentment that opens the door to a truly fulfilled life–even when there’s a gap between the life you have now and the life you hope for.
As you encounter these easy-to-understand principles, thought patterns, and habits, you’ll begin to experience more joy and happiness, transforming your relationships and your outlook for the better. It’s time to discover the freedom of a deeply joyful life.
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Becoming Homeschoolers : Give Your Kids A Great Education, A Strong Family,
$19.99Monica Swanson helps you navigate your real-world concerns about school, culture, and what it takes to create an amazing homeschool experience that you and your kids will never regret!
If you’ve ever wondered whether you have what it takes to homeschool your children, look no further. Parenting author, podcaster, and homeschool mom Monica Swanson is here to tell you: you can do it. In fact, it can be the most fun, family-unifying, character-building, life-equipping experience you and your children will ever have.
Becoming Homeschoolers tackles your legitimate doubts and fears about homeschooling, as well as the questions you want answered before you commit–questions like where to start and how to choose a curriculum, build social skills, teach what you’re not good at, and prepare for college. With humor and encouragement, Monica weaves her own story of homeschooling her four boys with step-by-step, practical advice on how to:
*Assess whether home education is right for you and your children
*Establish a foundation of faith in your everyday homeschool routine
*Find socialization opportunities such as sports and extracurricular activities
*Care for yourself and your marriage even as you spend more time each day with your kids
*Tackle the practical side of homeschooling, including standardized tests, transcripts, college readiness, and navigating education requirementsIt’s time to trade fear for empowerment and insecurity for confidence as you live out your own story of becoming homeschoolers.
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Beginners Bible Craft And Activity Book
$11.99Unleash your creativity and make your favorite Bible stories come to life! Featuring 30 fun and engaging activities, including crafts and recipes, with easy-to-follow instructions, The Beginner’s Bible Craft and Activity Book turns any time into playtime. Kids will love transforming everyday objects into artful masterpieces, and each craft is inspired by a beloved Bible story right from The Beginner’s Bible!
The Beginner’s Bible is a perennial favorite with young children and their parents, impacting 28 million families for over 30 years. Now kids ages 4-8 can interact with their favorite Bible stories and characters like never before!
The Beginner’s Bible Craft and Activity Book:
*Features 30 fun and unique activities, including crafts and recipes
*Takes inspiration from favorite Bible stories from the Old and New Testaments
*Includes beautiful and unique crafts made from common household items, with easy-to-follow instructions and a shopping guide
*Is the perfect quiet time activity for kids 4-8 to do at home, during Sunday school, or wherever inspiration strikes
*Features vibrant, three-dimensional art and full-color photos
*Is part of The Beginner’s Bible(R) brand, the bestselling Bible storybook brand of our time, impacting 28 million families for over 30 years
Review The Beginner’s Bible’s complete library for dozens of titles available for kids of all ages and reading levels.
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12 Daring Women Of The Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video (Student/Study Gui
$24.99In this twelve-session video Bible study, some of today’s best-loved Christian authors and speakers look at the spiritual lessons learned from twelve daring women in the Bible and what they mean for you today.
As you look at each of these women’s lives, you will discover how to:
*Apply biblical lessons to your own modern-day struggles.
*Live through your failures as well as your successes.
*Draw near to God in a world filled with trials.
*Find lasting contentment in every situation.
*Overcome rejection and insecurity . . . and much more.You’ll study the lives of . . .
1. Shulamite Woman: We Had God at Hello (Lisa Harper)
2. Deborah: Fight Like a Girl (Bianca Juarez Olthoff)
3. Proverbs 31 Woman: How Not to Do It All (Karen Ehman)
4. Ruth: Staying Focused in a World of Distractions (Chrystal Evans Hurst)
5. Puah and Shiphrah: How to Fight Your Fears (Margaret Feinberg)
6. Esther: Letting God Be in Control (Courtney Joseph)
7. Priscilla: Living a Life of Blessed Ordinary (Karen Ehman)
8. Mary and Martha: Finding Life in Death (Bianca Juarez Olthoff)
9. Bent Woman: We’ve Got God’s Complete Attention (Lisa Harper)
10. Woman with the Issue of Blood: When Persistence Pays Off (Chrystal Evans Hurst)
11. Elizabeth: How to Win the Waiting Game (Margaret Feinberg)
12. Anna: How to Live a Life Devoted to God (Courtney Joseph Fallick)This study guide includes:
*Individual access to twelve streaming video sessions
*Background information on each woman
*Video notes and a comprehensive structure for small group discussion time
*Personal study and reflection materials for in-between sessions
*Group leader helpsPreviously published as Twelve More Women of the Bible.
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Experiencing The Heart Of Jesus Revised And Updated
$19.99Encounter a Deeper Experience of the Person and Character of Jesus–All Year Long
Although Jesus is familiar, and we know details of his life, could we consider him a companion or dear friend? Do his mannerisms and habits rub off on us because we spend so much time with him? Experiencing the Heart of Jesus for 52 Weeks is about walking with Jesus so closely that we become like him, that we imitate him.
Based on Experiencing the Heart of Jesus and Experiencing the Words of Jesus, two bestselling books by Max Lucado, this unique Bible study helps you build a bond and a deep relationship with our Savior. You will step into Jesus’s presence over the course of a year and experience the grace, forgiveness, power, love, and prayer of Jesus.
This study includes:
*Explorations of 11 characteristics of Jesus.
*Prayers and memory verses to help you draw closer to Jesus throughout the week.
*”The Heart of the Matter” sections that provide the key takeaways of each unit.
*Questions for personal or group study.
*”The Heart of Jesus” sections intended to lead to deeper reflection.This 52-week study on the person of Jesus will help you experience him in fresh and deeper ways, drawing you into the company of your Lord. This study encourages you to interact with God. All you need to do is call on him, spend time with him. And you will be changed into the image of Christ.
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Berenstain Bears Lets Go Play Collection 6 Books In 1
$19.99Get outside and play with the Berenstain Bears! This high-value, six-book collection encourages young readers to get out and explore God’s wonderful world, with inspiring stories filled with adventure, laughter, and fun. The Berenstain Bears Let’s Go Play Collection–part of the bestselling Zonderkidz Living Lights(TM) series–also features helpful instructions and tips for ten timeless games and activities, including hopscotch, camping, capture the flag, and more!
Join the Berenstain Bears as they explore the value of teamwork, active play, and a love of the great outdoors in The Berenstain Bears Let’s Go Play Collection. With six beloved stories and ten activity suggestions, this affordable and giftable treasury for children ages 4-8 is perfect for classrooms, summer reading, story time, or anytime!
The Berenstain Bears Let’s Go Play Collection includes six classic favorites:
*The Berenstain Bears Faithful Friends
*The Berenstain Bears God Made You Special
*The Berenstain Bears Why Do Good Bears Have Bad Days?
*The Berenstain Bears Honesty Counts
*The Berenstain Bears Play a Good Game
*The Berenstain Bears God’s Wonderful WorldThe Berenstain Bears?Living Lights(TM) series:
*Is written and illustrated by Mike Berenstain
*Features the hand-drawn artwork of the Berenstain family
*Continues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain with the Berenstain Bears series of books
*Is part of one of the bestselling children’s book series ever created, with more than 250 books published and nearly 300 million copies sold to date
The popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series has sold over 13 million copies since 2008.
Look for additional inspirational children’s picture books in?The Berenstain Bears Living Lights(TM) series.
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Jesus Contradicted : Why The Gospels Tell The Same Story Differently
$34.99The differences and discrepancies in the Gospels constitute the foremost objections to their reliability and the credibility of their message. Some have tried to resolve Gospels contradictions with strained harmonization efforts. Many others conclude that the Gospels are hopelessly contradictory and, therefore, historically unreliable accounts of Jesus.
In Jesus, Contradicted, New Testament scholar Michael Licona shows how the genre of ancient biography, to which the Gospels belong, actually allows biographers to be flexible in how they report events, construct a narrative, and make an argument. Licona demonstrates that the intentional changes to the Jesus tradition by the Evangelists reveal that the differences in how the Gospels report events are not grounds for their rejection. Instead, they are a result of the Gospel writers employing standard literary conventions common in their time for writing ancient biography.
Licona introduces readers to the genre of ancient biography through Plutarch, who wrote 48 of the 90 extent biographies written within 150 years of Jesus, giving numerous examples of compositional devices employed by Plutarch, and comparing them with instances in the Gospels where the Evangelists appear to use similar techniques. Licona also examines Theon’s Progymnasmata, a first-century textbook that provides six techniques for paraphrasing one’s sources when writing a narrative. In doing so, he helps readers understand why the Gospels report many events differently. Finally, Licona concludes by addressing the thorny question of whether the editorial moves commonplace in ancient biography are compatible with the doctrines of the divine inspiration and the inerrancy of Scripture.
Rather than trying to resolve discrepancies by bending the Gospel narrative, which risks making them say things they aren’t saying, Jesus, Contradicted situates the Gospels within their proper context and helps readers account for differences in the Gospels in a cohesive and historically cogent way.
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Expectation Gap : The Tiny, Vast Space Between Our Beliefs And Experience O
$22.99Learn how to quiet your inner critic, confront chronic anxiety, and relax into God’s perfect presence.
Do you truly experience the promises Jesus gave to those who follow him–the benefits of peace, freedom, and love? The fact is that many of us struggle with a gap between what we believe about God and how we encounter him in our everyday lives. We don’t want our faith to be merely conceptual–we want to experience it viscerally–and yet we often come up against one or more of these major gaps:
*I believe God loves me, but I don’t feel it.
*I believe God is with me, but I don’t see him.
*I thought I’d be further along in my spiritual progress by now.In The Expectation Gap, Steve Cuss–pastor and founder of the leadership organization Capable Life–offers tangible tools for engaging with God in a deeper, more soul-satisfying way. You’ll unveil harmful expectations and patterns that keep you spiritually stuck so that you can replace them with habits and practices that will lead to a more vibrant faith life.
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1 Corinthians : Living Together In A Church Divided
$16.99Paul writes a letter to a church routinely in disagreement with Paul’s vision for how to live as a Christian in Corinth (a Roman city). The Corinthians were daily challenged to pursue Romanitas, or the social, cultural, and religious life of the elites in the Roman world, and thus the Corinthians were pursuing too much prestige and status and honor. Various factions, or divisions, had formed among the house churches. Paul addresses a series of church problems presenting themselves in Corinth that need to be understood and corrected so the believers of Corinth can walk in the way of Christ more consistently.
Scot McKnight provides scholarly insights with a pastoral heart for all the books of the New Testament. The NIV is used as the primary Bible text but McKnight also includes insights from his own translation of the entire New Testament. Each Bible study features a short, compact, clear exposition that both summarizes the whole and gives the reader a clear focus for what is central to the passage.
McKnight also offers some historical context; connects the passage to the larger story of the Bible; provides an illustration, a metaphor, or an image that brings the passage alive; and provides a list of 2-3 resources for further reading or study. The series is suitable for group study, personal study, or daily reading.
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Truth In True Crime Investigators Guide Plus Streaming Video (Student/Study Guid
$24.99Dig deeper into fifteen life-truths gleaned from both contemporary murder investigations and ancient biblical wisdom.
For decades, cold-case homicide detective J. Warner Wallace investigated the causes behind deaths and murders, chasing one lead after another as he attempted to solve the case.? Several of these cases remain open, unsolved mysteries.
Wallace also investigated the most notable death in human history–the death of Jesus Christ–and it transformed him from an atheist into a follower of Jesus. Investigating death, surprisingly, taught him a great deal about life and the nature of people. In The Truth in True Crime Investigator’s Guide (video access included), Wallace explores the clues lying behind our human nature as he uncovers fifteen life-truths gleaned from both contemporary murder investigations and ancient Biblical wisdom.
Every lesson introduces you to an investigation of a death as Wallace and his partner Rick chase down leads and along the way learn guiding principles to help us to thrive and flourish as human beings created in the image of God.? These fifteen attributes of human beings have been confirmed by modern sociological studies, but were first described on the pages of Scripture. Even if you don’t believe in God, these are valuable insights into our human condition, helping you better understand your own identity and the identity of your Creator.
This study guide has everything you need for a full personal or group experience.
The study guide itself–with thoughtful introductions, questions for personal reflection and application, and discussion questions for leading a group or team.
An individual access code to stream all video sessions online. (You don’t need to buy a DVD!)
Sessions and video run times:
1. A Pool of Blood (Under My Feet)
2. Fake IDs and a Stolen Identity
3. A Target, a Bull’s-Eye, and a Circle of Concern
4. Trajectory Decisions (for Better or Worse)
5. Santa Claus and Misplaced Devotion
6. Legends, Liars, and Liabilities
7. Felons, Fugitives, and Financial Freedom
8. Sense and Suffering
9. Prejudice, Injustice, and the Father of All “Isms”
10. Tough Love and a Tale of Two Brothers
11. The Killer Inside
12. A Good Guilt Trip
13. What Gangsters Have in Common
14. Death Sentences and Life without Parole
15. Every Kind of Stupid
(Bonus Session) The Bible Describes You the Way You Really AreStreaming video access code included.?Access code subject to expiration after 1
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