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People Are The Mission
$17.99When it comes to interacting with guests, churches typically gravitate towards one of two camps: over-the-top, shock-and-awe, let-us-entertain-you or oh-man,-some-people-just-showed-up, underwhelming experience. Each extreme has drawbacks: on one end, people become the center of the universe. On the other, hospitality is effectively ignored in deference to the “serious business” of worship.
People Are the Mission proposes a healthy middle, one where guests are esteemed but the gospel is the goal. Danny Franks, Connections Pastor at Summit Church, shows churches how to take a more balanced approach – a “third way” that is both guest-friendly and gospel-centric. He shows why honoring the stranger doesn’t stand in opposition to honoring the Savior. People are the mission that Christ has called us to, and if we focus on people we can better assist people to focus on the gospel.
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Super Giant Print Reference Bible Comfort Print
$49.99Clearly Study Scripture Featuring a substantial 16.5-point print size and a new, custom NIV typeface, the NIV Super Giant Print Reference Bible provides a clear, smooth and easy reading experience for readers of all ages and visual abilities.Combined with an extra-large print size, this Bible uses the New International Version (NIV), which is the most widely read Bible translation in contemporary English and is trusted for its combination of accuracy, readability, and beauty.Ideal for pulpit use and anyone looking for a Bible that is gentle on the eyes, this NIV Super Giant Print Reference Bible includes:End-of-paragraph referencesComplete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International VersionEasy-to-read 16.5-point print sizeExclusive NIV Comfort Print NIV dictionary/concordance and other study helpsWords of Christ in red
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Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day By Day
$16.99A groundbreaking, life-changing devotional for anyone desiring a more intentional, structured, communion time with God.
In this groundbreaking devotional book, Peter Scazzero introduces the ancient spiritual discipline of the Daily Office. The basic premise of the Daily Office is simple: We need to intentionally stop to be with God more than once a day so that practicing the presence of God becomes real in our lives.
Each of the themes in this eight-week devotional is based on a chapter from the bestselling book Emotionally Healthy Spirituality-although you don’t have to have read that book to benefit from these devotions. Each day offers two devotional times-Morning/Midday and Midday/Evening-where each pause can last from five to twenty minutes.
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day also serves as a companion to the Emotionally Healthy Spirituality (EHS) book and the EHS Course (a DVD curriculum).
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Everyday Holy : Finding A Big God In The Little Moments 100 Devotions
$17.99It is a rite of passage for every woman: the day you wake up and say, “Wait, THIS is the life I signed up for?!?”We’ve all been there-Melanie Shankle is just brave enough to say it out loud. Everyday Holy is your invitation to reexamine your life and find the beautiful little pieces that create a picture of a beautiful big God.
Nobody is more surprised about this devotional than Melanie Shankle, but enough people have asked her The Questions that it is finally time to address them:
Is Instagram making me crazy, or am I actually supposed to live like that?
How can I tell if I’ve permanently damaged my children by sharing their lives on Facebook?
Doubts with my faith and concerns with the church are normal, right?
Is cookie dough straight from the fridge fine if it’s organic?
Common theme: Am I okay? Is my life significant? How do we measure significance, anyway? Melanie’s hilarious and poignant insight offers you the deep breath of relief that God is working in all of the moments, no matter how big or how small. Everyday Holy: Finding a Big God in the Little Moments invites you to see your life as God intended: rich with opportunity, significance, and beauty, even on days that feel overwhelmingly ordinary.Everyday Holy is for you if you’re looking for the line that connects the dots. It’s for you if you wonder where God is in this mess-or how, exactly, He’s working behind the scenes. Whether you feel overwhelmed or disillusioned or frustrated by how your life feels, there’s room for you at this table, and good news! We’re all in this together.
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Relentless : Inspiration For The Journey Towards Hope, Joy, And Purpose Aft
$15.99Is it possible for God to turn your crushing loss into spiritual growth and fruitfulness? Is it conceivable that one day new life will emerge from the incredible sadness and heaviness you feel?
In short, easy to read chapters, designed for those who are mourning the loss of a spouse, Heike shares her intimate story with vulnerability, raw emotion, and transparency before and after the death of her husband Ted. Her relentless pursuit to grieve well encourages readers to embrace courage, perseverance, and honesty in their individual journeys toward personal growth.
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Holy Bible New Testament Comfort Print
$3.98The NKJV Holy Bible, New Testament offers first-time Bible readers an easy way to discover the grace and truth in Scripture with a focused look at the Gospels, the Book of Acts, the Epistles, and the Book of Revelation. An essential resource for outreach ministries, this Bible includes additional study helps, making understanding God’s Word easier. Features include:Exclusive NKJV Comfort Print Easy-to-read 9.3-pt typePlan of Salvation30-Days with Jesus Reading Plan
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Someone I Love Died (Revised)
$9.99From best-selling and beloved author Christne Harder Tangvald comes an updated and revised edition of her classic book of comfort for grieving children, filled with heart-healing words, fresh watercolor illustrations, and practical resources that help adults guide children through loss.
First published in 1988, Someone I Love Died has long comforted the hearts of children 4 to 8 who have lost someone close. It gently leads children through grief with age-appropriate words and solid biblical truth that understands a child’s hurting heart. The added interactive resources ensure this book will become a treasured keepsake. Once complete, children create a memory book of the loved one’s life. And it offers grown-ups a tool that turns what could be a difficult season into a meaningful time of healing.
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Lake Of The Cross
$19.99Tumbling waterfalls, white pelicans, and sweet serenity were just a few of the reasons Karly Foster became a park naturalist. But when rumors of an unsolved murder surface and a friend mysteriously disappears, Karly’s world becomes anything but peaceful. Then, as if she needed her tranquility shattered further, her ex-boyfriend, Blake, literally flies back into her life.
Blake Fenton, the owner of Wilderness Bush Adventures, can’t believe it. Was that really Karly Foster he’d just flown to the Aspen Ridge Emergency, suffering from heat stroke? After three years, she has gotten even more beautiful … if that were possible. It quickly becomes apparent, however, that flying sparks between him and his feisty former flame could leave nasty burns. Again.
Then Blake makes a horrifying discovery, and strange and terrifying events begin to unfold. As Blake wrestles with fear for Karly’s safety and confusion over his feelings for her, his wilderness-guide friend, Henry, implores him to seek God for answers. For centuries, God has been revealing Himself to the locals in Henry’s remote community-in a very unusual way.
When Blake and Karly join forces to compete in the No Trace Canoe Race, they find themselves fighting, not just to win, but to stay alive. Because someone has committed murder in the campground, and the killer’s sights have turned on them.
Do Blake and Karly have a future together? Or will this moment, when they have finally found each other again, be the last one they ever share?
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Philippians Colossians And Philemon
$6.99Understand the Bible like never before, book by book. Each Shepherd’s Notes volume highlights and explains the authorship, circumstances of writing, and main points of the Bible book being explored in a concise and easy-to-understand format. These unique and helpful books can be used for Bible studies, teaching, personal devotions, Christian and home schools, or sermon preparation.
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1 Nation Under God
$19.98SKU (UPC): 869490000415Artist: Jekalyn CarrMedia: CDReleased: February 2018New Day Christian Distributors Songs1. 1 Nation Under God Intro2. I Am A Winner3. I Love The Way You Love Me4. On The Cross5. Stay With Me6. Stay With Me Worship7. Never Alone8. You Will Win9. Gonna Be Great10. We Are One11. In This Atmosphere12. Its Yours13. It …
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Across The Blue
$17.00Bringing Edwardian period romance to life and ideal for Julie Klassen readers, derring-do, adventure, and faith make up the core of this story of an English aviation pioneer and the girl who falls for him.
Isabella Grayson, the eldest daughter of a wealthy, English newspaper magnate, longs to become a journalist, but her parents want her to marry well and help them gain a higher standing in society. After she writes an anonymous letter to the editor that impresses her father, her parents reluctantly agree she can write a series of articles about aviation and the race to fly across the Channel if she promises to accept a marriage proposal within the year.
When James Grant, an aspiring aviator, crashes his flying machine at the Grayson’s new estate, Bella is intrigued. James is determined to be the first to fly across the English Channel and win the prize Mr. Grayson’s newspaper is offering. He hopes it will help him secure a government contract to build airplanes and redeem a terrible family secret.
James wants to win Bella’s heart, but his background and lack of social standing make it unlikely her parents would approve. If he doesn’t succeed at his dreams, will he win the love and respect he is seeking? Will Bella’s faith and support help him find the strength and courage?
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Escape The Coming Night
$17.99There’s no doubt the world is in trouble. We see tragedy in the streets and violence in the news. We hear increasingly divisive political debates that spotlight the deep and bitter divisions in our society. We feel the pain and confusion of a culture that seems to be coming apart at the seams.
How do we explain so much chaos? How do we live with such turmoil? And is there any hope for peace in our time?
As one of the world’s most beloved Bible teachers, Dr. David Jeremiah is the perfect voice to help answer these questions. And in Escape the Coming Night, Dr. Jeremiah walks through the perfect Scripture for these uncertain times: The Book of Revelation. In Dr. Jeremiah’s hands, this exploration of Revelation is shocking and eye-opening, but also consistently uplifting–and a vital message for our time.
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Gospel According To Paul
$16.99From master-expositor and Bible teacher John MacArthur, a revelatory exploration of what the apostle Paul actually taught about the good news of Jesus. Now in trade paper.
The apostle Paul penned a number of important passages in his letters to the early church that summarize the gospel message in just a few well-chosen words. Each of these key texts has a unique emphasis highlighting some essential aspect of the good News. The chapters in this remarkable new book closely examine those vital gospel texts, one verse at a time. John MacArthur, host of the popular media ministry Grace to You, president of the Master’s College and Seminary, and longtime pastor at Grace Community Church, tackles such questions as: What is the gospel? What are the essential elements of the message? How can we be certain we have it right? And how should Christians be proclaiming the good news to the world? As always, the answers John MacArthur gives are clear, compelling, well-reasoned, easy to grasp, and above all, thoroughly biblical. The Gospel According to Paul, which follows in the tradition of MacArthur’s bestsellers The Gospel According to Jesus and The Gospel According to the Apostles, is written in a style that is easily accessible to everyone, including those who know very little about the Bible, while being of great value to seasoned pastors and experienced ministers. It explains the rich and complete gospel preached by Paul and its perfect harmony with the teachings of our Lord and the writers of the New Testament.
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Surrounded
$13.99SKU (UPC): 762183425529Artist: Michael W. SmithMedia: CDReleased: February 2018New Day Christian Distributors Songs1. Your House2. Light To You3. King Of My Heart4. Reckless Love5. Here I Bow6. Miracles7. Do It Again8. Surrounded9. Build My Life10. Washed Away11. Great Are You Lord12. Light To You Reprise
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Million Lights
$23.30SKU (UPC): 762183425420Artist: Michael W. SmithMedia: CDReleased: February 2018New Day Christian Distributors Songs1. Million Lights2. Conversation3. Something In My Heart4. Footsteps5. Your Love6. Love Always Wins7. Crashing Waves8. Louder9. Revolution10. Hey Love11. You Make Me Feel This Way12. Forgive13. Who You Are
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Ezra Nehemiah : A Commentary In The Wesleyan Tradition
$27.99Starting over is challenging-especially after the devastating failure that results in exile. The books of Ezra and Nehemiah not only grapple with the effects of failure but also testify to the gracious hand of a compassionate God who restores his people in the face of insurmountable odds.The stories of rebuilding and reform in Ezra and Nehemiah are expertly handled in this latest volume of the New Beacon Bible Commentary. Dr. Jim Edlin skillfully unpacks the literary design, authorship, and textual analysis of these books, while highlighting significant theological features, such as the role of collective participation in communal restoration.Engaging, perceptive, and academically thorough, the New Beacon Bible Commentary will expand your understanding and deepen your appreciation of the meaning and message of each book of the Bible.Written from the Wesleyan theological perspective, this indispensable commentary provides pastors, professional scholars, teachers, and Bible students with a critical, relevant, and inspiring interpretation of the Word of God in the 21st century.
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Message Of The Cross
$16.47Chapter 1:
God The Creator And The Bible
God Is The Creator
I Am Who I AM
God Is Omniscient And Omnipotent
God Is The Author Of The Bible
Every Word Of The Bible Is TrueChapter 2:
God Creates And Cultivates Man
God Creates Human Beings
Why God Cultivate Human Beings?
God Separates The Wheat From The ChaffChapter 3:
The Tree Of The Knowledge Of Good And Evil
Adam And Eve In The Garden Of Eden
Adam Disobeyed With His Own Free Will
The Wages Of Sin Is Death
Why Did God Place The Tree Of The Knowledge Of Good And Evil?Chapter 4:
The Secret Hidden Before Time Began
Adam’s Authority Handed Over To The Devil
The Law Of The Redemption Of The Land
The Secret Hidden Since Before The Beginning Of Time
Jesus Is Qualified According To The LawChapter 5:
Why Is Jesus Our Only Savior?
The Providence Of Salvation Through Jesus Christ
Why Was Jesus Hung On The Wooden Cross?
No Other Name In The World But “Jesus Christ”Chapter 6:
The Providence Of The Cross
Born In A Stable And Laid In A Manger
Jesus’ Life In Poverty
Whipped And Shedding His Blood
Wearing The Crown Of Thorns
Jesus’ Garments And Tunic Nailed Through His Hands And Feet
Jesus’ Legs Not Broken But His Side PiercedChapter 7:
The Last Seven Words Of Jesus On The Cross
Father, Forgive Them
Today You Shall Be With Me In Paradise
Dear Woman, Here Is Your Son; Here Is Your Mother
Eloi, Eloi, Lama Sabachthani?
I Am Thirsty
It Is Finished
Father, Into Your Hands I Commit My SpiritChapter 8:
True Faith And Eternal Life
What A Great Mystery It Is!
False Confessions Do Not Lead To Salvation
The Flesh And The Blood Of The Son Of Man
Forgiveness Only By Walking In The Light
Faith Accompanied With Action Is True FaithChapter 9:
To Be Born Of Water And The Spirit
Nicodemus Comes To Jesus
Jesus Helps Nicodemus’ Spiritual Understanding When Born Of Water And The Spirit
Three Testifiers: The Spirit, The Water, And The BloodChapter 10:
What Is Heresy?
The Biblical Definition Of Heresy
The Spirit Of Truth And The Spirit Of ErrorAdditional Info
This must-have book provides clear answers to questions often asked by Christians who are curious about things not directly addressed in the Bible. What was God the Creator like before the beginning of time? Why did God create man and let him live on this earth? Why did God place the tree of the knowledge of good and evil in the Garden of Eden? Why did God send His one and only Son as an atoning sacrifice? Why did God plan the providence of salvation through the rugged wooden cross? These questions and more are resolved by Dr. Jaerock Lee. The book consists of spirit-filled messages of hope and salvation for all who have questions about what God wants from the faithful. As preached by Dr. Lee, the knowledge provided in The Message of the Cross will enlighten you on the deep, wide, and great love God has for His creation.Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Immanuel Labor Gods Presence In Our Profession
$47.93Here is a fresh, comprehensive, Christian perspective on work. This is a solid introduction to this critical subject. It is especially geared toward those in need of Gods guidance on finding the right career and how to integrate their faith with the job. It is well-grounded in scripture, contains numerous inspirational quotes from other Christian leaders, offers practical wisdom, and includes many personal illustrations. Topics consist of the value of everyday work, thorns and thistles, the eternal value of work, finding a job that fits, how we are to work, and implications for those in ministry. It includes a helpful index of three hundred scripture references and questions for group discussion or personal reflection. This book will expand your view of how God can use your unique abilities in the workplace and how his presence at work makes all the difference.
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Unexpected Detour : Kris’s Story Her Difficult Journey Following A Catastro
$11.95This is the story of how a successful, young, professional educator, wife, and mother survived a near-fatal and debilitating stroke at the age of thirty-six. It is being written in the hope that her lessons learned and experiences recounted will help other stroke victims, their families, and friends as they begin their own period of discovery and healing. Every stroke is different, but recovery protocols are very similar for each survivor and those who love them. Perhaps this book will be a road map as they collectively navigate a myriad of fears, hopes, feelings of despair, and needs during their own personal journey back.
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Fathers Gift : The Holy Spirit
$15.93The Person of the Holy Spirit is THE GIFT promised in the book of Joel. THE GIFT is also why Jesus commanded the apostles to tarry in Jerusalem, until they received Him, The Holy Spirit. His infilling changed their lives from hiding in fear to boldly proclaiming the gospel and a willingness to give up their lives, and He is still given to ALL.
Seek Him… He is THE GIFT.
He matures the believer and purges the dross from our lives.Without His fire in and on our lives, we are powerless to live for Him. But ye shall receive power, when the Holy Spirit is come upon you: and ye shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. Acts 1:8
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I Cant Make You Love Him
$15.99Hori-Son Press LLC
Written for a “street book” but for all who desire to really know that God hears us when we cry out. No matter how hard the storm you are facing, the answer is learning to love as He loves and feeling His presence in your life!.
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Stand
$15.28This book entitled Stand is close to my heart. Some of the names may have been changed or excluded to protect the privacy of the people in this book. Stand was birthed through the tears and prostate places along the way. Mary Louise King fights for her life after becoming critically ill while in the hospital for an overnight observation stay. Her daughter takes her and runs to another state to keep her alive. Days turn into months and months into nearly two years as they weather the storm. The daughter is challenged as she and her husband take on the chores of caring for a completely bed-ridden tracheostomy and ventilator patient at home. Their love for the Lord their God and for her fuel their efforts, as they push beyond their boundaries to see dreams come true. The daughter is a dreamer and has had many dreams about her mother being healed; therefore, she refuses to quit or to back down in any way. The fight intensifies as the mother and daughter endure this storm. The daughter has no idea that her main support person for her mother will die in the middle of the storm. This is unexpected, leaving her heart broken and devastated. The love she has for her God and for her mother propel her forward with a new strength and desire for her destiny and purpose. She loses not only her dad, but also a special brother-in-love, as well as a close aunt who is like a second mother to her. Just when she thinks it is over, she unexpectedly loses a cousin who is as close as a sister. The pain and the tears take grieving to another level. This leaves her heart not only broken, but torn and ripped in ways that only God can repair. This book shares how she is able to stand when she literally is being chased after and pressured to turn off her mother’s ventilator. Stand gives you an inspiring example of standing firm in the midst of the storm. I pray it encourages others not to give up when things look bad, but to trust in and to depend on wholeheartedly the Lord God, Who is able to do exceedingly and abundantly above all we can ask or even think. Ephesians 3:20. All lives matter, including the young and the elderly. We must be their voice when they are unable to fight for and to protect themselves. Weather the storm and……….STAND, STAND, STAND!!!
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Trinity And Humanity
$34.00Colin Gunton is regarded by many as one of the most important English theologians of the twentieth century. A prolific writer and creative thinker, Gunton taught at King’s College, London, for over thirty years, until his untimely death in 2003. In this first single-authored introduction to Gunton’s theology, Uche Anizor traces the key theological themes, major contributors, and criticisms of his work. Each chapter provides a synthesis and overview of Gunton’s thought on a particular doctrine or set of doctrines, calling attention to the Trinitarian shape of his theology. In Trinity and Humanity, Anizor provides a handy entree into the corpus of this major thinker.
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Eli Versus God
$28.50JMB John Moelker Books
A 22-year-old is about to break free from a Christian home and enter a brave new world. It will be a wilderness of trials and temptations. He believes that it’s Eli vs. the world, but he’s about to find out that it’s not the world he has to worry about–it’s the world’s creator, the Lord God, Almighty.
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Ask The Apostle
$17.99Norman D Morrison
This exciting new work taps into the apostle Paul’s passion and power to ignite and energize small groups through interactive, Bible-based dialogue. Lively conversations–with Paul’s answers taken from Scripture–capture his inspired teaching to build faith and promote spiritual growth in individuals and groups.nd groups.
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Shaped Notes : How Ordinary People With Extraordinary Gifts Influenced My L
$16.99Larnelle Harris is one of the most renowned Christian vocalists of our generation. Aside from his numerous accolades in the recording industry, Larnelle has been a stalwart figure of integrity, choosing to always put his marriage and children above his career. In his first memoir, Larnelle honestly shares some of the most difficult moments of his life – from losing his voice for a year to being attacked for his color. And he humbly credits the people who shaped his life and career early on, offering timeless insights into how God can use ordinary people to do extraordinary things.
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Gender Rolitis : Redeem Unhealthy Gender Roles
$13.99Hierarchy or Mutuality?
Solve the Gender Role Puzzle
Don’t give up hope for a truly Bible-based, Christ-centered, Spirit-led calling in your marriage, and all other important areas of your life!
This book will give you biblical solutions for hope that lasts:– Redeem the gender roles in your marriage (or yourself, if single)
– Restore peace when there are irreconcilable differences of opinion regarding gender roles
– Reimagine possibilities revealed by divine disruption of human bias
– Integrate Spirit and self in your calling
– Transform your identity into Spirit-formed identity in Christ.“Spirit-formed oneness in mutual submission to each other and mutual accountability to God restores the heart, heals the hurt, and renews the hope of every husband and wife who wants to be all God is calling each of them to be.”
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Pillars Of Creation
$15.99Faithful Life Publishers
Giving brief explanations to cosmic mysteries and referring to them as the fundamental base for getting at the real mysteries in cosmology, the author researches the best minds from philosophy, science, and theology to the reader to the next step.
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Whatever Happened To The Gospel
$15.99Most Christians throughout the world don’t really understand what “the Gospel” is. What was it that Paul was “unashamed” of? Why should people become Christians? What does it even mean to be saved?
Respected author and theologian R. T. Kendall is out to correct this lack of understanding in Whatever Happened to the Gospel? It’s time to rediscover the true Gospel and its life-changing power.
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Words Of Counsel
$17.99Charles Spurgeon knew something about winning souls, and he holds nothing back as he shares biblical wisdom and practical application regarding the incredible work the Lord wants to do through His people to reach the lost.
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Catholic Grandparents Handbook
$16.95Whats the difference between being a grandparent and being a Catholic grandparent? Youll find the answer to this questionand much morein The Catholic Grandparents Handbook. This book offers ideas and inspiration on how you can incorporate faith, hope, love, and fun into your relationship with your grandchildren. Topics such as the importance of prayer, sharing faith, passing on family history, and preserving family traditions are explored. Youll also find valuable advice on helping grandchildren through difficult times, dealing with grandchildren who are unchurched, and building strong relationshipseven when grandchildren live far away. Whether you are an experienced grandparent or awaiting the arrival of your first grandchild, this handbook will support and affirm you as you grow in your role as a Catholic grandparent.
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Dont Be Afraid To Say Yes To God
$12.95Set out for the future without fear! Thats the message of Pope Francis to young people as he challenges them to follow Christ and his plan for their lives. In this collection of short excerpts of his talks from around the world, Pope Francis speaks to the best instincts of young people, inviting them to do their part to build a better, more just world. He encourages teens and young adults to say yes to all that God is asking of them, even while acknowledging that following the Lord wholeheartedly involves risks as well as rewards.
Popular youth speaker Fr. Mike Schmitz provides follow-up reflections and questions after each selection that are designed to help young people draw closer to God in prayer, giving them the courage to rise up and embrace the popes words. This book can profoundly influence the choices that young people make at crucial decision points in their lives.
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Unique And Universal Christ
$44.00There are tremendous pressures on Christians in the contemporary world to conform to a libertarian vision of a multi-faith society where no one makes truth-claims about their faith. In such a situation Christians need to think afresh about the uniqueness and universality of Jesus Christ and what this might mean in today’s plural world. Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali shows how Jesus’ understanding of himself and his work bears on contemporary cultures and their values. He explores critical questions Christians must face: – What does the gospel affirm in contemporary cultures? – What does the gospel fulfil in contemporary cultures? – What does the gospel challenge in contemporary cultures? – How does our understanding of the crucified and risen Lord affect our view of the human condition? – How can we evaluate the different religious traditions of the world in the light of Christ? – How can we be welcoming and hospitable but also committed to that conversion and transformation of individuals and of human societies which has been revealed as God’s purpose in Christ? Christian claims of uniqueness have a direct bearing on what informs the social order. Consequently this book takes on the challenge of relativism in the contemporary social and political arena. ‘Drawing on unparalleled cross-cultural experiences and wide-ranging scholarship, Michael Nazir-Ali offers a powerful challenge to Christians tempted to dilute their faith in Christ to render it “”relevant.””
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Ampersand
$36.00D.S. Martin’s new poetry collection Ampersand brings together portraits & observations where the poet reflects upon artists, saints, reformers, poets, his own elderly parents, & various biblical characters–including twelve poems written for each of the twelve disciples. Ampersand–as the title suggests–brings together many disparate things, giving room for diverse reflections on human experience & the world in which we live.
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Apatheia In The Christian Tradition
$37.00To many modern people, apatheia (being “”without suffering””/””without passion””) sounds like cold-heartedness and indifference to others, a condition to be avoided. However, in the classical world and for many in the historic Christian church it was a spiritual state to aspire to. What exactly is apatheia? What is its origin? How has it been used in spiritual writings throughout the centuries of Christian practice? And how may it help us today to articulate a Christian understanding of the soul’s spiritual well-being? The central aim of the book is twofold: to rediscover the meaning and function of the Greek term apatheia as it was understood and employed by the Stoics in their philosophical and religious writings, and to explore how the theologians of the church–Origen, Evagrius, John Cassian, Maximus, and Ignatius of Loyola–interpreted apatheia for their spiritual practice. Nguyen argues that the concept of apatheia in the Christian spiritual tradition connotes the state of “”spiritual peace”” or “”well-being”” of the human soul wherein excessive and negative emotions–such as lust, excessive desire for food and drink, anger, envy, resentment, self-love, and pride–are replaced by reasonable desires, love, and humility.
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Your Jesus Is Too Small
$24.00We can make Jesus look very small if we are not careful. Your Jesus Is Too Small explores how a trivialized Jesus contributes to a collapsed Christian moral character. The 2016 election exposed the truth that for many Christians character does not count, or is a very low priority. Eighty-one percent of white evangelicals voted for President Trump, not known as a man of high moral character. This collapse of character is especially troubling since Christians claim to seek after the mind and character of Jesus Christ. What’s more, the ingrained and unrelenting cultural values–combined with our inescapable self-centered pursuits–bombard us every moment and blight our character. After noting how we belittle Jesus, this book explores ways we can exalt him, allowing his character traits to inform and then transform our hearts and minds. A credible Jesus also means that more tongues will confess him and more knees bow before him and that more people will desire his compassionate character. Then we will be morally equipped to address the great crises of our day: persistent poverty, the marginalizing of out-groups, raging violence, and our planet’s lingering woes.
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Sing Us A Song Of Joy
$51.00Out on the barren margins of Babylonian exile, the great biblical poet Jeremiah suggests that his captors are asking for a song of joy. Imagine that. Is it possible, he asks, to sing the Lord’s song in a foreign land? Christians today find themselves caught up in the massive sweep of secularizing culture. Do we have a joyful song to sing anymore? Do we know what our song has been throughout history? Could we possibly sing as a mighty choir, just perhaps igniting spiritual renewal for our world–and for each one of us as well? This book proposes the possibility of finding a new song for our time.
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Upside Down Kingdom (Anniversary)
$18.99Sharing, not hoarding. Service, not status. Community, not competition. Basins, not swords. Loyalty to God, not nation.
Jesus turned everything upside down. When we follow him, we can too.This book calls readers to imagine and embody the reign of God on earth as it is in heaven. Since its publication in 1978, the Upside-Down Kingdom has become the most trusted resource on radical Christian discipleship. In this completely updated anniversary edition, author Donald R. Kraybill asks: What does it mean to follow the Christ who traded victory and power for hanging out with the poor and forgiving his enemies? How did a man in first-century Palestine threaten the established order, and what does that mean for us today? What would happen if Christians replaced force with service, violence with love, and nationalism with allegiance to Jesus?
Jesus turned expectations upside-down. The kingdom of God is still full of surprises. Are you ready?
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Why Leader Guide (Teacher’s Guide)
$16.99Where is God when tragedy and suffering strike? When the ground shakes, and a poor nation’s economy is destroyed; when the waters rise, washing away a community’s hopes and dreams; when a child suffers neglect and abuse; when violence tears apart nations where is God? If God is all powerful, and if each one of us is a beloved child of God, then how can God allow tragedy and suffering to mar his creation? In Why?, best-selling author Adam Hamilton brings fresh insight to the age-old question of how to understand the will of God. Rejecting simplistic answers and unexamined assumptions, he lays out core ideas for comprehending God’s plan for the world, including: God will not take away our free will, even when we use it to grieve him. God will never abandon us, especially in the midst of our suffering. While God is not the author of suffering, God will bring blessing out of tragedy.
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Forgiveness Leader Guide (Teacher’s Guide)
$16.99In his passionate and life-changing book Forgiveness: Finding Peace Though Letting Go, bestselling author Adam Hamilton shows the same insight that he brought to his popular books Why? Making Sense of God’s Will and Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity. In this new book, Hamilton explores forgiveness in our relationship with God, with our spouses or romantic interests, with our parents and siblings, and with others in our lives. This comprehensive Leader Guide, when used with the DVD, provides everything you’ll need to hold a four-session study of Forgiveness with your group. Inside you’ll find session plans, discussion questions, and activities, as well as suggestions of ways to make the study a meaningful experience for any group.
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Forgiveness : Finding Peace Through Letting Go
$18.99If your enemies are starving, feed them some bread; if they are thirsty, give them water to drink. Proverbs 24:17 (CEB) There is nothing more crippling than holding on to anger. Anger, more than any other emotion, has the power to consume all aspects of our lives, distort our sense of purpose, and destroy our relationship with God. In the passionate and life-changing book Forgiveness: Finding Peace Though Letting Go, bestselling author Adam Hamilton brings the same insight that he applied in the bestseller “Why?” to the challenge of forgiveness. Hamilton argues that revelation comes when we realize that forgiveness is a gift we give ourselves rather than to someone else. He also contends that only when we learn to forgive others and ourselves can we truly receive forgiveness from God. “Adam Hamilton not only reminds us about the importance of reconnecting the broken pieces of our lives, but shows how the process of grace and forgiveness is possibly our most complete picture of God.” –Shane Stanford, author of Making Life Matter: Embracing the Joy in the Everyday “The heartbeat of the gospel is grace. With practical insight, Hamilton makes grace understandable–both for seeking and for granting forgiveness. I highly recommend this book.” –Melody Carlson, author of Healing Waters: A Bible Study on Forgiveness, Grace, and Second Chances “Adam Hamilton’s book offers clear guidance for believers struggling with the practical application of our biblical imperative to forgive. It is a must-read for both Christian counselors and every person who has something or someone to forgive.” –Jennifer Cisney Ellers, author of The First 48 Hours: Spiritual Caregivers as First Responders “Deeply rooted in the Bible’s testimony about God’s extravagant mercy, this fine little book explores the Christian call to practice both repentance and forgiveness in the image of God. Straightforward and practical, Hamilton vividly sketches the habits of the heart that discipleship requires in our daily relationships with spouses and intimate life partners, family members, friends and strangers.” –Patricia Beattie Jung, Professor of Christian Ethics, Saint Paul School of Theology
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How To Preach A Dangerous Sermon
$19.99Learn to use four characteristics of “preaching with moral imagination” to proclaim freedom for all. The author describes the four characteristics using examples like Robert F. Kennedy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,Prathia Hall, and the Moral Monday Movement, along with musicians and other artists of today. Moral imagination helps the hearer to see what they cannot see, to hear what they cannot hear–to inhabit the lives of others, so that they can embody Christ and true freedom for those others. This book equips and empowers preachers to transcend their basic skills and techniques, so that their proclamation of the Word causes actual turnaround in the hearts and lives of their hearers, and in their communities.
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Romans Leader Guide (Teacher’s Guide)
$14.99Study the entire Book of Romans, beginning with an introduction to Paul and following through his life and his call. Some of the major ideas explored are: his purpose and situation, righteousness and wrath, being set free from sin, new life in the Spirit, and a tolerant ethic. Leader Guide includes: A verse-by-verse, in-depth look at the Scriptures. Background material, including word studies and history of the biblical setting. Answers to questions asked in the Participant Book. Application of the Scripture to daily life situations. Discussion suggestions. A variety of study options. Practical tips for leaders to use. More than 3.5 million copies of the series have been sold. This revision of the Abingdon classic Genesis to Revelation Series is a comprehensive, verse-by-verse, book-by-book study of the Bible based on the NIV. These studies help readers strengthen their understanding and appreciation of the Bible by enabling them to engage the Scripture on three levels: What does the Bible say? Questions to consider while reading the passage for each session. What does the passage mean? Unpacks key verses in the selected passage. How does the Scripture relate to my life? Provides three major ideas that have meaning for our lives today. The meaning of the selected passages are made clear by considering such aspects as ancient customs, locations of places, and the meanings of words. The meaning of the selected passages are made clear by considering such aspects as ancient customs, locations of places, and the meanings of words. The simple format makes the study easy to use. Includes maps and glossary with key pronunciation helps. Updates will include: New cover designs. New interior designs. Leader Guide per matching Participant Book (rather than multiple volumes in one book). Updated to 2011 revision of the New International Version Translation (NIV). Updated references to New Interpreters Dictionary of the Bible. Include biblical chapters on the contents page beside session lesson titles for at-a-glance overview of biblical structure. Include larger divisions within the contents page to reflect macro-structure of each biblical book. Ex: Genesis 1-11; Genesis 12-50; Exodus 1-15; Exodus 16-40; Isaiah 1-39; Isaiah 40-66. The simple format makes the study easy to use. Each volume is 13 sessions.
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