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Dynamic Of Faith Words And The Miracle Power Of God
$12.49Add to cartThe subject of faith is by far one of the most preached and taught of all our Christian doctrines in the church today. Yet despite God’s mandate for his children to walk by faith, it is widely acknowledged among both clergy and layman that too many of God’s children still have difficulty mastering this fundamental concept, which by default leaves them falling short of the victory, blessings, and benefits pledged to them by God through Christ and the New Covenant. This book, The Dynamic of Faith, Words, and the Miracle Power of God was born out of this need in the body of Christ. Here, the subject of faith is revisited to present a simple, comprehensive study with fresh revelation to give every believer a clearer concept of how faith works and how the word of faith can be confidently implemented in their everyday lives to bring abundant success in every area of life.
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Best Days Are Ahead
$13.49Add to cartAlthough it may appear that the forces of darkness are prevailing over the people of God, the Word declares that the very gates of hell shall not overtake the Church of the Living God. Jesus said, “On this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven” (Matthew 16:18-19). The Church has been marching victoriously for over two thousand years, despite periods of bitter struggle, divisions, and persecution.As the struggles continue, many believers succumb to a spirit of defeat. But if we trust God, we can be confident that the best days are ahead. Thus says the Lord of hosts: “Once more … I will shake heaven and earth, the sea and dry land; and I will shake all nations, and they shall come to the Desire of All Nations, and I will fill this temple with glory. … The silver is Mine, and the gold is Mine. … The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former. … And in this place, I will give peace” (Haggai 2:6-9)
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Shouts And Whispers
$27.99Add to cartFlannery O’Connor once wrote that “to the hard of hearing you shout, and for the almost-blind you draw large and startling figures.” Some of the twenty-one well-known writers included in this book prefer to “shout,” as O’Connor did, while others offer what Doris Betts calls “whispering hope.”
Shouts and Whispers contains a fascinating array of reflections on topics surrounding the often-perilous intersection of writing and faith. The authors all agree that literature can help us to be more faithful, yet they approach the subject in ways as diverse as their biographies. Some, like Katherine Paterson and Frederick Buechner, propose models of how literature and belief can fruitfully intersect. Several authors offer insightful metaphors for the experience of doing faith-filled writing, while others speak of writing as finding hope in the midst of brokenness. Finally, in essays by Madeleine L’Engle, Thomas Lynch, and others, readers are encouraged to make the connection between writing and embodiment, translating words into actions.
While the essays, addresses, and interviews in Shouts and Whispers are by no means the final word, they will provoke rich and nuanced reflection on the dynamic relationship between faith and writing.
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Principles And Power Of Vision (Student/Study Guide)
$19.99Add to cartIn this study guide companion to Myles Munroe’s eye-opening book, The Principles and Power of Vision, you will explore deeper insights into your purpose and thought-provoking questions for personal application to your life. Designed for either individual or group study, this guide will help you to find out the most important thing you can about yourself–the purpose for your existence. As you progress through the time-tested truths and principles of vision in these pages, you will come to understand your life’s purpose, discover how to make your dreams and hopes a living reality, and find a new passion for living.
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Dream Of God
$19.95Add to cartRe-awaken your sense of calling and your desire for truth.
A classic book by this contemporary prophet who has touched lives and transformed hearts with her books, preaching, teaching, and lay group work. Through adept storytelling and Bible study, she reawakens our sense of calling, reminding us of God’s dream for us: not merely to worship Jesus but to follow Him. -
Long Shadowed Grief
$19.95Add to cartIn the aftermath of suicide, friends and family face a long road of grief and reflection. With a sympathetic eye and a firm hand, Harold Ivan Smith searches for the place of the spirit in the wake of suicide. He asks how one may live a spiritual life as a survivor, and he addresses the way faith is permanently altered by “the residue of stigma” that attaches to suicide.
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Christian Beliefs
$17.99Add to cartA basic guide to twenty Christian beliefs that is solid, yet readable, and not intimidating for new believers and Christians in general. Includes chapter review questions.
About the Author
Elliot Grudem holds a degree from Reformed Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Kacey, live in New Orleans with their daughter. -
Doctors Who Followed Christ
$18.99Add to cartLearning how other believers have struggled and persevered, often against great opposition, to achieve noteworthy success in their labors provides incentive for our own walk with the Lord. This new companion book to Scientists of Faith provides the interesting and encouraging personal stories of 32 doctors and their faith in God. Along with illustrations is a brief overview of each person’s contribution in their field.
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I Believed And Therefore I Spoke
$13.49Add to cartTim Black, Jr. was jolted into reality when he learned his son was involved in the occult and oppressed by demons. But do demons really oppress people today? And does God work miracles today? Does the Holy Spirit dwell in Christians today and bestow upon them His gifts? In this gripping, true story discover how Tim came to believe for the first time in his life that the answer to all of these questions is “yes!” Read how our merciful God transformed his family’s losing battle against Satan into a stunning victory. In this book, Tim describes how he learned to accept Christ’s authority to cast out demons in His name. Then he explains how this led to a new understanding of the Holy Spirit. I Believed and Therefore I Spoke will either challenge or confirm what you believe, but it will not leave you unaffected.
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Ordering Of Love
$21.00Add to cart“In a brilliant marriage of myth and manner, histories sacred and profane, prayers of petition and of praise, these poems both articulate and illumine the trouble in the gap in which we live-the gap between human affections and Divine Love. L’Engle is unfailing in her willingness to see through-not around-human suffering, and in so doing announces no final severing of spirit and flesh but an enduring vision of resurrection in that crux, in the cross, in the One in Whom all things meet, continuing.”
-Scott Cairns, author of Slow Pilgrim and Philokalia: New and Selected Poems“I love L’Engle’s poetry for the way it incarnates not only the great Truths of the faith, but all the little truths of our ordinary existence-our working and playing and loving and fighting and dreaming and idling and all the rest of it-and for the way it shows us that those big and little truths should not, cannot, be separated.”
-Carolyn Arends, recording artist and author“Why is L’Engle one of the defining poets of our time? Because when life hurts, she does not shrink from the wounds. She clarifies the murk with hope as we feel the lift of grace.”
-Calvin Miller, Beeson Divinity School
Birmingham, Alabama“We are, all of us, the richer for this carefully crafted and prayerfully rendered collection.”
-Phyllis Tickle, Author, The Divine Hours“Poetry, at least the kind I write, is written out of immediate need; it is written out of pain, joy, and experience too great to be borne until it is ordered into words. And then it is written to be shared.”
-Madeleine L’EngleMadeleine L’Engle’s writing has always translated the invisible and intricate qualities of love into the patterns and rhythms of visible life. Now, with compelling language and open-hearted vulnerability, The Ordering of Love brings together the exhaustive collection of L’Engle’s poetry for the first time.
This volume collects nearly 200 of L’Engle’s original poems, including eighteen that have never before been published. Reflecting on themes of love, loss, faith, and beauty, The Ordering of Love gives vivid and compelling insight into the language of the heart.
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Beliefs : Mennonite Faith And Practice
$18.99Add to cartAsk any person randomly on the sidewalk what they know about the Mennonites and chances are their answer will include Mormons, black clothes and buggies, or general confusion. This short, engaging book gives a brief account of what Mennonites believe. From the beginnings of the Anabaptist (or Mennonite) movement in the 16th-century, to biblical interpretation, baptism, understandings of the church, ethics, and the complex question of denominationalism, John D. Roth provides a solid framework for on-going conversations about faithful discipleship in the Mennonite church today.
John Roth has written a wonderful introduction to Mennonite life and theology. With admirable candor he exposes the controverted and undecided aspects of Mennonite ecclesial practices and theology. This book will serve not only to introduce Mennonite life to Mennonites but to anyone wanting to know what makes Mennonites Mennonites.
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Walking The Straight And Narrow
$15.99Add to cartOver many years in his walk with God on the wire and in his life, Tino has developed more than 30 lessons in faith. Set against a backdrop of sawdust and trained tigers, attepted murder and trials by fire, betrayal and triumph, Tino Wallenda invites the reader behind the scenes, into the world of circus, and into a close, personal relationship with God.
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His Hammock In The Shade
$13.49Add to cartCOME UNTO ME Come rest, My child, let Me cover thee As the shade beneath the magnolia tree Let Me revive thy weary soul For I thy Father will make thee whole Ye look about thee with great concern For abiding peace thy heart does yearn Come draw from Me all that ye need For I thy Lord holds the answer seed Within My love there will be found The strength to help thee stand thy ground Climb up and nestle in My garment’s folds And be restored by the love My heart holds So, come sit, My child, at thy Father’s feet There stay and rest till My work is complete Coni “There remains therefore a rest for the people of God.” Hebrews 4:9
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Praying With All Kinds Of Prayer
$12.49Add to cartIn our modern world, the concept of prayer is misunderstood. In Praying with All Kinds of Prayer, Pastor Henry explains that Christians need to fully understand and apply these principles of prayer. This book will motivate, show, and inspire you to stand in the arena of faith until you see the manifestation of your prayer request. God is ever faithful. However, you cannot convincingly say that until you have had an experience with Him. In this book, you will learn: HOW TO PRESENT YOUR REQUEST TO THE HEAVENLY FATHER HOW TO RECEIVE THE ANSWER TO THAT PARTICULAR REQUEST DIFFERENT KINDS OF PRAYER
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Mustard Seed Of Faith
$10.99Add to cartLongfellow Press
I have known Donna Warren all of my life (which is most of hers). In the early years, I found her to be very headstrong, mean, determined, and slightly vain. She often tried to take an authoritative role with everyone, which resulted in major conflict. To put it in simple terms, I didn’t like her. You see-she’s my oldest sister. About seven years ago, quite by default, my husband and I went to Galveston, Texas, to visit Donna and her husband. We had booked flights to attend her daughter’s wedding a few weeks earlier but were unable to make the trip. With two roundtrip tickets to Texas that we had to use, I had no choice but to pay her a visit. It was during this visit that, for the first time, I MET DONNA WARREN! I found her to be very self-assured, yet humble; very stern, yet compassionate; and very opinionated, yet understanding. The woman I met is truly chosen and anointed by God, and I love her. You see, she’s my friend, mentor, confidante, and prayer partner, and since our mother went on to be with God, she’s been my mother. This book, A Mustard Seed of Faith, is Donna’s testimony. Throughout her life, she has held on to her faith to make it through the trails, tribulations, and triumphs of this world. As you read each poem and inspirational writing, and look into the heart and soul of Donna Warren, I know that you will feel God’s power, wisdom, guidance, and comfort, and will be richly blessed. When you’ve been blessed, pass it on by planting another Mustard Seed of Faith, the way Donna has. -Denese Artis -
Truth Unplugged For Girls
$14.99Add to cartThis powerful book is filled with true-to-life stories of girls just like you, trying to figure out what’s right, what’s wrong, and how life should be lived. It addresses real-life situations like: What it means to have a good self-image; learning to be “you” and not some counterfeit, what happens when you really like a guy and the hormones kick in; being a good friend; the teen pregnancy trap; getting along with parents; winning over fear and anger; dealing with suicide; finding peace, love, and forgiveness; healing a broken heart; and letting God help you become the person He created you to be. Each story also comes with life insights–DOWNL0AD tells you what God has to soy about the situation in the story–TRUTH UNPLUGGED is a simple rule of thumb to help you stay on track and make good choices–POWER UP holds you accountable for your decisions and helps you see beyond the obvious–TRUTH LINK helps you start communicating with God honestly and clearly. TRUTH UNPLUGGED. Honest. In your face. Unfiltered. The Real Truth about Life. It’s important to know . . . and it’s waiting for you in the pages of this book!
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In A Dark Wood
$17.00Add to cartThis book features a diverse group of voices describing unlikely and often moving journeys toward or away from faith – Protestants, Catholics, and Jews; laypeople and professionally religious activists, poets, politicians, and ordinary folk. In dozens of readings, poems, and prayers, the Psalmists, medieval saints, and other poets reflect on belief and doubt, on the loss of faith and its rediscovery.
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Faithful Learning And The Christian Scholarly Vocation
$21.50Add to cartChristian scholars and teachers everywhere are exploring ever more fully the relationship between Christian faith and the various academic disciplines. “Faithful Learning and the Christian Scholarly Vocation” makes a singular contribution to this ongoing endeavor. Leading voices in the Christian academy here provide a solid theological foundation for understanding the aims and practice of faith-and-learning integration, especially within church-related institutions, and also pointedly discuss some major challenges and opportunities facing Christian higher education in the twenty-first century.
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Living The Story
$23.50Add to cartThis instructive, practical book explores the meaning of “biblical spirituality,” a spirituality rooted in the Scriptures, in the grand story of God.
Writing to promote genuine discipleship and an everyday sense of God’s presence, R. Paul Stevens and Michael Green show that biblical spirituality is based on down-to-earth principles meant to foster righteous living at home, at work, wherever one is. They highlight the importance of our being in relationship with the Triune God and discuss how we can be worshipers of Abba God, disciples of Jesus, and temples of the Holy Spirit. The book proceeds through the Old and New Testaments, engaging readers with the discoveries and struggles of people of faith from Adam and Eve to those gathered around the Lamb in the new Jerusalem. Stevens and Green focus throughout on how we can truly live the Word of God so that our own stories become part of God’s great story of love.Filled with biblical wisdom and a pleasure to read, “Living the Story” is a winsome invitation to follow God wholeheartedly in every dimension of life.
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Faith To Remember
$21.99Add to cart“A Faith To Remember” is great to keep a permanent record of a child’s journey of their faith. The verses are inspirational and there is lots of room to record the parent’s and children’s thoughts, memories and spiritual growth. It can be a life long keepsake, easily moving from childhood through adulthood.
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Faith : Depending On God
$12.00Add to cartWhy don’t I get what I pray for?
Do I wait in faith for God to change a bad situation, or do I step out in faith to look for change?
Why don’t I feel more confident that God will help me?
If you ever struggle with uncertainties about faith, you’ll find good company in the pages of the Bible. Dale and Sandy Larsen lead you through nine Bible studies on people who struggled with faith to encourage you in your journey to deeper trust.
This revised LifeGuide Bible Study features additional questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, together with expanded leader’s notes and a “Now or Later” section in each study.
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Musings Of An Immigrant Seeker
$22.99Add to cartMusings of an Immigrant Seeker is my journey toward and in God as reflected in poems, devotions, and songs. Whether inspired by circumstances, relationships, pictures, or the Bible, these writings have been gifts from my heavenly Father, the Giver of all good gifts. As He has touched me in allowing me to write them, I hope others will also feel and meet Him as they read through them, and discover as I did that He has been with them on their journey all along: The Search and Meeting God The Journey, My Discoveries in Him Life Lessons in Christ Finding Rest in Daily Life, because of rest with Him and others
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Musings Of An Immigrant Seeker
$14.99Add to cartMusings of an Immigrant Seeker is my journey toward and in God as reflected in poems, devotions, and songs. Whether inspired by circumstances, relationships, pictures, or the Bible, these writings have been gifts from my heavenly Father, the Giver of all good gifts. As He has touched me in allowing me to write them, I hope others will also feel and meet Him as they read through them, and discover as I did that He has been with them on their journey all along: The Search and Meeting God The Journey, My Discoveries in Him Life Lessons in Christ Finding Rest in Daily Life, because of rest with Him and others
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Biblical Christianity : A Solid Faith In A Skeptical World
$15.49Add to cartBiblical Christianity: A Solid Faith in a Skeptical World deals with biblical apologetics and theology. It was written to help skeptics see that there is a strong reason to believe in the Christian faith. It will also help strengthen Christians so they will be solid in their theological beliefs, and will help those who do not know Jesus Christ as Savior to put their hope and trust in him today.
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Walk Of Faith
$12.49Add to cartA Walk of Faith has been Marion Urie Stevens’ lifestyle since she received Jesus as her personal Lord and Savior in 1976. She has stepped out in faith, time and time again, trusting God was leading her and He was always there. Through trials and sufferings, God has seen her through, healing her and her family in the most miraculous ways. Read how God brought Marion from depression, divorce, and disability to abundant life in Him. In twenty powerful and sometimes humorous stories of faith, Marion shares her three Es to help you grow in your walk with God: Expect a miracle, Experience the miracle, and then Express the miracle. Marion’s hope and prayer is that as you read this book, you too will walk in faith out of despair and into abundant life in Christ.
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Apostles Doctrine : The Foundation Of The Christian Faith
$15.49Add to cartAre you a Christian? Do you believe the Bible? If you answered, “yes” to both questions, try answering the following: What makes Christianity different from other religions? What are the foundational teachings of the Bible? Which teaching sets Christianity apart from all other religions? The Apostle Paul instructed us to study to show ourselves approved of God (2 Timothy 2:15), and Peter said we should always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks us for a reason for the hope that is in us (1 Peter 3:15). Establishing a firm foundation of faith is essential to our growth and survival in these last days. It is vital that new believers in Jesus know what they believe and why they believe it. The Apostles’ Doctrine will guide new believers as they lay a firm foundation upon which they will be able to build a solid structure for their new life in Christ. The Apostles’ Doctrine will challenge more seasoned Christians to strengthen their foundation of faith as they rediscover the basic truths of God’s Word. This study will refresh their understanding of the faith that is within them.
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Grasping For Sweet Things And Finding Nothing Inside
$15.49Add to cartA Letter From God to His Daughters… (P.S. That All His Sons Should Read) This spiritual empowerment book contains five inflaming letters addressing provoking issues women face. By addressing these realities, the author teaches women how to develop a genuine hope they can live by, faith they can count on, and the dynamic spiritual tools they need to survive. This book helps you learn how to: Recognize Your God-given Purpose Become Highly Elevated by God Thwart Satan’s Temptations Grow in a Dry Place Listen to What Readers Are Saying about This Book: If you are a woman who is tired of Grasping for Sweet Things & Finding Nothing Inside, read this book! You will be confronted, comforted & changed! Great for women’s groups, Bible studies & personal enrichment. Host of Inside Detroit, WCHB 1200 Uniquely offers a solution to the rebirth & revitalization of one’s spiritual life. Minister of Music & Educator, Greater Grace Temple Inspirational & Challenging! This book tackles head-on difficult issues that affect Christian women and their relationship with God. A must read for the growing Christian woman everywhere. President, Christian Education, Greater Mitchell Temple, COGIC Her words provide a God-driven format for all women to live by, which will bring them out of “worthless” and “God-less” relationships. Truly teaches women how to value themselves in ways God has set forth. Author & Educator
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Biology Through The Eyes Of Faith
$16.99Add to cartNewly Revised
The Council of Christian Colleges and Universities SeriesStressing the biblical message of stewardship, biologist Richard T. Wright celebrates the study of God’s creation and examines the interaction of the life sciences with society in medicine, genetics, and the environment. The author brings a biblical perspective to theories on origins, contrasting creationism, intelligent design, and evolution. Highlighting the unique nature of biology and its interaction with Christian thought, Wright demonstrates that Christian stewardship can be the key to a sustainable future.
This comprehensive work, one of a series cosponsored by the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, addresses the needs of the Christian student of biology to align science and faith. It demonstrates that the study of biology penetrates to the core of human existence and has much to contribute to the construction of a consistent Christian worldview.
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Washing Of The Word
$22.99Add to cart“Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering, for He is faithful that promised.” (Hebrews 10:23) Many believers are familiar with the idea of confession of sins. Howerver, this biblical word “profession” or ” confession” really means to say the same thing as-it is not only a confession on sins, but also a confession of faith. By using The Washing of the Word as a daily discipline, believers can “say the same thing as” God’s Word. This book is a handbook, a tool, to be used as an aid in speaking the Scriptures. Balanced and sound confessions of living trust and faith are excerpted from every book of the Bible. As we accept the Word of God as the ruling standard of our lives, hearts-and mouths-we will experience the reality of “the washing of the Word.”
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Faith Victorious : Finding Strength And Hope From Hebrews 11
$22.99Add to cartThere’s hardly a topic more important than faith. And no portion of Scripture demonstrates the vitality of faith better than Hebrews 11. “This chapter is to faith what the thirteenth chapter of 1 Corinthians is to love,” writes Richard Phillips. In this study of Hebrews 11 we find answers to some of our most pressing questions: What is faith? How do we get faith? What are its benefits? How does faith respond to life’s trials? We also enter the fascinating world of Old Testament men and women whose vision of a sure hope beyond their struggles led them to acts of great courage. Like the first audience of the Book of Hebrews, the church today faces mounting opposition – and the danger of falling away from the truth.
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How To Be The Happy Wife Of An Unsaved Husband
$15.99Add to cartFrom personal experience, Linda Davis explains the most effective types of prayers and shares many testimonies of husbands won to the Lord. She includes the key to understanding an unsaved husband’s rejection and hostility. Here is the scriptural way to bring your husband to Jesus.
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Shine : Make Them Wonder What Youve Got
$16.99Add to cartExtra, read all about it! Experience the passion that drives the (News)boys in the band both onstage and off as they share the God-hunger that molds their music. Follow them as they travel through seasons of personal and spiritual growth, undergo struggles, experience faith-stretching circumstances, and seek to sing, shine, and live authentically for Christ.
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Questions Of Faith For Inquiring Believers
$12.95Add to cartHow do we reconcile basic Christian theology with modern life? In today’s church, more people are apt to come to church spiritually hungry, but theologically uninformed. And, Robert Cueni notes, many are no longer content with being told, “Memorize this list of what Christians believe. There will be a test.” This book addresses these concerns by posing broad philosophical questions and then presenting open-ended and non-technical introductions to many core Christian ideas such as atonement, ecclesiology, and prayer. It’s an excellent resource for new member classes, adult Sunday school curriculum, a sermon series, or for personal investigation into understanding the Bible and the faith.
Among the provocative questions Cueni explores are:
* Why Do Good People Do Bad Things?
* How Do We Live With Our Differences?
* What’s Important About Going To Church?
* Must Religion And Science Conflict?
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Beyond Doubt : Faith-Building Devotions On Questions Christians Ask
$34.99Add to cartFrom the pen of award-winning author Cornelius Plantinga Jr. comes this book of flesh-and-blood Christian meditations with a theological spine. Building on the success of two earlier editions and now splendidly updated, Beyond Doubt unpacks the deep truths of the Christian faith by raising basic questions like these:
What is God like?
Why pray?
Male and female _ how are we related?
What is Jesus doing?
What is the shape of the godly life?
If the Lord is with us, why do we suffer?
How do we face death?
Plantinga addresses such questions through short, vivid meditations, each of which begins with a Bible verse and ends with a brief edifying prayer. Written in the graceful, polished prose that Plantinga is celebrated for, Beyond Doubt will help both new Christians and mature believers to grow in their faith. -
Creative Call : An Artists Response To The Way Of The Spirit
$19.00Add to cartPerhaps you’re a “closet writer” who’s been scribbling in journals for years. Maybe you once had a passion for playing the piano or violin–a passion that is still flickering somewhere deep inside you. You may have a knack for photography, drawing, gardening, cooking, or some other creative gift. Or you may long to express yourself creatively, but have yet to discover your unique talents.
Your creativity was meant be used. Whether you are an artist who has already identified your gifts or you believe that you have artistic talent that has never been developed, working through this book will help you grow closer to becoming the person God has designed you to be.
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Secrets Of A Faith Well Lived
$17.99Add to cartAs you admire from afar the Christian leaders of our time, do you ever wonder what it would be like to live their lives, to think their thoughts, to believe their faith? This fascinating book by Christopher Coppernoll brings their opened hearts to the printed page. Through the closeup lens of personal interviews with best-selling authors Max Lucado, Frank Peretti, Sheila Walsh, Scotty Smith, Tony Campolo, Patsy Clairmont, and more, you will glimpse the intimate secrets of faith that have shpaed these influential men and women. In the pages of this book, you are invited to share in candid conversations with modern-day disciples and learn firsthand about their struggles, their families, their mission, their dreams, and their hearts.
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Genetic Turning Points A Print On Demand Title
$38.99Add to cart360 Pages
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Human genetic intervention could be considered a microcosm of the larger field of bioethics. According to James Peterson, “it raises almost all the basic issues addressed in a standard bioethics course, from informed consent to the goals of medicine.” Peterson argues that it is imperative to view human genetic intervention from an ethical framework, particularly as the technology in that intervention advances at an exponential rate.Peterson’s goal in Genetic Turning Points was to tie together some of the various questions related to human genetic intervention (better known, perhaps, as genetic manipulation or genetic engineering). He begins with a look at medical technology and moves on to major issues including genetic research, genetic testing, genetic drugs, and genetic surgery (physical manipulation of human genes in the body). The issues are raised in a progressive approach. Genetic research is the foundation for genetic testing and genetic drugs, thus issues related to genetic research are looked at first, and then issues related to genetic testing and drugs. Since genetic surgery techniques are still being perfected, and are not as available as the other technologies, Peterson looks at this vital issue last.
Christians, according to LeRoy Waters, have tended to view human genetics from one of two positions (not usually both): cosmic theology and casuistic analysis. Cosmic theology simply means looking at the grand scheme of God’s plan for humanity; casuistic analysis is that which addresses the questions of practice. Peterson hopes to bring the two positions together in a cogent and effective manner. He feels that one’s understanding of God’s plan for humanity (our purpose) shapes the concrete decisions of life (the practice). Ideally, Christians should be aware of both how purpose shapes practice and how practice questions purpose. Thus, Peterson sees the medical and ethical issues as eminently practical, but defined and shaped by one’s metaphysical beliefs.
Genetic Turning Points is laid out in a progressive manner, but topics can stand on their own. Chapters are generally short and the indexes and cross-references allow one to find a particular topic quickly and easily. Since there are fifteen chapters, the book easily lends itself to undergraduate or postgraduate study (one chapter a week), but is not solely for students. It is also for professionals (doctors, clergy, etc.) and for educated lay people. Its information is timely and it
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Fear : A Spiritual Navigation
$13.99Add to cartIn this book, author Jo Kadlecek navigates through fear’s deep waters with honest vulnerability and image-rich narratives, providing a glimpse into her personal journey to faith. Exploring the power and effects of fear that have surfaced throughout her life, Jo’s masterful storytelling will point readers back to the One who calms the waters. Puntuated by quotations from some of history’s greatest writers and thinkers, her stories will also inspire readers to grapple honestly with their own questions of truth, faith, and spiritual freedom. They’ll learn to swim amidst the waves of life as they face and navigate the fears that reach everyone throughout life–including fears of intimacy and rejection, difference and insignificance, aging and being forgotten. And they’ll be encouraged to enjoy the journey, placing their trust in the God who will one day bring them to shore.
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Ezra And Nehemiah (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Add to cartReturning to Jerusalem from exile, the Israelites face the overwhelming task of rebuilding their lives, their temple, and their city. God called two men to lead the way, and from their example we can learn much about godly leadership, the power of prayer, and how to have a persistent faith in the midst of tough times.
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Why I Believe (Revised)
$18.99Add to cartIn this powerful declaration of what Christians believe and why, Kennedy explores the foundations of the Christian faith. For new believers and seasoned Christians alike, this book will strengthen their faith by answering that all consuming question, “Why?”
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If I Really Believe Why Do I Have These Doubts (Revised)
$15.95Add to cart1. When Faith Goes Flat
2. Tracing Your Tracks
3. Blind Alleys: How Faith Does Not Come
4. What Faith Is Not
5. What Faith Is: A Walking Definition
6. Stages Of The Journey
7. A Will To Believe
8. Touching Faith
9. Targeting Faith
10. Feeding Faith
11. Doing FaithAdditional Info
(When placing your order, please mention that this is a Lightining Source book.)Faith is the most fundamentally important aspect of following Christ. Yet there are times in every believer’s life when the inevitable question arises in the heart and works its way to the soul: If I really believe, why do I have these doubts? The question may have been planted by tragedy or trial. It may have been ignited by rejection or heartbreak. It may even be as simple as an intellectual burr that can’t be shaken. If you or someone you know is asking this question, this book will bring help and hope to every heart in search of a deeper faith.
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Moral Interpretation Of Religion
$27.50Add to cartProvides a critical examination of the traditional attempt to interpret religion in moral terms alone. Respected philosopher Peter Byrne discusses the general character of moral interpretation, probes the relation of religion to morality, and assesses historical attempts to reason directly from the basis of morality to the existence of a person God.
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Faith Beyond Reason
$27.50Add to cartWhy do people believe in their chosen faith? What rational justifications do they use to understand their faith? The Reason and Religion series was created to introduce students and educated general readers to the different rational approaches used by believers both in the past and in the contemporary world. Dealing with complicated issues in practical and accessible ways, these volumes explore some of faith’s most challenging philosophical questions.
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Peace With God
$18.99Add to cartWith quiet confidence and surefooted faith, Billy Graham points unerringly toward the One who is the only dependable source of the peace which passes understanding. Both comforting and challenging, this classic explanation of the human predicament and the divine answer has been changing lives for generations.
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Changing Life Patterns (Expanded)
$27.99Add to cart“This splendid text has served well as a dependable guide for defining spirituality, connecting it with developmental thought, and placing both in the congregational context. All who are concerned with the necessary spiritual disciplines and spiritual formation of persons who will be living and serving in the complex worlds of our new millennium will be guided, challenged, and graced by its profound insights.”
