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Encountering God : Christian Faith In Turbulent Times
$23.00Christian doctrine gives order to the Christian life – what people believe, know, and what they do about God’s message of salvation. In this clear and helpful introduction to doctrine, Purves and Partee focus on the basic issues of Christian faith as filtered through contemporary experience: the mystery of faith, justification and sanctification, salvation, sin, the sacraments, hope, and joy. Useful for both group and individual study or in the classroom, this guide brings the doctrines of the Christian faith to life, and helps readers understand the relevance of these doctrines in day-to-day experience.
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Nuts And Bolts Of Christian Education
$25.99You’ve agreed to teach your first Sunday school class. Now what do you do? Grab this A-to-Z guide! From “advisory boards” to “zany tunes,” you’ll get answers to the most frequently asked questions, as well as ready access to the practical wisdom and helpful tips of experienced teachers. Includes reproducible charts and handouts, and a topical index.
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Talking The Walk
$24.99Here are 31 small-group meetings about well, small groups. After all, the kind of honest sharing, perspective silence, compassionate boldness, and mutual growth that are the marks of an effective and attractive small group don’t always come naturally. With the complete sessions in Talking the Walk all of them customized precisely for small groups you can lead your small group of teenagers from getting comfortable with kids they don’t usually hang with, to talking honestly, listening carefully, and understanding themselves with each other. The first five meetings are a gradual, gentle introduction to the idea of communication, confidences, and listening skills, the mechanics and heart of small group dynamics then on to more than two dozen topical meetings about issues that matter most to adolescents: how to face life’s tensions, self-esteem, change, sexuality, giving and receiving love, clarifying future goals, friends, family, forgiveness, diversity, conflict, moods, priorities – and more, all of them based in Bible passages – appropriate for mixed groups of churched and unchurched kids – and each session with more than enough creative and quirky ideas, so you can select those that best fit your style and your small group’s temperament. Perfect for outreach and evangelism groups, discipleship groups, Sunday school, midweek cell groups – any time you want small groups of your student to grow together in community, intimacy, in faith.
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Full Life In Christ
$19.0032 Chapters
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Experience full life in Christ . . .
Experiencing abundant joy and dynamic power is possible for every Christian today. But first, we need to focus on the life and personality of Christ. Andrew Murray paints a portrait of the Son of God that will arouse your desire to be like Him. Depicted in these pages are many characteristics of Christ, including His compassion, His self-denial, His oneness with the Father, His prayer life, and His use of Scripture.
You will discover how you can have a full life in Him and how you, too, can reflect the life and love of Jesus in your daily walk.Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Jesus Resurrection Fact Or Figment
$29.99The resurrection was the most significant event in history—or was it? Was the tomb really empty, or was it simply a collective guilt-induced vision? Join in the lively, provocative debate between a Christian philosopher/apologist and a New Testament scholar/atheist. Includes transcripts of the original Boston College debate, plus responses from four additional scholars.
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Listen My Son
$36.95Listen, My Son (the opening lines of Benedict’s Rule) breaks the Rule into short daily readings and provides commentary too help strengthen men in their role as open-hearted, attentive, and intelligent fathers and husbands. Without underestimating the emotional, spiritual, and physical demands of fatherhood, Longnecker also holds up the joys of developing a strong bond with God – one that nutures the individual man and that provides him with the ability to grow himself and his family in faithfulness, service and love.
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Ethics And Spiritual Care
$24.99Ethics and Spiritual Care responds to three phenomena of increasing importance. (1) Although spiritual care is at the heart of ordained ministry, there is no text in professional ethics for clergy that focuses specifically on spiritual care. What ethical guidelines are needed to ensure that spiritual care in ministry is appropriate? (2) Many people in our world do not consider themselves “religious,” but use the term “spiritual.” The burgeoning interest in “spirituality” is an invitation to people with little training to set themselves up as “spiritual directors.” Guidelines are needed not simply for the ethical practice of parish ministry, but for specific practices of spiritual direction. (3) Allegations of “spiritual abuse” have been made both in practice and in the literature: the term is being used with some frequency. The development of the term and its implications requires some scrutiny and response as “sexual abuse” is not a good model for understanding spiritual abuse.
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Christian Worship : Glorifying And Enjoying God
$18.001. What’s The Point?
2. The Shape Of Christian Worship
3. What God Has United, One Must Not Divide!
4. Baptism – The Church’s Front Door
5. Heavenly Food: The Lord’s Supper
6. Sacrament: Am I Missing Something?
7. Where Are We Headed?Additional Info
Christian Worship deals with the importance of the Word and sacrament in a time when congregations are questioning the form and relevance of worship. Does it matter what happens in worship? What is the motivation for worship? Can more than one generation worship together? Commissioned by the Office of Theology and Worship of the Presbyterian Church (USA), this volume suggests that the answers to these and other questions have always been available in the rich treasury of the Church’s theology. That treasury need only be reexamined in light of contemporary faith to provide renewal and a sense of vitality to worship.Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Seeing The Unseen (Revised)
$18.99What is Satan’s master strategy? How does he use demons against us? Beam draws on biblical truths and personal experiences to open your eyes to the invisible but fierce warfare that is raging around you! He illuminates Satan’s dark schemes and explains the power of the cross so you can claim victory over his shadowy presence. 350 pages, softcover from Howard House.
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Humor For The Heart
$15.99Every heart needs to laugh. Every face needs to smile. Everybody needs a little lift. Humor has the power to transform a down day into a wonderful adventure or a good day into an even brighter one. That’s why you and those you care for are sure to enjoy the humorous messages and light-hearted stories in this delightful book.
Whether you need relief from stress or some cheerful inspiration, the unique perspectives and fun stories of best-selling authors such a Barbara Johnson, Max Lucado, Marilyn Meberg, Chonda Pierce, Bob Phillips, Dennis Swanberg, Charles Swindoll, and more will give you a welcome refreshment in your busy day.
As you read, laugh, and relax, this book will lift you above your daily struggles and give your heart a healthy dose of optimism and hope.
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What Christian Living Is All About (Student/Study Guide)
$21.65Grow spiritually as you learn how to apply God’s Word and meet the daily challenges of living your faith in this indepth study of James. Meditate on scripture and take action in a practical and biblical way with regard to money, conflict, speech, prayer, etc.
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From Culture Wars To Common Ground (Revised)
$52.00What is the status of the American family? How is it changing? Are these changes making anything better? What is the future of the family? Does religion offer a positive answer?
Not since Habits of the Heart has one book confronted issues with such personal and societal impact. Using in-depth case studies and national surveys, and now with an updated Preface and new Appendix, this groundbreaking book presents arguments for the creation of a new family ethic that should be central to both the agenda of contemporary society and the mission of the church.
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Instruments In Gods Hands A Study Of Christian Ethics (Teacher’s Guide)
$8.40SKU (ISBN): 9780570090885ISBN10: 0570090881Bruce FredericksonBinding: UnknownPublished: October 2000Lutheran High School ReligionPublisher: Concordia Publishing House Print On Demand Product
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Dear Diary : A Girls Book Of Devotions
$9.99The years between ages 8-12 can be an awkward and uncertain time for many girls. Not quite a little girl, but still not a teenager – just in between. Well, author and teen advocate, Susie Shellenberger introduces a unique and creative devotional just for girls ages 8-12 in a way that is totally cool. Dear Diary is a hip new devotional that addresses many of the issues facing young girls today, by providing biblically based solutions at a time when straight answers and solutions to real-life challenges aren’t always so clear-cut. Written in the style of a young girl writing in her diary, each devotion not only offers guidance but also encourages girls to develop their God-confidence.
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Trial By Fire
$17.99Pastor Nick Foster’s church burns to the ground, and in the rubble, a young black man is found dead from a gunshot wound. Since the church is racially mixed, it isn’t clear whether the fire is a racist hate crime or a cover-up for murder. Paramedic Issie Mattreaux thinks she knows who did it but exposing the killers might mean exposing someone she loves. In the midst of the chaos, her own life is threatened when someone tries to kill her. In danger and despair, she turns to the burned church’s pastor for comfort and safety, only to find that her heart is in the greatest danger of all. Nick Foster must decide whether he can pursue a relationship with the bad girl of Newpointe, or if he must wait on God to change her first. As a deadly scheme unfolds and time runs out on Issie, Nick, and his entire congregation, God uses disaster to bring about his will.
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7 Storey Mountain (Anniversary)
$35.00This unique spiritual autobiography is the account of the growing restlessness of a brilliant and passionate young man whose search for peace and faith eventually leads him, at the age of twenty-six, to take vows in one of the most demanding religious orders – the Trappists. At the monastery, and within the “four walls of my new freedom,” Merton wrote this extraordinary testament – a document of a manwho withdrew from the world only after he had fully immersed himself in it.
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Power From God
$15.0013 Chapters
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His words seemed to fasten like arrows in the souls of men. They cut like a sword. Like the power of a hammer, they broke down strongholds. Multitudes experienced this power. Often, just a look or a single sentence would bring conviction and result in an almost immediate conversion to Christ.
This was the life and ministry of Charles Finney, the life of a Christian filled with power from on high.
A Fresh Anointing . . .
God’s power enables us to move past our own insecurities and weaknesses and accomplish great things in the kingdom of God.
With this outpouring, Christians of all ages and circumstances have found . . .
The power to enthusiastically proclaim the Gospel
The gift of understanding God’s truths
The ability to teach God’s Word
The strength to obey Christ, no matter what
The power of a holy life
God’s promise to pour out His Spirit and power on us. Open your heart to God and receive a fresh anointing that will transform your life, your community, and the world.
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Let This Mind Be In You
$17.00In this classic book, Frances Hunter brings us a wonderful revelation of the transforming power that is ours as we learn to think the thoughts of Jesus. As we share in His thoughts, we become energized and empowered in every area of our lives, and our desires become His desires. But the choice to change is yours. Satisfy the deep yearning within for more. Just say yes to Jesus and experience the daily power and blessings of having the mind of Christ.
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Visions Of Heaven And Hell
$15.001. The Life Of John Bunyan
2. To The Christian Reader
3. The Introduction
4. Visions Of Heaven And The Glory Thereof
5. Visions Of Hell And Of The Torments Of The Damned158 Pages
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Known for his best-selling Pilgrim’s Progress, John Bunyan could not be
silenced even when imprisoned for his faith. His pen became a powerful
vehicle to take readers on life-changing journeys as he described the
glories of heaven and the torments of hell. In this visionary work, you will
be moved to consider your eternal destination, and you will discover…* Answers for those who believe there is no God
* Power to bind the Enemy
* The dangers of listening to false counsel
* Insights into the deceitfulness of demons
* How to avoid the wrath of God
* A place where sin and sorrow cannot enter
* The rewards that await Christ’s faithful followersRegret that comes too late is worthless. Prepare for spiritual warfare now
so that you can enjoy the everlasting pleasures of heaven. Make your choice
for eternity today!Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Childs First Bible
$13.99A Child’s first Bible is a fresh new collection of 125 well-known Bible stories, retold by Dr. Kenneth Taylor in a clear, easy-to-understand style.
Simple questions at the end of each selection are designed to highlight important truths.
Perfect for taking to church or using at home, this colofully illustrated first Bible is sure to be a favorite with young children.
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Way Of Wisdom
$29.99On August 30, 2000, Dr. Bruce Waltke, Professor of Old Testament at Regent College and Reformed Theological Seminary, will be turning 70 years old. In honor of that occasion and of Waltke’s lifetime of biblical scholarship, this book will be presented to him. The authors envision a volume of essays on the theme of wisdom written in a scholarly way but with broad appeal to an informed lay reader with theological interests (the kind of reader who is attracted to publications like CT., Crux, and/or The Wall Street Journal). The contributors will include J. I. Packer (lead article), Sven Soderlund, David Baker, David Diewert, Bill Dumbrell, Jim Houston, Karen Jobes, S. Lewis Johnson, Walter Kaiser, Roger Nicole, Earl Radmacher, John Sailhamer, Ray Van Leeuwen, and Ron Youngblood.
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Power Of Prayer
$20.001. The Power Of Prayer
2. The Results Of Definite And Determined Prayer
3. What Prayer Can Do For Churches And All Nations
4. How To Get What You Pray For
5. Can You Get What You Pray For?
6. Praying In The Name Of Jesus Christ
7. The Prayer Of Faith
8. Praying Through And Praying In The Holy Spirit
9. Hindrances To Prayer
10. Prevailing Prayer And Real Revival254 Pages
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* Experience a close relationship with God.
* Have God’s power in your Christian walk.
* Know God’s will for your life.
* Eliminate hindrances to prayer.
* Receive all that God had for you.Prayer is the answer to the poverty and powerlessness that have infested the church of Christ. By example, Jesus demonstrated the power of prayer and all that can be accomplished through prayer. And he promises that the same power is available today. As you tap into the power of prayer, you will see lives and circumstances all around you begin to change!
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Word Of The Lord Year C
$48.00The only liturgical resource to offer the authorized readings for all three services in one volume. The OT, Epistle and Gospel readings are set out in full from the NRSV translation, making this an essential resource for worship and worship preparation.
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1 Year Book Of Devotions For Boys
$14.99So how do you get Boys into the Bible?
Here’s the “how” every mom or dad has been searching for. The One Year Book of Devotions for boys offers the
*right mix of the
*right Bible stories that are the
*right length combined with the
*right meomory verses!Each devotional features a contemporary story that gets that special young man in your family into the Word. Then there’s a “How about you?” section to personalize the lesson.
And because elementary boys like things brief, a “key” at the end of each devotional summarizes in three to five words how the lesson can be applied.
Simple. Direct. Concrete. Just like boys.
Got an elementary-age boy? Then why not get him this book? You man even want to go through it together!
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Creative Styles Of Preaching
$26.001. Narrative Preaching
2. African American Preaching
3. Evangelistic Preaching
4. Topical Preaching
5. The Four Pages Of The Sermon
6. Preaching The Literary Forms Of The Bible
7. Pastoral Praching
8. Biblical Preaching
9. Imaginative PreachingAdditional Info
This useful book on newer preaching styles is designed for students and experienced clergy alike. It consists of nine chapters, each treating a different contemporary approach to preaching, such as Narrative, Evangelistic, African American, Topical, Pastoral, Biblical, Literary, and Imaginative styles. Each chapter is illustrated by sermons from well-known preachers including Tony Campolo, Barbara Brown Taylor, Sam Proctor, Fred Craddock, William Willimon, Ronald Allen, and others. This book will prove to be an invaluable travel guide to the homiletical landscape, and it will aid pastors who want to keep their sermons fresh, invigorating, and relevant to the life experiences of their congregations.Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Caring Well : Religion Narrative And Healthcare Ethics
$50.001. Religion, Ethics, And Clinical Immersion: An Appraisal Of Three Pioneers
2. The Bios Of Bioethics And The Bios Of Autobiography
3. Adequate Images And Evil Imaginations: Ethnography, Ethics And The End Of Life
4. “It’s What Pediatricians Are Supposed To Do”
5. Ethics, Faith, And Healing: Jewish Physicians Reflect On Medical Practice
6. Organ Transplants: Death, Dis-Organization And The Need For Religious Ritual
7. Giving In Grief: Perspectives Of Hospital Chaplains On Organ Donation
8. Boundary Crossings: The Ethical Terrain Of Professional Life In Hospice Care
9. Professional Commitment To Personal Care: Nurses’ Commitments In Care For The Dying
10. “Apart And Not A Part”: Death And DignityAdditional Info
Caring Well provides a fresh approach to problems in medical ethics. It shows how attending closely to the concerns and religious commitments of both patients and professionals enables ethicists to offer wiser critiques of moral issues in the field of health care. Beginning with chapters that work to recover an experience-near method of engaging moral problems from classic twentieth century writing on religion and medicine, the contributors next consider how the practice of care-giving is shaped by the particular commitments they serve, and patients themselves. Then, through on-the-ground accounts of issues attending the donation and transplant of organs, contributors consider how ethicists might help patients, their families, and professionals work through conflicts between commitments. The final chapters offer perspectives on the ways experience-near appraisals of care for the dying can help all parties concerned_health care professionals, patients, their families, and ethicists_to affirm the dignity of the dying and to connect the experience of mortality with what it means to be human.Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Back To The Garden The Woman The Purpose
$15.61Back to the Garden, the Woman, the Purpose is encouraging, equipping, and empowering women of God to walk in their God-ordained purpose. Hope D. Blackwell will take you “back to the garden” of Eden to experience a transformation that will lead you to your destiny and purpose in God. You will be challenged, yet encouraged as you discover the deeply rooted issues that hinder you from walking in your full potential in Christ. Men too will be endowed with wisdom as they read, understanding the design and calling of women, while developing their sensitivity to the needs of women. Come “back to the garden” and receive a renewing and refreshing as you go from the shadow of Eve to the type of the Holy Spirit. Other “must haves” are Back to the Garden, The Man, The Purpose and Back to the Garden, The Marriage, The Purpose.
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Hinds Feet On High Places
$7.9920 Chapters
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The Lord God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me walk upon mine high places. – Habakkuk 3:19Hind’s Feet on High Places is one of Hannah Hurnard’s best known and best loved books: a beautiful allegory dramatizing the yearning of God’s children to be led to new heights of love, joy, and victory.
Follow Much-Afraid on her spiritual journey through difficult places with her two companions, Sorrow and Suffering. Learn how Much Afraid overcomes her tormenting fears as she passes through many dangers and mounts at last to the High Places. There she gains a new name and returns to her valley of service, transformed by her union with the loving Shepherd.
Included in this new edition of Hinds’ Feet on High Places are two special sections: Hannah Hurnard’s own, never-before-published account of the circumstances that led her to write Hinds’ Feet, and a brief autobiography of the author’s like as told in the book Hearing Heart.
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Preaching Through The Year Of Luke
$21.95Preaching Through The Year of Luke is the ninth book in a series devoted to presenting examples of preaching excellance. These sermons, collected from the 1999 Preaching Excellance Program and from clergy nationwide, explore bibical passages for the liturgical year C, which focuses on the Gospel of Luke. Sermons for the major holy days, as well as a selection of Sundays throughout the year, will be helpful to pastors preparing to preach and lay people seeking a better understanding of the lectionary passages from year C.
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7 Ways Of Teaching The Bible To Adults
$18.99Barbara Bruce helps teachers and learners understand seven different learning styles, or “intelligences,” and how these learning styles can be used to bring the Word of God alive for adult students. Chapters include suggestions of activities to incorporate a specific intelligence into lessons, questions for the teacher on his or her own preference for the particular intelligence, a lesson focusing on the intelligence and a prayer demonstrating the intelligence. In addition, the book contains suggestions for teacher training, bibliographies, a glossary, and a self-discovery sheet.
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Gifts : The Joy Of Serving God
$14.99The Pursuing Spiritual Transformation series focuses on personal transformation. After the introductory guide, entitled Living in Jesus’ Name, each of the remaining guides in the series covers one of Willow Creek’s five “G’s”: Grace, Growth, Groups, Gifts, and Giving. This series is a part of the core curricula in Willow Creek and many WCA churches.
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Tidings Of Peace
$18.75Coming Home
Remember Me
Shadow Of His Wings
Parachutes And Lace
304 PagesAdditional Info
Four Novellas Of Hope And Love Set In Backdrop Of World War 2Coming Home
Driven by a promise, David Cohen finds a warm welcome from the family of a friend lost at Pearl Harbor. Hope and truth abound in their home and in the eyes of a young woman who sees only a hero in need of grace.Remember Me
Stationed in the dangerous South Pacific, Erik Anderson fears the fiancee he left behind may have found someone new. Can a childhood faith – and a long-sought love – be renewed when his very survival is at stake?Shadow of His Wings
While her husband, Collin, battles in the air over Europe, Melody Thompson must welcome their child into the world on her own. Scorned by her family, Melody longs to find forgiveness to face the future before herParachutes and Lace
Clara Campbell is thrilled to be working with the Red Cross in England until she discovers that her beloved Michael is to be shipped out within hours. With images of a “proper wedding” dancing through her head, will Clara’s dreams disguise what matters most?Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Groups : The Life Giving Power Of Community
$14.99The Pursuing Spiritual Transformation series focuses on personal transformation. After the introductory guide, entitled Living in Jesus’ Name, each of the remaining guides in the series covers one of Willow Creek’s five “G’s”: Grace, Growth, Groups, Gifts, and Giving. This series is a part of the core curricula in Willow Creek and many WCA churches.
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Unbroken Curses : Hidden Source Of Trouble In The Christians Life
$16.991. Unsolved Problems
2. Legal Grounds
3. Inherited Curses
4. Do Not Touch
5. Territorial Rights Violations
6. Ritualistic Curses
7. Situational Curses
8. Dealing With The Thief
9. The Court Of Final Appeal
175 PagesAdditional Info
Are you one of the many victims of an unbroken curse? Today, countless Christians throughout the world are plagued by unexplained poverty, calamities, and a variety of adverse circumstances. Their lives are tragically filled with heartache and desperation as they continuously struggle against overpowering temptation, physical and mental illness, and a myriad of catastrophic events. Usually they are unaware that their plight is the result of an unbroken curse which has been placed upon them and perhaps on their families. The Bible specifically instructs every believer to avoid curses and to recognize and break them. Yet, an astonishing number of Bible-believing Christians have either not read or do no remember these essential spiritual principles. Thus, many believers live under the affliction of unbroken curses. This book will show you the necessary biblical steps to recognize, prevent, and break every type of curse.Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Giving : Unlocking The Heart Of Good Stewardship
$14.99The Pursuing Spiritual Transformation series focuses on personal transformation. After the introductory guide, entitled Living in Jesus’ Name, each of the remaining guides in the series covers one of Willow Creek’s five : “G’s”: Grace, Growth, Groups, Gifts, and Giving. This series is a part of the core curricula in Willow Creek and many WCA churches.
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Grace : An Invitation To The Way Of Life
$14.99The Pursuing Spiritual Transformation series focuses on personal transformation. After the introductory guide, entitled Living in Jesus’ Name, each of the remaining guides in the series covers one of Willow Creek’s five “G’s”: Grace, Growth, Groups, Gifts, and Giving. This series is a part of the core curricula in Willow Creek and many WCA churches.
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Last Trial The Akedah
$18.99“We find that the story of Abraham and Isaac rises almost spontaneously in the mind of one generation after another…. Constantly past and present react to and upon each other, and life is given an order, a coherence, by the themes which govern the Holy Scriptures and the reinterpretations of those themes.”
-from the Introduction by Judah Goldin
Shalom Spiegel’s classic examines the total body of texts, legends, and traditions referring to the Binding of Isaac and weaves them together into a definitive study of the Akedah as one of the central events in all of human history.
Spiegel here provides the model for showing how legend and history interact, how the past may be made comprehensible by present events, and how the present may be understood as a renewal of revelation.Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Making The Church Work (Revised)
$14.11In the first edition of Making the Church Work, Hammett wrote that the church is not only in need of change, but also in need of a conversion. Now his conviction is stronger than ever. In this second edition, he addresses the issues of changing values–values about what leaders and their congregations are doing as a church and the effectiveness of their techniques. Hammett is convinced that until church leaders change their values, healthy, relevant, and effective churches are not likely to appear.
Unique features of this book include:* Overview of trends and issues impacting the church’s ineffectiveness
* Opportunities for individual readers and small groups, and congregations to reflect on their journey in light of these trends and issues
Practical guidance for addressing some problems and for equipping the church for more effective ministry in the 21st century
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How To Understand The Bible
$19.9913 Chapters
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In 13 chapters, David Ewert shares quidelines on studying the Scriptures. We who take the Bible seriously want to understand the texts correctly. We puzzle over differing applications of the Bible in the church. Ewert helps us avoid pitfalls in interpreting the Scriptures.Our experiences shape the pre-understandings we bring to the Bible and may distort our interpretation of it. Many Christians use the Old Testament to support their practices. Ewert shows how God’s final revelation in Christ gives us needed light for rightly interpreting.
This book explains literary forms, idioms, and figures of speech from ancient cultures. With apt illustrations, it deals with typical questions. Ewert encourages us all to look to the Bible for daily guidance, strength, and hope.
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Sabbath : Finding Rest Renewal And Delight In Our Busy Lives
$19.00In today’s world, with its relentless emphasis on success and productivity, we have lost the necessary rhythm of life, the balance between work and rest. Constantly striving, we feel exhausted and deprived in the midst of great abundance. We long for time with friends and family, we long for a moment to ourselves.
Millennia ago, the tradition of Sabbath created an oasis of sacred time within a life of unceasing labor. Now, in a book that can heal our harried lives, Wayne Muller, author of the spiritual classic How, Then, Shall We Live?, shows us how to create a special time of rest, delight, and renewal–a refuge for our souls.
We need not even schedule an entire day each week. Sabbath time can be a Sabbath afternoon, a Sabbath hour, a Sabbath walk. With wonderful stories, poems, and suggestions for practice, Muller teaches us how we can use this time of sacred rest to refresh our bodies and minds, restore our creativity, and regain our birthright of inner happiness.
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Self Struggle And Change
$18.99How do I find greater wholeness in my life and in my family’s life?
“To appreciate the importance of the Bible and gain insight about ourselves from it, both Jews and Christians can use the process of midrash: The attempt to find contemporary meaning in the biblical text. The term midrash comes from the Hebrew root darash which means to seek, search, or demand (meaning from the biblical text). The starting point of our search for personal meaning is the Bible itself…. Each generation, each reader, can approach the text anew and draw meaning from it.” -from Self, Struggle & Change
The stress of late-20th-century living only brings new variations to timeless personal struggles. The people described by the biblical writers of Genesis were in situations and relationships very much like our own, and their stories still speak to us because they are about the same basic problems we deal with every day.
Learning from Adam and Eve, can we find the courage not only to face our other side, but to draw strength from it? Learning from Leah and Rachel, can we stop competing with our loved ones, and begin to accept them and find ourselves? Sarah, Hagar, Lot, Ishmael and Isaac, Rebekkah, Joseph and his brothers, Jacob and Esau…this vibrant cast of characters offers us new ways of understanding ourselves and our families and healing our lives.
A modern master of biblical interpretation brings us greater understanding of the ancient biblical text, and of the insights its characters give us about ourselves and our families today.
By bringing the people in Genesis to life-husbands and wives, fathers and sons, brothers and sisters-Self, Struggle & Change shows us how to find wholeness in our lives.Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Congregational Fitness : Healthy Practices For Layfolk
$38.33When serious conflict surfaces in a congregation, lay people are usually stunned. They feel frightened, angry, and helpless. Congregational Fitness explores why congregations are prone to conflict and describes healthy behaviors lay people can practice to manage conflict constructively. Goodman argues that since it is members of the congregation who carry on from one pastor to another, it is important for them to know and practice positive behaviors continually, rather than reacting out of emotion and anxiety to an unexpected situation. Designed for use by individuals, study groups, and retreat participants. Foreword by Hugh F. Halverstadt.
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Can Evangelicals Learn From World Religions
$31.99Christianity has always faced the scandal of particularity. What does it mean to claim that God has revealed himself uniquely through the history of Israel and the person of Jesus? One thing it does not mean, argues Gerald McDermott, is that God has not revealed himself at all through other religions. But then what is the nature of revelation in other world religions? And what can evangelicals learn from it?
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