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    • Pocket Patriot : An Introduction To The Principles Of Freedom

      $13.99

      The Pocket Patriot is a citizenship primer for a new generation of Americans. It includes such important documents as the Mayflower Compact and the Declaration of Independence, as well as sketches of the lives of the presidents, including the largely unknown American presidents.

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    • Hope For The Troubled Heart

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      What hopeless situation troubles your heart? The death of a loved one? The memories of childhood abuse? The diagnosis of terminal illness? The strain of financial failure? A stormy marriage? A body wracked by pain? A lonely sense of emptiness? Into your hopeless situation comes beloved evangelist Billy Graham bearing God’s gift of hope, one of the strongest “medicines” known to humanity, an amazing resource that “can cure nearly everything.”

      Filled with unforgettable stories of real-life people and irrefutable lessons of biblical wisdom, Hope for the Troubled Heart inspires and encourages you with God’s healing and strengthening truths. It shows you how to cope when your heart is breaking, how to pray through your pain, how to avoid the dark pit of resentment and bitterness, and how to be a comforter to others who hurt. You’ll be reminded that “before we can grasp any meaning from suffering we must rest in God’s unfailing love.” And you’ll find the “joy to be discovered in the midst of suffering.”

      Here you’ll learn how hope helps troubled hearts find peace.

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    • Introducing Redemption In Chrisitan Feminism

      $27.43

      SKU (ISBN): 9780829813821ISBN10: 0829813829Rosemary RuetherBinding: Trade PaperPublished: April 2000Introductions In Feminist TheologyPublisher: Pilgrim Press/ United Church Press Print On Demand Product

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    • God Of The Possible (Reprinted)

      $22.35

      1. The Classical View Of Divine Foreknowledge
      2. The God Who Faces A Partially Open Future
      3. What Difference Does It Make?
      4. Questions And Objections
      176 Pages

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      Perhaps no theological topic is more hotly debated within evangelical Christianity these days than God’s foreknowledge. Is the future exhaustively settled, or does it include possibilities (maybes)? In encountering such questions, a growing number of evangelicals are becoming dissatisfied with the classical view of foreknowledge and have accepted an alternative, open view of God. In God of the Possible theologian Greg Boyd offers an accessible introduction to the freewill theism position.

      Boyd begins by laying out and critiquing the “motif of future determinism,” which forms the basis of the classical view of foreknowledge. He goes on to explicate several scripture passages that depict the future as partially open and that God therefore knows it as such. He then discusses some practical areas in which he thinks the open view can make a positive difference. Finally, Boyd addresses the most frequently asked questions and typical objections raised against the open view. An appendix explores other passages supporting the open view of God and the future.

      Exploring issues of foreknowledge, freedom, and the future, Boyd presents biblical, theological, and philosophical insights into the openness issue in this introductory, yet provocative, book. While geared particularly for a lay readership, more advanced students of theology will also benefit from his presentation.

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    • Book Of Heaven

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      In every culture, in every epoch, human beings have yearned for heaven–the kingdom of God, abode of the elect, fount of enlightenment, mirror of hopes and desires. Now, in The Book of Heaven , Carol and Philip Zaleski provide the first wide-ranging anthology of writings about heaven, drawing from scriptures, myths, epics, poems, prayers, sermons, novels, hymns and spells, to illuminate a vast spectrum of beliefs about the world beyond.

      The Zaleskis present a fascinating array of ancient and modern, solemn and comic meditations, as they explore such topics as the often treacherous journey to heaven, heaven’s colorful inhabitants, its topographic features, and its moral architecture. The emphasis is on great literature, with substantial excerpts taken from classic works such as The Iliad , St. Augustine’s Confessions, The Prose Edda, The Divine Comedy, Paradise Lost , and The Pilgrim’s Progress ; from sacred texts such as the Bible, the Upanishads, the Qu’ran, the Tibetan Book of the Dead, and the Bhagavata Purana; and from diverse writers such as Plato, Cicero, Thomas Traherne, Henry Fielding, Emanuel Swedenborg, Percy Bysshe Shelley, John Henry Cardinal Newman, Hans Christian Andersen, William James, G. K. Chesterton, C. G. Jung, Rupert Brooke, and Arthur Conan Doyle. Selections highlight both the diversity and the universality of reflection on heaven: the sacred chants of the Buddhist Pure Land sutras reverberate alongside John Donne’s holy sonnets, and Shaker songs complement Jewish mystical hymns.

      From the words of Sioux holy man Black Elk, to a sermon by Jonathan Edwards, to humorous musings by Mark Twain and fantastical passages from The Chronicles of Narnia , this rich anthology will deepen our understanding of the myriad ways in which human beings have envisioned heaven.

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    • Exodus 2 NIV Preacher Edition (Student/Study Guide)

      $39.99

      SKU (ISBN): 9781574070941ISBN10: 1574070940Binding: KivarPublished: April 2000Preachers Outline And Sermon BiblePublisher: Leadership Ministries Worldwide Print On Demand Product

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    • Exodus 1 NIV Preacher Edition (Student/Study Guide)

      $39.99

      SKU (ISBN): 9781574070934ISBN10: 1574070932Binding: KivarPublished: April 2000Preachers Outline And Sermon BiblePublisher: Leadership Ministries Worldwide Print On Demand Product

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    • Genesis 2 NIV Preacher Edition (Student/Study Guide)

      $39.99

      SKU (ISBN): 9781574070927ISBN10: 1574070924Binding: KivarPublished: April 2000Preachers Outline And Sermon BiblePublisher: Leadership Ministries Worldwide Print On Demand Product

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    • Genesis 1 NIV Preacher Edition (Student/Study Guide)

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      SKU (ISBN): 9781574070910ISBN10: 1574070916Binding: KivarPublished: April 2000Preachers Outline And Sermon BiblePublisher: Leadership Ministries Worldwide Print On Demand Product

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    • Next Steps In Community Ministry

      $48.33

      Dudley and a research team go back to 24 ministries still in existence five years after the Church and Community Project’s completion. They discovered:

      how the myths and expectations of funding, lay/clergy leadership, and church/society partnerships were shattered by what is doable;
      how the often Herculean efforts frustrated and tired participants, who were then uplifted and sustained by making a difference;
      how faith was the foundation for action, and how, through action, the poor, the homeless, and others in need became real people and not statistics.
      Perhaps most important is the discovery that community ministry takes shape in ways unique to local issues of theology, church size, social location, and cultural composition.

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    • Go And Make Disciples

      $17.99

      280 Pages

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      This book is especially helpful for adult study groups in the church, persons preparing for short term mission experiences, and college level introductory courses in missions. The excellant organization, well selected quotations for missions scholars, coupled with helpful review and discussion questions make this volume ideal for group learning.

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    • Body And Soul

      $46.99

      In this careful and thoughtful treatment J.P. Moreland and Scott B. Rae provide a reasonable and biblically accurate depiction of human personhood, relating it to crucial ethical concerns that affect each of us.

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    • Be Not Afraid (Student/Study Guide)

      $23.99

      God offers us his comfort. He promises us his power and strength. But sometimes when hard times hit us-illness, death, job loss, relationship troubles-we need to be reminded that God is with us.

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    • Choosing Contemporary Music

      $54.16

      A one-volume reference work designed to aid worship planners in the selection of contemporary song. Organized by the three- year lectionary cycle, this book also contains integrated scriptural, seasonal, and topical indexes. Song collections indexed include With One Voice; This Far by Faith; Worship & Praise; The Celebration Hymnal; Gather Comprehensive; Glory & Praise; Maranatha! Music Praise; Renew!; Spirit Calls, Rejoice!; and Worship Songs of the Vineyard.

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    • Soul Of The Congregation

      $24.99

      Thomas Edward Frank points out that the dominant paradigm of many comtemporary books about church administration reflects an underlying “theology of progress,” a distilling of the gospel into self-worth, a conflation of basilea with market growth. According to Frank, good fortune and blessing are confused; praise and good feeling are identified. The paradigm of success and progress, however, fails to account adequately for the vision of the believers’ presence in the world as ecclesia. “The soul of the congregation,” argues Frank, is a way of being and being-in-the-world, and not didactic or productive.

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    • Colossians : NRSV

      $28.99

      Abingdon New Testament Commentary Series Colossians by David Hay This commentary for students of theology includes introduction, commentary, annotated bibliography, and selective index. The New Revised Standard Version is the principal translation.

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    • Kind Of Bible

      $35.00

      SKU (ISBN): 9780334028055ISBN10: 0334028051Anton WesselsBinding: Trade PaperPublished: April 2000SCM ClassicsPublisher: SCM Press Print On Demand Product

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    • Montclair Homecoming

      $17.99

      When Joy Montrose received her commission to paint a mural depicting the healing miracles of Jesus at Good Samaritan Hospital, she never anticipated forming a close friendship with Evan Marshall. But the bond between the talented young artist and the gifted surgeon has grown, even though their lives are worlds apart. Now, with the family estate falling suddenly and unexpectedly into Joy’s hands, she finds herself sifting not only through the memorabilia of generations but through her own heart and aspirations. Is it truly love that she feels for Evan? If so, can she at all reconcile it with the wounded healer’s lack of faith in God or with her personal need for freedom to pursue her calling as a painter? In this final book in Jane Peart’s beloved Brides of Montclair series, the faith and lives of an American dynasty wind to a poignant, present-day culmination as a young woman struggles with choices of love and obedience that will shapes the years to come.

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    • Heaven Or Hell

      $15.00

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      What will happen when you die? The Bible clearly teaches that heaven and hell exist and that everyone will go to one or the other after death. If you are already a believer, this book will make both hell and heaven more real to you and will help you find the rest and joy that God has promised you.

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    • Peace With God

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      With 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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    • Angels

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      This book will make you aware of the angelic powers who are real and who associate with God himself, administering His works and plans for our lives. Knowing that these unseen yet powerful benefactors are there to protect and assist you is a source of great security and confidence. You are not alone in your daily struggles; there is an army fighting with you to attain victory over the forces of darkness.

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    • Holy Spirit : Activating Gods Power In Your Life

      $21.99

      Exactly who is the Holy Spirit, and what does He do? In this classic volume, Graham offers a sensitive and comprehensive portrait of this much discussed but often misunderstood member of the Trinity.

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    • Changing Life Patterns (Expanded)

      $27.99

      “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.”

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    • Spiritual Life

      $17.00

      Throughout the church today, there is a universal longing for a deeper spiritual life and relationship with God. Many have become consumed with a passion to continually be found in the presence of God. Giving up everything and holding nothing back, they abandon themselves to the pursuit of their hearts’ desire.

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    • Angel Book : Personal Encounters With Gods Messengers

      $19.00

      Charles and Frances Hunter describe their own personal encounters with angels and what the Bible tells us about these messengers of God. They report on the different kinds of angels and their roles, how God’s messengers can impact your life, and how to experience the presence of God.

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    • God Medicine And Miracles

      $18.00

      What is the spiritual factor in healing? Can miracles and medicine have any relation to each other? Dr. Daniel Fountain helps readers rethink concepts about the underlying connection between faith, wholeness, and healing in this articulate and careful study. Through balanced and detailed research on the nature of healing, illness, medical caregiving, and Scriptural faith, Dr. Fountain leads readers through a discussion of the relationship between medicine and miracles.

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    • Solitary Sorrow : Finding Healing And Wholeness After Abortion

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      Despite the growing frequency of abortions, most women feel intensely isolated, guilty, and angry afterward. Co-authored by a family therapist and a physician, this book addresses the questions women have about Post-Abortion Syndrome and how to deal with feelings of loss, guilt, and anger. The Reissers have counseled hundreds of post-abortion women.

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    • Shes 12 Going On 20

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      As the mother of a young girl aged 9-16, you want a lot for your daughter. You want to see her soar in self-confidence and accomplishment. You want to help her steer a safe course through the often-treacherous waters of school, culture, and hormones. You want her to grow closer to God and learn to rely on His word. Through it all, you yearn to maintain a warm, open mother-daughter relationship.No, it’s not easy& She’s Twelve Going on Twenty can help! It’s a comprehensive, Christian approach to issues almost every mother and daughter will encounter, such as: Identity and faith (“Who am I?” “What do I believe?”) Family and friends (conflict, competition, and connection) Music, movies, TV and the net (what to allow, how to make good judgements) Boys and falling in love) Sex and purity) Integrity issues (lying and cheating))School and grades) Diet and exercise (including eating disorders)) Drugs and alcohol) Clothes, fads, appearance, and body language) Boundaries and personal safety)Easy-to-read and deeply personal, this invaluable book draws on a wealth of practical experience, careful research, and a deep grounding in the Christian faith and the Bible. The practically oriented “Working It Out Together” sections at the end of each chapter offer simple communication starters and activities to help you and your daughter talk things out and plot a positive course together for the challenging but exciting adolescent years.

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    • Changing Face Of Health Care

      $29.50

      In response to the many changes currently going on in health care, this book offers the combined insight and wisdom of a group of scholars and professionals with extensive experience in the health care field. The book opens with a look at people’s actual experience of health care today, from four different perspectives. It then addresses foundational questions, including the nature of medicine, nursing, and justice. Surveyed next are the changing economics of health care as well as the impact of these changes on such areas as mental health care, long-term care, health care for minorities, and leagal malpractice. The closing of the book assesses from a Christian perspective available constructive alternatives, including creative funding strategies with special attention to the needs of poor persons, physician unions, and the use of “alternative medicine” therapies.

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    • Baptism And The Unity Of The Church

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      What does a common baptism mean for the unity of churches? Do the churches in fact share a common baptism? Baptism and the Unity of the Church is the first comprehensive study of the meaning of baptism for church unity to be written by an ecumenical group of theologians—Orthodox, Catholic, Lutheran, Reformed, Anglican, and Baptist. These essays explore such themes as how baptism relates to the communion shared by the churches and the relationship of baptism and church unity as found in the New Testament, in the ecumenical dialogues, and in the liturgies of the churches.

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    • Genetic Ethics

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      Scientific researchers often ask IF they can do something but not if they SHOULD. This is one of the issues that Kilner, Pentz and Young deal with in this timely volume. Written by scholars and practitioners in the field of genetic research, this volume addresses the glaring issues raised by the explosion of new genetic technologies. It will help readers assess from a Christian perspective the challenging ethical question and difficult personal and social decision-making situations raised by today’s genetic advancements.

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    • Dignity And Dying

      $27.50

      This powerful book examines the issue of euthanasia (aka “mercy killing”, “physician assisted suicide”. etc…) from a variety of angles. This group of essays from doctors, nurses and pastors provide an excelent discussion of the issues surounding this topic. Some of the information brought to light is shocking if you have never read about this topic before. Well documented and very well written. Compelling!

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    • Pray For Our Nation

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      We are living in a time of action! America needs prayer now more than ever. God’s promise is simple: If the church will humbly seek His face, He will revive our nation.

      The time is now! Join countless others in this campaign to reclaim our country through prayer. Pray For Our Nation will enrich your prayer life as you intercede for our heritage and future with prayers:
      *For the economy
      *For the Supreme Court
      *For the educational system
      *For national protection
      *For the military
      *And much more!

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    • Lifestyle Priorities : Living With Purpose In A Fast Paced World (Student/Study

      $21.00

      Living as a Christian in today’s fast-paced world involves endless lifestyle decisions. What does it mean to live distinctively? How can we have good self-esteem and still cultivate Christlike humility? These eight Bible studies will provide a biblical basis for living with Christian priorities.

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    • Building Your House On The Lord (Student/Study Guide)

      $7.99

      13 Studies

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      Is Jesus the foundation of your home? Will your superstructure stand in spite of the gale-force pressures of life in this century? Of all the books written to reinforce Christian marriages, none can approach the truth and authority of the Bible. Steve and Dee Brestin, a Christian doctor and his wife, have written this studyguide to help you build a biblical foundation for your marriage and family life.

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    • Acts Of The Holy Spirit

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      “The astounding, invigorating dynamics of the Holy Spirit have never been more present and available than now,” Lloyd Ogilvie declares. And where better to learn more about the power of the Spirit than from the book of Acts? With keen and practical insight, Dr. Ogilvie follows the story of the early church through the book of Acts. From their example, we see how to live as God intends – with the limitless power of the Holy Spirit released in our lives. Join in the adventure of following the Spirit’s guidance and living confidently in his power.

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    • Galatians Titus And Philemon (Student/Study Guide)

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      Paul wrote Galatians to defend the gospel-the Good News that we are saved by faith alone. Titus enforces this truth-we have been saved not because of good deeds, but to do good deeds. And Philemon continues the freedom theme with the account of a slave whose story is a parable of our redemption. As you study these letters, rejoice in the freedom Christ gives. It is Good News indeed!

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    • How To Read Slowly

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      Established in 1968, the Wheaton Literary Series provides insightful books for the thoughtful reader, inspiring imagination, and reflection. These beautifully produced volumes feature prose and poetry of high literary, academic, and artistic merit, written by and about Christian artists of significant stature.

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    • 1 Corinthians : Problems And Solutions In A Growing Church (Student/Study Guide)

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      Paul spent 18 months discipling the young church in Corinth, and when he moved on, the group kept growing. But fast growth brings its own problems. Concerned about divided loyalties, immorality, and pagan lifestyles, Paul’s letter highlights principles for balanced church life and growth. As you study this timely book, the Holy Spirit can activate these principles in your church community.

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    • Jeremiah : The Man In The Message (Student/Study Guide)

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      Readers will gain a firsthand look at the peaks and valleys of this prophet’s life and how it connects to Christian living today.

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    • Sally Stuarts Guide To Getting Published

      $21.99

      Every Writer Needs One Book that Jump-Starts a Writing Career. This Book Is It.

      In this one-stop writing resources, Sally Stuart will tell you how to:

      * Find the publisher you want
      * Write a professional query letter or book proposal
      * Approach and work with editors
      * Decipher copyright and tax laws
      * Negotiate contracts
      * Manage the writing life
      * Set up a home office
      * Develop your book and article ideas

      With practical tips and anecdotes, technical details and legal helps, this essential compendium provides the information every writer needs to get in print and stay in print. Whether you are just beginning or you have been published for years and want to polish up on a few fine points, this is your guide to publishing success.

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    • From Fear To Freedom

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      For all Christians who live in fear of never quite “measuring up”, this honest account of one woman’s spiritual crisis provides a new look at the transforming power of God’s grace in the midst of our weakness.

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    • Pastoral Care Emergencies

      $36.25

      Drawing from 40 years of pastoral experience, Switzer discusses the attitude and act of caregiving, covering hospital calls, the dying and bereaved, suicide, divorce, domestic violence, psychiatric disorders, and more. The crucial question of when and how to refer is also addressed. Highly practical, yet sensitive to theological issues. You’ll reach for this book often!

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    • Cry Like A Bell

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      A collection of poems by Madeleine L’Engle, poems of human struggle and God’s grace. She speaks across the centuries through the voices of biblical figures like Rachel, Isaac, Mary and Andrew. Everyone of us will find at least one character with whom we can identify–their dilemmas and struggles, moments of joy, and heart longings. Their dramatic songs echo in our minds and touch us afresh with belief in God’s grace and love, no matter what our situations.

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    • Satisfying Work : Christian Living From Nine To Five (Student/Study Guide)

      $9.99

      This study guide focuses on such issues as workplace ethics, success and prosperity, creativity, rest, the value of homemaking, and meaningful ministry.

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    • Home Schooling On A Shoestring

      $17.99

      So you want to homeschool but don’t think you can afford it.

      This book is a compendium of ideas for the family that wants to start or continue homeschooling on a tight budget. You’ll find it all here:

      * Ideas for making money while staying at home.
      * Sources for an inexpensive curriculum.
      * Thousands of ideas for affordable teaching tools.
      * Hundreds of suggestions for low-cost field trips.
      * Ways to save on everything from housing to utilities.
      * Ways to get free or low-cost computers.

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    • When Your Friend Gets Cancer

      $15.99

      1. Checking Your Attitudes About Cancer And About Friendship
      2. Reaching Out Immediately And Boldly
      3. Getting Prepped On Cancer Facts
      4. Offering Your Helping Hands
      5. Sharing Your Healing Heart
      6. Helping Your Friend Make Death And Dying Decisions (If Asked)
      7. Being There For Your Friend

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      You just found out. Your friend has cancer.

      You’re shocked. “Oh, no–not her! It can’t be-she’s so vital!” And perhaps, most of all, you’re overwhelmed. “What can I ever do to help her?”

      This book will help keep you from being paralyzed by your first reactions. You can reach out to your friend now-no matter how in-adequate you feel. He or she needs all the support you can give, no matter how small your comfort may seem to you in the face of this giant crisis. Your gift is not small. You are a very significant person: you are a friend!

      With unusual warmth and humanness, Amy Harwell shares from her own experience of cancer and the power of friendship. This new book, designed to be read at one sitting, offers practical helps on how to be a true friend in need. Amy’s unquenchable enthusiasm comes through in every line, making this a vitally important and enlightening book on a topic that can’t be ignored.

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    • Knot At The End Of Your Rope

      $14.99

      SKU (ISBN): 9780877884576ISBN10: 0877884579Teresa KindredBinding: Trade PaperPublished: March 2000Publisher: Harold Shaw Publishers Shaw Books Print On Demand Product

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    • Invitation To Friendship

      $19.98

      These writings, in the form of letters from our heavenly Father, help us to become more attuned to His heart and emotions. This is a must for those seeking the place of intimacy.

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    • Mainline To The Future

      $24.00

      While others lament the declining attendance of mainline churches and blame it on a stodgy and out of date tradition, Jackson W. Carroll offers a more hopeful perspective. According to Carroll, the key to the future health and vitality of mainline churches can be found in that same tradition. In Mainline to the Future: Congregations for the 21st Century, Carroll states that tension between change and tradition has always been part of the Protestant heritage. He believes that when older practices are challenged by change, tradition can no longer be accepted at face value and must be adapted. In this spirit, Carroll calls mainline churches to “go forward, remembering.”

      Neither change nor tradition supercedes the other. Both are gifts of divine grace that enable churches to live faithfully in the world. When churches no longer accept tradition as unchangeable, they are free to engage in dialogue with the secular culture and are able to retrieve and reinterpret selective aspects of their tradition in ways that are meaningful for today’s congregations. True to the Protestant tradition itself, the ability to adapt allows the authority of tradition to shift from being “out there” to being “in here.” Thus does the church reclaim its interpretive power to make the Gospel relevant to every time and place.

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