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Drive-throughs and microwaves expedite dinner while texting and email afford instantaneous communication. Because we?re conditioned to expect instant gratification, we?re startled-even frustrated-when we have to wait. And perhaps we become spiritually frustrated, doubting our faith, when we find ourselves waiting on God.Bradley Baurain invites Christians to reject how society has conditioned us to view waiting-especially when it comes to knowing God. On Waiting Well identifies the experience of waiting as a crucial dimension to loving God, having faith, and following Christ. Your time doesn?t have to become passive, purposeless, or tedious when God seems to be absent or moving slowly. Instead, discover how waiting is actually integral to God?s plans of life and salvation. When we gain that perspective, these seemingly dry times of waiting become invigorating opportunities to strengthen our hope in God and see that He is always faithful. Review Praise for On Waiting WellBrad Baurain has written a marvelous book on the important Christian virtue named in the title-waiting well. The biblical data on waiting came onto my radar screen half a century ago when I composed my first explication of Milton?s sonnet on his blindness, which ends with the line, ?They also serve who only stand and wait.? Having thought about the subject over the years, I can say with confidence that Brad Baurain?s book covers all of the important aspects of the subject. This book turns the prism of waiting in the light of Scripture and careful thinking. The result is a devotional book of the highest order.-LELAND RYKENEmeritus Professor of English at Wheaton College and author of nearly sixty published booksIn On Waiting Well, Dr. Brad Baurain provides a timely challenge or even a call for those of us who find ourselves in a culture of busyness to learn what it is to wait. Our busyness comes out of a value for productivity; Brad raises the question of the potential of what waiting can and does produce in our lives. Rather than being a people who can?t wait for the waiting to be done, perhaps in just such a time as this there is something to be learned in the waiting. An insightful encouragement, which Brad draws our attention to, is where our waiting takes place-God?s presence! And this waiting is not just a side note but rather compared in importance with love and justice (see Hos. 12:6). With a combination of examples from his own life, church history, and Scripture, Brad provides a wonderful invitation to see waiting with new eyes; he challenges us to look beyond our cultural presumptions to see that true faith waits. This book is a call to faith in the triune God, who is faithful.-RICHARD HOVEYFounder and Executive Director, Renovaré CanadaAssociate Pastor, First Baptist Church, Regina, SaskatchewanMost people consider waiting to be the dead space between what?s really important to them. In On Waiting Well, Brad Baurain shows that it is much more. Waiting is a discipline, a holy calling, and the spiritual landscape where we meet God. Read On Waiting Well and discover how God is using the in-between spaces to shape you into a person of faith.  -JOHN KOESSLERAuthor of Practicing the Present: The Neglected Art of Living in the NowVery few of us see waiting as more than a necessary evil, at best ?a wilderness to escape.? But, as Brad Baurain notes, that is our version, not God?s. It is, in fact, a ?discipline,? ?a virtue to cultivate.? We have a choice; waiting cannot be passive since we are waiting for God Himself. 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Review Markus Bockmuehl - University of Oxford \"This landmark study, a decade in the making, advances a bold and fresh interpretation of Gospel origins that seems sure to generate interest, debate, and controversy for some time to come. Against the established 'Two Source' (Mark and 'Q') and the increasingly popular 'Farrer-Goulder' (Mark-Matthew-Luke) hypotheses, Edwards revives an older scholarly fascination with the mysterious 'Hebrew Gospel' that was held in high regard by many church fathers and attributed to Matthew the apostle. Drawing on patient study of patristic quotations and on Semitisms in the Gospel of Luke, Edwards proposes that the Third Evangelist used a single Gospel document in Hebrew both for his special material and for his overall narrative outline (together with Mark and a much more compact 'double tradition' also known to the later canonical Matthew). 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Less of More exposes the American pursuit of more for what it truly is: an attempt to satisfy our souls with the temporary instead of the eternal. Pastor and writer Chris Nye invites us to consider what a full and abundant life looks like apart from money, status, and power. He exposes the lies inherent in our obsession with growth, fame, and wealth, and calls us to a countercultural life marked by connection, obscurity, vulnerability, and generosity.For anyone who has gained the world but lost their soul, Less of More offers a compelling path toward a life of true, deep, lasting satisfaction with Jesus--not us--at the center of it. Review \"This is a calm book, but also an incendiary one; it asks questions that you might rather avoid. But it also provides--or at least hints--at solutions to our deep modern dilemmas. I found it strangely settling in this strangely unsettling time\" - Bill McKibben, author Falter: Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out?\"This is one of those rare books that can honestly change your life. Fish don't know they are swimming in water and we don't usually know what the air we are breathing either, because it feels so normal. But in this book Chris brilliantly and poetically shows the enormous blind spots of our culture and lives, while gently taking us back to the One who can give us the true and abundant life we are all looking for--Jesus.\" -Jefferson Bethke, NYT best selling author of Jesus \u0026gt; Religion and Its not What You Think\"Chris Nye has written a lucid, wise book on the crisis of American life and on the hope of the gospel. His exposé of American pathology is searing and specific: \"more,\" growth, individualism, isolation, pressure, and wealth, to name some of our lethal addictions. His articulation of a gospel alternative is profoundly compelling. Nye invites us to \"take Jesus at his word\" concerning dying with him and being raised to life with him. Such trust would entail nothing less than to \"follow him out of America into the Kingdom of God.\" Attention must be paid!\"-Walter Brueggemann, Columbia Theological Seminary \"We've been drip-fed the lie, especially in the American church, that our private resources and personal influence should be growing if we're doing things right. Chris Nye masterfully exposes this lie in Less of More. Much like John the Baptist, Nye is a voice in our wilderness of wealth and waste, brazenly pointing the way to true human flourishing: Jesus must become greater. We must become less. Period. I pray you not only read this book, but reorient your life around its message.\"-Evan Wickham, Lead Pastor, Park Hill Church in San Diego, CA From the Back Cover \"This is one of those rare books that can honestly change your life.\"--Jefferson Bethke, New York Times bestselling author of Jesus \u0026gt; Religion and It's Not What You ThinkFor most Americans, the pursuit of happiness really means the pursuit of more--more money, more prestige, more stuff. We've made idols out of innovation, growth, power, and wealth. Far from offering us happiness and satisfaction, this has only left us exhausted, isolated, miserable, and wondering if there is a better way.There is. Less of More exposes our pursuit of more for what it truly is: an attempt to satisfy our souls with the temporary instead of the eternal. Pastor and writer Chris Nye invites us to consider what a full and abundant life looks like apart from money, status, and power. 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Fleshing out his thesis by discussing how conversion, baptism, morality, the creed, the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and the classical spiritual disciplines are related to kingdom initiation, Abraham seeks to articulate the implications of his theory of evangelism for the practice of evangelism. Besides holding forth a specific norm regarding how evangelism should be understood, Abraham also maintains that the sorely needed critical discussion about evangelism should proceed in a particular way--not by drawing up new, specialized schemes but rather by bringing to bear on the topic relevant material from a number of appropriate disciplines. The book thus seeks to provoke or inspire other scholars to pursue critical reflection on evangelism, to further develop the new ground broken here. From Library Journal Abraham (Perkins School of Theology) subjects the theory and practice of evangelism to modern theological reflection. He points out that very little critical theological thought has been applied to this area and that no major contemporary theologian has written about it. In an attempt to foster such serious study, Abraham takes a logical and scholarly approach, defining evangelism as \"primary initiative into the Kingdom of God\" as opposed to \"preaching the Gospel\" or \"church growth.\" After developing his thesis in the first five chapters, he then examines the relation to evangelism of conversion, baptism, spiritual gifts, and related topics. Practical evangelism and ecumenism are also discussed. An excellent and scholarly work long overdue in the field. Recommended for large public and academic libraries. For another look at evangelism, see Randall Balmer's Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory , reviewed below.- Ed. -- C. Robert Nixon, M.L.S., Lafayette, Ind.Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. Review Catalyst \"Of the evangelism books currently available, Abraham offers the deepest and most penetrating analysis of what evangelism is and ought to be. His argument is narrowly focused but has wide ramifications. . . Theological depth and a holistic approach to the Christian life make this book a powerful foundation for evangelistic practice.\"Clergy Journal \"Rarely do evangelism books bring depth to critical theological thinking. This one does. . . This book is for those willing to accept a challenge. It is tightly argued and well written; the argumentation is thick. . . This book will provoke and promote a great deal of theological discussion. This is Abraham's aim, for he wants to begin earnest theological thinking about evangelism again.\"Evangelical Missions Quarterly \"A profound and challenging book.\"Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society \"This extremely thoughtful and theologically astute consideration of evangelism is an attempt to wed theological concepts with evangelistic practice. . . Surely Abraham has made a positive contribution in redirecting evangelism from the human axis to the divine. He has struck the right tone in pleading for a credible communication of the gospel by the whole community of believers.\"Library Journal \"Abraham subjects the theory and practice of evangelism to modern theological reflection. He points out that very little critical theological thought has been applied to this area. . . In an attempt to foster such serious study, Abraham takes a logical and scholarly approach. . . 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Akin, president, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary The world measures success by metrics and outcomes. Sadly, worldly success has influenced the church and even how Christians approach serving the Lord. In Servants for His Glory, Dr. Miguel Núñez argues that God calls us to a different standard. Our doing should flow out of our being. And if we are to serve the Lord in a manner that seeks to make him, not us, famous, we must do so in a manner that reflects his character. If you long to be a useful servant that lives for God?s glory, I encourage you to pick up this book.Juan R. Sanchez, senior pastor, High Pointe Baptist Church, Austin, Texas and author of The Leadership Formula: Develop the Next Generation of Leaders in the Church So much of the literature on Christian leadership puts the proverbial cart before the horse, focusing on the ?how? of leadership but skipping over some fundamental questions of identity. That?s why Servants for His Glory is so important. Miguel Núñez has given Christian leaders a clear and urgent call, reminding us that godly and effective leadership is most profoundly anchored in what it means to know and follow the risen Christ.Matthew J. Hall, provost and senior vice president of Academic Administration,  The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky This book of wisdom, distilled from the pages of Scripture and decades of faithful service in the church, offers help to those in the pulpit and in the pew to learn how to be a servant. May this book help all God?s people learn how to serve from wellsprings of humility, courage, conviction, and grace. Ultimately, may it encourage us all to be sanctified servants, growing in holiness for the glory of God. Stephen J. Nichols, president, Reformation Bible College and chief academic officer, Ligonier Ministries In an age that has so much pontificating but so little learning, this text is full to bursting with wisdom. 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Any and all activities that satisfy our fundamental need for play, for celebration, and for ritual, says William Dyrness, are inherently poetic -- and in Poetic Theology he demonstrates that all such activities are places where God is active in the world. All of humanity's creative efforts, Dyrness points out, testify to our intrinsic longing for joy and delight and our deep desire to connect with others, with the created order, and especially with the Creator. This desire is rooted in the presence and calling of God in and through the good creation. With extensive reflection on aesthetics in spirituality, worship, and community development, Dyrness's Poetic Theology will be useful for all who seek fresh and powerful new ways to communicate the gospel in contemporary society.ReviewMark S. 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Designed with durable cover materials, high-quality creme colored book paper, and a smyth-sewn binding that lays flat for easy notetaking, CSB Scripture Notebooks are great for personal or group study and are wonderful resources for notetaking during a sermon series at church.Features include: Single-column text in paragraph format, full lined notes pages opposite each page of biblical text, high-quality creme colored book paper, durable cover materials, smyth-sewn binding that lays flat for easy notetaking, wide margins, 12-point type, and a portable convenient trim size that is easy-to-carry.CSB Scripture Notebooks feature the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible® (CSB). The CSB stays as literal as possible to the Bible's original meaning without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture's life-transforming message and to share it with others.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"B\u0026H Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43180343263487,"sku":"9781087722511","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/2123\/7759\/products\/31Lb_MIIyLL.jpg?v=1756899919"},{"product_id":"abbas-child-the-cry-of-the-heart-for-intimate-belonging-9781631463952","title":"Abba's Child: The Cry of the Heart for Intimate Belonging","description":"\u003cp\u003eAre you struggling to accept God?s love?We?ve bought into the lie that we are worthy of God?s love only when our lives are going well. But when life begins to fall through the cracks and things become less-than-perfect, we scramble to present a good front to the world?and to God.God longs for us to deeply believe and know that He loves us and accepts us as we are. He calls for us to remove our mask and establish an honest and deep relationship with Him. When we are our true selves, we can finally claim our identity as His own?Abba?s child.Let go of the pressure of an impostor lifestyle and lean into the life-changing wonder of a truly loving relationship with God. Abba?s Child will light the way to freely accepting your belovedness and being renewed by the reassurance of our Father?s deep care for you?regardless of how perfect your life isn?t.?Honest. Genuine. Creative. God hungry. These words surface when I think of the writings of Brennan Manning. Read him for yourself?you?ll see what I mean!? ?Max Lucado, New York Times bestselling author?I pray that Brennan Manning and the timeless voices . . . in this book might offer you hope. May they remind you that you are loved by the Father-Creator Himself. May they sing and speak into your life against the voices that tell you otherwise.? ?Jon Foreman, lead singer of Switchfoot Review Honest. Genuine. Creative. God-hungry. These words surface when I think of the writings of Brennan Manning. Read him for yourself?you?ll see what I mean! Max Lucado From the Back Cover Is an impostor robbing you of God?s love?We?ve bought into the lie that we are worthy of God?s love only when our lives are going well. If our families are happy or our jobs are meaningful, life is a success. But when life begins to fall through the cracks and embarrassing sins threaten to reveal our less-than-perfect identity, we scramble to keep up a good front to present to the world?and to God. We hide until we can rearrange the mask of perfection. Sadly, it is then that we wonder why we lack intimate relationships and passionate faith.All this time God is calling us to take the mask off and come openly to Him. He longs for us to know in the depth of our being that He loves us and accepts us as we are. When we are our true selves, we can finally claim our identity as God?s child?Abba?s child?and experience His pure pleasure in who we are. Brennan Manning encourages us to let go of the impostor lifestyle and freely accept our belovedness as a child of the heavenly Father. 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This journal volume of the books of 1-2 Thessalonians will help you develop Scripture-engagement habits to help you know the power and spiritual nourishment of abiding in the Word.This Abide Bible Journal is designed to help you focus on the message of this section of the Bible. The format is ideal for personal or group study as each handy journaling paperback includes individual book introductions, a single-column Scripture layout, and powerful passage-specific prompts with light journaling lines opposite each page of Scripture.Created in partnership with Bible Gateway and the Taylor University Center for Scripture Engagement, the Abide Scripture engagement prompts are based on four ways of engaging deeply with the Bible:Praying Scripture: Pattern your prayers after biblical textsPicture It: Place yourself in a biblical narrative as a bystander or participantJournal: Focus and reflect on Scripture and its meaning for your lifeContemplate: Follow the simple 4-step practice of feasting in God?s Word Features include:Clear and readable Thomas Nelson NET TypefaceThick paper suited for journalingBrief book introductionsInnovative Scripture-engagement promptsHandheld size for personal and group studyFlexible sewn bindingStunning cover artwork by Stephen Crotts  About the Author The Taylor University Center for Scripture Engagement seeks to equip people to engage with the Bible in life-changing ways, leading to greater levels of evangelism, more intentional discipleship and worldview formation, and the growth of the church.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Collins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43180343460095,"sku":"9780785237570","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/2123\/7759\/products\/31necQkONjL.jpg?v=1684787487"},{"product_id":"csb-scripture-notebook-galatians-read-reflect-respond-9781087722580","title":"CSB Scripture Notebook, Galatians: Read. 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Designed with durable cover materials, high-quality creme colored book paper, and a smyth-sewn binding that lays flat for easy notetaking, CSB Scripture Notebooks are great for personal or group study and are wonderful resources for notetaking during a sermon series at church.Features include: Single-column text in paragraph format, full lined notes pages opposite each page of biblical text, high-quality creme colored book paper, durable cover materials, smyth-sewn binding that lays flat for easy notetaking, wide margins, 12-point type, and a portable convenient trim size that is easy-to-carry.CSB Scripture Notebooks feature the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible® (CSB). The CSB stays as literal as possible to the Bible's original meaning without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture's life-transforming message and to share it with others.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"B\u0026H Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43180343623935,"sku":"9781087722580","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/2123\/7759\/products\/31NX7T3ggrL.jpg?v=1684787493"},{"product_id":"until-unity-9780830782727","title":"Until Unity","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew York Times-bestselling author Francis Chan calls for believers and churches everywhere to align our hearts with God and start taking seriously His numerous commands to unify.   It is absolutely clear from Scripture that God passionately desires supernatural unity within His Church. Unity is what Jesus prays for, what He commands, and what He says will be our greatest witness to the world. If unity is so important to the heart of God, why is the Church one of the most divided groups on earth? While many believe doctrine is at the root of the problem, Francis argues that the real problem is the shallowness or non-existence of our love for each other-rooted in a shallowness in our understanding of the gospel. This is what desperately needs to change. The reason that God gifts the Church with leaders is so they can equip God?s people in a way that leads to ?unity of the faith? (Ephesians 4:13). We have done a poor job at this, but it can all change.   Those who are believers will hear the call and be ?eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace? (v. 3). There will be opposition, but we cannot allow anything to discourage us from giving everything we have to the pursuit of a unified, restored Bride.   About the Author Francis Chan has been a pastor for over thirty years. He is a New York Times-bestselling author of several books, including Crazy Love, Letters to the Church, and Until Unity. He and his wife, Lisa, have been married nearly thirty years and coauthored You and Me Forever. Currently, Francis and his family split their time between ministry and church planting in Northern California and Asia.   \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David C. 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Barrett demonstrates that on many essential theological levels Augustine and Kierkegaard were more convergent than divergent. Most significantly, their parallels point to a distinctive understanding of the Christian life as a passion for self-giving love.Approaching Kierkegaard through the lens of Augustine, Barrett argues, enables the theme of desire for fulfillment in God to be seen as much more central to Kierkegaard's thought than previously imagined. Review David J. Gouwens -- Brite Divinity School \"What has Hippo to do with Copenhagen? In this superb study Lee Barrett displays how, for all of their differences, Augustine and Kierkegaard unexpectedly share a vision of the Christian life as a journey circling around two central themes: the heart's restless desire-filled journey to God and God's self-emptying journey to the individual. . . . Barrett's command of each thinker's writings, historical context, and reception is complete. . . . Best of all, he shows how reading both Augustine and Kierkegaard as rhetorical and dialectical thinkers challenges us to rethink traditional Catholic and Protestant binary oppositions. The result is an important contribution not only to studies of Augustine and Kierkegaard but also to constructive Christian theological reflection.\"Sylvia Walsh -- Stetson University \"One could hardly ask for a finer or more highly nuanced treatment of the convergences and divergences, both direct and indirect, between Augustine and Kierkegaard than Barrett has given us in this rich comparative study of these two great theologians of love.\"Murray Rae -- University of Otago \"Lee Barrett has done a great service to the scholarly community in providing this study of the relationship between Augustine and Kierkegaard. His attention to the pastoral purpose of their respective writings has yielded a theologically astute and wonderfully insightful account of the commonalities and divergences between these two great thinkers. Readers of Augustine and of Kierkegaard will surely benefit from Barrett?s study, but so too will anyone interested in what the Christian journey of faith involves.\"David R. Law -- University of Manchester \"In this erudite and thought-provoking book Lee Barrett provides a penetrating study of Augustine and Kierkegaard, adroitly demonstrating the interactions between the theological concerns of these two seminal thinkers. By organizing his study around the themes of eros and kenosis, journey and desire, Barrett skillfully articulates an Augustinian-Kierkegaardian vision of the Christian life that speaks powerfully today. Essential reading for anyone interested in the theological Kierkegaard.\"Andrew J. Burgess -- University of New Mexico \"Kierkegaard scholarship has long needed a definitive study of the Augustine-Kierkegaard relationship; and this is it. . . . This book will be valuable not just for students of Augustine, at the dawn of state-sponsored Christendom, or of Kierkegaard, at its twilight, but also for anyone who wants to understand the whole of Western Christianity at its heart.\"Reviews in Religion \u0026amp; Theology?Lee Barrett offers an extremely helpful and exciting comparative study between St Augustine of Hippo and Kierkegaard. . . . There is much to be grateful for here in Barrett?s fabulous book, as he elevates the discussion above tired stereotypes and helps readers of Kierkegaard to see more significant pathways for future research.?  Review of Metaphysics ?T\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eerdmans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43180343853311,"sku":"9780802868053","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/2123\/7759\/products\/31pHGafIcTL.jpg?v=1684787503"},{"product_id":"csb-scripture-notebook-2-corinthians-read-reflect-respond-9781087722535","title":"CSB Scripture Notebook, 2 Corinthians: Read. Reflect. Respond.","description":"\u003cp\u003eCSB Scripture Notebooks combine the text of the Christian Standard Bible (CSB) with wide margins and full lined notes pages opposite each page of biblical text. This ample space for notetaking is perfect to record reading insights, reflect on the text, and respond to the life-changing message of Scripture. Designed with durable cover materials, high-quality creme colored book paper, and a smyth-sewn binding that lays flat for easy notetaking, CSB Scripture Notebooks are great for personal or group study and are wonderful resources for notetaking during a sermon series at church.Features include: Single-column text in paragraph format, full lined notes pages opposite each page of biblical text, high-quality creme colored book paper, durable cover materials, smyth-sewn binding that lays flat for easy notetaking, wide margins, 12-point type, and a portable convenient trim size that is easy-to-carry.CSB Scripture Notebooks feature the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible® (CSB). 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Interacting with psychology, sociology, evolutionary science, cosmology, and various other scientific fields of study, Yong's Spirit of Creation offers a significant contribution both to pentecostal thought and to the ongoing dialogue between theology and science. Review Philip Clayton - Claremont School of Theology \"Amos Yong's preeminent role among Pentecostal-charismatic theologians has long been acknowledged. His Spirit of Creation now reveals him as one of the most exciting constructive theologians at work in the contemporary religion-science dialogue. Some will resist his openness to science, others his openness to the real activity of the Spirit. But Yong's beautifully argued proposal may just be the closest that one can come to reconciling science, orthodox Christianity, and a Spirit-centered theology. Indispensable reading for anyone interested in the relationship of theology and science today.\"Alan G. Padgett - Luther Seminary \"This welcome new volume from the pen of Amos Yong brings together two major contemporary movements in theology: the growing, worldwide interest in religion and science, and the growing sophistication and extent of outstanding Pentecostal theology. Yong covers many of the key issues in theology and science today, while always providing a learned and Holy Spirit-oriented theological perspective.\"Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith \"Yong has well accomplished his goal of illustrating how Pentecostals can offer valuable contributions to the theology\/science dialogue.\"Theology \"Once again theological scholarship is in Yong's debt because this volume is another example of his acumen and broad vision. . . . Provides a distinctly Pentecostal interjection into the discussion and outlines possible trajectories that can be developed further.\"International Bulletin of Missionary Research \"Yong argues convincingly that Pentecostalism, which has emerged in the context of the modern world, can offer a distinctive response to that world through more vigorous Pentecostal scholarship. . . . This careful study, grounded in gracious openness, presents challenging possibilities toward developing pneumatological approaches in theological conversations with scientific data about the nature of the universe and its ongoing creation.\"   About the Author   Amos Yong is Chief Academic Officer and professor of theology and mission at Fuller Theological Seminary. One of the most notable Pentecostal theologians writing today, Yong is the author and editor of more than four dozen books.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eerdmans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43180344410367,"sku":"9780802866127","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/2123\/7759\/products\/31UBRQkem_S.jpg?v=1684787521"},{"product_id":"justice-as-a-virtue-a-thomistic-perspective-9780802873255","title":"Justice as a Virtue: A Thomistic Perspective","description":"\u003cp\u003eReview Nicholas Wolterstorff -Yale University \"It is very difficult to bring a historical philosopher into dialogue with present-day philosophers without evident signs of strain. Jean Porter brings off this difficult feat with aplomb in Justice as a Virtue: A Thomistic Perspective. She moves back and forth with ease between an exhaustive knowledge and penetrating interpretation of Thomas's texts and the discussions taking place in philosophy today on the same and related topics. A very impressive achievement.\"Robert Pasnau -University of Colorado \"An elegant, deeply learned book on the foundations of Aquinas's moral theory. Jean Porter mixes, as few scholars can, a broad historical perspective and a serious engagement with contemporary problems in philosophy and theology.\"Stephen J. Pope -Boston College \"This is a must-read for anyone who wants to think deeply about our obligations to one another, the roles of both nature and nurture in moral formation, and the centrality of justice to the good life.\"Edward L. Krasevac, OP -Dominican School of Philosophy \u0026amp; Theology \"A clear, cogent analysis. . . . Porter continues her magisterial reflections begun in Nature as Reasonon natural law and its relation to the cardinal virtues, but now with a focus on justice. Her analysis of the structural dynamics of the will and how they illuminate the character of justice is one of the most illuminating parts of this book.\" - Reading Religion \"An excellent work crafted by a first-rate scholar. . . . Anyone interested in Thomas Aquinas, justice theories, or virtue ethics will greatly benefit from reading this volume. For students of Thomistic moral theology, Justice as a Virtue is a must read.\" - Theology Today \"This is Porter's best book so far, particularly as a fulsome and faithful treatment of the theological ethics of Aquinas. . . . It demonstrates clearly why Aquinas remains, even (or perhaps especially) in our contemporary context, the best source for thinking about morality.\"  Explores Aquinas's concept of justice - and why it matters today \"Aquinas,\" says Jean Porter, \"gets justice right.\" In this book she shows that Aquinas offers us a cogent and illuminating account of justice as a personal virtue rather than a virtue of social institutions, as John Rawls and his interlocutors have described it - and as most people think of it today. Porter presents a thoughtful interpretation of Aquinas's account of the complex virtue of justice as set forth in the Summa theologiae, focusing on his key claim that justice is a perfection of the will. Building on her interpretation of Aquinas on justice, Porter also develops a constructive expansion of his work, illuminating major aspects of Aquinas's views and resolving tensions in his thought so as to draw out contemporary implications of his account of justice that he could not have anticipated. About the Author Jean Porter is John A. O'Brien Professor of Theology at theUniversity of Notre Dame. 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It includes: A deeper look at Isaiah 43 and its fulfillment in Jesus and the lives of His followers (including us!)Script excerpts, quotes, and illustrations from the showGuiding questions for groups or individuals   Being chosen by Jesus has beautiful and far-reaching implications-although it says even more about the Chooser than the choosees. We are loved because He is love. We are saved because He is merciful. We belong to the family of God because Jesus invites us, making the Bible and all its promises as true for us today as it was for God?s chosen people. What does it actually mean to be Chosen? To answer that question, we?re going Old school-Testament that is-which leads us back to the New. Which always leads us directly to Jesus.   About the Author Amanda Jenkins is an author, speaker, and the lead creator of The Chosen?s additional content. Her husband, Dallas Jenkins, son of celebrated Left Behind author Jerry Jenkins, directed and produced over a dozen feature and short films before creating The Chosen, the largest crowd-funded media project of all-time. They live outside of Chicago with their four children. Dr. Douglas S. Huffman, the evangelical biblical consultant for the television series, is Professor of New Testament and Associate Dean of Biblical and Theological Studies at Talbot School of Theology (Biola University) in California.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David C. Cook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43180344541439,"sku":"9780830782680","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/2123\/7759\/products\/31v_XR56uL.jpg?v=1684787526"},{"product_id":"csb-scripture-notebook-hebrews-read-reflect-respond-9781087722597","title":"CSB Scripture Notebook, Hebrews: Read. Reflect. 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Designed with durable cover materials, high-quality creme colored book paper, and a smyth-sewn binding that lays flat for easy notetaking, CSB Scripture Notebooks are great for personal or group study and are wonderful resources for notetaking during a sermon series at church.Features include: Single-column text in paragraph format, full lined notes pages opposite each page of biblical text, high-quality creme colored book paper, durable cover materials, smyth-sewn binding that lays flat for easy notetaking, wide margins, 12-point type, and a portable convenient trim size that is easy-to-carry.CSB Scripture Notebooks feature the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible® (CSB). 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He is an award-winning author who has written thirteen books and numerous magazine articles. He writes the monthly Theology Matters column for Today in the Word and is a frequent workshop leader at the Moody Pastor's Conference. John is married to Jane and they have two adult sons. They live in Ludington, MI.  Has the World Confused Evil with Righteousness?When sin is disguised as virtue, the path to cultivating righteousness becomes impossible. Such is the challenge Christians face in the modern age. Not long ago, most people would agree that the seven deadly sins are in fact deadly. But ask them today, and you?ll hear a different answer. Today, ?anger? is often considered an admirable emotion, ?lust? the only expression of love, and ?greed? the unassailable right to ?get what?s yours.? The world can rebrand sin all it wants and declare the death of truth, but it has no power against the truth of the Scripture. What God calls sin is sin-no matter what the world says. And sin always has the same destination-death and destruction.Dangerous Virtues examines how to recognize these seven deadly sins as they are subtly disguised in today?s culture. Dr. John Koessler provides a theology of sin and why the Christian must develop a prayerful heart and discerning eye to identify where sin exists in a world where good is called evil and evil called good. Review Praise for Dangerous VirtuesWe live in an upside-down world where good is rebranded as evil, and wrong is celebrated as right. John Koessler?s bracing, relatable book is meant to reorient us to God?s goodness so we can live with clarity, obedience, and true joy. Dangerous Virtues is a modern exploration of the seven deadly sins, calling readers to ask hard questions of the cultural norms that form our lives and churches while pointing us toward everyday moral choices that reflect the character of God. -MICHELLE VAN LOONAuthor of Becoming Sage: Cultivating Maturity, Purpose, and Spirituality at MidlifeJohn Koessler, professor emeritus of pastoral studies at Moody Bible Institute, pens an honest, unsettling, and helpful book for all who have ears to hear. Dangerous Virtues shows its author to be experienced in the cure of souls. The good doctor makes a difficult but needed diagnosis of our culture: what we used to regard as vice is now virtue; ?the seven deadly sins are now the seven dangerous virtues.? Koessler?s prescription is clear, attractive, and full of wisdom. Does he have a remedy for Christians? Christian virtue is choosing to live according to God?s Word. But before we do this, we must embrace the gospel to learn who we are. Then, even though God in Christ has forgiven believers, sin is still very much with us. This medicine is not new, but it is biblical: we must put sin to death through the power of Jesus?s death as we walk by faith relying on the Holy Spirit. -ROBERT A. PETERSONTheologian and author of The Assurance of Salvation: Biblical Hope for Our StrugglesEveryone should read a book on the seven deadly sins, sins often sentimentalized, or, as John Koessler wisely notes, ?rehabilitated.? Our chronic hungers, encouraged by cultural erosion and technological obsession, must be recognized for what they are, then converted, retrained, and limited for the sake of Christian virtue. Gluttony, not just overeating, can also be overly careful eating; leisure used thoughtlessly easily becomes sloth, prosperity slips into greed, and a vision for social justice may fuel anger. As this colorfully written, biblically founded, well-researched book argues, sin, dressed respectably, infects everything. 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Designed with durable cover materials, high-quality creme colored book paper, and a smyth-sewn binding that lays flat for easy notetaking, CSB Scripture Notebooks are great for personal or group study and are wonderful resources for notetaking during a sermon series at church.Features include: Single-column text in paragraph format, full lined notes pages opposite each page of biblical text, high-quality creme colored book paper, durable cover materials, smyth-sewn binding that lays flat for easy notetaking, wide margins, 12-point type, and a portable convenient trim size that is easy-to-carry.CSB Scripture Notebooks feature the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible® (CSB). 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This book offers practical help in raising a generation of women to see themselves as God sees them?as daughters of the King.ReviewPam and Doreen unfold life-giving words to moms and dads on how they can instill grace, worth, dignity, inner beauty, and destiny into the lives of their daughters. Whether you implement one or all of the ideas in this book, you will find this book invaluable as you invest in the lives of your daughters.Fern Nichols, President and founder of Moms In Touch InternationalAs a father of three daughters, I could not put this book down until I finished it. Every page is practical, inspiring, and life-changing.Jim Burns, Ph.D., President of HomeWord and author of Teaching Your Children Healthy SexualityAttention all moms and mentors: do not pass by this book! This is an opportunity to have your daughter come into the fullness of being a true modern-day princess.Patsy Clairmont, Women of Faith speakerFrom the Back CoverSleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Snow White?how many girls, at some point, dream of being a princess like these fairy-tale characters?InRaising a Modern-Day Princess, authors Pam Farrel and Doreen Hanna come alongside mothers and mentors to offer practical help in raising a generation of women to see themselves as God sees them?as daughters of the King, true modern-day princesses. In an easy-to-use step-by-step style, the authors show moms how to create a fun-filled and life-changing rite-of-passage experience celebrating their daughters? crossover into womanhood. There?s also an entire chapter to help dads or father figures understand the vital role they play in their daughters? lives. 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And yet, in today's culture, the vast majority of Christians are perceived as angry, judgmental people who don't seem to derive any joy from life whatsoever. So why aren't we happy?Unfortunately, many Christians are taught early on that God doesn't want us to be happy (he wants us to be holy). In fact, many Christians are laboring under the false notion that God himself is not happy. But nothing could be further from the truth! God does want us to be happy. The Bible is filled with verses that prove that ours is a happy, joy-filled God who not only loves celebrations but also desperately wants his children to be happy. Why else would He go to the lengths He did to ensure our eternal happiness in His presence? We know that we will experience unimaginable joy and happiness in Heaven, but that doesn't mean we can't also experience joy and happiness here on earth.In Happiness, noted theologian Randy Alcorn dispels centuries of misconceptions about happiness and provides indisputable proof that God not only wants us to be happy, He commands it. The most definitive study on the subject of happiness to date, this book is a paradigm-shifting wake-up call for the church and Christians everywhere. From the Back Cover Think God doesn?t want you to be happy? Think again.While Christians shouldn?t deny or ignore suffering, we should be so energized by contagious joy and radiate such inner happiness, peace, and contentment that others are attracted to what we have in Christ. Yet Christians are often perceived as angry, judgmental, and duty driven.Why aren?t we happier?Unfortunately, many believers are taught that God wants us to be holy but not happy and that joy and happiness are fundamentally different. We?ve even been left with the impression that God himself isn?t happy. Yet nothing could be further from the truth!God is happy, and he wants us to be happy too. Why else would Scripture call him ?the happy God?? Why else would he call the gospel the ?good news of great joy? and go to extraordinary lengths to ensure our eternal happiness?We know we?ll experience unimaginable happiness in Heaven and on the New Earth, but that doesn?t mean we can?t also experience great happiness here and now.Join bestselling author and noted theologian Randy Alcorn as he dispels the modern Christian misconceptions about happiness and provides indisputable biblical proof that God not only wants us to be happy but commands and empowers us to be happy in him!The day has not yet come when God will wipe away every tear from his children?s eyes, but rest assured, that day will come. Until then, this definitive work can help change the way you think about joy and happiness.From the inside flap:Get a head start on living happily ever after!Webster?s dictionary defines happiness as?wait for it??the state of being happy.?Seems easy enough, right? And yet happiness eludes us.Most of us spend our entire lives trying to be happy, only to come up short time and time again. We think, If only I could find the perfect relationship, lose weight, get a better job, or make more money?then I?d be happy!But the truth is, none of these things will ever bring us true, lasting joy and happiness. There is, however, something that can.C. S. Lewis wrote, ?If you want to get warm you must stand near the fire. . . . 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Read this book and go deep.? -- Diana Butler Bass, author of Grateful: The Subversive Practice of Giving Thanks?For far too long, we?ve ceded the power and person of Jesus to political movements with no ambitions toward His radical love. Reclaiming Jesus is not only our responsibility, it is necessary now more than ever. This is a book for all God?s people.? -- Brittany Packnett, co-founder of Campaign Zero?To choose to follow Jesus is necessarily to engage in a quarrel with the world. For fifty years, Jim Wallis has worked to help Americans remember the politics of Jesus. His Christ in Crisis is a timely reminder of what it means to confess, ?Jesus is Lord.?? -- William J. Barber, II, President of Repairers of the Breach \u0026amp; co-chair of the Poor People?s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival ?Hold this book in your hands like a moral compass. With mastery and clarity, Jim Wallis has crafted a handbook for our times-a way to interpret Jesus? life and wisdom for a nation in crisis, to inspire Christians and non-Christians alike in the labor of love and justice.? -- Valarie Kaur, Sikh activist and founder of the Revolutionary Love Project?Jim Wallis is faithful, relentless, and intrepid in voicing the prophetic reality of Gospel faith. He does not flinch at truth-telling, and he is not weary of hope-telling. This book will provide energy, grit, and courage for the living of these days.? -- Walter Brueggemann, author of The Prophetic Imagination?America yearns for an appropriate reintroduction to the person named Jesus. For years, Jesus has been hidden by shallow religion and dishonest commentary. Jim Wallis reclaims and reintroduces us to a radical spiritual figure even non-believers will find inspiring. ? -- Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor, Trinity United Church of Christ  Writing in response to our current ?constitutional crisis,? New York Times bestselling author and Christian activist Jim Wallis urges America to return to the tenets of Jesus once again as the means to save us from the polarizing bitterness and anger of our tribal nation.In Christ in Crisis Jim Wallis provides a path of spiritual healing and solidarity to help us heal the divide separating Americans today. Building on ?Reclaiming Jesus?-the declaration he and other church leaders wrote in May 2018 to address America?s current crisis-Wallis argues that Christians have become disconnected from Jesus and need to revisit their spiritual foundations. 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The chapters are organized by advice to dads written by a father, guidance to preteens and teens from his daughter, with \"Mom's Tips\" sprinkled throughout and a lot of quotes from Scripture. Mistakes made by family members are shared without hesitation. \"My biggest mistake with Heather? My need to be in control,\" writes Charles, and \"I refused to let the idea of compromise penetrate my thick skull,\" admits Heather. Anecdotal stories will appeal to teens as they may see themselves in many situations, such as listening to \"head banging\" music, wearing certain clothes to upset their parents, or becoming sexually active. The \"Relationship Lifters\" at the end of each section are designed to steer family interactions in a more positive direction. A book for Christian parents to share with their young adults.-Kelly Czarnecki, Bloomington Public Library, IL Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.  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Janz -- Loyola University New Orleans author of The Westminster Handbook to Martin Luther \"Gritsch brings to this project a lifetime of Luther study, and it shows. This foundation grounds the whole work, from its thorough rehearsal of the relevant texts, to its judicious account of Luther's impact, to its masterful use of the secondary literature, to its compelling conclusion. Highly recommended.\"Reviews in Religion and Theology ?This book will serve well readers inside and outside of the academy, whether as an introduction to the issue or as another voice contributing to the ongoing discussion.?  Booklist ?A superb first-resort source on Luther and his relationship with Judaism.?  Theology ?A thorough study that is both accessible, and thus recommendable for clergy, and simultaneously engages deeply with its sources.?  Sixteenth Century Journal ?This carefully documented study goes far in providing a basis for an honest dialogue between Lutherans and the Jewish people.?  Renaissance Quarterly ?A thought-provoking historical and theological analysis of the German Reformer?s attitudes towards Jews and Judaism. This brief but dense book is especially valuable for its comprehensive appraisal of the textual evidence of Luther?s hostility toward Jews and for its nuanced conclusions. . . .  Excellent work. . . . Important reading.?  Journal of Ecclesiastical History ?Gritsch offers a useful survey not only of Luther?s writings on the Jews but also of the historiography.?  Common Ground ?Here is a book worth reading to begin to discover another aspect of Luther?s complexity. Moreover, this work carries a much-needed reminder of the importance of positive Jewish-Christian relations today.?    In this book Eric W. Gritsch, a Lutheran and a distinguished Luther scholar, faces the glaring ugliness of Martin Luther's anti- Semitism head-on, describing Luther's journey from initial attempts to proselytize Jews to an appallingly racist position, which he apparently held until his death. Comprehensively laying out the textual evidence for Luther's virulent anti-Semitism, Gritsch traces the development of Luther's thinking in relation to his experiences, external influences, and theological convictions. Revealing greater impending danger with each step, Martin Luther's Anti- Semitism marches steadily onward until the full extent of Luther's racism becomes apparent. Gritsch's unflinching analysis also describes the impact of Luther's egregious words on subsequent generations and places Luther within Europe's long history of anti-Semitism. Throughout, however, Gritsch resists the temptation either to demonize or to exonerate Luther. Rather, readers will recognize Luther's mistakes as links in a chain that pulled him further and further away from an attitude of respect for Jews as the biblical people of God. Gritsch depicts Luther as a famous example of the intensive struggle with the enduring question of Christian-Jewish relations. It is a great historical tragedy that Luther, of all people, fell victim to anti-Semitism -- albeit against his better judgment. From Booklist William L. 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She fears she has been afflicted with the dreaded Disease said to be carried by humans: emotions. Her sister had the Disease, and Red Tide took her away. Will it come for Coral next?Above the sea, Brooke has nothing left to give. Depression and anxiety have left her feeling isolated. Forgotten. The only thing she can rely on is the numbness she finds within the cool and comforting ocean waves. If only she weren?t stuck at a new group-therapy home that promises a second chance at life. But what?s the point of living if her soul is destined to bleed?Merrick may be San Francisco?s golden boy, but he wants nothing more than to escape his controlling father. When his younger sister?s suicide attempt sends Merrick to his breaking point, escape becomes the only option. If he can find their mom, everything will be made right again-right?When their worlds collide, all three will do whatever it takes to survive. But what-and who-must they leave behind for life to finally begin?Praise for Coral:?This heart-wrenching tale will pull you under its spell.? -ANNIE SULLIVAN, author of A Touch of Gold and Tiger Queen?A beautiful reimagining.? -LAUREN MANSY, author of The Memory Thief?A breathless, powerful journey of the heart and mind.? -LINDSAY A. FRANKLIN, award-winning author of The Story PeddlerA stand-alone, full-length Young Adult novelTrigger warning: suicide and depression About the Author Sara Ella is the award-winning author of the Unblemished series and Coral, the upcoming reimagining of The Little Mermaid. She spends her days throwing living room dance parties for her two princesses, raising her little prince to be a king, and conquering realms of her own imaginings with her swoony husband by her side. She may or may not be obsessed with #Bookstagram, which feeds her current addiction to bookish tea and candles. A lover of fairy tales, she believes ?Happily Ever After is Never Far Away.? 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Before coming to Christianity Today he was the editor of New Man magazine. He and his wife, Grace, live in Carol Stream, Illinois and attend Jericho Road Church.  Why can?t I control my anger? Or stop overeating? Or wasting time online?Why can't I seem to finish my projects? Or make progress in my spiritual life?Why do I fall for the same stupid temptations over and over again?When we fail, its easy to make excuses or blame our circumstances. But let?s face it: the biggest enemy is usually the one staring back at us from the mirror every morning. We lack self-control. Self-control isn?t very popular these days. We tend to think of it as boring, confining, the cop that shows up and shuts down the party. But the truth is that people who cultivate this vital virtue lead freer, happier, and more meaningful lives. After all, our bad habits-from the slight to the serious-bring a host of painful consequences. Ultimately, they keep us from becoming the people God created us to be.Your Future Self Will Thank You is a compassionate and humorous guide to breaking bad habits and growing your willpower. It explores Scripture?s teachings on how to live a disciplined life while offering practical strategies for growth based on the science of self-control. Whether you want to deepen your spiritual life, conquer an addiction, or kick your nail-biting habit, this book will help you get motivated, stay on track, and achieve your goals.Sure, self-control is hard, but it doesn?t have to be that hard. Get the help you need to be freer, happier, and more productive. Your future self will thank you! Review Praise for Your Future Self Will Thank You Few books have the potential to change your life as much as this one. I found it personally encouraging and challenging at the same time a profound and practical reservoir of wisdom. Don?t just read it. Highlight it, underline it, and most of all, implement its teachings in your life. Transformation awaits!Lee StrobelNew York Times best-selling author of The Case for Christ and The Case for Miracles It?s strange to describe a book on self-control as compulsively readable, but that?s how it is. I had no idea that learning how to get a grip on myself could be so enlightening, inspiring, and flat-out entertaining. And helpful, to boot. But that?s how it is. Drew Dyck?s latest work is a page-turner and an eye-opener. I simply couldn?t muster enough self-control to put it down. But before you judge me, you try, and see how well you do.Mark BuchananAuthor, Your Church Is Too Safe It isn?t an overstatement to say that nearly everything ailing our society, our communities, our families, and ourselves is rooted in our lack of self-control. This malady was addressed in the past by celebrating the virtues of self-discipline and self-sacrifice. In other words, the culture helped us acquire the self-control necessary to create a flourishing existence. Those days are over. Now virtually everything in our culture celebrates self-centeredness and has convinced us that not satisfying our desires is a form of self-betrayal rather than self-improvement. Where our culture has failed us, however, Drew Dyck has stepped into the breach. His book is a winsome and important exploration of the forgotten virtue that has been foundational to the Christian life, and to free societies, for two millennia. This is a conversation more churches and Christian communities need to be having, and Dyck is the right voice to start it.Skye JethaniAward-winning author and co-host of the Holy Post PodcastThis book was exactly what I wanted it to be: Big Science + Deep Bible + Practical Next Steps. 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It?s odd, but no one thought to tell us, in practical detail, how to meet with God through the Scriptures and how to approach the Bible with a posture of faith-seeking understanding.Rick James, PhD, director of Cru publishing and author of Watch and A Million Ways to DieA lifetime in ministry with a passion for helping new believers learn how to grow in Christ has convinced me that there is nothing more important in the life of a Christ follower than time spent regularly in Scripture. Nicole knows how to help Bible readers turn the key. I have personally sat in groups as she taught this material and have witnessed its effectiveness. It is an indispensable tool for those desiring to grow in their relationship with Christ.Dr. David \"Tuck\" Knupp, pastor and Young Life trainerHelp! My Bible Is Alive! Like a zombie, the once-perceived-dead compilation of Scripture is brought back to life for readers by Nicole?s fun (yes, fun) and practical application for individual reading. No longer is Bible reading for the few: With Nicole?s latest book, it?s for you more than ever. This is the book I?ve been needing for the countless people in my church plant who are scared?but hungry?to engage with this beautiful compilation we call the Bible.Stephen Poore, MDiv, visionary pastor of Center ChurchThe frustrations my students (and the rest of us) often experience when trying to understand the Bible can suggest that Scripture is at best boring, at worst irrelevant?and unknowable regardless. What lies these are! 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Readers will be hooked on the series' vivid characters, whose quirky personalities fill Winnie's life with friendship and adventure.#7: Friendly Foal?A newborn filly has lost her mother, and it's up to Winnie to help this foal adjust to her new world. Along the way, God teaches Winnie that he never gives up on us and we shouldn't give up on our friends. From the Back Cover \"Stay right where you are! I''ll explain everything when I get there! I need you desperately, Winnie Willis! Nobody has ever needed Winnie before. But she already has a big problem of her own. The newborn foal has lost her mother, and the world doesn''t look friendly. Winnie knows how the filly feels. It''s been two years since Winnie lost her mom, and she still has trouble trusting humans. So why should the foal trust her? But time is running out. Then Sal, a classmate, arrives with a little surprise-and a lesson about friendship that Winnie will never forget. 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Our sins and shortcomings belong to Jesus. He carried them to the cross. He paid our debt. And he wanted to make sure we knew it.In this book, readers discover the seven last sayings of Christ from the cross--both what he said and what his words mean for our lives today--so that they can lay their burdens at the foot of the cross and receive God's unsurpassable grace. About the Author Kyle Idleman is the senior pastor at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, the fifth largest church in America, where he speaks to more than thirty thousand people each weekend. He is the bestselling and award-winning author of Not a Fan as well as  Grace Is Greater, Don't Give Up, and One at a Time. He is a frequent speaker for conventions, conferences, and influential churches across the country. 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We focus on developing physically, intellectually, emotionally, and financially, yet our faith remains immature and anemic.In this powerful new book, Myers offers a deep yet simple roadmap to a grown-up faith through understanding the whole context of the Bible, developing spiritual intimacy with God, and gratefully embracing holy obedience.As you understand the Bible and the big picture of God's story with humanity, you begin to find answers to life's most compelling questions. As you begin to understand God more, your longing and ability to experience spiritual intimacy with him increases, as does your desire to obey what God asks of you and your ability to follow through. This is the way to the bigger life, a life even better than you expected--or even dreamed possible. About the Author Kevin Myers is the senior pastor of 12Stone® Church, one of the largest churches in the United States. 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There will also be times when you catch yourself crying as you relate to her heart-wrenching experiences. Together, these will impact you and motivate you to courageously leap over any unexpected hurdles you may face in life.If you have ever felt like your dreams were shattered, the faith that flows from every chapter in this book will empower you to rise up once again and believe. You will also emerge more than a conqueror, convinced that in all the pain you face, there is a deeper, divine purpose at work. About the Author Sallie Yusko is an ordained minister and a retired registered nurse. For fifty-three years, she was married to the late Al Yusko. They have two married daughters, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She and Al co-pastored in Schenectady, New York, for fifteen years and in Bradenton, Florida (where she now lives), for six years. 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