Christian life and practice Books
SPCK Publishing I Am Asking in the Name of God
Book SynopsisThe beloved Pope Francis offers his prayers for the ten most pressing issues the world is facing today, inspiring action to radically unite humanity in hope for a just and peaceful future.Trade ReviewAfter ten years as Pope, Francis has made his clearest statement yet of precisely how we need to change as a civilisation. Very much an act of the 'teaching Church', this bold and practically relevant document does not hesitate to turn a prophetic eye on the Church herself. The vision is an uncompromising espousal of comprehensive nonviolence. In a world which seems every day rougher and more caustic, such a call will seem hopelessly idealistic, even dangerously foolish. And yet, Francis is surely correct to identify so many aspects of our current predicament and to spell out that 'the choice today is either nonviolence or nonexistence.' -- Fr Damian Howard SJ, Provincial of the Jesuits in BritainPope Francis addresses ten major issues of our age, connecting them and placing them in prayer. He presents facts and reasoning, outlining the dreadful injustices being done to people, the damage being done to our common home and the failure to have a global vision for repair and prosperity. As always, he has well-reasoned suggestions and he ends with resolute hope. Pope Francis is a prophet for our times. -- Rt Revd John Arnold, Bishop of Salford
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SPCK Publishing Daily Bible Meditations for Everyone
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Zondervan Devotions for a Sacred Marriage
Book SynopsisDo you consider your marriage to be holy? What if holier meant having a happier marriage? Your marriage is more than a sacred covenant with your spouse. It is a relationship God uses to help you know Him more, trust Him more fully, and love Him more deeply.Devotions for a Sacred Marriage written by Gary Thomas explores how God can reveal Himself to you through your marriage and help you grow closer to Him as well as to your spouse. This devotional provides: 52 weekly devotions offering practical and biblical wisdom for nurturing your marriage as an expression of your love for God Insights that build upon principles to create a strong marriage Marriage advice applicable for newlyweds and couples married for several years Couples will discover: Closure in ongoing marital issues Simple tactics to handle disagreements Ways to improve communicat
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Zondervan Footprints
Book SynopsisFootprints: An Interactive Journey Through One of the Most Beloved Poems of All Time explores each line of Margaret Fishback Powers’ timeless poem that highlights the ways God cares for people who are hurting or lonely. Now with a repackaged four-color design and new journaling and list prompts, the poem that has touched so many lives is available for a new generation of readers.Inside this new edition you’ll find: a feature spread containing the entire “Footprints” poem by Margaret Fishback Powers reflective journaling prompts breaking down each section of the poem, along with corresponding Scripture verses, which invite readers to interact with the text as they write about their own journey list of prompts throughout the book inviting readers to record their dreams, prayers, life decisions, and more gorgeous artwork and beautifully designed Scripture pages
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Zondervan 60 Devotions Inspired by Women of the Bible
Book Synopsis60 Devotions Inspired by Women of the Bible will help you reflect not only on the meaning of each character’s life but on how they relate to one another and us. This 60-day devotional will guide readers by diving into the story of a character in the Bible and reflecting on the felt need that is still applicable to women today.
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HarperChristian Resources Dont Look Back Bible Study Guide plus Streaming
Book SynopsisLearn how to let go of whatever is causing you to look back, and step boldly into God''s plans, purposes, and promises.Remember Lot’s wife...Of the many women mentioned in Scripture, Lot''s wife—who became a pillar of salt when she looked back at Sodom and Gomorrah—is the only one whom Jesus tells us to remember.In this 5-session video study (video streaming code included), Bible teacher Christine Caine will unpack what the story of Lot''s wife teaches us and motivate you to stop looking back, to let go, and to move forward into what God promises for your life.This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including: The study guide itself--with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a leader''s guide. An individual access code to stream all video sessions online. (DVD available separately.) Sessions and video run tim
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Zondervan Face Forward
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HarperChristian Resources Acts Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video
Book SynopsisEngage in the work of Jesus and His Church in new and exciting ways.In the book of Acts, we see God’s church growing and taking shape—setting itself apart from the culture of hatred and excess surrounding it and becoming a revolution of hope to a broken world. Today, we are writing the last chapter of Acts in our own lives…In this six-week Bible study, bestselling author and pastor Randy Frazee will guide you through this “revolution of faith.” You’ll trace the unlikely growth of the movement, as recorded in the book of Acts, from a marginalized man in Nazareth (Jesus), to twelve marginalized men from Galilee (the disciples), to the regions of Judea and Samaria, and ultimately to the ends of the earth—encompassing some 2.4 billion followers of Jesus today.This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:The study guide itself—a 40 D
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Zondervan Becoming an Adult
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HarperChristian Resources Now and Not Yet Bible Study Guide plus Streaming
Book SynopsisHave you ever wondered if your current season has a purpose? Do you ever feel like your present moment is so far from where you really long to be, but the answer to all your prayers is not yet?Join bestselling author and artist Ruth Chou Simons for this six-session video Bible study (video access included) as she teaches you how to live in the present and trust in God''s faithfulness—even while hoping for the future.Now and Not Yet Bible Study explores six profound ways God makes His faithfulness known in the biblical stories of Abraham, Joseph, Israel, Hannah, and the Apostle Paul. As you encounter God through the pages of His Word, you''ll see His ways, His character, His purposes, and His faithfulness in the lives of His people.And the more you understand God''s ways, the more you will discover that He''s just as faithful in your life right now—even more than you know.This study guide includes: Group discussion questions In-depth personal Bible study between sessions Individual access to six streaming video teachings from Ruth Sessions and run times include: God Keeps His Promises (20:12) God’s Sovereignty Directs a Bigger Story (20:40) God Provides in the Wilderness (20:39) God Hears Your Cries (17:50) God’s Sufficiency Meets Your Weakness (19:25) God’s Sanctifying Work is Sure (18:00) Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2029. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside
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HarperChristian Resources Share the Dream Bible Study Guide plus Streaming
Book SynopsisShare the Dream™ is a six-session video study that calls upon a new generation of believers to embrace and model in our generation the timeless, Gospel-based principles of Martin Luther King, Jr. that are the best hope for stopping the descent of civilization into polarization, division, civil strife, and armed conflict.
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HarperChristian Resources Think Ahead Workbook
Book SynopsisIn this fifteen lesson workbook, Craig Groeschel shares the principles he has discovered for short-circuiting the bad-decision cycle, making wise decisions, and becoming the person God called us to be.
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HarperChristian Resources Signs and Secrets of the Messiah Bible Study
Book SynopsisIn this five-session video Bible study, Rabbi Jason Sobel explores several miracles of Jesus as recorded in the Gospel of John and reveals how they provide transformation to our lives today.
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Zondervan Chasing Francis
Book SynopsisWhat happens when the pastor of a mega church loses his faith? Discover one man’s life-changing journey to resolve his crisis of faith in Italy by retracing the footsteps of Francis of Assisi, a saint whose simple way of loving Jesus changed the history of the world.Pastor Chase Falson lost his faith in God, the Bible, evangelical Christianity, and his super-sized megachurch. When he fell apart, the church elders told him to go away—as far away as possible. Broken, Chase crossed the Atlantic to Italy to visit his uncle, a Franciscan priest. There, he was introduced to the revolutionary teachings of Saint Francis of Assisi and found an old, but new way of following Jesus that heals and inspires.Chase Falson''s spiritual discontent mirrors the feelings of a growing number of Christians who walk out of church asking, Is this all there is? This book is perfect for believers who are:Weary of celebrity pastors and empty calor
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Zondervan The OptOut Family
Book SynopsisDiscover a new and hopeful path forward as you consider your family''s approach to social media, screen time, and technology.We''ve all heard the mind-boggling statistics about technology and social media use. The numbers don''t lie; our obsession with smartphones and social media is slowly eroding the very essence of our homes and families. We see it. We feel it. We know it.So what do we do about it?Spoiler alert: Forget parental control apps, time limits, or reward charts. This revolutionary path takes us into the heart of the beast itself: the social media algorithm. Former social media influencer and trailblazer Erin Loechner has seen the perks and pitfalls of social media usage, and she knows how to hack the strategies of tech wizards and platform experts so you can borrow their billion-dollar playbook to engage your family in meaningful ways away from screens.The Opt-Out Family is packed with
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Zondervan Steve McQueen
Book SynopsisAn intimate look at movie star Steve McQueen''s reckless life of fast cars, women, and drugs all the way up to his dramatic life-change and terminal cancer diagnosis.Join Greg Laurie as he takes a cross-country drive in his 1968 Highland Green Ford Mustang 390 GT through the canyons of Malibu, the alleys of Hollywood, the wide and open roads of the Midwest, and the streets of New York as he traces the woolly geography of actor Steve McQueen''s life, relationships, career, and spiritual journey. This iconic muscle car was the vehicle McQueen drove in his most raucous and enduring film, Bullitt. In the 1960s, McQueen was, according to box office receipts, the biggest movie star of his generation and one of the coolest men to ever walk the planet. Greg Laurie was a teen at the time and an ardent fan of The King of Cool, first mesmerized by McQueen in 1963''s The Great Escape. Like millions of cinema fans, Greg developed a
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Zondervan Relational Intelligence
Book SynopsisRelational Intelligence is your action plan for getting smart about who you surround yourself with. Using Jesus''s relational framework for choosing the twelve disciples, this book gives you the tools you need to define, discern, align, assess, and activate your relationships to unlock your greatest potential. Years of ministry leadership experience have taught Dr. Dharius Daniels that there''s no such thing as a casual relationship. All of our relationships either push us forward into our God-given purposes or hold us back from who we''re meant to be. If you''re serious about taking your life to the next level, you should be serious about taking your relationships to the next level, too.Scripture gives us a blueprint for the way relationships should be managed, and this blueprint helps us construct and grow relationships that are fruitful. It tells us that our spiritual, physical, financial, emotion
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Zondervan Bittersweet
Book SynopsisIt's said that the only thing that doesn't change in life is change itself. In Bittersweet, a collection of poignant essays, New York Times bestselling author Shauna Niequist reflects on her own journey of making peace with change, embracing the gifts and wisdom it brings, and the practices that offer us strength and hope along the way.
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Zondervan The Art of Getting It Wrong
Book SynopsisA refreshing read in the midst of discouraging times, The Art of Getting It Wrong by popular YouTube star Stephen Miller shares never-before-told stories that will guide you to a healthier perspective on life's failures, setbacks, and disappointments.Trade ReviewAs someone who has lots of experience 'getting it wrong,' this book provided encouragement and instruction on how to let our mishaps refine us instead of define us. Written in Stephen Miller's classic humor, we found ourselves delightfully challenged from start to finish. Andrew East and Shawn Johnson East, former National Football League player and Olympic gold gymnast/The East FamIn his closing remarks in this book, Stephen Miller observes that 'the world tends to write our victories in the sand while etching our failures in concrete.' In our more honest moments, most of us must also admit that we do this very thing to ourselves. The negative verdicts that occupy our minds and hearts throughout the day about never measuring up, about being too much of 'this' or not enough of 'that,' can form us in such a way that the gremlins of regret, shame, and failure become our heart mentors. That's what makes books like The Art of Getting it Wrong, and transparent and serious writers like Stephen, so needed and helpful. Stephen effectively points us back to the reality that what is true for him is also true for us. It's all going to be okay, because God cannot stop loving us and has secured the greatest future for us. Scott Sauls, senior pastor, Christ Presbyterian Church, Nashville, Tennessee, and author of Beautiful People Don't Just HappenIn The Art of Getting It Wrong, Stephen Miller reminds us that we do not need to be defined by our worst moments. If you find yourself trying to get back up after falling down, you'll find this book brimming with encouragement and buoyant with hope. Dr. Darren Whitehead, lead pastor, Church of the City, Nashville, TennesseeOpen-hearted vulnerability. A real pleasure to read and a reminder of the best in all of us. I was encouraged and inspired. Thanks, Stephen! Leslie Odom Jr., two-time Academy Award nominee as Hamilton's Aaron Burr, and author of Failing UpThrough his faith, relatable movie quotes, and self-deprecating humor, Stephen Miller takes us on a journey through his life and shows us that we are not the sums of our mistakes; we are what we learn from them. The Art of Getting It Wrong is exactly the type of message this world needs today--a message that no matter how bad we may feel about failure, we are simply going to be okay. Excellent read! Shaun and Mindy McKnight, Cute Girls HairstylesWe're so encouraged by Stephen's unabashed self-reflection and message that we aren't bound or defined by our failures. Our God is orchestrating a powerful story in us all. We all struggle with self-doubt and fear in the hard moments in life, and this book is like a warm hug! Adam and Danielle Busby, OutDaughtered on TLC and It's A Buzz World YouTube channelWith his trademark passion, humor, and optimism, Stephen Miller brings an important and timely message for us in The Art of Getting It Wrong. We all need a friend who can remind us that it's going to be okay, even when life's disappointments, failures, or deep hurts threaten to pull us down. It may not feel like it now, but it's going to be okay. Personally, I need this perspective more than ever. If you find yourself in this place too, you'll want to read this book! Lysa TerKeurst, #1 New York Times bestselling author and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries
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Zondervan Take Back Your Power
Book SynopsisYou can''t make the world fair, but you can take back your power. As a woman in Silicon Valley who worked her way to the top of the corporate ladder--she''s a former VP at Facebook and the current president and CEO of Ancestry--Deborah Liu knows firsthand the challenges and obstacles in the workplace that keep the deck stacked against women in the workplace . . . and the ways to overcome them.For every woman who grew up competing on the uneven playing field, who is told she is too aggressive, assertive, dramatic, or emotional, this book is the battle cry you need to learn to thrive within the system that exists today, even if it''s not the one we wish it were.Take Back Your Power presents both hard data and Liu''s personal experiences from twenty years as a woman leader in the male-dominated tech industry to help you:Find your voice, learn how to ask, and achieve what you want in a system that isn''t fair and wasn''t created
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Zondervan Finish Line
Book SynopsisFacing your ultimate death can be scary, but in light of God''s promises, it doesn''t have to be. Finish Line provides practical and biblical help on topics such as finances, blessing others, end-of-life choices, heaven, and caring for those you leave behind so you can approach your own finish line with hope, joy, and peace.It''s normal to have questions about how to face the last season of our lives well, and though we long to end our lives with grace and gratitude, sometimes we feel fear and uncertainty instead.Robert Wolgemuth knows what it is like to face death, having lost his first wife of almost 45 years to cancer and battling cancer twice himself. Finish Line distills a lifetime of spiritual wisdom as Robert helps you: Find true peace and reassurance about the end of life Discover the things you can do to prepare those you love before you die Understand the truth about heaven and what God has for his
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Zondervan Held in Perfect Peace
Book SynopsisWeaving together Scripture, vivid storytelling, and intimate prayers, this powerful devotional from Guideposts will bring peace to your soul and draw you closer to the heart of God.When the world seems to be spinning off its axis--and we feel like we''re spinning with it--anxiety can cause us to question if God is still in charge. This beautiful 100-day devotional answers us with a resounding YES. As the Bible verses, stories, and prayers in Held in Perfect Peace remind us, God''s promises and presence never change, no matter how changed today''s world seems to be.This thematic devotional from Guideposts--a beloved and trusted source of biblical encouragement for nearly eighty years--brings us back to God''s perfect peace on our most anxious days. Every entry helps us: Meet God in the midst of the chaos and uncertainty Find confidence in God''s goodness and His plan for the world and our lives Overcome our daily worr
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Zondervan The Unplugged Hours
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Zondervan I Thought This Would Make Me Happy
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Zondervan Meet Me in the Middle
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Zondervan Only Love Today
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Zondervan Calm Your Anxious Mind
Book SynopsisWhen left unchecked, our thoughts can spiral out of control. We try harder and worry more as we watch the headlines and fill our calendars. But only God can bring us the relief from anxiety that our souls long for. Even in difficult times, we can experience God''s presence. Calm Your Anxious Mind offers daily invitations to embrace the peacefulness God gives us no matter our circumstances.In Calm Your Anxious Mind, men and women will find: inspiring and comforting Scripture verses quotations about giving and receiving God''s peace prayer prompts and thoughtful reflections on trusting God practical ideas for living beyond anxiety insights into triggers for anxiety With a topical table of contents, research-based strategies for easing an anxious mind, and continual reminders of God''s love, this yearlong devotional will help you:process
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Zondervan We Go on
Book SynopsisDo you often ask the question What is my purpose in life? Rich with black-and-white photography, powerful stories, and life-changing reflections from the book of Ecclesiastes, We Go On, by pastor and entrepreneur John Onwuchekwa calls you to find the true answer to the question: Why am I here? In a world that encourages us to find meaning in temporary things, we long to know that who we are makes a difference after we''re gone. This hope-filled exploration of this biblical book of wisdom turns our attention to what our true purpose is and how to let that purpose shape our relationships, career, and life choices. Along with biblical insights, John Onwuchekwa weaves together meaningful challenges that even from difficult beginnings, we can continue to trust God''s path.In this book, you''ll discover a more meaningful, fulfilling life as you explore themes such as:work, wealth,
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Zondervan The Weekly Purpose Project
Book SynopsisThe Weekly Purpose Project is a yearlong guided journal that weaves together Bible verses, thoughtful questions, gorgeous photography, soft watercolor images, and mindful reflections to help you identify and pursue the purpose God has for your life.
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Zondervan A Savior Is Risen
Book SynopsisDo less. Connect more. This beautiful 40-day devotional for the Lenten and Easter season offers biblical reflections and full-color springtime photography to take you from burnout to burning a little brighter as you celebrate new life, fresh starts, and everyday redemptions.It''s a distracted world out there. Maybe you find yourself scrolling more than savoring, texting more than resting, and rushing instead of taking a deep breath. The things you thought would bring connection make you feel more disconnected than ever, with a good dose of exhaustion thrown in. It''s time for a reset.A Savior Is Risen is a 40-day journey from Ash Wednesday to Easter morning, a call for you to quiet your mind and soul as you focus on Jesus and His resurrection.In this gorgeous devotional, you are invited to: Experience the Easter season with fresh eyes and an expectant heart Practice a modern-day fast from the things distracting you fr
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Zondervan Savor
Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author Shauna Niequist invites you on a 365-day journey to soak up the goodness all around you and notice the divine in the daily---whether that's a hug, a tomato sandwich, a quiet moment, or a text from a loved one.
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Zondervan I Will Give Thanks
Book SynopsisGod''s goodness and grace abounds whether your heart is full or your needs are many. Discover how a spirit of gratitude brings peace and hope to your days in I Will Give Thanks, a 90-day devotional by author and illustrator Becky Shannon full of thoughtful reflections and beautiful original artwork.No matter the kind of day, messy or mundane, spending time reflecting on God''s provision and care will feed your mind and spirit by cultivating a habit of gratitude. In this uplifting book, you will find that thankfulness is not an obligation but an invitation. When you have eyes to see God''s goodness around you—whether in an unexpected note from a friend, a stunning sunrise, or even in difficult seasons of illness or anxiety—you can know Him more.This journey toward embracing a deeper contentment is ideal for: Anyone trying to form a natural habit of thankfulness Loved ones going through challenging times Th
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Zondervan This Is Not Forever
Book SynopsisRediscover hope in the hardest seasons and embrace abundant life today in this 90-day devotional from Sarah Grace Hallas. In This Is Not Forever, daily encounter God''s promises and His presence—even when life doesn''t go the way you planned—and journey with Him to a richer, more lasting, and confident faith.Where do you go when it all falls apart? What do you cling to when your foundations are tested and it feels like hard times will never end? When Sarah''s life hit rock bottom, she had to reckon with who God really was in her life and what her future would be. As Sarah sought Him in the mess, she discovered that hard seasons don''t last forever and that the hope-filled, abundant life she was missing was available through a good and faithful God who had been with her all along.In this honest, hope-filled devotional, Sarah shares 90 heartfelt devotions to bring you encouragement when you need:To encounter God in the me
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Zondervan Set Your Eyes Higher
Book SynopsisFind peace and rest for your spirit when fix your eyes on God.Life feeling out of control? Overwhelmed and need a break? You''re invited to a 40-day reset that will help you let go of what''s not serving you, honor your limitations, and turn your gaze toward a God who loves who you. Set Your Eyes Higher is a life-changing devotional journey from anxiety to peace.We spend a lot of time looking down. Mostly at our phones. Sometimes at ourselves. The artificial blue light in our eyes makes us anxious about the world. It makes us chase trends that have nothing to do with who we want to be. It causes us to put time, energy, and brain space into what won''t last.It''s time to look up.Each daily devotion in Set Your Eyes Higher from Whitney Lowe includes honest reflections, a suggestion for a Scripture reading, and a prayer that will help you refocus your attention on God. This
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John Murray Press The Sin No One Talks About Jealousy
Book SynopsisBestselling author R. T. Kendall writes on jealousy and how to cope with it.Trade ReviewWith a dynamic combination of personal disclosure, biblical depth and Monday-morning application, R.T. delivers a stunning challenge in this page turner. Vital and life changing. So buy it. * Jeff Lucas, Author, Speaker, Broadcaster *R.T. hits a bull's eye again! We neglect this message at our peril. * Lyndon Bowring, Executive Chairman, CARE *R.T. has successfully exposed both the cause and cure of arguably one of the most damaging influences in the history of the Church and the world. * Colin Dye, Kensington Temple *R.T.'s style is to take a single topic and classify it and explore all its ins and outs until he gets to the bottom of it. He has done it again. * Dr. Michael Eaton, Nairobi, Kenya *
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John Murray Press The Magnificent Obsession
Book SynopsisGroundbreaking new book from Anne Graham Lotz, daughter of evangelist Billy Graham and one of the most influential female leaders in the evangelical church today
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John Murray Press The Imitation of Christ Hodder Classics
Book SynopsisNew edition of one of the great classics of Christian literature
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John Murray Press High Heels and Holiness
Book Synopsis ''With their usual warmth and honesty, Jo and Sally tackle tricky subjects head-on, giving sound advice and wisdom that is firmly rooted in real life. This book is a joy to read'' Ali Martin, Soul Survivor Society has no problem telling women what they should be. It determines their dreams and expectations, and dictates how they should feel about their image, relationships and career. So how do we do life - friendship, money, men and the rest - with wisdom and integrity? As Christian women, where is our place in today''s culture? How do we embrace life and live it to the full? In HIGH HEELS AND HOLINESS Jo Saxton and Sally Breen get to grips with all these questions, giving a friendly, practical guide to being a faithful disciple in today''s world - high heels and all. Trade ReviewThis is a wonderful book by two wonderful women. Jo and Sally write with honesty, authority, kindness and godliness, and I believe this book will be an invaluable asset for any woman longing to develop her relationship with God and walk in his ways in her everyday life. * Mike Pilavachi, Soul Survivor *Many women are crying out for a mentor, and Jo and Sally's amazing book HIGH HEELS AND HOLINESS fills that gap. * Ali Martin, Soul Survivor *'Jo and Sally offer wisdom on how to be a godly woman in our complex world of great opportunities and ongoing oppression. An inspiring, honest and transformational book that you need to read! * Jenny Baker, Director, The Sophia Network *
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John Murray Press Influential
Book SynopsisA much-needed mentoring guide for women in leadership, from popular speaker and author Jo Saxton.Trade ReviewJust like its author, INFLUENTIAL is very human, very biblical, very passionate and very practical... If you want to be a person of influence, this is the book to help you on your journey. * Mike Pilavachi *This book is stunning. Jo gives fresh insights on biblical characters and situations, which she then powerfully applies to the reader's everyday life. It is full of practical application, with brilliantly insightful questions to help unpack and digest all the amazing truth contained in this book. INFLUENTIAL is a must-read for any woman who wants to reach her full potential and play her part in God's kingdom. I loved it and can't recommend it highly enough. * Ali Martin *
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Random House USA Inc Late Have I Loved Thee
Book SynopsisThe first collection of Saint Augustine's varied writings on human and divine love—chosen to reflect his lifelong preoccupation with ordo amoris, the principle of rightly directed love. My weight is my love, Saint Augustine writes in The Confessions. He sees our ability to love as disordered by sin, so that we often choose badly what and how to love. Only by recognizing that we are commanded to love God first can any other object of our love be properly ordered, Late Have I Loved Thee draws on the riches found in Augustine's sermons, letters, treatises, and Scripture commentaries, as well as passages from The Confessions and City of God.Augustine (354-430 A.D.) was the most prolific writer of Christian antiquity and the most influential theologian in Church history. In his first encyclical, God Is Love, current Pope Benedict XVI acknowledges his indebtedness to him. When we read Augustine to
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Time Warner Trade Publishing How to Hear from God
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University of California Press From Idols to Icons
Book SynopsisEven the briefest glance at an art museum's holdings or an introductory history textbook demonstrates the profound influence of Christian images and art. From Idols to Icons tells the fascinating history of the dramatic shift in Christian attitudes toward sacred images from the third through the early seventh century. From attacks on the cult images of polytheism to the emergence of Christian narrative iconography to the appearance of portrait-type representations of holy figures, this book examines the primary theological critiques and defenses of holy images in light of the surviving material evidence for early Christian visual art. Against the previous assumption that fourth- and fifth-century Christians simply forgot or ignored their predecessors' censure and reverted to more alluring pagan practices, Robin M. Jensen contends that each stage of this profound change was uniquely Christian. Through a careful consideration of the cults of saints' remains, devotional portraits, and pilgrimages to sacred sites, Jensen shows how the Christian devotion to holy images came to be rooted in their evolving conviction that the divine was accessible in and through visible objects.Trade Review"Elegantly designed and replete with full-color illustrations (many photographs by the author), From Idols to Icons…will ignite scholarly dialogue beyond traditional disciplinary categories and methodologies into the foreseeable future." * CHOICE *"This richly illustrated and subtly argued account…commends itself, and the author’s commitment to, and, indeed, affection for, her subject illuminates the text as it does the images." * Reading Religion *Table of ContentsContents List of Illustrations Acknowledgments Preface 1. Early Christian Condemnation of Idols 2. Aniconism: In Defense of the Invisible God 3. Epiphanies: Encountering the Visible God 4. Early Christian Pictorial Art: From Sacred Narratives to Holy Portraits 5. Holy Portraits: Controversies and Commendation 6. The True Likeness 7. Miraculous and Mediating Portraits 8. Materiality, Visuality, and Spiritual Insight Epilogue: The Idols’ Last Stand List of Abbreviations Notes Bibliography General Index Index of Sources
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Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp He Turned My Shame Into Praise
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Four Seasons Productions The Crossover Experience
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Waterbrook Press (A Division of Random House Inc) Confidence Is an Inside Job
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Random House USA Inc Even After Everything
Book SynopsisA ?special work? (J. S. Park)that honors life?s deep griefs, great joys, and unsettled in-betweens through every sacred season, assuring us that we are never alone ?Oh, I love this book. . . . Honest and hopeful, masterfully written, both a balm and a bolstering.??Shauna Niequist, New York Times bestselling authorExquisitely told and urgently resonant, Even After Everything is a love letter to anyone who has opened their heart only to be hurt. Stephanie Duncan Smith proposes that it?s not through grit or forced resilience that you will find a way forward, but through receiving the full spectrum of our lives, just as we receive the empathy of God-with-us in every moment.Duncan Smith?s disorientation began when she lost her first pregnancy on the winter solstice, just as the world readied to celebrate its most historic birth on Christmas. Then a new yet uncertain pregnancy unfolded parallel to the pandemic, until nearly one year to the day of her loss, she gave birth to her daughter at the peak of mortality in their city. These contradictions compelled Duncan Smith into a desperate search for steadiness, which she found in the liturgical year as a grounding force and the promise that we are seen by God in every season.In Even After Everything, Duncan Smith traverses the church?s circle of time and reorients herself and us in the sacred story told through Advent, Epiphany, Lent, Holy Week, and Ordinary Time. She reveals the sacred year?through its endless interplay of love, loss, risk, and resurrection?as a mirror to the human experience, an anchor for turbulent times, and a womb strong enough to encompass every human care. At its heart lives the promise of God-with-us, inviting us into the spiritual practice of taking courage in the trust that we are accompanied in everything, and love will always have the last word.
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Random House Publishing Group Black Joy Playbook
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Bible Society Australia Between Tick and Tock
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