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Book SynopsisA meeting in a restaurant in Eastern Europe is suddenly interrupted by secret police. Public artworks are installed in a Guatemalan town to confront injustice perpetrated by gangs and government. A ministry begins in the Solomon Islands where none existed before. All this is the work of students, young people the very age the disciples were when Jesus entrusted his ministry to them. Drawing together incredible stories from every region of the globe - from North America to Romania, from movements with official recognition to those persecuted to the point of being driven underground - Campus Lights bears witness to the way that student mission is flourishing around the world today. In his journalistic, engaging style, Luke Cawley recounts how students are taking risks to share their faith, continuing the legacy of Jesus' young disciples as they went out into the world and changed nations. Far more than a book on student mission, Campus Lights will inspire all leaders, encouraging them to take risks for the kingdom in their own context, and showing how students and young people can be catalysts for change in our world.

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Book SynopsisA thundering from the skies? An inner knowing, a quiet certainty? The God of the Bible is a God who speaks, who spoke the world itself into being; his word is powerful and it will accomplish what he sends it to do. Our God promises to speak to us, to be found by us when we seek him with all our heart. But how? What is God’s voice actually like? So often, in our noisy world, we struggle to listen, to recognise when he’s speaking. Can we really expect to ‘hear’ him today? Yes, we can, argues Bill Cahusac, our Father God loves to communicate with us, and it can be as natural to encounter his voice at a football match or the supermarket checkout, as it can be in a church or a prayer room. This beautiful book explores important and difficult questions surrounding prophecy. Vulnerable, funny, and entirely relatable, Bill takes us on a journey of his experience. Hearing that gentle whisper, he says, comes from spending time with God in his word and in worship.Table of Contents1. Home 2. Closer than a brother 3. How wide and long, how high and deep 4. Be ready 5. Rushing waters 6. God-breathed 7. Written in the sky 8. Seeing visions and dreaming dreams 9. Great and unsearchable things 10. The still small voice and thundering 11. Learning to bear the weight of privilege 12. Pray, practise, and persevere 13. Strengthening what remains

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Book SynopsisHow can working parents live wisely with God at the centre, learn to be still and know him, while juggling demands of family and career at today's hectic pace? Katharine Hill draws on a wealth of experience from advising government, working with families and bringing up her own, to help you flourish in your calling and walk closely with the Lord.

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Book SynopsisGod has given us Christ, the greatest gift of all time. Through the Bible, we discover that he also gives each of us a special gift. Our growing relationship with God involves finding out what our gift is and using it in every circumstance God places us in. For through our special gifts, God blesses others - both inside and outside the Church. This warm-hearted five-session course, which may be used during Lent or at any time of the year, draws on the skills Olivia Amartey learnt as a senior leader in the NHS. This was God's training ground for her. Despite facing numerous crises, Olivia found herself developing flexibility, wisdom and the grace to maintain a sense of fun amid the topsy-turviness of life. Now she invites us to embrace the adventure we are all on with Christ, as we look, in turn, at: The generosity of God; Discovering our gift and responding; Being with Jesus and becoming fruitful; When things go wrong, and ways of staying on track; and It's all good - how God changes everything. The course book is accompanied not only by a CD/audio download but also by a video, filmed on location by Monkeynut in an enchanting Georgian country house. Olivia Amartey is joined in discussing the themes of The Gift of Christ by scriptwriter Paul Kerensa, and author and spiritual director Amy Boucher Pye. COMPLETE LIST OF THE GIFT OF CHRIST PRODUCTS Course book including transcript of video and access to video/audio downloads (paperback 978 1 91584 331 9) Course book including transcript of video and access to video/audio downloads (eBook 978 1 91584 333 3, both ePub and Mobi files provided) Participants' book including transcript of video: pack of 5 (paperback 978 1 91584 332 6) Participants' book including transcript of video (eBook 978 1 91584 334 0, both ePub and Mobi files provided) Audio book of discussion to support THE GIFT OF CHRIST (audio digital download 978 1 91584 335 7) Audio book of discussion to support THE GIFT OF CHRIST (CD 978 1 91584 336 4) Video of discussion to support THE GIFT OF CHRIST (available only via the publisher's website)

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Book SynopsisAn edited collection of teachings from Vineyard’s National 20s-30s conference, The Cause to Live For. This book offers readers a chance to delve and dwell deeper in the incredible teaching offered at CTLF over the years, inspiring and equipping a young generation in the counter-cultural ministry of the kingdom today.Table of ContentsForeword – John and Debby Wright Transform Nations - Jen Rankine Be a History Maker – Andy Smith Growth, Health & Forgiveness – Chuck Freeland Valuing what God values – Jay Pathak Responding to the present – Jay Pathak Fear or Faith? – Jay Pathak Worship and Justice – Ben Cooley and Martin Smith Remember the Poor – Miriam Swaffield Go anywhere, do anything – Dave Miller

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Book SynopsisAn all-new inspirational colouring book from chalk artist Shannon Roberts, 'Chalk it Up to Grace' features your favourite uplifting Bible verses and reminders, such as: Sweet words are like honey to the soul (Proverbs 16:24); Have faith in God's timing; Love never fails (1 Corinthians 13:8) and many more! Shannon combines her beautiful chalk art with Scripture in this unique, chalkboard-themed colouring book. Every page is designed to help you reflect on the beauty of Scripture and bring it to life through colouring.

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Book SynopsisIncludes the story Rescued by Ruby—now on Netflix!The bestselling and beloved Godwink series returns with a charming, dog-focused collection of “joyful” (The Washington Post) stories, all of which provide plenty of hope, encouragement, and laughter. With delightfully uplifting stories and enthralling prose, DogWinks is the perfect gift for dog lovers of all backgrounds. Featuring several never-before-published and true stories about coincidences and divine intervention, DogWinks is an inspirational and entertaining book that illustrates the overwhelming power of faith and how miracles can change our lives and those of our canine companions.Trade Review"Joyful...These stories will make you want to give your pup an extra biscuit and a hug." —Washington Post

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Book SynopsisUnfortunately, in the world many people fail to experience the freedom and healing power of God's grace. Even Christians too experience judgment rather than the love that is the vital essence of Christian life. This work reveals how to embrace God's acceptance, forgiveness, and care and have that knowledge forever transform the way you live.

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Book SynopsisFrom pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller comes the perfect gift for the Christmas holiday—a profoundly moving and intellectually provocative examination of the nativity story Even people who are not practicing Christians think they are familiar with the story of the nativity. Every Christmas displays of Baby Jesus resting in a manger decorate lawns and churchyards, and songs about shepherds and angels fill the air. Yet despite the abundance of these Christian references in popular culture, how many of us have examined the hard edges of this biblical story? In his new book Timothy Keller takes readers on an illuminating journey into the surprising background of the nativity. By understanding the message of hope and salvation within the Bible’s account of Jesus’ birth, readers will experience the redeeming power of God’s grace in a deeper and more meaningful way.

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Book SynopsisA wry, fictional account of the life of Christ by the Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, Illuminated by ferocious wit, gentle passion, and poetry (Los Angeles Times Book Review). For José Saramago, the life of Jesus Christ and the story of his Passion were things of this earth: a child crying, a gust of wind, the caress of a woman half asleep, the bleat of a goat or the bark of a dog, a prayer uttered in the grayish morning light. The Holy Family reflects the real complexities of any family, but this is realism filled with vision, dream, and omen. Saramago's deft psychological portrait of a savior who is at once the Son of God and a young man of this earth is an expert interweaving of poetry and irony, spirituality and irreverence. The result is nothing less than a brilliant skeptic's wry inquest into the meaning of God and of human existence.

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Book SynopsisWhen painful or frustrating circumstances invade your life, it’s easy to wonder why. Why does life so often seem unfair? Why doesn’t our all-powerful God stop the pain and suffering-not just for you-but for all His children The truth is, we live in a fallen world filled with fallen people, and we cannot escape hardship and pain. Somehow difficult times are a part of God’s plan and they serve His purposes. In this six week study you’ll examine what the Bible says about suffering and why God allows it. Through the stories of many who persevered through times of testing, you’ll discover how to find joy even when life seems unfair. You’ll learn how to handle loss while glorifying God in the midst of your pain. And you’ll find the peace that comes from trusting in the One whose strength is made perfect in your weakness.

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Book SynopsisAre you ready to accept a challenge that could dramatically change your life? The Weekly Prayer Project invites you to journal, pray, reflect, and connect with God using a 52-week guided prayer journal. You''ll learn to pray with intention and explore the different types of prayers found in the Bible, with journaling prompts that guide you to reflect on God''s work in your life.The Weekly Prayer Project is: Full of variety of prayers—from prayers of gratitude and thankfulness to prayers of lament and intercession Perfect for a beginner in faith and prayer life, but thought provoking enough for someone already familiar with prayer A unique prayer journaling format designed to help you focus and organize time for prayer A perfect companion for individual worship, Bible studies, and small groups Each week includes: A biblical theme to focus on A short but imp

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Book SynopsisAs a mom, you always want to give your best to your family. The Better Mom Devotional will help you focus who you are becoming rather than what you are accomplishing. Find freedom from mom-guilt, the myth of perfection, and the endless to-do list of motherhood, and step into your greatest adventure yet: becoming The Better Mom.

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Book SynopsisLiving God’s Word is your pathway to read the Bible as it was meant to be read: as God’s Great Story. Authors J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays invite readers to see how their faith journey relates to the big picture of the Scriptures as they explore the entire Bible through broad themes that trace the progression of God's redemptive plan.

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Book SynopsisWhat if God is saving the best for last?Of all the books of the Bible, Revelation is the one that mystifies and unsettles people the most. From numerical signs to monsters, the book of apocalypse in the Bible can be difficult to wrap our minds around, but the message that Revelation really brings is hope.In this six-session video Bible study (video streaming included), Bible teacher and author Margaret Feinberg digs into John''s Revelation to show us how the final book of the Bible reminds us of God''s power and promises during times of great suffering and persecution.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 six video sessions online (you don''t need to buy a DVD!). Scripture memory cards and coloring pa

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Book SynopsisIn this six-session video Bible study (streaming included), New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst offers a safe place to share your disappointments, fresh biblical insight to get you through painful situations, and life-giving perspectives for living between Eden and eternity.Life often looks very different than we hoped or expected. Some events may simply catch us off guard for a moment, but others shatter us completely. At times like these, it''s easy to feel disappointed and disillusioned and to wonder about the reality of God''s goodness.So what do you do when God''s timing seems questionable, his lack of intervention hurtful, and his promises doubtful?Lysa understands this deeply. But she''s also discovered that our disappointments can be the divine appointments our souls need to radically encounter God. In this video Bible study, Lysa invites small groups and individuals into her own journey of faith. With vulnerability

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Book SynopsisIn this eight-session video Bible study, Anne Graham Lotz shares how to develop a personal and intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit drawing on her rich biblical knowledge, and, even more so, on her personal journey with the Holy Spirit.

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Book SynopsisDo you ever feel left out, lonely, less than loved? Most of us have. Many of us do now... Sometimes you simply need to be reminded how loved you really are—that every day, with every breath, you are loved with such precision that every hair, every molecule of you is known, counted, invited, and welcomed. This six-session video study guide (video streaming included) is that reminder. Best-selling author and speaker Lysa TerKeurst will walk you through the Holy Land in order to come closer to Jesus'' words that will help you enter a place of healing and new perspective. You and your group are invited to: Explore the roots of rejection and learn practical ways to process your pain in a safe space. Dwell on the majestic declarations of God''s love in the Bible. Discover a deep assurance of your adoption into Christ''s family that leads to new life. Be a part of this biblical learning process of living loved.

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Book SynopsisDrawing heartbreaking beauty out of the simplest of details, Ann Voskamp invites you into her grace-bathed life of farming, parenting, and writing---and deeper still into your own life.Trade ReviewAnn Voskamp invites us to slow down, to learn how to live the full life of eucharisteo (with grace, thanksgiving, joy) regardless of circumstances. With lovely word pictures inspired by everyday life in her family and on her farm, she writes about her struggle to live joyfully amid sin and sorrow and suffering. * WORLD Magazine *

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Book SynopsisSpeak, by popular blogger Nish Weiseth, is a book about the power of telling our own stories and hearing those of others to change hearts, build bridges, advocate for good, make disciples with grace, and proclaim God’s kingdom on Earth today.

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Book SynopsisWhat if the mess of your life is where God is about to do his best work?Life can be a tangled mess. Luke Lezon''s mess came in the form of alarming health issues, transforming him from fun-loving and God-fearing to angry and hopeless. As Luke''s health deteriorated for months without answers, the stress of not knowing suddenly spiraled into a mental and emotional breakdown. As a pastor, he wasn''t supposed to struggle with life''s mess - but then maybe we''ve been wrong about the mess all along. As Luke learned, you are not made of the mess, you are made through it.If you''re feeling lonely or less-than, ashamed of where you''ve been or anxious about where you''re going, this is a message crafted just for you: God is never afraid of a mess. He''s never run from some dirt and blood. In fact, the mess is exactly where he does his best work. If we believe that God created us from dust and redeemed us through the blood of the cross, we can trust h

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Book SynopsisThe New American Standard Bible, 2020 Edition, maintains the NASB’s traditional fidelity to the original biblical languages while also enhancing accuracy, modernizing language, and improving readability.

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Book SynopsisThe Perfect Everyday-Carry BibleThere are Bibles for your study, and Bibles you take with you everywhere. This is the latter. Designed with the everyday-carry lifestyle in mind, this durable buffalo leather NASB Thinline Bible is the ideal Bible for people on the go. The brown, genuine leather cover, raised spine hubs, art-gilt page edges, interior foil gilt line, and perimeter stitching make this a rugged, handsome Bible skillfully crafted to keep up with your busy lifestyle.  Universally recognized as the gold standard among word-for-word translations, the beloved New American Standard Bible, 1995 Edition, is now easier to read with Zondervan’s exclusive NASB Comfort Print® typeface. Available in a variety of sophisticated designs, NASB Thinline Bibles give you the translation celebrated for faithfulness to the original biblical languages in a portable, easy-to-read format. Feature

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Book SynopsisAccuracy You Can Trust.Universally recognized as the gold standard among word-for-word translations, the beloved New American Standard Bible, 1995 Edition, is now easier to read with Zondervan’s exclusive NASB Comfort Print® typeface. Available in a variety of sophisticated designs, NASB Thinline Bibles give you the translation celebrated for faithfulness to the original biblical languages in a portable, easy-to-read format. Features: The full text of the New American Standard Bible, 1995 Edition Exquisite, durable covers Less than one inch thick Double-column format Presentation page Two satin ribbon markers Words of Christ in red Thumb indexed to make finding the books of the Bible easier Exclusive Zondervan NASB Comfort Print typeface  9-point print size

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Book SynopsisAccuracy You Can Trust.Universally recognized as the gold standard among word-for-word translations, the beloved New American Standard Bible, 1995 Edition, is now easier to read with Zondervan’s exclusive NASB Comfort Print® typeface. Available in a variety of sophisticated designs, the NASB Thinline Bible, Large Print gives you the translation celebrated for faithfulness to the original biblical languages in a portable, easy-to-read format. Features: The full text of the New American Standard Bible, 1995 Edition Exquisite, durable covers Less than one inch thick Double-column format Presentation page Two satin ribbon markers Words of Christ in red Thumb indexed to make finding the books of the Bible easier Exclusive Zondervan NASB Comfort Print typeface  10.5-point print size

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Book SynopsisAccuracy You Can Trust.Universally recognized as the gold standard among word-for-word translations, the beloved New American Standard Bible, 1995 Edition, is now easier to read with Zondervan’s exclusive NASB Comfort Print® typeface. Available in a variety of sophisticated designs, the NASB Thinline Bible, Large Print gives you the translation celebrated for faithfulness to the original biblical languages in a portable, easy-to-read format. Features: The full text of the New American Standard Bible, 1995 Edition Exquisite, durable covers Less than one inch thick Double-column format Presentation page Two satin ribbon markers Words of Christ in red Thumb indexed to make finding the books of the Bible easier Exclusive Zondervan NASB Comfort Print typeface  10.5-point print size

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Book SynopsisAccuracy You Can Trust.Universally recognized as the gold standard among word-for-word translations, the beloved New American Standard Bible, 1995 Text, is now easier to read with Zondervan’s exclusive NASB Comfort Print® typeface. This NASB Classic Reference Bible seamlessly pairs the text of Scripture in a double-column format together with a center-column reference system. The expanded set of cross-references and 17,000 translator notes make this the perfect study resource to carry with you.Features: The full text of the New American Standard Bible, 1995 Edition Brown buffalo leather with raised spine hubs Double-column, verse-by-verse format Center-column reference system featuring an expanded set of cross-references and 17,000 translator notes Words of Christ in red 14 in-text charts and maps Two double-sided satin ribbon markers Full-color presentation page

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Book SynopsisAccuracy You Can Trust.Universally recognized as the gold standard among word-for-word translations, the beloved New American Standard Bible, 1995 Text, is now easier to read with Zondervan’s exclusive NASB Comfort Print® typeface. This NASB Classic Reference Bible seamlessly pairs the text of Scripture in a double-column format together with a center-column reference system. The expanded set of cross-references and 17,000 translator notes make this the perfect study resource to carry with you.Features: The full text of the New American Standard Bible, 1995 Text Double-column, verse-by-verse format Center-column reference system featuring an expanded set of cross-references and 17,000 translator notes Words of Christ in red 14 in-text charts and maps Two satin ribbon markers Full-color presentation page Gilded page edges NASB concise concordance Eight

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Book SynopsisFidelity to the original biblical languages with enhanced accuracy and readability The New American Standard Bible stands on a rich tradition of faithfulness to the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts. It has been updated periodically through the years to enhance accuracy, modernize language, and improve readability. The New American Standard Bible, 2020 Edition continues this tradition of maintaining fidelity to the original biblical languages while also ensuring that God’s Word speaks clearly to readers today. Featuring Zondervan’s exclusive NASB Comfort Print® typeface, the NASB 2020 Thinline Bible delivers a traditional translation with improved readability in a portable and easy-to-read format. Features: The full text of the New American Standard Bible, 2020 Edition Sophisticated, durable covers Less than one inch thick Double-column, verse-by-ve

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Book SynopsisThe God-First Life is a six-session video-based group Bible study giving you a simple, sustainable touch point for accessing the life-changing truth and power of God. Pastor Stovall Weems helps you and your group discover how to simply live the God-first life today and uncomplicate your life, God’s way.

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Book SynopsisThe dramatic and inspiring true story of a small town minister called to help inner city kids everyone else believed were beyond hope...David Wilkerson was just a young preacher in the Pennsylvania hills when he was stunned by a new calling from God: go to New York City to speak to seven young gang members on trial for murder. But something much greater was to come. Once in New York, David was inspired to stay for a lifetime of helping troubled teenagers get free of drugs and crime. With the word of God in his ears, he founded an inner-city ministry still known as the Teen Challenge to change their paths and alter thousands of lives forever.

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling guide for Christian men who want to lead their families well is now revised and updated to help fathers and husbands navigate the complexities of today’s challenges. Most men want to be strong spiritual leaders of their families. They just don’t know how because they’ve never seen it modeled.That’s why Steve Farrar wrote Point Man thirty years ago. With more than half a million copies sold, it’s the go-to resource for how to faithfully lead and love your family, walk boldly through challenging seasons of marriage and parenting, stand firm against personal temptation, and forge a faith that shines bright. Yet the war on the family has only intensified since this trusted guide first came out. Whether through entertainment, social media, or legislation, our world seems determined to undermine the traditional family—which means faithful spiritual leadership is needed more than ever. This revised and updated edition will equip you to confidently navigate the cultural and societal forces affecting your family, such as: • shifting views of masculinity and femininity• the declining influence of church and faith• fractured perspectives on morality Packed with powerful inspiration, clear biblical direction, and contemporary examples, Point Man provides the strategies you need to lead your family safely through today’s battles and on to victory.

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