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Book SynopsisIn Don''t Look Back, Christine Caine taught us that moving on is more than a one-time decision--it''s a way of life. In this new yearlong planner format, Christine shows us the life-changing power of living in the moment while looking toward the future.Within the pages of the Don''t Look Back Planner, you''ll find: Life-changing content from Christine along with monthly podcast recommendations to help you get unstuck Plenty of space to list your to-dos, self-care management, gratitude, and goals Undated calendars for your planning, including 12 monthly calendar overviews and 52 weekly calendar overviews Blank space for notes, an address book, and a spot to keep track of important dates This gorgeous undated 12-month planner--with a hand-painted cover created by artist Elizabeth Lang--features all of your planner must-haves, including:A metal wire-o spine, so your planner can lay

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Book SynopsisHerman Bavinck'sChristian Worldview, originally written in response to the challenges of modernity, compellingly explores and explains why only a Christian worldview can offer solutions to our deepest needs.

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Book SynopsisGood News of Great Joy by John Piper invites Christians to make Jesus the center of the Advent season through 25 devotional readings.

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Book SynopsisPeople search for heaven in all the wrong places, and the internet is no exception. Digital Liturgies warns readers of technology's damaging effects and offers a fulfilling alternative through Scripture and rest in God's perfect design.

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Book SynopsisA journey from where we are to achieving true happiness.Sister Mary David Totah was a nun of the Benedictine contemplative community of St Cecilia''s Abbey on the Isle of Wight. American by birth, she was educated at Loyola University, the University of Virginia and Christ Church, Oxford. After a distinguished teaching career, she entered religious life in 1985. For 22 years until her early death from cancer she guided the young nuns of her abbey with enthusiasm, wisdom and wit.The spirituality to be found in the pages of this book demonstrates to the reader why her influence should have been so great and so deep. Her notes to the novices deal with issues of relevance to a world beyond the cloister: What is the meaning of suffering? How do we cope with living with people who annoy us? How do we relate to a God we cannot see? How do we make the big decisions of life?Sister Mary David''s teaching was both profound and intensely practical, suffused witTrade ReviewA corpus of spiritual sagacity * Catholic Herald *Sr Mary David had an exceptional gift for friendship. The Joy of God, drawn from her notes, letters, and talks to novices ... shows why. Her joy, which was her hallmark, was a gift but it was also a choice, the fruit of effort, of very great, consistent generosity and courage, and of suffering. She was a disciple of joy. * The Tablet *If ever a book title conveyed its content, this one certainly does … That theme of joy, rooted in Christ, runs throughout the chapters, which have been skilfully put together from talks and letters to her novices. They deal with subjects such as growth, freedom, and darkness, and, while written for enclosed nuns, show how such a life develops deep insights into universal subjects. Liberally sprinkled with useful quotations from saints great and small, the book is easy to read. The chapters address how we are to grow in our consecration to Christ, whether that be through baptism or religious profession. * Church Times *Table of ContentsForeword: Sister Mary David Totah - Father Erik Varden OCSO PART ONE: CALLED TO JOY PART TWO: JOURNEY TO JOY Search Decision Growth Freedom Endurance Mercy Darkness Light PART THREE: SURRENDER TO JOY Acceptance-with-Joy: Her Last Lesson Interview Recorded a Few Weeks Before She Died Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisEveryday life can be demanding; it''s easy to become distracted by so many things that seem important. But in order to achieve the life God has planned for you, you have to make time for what''s most important - and the building block of a fulfilling life - your relationship with Him. In My Time with God, Joyce Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author, offers a practical way to spend time with God. Joyce shares powerful Scripture and personal illustrations that will help you experience the joy and peace that is gained through spending time with Him. You''ll begin to navigate life more effectively, make better decisions, and claim the wonderful life you were meant to lead, day by day.

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Book SynopsisMysterious, intricate, pulsing with energy ... the human body is an endlessly fascinating repository of incredible secrets. In this new work, comprising two classics (Fearfully and Wonderfully Made and In His Image) edited together and updated, renowned surgeon Dr Paul Brand and award-winning writer Philip Yancey take us on a tour of wonder through the human body.Illustrated with stories from Dr Brand''s ground-breaking career as a hand surgeon who changed the lives of leprosy sufferers by transforming medical treatment protocols, this lively narrative paints an unforgettable portrait of the incredible unity of the human body in its trillions of parts.As compassionate as he was brilliant, Dr Brand cared as much about his suffering patients as he was intensely curious about how the body works. And so just as his brilliant intuition - which led to medical breakthroughs earning him international awards and acclaim - makes human physiology come alive on the

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Book SynopsisLengthy, heavy, theological tomes have their place, but sometimes we need a simple way of understanding the doctrine that is central to our faith. The Westminster Shorter Catechism is designed to do just that. Randall Greenwald takes the question and answer format that it follows and, in short chapters, encourages us to dig for the gold that is to be found in its pages. Read, and be enriched.Trade ReviewRandy has a great gift for finding illustrations, real parallels between the deep things of redemption and our present experience. This is the kind of teaching that will move modern people to study the Catechism, and the Scriptures, for themselves. -- John M. Frame (Professor of Systematic Theology and Philosophy, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando, Florida)... brings the deep, rich, biblical and reformed theology of the 17th century Westminster Shorter Catechism to life in the 21st century in a way that is warm, inviting, accessible, conversational and centered in Christ and the gospel of saving and transforming grace. -- Mark L. Dalbey (President, Covenant Theological Seminary, Creve Coeur, Missouri)As a professional writer and editor, I’ve been consistently impressed by the quality of Randy’s writing; I’m also struck by his deep theological knowledge, and how it’s paired with genuine pastoral concern for those around him. This is a project that requires writing chops, theological acumen and a pastor’s heart. Randy’s got them all. -- Nathaniel Espino (Founding Partner of the Warsaw–based PR agency Aldgate Strategy Group)Finally a book of theology and the Reformed faith that won’t bore the reader to death. This is a book that will be such an incredible tool for small study groups, leadership training and laypeople who are often looking for an understandable and useful guide to the Christian faith. -- Steve Brown (Founder and Bible Teacher, Key Life Network, author, ‘Laughter and Lament: The Radical Freedom of Joy and Sorrow’)Randy Greenwald’s Something Worth Living For is the help we need to point us back to the ancient paths. This important work will strengthen God’s people toward a beautiful orthodoxy that our confused world so desperately needs to see. -- Ray Cortese (Senior Pastor, Seven River Presbyterian Church, LeCanto, Florida)… explains the enduring truths of the Christian Faith in accessible and interesting language that neither talks down to the reader nor fails to connect with practical concerns we all have. Highly recommended. -- Craig Carter (Professor of Theology, Tyndale University, Toronto, Ontario)Do we really need another book on the Westminster Shorter Catechism? It might be tempting to say we don’t, since this classic summary of Bible doctrine already has countless summaries and explanations of it in circulation. But both the title and the table of contents of this particular volume immediately captured my imagination. Here is a fresh and thoughtfully applied exploration of the great truths that were first summarised for a distant generation, revisited for today. -- Mark Johnston (Minister, Bethel Presbyterian Church, Cardiff, Wales)The Shorter Catechism is one of those ‘treasures in the attic,’ as the late Dr. Hughes Old called them, that in more recent years have been re-discovered, brought down into the living room, dusted off, and re-utilized. It is a classic tool for parents who wish to transmit the content and reality of their faith to their children. Part of the dusting off process includes fresh expositions addressed to the living situation of the present generation. Randall Greenwald has done the church the favor of providing that fresh exposition. It will prove to be an effective aid to parents and Sunday school teachers who wish to communicate the gospel to the young people of today. -- Terry L. Johnson (Senior Pastor, Independent Presbyterian Church, Savannah, Georgia)Catechisms are an ancient and time–tested method that Christians have employed to pass on the core of what they believe about God and what He requires believers to do. Through a simple question–and–answer approach, young and old have been taught biblical truth about our great God and His ways. Randall Greenwald’s new discussion of the Westminster Shorter Catechism, one of the most treasured of these catechisms, is indeed a welcome tool for exploring the riches of this particular catechism and, even better, for growing in the grace of the Lord Jesus. -- Michael A. G. Haykin (Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky)This book is a needed addition to family and church libraries, to every pastor’s study, and to seminary curricula. I will use it as a help in my personal devotions as well as in my teaching ministry. I recommend it highly! -- Michael E. Osborne (Dean of Students, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando and Author of ‘Surviving Ministry: How to Weather the Storms of Church Leadership’)How refreshing to find this pastoral entryway to Christianity that uses the Westminster Shorter Catechism to help the interested perceive something more of the breadth and length and height and depth of the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge. I commend this book to all searching for something worth living for. -- Michael Allen (John Dyer Trimble Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando, Florida)

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Book Synopsis We live in a bad news world filled with relentlessly disturbing headlines – war and crime, poverty and pandemics, racism and oppression, mass murder and disaster. And we all experience discouragement in our personal lives as well – temptation and regret, pain and suffering, failure and disappointment, decline and death. Though the world is overflowing with bad news, the message of Jesus is bigger and brighter than all of it, giving us hope in the midst of every negative experience of our lives. It’s always good news! Trade ReviewAfter the past few years, we could all use some good news. The good news about good news is that we know the gospel of Jesus Christ gives the ultimate, best news to a broken world. But more than that, the church’s call to share this good news is more urgent than ever. That’s why I’m glad Scott Lothery wrote this book. It offers practical, clear wisdom on the message and the mission we have from God. -- Ed Stetzer (Dean, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, La Mirada, California)An incredibly striking book, which revealed to me how I had imperceptibly ‘slipped’ into wrong thinking about sin, suffering, the Lordship of Jesus, God’s love and my expectations of Christian discipleship. I wholeheartedly recommend it as a spring clean to make sure you are living and breathing the right gospel. -- Rico Tice (Evangelist; Co–founder of Christianity Explored Ministries)This little book engagingly describes the meaning of the gospel of Jesus as found in the Bible and helps us to come to a fuller, richer understanding of it. The book ends with a provocative, yet persuasive, discussion on why using the word “love” may not be the best way to summarise the gospel. -- Ajith Fernando (Teaching Director, Youth for Christ, Sri Lanka )By summarizing the gospel with the Bible’s orderly emphasis of Lord–Sin–Savior–Faith and contextualizing it with personal and powerful examples and analogies, this book shepherds the Christian toward daily spiritual health. -- Edward W. Klink III (Senior Pastor, Hope Evangelical Free Church, Roscoe, Illinois and Professor, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Illinois)We all need to hear more good news – and that’s why you’ll want to keep Scott Lothery’s book close at hand. It will remind you of the greatest good news the world has ever heard: the gospel of Jesus Christ. -- Kristen Wetherell (Author of ‘Humble Moms’, ‘Fight Your Fears’ and co–author of ‘Hope When It Hurts’)This book is a gem! Scott Lothery masterfully unfolds the good news of Jesus Christ in such a way that it will bubble in your heart and overflow through your lips. -- Mike Mellor (Evangelist and Writer)

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Book Synopsis In 52 short chapters, Bless–ed shows us the gifts God has given us, and how we can share them with our friends When we think about blessings, we often think about material gifts that God has provided. These are indeed things to be grateful for, but these are things that God has given to all people – what are the additional blessings we receive because we are his? Have you given thought to the knowledge that you have a forgiven past, a promising present and a certain, glorious future? Have you thanked God for giving you a proper view of health, balanced emotions and a fearless intellectual life? With one chapter for every week of the year, Larry Dixon looks at a different blessing that we have in our Christian life. He explains the blessing, gives Bible passages to examine, encourages us to take action with three action points, and also provides a guide for praying for unsaved friends to also know this blessing. Trade ReviewThis book will give you joy in your faith and, at the same time, give you a passion to see others get the t–shirt and to join you in the dance. -- Steve Brown (Founder and Bible Teacher, Key Life Network, author, ‘Laughter and Lament: The Radical Freedom of Joy and Sorrow’)Larry’s writing is both doctrinal and practical; it’s convicting and encouraging. If you’re like me, you won’t be able to wait and read only one chapter per week; you’ll want to read the whole book much more quickly than that because of its edifying and equipping contents. -- George W. Murray (Former President & Chancellor of Columbia International University, Columbia, South Carolina)Using profound quotes, gentle humor, extensive biblical passages, along with recommended readings and suggestions for prayer, these readings will not only be a strong reminder of what we have, but if lived out will make your Christianity contagious to those without Christ. -- Allan McKechnie (Professor Emeritus Columbia International University, Columbia, South Carolina)Here is good book to use for devotions that will stimulate the head, heart, and hands and feet! -- Robert A. Peterson (Theologian, editor, and co–author, ‘Jesus In Prophecy: How Christ’s Life Fulfills Biblical Predictions’)The readings are short, which is great for people like me with a short attention span. However, the content is theologically rich. Prepare to be Bless–ed! -- Jeff Philpott (Sandhills Community Church, Columbia, South Carolina)This book is very helpful for Christians who like to please God in their daily activities – especially for those who have the burden to reach their lost friends. -- Mulugeta Ashagre Endeshaw (East African Director of T–NET International, Former General Secretary, Ethiopian Christian Brethren Church)Filled with many little anecdotes, Larry’s writings constantly refer to the text of scripture as a basis for the many blessings. Larry’s book is based on sound biblical principles and careful use of the text of scripture. -- Philip Boom (President of Emmaus Bible College, Dubuque, Iowa)

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Book SynopsisWe are busy and constantly bombarded. Notifications, pings, alerts: we carry in our pockets devices that are designed to capture and keep our attention. We are never fully present, always thinking ahead to the next thing, distracted by an email, playing worries over in our minds. But what effect is this having on our lives, relationships and, most importantly, our spiritual health? We need rest – the rest that only Christ can give. But this book is not simply meant to get you off your phone, make more time to stop, or help you simplify and digitally detox. Instead, you are invited into the greatest life imaginable, where we have the openness to be interrupted by God and used in a way that will bring Him glory. At the end of each chapter, Thomas encourages us to take time to ponder and pray – or Selah – and gives us guiding questions to consider. A challenging read for anyone who feels overwhelmed by all that calls on their attention and for those who long for peace.Trade ReviewJonathan Thomas has done me (and all of us!) a great favour. I’m too easily distracted by things I should be able to say no to; and not prepared enough for the divine interruptions that King Jesus puts in my path. I need strategies to counter the former; I need encouragement to see and embrace the latter. In this helpful book, Thomas has given me both. -- Adrian Reynolds (Head of National Ministries, Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches, UK)‘Intentional Interruptions’ is a gentle nudge from a friend to allow yourself to pause in your own plans to wonder at God’s world, to step into someone else’s world with help and hope, and to re–connect meaningfully with your Lord. Reading Jonathan Thomas’ book reminded me that while everyone wants a piece of me these days, the Lord wants all of me every day. -- Matthew C. Mitchell (Pastor, Lanse Evangelical Free Church, Pennsylvania; author, ‘Resisting Gossip: Winning the War of the Wagging Tongue’)

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Book SynopsisBible scholar and author of The Bible Tells Me So Peter Enns explains how Christians mistake 'certainty' and 'correct belief' for faith when what God really desires is trust and intimacy.With compelling and often humorous stories from his own life, Bible scholar Peter Enns offers a fresh look at how Christian life truly works, answering questions that cannot be addressed by the idealized traditional doctrine of "once for all delivered to the saints."Enns offers a model of vibrant faith that views skepticism not as a loss of belief, but as an opportunity to deepen religious conviction with courage and confidence. This is not just an intellectual conviction, he contends, but a more profound kind of knowing that only true faith can provide.Combining Enns' reflections of his own spiritual journey with an examination of Scripture, The Sin of Certainty models an acceptance of mystery and paradox that all believers can follow and why God prefers this path because it is only this way by which we can become mature disciples who truly trust God. It gives Christians who have known only the demand for certainty permission to view faith on their own flawed, uncertain, yet heartfelt, terms.Trade ReviewSeldom have I read a book that I so totally agree with! This is a very fine, very readable, often humorous, and much needed analysis of what Western Christianity is up against. - Richard Rohr, author of Falling UpwardIf you're afraid that your theological questions and doubts disqualify you from being a person of faith, theologian Peter Enns has good news for you. Really good news. And it's a delightful read, too!" - Brian McLaren, author of A New Kind of Christianity

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Book SynopsisMore than ever, we must stand firm on the clear teaching of God's Word. In What Every Christian Should Know, Dr. Robert Jeffress equips you to understand ten core doctrines of Christianity so you can be confident that your faith is built on solid ground and stand strong against false teaching. Each chapter illuminates a core belief of the Christian faith, such as God's Word, the Trinity, angels and demons, sin, salvation, future things, and more. This study guide will help you get the most out of the book, whether you are studying it alone, as part of a small group, or as part of a churchwide initiative. Nothing is more hopeful and beneficial in our trying times than good theology. With vivid illustrations, clear explanations, and practical applications for believers today, this book will help you ground your faith in capital T truth.

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Book SynopsisIn a world that expects near perfection from people in ministry, it is hard to be honest about struggles of being a pastor''s wife or a woman in ministry--let alone have a sense of humor about it! In their popular podcast, Pastors'' Wives Tell All, Jessica Taylor, Stephanie Gilbert, and Jenna Allen create a safe place for pastors'' wives and women in ministry to be their most authentic selves. Now they''re bringing their wit and wisdom to women through the written word.Addressing topics such as how to smash stereotypes, deal with marital issues, make friends, and overcome parenting anxiety, they remind pastors'' wives (and the people in their congregations) that God doesn''t expect them to be superhuman. They show women how to· establish and maintain healthy boundaries· seek wise counsel· confess their sins and shortcomings aloud· shed the persona of perfection· and much moreIf you''re a

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Book SynopsisWhat keeps women from feeling and being their best? For years, Joyce has been helping women better identify emotional barriers and physical, mental, and spiritual obstacles in their lives. Now she provides another answer: Confidence.Our society has an insecurity epidemic. Women in particular compensate by pretending to be secure--a common response--which only leads to feelings of shame. Lack of self-confidence causes great difficulty in relationships of all kinds, and can even lead to divorce.In Confidently You, Joyce explores the characteristics of a woman with confidence, which include a woman who knows she is loved, who refuses to live in fear, and who does not live by comparisons. Joyce explains that confidence stems from being positive in your actions and living honestly, but most importantly from having faith in God and in ourselves.Derived from material previously published in The Confident Woman.

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Book SynopsisRenowned Bible teacher and #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer teaches readers how to overcome anxiety by giving their worries to God. We all feel anxious, worried, or concerned at times; these feelings are common responses to stressful situations. But what if there was a way to put a stop to your worrying before it steals your peace of mind?   In The Answer to Anxiety, renowned Bible teacher and #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer reveals truth from God’s Word that shows us how to focus on God when we’re feeling anxious or unsettled. She also teaches readers practical steps based on Scripture that we can take when we need to face our fears and resolve all of our anxieties.    God doesn’t want you to live with worry and anxiety. And when you understand that He has a good plan for you, you can experience the life-changing peace He offers. Join Joyce on this journey to overcome anxiety and discover how you can have a God-centered, peace-filled life you enjoy every day.   A Spanish edition, La respuesta a la ansiedad, is also available for purchase.  

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Book SynopsisThe newly updated edition of the study guide companion to Joyce Meyer's bestselling book of all time, Battlefield of the Mind.Thoughts affect every aspect of our lives, and that's why it's so important to be in control of them. Learn to master your thoughts and win the battles of your mind with this engaging, practical study guide--now updated with fresh and inspiring new content that will help you make the most of what you learn in Battlefield of the Mind.

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Book SynopsisCountdown to Christmas is the perfect way to spend quality time with young children during the Advent season. Now families can create significant and unforgettable memories as they grasp the true meaning of Christmas. Scripture, questions, stories, and simple activities draw families together to celebrate the coming of Christmas. Explore a few or complete them all. As the events in the story of Jesus' birth and life unfold, parents and children will build bonds of tradition and faith that will last a lifetime. It is the one present all members of the family will be happy to share!

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Book SynopsisGo beyond the ordinary and break out into the extraordinary life God designed for you through a mentality of abundance with help from #1 New York Times bestselling author and Lakewood Church pastor Joel Osteen!We all have a vision of our lives and ourselves. What does your picture look like? Do you see yourself rising higher, overcoming obstacles, and living an abundant life? Or do you have a picture of yourself struggling, defeated, addicted, overweight, and never getting good breaks? The pictures you allow in your mind will determine what kind of life you live.God's dream for your life is that you would be blessed in such a way that you could be a blessing to others. Dare to have a big vision for an abundant life, and trust God to bring it to pass. Through THE ABUNDANCE MIND-SET, Joel can help you change your defeatist mind-set so that one day soon, instead of just having a dream, you'll be living the dream. Your vision will become reality.

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Book SynopsisYou know prayer is important but you don't have time. Or do you?'I know prayer is important, but I just don't have time!' Have you ever uttered or thought those words? Or maybe felt guilty because you started praying but fell asleep or rushed through your prayer time?Pursuing PRAYER offers practical tips, but more importantly it offers the motivation and direction you need to incorporate key elements of prayer into your busy life. Written by a certified biblical life coach, author Penny Cooke uses the familiar Lord's Prayer passage to coach you in six key areas as you follow the simple acrostic: Proactively Pursue Prayer Remember His Righteous Deeds Acknowledge Sin and Forgive Others Yield to His Will Enjoy His Daily Bread Rest in Him Keeping your busy schedule in mind, each week has four short lessons with practical tips on how to incorporate that aspect of prayer into your prayer time. Each day's lesson is intended to spark self-discovery, motivate you to prayer, and open the door for a closeness with God that you are drawn back to Him more and more. This is not a how-to book or a collection of prayers to recite, Pursuing PRAYER is your invitation to chase God as you understand more deeply the need for daily prayer in your life. It is also your motivation to pray consistently so that the prayers of a righteous person can avail much.

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Book SynopsisWomen are often told by their communities that being a mother will complete or define them. But many mothers find themselves depleted and spiritually stagnant amid the everyday demands of being a mom. They long to experience a rich inner life but feel there is rarely enough time, energy, or stillness to connect with God in a meaningful way. This book takes the concept of rewilding and applies it to motherhood. Just as an environmentalist seeks to rewild land by returning it to its natural state, Shannon Evans invites women to rewild motherhood by reclaiming its essence through an expansive feminine spirituality. Drawn from the contemplative Catholic tradition and Evans's own parenting experience, Rewilding Motherhood helps women deepen their connection to God through practices inherent to the life they're living now. Topics include work-life balance, identity, solitude, patience, household work, and mission for the common good. Throughout, Evans encourages women to see motherhood as an opportunity to discover a vibrant feminine spirituality and a deeper knowledge of God and self.Table of ContentsContentsIntroductionPart 1: Growing Inward1. Forging Identity: Self-Actualization beyond the Roles We Serve2. Maintaining Boundaries: Generosity toward Self and Others3. Holding Tension: The Sacred Work of Integration4. Reclaiming Solitude: Transforming Loneliness into anInner Well5. Following Anger: The Redemptive Power of Outrage6. Staying Curious: Fearless Nurture of Our Spiritual Selves7. Cultivating Patience: Holy Resistance in an Age of Rush8. Heeding Intuition: Divine Movement through Feminine WisdomPart 2: Flowing Outward9. Embodying Hospitality: Fertility That Embraces the Whole World10. Becoming Gentle: Tenderness in Exchange for Criticism11. Releasing Control: Permission to Stop Playing God12. Valuing Work: Spiritual Teachings of Household Labor13. Living Incarnation: Finding God in Our Bodies, Home, and Earth14. Reimagining God: Making Space for a Divine MotherhoodBenediction

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Book SynopsisIn Greater, Pastor Steven Furtick challenged us to dream bigger, start smaller, and ignite God’s vision for our lives. In this devotional designed for daily guidance, you’ll begin your journey toward the greater life God wants for you.  Over the next forty days of teaching, scripture readings, and prayer, your life will change. You’ll find the confidence to believe that nothing is impossible with God, the clarity to see what He’s calling you toward, and the courage to take your next step. Dream bigger. Start smaller. Ignite God’s vision for your life.

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Book Synopsis¡El secreto del éxito de la crianza de los hijos ha sido revelado!Los estudios psicológicos afirman lo que la Biblia siempre ha dicho: los niños necesitan el amor que Dios nos dice que debemos darles (Tito 2.4). Y los padres desean el respeto que la Escritura dice claramente que es nuestro derecho (Éxodo 20.12).Amor y respeto en la familia es una guía práctica para ayudar a romper el ciclo loco de los conflictos familiares y reemplazarlo con un ritmo energizante y saludable. Basado en lo que dice la Biblia a los padres acerca de la crianza, este libro se centra en el logro de una dinámica familiar saludable. En este libro el Dr. Eggerichs nos ofrece, con una transparencia sin precedentes, la aportación de su esposa y de sus tres hijos mayores de edad, quienes comparten la sabiduría adquirida en lo bueno, lo malo y lo feo de su vida familiar.Todo está aquí en esta exploración reveladora de los principios bíblicos sobre la crianza de los hijos que pueden ayudar a que las familias funcionen como Dios manda.

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Book SynopsisUnison Parenting combines proven parenting techniques in a Christian context with a unique foundation of unison parenting strategies designed to identify and avoid pitfalls that disrupt parents from staying on the same page. The term “unison parenting” comes from music; singing in unison is when all voices sing the same note at the same time in order to emphasize the text. Similarly, to emphasize the message that parents want to send, they need to parent in unison.From Cecil’s personal parenting experience and the experience of families with which he has been involved, parents will learn how to proactively, intentionally adopt and execute strategies that balance a loving nature with firm boundaries for their child. This balance creates a warm, sure environment where the child and parent can eventually collaborate to bring the child to full, responsible adulthood.Designed for parents of school-age children who may reside in both traditional and non-traditional family structures, the first half of the book lays out parenting fundamentals for all ages. The second half focuses on the teen years and how to manage the child’s growing need for independence by allowing for incremental decision-making that gradually builds trust. Unison Parenting has been hailed as a comprehensive parenting guide that takes the child through ages and stages into mature adulthood.

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Book SynopsisRestored by the Storm offers a compelling narrative that delves into the universal struggle of facing life''s unexpected challenges. Drawing from personal experiences, Restored by the Storm provides a profound exploration of how individuals navigate tumultuous phases in their lives, encompassing both personal and professional realms. It addresses heart-wrenching questions that arise when life takes a sudden, unexpected turn, leaving one to grapple with the reality of a disrupted existence.This inspiring testament to the human spirit''s resilience emphasizes the potential blessings hidden in life''s trials. Advocating for a steadfast, positive attitude rooted in faith, it provides hope and guidance to a wide range of audiences, including Christians, those seeking life''s purpose, business owners, and individuals facing medical challenges and other seemingly insurmountable situations.A tale of survival and a beacon of hope, Restored by the Storm shows that control in life is often limited to one''s attitude and effort, especially when navigating through turbulent times. It reveals that life''s trials and failures are as instructive as its successes, underscoring the importance of learning and growing stronger from these experiences. Highlighting the role of faith in finding strength and restoration, the story encourages embracing a new normal with gratitude and redefining success on one''s own terms, fostering optimism for a future aligned with one''s life purpose.Restored by the Storm instills a sense of inspiration essential for anyone seeking to find meaning and strength in the midst of life''s storms, assuring them that there is still much to achieve and cherish, even after significant losses.

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Book SynopsisA guide that shows that yoga and Christian faith can be harmonious.As church membership nationwide continues to decline, the number of yoga practitioners continues to steadily increase. What’s at the meeting place where the trajectories cross? What can the church learn from the popular success of yoga, and is it problematic to offer yoga in the church? How can churches offer yoga in a way that observes, appreciates, and builds upon the commonalities but which does not conflate the two traditions, each of which has its own integrity? Making the decision to offer yoga in the church requires humility: a confession that Christians do not hold the exclusive pathway to communion with the divine.Trade Review“Here is a way for us to find, again and again, the center stillness with which we have always been endowed but often forget we have.”—Barbara C. Crafton, author of The Also Life“Susan Springer and Sirena Dudgeon’s book grounds yogic practice historically and theologically to demonstrate that the union of yoga and the ritual of communion are complementary partners in spiritual life.”—The Rt. Rev. Dan Edwards, Bishop of Nevada, Retired

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Book SynopsisMeditations addressing the spiritual needs of queer Christians. A new look at ten selected parables of Jesus, that expands the scope of interpretation of each story to highlight God's extravagant welcome of all people. The perspective in the reflections is deeply personal and written to be used by both individuals and groups. Queer affirming churches, seminaries, and retreat centers will benefit from this resource as they continue to champion the flourishing of their queer siblings in Christ. Trade Review"By looking at the parables with a queer eye, Hearts Ablaze finds the rainbow light in the liberating stories told by Jesus. . . . “Parables are like pride flags,” writes author Rolf Nolasco. These insightful queer reflections on the parables—or “queerables”—will help today’s readers see the full spectrum of God’s love."—The Rev. Kittredge Cherry, author of The Passion of Christ: A Gay Vision"In this beautifully written book Rolf Nolasco invites us—queer and non-queer alike—to “lean into the gentle invitation of Jesus to discern a response befitting our identity as God’s beloved queers.” With the deep sensitivity of a pastor’s heart and drawing upon his own lived experience as a queer person of color, Professor Nolasco breaks open the Word of God through a truly fresh – and genuinely faith-filled – reading of these ten parables of Jesus. Join the author in queering stories that lie at the heart of the Christian journey, and you may find that your own heart comes ablaze with a new appreciation for the movement of the Divine in your life!"—Bernard Schlager, Associate Professor of Historical & Cultural Studies, Pacific School of Religion, and Executive Director, The Center for LGBTQ and Gender Studies in Religion"Rolf Nolasco’s book departs from the usual queer-affirming biblical apologetics and polemics that stereotypically rail against anachronistic readings and offer facile alternative interpretations. Instead, Hearts Ablaze: Parables for the Queer Soul frames and interprets biblical wisdom from a diverse range of queer perspectives. In his reading and interpretation of the parables of Jesus from his location as a queer person of color, Nolasco boldly incorporates a wide array of personal insights, theological traditions and the narratives of queer Christians who share on their experiences of God’s unequivocal love. The upshot is a book which not only upends biblical queerphobia, but one that allows LGBTIQ people to see themselves in the scriptures in positive, relevant, affirming and empowering ways, and can gently accompany them to a realization that they are cherished and appreciated by God as they are."—Joseph N. Goh, Senior Lecturer in Gender Studies, Monash University MalaysiaTable of ContentsIntroduction Queer Eye for the Parables of JesusChapter 1 TLC: The Parable of the Good ShepherdChapter 2 Don’t Forget to RSVP: The Parable of the Great BanquetChapter 3 The Queerdom of God: The Parable of the Mustard SeedChapter 4 Queer Joy: The Parable of the Hidden TreasureChapter 5 Q-Connections: The Parable of the SowerChapter 6 Queer Bodies: The Parable of the WineskinsChapter 7 Queer Father: The Parable of the Prodigal SonChapter 8 Neighborly Love: The Parable of the Good SamaritanChapter 9 Queers Got Talent: The Parable of the TalentsChapter 10 Queer Christ: The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders

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Book SynopsisHow to break free from the personal money story developed early in life that can shape your financial future. Family experiences can define our attitudes about money even as we mature, including how we spend it, save it, and give it away. Consequently, our childhood often determines our approach to money during our entire lives. Donald Romanik, President of the Episcopal Church Foundation, helps readers discover the consequences of that money legacy, for individuals and for the churches and other organizations to which they belong.Trade Review“Far too often, we Christians don’t think about how we spend our money any differently than any other person on our street, with earning and spending being much like sleeping and waking—something we just do. Donald Romanik calls us to the very important task of understanding that, as Christians, our use of money rightly should come out of our ‘why.’ Most importantly, he suggests some practical and nonthreatening exercises to help us start digging into that ‘why’ to help us get our finances aligned with what we feel God calling us to do as individuals and as congregations.”—The Rev. Canon Rosa Lee Harden, Executive Producer, Faith+Finance

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Book SynopsisNew ways to heal the spirit during the most challenging times.Traci Rhoades, author of Not All Who Wander (Spiritually) Are Lost, continues to find profound beauty and endless insights in her spiritual wanderings among church traditions. In this new book, Rhoades encourages readers to explore practices – some ancient and others unconventional – that offer solace for those times when ‘the bottom drops out.’ Sharing what she’s learned about God, Rhoades shakes off the limits of denominational boundaries, making this book particularly valuable for younger Christians or those who are longing to take a deeper dive into their faith.Trade ReviewPraise for Shaky Ground: "Rhoades’s book is refreshing in that instead of writing decisively from a certain church corner, she reminds us that, for those of us who follow Christ and believe in him for salvation from sins, we are all part of the Church."—Englewood Review of Books"Traci Rhoades's *Shaky Ground* acknowledges the uncomfortable place we Christians find ourselves in in the modern world and how the timeless love of God applies today more than ever. Traci weaves hope in her words and a vision of a future for the church as it’s always existed: in the uncomfortable places where people seek meaning, understanding, and purpose, even in the middle of the most uncomfortable places of life." —Anna Fitch Courie, author of the Christ Walk series“Traci points out fresh facets of her ever-growing faith, practices, and disciplines different from those she learned as a child. Her discoveries have not taken the place of her childhood faith but beautifully enhanced and strengthened it.” —John Blase, poet, and author of *Know When to Hold ‘Em: The High Stakes Game of Fatherhood*

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Book SynopsisA proclamation of living one's faith joyfully for all Christians to embrace and celebrate.

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Book SynopsisOur 24/7 world of endless information and demands poses a serious challenge to all who struggle with perfectionism. It's all too easy to become trapped in an endless pursuit of achievement at the expense of the life you had always dreamed of living. This book is about a change in perspective - seeing perfectionism as the problem, rather than the goals or standards themselves. Far from being a little habit that keeps us striving, it is the thing that stops us celebrating anything we might achieve. We are more wedded to perfectionism than we realise. It is embedded in our culture and bound up in popular self-esteem. Even the Bible's perfect words have been used to drive perfectionism in the church. The authors offer a fresh perspective on an age-old problem - a helpful blend of accessible theology, psychology and activity to lead us to a place of genuine freedom, gratitude and fulfilment.

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Book SynopsisEric’s life brought him to boarding school in England, university in Edinburgh and the fame of Olympic Stardom in Paris. But with that fame came trouble as he struggled to stand up for his Christian faith. Eric’s strong belief in keeping the Lord’s Day as a day of worship was challenged when his 100 metres race was scheduled for the Sunday. Eric’s strength of conviction and his subsequent win in the 400 metres have made him a hero and a role model for many young men and women. But his life was so much more than winning tapes and starters’ orders – his whole life was a race for God.Trade Review"I have just had the great pleasure of reading "Finish The Race" from cover to cover. I thought it was exceptionally well written. There were actually some details that I had not heard before which made the book even more precious to me. I am deeply grateful for the interest you have taken in my father's life and the writing that you subsequently undertook. Your labours have added a great deal to the legacy my father left me and I am enriched because of you." -- Maureen Moore (Eric Liddell's daughter)

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Book SynopsisLiturgies and liturgical resources for New Year, Epiphany, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Pentecost, Trinity Sunday, Advent and Christmas. A liturgy for an ordinary day', and resources for special days like the UN International Day of Friendship and World AIDS Day. Full communion services and shorts acts of worship; liturgies for small groups and all-age gatherings; collections of resources that could be used to help shape liturgies, or at special events and gatherings. Services rooted in church, community, home and school life. So as always with the Iona Community worship which is contextual, with a strong justice and peace edge. Originally published as single digital downloads by Wild Goose, these are now all brought together for the first time in the second Big Book of Liturgies. Contributors include Jan Sutch Pickard, Nancy Cocks, Tom Gordon, Janet Lees, Joy Mead, Thom M Shuman, and other Iona Community folk. With each new daythere is a new beginning. With a fresh start and a new beginningthere is fresh hope. With fresh hope in our heartswe come to worship God. (Nancy Cocks, from The best gift ever: Worshipping with the Magi')

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Book SynopsisWe take it for granted that aspects of monastic life can sustain our daily lives in the world, but we owe this understanding to John Main, a Benedictine monk who pioneered the idea that the desert tradition of meditative or contemplative prayer, which had largely been forgotten in the West, was for all Christians. At his monastery in London, he started teaching this way of prayer to lay groups and a network of meditation groups came into being, quickly spreading throughout the world and renewing a sense of the Church as a fellowship rooted in prayer and contemplative action. Bestselling books soon grew out of his talks. This simple, practical guide to 'pure prayer' teaches that by ceasing to struggle to find words and images by which we all too easily try to control God, we give God freedom to be himself in our hearts and we begin to pray with 'the mind of Christ', as St Paul teaches. In a nervous world saturated with image and endless self-commentary, this is a nourishing, life-giving stream of hope and refreshment.

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Book SynopsisThe Universe Provides collects stories of hope, miracles and uplifting personal encounters from Eddie Gilmore’s travels around a global community rediscovering itself following the isolations of the coronavirus pandemic. Following the course of a calendar year, gently guided by the waymarkers of the natural and liturgical seasons, Eddie records countless moments of friendship, kindness and connection, often accompanied by laughter, tears and music. Some of his encounters are planned, through his ministry as CEO for the Irish Chaplaincy, a charity which supports Irish people in Britain, including prisoners, Travellers and Seniors; other moments, perhaps the most fulfilling, arrive unexpectedly – gifts from the universe, which truly provides when we open our hearts.Trade Review‘From a faith-filled perspective, and drawing on his own personal, musical and professional experience, Eddie shows us how important it is to have hope in our lives and to be connected with each other and the world in which we live. In this way, we can glimpse the miracles and opportunities that are in our midst and use them for the benefit of all – the universe does indeed provide!’ -- Cardinal Vincent Nichols

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Book SynopsisWhat might happen, asks Charlie Bell if what we know about queer lives, loves and relationships was taken as read, rather than treated as a matter of debate? Queer Redemption looks to a future when the margins truly define the centre, where queerness is truly liberative for the whole church.

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Book SynopsisAn engaging and practical introduction to what the Bible has to say about poverty. In a world of inequality, injustice and need, this book will inspire you biblically to serve God with all of your heart, mind, soul and strength; to live justly and do justice in every part of your life.

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