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Deep River Books LLC Crazy Church Ladies: The Priceless Story of an
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SPCK Publishing Window on the World: An operation World Prayer
Book SynopsisGain an insight into the culture, history and traditions of many different people around the world with this photographic A-Z world prayer resource. Window on the World brings alive the culture, history, and traditions of all sorts of different people. With "Fact Files" and "Do You Know?" features, each country provides information, true stories, maps, and easy-to-use prayer points that take you into homes around the world. See how children live, what they like to do, where they go to school, what they eat and wear, and what they hope and dream. Key feature spreads about homeless children, missionary kids and refugees, and an additional section on World Religions.Table of ContentsIntroduction.....................................................................4World Map.......................................................................6Afghanistan......................................................................8Albania............................................................................10Azerbaijani..................................................................... 12Balinese..........................................................................14Baloch.............................................................................16Bangladesh....................................................................18Beja................................................................................. 20Bhutan............................................................................22Bijagos............................................................................24Brazil...............................................................................26Bulgaria..........................................................................28Buryats........................................................................... 30Chad................................................................................32China...............................................................................34Cuba................................................................................36Djibouti...........................................................................38Dogon............................................................................ 40Druze...............................................................................42Egypt.............................................................................. 44Ethiopia...........................................................................46Fiji................................................................................... 48Garifuna......................................................................... 50Gonds..............................................................................52Greece.............................................................................54Greenland......................................................................56Guinea............................................................................58Haiti................................................................................ 60Hazara.............................................................................62Hui...................................................................................64Iceland............................................................................66India................................................................................68Indonesia........................................................................72Iraq.................................................................................. 74Israel................................................................................76Iu Mien............................................................................78Japan............................................................................. 80Kabyle.............................................................................82Kazakhstan.................................................................... 84Kurds...............................................................................86Lesotho.......................................................................... 88Lobi................................................................................. 90Madagascar...................................................................92Maldives.........................................................................94Mandinka.......................................................................96Mexico............................................................................98Minangkabau............................................................. 100Mongolia......................................................................102Navajo.......................................................................... 104Nepal............................................................................ 106New Zealand.............................................................. 108North Caucasus ..........................................................110North Korea................................................................. 112Oman............................................................................ 114Pakistan........................................................................ 116Papua New Guinea....................................................118Persians........................................................................120Pygmies........................................................................122Qatar.............................................................................124Quechua.......................................................................126Refugees......................................................................128Rohingya......................................................................130Romani..........................................................................132Russia............................................................................134Samoans.......................................................................136San.................................................................................138Saudi Arabia............................................................... 140Somalis.........................................................................142South Africa.................................................................144South Sudan................................................................146Spain.............................................................................148Sri Lanka.......................................................................150Street Children............................................................152Sundanese...................................................................154Syria...............................................................................156Tai Lue...........................................................................158Third Culture Kids...................................................... 160Tibetans........................................................................162Trinidad.........................................................................164Tuareg...........................................................................166Turkey............................................................................168Ukraine.........................................................................170United Arab Emirates ................................................ 172Uruguay........................................................................ 174Uzbekistan................................................................... 176Venezuela.....................................................................178Vietnam....................................................................... 180Wodaabe......................................................................182Xinjiang.........................................................................184Yanomami....................................................................186Yazidis...........................................................................188Yemen.......................................................................... 190Zimbabwe....................................................................192Animism........................................................................194Buddhism.....................................................................196Christianity...................................................................198Hinduism.....................................................................200Islam............................................................................. 202Judaism....................................................................... 204What’s Next?.............................................................. 206Word List..................................................................... 208Acknowledgments......................................................212Image Credits..............................................................213
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The Good Book Company Enjoying God: Experience the power and love of
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Authentic Media Swansong: Start creating your legacy of
Book SynopsisDo you want to be known as someone who builds others up? Jo-Anne Berthelsen reminds us that the words we speak to each other have real impact. Words can bring love and acceptance, but they can also hurt and destroy. Swansong encourages us to make our interactions with others as positive as we can by drawing on God’s strength. Combining her own experiences with biblical teaching, Jo-Anne shares how twelve words including empathy, affirmation and forgiveness can be used to build up the people we speak to. By being more intentional about the way we speak on a daily basis, we can create our own unique legacy of life-giving words that reveals God’s heart to those around us. Swansong will help you: • Learn to think carefully about the words you use • Lay down a positive legacy of life-giving words in others • Deepen your personal reflection through the questions at the end of each chapter • Understand how you can share life-giving words with others • Learn how to be more intentional in your relationships with others • See how God’s words have shaped your life • Live a more fulfilled and dynamic Christian experience Swansong is an ideal discipleship resources for anyone wanting to live more like Christ.
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BRF (The Bible Reading Fellowship) Good Call: Learning to make decisions with God
Book SynopsisHave you ever experienced conflict between what your head and your heart were telling you to do? Have you struggled to reach agreement with others when making a group decision, or regretted a major decision and had to live with the consequences? Have you ever found it difficult to be sure of God’s will in a particular situation? If so, you’re in very good company. Everybody makes decisions – all the time. Are there ‘5 simple steps’ to the right decision? No, there aren’t. Should you stop thinking about it and ‘just do something’? No, you shouldn’t. But could you expect God to share with you his will and purpose, giving you clues and directions in a way you can understand? Yes, you could. Iain Dunbar and Peter Wilkinson share their own decision-making history (even the dodgy stuff) and encourage you to look honestly at yours. Borrowing from the world of coaching, they help you evaluate your decision-making to date and develop new and better habits and practices with God at the centre.
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Dictum TEN STORIES FROM THE KILLING FIELDS
Book SynopsisTen powerful stories from Pol Pot's Cambodia. Here we learn what happened under the Khmer Rouge, and we read of the faithfulness and courage of Christian believers. These are stories full of hope. Includes photos, timeline and maps.
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Christian Focus Publications Ltd Enough
Book SynopsisWhat is our motivation for serving Jesus? Is it so that we might have good health and be wealthy? Galatians 1 tells us that the wealth and health prosperity gospel is no gospel at all! However what we can find is fullness in Christ and in him we find that indeed God is enough for us! This easy to read book addresses key themes that span global cultures. It counters the view that material abundance is the sign of God’s blessing and that poverty is a sign of God’s curse. It teaches that contentment cannot be found in earthly possession, achievement or position, outside of God but can only be found in the fullness of Christ for every believer. We find in Christ that we have fullness and purpose.
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Scepter Publishers Frequent Confession
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Muddy Pearl Loved: Knowing the love of God and how that
Book Synopsis'How desperately we all need to know, deep within, that we are loved by God ... It is a chaotic age and I find my soul longing more and more for the shelter of God's love and the anchorage of his word.' Pete Greig, 24-7 Prayer 'You are loved ... This is the most important thing about you. It is the answer to the deepest longing of your heart and has the potential to change your whole life in every possible way.' You are loved. A deceptively simple phrase. But what does it really mean to be loved ... loved by God? And can we really know it, begin to comprehend it? And what difference does it really make to our lives? With warmth, wit and a great depth of wisdom, Jonny Gumbel explores the nature and meaning of this divine love. Drawing on the Apostle Paul's epistle to the Romans, this book is peppered with stories that are marked by the author's self-deprecating humour, encompassing everything from politics to family life and each illustration is packed with insight. Coming at a time when many of us feel battered and bruised by the uncertainties of life, this compelling book brims with affirmation and hope as it invites us to delve into (or perhaps rediscover) the greatest love story ever told ... 'What a wonderful book! Glorious and timeless truths told in a fresh and engaging way, brilliant insights ... that cause the magnificent reality of God's love to come alive. This book will both renew your mind and cause your heart to sing.' Mike Pilavachi, MBE, Soul Survivor Watford
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Barbour Publishing Stress Less Pray More for Morning and Evening
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Time Warner Trade Publishing The Pathway to Success
Book SynopsisRenowned Bible teacher and #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer shows readers how to realign their perspective on success to conform with God’s vision for the kind of life that brings us true purpose and lasting joy. The world tells us that having a good job, owning your own business, money, fame, and influence are all important for a successful life. If we don’t have them, we feel like a failure. But even when we achieve them, we still end up unhappy, unfulfilled, or lonely. God wants us to be successful, but His definition of success is not the same as the world's definition. The truth is, God’s way of achieving the dreams and desires that truly fulfill us and bring genuine joy to our lives is very different—and that is what we need. In The Pathway to Success, you will discover a deeper understanding of what it means to seek success God's way. Through her practical, relatable insights base
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Baker Publishing Group Kingdom Men Rising A Call to Growth and Greater
Book SynopsisIn his thought-provoking book, Dr. Tony Evans challenges you to foster personal discipleship and lead others, taking the next step to become the powerful man of God you were made to be. Evans brings his insights, stories, and wise counsel from God's Word to help you stop settling for a faith that goes through the motions and leave a legacy of faith.
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Baker Publishing Group Better Than Okay Finding Hope and Healing After
Book SynopsisDivorce is not the end of your storySome seasons of life can seem far more difficult than one human should have to endure. For Brandi Wilson, that was the year her husband--and a megachurch pastor--walked away from her and her family. Suddenly, her church community dissolved, and her dreams and identity were shattered.Yet God transformed this heartbreaking time into an invaluable lesson on the gift of healing. And now, Brandi beautifully tells her courageous story of confronting grief and heartache head-on and learning how to rise from the pain. Filled with aha moments and laugh-out-loud humor, this book reminds you that your story is always evolving and that you can move forward with hope after divorce. Brandi helps you:· rely on and find comfort in the promises of God · begin a new journey toward healing· find freedom in your new identityWhile your life looks drastically different now, there is ho
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Joannes Press Spaces for Silence
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Barbour Publishing You Are Outrageously Blessed
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Baker Publishing Group The Other Side of Special
Book SynopsisFind Hope, Joy, and Community as a Special Needs MomFor the special needs mom who yearns for community and support on what can be a lonely road, The Other Side of Special reminds you that you are not alone, your best is good enough, and even on the hard days, there are blessings to be had. As you pour your energy and resources into raising a special child, it''s easy to struggle with feelings of isolation, competition, guilt, and overwhelm. Here''s the encouragement and practical help to navigate the emotional reality of your situation.In The Other Side of Special, three mothers raising children with physical, medical, mental, and emotional special needs have joined forces and pooled their experience and expertise to provide such a resource. They take a deep dive into the most common emotions felt by special needs moms. They acknowledge the hard things as those who have been there. They celebrate the unique joys of being a special need
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Barbour Publishing Right Here Right Now Devotions for Women
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Barbour Publishing Live Wise Devotions for Men
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Thomas Nelson Publishers The Faith to Flourish
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John Murray Press Hope in Times of Fear
Book SynopsisThe resurrection of Jesus is at the heart of the Christian faith, bringing God''s power - which will some day heal and renew the world - into our lives now. That power is here only partially, but substantially; and this gives Christians a realistic, but irrepressible, hope. It is a hope for change in our lives and in our society; a hope that changes Christians in every way, shaping every aspect of our lives. But it is only together with the cross that we see the particular way resurrection hope shapes us. We are delivered by a Saviour who triumphed through weakness and loss; who came to riches through becoming poor; and to exalted life through the experience of death. And having coming to new life by admitting our own weakness and inability to save ourselves, we live the rest of our lives according to this pattern: the way up is to go down; the way to true power and influence is to serve; the way to be truly rich is to give all we have; the way to real happiness is to work f
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SPCK Publishing Irrepressible 12 principles for courageous living
Book SynopsisThis is a book for women who want to make a difference. Full of life principles, it will create a conversation around how we should live as women of influence.Trade ReviewA book written from the heart, by someone whose deep desire is to empower and equip others. * Sam Jackson, Classic FM *It’s what they don’t teach us in school: how to live and not just survive. With inspirational, crafted words that steer well clear of slogans, Cathy offers welcome help for us all in this practical, pithy page turner. And she does it all with the warm voice of a friend. Highly recommended. * Jeff Lucas, author, speaker, broadcaster *I cannot recommend it highly enough! * Nicola Neal, CEO, Every Life International *Cathy has such a wonderful ability to package wisdom in a nutshell. I wanted to pull out many of her sentences and write them on a poster to stick on my wall. * Debra Searle MVO, MBE *Pearls of great wisdom, forged from the grit of everyday life, presented with Cathy's signature passion and humour. Irrepressible is irresistible. * Dr Krish Kandiah, social entrepreneur, broadcaster and author *Her tales are easy to identify with and her genius for story telling makes reading this book effortless, and at the same time inspiring - a rare combination. * Bev Murrill, founder, The Kyria Network *Wisdom, encouragement and hope. * Paul Harcourt, National Leader, New Wine England *Cathy Madavan is the real deal! * Patrick Regan OBE, CEO Kintsugi Hope *What a fabulous book ... wisdom and joy and advice for life ... Take it, read it, live it, you’ll love it! * Paul Kerensa, comedian, author and writer *A joyous combination of timeless wisdom and practical experience. * Simon Barrington, Founder and Director, Forge Leadership Consultancy *This book gives us what we need most in difficult times - courage to continue and hope for the future. * Arianna Walker, Chief Executive, Mercy UK *The principles Cathy so beautifully shares in these pages are sure to unlock your best self. Don’t live in regret - live an undaunted, irrepressible, courageous life and know this book will help you! * Danielle Strickland, justice advocate, speaker, author *
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Barbour Publishing Everyday Encouragement
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Moody Publishers Five Love Languages Revised Edition
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Tim Everson A History of the Christmas Crib
Book SynopsisThe Christmas Crib or Nativity Scene appears in churches every Christmas, but can also been seen in many shops and private houses. This book examines the history of the crib from gospel times to today and is the first full history written on the subject in the UK for nearly 100 years. The book begins with the Gospel narratives and the trail of the original crib or manger of Jesus. It also covers the history of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem and the creation of the feast day of Christmas. It then deals with artistic depictions and church liturgy up to the time of St Francis of Assisi showing how the Christmas scene was imagined. The story of St Francis is fully covered along with the greater importance attached to Christmas following his service at Greccio. The first large nativity groups were set up in churches, and we see how these early cribs developed through to the Reformation. After the Counter Reformation people were encouraged, especially by the Franciscans and Jesuits, to have cribs in their houses. Cribs then developed into many different styles throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. In the twentieth century, crib societies were set up, and home crafting encouraged ‘build your own’ cribs in many forms and using many different materials.
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Baker Publishing Group The Very Best HandsOn Kinda Dangerous Family
Book SynopsisHands-On Devotions That Teach Spiritual Truths to the Whole FamilyAs parents hoping to raise godly children in a world that is increasingly hostile to the Christian message, we may know that regular family devotions are something we should do. But it''s hard to keep kids (or even ourselves) focused and engaged with so many other things competing for our attention. The solution? Make family devotions fun, exciting, and . . . a little dangerous. With 52 hands-on, possibly messy, totally unforgettable object lessons, this book not only makes family devotions way more fun, it delivers the spiritual impact you desire for your kids. So get out the safety goggles and start bringing the truths of Scripture to vivid life in your household.
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Barbour Publishing 101 Bible Acrostics
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HarperCollins Publishers Mere Christianity
Book SynopsisSpecial 65th Anniversary EditionOne of the most popular and beloved introductions to the concept of faith ever written, Mere Christianity' has sold millions of copies worldwide.The book brings together C.S. Lewis's legendary radio broadcasts during the war years, in which he set out simply to explain and defend the belief that has been common to nearly all Christians at all times'.Rejecting the boundaries that divide Christianity's many denominations, Mere Christianity provides an unequalled opportunity for believers and nonbelievers alike to absorb a powerful, rational case for the Christian faith.Trade Review‘He has quite a unique power for making theology an attractive, exciting and fascinating quest.’ Times Literary Supplement ‘Lewis seeks in Mere Christianity to help us see religion with fresh eyes, as a radical faith whose adherents might be likened to an underground group gathering in a war zone, a place where evil seems to have the upper hand, to hear messages of hope from the other side.’ Kathleen Norris
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Christian Focus Publications Thy Deepest Distress
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Barbour Publishing Encouragement for Troubling Times
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Crossway Books Don`t Waste Your Life (Pack of 25)
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St. Martin's Publishing Group Queer Christian
Book SynopsisCelebrate queer faith and take your rightful place at God?s table with Brandan Robertson, the ?TikTok Pastor,? Biblical scholar, and social activist For too long, the Bible has been weaponized to exclude LGBTQ+ individuals, despite Jesus? radical message of inclusion. In Queer & Christian, Brandan Robertson envisions a faith where all are unequivocally embraced.Ostracized at school, Brandan thought he had finally found his community when he joined the local church. But he soon realized that they were as intolerant as his peers at school had been?if not more so. After agonizing years of repressing his true identity, he discovered that God?s table had always had a place for him. Jesus? love knows no bounds, embracing everyone unconditionally. Queer & Christian is a joyful celebration of queer faith and an unyielding reclamation of the Bible. Dive into pages that offer: -Compelling, evidence-based counterarguments to the ?clobber verses? often used to condemn queerness-Celebrations of queer saints within the Bible?more numerous than you might believe!-Responses to commonly asked questions by queer folks and allies who?re feeling lost within the Christian faith Brandan Robertson stands as a beacon of love, hope, and unwavering support for anyone ready to reclaim their faith from the clutches of intolerance.
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Regnery Publishing Inc 101 Bible Questions: And the Surprising Answers
Book SynopsisThis book asks the hard, forbidden, or taboo questions about Christianity—and offers surprising biblical answers you may never hear in church.“Don’t ask too many questions. Just go with the flow.” It seems like there are a lot of questions about Christianity we’re not supposed to ask—at least not in church. If we do ask them and arrive at surprising answers, we might ruffle too many feathers—a prospect scary enough to encourage most of us to keep our questions to ourselves. For too many people, the result is a shallow or shipwrecked faith. With refreshing honesty, Andrew Farley upends the taboos in this bold new book. Among the questions he tackles: • Are any sins unforgivable? • Can we lose our salvation? • Am I really supposed to give 10 percent of my income to the church? • Are divorce and remarriage wrong for a Christian? Andrew’s challenging, no-nonsense style—soaked in grace and grounded in Scripture—offers a radical new outlook on the nature of God and His boundless love for you. Prepare to be surprised by what you read. The answers to your questions may be even better than you think.
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Crossway Books Fruitful
Book SynopsisThis 40-day devotional unpacks each of the 9 fruits of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5, bringing theologically rich reflection and practical application to women seeking a more fruitful life.
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Little, Brown & Company The 5 Levels of Leadership (10th Anniversary
Book SynopsisFuel success and grow your team at every level of leadership. True leadership isn't a matter of having a certain job or title. In fact, being chosen for a position is only the first of the five levels every effective leader achieves. To become more than "the boss" people follow only because they are required to, you have to master the ability to invest in people and inspire them. To grow further in your role, you must achieve results and build a team that produces. You need to help people to develop their skills to become leaders in their own right. And if you have the skill and dedication, you can reach the pinnacle of leadership-where experience will allow you to extend your influence beyond your immediate reach and time for the benefit of others.The 5 Levels of Leadership are: 1. Position - People follow because they have to.2. Permission - People follow because they want to.3. Production - People follow because of what you have done for the organization.4. People Development - People follow because of what you have done for them personally.5. Pinnacle - People follow because of who you are and what you represent.Through humor, in-depth insight, and examples, internationally recognized leadership expert John C. Maxwell describes each of these stages of leadership. He shows you how to master each level and rise up to the next to become a more influential, respected, and successful leader.
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HarperCollins Publishers Gods Little Book of Comfort
Book SynopsisGod's Little Book of Comfort brings reassurance and encouragement for those dark and difficult timesGod is the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles.'The world is filled with people carrying heavy sorrows. With such burdens, it's not easy o find any peace, let along real comfort.This charming gift book features inspiring thoughts and quotes, with background illustrations and references to relevant Bible passages for further reading and encouragement. Quotes are from a variety of sources and include contributions from Mother Teresa and Martin Luther King.
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HarperCollins Publishers Gods Little Book of Love
Book SynopsisLove. The very word has inspired thousands of songs, poems, speeches, and stories. It is the basis upon which human relationships are born and develop, andis said tomake the world go around. This small book of religious inspiration teaches that anyone can make a difference, even if it is with just one person at a time. One principle ought to give you courage?that is the principle that no evil lasts forever, nor indeed for very long. What lies behind us and what lies before us are but small matters compared to what lies within us.
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HarperCollins Publishers The Divine Conspiracy Rediscovering Our Hidden
Book SynopsisFirst published in 1998, The Divine Conspiracy captured the attention of Christians across the world, by offering a timely and challenging call back to the true meaning of Christian discipleship.Gracefully weaving biblical teaching, popular culture, science and scholarship together, Dallas Willard refuted the view that Christianity is solely about gaining admittance to heaven when we die, and taught that, as disciples, we have access now to the life of the kingdom.Equally relevant today as it was on publication, The Divine Conspiracy challenges us to step aside from the pieties of contemporary Christian practice and offers instead a practical plan by which we can become Christ-like. Truly, it has earned its reputation as a modern Christian classic.Trade Review‘I am struck by the comprehensive nature of this book… It provides me with a conceptual philosophy for understanding the meaning and purpose of human existence…’ - Richard Foster, theologian, author, and founder of Renovaré
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Penguin Books Ltd The NinetyFive Theses and Other Writings
Book SynopsisTrade Review“A very useful collection of essential Luther texts enhanced by lively new translations and crisp introductions.”—Scott Hendrix, Professor Emeritus of Reformation History, Princeton Theological Seminary “This edition of well-chosen writings of Martin Luther is to be commended for demonstrating the richness of his thought and the relevance of this thought for 21st century religious discourse. Well known and not so well known writings are offered in an excellent English translation.” —Hans J. Hillerbrand, Professor Emeritus of Religion, Duke University “William Russell’s careful translation and poignant introduction bring a freshness to these historic texts, which are often referenced and too rarely read. At the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation, this volume makes it easy to sit down, open the cover and discover anew what mattered to Luther then and what matters to many now.” —Patricia Lull, Bishop of Saint Paul Area Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America “Judiciously selected writings of the Reformer, crisply translated and chronologically presented by Luther scholar William R. Russell, just in time for the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation. Beginning with the document that ignited the Reformation, “The Ninety-Five Theses” and concluding with a sermon from 1539, Russell has provided a fine anthology of Luther’s literary legacy that will lend itself for use in classrooms and congregations. It will also serve a broader audience interested in gaining insights into the Reformation as Russell provides primary texts as we are given a sampling of polemical and pastoral writings (including sermons and letters) as well as his theological and confessional documents. Each entry is accompanied with a succinct but careful introduction providing the reader with its historical context as well as a thematic orientation to Luther’s thought.”—John T. Pless, Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Missions, Concordia Theological Seminary“Meet the classic Martin Luther—defiant in his challenge to earthly authority, disarmingly simple in his faith, and utterly pastoral in his love of the gospel. His words are messages in a bottle from his fractured world to our own. Russell's judicious selections and thoughtful introduction constitute a personal invitation to the general reader. I can think of no better way to encounter the Great Reformer—again.” —Richard Lischer, Duke Divinity School “The writings of Martin Luther comprise more than 100 massive volumes. How to make him accessible, especially in the exciting anniversary year of 2017? William Russell’s judicious selection of shorter texts drawn from the full span of Luther’s almost-forty year career as a pastor and theologian answers that question compellingly. The collection provided here includes such standards as the 95 Theses, the Heidelberg Disputation, and the Small Catechism. Also included are such lesser known texts as the letter to Philip Melanchthon in which Luther’s controversial advice to “sin boldly” is found, a number of sermons and shorter tracts that show Luther’s pastoral side, as well as a few texts that highlight his swashbuckling style of theological argument. Freshly translated here, these texts are also expertly introduced in an informal style that eases the reader’s way into Luther’s world. The result is a one-volume collection that will work exceptionally well for college level courses, and which will be a treasure for interested readers of all kinds as well. A fine work!”—Mickey L. Mattox, Marquette University“A wonderful choice (…) Russell beautifully and poignantly prefaces the collection, introducing each writing with just enough information to enable an informed read.”—Episcopal Journal “Russell’s translations are smooth and readable, making this volume an excellent entry point for the Luther novice. He also provides a useful glossary of names along with his own bibliographic notes and a list of suggested further reading. This is an excellent collection of writings by Martin Luther, freshly translated by a leading scholar in the field.” —Publishers Weekly
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Yale University Press Christianity and the New Spirit of Capitalism
Book SynopsisTrade Review“A stunning reworking of the financial metaphors that have become a standard feature of Western theology.”—Amy Plantinga Pauw, Christian Century“Ambitious and multi-faceted work . . . richly researched, nuanced, refreshingly lucid and often damning descriptions of how we work, invest and manage now.”—Chris Franks, International Journal of Systematic Theology Winner of the 2020 Award for Excellence in the Study of Religion in the category of Constructive-Reflective Studies, sponsored by The American Academy of Religion. “In this book, Kathryn Tanner exposes the vacuity of current capitalist mythologies and offers an alternative way of imagining human well-being, grounded in a sophisticated and provocative theological vision. A hugely important essay in strengthening resistance to the subtle tyrannies of financial fundamentalism.”—Rowan Williams, Cambridge“Kathryn Tanner is a distinguished Christian theologian of the highest order whose prophetic critique of financial capitalism is powerful and persuasive. She moves through Max Weber’s classic book, then subtly turns his work on its head with a great relevance to our present moment.”—Cornel West“Once again, Kathryn Tanner has reshaped the field. Her 'Protestant anti-work ethic' shows the deep incompatibility between basic Christian beliefs and contemporary capitalism in a way that is at once fresh, clear, and utterly compelling.”—Ian A. McFarland, University of Cambridge“With her usual precision and clarity, Kathryn Tanner shows how we have a choice today between equally worn paths: we can live a life defined by a 'spirit of capitalism' or one in conformity with the God of Jesus Christ. Her book suggests the way to a better future.”— Kelly Brown Douglas, Union Theological Seminary“In our time, capitalism is dominated by the financial sector, repels nearly all encroachments on its sovereignty and reach, and impels us toward eco-catastrophe. Kathryn Tanner makes a wonderfully astute, learned, and compelling case that Christian theology has something important to say about this situation.”—Gary Dorrien, author of Social Democracy in the Making
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Hachette Books Jesus CEO 25th Anniversary Edition
Book Synopsis “Leaders have a chance, here and now, to create something better than before. We need, like Jesus, to guard our energy. We need to aim for what is noble, not just profitable. We need to become turn-around specialists, seeking better ways of doing things. We need to break ranks and be bold. We need leaders who recognize that we are all connected in a chain of interdependence.”--from the Afterword by Laurie Beth Jones Bestselling author Laurie Beth Jones brings you the ultimate guide to transforming your team and sparking inspiration in your business—for the new generation of leaders. And who better to learn from than a leader who turned a disorganized staff of twelve into a thriving enterprise that’s lasted over two millennia? In Jesus, CEO, you’ll learn how to use ancient wisdom to tap your team’s energy and intelligence and reinvent your business for a world changing faster than ever.Filled with fresh, practical, and profound advice, Jesus, CEO helps you motivate your team and yourself. Jones divides this advice into three sections: strength of self-mastery, strength of actions, and strength of relationships. By following the leadership techniques of Jesus, you’ll see that in this hectic, fast-moving business world, the best course is to ground yourself in ancient examples of empathy, integrity, and tenacity.
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Zondervan Your Path to Purpose Passion and Peace
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Zondervan Where Is God When It Hurts
Book SynopsisThis perennial bestseller now includes a discussion guide. The book and study materials focus on the role of pain in God's plan for life and how we can respond to it.Table of ContentsPreface ... 9 1. A Problem That Won't Go Away ... 15 PART ONE Why Is There Such a Thing as Pain? 2. The Gift Nobody Wants... 25 3. Painless Hell ... 37 4. Agony and Ecstasy ... 47 PART TWO Is Pain a Message from God? 5. The Groaning Planet ... 61 6. What Is God Trying to Tell Us? ... 75 7. Why Are We Here? ... 87 8. Arms Too Short to Box with God ... 103 PART THREE How People Respond to Suffering 9. After the Fall ... 117 10. On My Feet Dancing ... 131 11. Other Witnesses... 143 12. Extreme Cases ... 153 How Can We Cope with Pain? 13. Frontiers of Recovery ... 167 14. Fear ... 175 15. Helplessness ... 187 16. Meaning ... 199 17. Hope ... 211 PART FIVE How Does Faith Help? 18. Seeing for Himself ... 225 19. The Rest of the Body ... 239 20. A Whole New World Outside ... 249 Discussion Guide ... 263 Sources ... 281
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Zondervan Raising Passionate Jesus Followers
Book SynopsisIn Raising Passionate Jesus Followers, Phil and Diane Comer bring hope and practical help to parents, using Scripturally gleaned, time-tested guidelines as well as stories from their own lives. This book is a manual for parents to turn to as they embark on their God-given quest of raising the next generation of passionate Jesus followers.
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Zondervan Only Love Today
Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author Rachel Macy Stafford shares simple words of daily inspiration in this unique, seasonal devotional to help you find new and more connected ways to live undistracted, heart-led, and hands-free every day.Rachel Macy Stafford, known to millions as the Hands Free Mama, equips readers to breathe life into what really matters: the ordinary moments in our routine lives and the people in them.Her inspiring words fill this beautiful book of short pieces constructed around the seasons of life. From finding daily surrender in the autumn and daily hope in the winter to finding daily bloom and daily spark in the spring and summer, you will always find fresh, beautiful words for your day.With a flexible, non-dated devotional structure, Only Love Today offers life-giving words that remind you of the tools you already possess and insights you already have as you seek to find:
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Zondervan The Purpose Driven Life Selected Thoughts and
Book SynopsisThis beautiful keepsake book provides a priceless reminder of the bountiful life God has planned for your graduates, helping them uncover and understand His purpose for their life.Graduates have choices to make beyond what college to attend or what job to accept. What will they do with their lives? And for whom will they live?Based on the New York Times bestseller The Purpose Driven Life, the collection of thoughts and Scriptures inside these pages will help high school and college graduates develop deeper meaning for their life by embracing these key truths: You were planned for God''s pleasure You were formed for a family and community You were created to become like Christ You were shaped for serving God You were made for a mission More than just a book, The Purpose Driven Life: Selected Thoughts and Scriptures for the Graduate, now updated and expa
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Zondervan Building a Resilient Life
Book SynopsisEven if you''re walking through a difficult season or feeling overwhelmed with the chaos of life, you can build a peace-filled resilience that equips you with strength for today--and for every day ahead.Life is hard for all kinds of reasons. It''s tempting to try to move past the pain as quickly as possible. Instead, what if we embraced our struggles to develop the strength of resilience not dependent on circumstances?Writing as a friend who has also walked through difficult times, Rebekah Lyons--the bestselling author of Rhythms of Renewal and the popular host of the Rhythms for Life podcast--reminds us of adversity that always comes with a choice: will discouragement, stress, and fear cause you to crumble, or will you embrace the strength you''ve already been given?In Building a Resilient Life, Rebekah offers five practical, life-changing rules that help you live into God''s unshakable peace
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Zondervan The Power to Change Mastering the Habits That
Book SynopsisFeeling stuck no matter how hard you try to make positive changes in your life? You can start living the life you want through the practical, biblical, and highly doable strategies in The Power to Change.Few things in life are more frustrating than knowing you need to change, wanting to change, and trying to change, but not changing. Craig Groeschel knows what it''s like to be caught in that demoralizing cycle. That was his own story--until he discovered practical principles for experiencing lasting change. Since then, Craig has helped countless others find true change in their relationships, habits, and thoughts.In The Power to Change, Craig helps you understand: How God''s power, not your willpower, leads to true transformation The real reasons you do what you do Why falling isn''t failure The power of creating small habits that lead to big change How to ch
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Zondervan Help Im Ruining My Kids
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