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Book SynopsisThis study has been specially commissioned to cover An Introduction to the Gospel of Luke and Themes in the Synoptic Gospels, Units AS 1 and A2 1, of the current CCEA Religious Studies specification. It has been through a meticulous quality assurance process. The author provides a detailed introduction to the Gospel of Luke, including its key narratives and themes. She then explores the person of Jesus, as well as the passion and resurrection narratives, in the context of the synoptic gospels. Included are tasks, practice essay titles of exam standard and activities highlighting other aspects of human experience. Contents: • Understanding the Gospel of Luke • Key Narratives in Luke’s Gospel • The Kingdom of God in the Parables and Miracles in Luke’s Gospel • Key Themes in Luke’s Gospel • Understanding the Gospel Tradition • The Person of Jesus in the Synoptic Gospels • The Passion and Resurrection Narratives in the Synoptic Gospels • Synoptic Assessment: Religious Texts, Authority and Interpretation A detailed Glossary, Bibliography and Index are also provided.Table of ContentsAreas explored include: • Understanding the Gospel of Luke • Key Narratives in Luke’s Gospel • The Kingdom of God in the Parables and Miracles in Luke’s Gospel • Key Themes in Luke’s Gospel • Understanding the Gospel Tradition • The Person of Jesus in the Synoptic Gospels • The Passion and Resurrection Narratives in the Synoptic Gospels • Synoptic Assessment: Religious Texts, Authority and Interpretation A detailed glossary and index are also provided.

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Book SynopsisNo Tears in Heaven speaks of the great joy of the Christian Faith – Heaven. This book brings together, in a new way, a number of Charles Haddon Spurgeon’s exhilarating teachings on Heaven. The writings of Spurgeon, in his typically beautiful and penetrating style, will deepen our anticipation of Heaven and challenge us to a closer walk with God.

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Book SynopsisEveryone has a worldview. A worldview is the lens through which we interpret the cosmos and our lives in it. A worldview answers the big questions of life: What is our nature? What is our world? What is our problem? What is our end? As Anderson, Clark and Naugle point out, our worldview cannot simply be reduced to a series of rational beliefs. We are creatures of story, and the kinds of story we tell reveal important things about our worldview. Part of being a thoughtful Christian is to understand and express the Christian worldview. It also means developing an awareness of the variety of worldviews. An Introduction to Christian Worldview explores answers to questions such as Why do worldviews matter? What characterises a Christian worldview? How can we analyse and describe a worldview? What are the most common secular and religious worldviews? Well organised, clearly written and featuring aids for learning, An Introduction to Christian Worldview is the essential text for either the classroom or personal study. ‘Readily accessible . . . a valuable resource for all Christians who desire a deeper understanding of the conceptual foundations of our faith.’ Steve Wilkens, Professor of Philosophy and Ethics, Azusa Pacific UniversityTrade ReviewIt's all here: a stellar introduction to (1) the concept of worldview, (2) the contour, content, and defense of the Christian worldview, and (3) explanation and critique of alternate secular and religious worldviews. There is little new here, but new notions of basic Christian belief and practice are often misleading and sometimes profoundly false. Here the truths of Christian faith gleam with clarity and conviction. I'm impressed. * James W. Sire, author of The Universe Next Door and Apologetics Beyond Reason *This book offers a refreshing update of Christian worldview teaching for students of Scripture. It is rigorous and deep for serious students, yet accessible for the popular reader who wants to live a muscular Christian faith in our pluralistic marketplace of world-and-life views. One of my favorite aspects of this book is its real world examples of worldview thinking and analysis from Scripture, life, entertainment, and culture—especially movies! * Brian Godawa, author of Hollywood Worldviews *It's become fashionable in some circles to downplay the importance of worldview. An Introduction to Christian Worldview counters this tendency by offering a clear apologia for the value of thoughtful worldview construction and evaluation to Christian faith. Moreover, it provides a concrete comparison of a Christian worldview to alternative models found in philosophical systems and world religions. The authors make their ideas readily accessible to readers, and it is a valuable resource for all Christians who desire a deeper understanding of the conceptual foundations of our faith. * Steve Wilkens, professor of philosophy and ethics, Azusa Pacific University *Table of ContentsIntroduction: worldview matters Part One: Introducing worldview 1. What is worldview? 2. The importance and impact of worldview 3. Worldview analysis Part Two: Contours of Christian worldview 4. The narrative contours of a Christian worldview 5. The propositional contours of a Christian worldview 6. Testing a Christian worldview Part Three: Analyzing worldviews 7. Western philosophical alternatives (deism, naturalism, postmodernism) 8. Global religious alternatives (Hinduism, Islam) 9. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisIn today's world it's easy to wander away from God. Hectic schedules and the quest for success often mean that time with God gets neglected. But if we slow down long enough to listen, these three minor prophets - Jonah, Joel and Amos - can have a major impact on the quality of our lives. 12 studies for individuals or groups. This revised study features additional questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, together with expanded leader's notes and an extra "now or later" section in each study.

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Book SynopsisThe Gospel according to Matthew is perhaps the most important single document of the New Testament, for in it we have the fullest and most systematic account of the birth, life, teaching, death and resurrection of the founder of Christianity, Jesus the Messiah. Michael Green shows how this very Jewish Gospel portrays the power and purpose of Jesus' life and work, which was to bring light to all nations. Matthew records Jesus as Son of God, Messiah, Son of David, Son of Man and supremely as God returning to Jerusalem as judge and redeemer. The consequences of this steady focus are as relevant now as then. We need Matthew's emphasis on the unity of God's revelation, old and new, its reaching on the life of discipleship and the meaning of the kingdom of heaven, and its insights into the people of the messiah, the end of the world and the universality of the Good News.

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Book SynopsisThe Apostle Paul was bound by prison chains when he wrote to the church at Philippi. Despite his loss of liberty, and opposition from fellow-workers, the letter radiates joy - joy that Christ was proclaimed, joy in fellowship with the Philippian Christians, and above all joy in Jesus himself. Alec Motyer explores Paul's great themes, so relevant today: Christian unity; the Person of Jesus and what he has achieved for us; the call to live a life worthy of the gospel.

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Book SynopsisTimes were hard for the first readers of the letter to the Hebrews. Many had been exposed to fierce persecution. They had been assaulted, their homes had been plundered, and some had been cast into prison. To such people this letter came as an encouragement. The writer of the letter turns their eyes to Christ, and shows how he fulfils the hope expressed in the Old Testament sacrifices. He calls his readers to a steadfast faith that will take them through the hard times they now face. Such encouragement and challenge is never without relevance to Christians. Raymond Brown demonstrates this clearly in his passage-by-passage exposition.

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Book SynopsisWhat is the book of Revelation? Does it describe in veiled language events of its writer's own day, or is it largely a prophecy of events still to come? Is it a chart of the whole of history from Christ's first coming to his second? Or does it deal chiefly with principles which are always valid in Christian experience? And what is a twenty-first century reader to do with living creatures, locusts like horses, seven bowls of wrath, war in heaven, various beasts and a dragon? Michael Wilcock maintains that when God's words, declarations, arguments and reasonings had all been spoken, God gave the church 'a gorgeous picture book'. He lifts the curtain on Revelation's drama in eight scenes, helping our imaginations as well as our minds grasp the key concepts of this fascinating and enigmatic New Testament book.

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Book SynopsisTo enclaves of young converts tucked away in the mountains of Asia Minor, Paul wrote what is perhaps the oldest document in the New Testament - the letter to the Galatians. What problems were they facing? Among a variety of religious authorities espousing different teachings, how were they to know who was right? How were men and women to be put right with God? How could Christians in the midst of a pagan culture live lives truly pleasing to God? 'Only one way -' answered Paul, 'through Jesus Christ.' His answer holds true for us as well. The details of our struggle have changed since Paul's day, but the principles he sets forth are as timeless as the Lord he exalts.

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Book SynopsisWhen it comes to the study of religion, Willi Braun is a paragon of what a methodologically rigorous and epistemologically modest academic ought to look like. Braun’s career began in the 1990s, when he studied among a cadre of other notable graduate students at the Centre for the Study of Religion at University of Toronto—what is often referred to as the “Toronto School.” There, Braun and his comrades maintained a fidelity to a particular methodological ethos: that religion should be studied as a fundamentally human phenomenon and that scholars should examine how the “data” of religions (texts, artifacts, rituals, etc) reveal the interests, concerns, and values of the humans who imbue that same data with something divine or transcendent. The Toronto School’s commitment to this ethos led to the inauguration of the North American Society for the Study of Religion and fostered development of the now-renowned journal Method & Theory in the Study of Religion. Braun was a catalyst in these discipline-changing initiatives and brought them to bear in his own work on antiquity and early Christianities. Yet beyond that, Braun’s career also involved an unwavering commitment to pedagogy, as he selflessly endeavored to pass on his exceptional professional and personal qualities to his students. In an effort to honor Braun’s work and mentorship, this volume is focused on exploring, probing, and theorizing ancient religious data as reflections of human interests and activities.Table of ContentsIntroduction Sarah E. Rollens and Patrick Hart 1. Partaking in the Great Supper of God: Figuring Birds in the Apocalypse of John Sarah E. Rollens 2. Authority and Canon: I Fight Authority, but Does Authority Always Win? Patrick Hart 3. Ornitheology Francis Landy, University of Alberta 4. Shipwrecked on a Desert Island: The Barren Isolation of “Christian Origins” William Arnal, University of Regina 5. The Ontological and Zoomorphic Semiotics of Two Hellenistic Saviour Deities Compared Darlene Juschka, University of Regina 6. From Liturgy to Polemic and Back: Social Identity Issues in the Use of Two Psalms Steven Muir, Concordia University of Edmonton 7. “The Spirit Descended like a Dove”: Bird Divination, Carrier Pigeons, and the Baptism of Jesus Jennifer Eyl, Tufts University 8. Syriac Dialogue Hymns and New Comedy Robyn Faith Walsh, University of Maimi 9. Diamonds and Rust: Q, Mythic Marcion, and the (De)Contextualization of Divine Wisdom Glen Fairen, Oklahoma State University 10. The Past as Simulacrum: Shifting Our Focus in Studying “Religion” in the Ancient World Vaia Touna, University of Alabama 11. The Corinthian Funerary Cultural Context and Baptism on Behalf of the Dead Ritual Mark Wheller, University of Alberta 12. Reconstructing Socio-Cultural Institutions in the Gospel of Mark Allan Wright, Universit of Alberta 13. “After This, Nothing Happened”: Historical Vulnerability and the End of (Cultural) Time in the Gospel of Mark John Parrish, University of Alberta 14. Farm to (School)table: The Cultivation of Paideia in the Gospel of Thomas Ian P. Brown, University of Regina 15. Transgressing New Testament Classrooms with Thecla Anna Cwikla, University of Toronto

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Book SynopsisA Quiet Space tells the story of the Sanctuary, a meditation centre for social change in the heart of Dublin.The Sanctuary aims to answer a hunger in people for spirituality, meditation, creativity and community – the four pillars of the Sanctuary’s purpose and vision.Those of all faiths and none are welcome at the Sanctuary and for more than twenty-five years this special place has been enriching the lives of all those who experience it.All royalties from the sale of this book will go towards furthering the work of the Sanctuary.

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Book SynopsisThe gospels and ancient historians agree: Jesus was sentenced to death by Pontius Pilate, the Roman imperial prefect in Jerusalem. To this day, Christians of all churches confess that Jesus died 'under Pontius Pilate'. But what exactly does that mean? Within decades of Jesus' death, Christians began suggesting that it was the Judaean authorities who had crucified Jesus--a notion later echoed in the Qur'an. In the third century, one philosopher raised the notion that, although Pilate had condemned Jesus, he'd done so justly; this idea survives in one of the main strands of modern New Testament criticism. So what is the truth of the matter? And what is the history of that truth? David Lloyd Dusenbury reveals Pilate's 'innocence' as not only a neglected theological question, but a recurring theme in the history of European political thought. He argues that Jesus' interrogation by Pilate, and Augustine of Hippo's North African sermon on that trial, led to the concept of secularity and the logic of tolerance emerging in early modern Europe. Without the Roman trial of Jesus, and the arguments over Pilate's innocence, the history of empire--from the first century to the twenty-first--would have been radically different.Trade Review‘David L. Dusenbury’s The Innocence of Pontius Pilate is a model of intelligent, accessible and persuasive scholarship.’'[The Innocence of Pontius Pilate] contributes to a very interesting history of our disputed and entangled conceptions of secular power and spiritual kingdom and the nature and location of political sovereignty.' -- Catholic Herald

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Book SynopsisOpus Dei is perhaps one of the most controversial religious organisations of our time. For many years there was little information about its history and development. More recently attempts have been made to make its structure and organisation are now much more transparent. For some, however, the organisation is seen as a powerful and shadowy institution with wealth, influence and many dark secrets. This revealing book aims to find out the truth behind the myths and the speculation, and examines the faces and personalities behind its institution. This book presents a global perspective of the Opus Dei that considers its influence on a worldwide scale and reveals the truth behind this powerful institution.

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Book SynopsisAn attractively laid out edition of the Christian classic with explanatory notes from well–known puritan Thomas Boston An intriguing book, quite unlike any other The Marrow of Modern Divinity defies pigeon–holing. It was written in the 1600s by an author of whom we know little, yet it proved to be a critically important and controversial theological text. Penned as dialogue between a minister (Evangelista), a young Christian (Neophytus), a legalist (Nomista) who believes Christianity is a set of rules to be obeyed and Antinomista who thinks it’s okay to sin because God will forgive him anyway, it makes for a wonderfully insightful book that remains tremendously relevant for our world today. This newly laid out and eagerly awaited edition includes explanatory notes by the famous puritan Thomas Boston, an introduction by Philip Ryken and an historical introduction by William Vandoodewaard. Trade ReviewAnyone who comes to grips with the issues raised in The Marrow of Modern Divinity will almost certainly grow by leaps and bounds in understanding three things: the grace of God, the Christian life, and the very nature of the gospel itself. I personally owe it a huge debt. -- Sinclair B. Ferguson (Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi)The Marrow emphasizes biblical, evangelical doctrines such as the sovereignty of God in the covenant of grace, the free offer of the gospel, assurance in Christ as the essence of faith, and sanctification by grace rather than by the law. -- Philip G. Ryken (President, Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois)"The Marrow of Modern Divinity is one of the most important theological texts of all time" -- Derek W. H. Thomas (Senior Minister of Preaching and Teaching, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina)Thomas Boston's annotated edition of The Marrow of Modern Divinity is one of the most important texts in the history of Reformed discussions of justification, assurance and ethics. It has a controversial history - as the notes provided by Boston indicate - but that is because the matters on which it touches are so central to understanding both the gospel and the Christian life. This is a book which repays the time spent studying it. -- Carl R. Trueman (Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies, Grove City College, Pennsylvania)"This truly evangelical volume is remarkably well done. This would be a great gift for your pastor and, if he takes it to heart and it changes his preaching, it could be a great gift to the whole congregation!" -- R. Scott ClarkThe Marrow of Modern Divinity, written by Edward Fisher (whose identity is obscure) and published in the mid-seventeenth century, was systematic theology in a popular format. Featuring discussions among four people -- Nomista, a legalist; Antinomista, an antinomian; Neophytus, a young Christian; and Evangelista, a Christian minister -- it distilled in palatable form complex issues in law and grace that drive toward Christian maturity. A century later, Thomas Boston, that most prolific of Scottish pastor-theologians, so prized the work that he published a new edition, complete with his own notes. This new edition by Christian Focus preserves all of this material, but in a new layout with wide margins and clean type, making it a joy to read. -- D. A. Carson"The Marrow addresses issues which are vital for evangelism and for the health and vitality of the Christianity and the church." -- Evangelicals NowWhat can a London barber-surgeon and "amateur" theologian tell us about theology? A lot. This book is famous for the controversy it sparked in Scotland in the eighteenth century, but it has a hidden prehistory that goes back to the early seventeenth century. Essential reading for us today if we wish to understand the Antinomian and Neonomian debates of those eras and how these debates, even today, never seem to go away. -- Mark Jones

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Book SynopsisLiturgiesfor Advent and Christmas, Lent and Easter, Transfiguration, Pentecost, Trinity Sunday, All Saints', St Columba's Day, Father's Day; on hunger, economic witness, peacemaking, the environment, pilgrimage, welcome, hospitality and friendship. Includesa blessing liturgy for a marriage or partnership,a wedding/partnership ceremony andresources for amemorial event.Full communion services and shorts acts of worship; liturgies for small groups and all-age gatherings; worship rooted in church life and the Iona Community's resident group on Iona, in social justice and pastoral work. 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 of at least two Big Books of resources and liturgies.Contributors include John Harvey, Nancy Cocks, Tom Gordon, Jan Sutch Pickard, Joy Mead, Chris Polhill, Ian M Fraser, Thom M Shuman, Alison Swinfen, Annie Heppenstall, Norman Shanks and others.God of the rhinoceros and the midge,God of the Large Hadron Collider and the iPhone,help us to sense your presence in and through all things.God whose grace is sufficient for all our needs,help us to be people of compassion, justice and peace.(Norman Shanks, from A liturgy for the Feast of the Transfiguration')

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Book SynopsisLife is full of big questions. In this book, J.John answers thirty-eight questions that we ask about God, the Bible, the world, and everything in-between. - Do babies go to heaven when they die? - Why do we believe the Bible is true? - Will we recognise family and friends in heaven?And life's ultimate question: - Does God care about me?

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Book SynopsisReflecting on the particular challenges facing a schoolgirl of the 1950s attracted to the possibility of going to university to read Theology, and her path to becoming the first woman to be given a personal Chair at the University of Durham, Professor Emerita of Divinity at the same, an Honorary Professor at the University of St Andrews, and a CBE for services to Theology, Ann Loades introduces some of the key tenets of her theological thinking, including: theodicy; women in theology; worship; engagement with actual living; biography and theology in various writers.

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Book SynopsisAn intriguing chapter in the history of England's most famous church, these ten pen portraits include the stories of Martin Luther King and Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides students with an accessible–yet critically oriented–introduction to the foundational methods and themes in Global Christianity scholarship over the past 40 years. While the field of Global Christianity is itself interdisciplinary, it largely has not reflected upon the various disciplines of which it is comprised. In addressing different methods that have constituted this field of scholarship, Jason Bruner draws students’ attention to the ways in which these elements have worked together, and what the implications for their use have been in the past and might be in the future. In addition to identifying themes within the discourse, this book offers a survey of where the field has been, what its analytical priorities are, and how future scholars might develop new research projects and trajectories in light of the its history.Table of Contents1. IntroductionPart I Methods2. History3. Ethnography4. Theology5. DemographyPart II Themes6. Agency7. Mission8. Conversion9. Gender and Sexuality10. Translation11. Migration12. Decolonization13. Neglected Topics in the Study of Global Christianity14. The Futures of Christianity

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Book SynopsisIn a time of uncertainly and upheaval, Graham Usher urges us to walk ourselves back into life.Trade ReviewThis is a lovely book, full of light, grace and meaning. Usher celebrates his passion for walking by exploring religious texts and stories, but this by no means confines his thoughts. We are drawn by secular texts, too: Macfarlane sits alongside Kierkegaard; Thoreau and Walden alongside T. S. Eliot. Through them all, we learn why walking is so unspeakably good for heart, soul and body. -- Dame Fiona Reynolds, Master of Emmanuel College, Cambridge, author of The Fight for Beauty (2017) on 'The Way Under Our Feet'Wonderful, a book which offers highly original and striking observations and some very arresting quotations. It teems with connected life in all its fullness, with apposite, moving and often humorous (laugh-out-loud) personal anecdotes. A classic . . . catching a genuine and humble holiness which is immensely converting . . . those who listen to Radio 4’s Thought for the Day, yearning for something deep, would find it in spades here. -- The Rt Revd David Wilbourne on 'The Way Under Our Feet'Usher encourages readers to feel creation beneath their feet, waking them up to the possibility that even a mundane stroll to the local shop can be made in the company of the three-mile-an-hour God. * Reform on 'The Way Under Our Feet' *Usher writes movingly . . . he covers a great deal of ground, often referring to scripture, sometime producing a mind-stopping thought. -- Adam Ford * Church Times on 'The Way Under Our Feet' *This volume indicates an author who, besides his love of the countryside, has remembered and collected from a wide choice of literature, thus offering many further explorations for the reader. I enjoyed the book immensely and recommend it to all, country or town bred, as a depth of wisdom to be relished or as a source of relaxation. * The Franciscan on Places of Enchantment *Obviously a labour of love . . . Preachers and worship leaders will be among those who appreciate the breadth of reading, the biblical underpinning and historical information the author provides. Those preparing services on the particular themes of Creation, Harvest and Remembrance Sunday will find inspiration here. * Methodist Recorder on Places of Enchantment *

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Book SynopsisPastor Drew Hunter helps readers grasp the message of Isaiah, a prophetic book about the God who saves his people from their sins. Part of the Knowing the Bible series.

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Book SynopsisExperience a deeper prayer life through this fresh take on ancient liturgy for believers today. Designed to help individuals, families, and congregations pray together across denominations, this book of common prayer will help you and your community join together each day with the same songs, scriptures, and prayers. Composed under an advisory team of liturgy experts, these three influential and inspiring authors have created Common Prayer--a tapestry of prayer that will help the church be one as God is one.This universal prayer book allows readers to greet each day together, remembering significant dates and Christian heroes in church history, as well as important historic dates in the struggle for freedom and justice. There are morning prayers for each day of the year, evening prayers for each of the seven days of the week, a midday prayer to be repeated throughout the year, and prayers for special occasions. In addition, there are morning p

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Book SynopsisIn this six-session video Bible study (video streaming code included), bestselling author and pastor Louie Giglio unpacks Psalm 23 to offer insight into how to overcome the enemy''s lies and find peace and spiritual security in any circumstance or situation.This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including: The study guide itself—with video notes, personal study and group discussion sections, and a guide to best practices for leading a group. An individual access code to stream all six video sessions online (you don''t need to buy a DVD!).  God has prepared a table for you. It''s set with a banquet of peace, clarity, and purpose. But Satan is constantly looking for an invitation, seeking to fill your mind with distractions, fear, worry, insecurity, anxiety, temptation, doubt... It''s an ongoing battle. But you can learn how to protect your mind from unhe

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Book SynopsisWhen it comes to anxiety, depression, and stress-related illnesses, America is the frontrunner. Thankfully, there’s a practical prescription for dealing with these issues. Anxious for Nothing, from New York Times bestselling author, Max Lucado, provides a roadmap for battling with and healing from anxiety. Now in trade paper.

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Book SynopsisIn this 8-session video study, leading New Testament scholars, N.T. Wright and Michael Bird, hope to take you on a tour of the New Testament Story. They will look at who Jesus is, the real meaning of his death and resurrection, and examine the debates and setbacks that they had along the way.

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Book SynopsisDo you struggle to discern God’s voice in the decisions and challenges you face? God is always speaking--the key is discovering the unique way He speaks to each of us, which is your unique prophetic personality.Hearing God''s voice is one of the greatest gifts we''ve been given, but it can also feel complex and frustrating. As a teenager, Havilah Cunnington didn''t think she could hear God''s voice, thinking it was like trying to tune into a radio station and never finding the correct frequency. But one night at a conference, she had an encounter with God that changed everything. She realized He had been speaking to her the whole time--she just hadn''t learned to recognize His voice.Now an author, speaker, pastor, and founder of the well-known ministry Truth to Table, Havilah teaches people around the world to recognize the unique way God is speaking to them. After more than twenty-five years studying and teaching about hearing from God, she has

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Book SynopsisWhen two small mice, Itsy and Bitsy, find out that a King is coming to Bethlehem, they are so excited! They search high and low for him, but cannot find him anywhere. Just when they begin to believe that they really aren't important enough for a King to visit, they learn that Christ the King has indeed come for everyone, no matter how big or small.

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Book SynopsisMost days peace feels elusive, and our hope feels light-years away. And it is almost impossible to set our minds on God's coming reign. But what if the return of the King and His Kingdom is exactly what we need to find our peace and ground our hope today? His coming victorious reign is what gives us the strength we need now.

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Book SynopsisOffering a convenient size and a large print, this Bible also provides over 43,000 cross-references to help you study anywhere.You don’t have to sacrifice readability for portability. With the NKJV Large Print Personal Size Reference Bible, you get the full text of the popular New King James Version presented in a large print format that’s easy to carry. And with Thomas Nelson’s NKJV Comfort Print®, this edition is even easier to read. An extensive cross-reference system and other essential study resources make this a Bible you’ll want with you, wherever your day takes you.Features include: 43,000 end-of-page cross-references allow you to find related passages quickly and easily Full-color maps show a visual representation of locations and themes in the Bible Easy-to-navigate dictionary-concordance

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Book SynopsisA revised edition of this classic bestseller which shares with deep compassion what it is to go through sorrow, whether due to illness, divorce, or the loss of someone we love. In coming to the end of ourselves, we can come to the beginning of a new life.

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Book SynopsisVery few books on dating have stood the test of time like Passion and Purity. Its much-needed message remains strong and hopeful in an age when doing whatever feels right is common practice. Using her own life as an example, Elisabeth Elliot guides singles of both genders and of any age on how to put their love lives under the authority of Jesus Christ. Passion and Purity covers dating issues such as: how to know which person is the right one to marry; loving passionately while remaining sexually pure; the mans and womans role in relationships; putting Gods desires ahead of personal desires; how far is too far, physically.

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Book SynopsisFollowing a chronological Bible reading plan, this bestselling Bible companion explains and connects the story of Scripture, section by section, so you can better know God's Word. And this special edition--complete with a ribbon marker, two-color interior design, and soft imitation leather cover--makes a great gift for yourself or a loved one.

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Book SynopsisContains The Cloud of Unknowing, The Mystical Theology of Saint Denis, The Book of Privy Counselling, and An Epistle on Prayer. Against a tradition of devotional writings which focussed on knowing God through Christ''s Passion and his humanity, these texts describe a transcendent God who exists beyond human knowledge and human language. These four texts are at the heart of medival mystical theology in their call for contemplation, calm, and above all, love, as the way to understand the Divine.Table of ContentsThe Cloud of Unknowing " cellpadding="0" cellspacing="5" border="0"AcknowledgmentsIntroductionFurther ReadingNote on the TextThe Mystical Theology of St. DenisThe Cloud of UnknowingThe Book of Privy CounsellingAn Epistle on PrayerNotesAppendix: Middle English text of The Mystical Theology of St. Denis, chapter 2

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Book SynopsisMove forward with hope instead of dwelling on the past.There are times in life when we look back and feel desperate to make time stand still, especially when unexpected change happens and all we want is for things to go back to how they were. But we can''t stop the flow of life, and we can''t stop time. And looking back doesn''t enable us to go back. It just makes us stuck. In a place. In a space. In a memory. In a mindset. In a habit.In Luke 17:32, Jesus drops three little words: Remember Lot''s wife. We don''t know her name, history, or story. All we know is that when she was fleeing Sodom and Gomorrah, she was told not to look back, and she did the one thing she was asked not to do. She looked back and turned into a pillar of salt. And out of the 170 women referred to in the Scriptures, she''s the only one Jesus told us to remember.With a rallying cry to Remember Lot''s wife, Bible teacher, international speaker, activist, and b

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