Christianity Books
Princeton University Press Why Can the Dead Do Such Great Things
Book SynopsisFrom its earliest centuries, one of the most notable features of Christianity has been the veneration of the saints--the holy dead. This ambitious history tells the fascinating story of the cult of the saints from its origins in the second-century days of the Christian martyrs to the Protestant Reformation. Robert Bartlett examines all of the mostTrade ReviewWinner of the 2015 Otto Grundler Book Prize, The Medieval Institute of Western Michigan University Winner of the 2013 PROSE Award in European and World History, Association of American Publishers "[A]n indispensible point of departure for anyone interested in the cult of the saints in the Middle Ages. The book is based on an awe-inspiring familiarity with the hagiographical sources of both Eastern and Western churches, and is packed with intelligent, measured, and well-informed discussions of everything from the hierarchy of precedence of feasts in the old Roman calendar to the managerial problems of running a shrine. Students, scholars, and the general reader will all find it invaluable."--Eamon Duffy, New York Review of Books "Robert Bartlett's monumental study provides a comprehensive account of the development of the cult of the saints from the cult of martyrs (those who had died as witnesses for their faith during the Roman persecutions) and illustrates the centrality of saintly devotion in the lives and beliefs of Christians across Europe over the whole medieval period... Bartlett has a gift for succinct summary, both of complex (and confusing) narratives and for explaining theological controversy; his obvious abilities as a teacher appear throughout and his book will manifestly appeal to students... Robert Bartlett's achievement lies in his capacity to draw out the distinctive, and often amusing, attributes of different saints while showing how the cult of saints operated in medieval Europe."--Sarah Foot, Times Literary Supplement "[M]assive, erudite compendium of saint lore ... For a book so deeply grounded in original research ... The volume is remarkably accessible."--Barbara Newman, London Review of Books "It is a treat ... to see such erudition amassed this way; it is hard to imagine any aspect of the cult of the saints that Bartlett has left out in this extraordinarily comprehensive text. Yet there is enormous entertainment here as well... [W]ho, and when and where--this enormous and humane reference work gives all that, along with stories that are appalling and ghoulish and mysterious and funny."--Rob Hardy, The (Columbus, OH) Dispatch "[T]here is much to enjoy in the array of human behaviour, sacred and by our standards profane or just downright mad, chronicled in Bartlett's excellent study."--Diarmaid MacCulloch, Guardian "[T]his magisterial work of scholarship."--Richard Holloway, Independent "Devotion to the saints is manifestly still alive and well in the Catholic Church, and Bartlett's impressive compendium will serve to explain the cult's historical origins and evolution."--John Cornwell, Financial Times "Rich in original research, full of illuminating case studies, Why Can the Dead Do Such Great Things? is a major achievement from a distinguished medieval historian and a gold mine for those interested in religious history."--Helen Fulton, Times Higher Education "Bartlett convincingly explains how the 12th-century papacy sought to control a potentially anarchic process by demanding strict examination of cases, of which only about half were successful... With great thoroughness, Bartlett examines issues such as types of saint, relics, miracles, hagiography and doubt, more as an observer than as judge... Some of Bartlett's most valuable insights relate to the diversity of ways in which saints were revered and what they reveal about visions of the social order."--Constant Mews, Sydney Morning Herald "This is a remarkable book, which is thankfully both wonderfully informative and wonderfully readable... His book is just the kind of great scholarly synthesis that was once the norm, but which may well become rarer than now in the future. This is a long and very detailed book, but the patience of the reader in encompassing nearly 800 closely printed pages will be well rewarded."--Peter Costello, Irish Catholic "Why Can the Dead Do Such Great Things is an excellent survey of the cult of the saints in the pre-modern period. The reader looking for explanations of the social and cultural functions of the holy dead could do far worse."--Frank McGough, Origins "It is hard to overemphasize the scholarship evident in this book... One could associate a work such as this with a certain dryness of tone but this is not the case. The book is very engaging and at the same time quite modular, that is, allowing the readers to jump around to concentrate on their areas of special interest. Bartlett is one of the world's leading medieval historians and he brings his expertise to bear on this very ambitious project."--Richard Rymarz, Catholic Books Review "[M]agisterial... [A] fascinating and illuminating read... Bartlett's book will also be welcome to those who have experienced something of the power of the cult of the saints in their own time and place... [H]is style balances rigor and a near-encyclopedic breadth with accessibility and humor... Why Can the Dead Do Such Great Things? will remain a classic study of the saints, their cults and their faithful for a long time... Robert Bartlett's masterpiece."--Holly J. Grieco, America "Bartlett's work is astonishingly comprehensive, and the balance he strikes between narration and analysis is admirable."--David J Collins, Theological Studies "Bartlett is not content to simply refer to the findings of others second-hand. Rather, he returns to the sources, the great majority of them in Latin, and does the spade-work himself. This particular approach, and the concern for meticulous research that it evinces, puts Bartlett's magisterial study in a different league from so many others. The result is a volume that is at once staggeringly scholarly and yet, owing to Bartlett's light touch, surprisingly accessible. No library should be without a copy."--Salvador Ryan, Irish Theological Quarterly "Bartlett writes with relish for his subject, tells its marvelous stories well, injects judicious doses of good humor, and leaves one with the sense that the cult of the saints is a pervasive feature of Christianity's historical texture."--Anne Thayer, Sehepunkte "The history book I most enjoyed this year was also my first of 2014. I tucked into Robert Bartlett's Why Can The Dead Do Such Great Things (Princeton University Press) on New Year's Day and could not have hoped for a more stimulating festive read. A sweeping study of medieval saints, covering the entire Christian world from Late Antiquity to the Reformation, it is also a compendium of anecdotes, such as one rarely finds in a work of scholarship. Whether it be St Modwenna of Burton and her red cow, the Bishop of Lincoln who bit off two chunks of Mary Magdalene's arm, or Queen Bathildis cleaning out toilets, all of human--and much of divine--life is here."--Tom Holland, History Today "This is a fascinating book and one to which to return."--Martin Wellings, Methodist Recorder "In addition to being readable and fascinating, Bartlett's book forms a virtual curriculum on medieval religion in particular and medieval history in general."--Thomas F. X. Noble, American Historical Review "Bartlett has provided readers interested in hagiography and the medieval cult of the saints with a magisterial and wholly engrossing book."--Rachel Koopmans, Biography "With this book Robert Bartlett serves up a wondrous synthesis: awesome in its breadth, saturating in its detail, and delightful in its humanity... This is a book that has a long reach and should hold a place in every medievalist's library."--Anne E. Lester, Catholic Historical Review "This is a very important book that offers the first comprehensive study of the cult of the saints from late antiquity to the Reformation in both Western and Eastern Christianity. Such work rests on an extraordinary knowledge of the textual and iconographic sources and of the vast scholarship that exists on these topics... An impressive achievement."--Andre Vauchez, Speculum "The author of this study has produced what is to this reviewer's knowledge the first textbook on the premodern cult of the saints and at--I cannot resist the temptation--a miraculously low price. Luckily, Robert Bartlett is more than equal to the task... Bartlett's writing is measured and deft, as one would expect from a scholar of his caliber."--David Defries, The HistorianTable of ContentsList of Illustrations xv Preface xvii Part I Developments 1 Chapter 1 Origins (100-500) 3 The Martyrs 3 The Religious Revolution of the Fourth Century 7 Translations 10 Rituals of Commemoration and Invocation 13 Confessor Saints 16 The Birth of Hagiography 19 The First Miracle Books 22 Chapter 2 The Early Middle Ages (500-1000) 27 The View from the 590s 29 Gregory the Great 43 The Benedictine Centuries 47 New Christendoms: Eastern and Northern Europe 52 Chapter 3 The High and Later Middle Ages (1000-1500) 57 Papal Canonization 57 Mendicant Saints 65 Lay Female Saints 71 New Devotions 77 Chapter 4 The Protestant Reformation 85 Part II Dynamics 93 Chapter 5 The Nature of Cult 95 Name, Body, Text 95 Patronage and Invocation: The Mutual Relationship 103 Chapter 6 Saints' Days 113 Liturgy 113 The Hierarchy of Feast-days 120 Saints' Days and Local Identity 129 Holy Days and Holidays 133 Chapter 7 Types of Saint 137 Counting Saints 137 Categorizing Saints 150 Saints as Patrons 221 Chapter 8 Relics and Shrines 239 Body Parts 239 Contact Relics 244 The Shrine in the Church 250 Running a Shrine 259 Reliquaries 263 Relic Collections 276 Relics in Movement 282 Relics in Law and War 311 Relics in Dispute 324 Chapter 9 Miracles 333 The Meaning of Miracle 333 Patterns of Miracles 342 Healing Miracles 349 Miracles of Provision 365 Visions, Prophecy, and Rapture 368 Saints in War 378 Saints and Demons 383 Saints and Animals 390 Liberation 398 Punitive Miracles 401 Chapter 10 Pilgrimage 410 Origins and Definitions 410 Pilgrim Garb and Status 417 Motives 421 The Shrines of Medieval Christendom 425 Logistics 433 Pilgrim Guides and Pilgrim Badges 439 Chapter 11 Dedications and Naming 444 Dedication of Churches and Altars 444 Place Names 454 Personal Names 459 Chapter 12 Images of the Saints 471 The Image in Early Christianity 471 Byzantine Iconoclasm 475 Images in the Medieval West 480 Chapter 13 The Literature of Sanctity 504 Types of Hagiography 504 Reasons for Writing 510 The Hagiographers 513 The Life 518 Legendaries 546 Miracle Books 558 Sermons 570 The Literature of Canonization Proceedings 576 Vernacular Hagiography 578 Chapter 14 Doubt and Dissent 587 Early Polemics 587 Western Heretics 591 Sceptics and Scoffers 596 Policing the Saints 602 Chapter 15 Reflections 609 Saints and Gods 609 Saints and Nature 618 Saints and the Dead 621 Tomb-shrines in Judaism and Islam 626 Saints and Ancestors 630 Comparisons and Conclusions 633 Glossary 639 Bibliography of Works Cited 641 Index 735
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Thomas Nelson Publishers Daily Light Burgundy
Book SynopsisAnne Graham Lotz, a powerful Bible teacher in her own right, now takes this revered classic and includes some of her own favorite scripture verses and a new introduction. The book includes NKJV readings for every morning and evening of the year plus a topical index of 60 subjects.
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Zondervan Knowing the Spirit
Book SynopsisUsing clear and sound interpretation of Scripture, author, speaker, and pastor Costi Hinn addresses common misconceptions and answers the most frequently asked questions about who the Holy Spirit is and what he does so you can begin to experience him as a comforter, guide, and source of power.
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Tommy Nelson Jesus Listens 365 Prayers for Kids
Book SynopsisJesus Listens, the bestselling 365 daily prayer devotional from Sarah Young, is now available for children. This book invites your children (and you) into an ongoing conversation with God, growing a meaningful prayer life and closer relationship with Him.In this inspiring 365-day book of prayers, Sarah Young, author of Jesus Calling, helps children talk to God every day. Kids will learn how to pray honest prayers and know that Jesus is always listening to them. This book will equip parents who want to teach their kids how to pray and talk to God reassure their children that God is always with them help their kids to read Bible verses every day Children will learn the daily practice of reading God''s Word and talking to Him. They will know that they can talk to Jesus about anything and come to Him when they are afraid, anxious, or worried learn how to thank and praise God and take Him
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Thomas Nelson Publishers Hope for Each Day
Book SynopsisIn Hope for Each Day , Billy Graham offers spiritual comfort to guide us through our daily lives. Rev. Graham is a national treasure and has counseled numerous political leaders and provided comfort in times of public crisis.
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Floris Books Meditative Prayers for Today
Book SynopsisGrowing into the daily use of these meditative prayers makes us conscious of how we stand in great world rhythms. We learn to follow the alternation of waking and sleeping, the ordering of the seven days of the week, and the course of the seasons, as gifts of heavenly powers gradually become known to us.This is a small, elegant guide to aid meditation.Trade Review'This book contains all the prayers and meditations I need for daily life. The morning and evening verses are particularly useful to compliment sleep. The book is also a handy size to take anywhere. I cannot recommend this little book enough. '-- Caroline, amazon.co.uk'Excellent for those who turn to prayer and meditation. Christ-centered but not dogmatic or sectarian. A real comfort and help along the ways of life.'-- Bernard Wolf, amazon.comTable of ContentsIntroductionEvening and morningThe weekThe yearEarthAgainst fearFor one who has diedIntercessory prayersFor childrenThe guardian angelBlessing on a houseFor a journeyFor the peoples of the worldGrace before mealsThanksgivingA note about the Lord's Prayer
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Regnery Publishing Inc The Rational Bible: Deuteronomy
Book SynopsisIs the Bible, the most influential book in world history, still relevant? Why do people dismiss it as being irrelevant, irrational, immoral, or all of these things? This explanation of the Book of Deuteronomy, the fifth book of the Bible, will demonstrate how it remains profoundly relevant—both to the great issues of our day and to each individual life. Do you doubt the existence of God because you think believing in God is irrational? This book will cause you to reexamine your doubts. The title of this commentary is The Rational Bible because its approach is entirely reason-based. The reader is never asked to accept anything on faith alone. In Dennis Prager’s words, “If something I write is not rational, I have not done my job.” The Rational Bible is the fruit of Prager’s forty years of teaching to people of every faith and no faith at all. On virtually every page, you will discover how the text relates to the contemporary world in general and to you on a personal level. His goal: to change your mind—and, as a result, to change your life.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Myth of Persecution
Book SynopsisIn The Myth of Persecution, Candida Moss, a leading expert on early Christianity, reveals how the early church exaggerated, invented, and forged stories of Christian martyrs and how the dangerous legacy of a martyrdom complex is employed today to silence dissent and galvanize a new generation of culture warriors. According to cherished church tradition and popular belief, before the Emperor Constantine made Christianity legal in the fourth century, early Christians were systematically persecuted by a brutal Roman Empire intent on their destruction. As the story goes, vast numbers of believers were thrown to the lions, tortured, or burned alive because they refused to renounce Christ. These saints, Christianity’s inspirational heroes, are still venerated today. Moss, however, exposes that the “Age of Martyrs” is a fiction—there was no sustained 300-year-long effort by the Romans to persecute Christians. Instead, these stories were pious exaggerations; highly stylized rewritings of Jewish, Greek, and Roman noble death traditions; and even forgeries designed to marginalize heretics, inspire the faithful, and fund churches. The traditional story of persecution is still taught in Sunday school classes, celebrated in sermons, and employed by church leaders, politicians, and media pundits who insist that Christians were—and always will be—persecuted by a hostile, secular world. Moss urges modern Christians to abandon the conspiratorial assumption that the world is out to get Christians and, rather, embrace the consolation, moral instruction, and spiritual guidance that these martyrdom stories provide.
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Zondervan An Old Testament Theology
Book SynopsisAn Old Testament theology by a leading Old Testament scholar who combines a technical with a spiritual understanding of the Old Testament.
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John Murray Press In My Fathers House The Years before The Hiding
Book SynopsisConcentrating upon her family and their life in Holland before the war, this inspiring and revealing book describes in moving detail living above the family watch shop in Harlem and her memories of the family together before their lives changed for ever with the advent of war and persecution.Corrie believed that this life helped prepare them for carrying out God''s work later and gave her the strength to survive the war, brutal hardship and persecution and begin her worldwide ministry.This much loved book is being re-issued in B format with a contemporary cover.
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Dover Publications Inc. The Way of a Pilgrim
Book SynopsisThis classic of world spirituality recounts an anonymous 19th-century Russian peasant''s attempts to follow St. Paul''s advice to pray without ceasing. In addition to its profound theological and philosophical observations, it offers an authentic portrait of Russia''s social conditions during the final years of serfdom.
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Zondervan Spread Love
Book SynopsisMother Teresa''s heartfelt wisdom--collected here into an inspirational 365-day devotional--offers you comfort, peace, and love amid the noise, busyness, and confusion around you.Spread Love includes: 365 daily inspirational readings short and powerful meditations simple everyday prayers With so much happening in the world, are you looking for goodness and guidance? This year-long devotional contains a collection of encouraging quotes, stories, prayers, and teachings from the beloved Mother Teresa. Her daily guidance continues to reach the needs and circumstances of those who are thirsty for inspiration and spiritual nourishment in entries that are easy to understand and absorb.Let Mother Teresa''s words of wisdom help you live a fuller and happier life, closer to the Lord and able to serve your community more effectively. Each of the 365 entries offers you the opportunity to begin any time of the year an
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Baker Publishing Group Counseling and Psychotherapy – A Christian
Book SynopsisThis substantially revised and updated edition of a widely used textbook covers the major approaches to counseling and psychotherapy from a Christian perspective, with hypothetical transcripts of interventions for each major approach and the latest empirical or research findings on their effectiveness. The second edition covers therapies and techniques that are increasing in use and includes a discussion of lay counseling. The book presents a Christian approach to counseling and psychotherapy that is Christ-centered, biblically based, and Spirit-filled.Table of ContentsContentsPart 1: Basic Issues in the Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy1. Overview of Counseling and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, and Practice2. The Person of the Counselor3. Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling and PsychotherapyPart 2: Major Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories and Techniques4. Psychoanalytic Therapy5. Adlerian Therapy6. Jungian Therapy7. Existential Therapy8. Person-Centered Therapy9. Gestalt Therapy10. Reality Therapy11. Behavior Therapy12. Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy13. Mindfulness and Acceptance-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies: DBT, MBSR, MBCT, and ACT14. Constructivist Therapies: Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Narrative Therapy15. Integrative Therapies and Positive Psychotherapy16. Marital and Family TherapyPart 3: A Christian Approach to Counseling and Psychotherapy17. Christian Theology in Christian Counseling: A Biblical Perspective on Human Nature and Effective Counseling and Psychotherapy18. Christian Faith in Clinical Practice: Implicit and Explicit Integration19. The Holy Spirit and Christian Spirituality in Counseling and Psychotherapy20. Legal and Ethical Issues in Christian Counseling and PsychotherapyAppendix: Is Psychotherapy Effective?ReferencesIndexes
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Zondervan An Introduction to the New Testament
Book SynopsisGrasp the message of the New Testament by focusing on the essentials.An Introduction to the New Testament focuses on historical questions dealing with authorship, date, sources, purpose, destination, and so forth, ensuring that the New Testament books will be accurately understood within historical settings. For each New Testament document, the authors also provide a substantial summary of the book''s content, discuss the book''s theological contribution to the overall canon, and give an account of current studies on the book, including recent literary and social-science approaches to interpretation. This second edition reflects significant revision and expansion from the original, making this highly acclaimed text even more valuable. A new chapter provides a historical survey examining Bible study method through the ages. The chapter on Paul has been expanded to include an analysis of debates on the “new perspectiveTrade Review'...highly recommended. With its very careful, keenly nuanced, and extensively researched discussions, it may well be considered special in a way not originally intended by its authors. It deserves to be read not just by students but by all scholars of the New Testament.' * Review of Biblical Literature *Table of ContentsContents Preface...9 Abbreviations...13 1. Thinking about the Study of the New Testament...23 2. The Synoptic Gospels....77 3. Matthew....134 4. Mark....169 5. Luke...198 6. John...225 7. Acts...285 8. New Testament Letters...331 9. Paul: Apostle and Theologian...354 10. Romans...391 11. 1 and 2 Corinthians....415 12. Galatians...456 13. Ephesians....479 14. Philippians....498 15. Colossians...516 16. 1 and 2Thessalonians...532 17. The Pastoral Epistles...554 18. Philemon...588 19. Hebrews....596 20. James...619 21. 1 Peter...636 22. 2 Peter...654 23. 1, 2, 3 John...669 24. Jude....688 25. Revelation...697 26. The New Testament Canon...726 Scripture Index...744 Name Index...758 Subject Index...765
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David C Cook Publishing Company Be Joyful Philippians
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Hackett Publishing Co, Inc Confessions
Book Synopsis"Williams's masterful translation satisfies (at last!) a long-standing need. There are lots of good translations of Augustine's great work, but until now we have been forced to choose between those that strive to replicate in English something of the majesty and beauty of Augustine's Latin style and those that opt instead to convey the careful precision of his philosophical terminology and argumentation. Finally, Williams has succeeded in capturing both sides of Augustine’s mind in a richly evocative, impeccably reliable, elegantly readable presentation of one of the most impressive achievements in Western thought—Augustine's Confessions." —Scott MacDonald, Professor of Philosophy and Norma K. Regan Professor in Christian Studies, Cornell UniversityTrade Review"A major new translation of what is no doubt Augustine's best known and most influential work. There are many good translations of the Confessions, but this is the first one to be carefully sensitive to the philosophical nuances of Augustine's text. The careful yet readable translation is accompanied by an informative and thoughtful Introduction, ample notes, and appendices." —Paul Vincent Spade, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, Indiana University, Bloomington"The best overall translation of Augustine's Confessions to date. . . . Williams captures the immediacy of Augustine's prayer, the playfulness of his language, and (without striving too hard) the properly elevated poetry of the text. As priest and philosopher and an Anglican with a good sense of English, Williams understands Augustine from the inside. For the foreseeable future, this will be my go-to translation for the Confessions." —Jared Ortiz, Hope College, in Catholic World Report"The best translators of Augustine's Confessions are not rivals of one another, but comrades and co-conspirators. They have a worthy friend in Thomas Williams, whose frank, graceful, wise, thoughtfully annotated English rendering is a brand new revelation of the power and beauty of Augustine's scripturally infused philosophical prose.” —Carol Zaleski, Professor of World Religions, Smith College"It might be wondered why we need yet another translation of Augustine's Confessions, when so many fine and mellifluous ones already exist. But Thomas Williams supplies a compelling answer in his Introduction to this volume: nowhere else will the philosopher reading Augustine find complete consistency in the translation of key words in Augustine's armoury, vital for understanding his distinctive views about the self and God; and nowhere else is the reader guided so accurately to Augustine's biblical sources, yet with full clarification of the creative freedom with which he uses them. This is a masterly achievement, and will from now on be my own favoured translation for teaching and philosophical reflection." —Sarah Coakley, University of Cambridge and Australian Catholic University, Melbourne"Williams is the one I’d hand to an Augustine newcomer. In both its lyrical prose and its excellent, spiritually rich apparatus you can feel Williams's teaching experience. . . . [A] surprisingly necessary new Confessions." —Eve Tushnet, in The University Bookman"A model of the translator's art. Williams's Confessions, accurate to the nuance, is as perfect a mirror of Augustine's Latin text as the English language will allow." —Stanley Lombardo, Professor Emeritus of Classics, University of Kansas"For courses in universities and seminaries that approach the Confessions as a spiritual or philosophical text, this is now the translation to use."—Ray Van Dam, University of Michigan, in Speculum
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Thomas Nelson Publishers The Little Book of Where to Find It in the Bible
Book SynopsisHave you ever tried to find a Scripture passage related to a specific topic? Maybe you wanted to know what the Bible says about ambition, crowds, fashion, fast food, or even procrastination. With over 3,700 different subjects, circumstances, and situations The Little Book of Where to Find It in the Bible is a pocket-sized index of quick discovery.This Bible reference tool corresponds with most Bible translations including the NKJV, KJV, and NIV. Inside this travel-sized format, you''ll find: A-Z listing of topics in a common-sense organizational format. Over 3,700 different topics that directly connect contemporary issues, 21st-century topics, subjects, and circumstances to Bible passages. The Little Book of Where to Find It in the Bible is great for: brand-new Christians or decades-long believers. traveling or as an on-the-go reference. personal study, teaching, and sermon preparatio
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Thomas Nelson Publishers The Great Disappearance
Book SynopsisAmidst all the pain and heartbreak that we face, is there real hope for those who follow Jesus?
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Thomas Nelson Publishers Uncommon Ground
Book SynopsisHow can Christians today interact with those around them in a way that shows respect to those whose beliefs are radically different but that also remains faithful to the gospel? Join bestselling author Timothy Keller and legal scholar John Inazu as they bring together illuminating stories to answer this vital question.In Uncommon Ground, Keller and Inazu bring together a thrilling range of artists, thinkers, and leaders to provide a guide to living faithfully in a divided world, including: Lecrae, a recording artist, songwriter, and record producer Claude Richard Alexander Jr., senior pastor of The Park Church in Charlotte, North Carolina Rudy Carrasco, a program officer for the Murdock Charitable Trust Sara Groves, a singer and songwriter Shirley V. Hoogstra, president of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities Kristen Deede Johnson, a professor of theology and Christian formation a
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Zondervan Understanding Spiritual Gifts
Book SynopsisWhat are spiritual gifts?Storms has spent several decades teaching on the topic of the spiritual gifts and equipping believers in the faithful practice of God''s gifts. Yet there remains a great deal of confusion about the nature of the gifts and how they best function in the body of Christ.In this comprehensive guide to the spiritual gifts, Storms addresses the many bizarre and misleading interpretations while confronting the tendency to downplay the urgency of spiritual gifts for Christian living and ministry. He explains how spiritual gifts--both the more miraculous and the everyday--are given to build up the body of Christ.God has graciously provided these manifestations of the Spirit so that believers might encourage, edify, strengthen, instruct, and console one another, all with a view to an ever-increasing, incremental transformation into the image of Jesus Christ. Throughout this guide, Sam Storms unpacks the glorious truth that theTrade Review'If you are wanting an introduction to the gifts of the Holy Spirit, this book is for you. If you are already knowledgeable in the gifts of the Spirit, this is the book for you as well. It is a source book for the seasoned Christian. You should secure extra copies to give away. No one is more able to produce a balanced book like this than Dr. Sam Storms. With a solid background in the Word and the Spirit, he has written a book that will be edifying and God-honoring.' * R. T. Kendall, minister of Westminster Chapel (1977–2002) *'One drop of strength from the Divine Helper is better than a lifetime of committee meetings, strategy sessions, and building programs. Apart from the power of the Holy Spirit, we do not have what it takes to love people and lead them to Christ. Yet, because of the Spirit's power, we have everything we need! Many Christians, however, are confused. We wonder how to have a relationship with the Spirit. Are the gifts of the Spirit for our time? For my life? If so, how do I access and use them? These are essential questions in these last days. For that reason, this book is a timely resource. Sam Storms writes with the heart of a pastor and the skill of a scholar. His preparation is impressively thorough and detailed. This book will serve as a go-to tool for all of us who seek to walk in the Spirit.' * Max Lucado, pastor and bestselling author *'Sam Storms has given the body of Christ a gift in Understanding Spiritual Gifts. This is, without doubt, the best book I have ever read on the subject. Sam brings clarity to this often-misunderstood subject, awakening us to the necessity of spiritual gifts in order to live the fruitful lives God has designed for us, and to fulfill the mission he has assigned to us. It is time for the body of Christ to function as a whole, healthy, and strong body, which is impossible without the operation of the spiritual gifts given to us by God. This is a book for this hour.' * Christine Caine, founder of A21 and Propel Women *'Sam Storms has written the most comprehensive book on spiritual gifts I have ever seen. I can't think of a question about the gifts that he does not address. And his answers are based on the simple statements of Scripture, not preconceived theories about the gifts. Although Sam is a scholar, this book is not a scholarly, theoretical examination of spiritual gifts. It is an eloquent, easy-to-read, practical explanation of each of the twenty-one spiritual gifts and why they are essential for the spiritual health of the church. Sam will help you discover your gift and learn how to use it effectively.' * Jack Deere, author of Why I Am Still Surprised by the Power of the Spirit *'Thank you, Sam Storms; you've done it again. You have written an important book that addresses a crucially important and practical subject that the Holy Spirit is emphasizing today. With the mind of a scholar and the heart of a pastor and as a radical lover of Jesus, my dear friend Sam Storms has written a truly comprehensive guide to the subject of spiritual gifts. I can't think of a biblical text he doesn't explain or a controversial question he doesn't seek to answer. He is fearless and tireless in this because he wants to empower and equip people to walk in their full inheritance in the Holy Spirit. You may not agree with Sam's view on everything pertaining to gifts of the Spirit, but I promise you will be challenged, encouraged, and informed by his book. And I assure you that you will get a lot of Bible! The people of God are desperately in need of a consistent experience of the power of God, and the primary way God has provided for this is through the many gifts the Spirit empowers. I can't recommend this book too highly.' * Mike Bickle, International House of Prayer, Kansas City *'When the opening sentence of the first chapter of this book is 'Christianity is inescapably supernatural,' readers are immediately alerted to the necessity--not the luxury, not the option--of the presence, empowerment, and gifts of the Holy Spirit. Who better than Sam Storms to walk us through this essential subject? With constant reference to Scripture, Sam tackles such pressing matters as desiring and praying for spiritual gifts in the light of God's sovereignty, and how to discover one's gift(s). And he does not shy away from controversial topics such as continuationism vs. cessationism, the nature of speaking in tongues and its related gift of interpretation, and whether there are still apostles today. From a continuationist, Calvinist perspective on spiritual gifts and in a way that shuns irresponsible (mis) representations of other viewpoints, Understanding Spiritual Gifts will certainly be the standard work for years to come.' * Gregg R. Allison, professor of Christian Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary *
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The History Press Ltd Shakespeares Christmas
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Catholic Truth Society A Catholic Prayer Book
Book SynopsisChristian prayer is always an encounter with God. Drawing from a rich treasury of prayer spanning the Old Testament, the Fathers of the Church and the great saints of the Middle Ages, down to more recent times, this newly edited collection will help those seeking a fuller prayer life. Often too unsure to know how to pray for ourselves, the Holy Spirit helps us in our prayer as we bring our needs before the Father. Contains a wide variety of prayers to accompany us through the day, with well known Catholic devotions, suited to both private and shared settings.
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Crossway Books This Momentary Marriage
Book SynopsisReflecting on forty years of matrimony, John Piper exalts the biblical meaning of marriage over its emotion, exhorting couples to keep their covenant as a display of Christ's covenant-keeping love for the church. Now available in paperback.
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Zondervan Say Yes
Book SynopsisSay Yes gives you the mental and spiritual practices you need to enjoy your life again--and bring greater fullness than you could imagine before.My life doesn''t look anything like I wanted it to. How do I even keep going? When the dreams for our life die, our vision of who we hoped to become often dies too. That''s when The Voice of Giving Up appears.Visual artist and spiritual director Scott Erickson has had long midnight conversations with The Voice of Giving Up, and he knows how anxiety and depression make The Voice especially loud. But he''s discovered that our darkest moments are sometimes doorways to a deeper, more joy-filled journey of recovering who we are, why we''re here, and why the future bursts with possibilities if we are willing to say yes to life''s brightest gifts.In Say Yes, Scott helps you learn how to reawaken your deepest desires, disempower your greatest fears, and identify the d
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Thomas Nelson Publishers What Happened at the Cross
Book SynopsisThe cross of Christ towers over 2,000 years of history. What happened on that hill called Calvary? In this compilation of his life''s work, Billy Graham explains what Jesus accomplished on the day of his death, the meaning of his sacrifice, where he is now, the price of victory, and how to live with hope.It’s almost impossible to find one of Billy Graham’s sermons that didn’t focus on the incredible events that happened over 2,000 years ago on Mount Calvary, and that’s because he centered his life and ministry around its message. In this special collection of the beloved evangelist''s inspiring messages on the cross, discover simple yet profound truths that will change your life.This one-of-a-kind message includes: An exclusive foreword from Franklin Graham and afterword by Will Graham More than 40 bonus pages of Scripture references pointing readers to what God''s Word says about the cross and salvation<
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Crossway Books Justification
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Mary Magdalene
Book SynopsisDiane Apostolos-Cappadona is Professor Emerita of Religious Art and Cultural History and Haub Director in the Catholic Studies Program, Georgetown University, USA.Trade ReviewBoth biblical scholars and general readers can benefit from Mary Magdalene: A Visual History, as it is simultaneously accessible and engaging. ... could easily be used to great benefit for anyone teaching or preaching the Gospels * Bulletin for Biblical Research *Mary Magdalene has long deserved the extended gaze of a good art critic. Diane Apostolos-Cappadona … takes us, very ably and learnedly, through the 2,000–year history of her visual representations. -- Michael Glover * The Tablet *Diane Apostolos-Cappadona’s concise art historical account of the Magdalene charts her transformations and offers a guide to the motifs associated with her various manifestations … Apostolos-Cappadona leads our eye to her, illuminating Mary Magdalene as a more distinct figure. -- Hettie Judah * Art Quarterly *Apostolos-Cappadona’s engaging and intelligent appraisal of artistic interpretation reminds the reader that the Magdalene is a subject that matters still. -- Siobhan Jolley * The Art Newspaper *This is a lavishly illustrated, informative survey of how 2,000 years of Christian history has curated the memory of Mary Magdalene … There is much here that will inform. -- John Woods * Inspire *… a visual feast of one hundred and thirty eight images of Mary Magdalene from the very earliest of 240 AD to the present. The author notes the transformations in Mary Magdalene’s imagery in response to changes in ‘cultural and theological perceptions’ over the centuries and adds a comprehensive scholarly discussion of written records. The result is this fascinating book. -- Mary Sokol * New Directions *It is made for those who wish to experience a wonderful immersion into the power of art to portray a person in all of their complexity. * Women's Alliance For Theology, Ethics And Ritual *Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through faculty. * Choice *Informative and fascinating. . . . Filled with good spiritual art and lessons. . . . [A] delightful history of this figure in literature, devotion, and art. . . . [Apostolos-Cappadona] uses gorgeous images (65 total) and sensitive artistic and literary readings to show how Mary Magdalene was understood and represented throughout the history of the Church. * Catholic World Report *[A] lovely work. . . . Made for those who wish to experience a wonderful immersion into the power of art to portray a person in all of their complexity. * Women's Alliance for Theology, Ethics, and Ritual *Diane Apostolos-Cappadona excellently demonstrates the essential nature of the visual in understanding the multiplicity of Mary Magdalene. Where do all her contrasting images come from? This wonderfully accessible and beautifully illustrated book takes you on a thoroughly-researched journey to find out. * Lieke Wijnia, University College Utrecht, the Netherlands *This is a wonderful book, written by a real expert in the field. It represents a lifetime of studying images of the Magdalene, and manifests deep reflection not only about cultural history but also the changing dimensions of spirituality and devotion. We are presented with a ‘Magdalene mosaic’ that allows readers to gain a rich appreciation of both the iconography of the Magdalene but also her shifting significance. * Joan E. Taylor , King’s College London, UK *This beautiful book is the achievement of a scholar who not only comprehends her subject thoroughly, but is passionate about it. Every chapter is a rich and meticulously crafted compilation of texts, artworks, traditions, and lived practices. When brought together, they capture the complex character of Mary Magdalene whose multifaceted and often contradictory representations are simultaneously true and false, but, most of all, incomplete without the others. A brilliant achievement! * Robin Jensen, University of Notre Dame, USA *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Preface: A Perilous Journey Acknowledgments Introduction Part One: Mary Magdalene: Toward A Visual History 1. Scripture Sources 2. Patristic Sources 3. Eastern Christian Narratives and Traditions 4. Western Christian Narratives and Traditions 5. Symbols and Devotions 6. Mary Magdalene through Christian Art 7. Coda Part Two: Selected Motifs 8. Sinner/Seductress 9. Penitent 10. Anointer 11. Weeper 12. Witness 13. Preacher 14. Contemplative 15. Reader 16. Patron 17. Feminist Icon Afterword: A Reflection on Exhibitions Select Bibliography Index
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Christian Focus Publications Ltd Knowing And Growing in Assurance of Faith
Book SynopsisIn his 100th work, Joel Beeke writes on the power and beauty of true, secure assurance of faith: the heartfelt conviction that one belongs to Christ through faith and will enjoy everlasting salvation. This title opens up Dr. Beeke’s expertise and learning for anyone ‘trapped in a background of easy believism or trapped in the opposite fear of assurance being the certain mark of being presumptuous and so crushing the young shoots of hope and assurance as they appear.’Trade ReviewHere is a book that every person should read, whether they are a believer or an unbeliever. Joel Beeke has once again done a masterful job of presenting a thorough biblical case on this important subject. -- Steven J. Lawson (President, OnePassion Ministries and Professor of Preaching,The Master’s Seminary, Sun Valley, California)Here in this book, with perspicuity and simplicity, and informed by a lifetime of reflection and study of this subject, Dr Beeke lays out the New Testament witness that so thrilled the hearts of the Reformers and our Evangelical forebears. I highly recommend it. -- Michael A. G. Haykin (Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky)Here is a book that will bring comforting peace, thrilling joy, and a defiant hope to the heart of any child of God battered by waves of unbelief in the high seas of life. Read it and be blessed! -- Conrad Mbewe (Pastor, Kabwata Baptist Church, Kabwata, Zambia; Founding Chancellor, African Christian University, Lusaka, Zambia)I'm delighted to see this book make Dr. Beeke's expertise more widely accessible, and hope that many more will now benefit from it as I did. To be fruitful, healthy and happy in Christ, Christians need to know the truths laid out for us here. -- Michael Reeves (President and Professor of Theology, Union School of Theology, Bridgend, Wales)As one who has personally benefitted from Dr. Beeke's teaching on assurance over the years, I'm delighted that the mature fruit of his thinking, writing, and speaking about this vital topic is now being made more available and accessible in this simple guide to such a profound and practical subject. May many discover through these pages, "I am His, and He is mine." -- David Murray (Senior Pastor, First Byron CRC, Byron Center, Michigan and author of ‘The StoryChanger’ and ‘Jesus on Every Page’)
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Christian Focus Publications Ltd God’s Way of Holiness: Growing in Grace by
Book SynopsisFrom the preface: The way of peace and the way of holiness lie side by side, or rather, they are one. That which bestows the one imparts the other; and he who takes the one takes the other also. The Spirit of peace is the Spirit of holiness. The God of peace is the God of holiness. In the companion work to his book God’s Way of Peace, Horatius Bonar shows us that a life that has been saved is a life that is holy. The Spirit of God works in us to make us holy. The saving work of Christ on the cross has given us the victory over sin, but while we are on this earth we battle on. Read and be encouraged.Trade ReviewWith brevity and modernity of phrase, Bonar sets forth the classical, and truly biblical, perspective on sanctification. And as such, it is of tremendous value today, for ours is a day when the pursuit of holiness is not so much disputed as forgotten. So, read and follow in the holy paths laid out here! -- Michael A. G. Haykin (Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky)A timeless and eloquent gem in authentic, biblical spirituality. Bonar reminds us we have been saved for holiness. This short treatise is a treasure as valuable as Luther’s ‘Freedom of the Christian’ and Calvin’s ‘The Christian Life’. -- Natalie Brand (Bible teacher and author of ‘Priscilla, Where Are You? A Call to Joyful Theology’)
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Faithlife Corporation The Apostolic Fathers
Book SynopsisA fresh, modern translation of key works of the apostolic fathers.The "Apostolic Fathers" wrote what has become some of the most important literature in the early church--letters and epistolary documents, homilies and theological tracts, documents on church order, and apocalyptic literature. In fact, some texts came close to inclusion in the New Testament canon. These translations by Rick Brannan are perfect for use by students, scholars, and everyday Christians interested in these treasures of the early church.Lexham Classics are beautifully typeset new editions of classic works. Each book has been carefully transcribed or translated from the original texts, ensuring an accurate representation of the writing as the author intended it to be read.This volume includes:The First Letter of Clement to the CorinthiansThe Second Letter of Clement to the CorinthiansIgnatius to the EphesiansIgnatius to the MagnesiansIgnatius to the TralliansIgnatius to the RomansIgnatius to the PhiladelphiansIgnatius to the SmyrnaeansIgnatius to PolycarpPolycarp to the PhilippiansThe Didache (The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles)Epistle of BarnabasThe Shepherd of HermasThe Martyrdom of Saint Polycarp (by the Bishop of Smyrna)Epistle to Diognetus
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Thomas Nelson Publishers Restoration Year
Book SynopsisWe all need to believe that our lives can be better, our relationships can be smoother, and our futures are bright. This 365-day devotional by bestselling author John Eldredge will guide you on a year of restoration. Find your hope ignited as you learn how to refuel relationships, renew your joy in living, and re-create a passion for your Creator.
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SPCK Publishing The Wisdom Pattern
Book SynopsisThe Wisdom Pattern is Richard Rohr at his best, providing Christians reflections on classic themes to offer hope to the world today.Trade Review[In] energetic conversational style with rich, quotable pearls on every page . . . Rohr articulates the wisdom pattern that encapsulates the Pascal mystery of hope. * Tui Motu Magazine on THE WISDOM PATTERN *Here Fr Richard helps us to see and hear Jesus of Nazareth in what he taught, what he did and who he is - the loving, liberating and life-giving expression and presence of God. -- Bishop Michael Curry on THE UNIVERSAL CHRISTFinding the sweet spot where contemporary science meets ancient mysticism, and theology meets poetry, The Divine Dance sketches a beautiful choreography for a life well-lived. -- Bono, U2 on THE DIVINE DANCERichard Rohr has given us a perfect guide to what he calls the "further journey," a voyage into the mystery and beauty of healthy spiritual maturity. -- Mehmet Oz, M.D., host of the 'Dr. Oz Show' on FALLING UPWARDRichard Rohr continues to guide us to greater wholeness . . . especially those who struggle with issues of brokenness and seek transformation. * National Catholic Reporter on BREATHING UNDER WATER *
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David C Cook Publishing Company Ht Really Love Your Child
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Thomas Nelson Publishers Pocket Prayers for Teachers
Book SynopsisDo you know a Teacher who you’d like to encourage?All the way from coloring inside the lines to calculus, teachers have given us the tools to thrive. Where would we be without them? But a teacher’s job is often a difficult one. Sometimes anxiety and exhaustion become the norm. For those in need of a little peace and renewal, Max Lucado points to the Teacher who offered just that. Suited for gift-giving and written especially for those special people who inspire our students, Pocket Prayers for Teachers contains Prayers for Inspiration and Encouragement Prayers for Clarity and Creativity Prayers for Love and Patience Prayers for Peace and Protection Prayers for Integrity and Grace Prayers for Strength and Endurance Today, lift the spirits of your favorite teacher.
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The University of Chicago Press Christianity Social Tolerance and Homosexuality
Book SynopsisJohn Boswell's National Book Award-winning study of the history of attitudes toward homosexuality in the early Christian West was a groundbreaking work that challenged preconceptions about the Church's past relationship to its gay members-among them priests, bishops, and even saints-when it was first published thirty-five years ago. The historical breadth of Boswell's research (from the Greeks to Aquinas) and the variety of sources consulted make this one of the most extensive treatments of any single aspect of Western social history. Now in this thirty-fifth anniversary edition with a new foreword by leading queer and religious studies scholar Mark D. Jordan, Christianity, Social Tolerance, and Homosexuality is still fiercely relevant. This landmark book helped form the disciplines of gay and gender studies, and it continues to illuminate the origins and operations of intolerance as a social force.
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Oxford University Press Jesus A Very Short Introduction Very Short
Book SynopsisTwo billion people today identify as Christians, with the implication that Jesus is the focus of their relationship with God, and their way of living in the world. Such followers of Jesus are now more numerous and make up a greater proportion of the world''s population than ever before. Despite its decline in the West, Christianity is rapidly increasing in areas such as Africa and China. Richard Bauckham explores the historical figure of Jesus, evaluating the sources and concluding that they provide us with good historical evidence for his life and teaching. In order to place Jesus in his proper historical context, as a Jew from Galilee in the early first century of our era, Bauckham looks at Jewish religion and society in the land of Israel under Roman rule. He explores Jesus'' symbolic practices as well as his teachings, looks at his public career and emphasises how his actions, such as healing and his association with notorious sinners, were just as important as his words.Bauckham shows that Jesus was devoted to the God of Israel, with a special focus on God''s fatherly love and compassion, and like every Jewish teacher he expounded the Torah, but did so in his own distinctive way. With a discussion about the way Jesus understood himself and what finally led to his death as a criminal on a Roman cross, he concludes by considering the significance Jesus has come to have for Christian faith worldwide.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Trade ReviewBalanced scholarly insight. * The Furrow *Where the book soars is in Bauckman's introduction to Jesus as a historical figure ... there is a very good possibility that this becomes a standard text in university courses on Jesus and Christianity * Anthony Le Donne, Theology Magazine *This book is a very good introduction to Jesus as portrayed in the New Testament, with an impressive amount of scholarship in small space, that sheds light on some of the texts and stories which are often read with little appreciation of their contextual richness. * Alan Sage, Literature and Theology *Bauckman offers a fresh and significantly new methodological angle on the life, ministry and portrayals of Jesus in the four canonical Gospels. ... Chapter by chapter Bauckman's methodological lens sheds new light on a variety of themes and topics in the Gospels. ... I find it difficult to come up with substantial criticism of this book. * Frederik Mulder, Churchman *Table of ContentsPreface ; 1. A universal icon ; 2. The sources ; 3. Jesus in his first-century context ; 4. Enacting the kingdom of God ; 5. Teaching the kingdom of God ; 6. A question of identity ; 7. Death and a new beginning ; 8. Jesus in Christian faith
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HarperChristian Resources Created to Dream Bible Study Guide plus Streaming
Book SynopsisGod''s Dream for Your Life Awaits You.A great dream is a statement of faith. Whether you dream of creating something beautiful or accomplishing something incredible, your dream is the first step God uses to develop your spiritual maturity and change your life. The Bible is full of stories of people whose God-given dreams became reality—but to get there, they had to take a journey of faith.In this 6-session video Bible Study (streaming code included), Rick Warren reveals how God uses six phases to develop your spiritual maturity while fulfilling the dreams God gives you.Sessions and video run times: How Faith and Dreaming Are Connected (25:30) Discovering God’s Dream for You (25:30) Making Wise Decisions (22:00) Persisting Through Delays (24:00) Dealing with Difficulties (28:00) From Dead Ends to Deliverance (25:30) This study guide ha
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Around the Year with Emmet Fox
Book SynopsisNourish Your Soul 365 Days a YearThis collection of 365 daily meditations captures the essence of a great spiritual leader—one who has influenced millions with his dynamic message of the power of positive thinking. Each devotion in Around the Year with Emmet Fox works to remind us that our thoughts shape our reality, and helps us access the strength to overcome sorrows, frustrations, and challenges in our daily lives. The keen insights captured here speak as freshly to the everyday needs of humanity as they did the day Fox first wrote them.
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John Murray Press Generous Justice
Book SynopsisBestselling author of THE REASON FOR GOD Timothy Keller returns with his most provocative and illuminating message yet.Trade Review'A C.S. Lewis for the 21st century' * Newsweek *Tim Keller's ministry in New York City is leading a generation of seekers and skeptics toward belief in God. I thank God for him. * Billy Graham *This is the book I give to all my friends who are serious spiritual seekers or skeptics. * Rick Warren, author of The Purpose Driven Life, on THE REASON FOR GOD *
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John Murray Press A New Kind of Christianity
Book SynopsisWhat is the overarching storyline of the Bible?Is God violent? What is the Gospel?Can we find a way to address sexuality without fighting about it? At the opening of the twenty-first century, Christianity in the West is more fractured and beleaguered than ever. Groundbreaking author Brian McLaren suggests that if we are to get beyond doctrinal statements towards the life to the full that Jesus promised us, we need new paradigms for thinking and believing - and he invites us on a radical quest for a new kind of faith. Using ten key questions, McLaren boldly proposes what a future Christianity could look like. Radical yet orthodox, outspoken yet generous. This is a wise, compassionate book for all who are looking for an authentic, loving faith.Trade ReviewBrian's writing is brave and honest, vulnerable and courageous, disturbing and unsettling, reassuring and hopeful. Every now and then you come across a book you've been waiting for. A NEW KIND OF CHRISTIANITY is that book. * Steve Chalke MBE, Founder of Oasis Global *McLaren's A NEW KIND OF CHRISTIANITY is in every way, a dispatch from the front, it is also a love-letter of sorts - a love letter from an affectionate, but seasoned pastor to those who would dare to believe, worship and serve not only now, but also beyond now, into the roiling, churning decades ahead. * Phyllis Tickle, author of The Great Emergence *I managed to miss train stops twice while reading Brian's book! A sure sign it had me gripped. Brian lays out ten questions that a lot of people are asking about Christianity, on things like the Bible, sexuality, Jesus, the gospel, church and the future, and in his relaxed style probes them in a way that often reframes the question. The most important thing about A NEW KIND OF CHRISTIANITY is that it lays open a space where asking questions and talking about them is a good thing to do, and not something to be afraid of; it's a book that shows that asking questions is often accompanied by passionate faith. * Jonny Baker *
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SPCK Publishing John for Everyone Part 1 chapters 110
Book SynopsisEach short passage of the Bible text (in Tom Wright's own translation) is followed by a discussion with background information. The series is suitable for personal or group use. The format makes it appropriate also for daily study.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Listen to Your Life
Book SynopsisDaily meditations taken from the works of an acclaimed novelist, essayist, and preacher who has articulated what he sees with a freshness and clarity and energy that hails our stultified imaginations.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Mathematics Through the Eyes of Faith
Book SynopsisIna new addition to the groundbreaking “Through the Eyes of Faith” series, thenation’s top Christian professors approach mathematics from a Christianperspective. Co-sponsored by the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities,Mathematics Through the Eyes of Faith addresses the Christianstudent’s need to bring science into accord with faith. This deeply insightfuland penetrating exploration of secular scholarship and spiritual pedagogydemonstrates how the discipline of mathematics penetrates the very core issuesof human existence, and illustrates how math contributes to the construction ofa consistent Christian worldview.
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Zondervan Proverbs
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Edinburgh University Press Mission Race and Colonialism in Malawi
Book SynopsisA fresh assessment of how mission, race and colonialism intersected in the life of Scottish missionary Alexander Hetherwick, leader of Blantyre Mission in Malawi from 1898 to 1928.
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HarperChristian Resources Life Lessons from 1 Samuel
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Faber & Faber The Philokalia The Complete Text Compiled by St
Book SynopsisThe Philokalia is a collection of texts written between the fourth and the fifteenth centuries by spiritual masters of the Orthodox Christian tradition. The second volume consists mainly of writings from the seventh century, in particular by St Maximus the Confessor, the greater part of which has never before been translated into English.
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Moody Publishers New Ungers Bible Dictionary The
Book Synopsis Unger?s Bible Dictionary has been one of the bestselling Bible dictionaries on the market since its introduction in 1957.Now this time-honored classic is more valuable than ever. Updated and expanded by respected Bible authorities including R.K. Harrison, Howard F. Vos, and Cyril J. Barber, The New Unger?s Bible Dictionary is packed with the most current scholarship.More than 67,000 entries are supplemented with detailed essays, colorful photography and maps, and dozens of charts and illustrations to enhance your understanding of God?s Word. Although this volume is based on the New American Standard, extensive cross-referencing makes it useful with all major Bible translations, including the New International, King James, and New King James versions.
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