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Book SynopsisYour greatest regret at the end of your life will be the lions you didn''t chase. You will look back longingly on risks not taken, opportunities not seized, and dreams not pursued. Stop running away from what scares you most and start chasing the God-ordained opportunities that cross your path. In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day is inspired by one of the most obscure yet courageous acts recorded in Scripture, a blessed and audacious act that left no regrets: “Benaiah chased a lion down into a pit. Then, despite the snow and slippery ground, he caught the lion and killed it” (2 Samuel 23:20 -21). Unleash the lion chaser within! #InAPit“Mark has become one of the most important voices for a new generation. Anything he touches changes lives. Read this book and you’ll see what I mean.”  — Craig Groeschel, pastor of Life.Church, author of Chazown and Dare to Drop the Pose“As a leader and teacher, Mark Batterson brings imagination, energy, and insight. I appreciate his willingness to take bold risks and go to extraordinary lengths to reach our culture with a message that is truly relevant.”  — Ed Young, senior pastor, Fellowship Church“Don’t settle for a normal life. Conquer your fears, accept His anointing, jump into that pit, chase the lion, and watch God’s Kingdom come in amazing ways.”  — Christine Caine, founder of Propel Women, author of Unashamed

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Book SynopsisThis beautiful hardcover edition of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Devotional Stories for Mothers and Grandmothers makes a great gift for yourself or someone you love. Enjoy these 101 unique, daily devotions, each with with scripture, a true story, and a custom-written prayer! Enjoy 101 daily Christian devotions to comfort, encourage, and inspire you through the ups and downs of your life. Each devotion has a beautiful story that illustrates an inspirational Bible passage, followed by an original, personal prayer. There is an inspirational foreword from Lisa Welchel, best known for her long standing role as "Blair" in the television series, The Facts of Life, and this special hardcover, gift edition includes two bonus devotions!In the Chicken Soup for the Soul tradition, mothers and grandmothers from all walks of life and all ages share their personal experiences with you — stories of friendship, faith, and comfort that affirm God’s unconditional love and His wisdom. Find encouragement, solace, and strength in these real stories from real women. You will laugh, cry, sympathize, and feel re-energized and ready for each new day. Chicken Soup for the Soul books are 100% made in the USA.

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Book SynopsisTimeless Wisdom for Everyday LivingRuining your life is easy, but living well takes practice. Practice and wisdom. You supply the practice, and The Message of Proverbs will supply the wisdom.This slim, small booklet is ready to go with youin your bag, briefcase, purse, or pocket. Whatever situation you are facing today, The Message of Proverbs offers you the wisdom you need to see your circumstances in a new light.Wherever you are in life, open The Message of Proverbs to find direction for your next step.

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Book SynopsisA definitive look at how church music is changing in the 21st century.There is no lack of resources for the church musician focusing on particular skills or repertoire. But this is the first collection of essays created specifically for musicians working in parish ministry that imagines how those vocations will change along with the evolving church. Ponder Anew chronicles the rapid changes in the church music landscape in the last 20 years including the role of technology, education, relationships with clergy and choristers, and cultural presumptions. Contributors are parish musicians, professors, clergy, and bishops.Trade Review"...the collection offers a welcome invitation, as we engage with a 'new normal,' to 'ponder anew,' to take fresh stock of our aims and assumptions, and to approach this new phase of our professional life from a place of openness, still anchored in what has always been our rock: '…what the Almighty can do.'"—The Journal of the Association of Anglican Musicians“Jessica Nelson masterfully achieves that for which she is uniquely gifted: hosting an honest and faithful conversation about music-making in the Church today so that, together, we might Ponder Anew the musical vocation. Pull up a chair and join her.”—Thomas Alexander, member of the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music“Through diverse and relatable voices, Jessica Nelson’s conversations depict the lineage of church music as a dynamic thread founded upon experience and relationships. This collection is an essential resource for those at any stage of their vocational life.”—Patrick Fennig, Executive Director, Association of Anglican Musicians“Ponder Anew is an incredibly extensive contemplation of the old as well as the new, by way of multifaceted realms of stories, interviews, and sermons, reaching back to Sarum principles and moving forward through liturgical interpretation differences.”—Thomas Pavlechko, composer, Director of Music at Christ the King Catholic Church in Dallas, TexasTable of ContentsForeword | The Rev. Dr. William Bradley Roberts Introduction | Jessica NelsonI. Essays1. How Can I Keep from Singing: On Music As Pastoral Care | The Rev. Jennifer M. Deaton2. Tablets and Technology: Liturgy and Music in the Information Age | David Sinden3. Story of Stories: The Language of Story in Song | The Rt. Rev. Deon Johnson4. You Will See Rare Beasts and Have Unique Adventures: Considering Again the Clergy/Musician Relationship | Jessica Nelson5. Celebrating One Another’s Way of Worship | Keith Tan6. A Shift in Tension: Leveraging Music Programs for Evangelism and Formation | Michael Smith7. Reckoning with the Anglican Inheritance: Stories from the Episcopal Chaplaincy at Harvard | The Rev. Rita T. Powell8. Colonialism in Church Music | Ellis MontesII. Conversations in Vocation1. Claim the High Calling: Conversations in Vocation2. Musicians in Bivocational MinistryIII. Sermons 1. A sermon preached by The Rev. Erika Takacs at the closing Eucharist of the 2013 Mississippi Conference on Church Music and Liturgy2. A sermon preached by The Rev. Erika Takacs at the closing Eucharist of the 2019 annual conference of the Association of Anglican Musicians3. “The Two Calls,” a sermon preached by The Rt. Rev. Eugene Taylor Sutton at the opening Eucharist of the 2014 annual conference of the Association of Anglican Musicians4. A sermon preached by The Rev. Canon Carl F. Turner at the 50th anniversary annual conference of the Association of Anglican Musicians5. A sermon preached in two parts by The Rev. Andrew Mead and The Rev. Canon John Andrew at the Requiem Eucharist for Gerre Hancock6. A sermon preached by The Rev. Dr. Katherine A. Grieb at the funeral of Ray Glover

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Book SynopsisA commemorative edition of the Book of Common Prayer for the 2024 General Convention.This commemorative edition for General Convention 2024 includes the complete Book of Common Prayer. Embossed with an elegant gold image of the official crest of the General Convention, the cover is soft and durable. The perfect memento from the 81st General Convention, this edition of the Book of Common Prayer is both comprehensive and convenient, incorporating the entire original text in an easy-to-read, pocket-sized format.

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Book SynopsisA guidebook for couples seeking to strengthen and heal their relationship and ultimately create a deep and meaningful spiritual connection that can grow endlessly.   A happy relationship is not guaranteed even if you are fortunate enough to find the right person.  A Soulful Marriage will help couples build a relationship where love and happiness can be ever-growing.  Not only for couples in distress, this inclusive book is for anyone that wants to strengthen their relationship with their partner. Dr. Rachel Glik has identified the core components of a lasting and fulfilling relationship and has created a framework to guide couples through a healing process.    The framework consists of four pillars, Responsibility, Growth, Priority, and Purpose, that couples move through building on the work of the previous pillar.  The premise is that couples must work on themselves first and understand their own needs and values before they can work on their partnerships. Finally, the author believes that once the couples have achieved a strong relationship, to continue to develop and grow they must find purpose both in the marriage and in their community—thereby achieving the soul in a soulful marriage.  The book is filled with exercises, activities, and quizzes, and takes the reader through self-diagnosis exercises and activities that couples can work on together to strengthen their bond.  

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Book SynopsisAn uplifting devotional for those seeking comfort and hope during the seasons of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. In this beautifully designed devotional, priest Robert Slocum offers heartwarming devotions for the seasons of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. From the miraculous conception of Jesus to the visit of the Magi, Joy to the World!explores the wonders of the God's coming into the world and how we can embrace the Incarnation in our everyday lifeeven 2,000 years after Jesus's birth. Each devotion comes bolstered with uplifting passages from scripture, thought-provoking questions, and soulful prayers to help us as we contemplate God's steadfast presence and love in our lives.

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Book SynopsisDo you have the leadership skills you need to solve problems, reach goals, and develop others? The COACH Model® is a radically different approach to leading people. Rather than provide answers, leaders ask questions to draw out what God has already put into others. ICF Professional Certified Coach and speaker Keith Webb teaches Christian leaders how to create powerful conversations to assist others to solve their own problems, reach goals, and develop their own leadership skills in the process. Whether leaders are working with employees, teenagers, or a colleague living in another city, they’ll find powerful tools and techniques to increase leadership effectiveness. Based on first-hand experience and taught around the world, The COACH Model for Christian Leaders is packed with stories and illustrations that bring the principles and practice to life and transform leaders’ conversations into powerful results.

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Book SynopsisThe King James Version has shaped the church, our worship, and our mother tongue for over 400 years. But what should we do with it today? The KJV beautifully rendered the Scriptures into the language of turn-of-the-seventeenth-century England. Even today the King James is the most widely read Bible in the United States. The rich cadence of its Elizabethan English is recognized even by non-Christians. But English has changed a great deal over the last 400 years--and in subtle ways that very few modern readers will recognize. In Authorized Mark L. Ward, Jr. shows what exclusive readers of the KJV are missing as they read God's word. In their introduction to the King James Bible, the translators tell us that Christians must "heare CHRIST speaking unto them in their mother tongue." In Authorized Mark Ward builds a case for the KJV translators' view that English Bible translations should be readable by what they called "the very vulgar" and what we would call "the man on the street."

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Book SynopsisThe Christian life is a life of growth. The gospel message is simple but not simplistic. Learning the gospel and its implications is a lifelong process, but modern evangelicals are often too focused on the moment of conversion while ignoring the ongoing work of sanctification. For John Wesley and George Whitefield, justification and sanctification were inseparable. In Born Again, Sean McGever maps Wesley's and Whitefield's theologies of conversion, reclaiming the connection between justification and sanctification. This study helps evangelicals reassess their thin understanding of conversion, leading to a rich and full picture of the ongoing work new Christians face.

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Book SynopsisInside the disciplined mind of John Stott Like many preachers, the great British evangelical leader John Stott was always looking for illustrations to include in his sermons and writings. Beginning in the 1940s and continuing until the early 2000s, when he came across something he thought he could use, he captured it on a note card, labeled it according to topic, and filed it away in his study. Editor Mark Meynell, who worked at All Souls Langham Place with Stott, has selected the best of these illustrations to be included in Pages from a Preacher's Notebook. Here we see Stott's fruitful and disciplined mind on display in hundreds of preaching notes and prayers on various subjects, all arranged topically. Whether you are a preacher or writer looking for a good idea, or an admirer of Stott who enjoys reading anything he writes, Pages from a Preacher's Notebook illuminates his careful working methods for the benefit of readers today.

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Book SynopsisFrom Noahs Flood to the imprisonment of Paul the Apostle and everything in between, come on a journey through Bible times. Each story listed below is told through the eyes of characters which you may or may not recognise, as they face decisions and experience life-changing encounters.The Gift: A lamb called Lucky discovers the most valuable treasure of all.Is This How It Ends? After the trauma of surviving a worldwide flood, how would you react when it starts to rain again?Burdens: A young boy must find a way to let go of the past and trust in a new hope and a new future. LMort de Lazarus: Step inside Lazarus tomb and watch him raised to life from the other side. Murder At My Feet: Eli has a choice ? obey his father and watch another die, or save a mans life and risk the rejection of his family.Claudia Procula: A recurring dream torments the wife of the most powerful Roman in Judea. Could it come true?My Brother''s Keeper: Joseph is responsible for wrecking his brother''s life. Will he ever forgive himself? From Noahs Flood to the imprisonment of Paul the Apostle and everything in between, come on a journey through Bible times. Each story listed below is told through the eyes of characters which you may or may not recognise, as they face decisions and experience life-changing encounters.The Gift: A lamb called Lucky discovers the most valuable treasure of all.Is This How It Ends? After the trauma of surviving a worldwide flood, how would you react when it starts to rain again?Burdens: A young boy must find a way to let go of the past and trust in a new hope and a new future.LMort de Lazarus: Step inside Lazarus tomb and watch him raised to life from the other side.Murder At My Feet: Eli has a choice obey his father and watch another die, or save a mans life and risk the rejection of his family.Claudia Procula: A recurring dream torments the wife of the most powerful Roman in Judea. Could it come true?My Brother''s Keeper: Joseph is responsible for wrecking his brother''s life. Will he ever forgive himself?

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Book SynopsisToo often we hide our true selves from the world behind masks we have carefully constructed, but this is not how God created us to be . Through her own personal story Claire Musters shows how it is possible to take off these masks and live a freer and more authentic life. Church can be the best but also the worst of places. Our faith needs community to survive but why do so many of us wear masks as soon as we step inside a church meeting of any type, hoping to show that we have everything 'together'? What creates a culture that makes us think we are supposed to behave in a certain way? Surely church should be a place of acceptance, love and freedom? So why do so many of us feel like we can't truly be ourselves? Claire Musters has been grappling with these questions ever since a painful and humbling situation forced her to remove her own mask. Taking off the Mask charts her own personal experience and provides lessons and pointers on how we too can find a more authentic way to live. Chapters include points for reflection to really help deal with issues that are raised in this sensitive, honest and ultimately hope filled book.

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Book SynopsisLike many things in life, the skill of good preaching is 95% perspiration and 5% inspiration. Alec Motyer’s guide is based on a multitude of sermons over many years of preaching in many different situations, a recipe to help you know your subject and to pull the pieces together into a winning sermon. Preaching is a privilege: let Alec help you reach out and make the best of the gifts God has given you. Trade ReviewGiven the content, readability and insights... this book is a "must" for preachers and for those who want to understand preaching and encourage preachers. -- Harry L. Reeder III ((1948 – 2023) Senior Pastor, Briarwood Presbyterian Church, Birmingham, Alabama)Alec's succinct and stirring treatise on preaching makes me wish wholeheartedly that I could start all over again-in that blessed privilege of preaching, praying and pastoring. -- Dale Ralph Davis (Respected Author and Old Testament Scholar)Alec Motyer has had a profound, formative influence on my preaching. In this book he puts his decades of wisdom on expository preaching at the reader's fingertips. This is as practical and Biblically solid a book on preaching as you can find today. -- Tim Keller ((1950 – 2023) Redeemer City to City)This refreshing guide, laced with excellent Biblical examples and astute observations from personal experience, will be a great read for preachers old and new, and I warmly commend it. -- Jonathan Lamb (Minister–at–large for Keswick Ministries, IFES Vice President, and former Director, Langham Preaching)This primer on preaching, Preaching? Simple Teaching on Simply Preaching, is one of the best there is, displaying the work of a master who knows his subject so well he can make it look 'simpler' than it is, and therefore less daunting. -- D. A. Carson (Emeritus Professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Illinois)I find it hard to imagine a more exciting book on preaching. It's the distilled wisdom of a veteran Old Testament scholar, full of wisdom and great outlines on scripture. It's ideal for both regular preachers and those just starting out. It's one of those books that will spawn sermon series in the reader's mind. -- Mark McDowellAlec Motyer is a man of the Bible... The book is very helpful to both the novice as well as the veteran preacher. I highly recommend the book. -- David Zadok... ought to be read by all preachers and prospective preachers and teachers alike... educational, engaging and encouraging. -- English Churchman... written with the twinkly wisdom of a true veteran. This is a practical and inspiring look at the subject of preaching... thought-provoking and challenging. -- Ichithus MagazineThis is an excellent book. Those who have recently started to preach should read it as soon as possible; it will help them avoid foolish mistakes and a lot of wasted time. Those who have been preaching for some time should also read it- while there is still time to do it better! -- Evangelical Times

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Book SynopsisThe second coming of Christ is a matter of sharp disagreement amongst Christians. Many hold to premillennialism: that Christ’s return will be followed by 1,000 years before the final judgement, a belief popularised in the popular Left Behind novels. However, premillennialism is not the only option for Christians. In this important new book, Sam Storms provides a biblical rationale for amillennialism; the belief that 1,000 years mentioned in the book of Revelation is symbolic with the emphasis being the King and his Kingdom. Trade Review"...the most helpful book on the various millennial views I have seen since W. J. Grier's The Momentous Event. His work is marked by careful exegesis of pertinent texts, and ranges widely and deeply in all of the relevant Scriptural passages dealing with the end of the age." -- Douglas F. Kelly (Professor of Theology Emeritus, Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, North Carolina)"Sam Storms' book, Kingdom Come: the Amillennial Alternative, is a substantial work on the viability of the Amillennial perspective on eschatology, including that of the Book of Revelation.....Even those who may disagree with Storms' Amillennial approach will definitely benefit from his book." -- G. K. Beale (Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)Imminently readable, this is the book I would recommend on amillennialism from here on out. -- Jared C. Wilson (Director of Content Strategy for Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Managing Editor of For The Church, Midwestern's site for gospel-centered resources.)Sam Storms' Kingdom Come is a remarkably comprehensive and informative study of eschatology from a Reformed perspective. Not only does he persuasively argue the amillennial position but he provides a clear and charitable understanding of the alternatives. On topic after topic, I marveled at Storms' sound handling and lucid teaching of difficult material. Kingdom Come is extraordinarily helpful to the student of eschatology and no Reformed library will be complete without this book. -- Richard D. Phillips (Senior Minister, Second Presbyterian Church, Greenville, South Carolina)"Storms marshals exegetical and theological arguments in defense of his view in this wide-ranging work. Even those who remain unconvinced will need to reckon with the powerful case made for an amillennial reading. The author calls us afresh to be Bereans who are summoned to search the scriptures to see if these things are so." -- Thomas R. Schreiner (James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation and Associate Dean, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky)"There is something in here to challenge and to encourage all of us, no matter our persuasion. I pray this book will help others in the same way it has helped me." -- Justin Taylor (Executive vice president for book publishing, Crossway, Wheaton, Illinois)"This is a remarkable book which will surely become the standard bearer for Amillennialism for years to come." -- Kevin DeYoung (Senior Pastor, Christ Covenant Church, Matthews, North Carolina)

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Book SynopsisIn the message of Hosea we see the passion of God. We see the jealousy of God, the commitment of God, the heartbreak of God, the enthusiasm of God, the love of God. People often talk about what they feel about God. Hosea tells us what God feels about us. It is the author's prayer that as we explore the message of Hosea the Spirit of God would reveal God's passion so that He stirs our passion: our jealousy for God, our commitment to God, our heartbreak at sin, our enthusiasm to serve, our love for the lost.Trade ReviewThis fresh, readable, insightful commentary will lead you to worship a God who is jealous for our affections, and loves us too much to leave us sitting comfortably in apathy! Christians cannot fail to profit from this sound and exciting read. -- Jeremy McQuoid (Teaching Pastor, Deeside Christian Fellowship, Aberdeen, Scotland and Chair of Council, Keswick Ministries)In his commentary Tim Chester has left few scholarly stones unturned yet we are not invited to behave as academic spectators on the text ...difficult issues are not avoided and the prophet's ministry is unerringly allowed to lead us to Christ ...The prayer that accompanies this commentary is that it might stir our passion for God and his ways and to that we add our 'amen'. -- Ken Armstrong (Pastor, Bessacarr Evangelical Church, Doncaster, England)This is an excellent commentary on an under-preached part of God's word. It is exegetically faithful so that there is a clear sense of what this would have meant to Hosea and his contemporaries. Moreover, it treats Hosea as Christian Scripture, and each part of the commentary takes us clearly to the Lord Jesus. This book has deepened my love for the One who first loved me, and I think it is a valuable addition to the existing commentaries on Hosea. -- Robin Weekes (Minister, Emmanuel Church, Wimbledon, London)... the latest addition to the 'Focus on the Bible' series, reveals God's passion for His glory and His people's good. -- CBA Magazine

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Book Synopsis"The writing is on the wall", "a drop in the ocean" and "from strength to strength". Just some of our everyday expressions which find their roots in the Bible! People quote biblical expressions without even knowing that they are doing so. Historically, the influence of the Bible has been so great that it has permeated the very fibre of the English language. Timothy Cross in this enlightening and Scripture rooted book reveals the origins of these sayings and considers their meaning. Trade ReviewFeatured sayings include:The apple of my eye No room at the Inn The writing is on the wall The powers that be God forbid! God willing 'He's been made a scapegoat ...' Worthy of his hire The patience of Job 'He's seen the light' Head and shoulders above the rest A drop in the ocean A thorn in the flesh A wolf in sheep's clothing Be sure your sin will find you out O ye of little faith 'A man after my own heart' To give up the ghost 'Don't judge by appearances!' The salt of the earth 'Let him that is without sin be the first to cast a stone' 'It's a labour of love' He's fallen from grace A fly in the ointment'I've escaped by the skin of my teeth' 'He's a good Samaritan' A lamb to the slaughter Manna from heaven The strait and narrow 'A little bird told me' Safe and soundRise and shine! 'He couldn't lace his boots' 'Thus far and no further'Holding out an olive branch A baptism of fire Entering the lion's den A leopard doesn't change its spots As old as the hills Doubting Thomas 'I'm at my wits' end' Going the second mile Turn the other cheek From strength to strength A heart of stone Judas! The twinkling of an eye Fight the good fight! You reap what you sow Crystal clear Make hay while the sun shines The half has not been told! -- Publisher

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Book SynopsisDeath of Death in the Death of Christ was John Owen’s first masterpiece. Written from seven years of studying and reflection by one of the greatest minds in theological history, its exploration into the Scriptural perspective on the doctrine of universal redemption is yet to be answered or paralleled. This is the original text with a new layout. It is fully subtitled which makes it more accessible to a new generation of readers.Trade ReviewThe Death of Death in the Death of Christ ranks among the best known, and indeed may actually be the best known, of the dozens of books that flowed from the pen of John Owen during his four decade long career as an author. Whenever there is a renewed interest in what lies at the heart of the gospel, these pages have a tendency to be rediscovered and re-read. It seems that each generation needs to discover them anew. Weigh carefully what you read; compare it with Scripture. Allow Owen to challenge your thinking. For this is a book to make you think. -- Sinclair B. Ferguson (Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi)

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Book SynopsisOur Father is the God of all comfort, the God who strengthens us, the God who sustains us - but He is also the God who forgives us. Understanding our sin and understanding the magnificence of our King and LORD go hand in hand. From the Book of Common Prayer to Bible verses to contemporary teachers, Confessions of Sin and Assurances of Pardon contains 100 prayers to lead and focus your mind on the problem of sin and God's answer of salvation. Use this resource to enrich Bible studies, devotionals, family worship, or even church services.Trade ReviewJesus taught us in the model Lord's Prayer to cry out to God to forgive our sins and give us a heart of forgiveness toward others. Worship that includes regular prayers of confession forms in us a life of repentance. I commend this work where Pastor Griffith has gathered a wealth of prayers from the rich history of the church and from the present day as well. -- Mark L. Dalbey (President, Covenant Theological Seminary, Creve Coeur, Missouri)In whatever venue it is used, the goal is to draw worshipers to the throne of grace to find grace to help in time of need; that together they may entreat, "Jesus, Lamb of God, have mercy on us. Jesus, Bearer of our sins, have mercy on us. Jesus, Redeemer of the world, grant us peace. Amen" (11). I highly recommend this book for ministers, worship leaders, men, women, girls and boys. -- Michael PhilliberConfessions of Sin and Assurances of Pardon: A Pocket Resource is a user-friendly guide to the invaluable and oft-neglected practice of confession, and it is a great help to congregations and individuals looking to draw close to God. -- John Sowers (Author and President of The Mentoring Project)Confessions of Sin and Assurances of Pardon is, in large part, a collection of excerpts from various Christian traditions, and is an outstanding resource - especially for pastors and those who craft liturgy - to connect their worship communities to the broader Church. I highly recommend this book, and plan to use it liberally in my own context. -- Scott Sauls (Senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tennessee and author of 'Jesus Outside the Lines' and 'Befriend')

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Book SynopsisThe twelve holy nights between Christmas and Epiphany, the 6th of January, are a wonderful time of year for spiritual meditation and deepening. In ancient Norwegian folk legend, in the darkness of winter, Olaf Åsteson experienced an initiation into the great secrets of existence. His experience helped him to shoulder responsibility for his task here on earth, and gave him renewed vision and decisiveness.Frans Lutters has led many workshops on this theme, and his insights are collected in the commentary and meditations in this book, alongside the text of the Dream Song. Working with the sacred nights provides an inspiring opportunity to start the new year with revitalised consciousness and enthusiasm.

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Book SynopsisA fascinating look at how the idea of karma has developed and the challenges it poses to our modern scientific outlook. Jens Heisterkamp draws on the work of Rudolf Steiner to offer a fresh perspective on a controversial subject.

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Book SynopsisIT''S OK NOT TO BE OKHonesty Over Silence seeks to open up conversations around topics that many find difficult, such as trusting God when life is painful, dealing with anxiety and depression, learning to look after ourselves, developing our character, and living with thankful hearts even in tough seasons. It examines our strength in letting go of our need to be in control, as well as looking at how we can stop comparing ourselves to others, and instead live authentically and honestly as we grow into the people God has created us to be.

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Book SynopsisA compilation of traditional prayers and graces for children, each delightfully illustrated and specially selected for use throughout the day. An ideal christening or dedication gift.

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Book SynopsisThe book of Judges presents Israel’s frailty, the nation’s need for deliverance, and God’s use of flawed leaders to guide his chosen people through a dark period of their history. The book of Ruth tells a smaller story within this narrative, showing God quietly at work in the lives of a few individuals. Mary Evans’s commentary places each book in its historical and canonical context, examines key theological themes and addresses issues facing twenty-first-century readers. Part of the Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries series designed to help the reader of the Bible understand what the text says and what it means.

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Book SynopsisThe Word of God is a powerful weapon; it has the power to challenge, strengthen and shape us. And yet, due to our increasingly short-term attention spans and noisy, fast-paced lives, many young people are struggling to find time to read it. The more BOOKS series seeks to address this problem. Aesthetically pleasing, quote-heavy, with short chapters that hold together like a series of blogposts on a theme, this series will afford readers the space (whether it be 5 minutes on the tube, or a quick evening devotional) to explore themes of the Bible in a life-applicable and accessible way. As Millennials we can often feel our lives are running a mile a minute; but some of us don't even know where to! Where are we going? What are we made for? These questions and decisions can stop us in our tracks; making us feel hopeless and confused. In more DIRECTION readers are invited to stop, reflect and explore what the Bible says about our 'direction', how to find it and how to run in that direction when we do.

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Book SynopsisLydia shows us how to influence the people around us. Elizabeth's life challenges us to care for others. Other women like Herodias and Sapphira warn us against turning away from God toward bitterness and dishonesty. In meeting each of these women, you will grow deeper in your understanding of what it means to be a disciple. This revised title features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, as well as a "now or later" section in each study. This book contains ten studies and in addition to the women above includes sessions on Mary, Mary and Martha, Euodia and Syntyche, and Priscilla.

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Book SynopsisLearn from Elijah about living in an increasingly threatening world. A series of 8 studies for small groups or individuals from the bestselling Lifebuilder range. A topic that's right for our times also features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, as well as a "now or later" section in each study.

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Book SynopsisPrayer is the invitation from God for us to draw near. We can draw near in every setting of our lives: in church, outdoors in nature, at the kitchen table, in front of a computer. In this guide, you are invited to study eight prayers in the New Testament that contain beautiful language and deep thoughts, evoking God’s character and attributes with rich metaphors and powerful images. The prayers are from Mary, Simeon and Anna, Jesus, Peter, Paul and John, and take us from the Gospels through to Revelation.

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Book SynopsisI'm longing for God... * to answer my prayers * to forgive me * when my heart has grown cold * to take me deeper * to display his glory * to take me home The latest in the popular Keswick study guide series matches the banner theme of Keswick Convention 2019: Longing for God. Seminars, Bible readings and evening celebrations will be tightly focussed around this topic. As in previous years, we want convention-goers and those who don't benefit from Keswick to explore the subject at home, on their own or in a group setting. For the latter, there are leaders' notes on the six standalone sessions. You can find out what the Bible says and what it means in your life, and be encouraged through praying the prayers and digging deeper. As you interact with this resource, you will find yourself equipped to face life's challenges though knowing the God of the Bible better. We pray that your longing will be satisfied.Trade ReviewOur hearts so easily go astray. We desire things that aren’t good for us – we over-desire things that are – and, in the process, we all too often lose sight of the God who deserves our all. In these six clear and accessible studies, we are called to re-orientate and begin to re-enjoy God in all his glory. Whether we’re studying alone, with a friend or in a group, there is a wealth of Scripture here to help us long for our Saviour - and keep on longing – until that day we are perfectly fulfilled in him. -- Helen Thorne, Director of Training and Mentoring at London City Mission, author, trustee of Biblical Counselling UKGod has made us for more than just this world; but sometimes our desires can feel overwhelming or even wrong, and indeed they may be wrong. In this Keswick study guide, Elizabeth considers some of our God-given longings and shows how only he can satisfy them. Suited for individual or group settings, the studies are rich in biblical truth as well as practical application (with helpful leader's notes and further reading). They're short but powerful and will minister to both your head and your heart. -- Emma Scrivener, author, speaker, bloggerA Christian is not one who has stopped all sinning but is one who has begun to feel a new longing – for the Saviour. A heart that desires Jesus is alive and growing. As Augustine taught us long ago, ‘Yearning makes the heart deep’. So our theme at the Keswick Convention 2019 is wonderfully profound and this study guide can help us all go deep. -- Ray Ortland, author, senior pastor, Immanuel Church, Nashville, Tennessee

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Book SynopsisThe 2018 Year Book from Keswick contains a selection of talks from this year's convention The contributors include Christopher Ash Richard Dannatt Louise Morse Chris Chia Alasdair Paine Rodgers Atwebenbeire Jonty Allcock

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Book Synopsis'I stood up. A miracle had happened. I could walk. It was as if I was born again.'With a heart full of prayer, Marion Carroll journeyed to Knock in the west of Ireland. For 17 years, Multiple Sclerosis had ravaged her body so utterly that this reluctant pilgrim travelled on a stretcher. Then, at the Mass, an unimaginable miracle. Marion rose, pain-free, to walk, talk and see once more.Thanks to this wondrous blessing, Marion has transformed – in her 'own small way' – the lives of countless others. Her ministries share her rock-like faith and devotion to God. They testify to the power of ordinary people to listen, to care, to inspire.Nearly 30 years later, the Catholic Church officially recognised Marion's cure as a proclaimed miracle. Here, with warmth, grace, humility – and down-to-earth Irish humour – she tells of her life 'before' and 'after'. Marion's powerful, uplifting story is unique. It shines a light on love, hope and a remarkable relationship with God.Trade ReviewIn a world filled with bad news Marion Carroll’s story gives hope and inspiration to us all. * Bishop Christy Jones *

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Book Synopsis For millennia, messianic visions of redemption have inspired men and women to turn against unjust and oppressive orders. Yet these very same traditions are regularly decried as antecedents to the violent and authoritarian ideologies of modernity. Informed in equal parts by theology and historical theory, this book offers a provocative exploration of this double-edged legacy. Author Jayne Svenungsson rigorously pursues a middle path between utopian arrogance and an enervated postmodernism, assessing the impact of Jewish and Christian theologies of history on subsequent thinkers, and in the process identifying a web of spiritual and intellectual motifs extending from ancient Jewish prophets to contemporary radicals such as Giorgio Agamben and Slavoj Zizek. Trade Review “Insightful, astute, thoughtful, this book traces the developments of liberal Jewish and Christian theologies of history… Creatively synthesizing many primary and secondary texts, this book will interest religion and philosophy students, theologians, and historians. Recommended.” • Choice “[this book] provides an utterly cogent methodological response to contemporary scholarly debates about genealogical origins of secular modernity. It offers in five chapters a meticulous close reading of a fascinating variety of texts demonstrating how prophetic and messianic takes on historical meaning have continued to inform the history of historical, philosophical, and political thought.” • Religious Studies Review “The evolution of the concept of history and its apocalyptic elements are lucidly brought forth in a fascinating new book by the Swedish theologian and historian Jayne Svenungsson, exploring uses of history from the Old Testament prophets to today’s Paul-inspired philosophers.” • Politiken “Svenungsson’s analysis of contemporary theory is as historically insightful as one could wish. She shows how the motifs found in biblical texts… recur in the works of varied thinkers writing as if they were independent of this historical tradition… Even those with no interest in theology of history or deep-seated religious motifs should consider reading Svenungsson’s book.” • ResponsTable of Contents Preface Chapter 1. The God of History Chapter 2. The Ages of History Chapter 3. Romantic History Chapter 4. History after God Chapter 5.The Politics of History Postface: A Theopolitical Vision Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisImmigration is a key concern in British society; however, the ethical implications of the issue are often overlooked. Produced by Theos, a leading Christian think tank, this collection of short essays explores the ethical issues surrounding immigration in a post-Brexit Britain with contributions from across the Christian and political spectrums.This timely collection considers the many issues surrounding immigration including economics, community, nationhood, sovereignty, and internationalism, and demonstrates the range of conclusions that can be drawn on this topic, with possible interventions from the Christian perspective. Insightful for policy-makers and politicians, as well as anyone looking for orientation on a complex subject, this book is also full of ethical questions and considerations for readers from any faith or background.Table of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Mutual Obligations: A Common Good Approach to Immigration, Adrian Pabst, University of Kent. 2. Migration, Morality and States, Ben Ryan, Researcher at Theos. 3. The Future of Migration is Temporary, David Goodhart, Policy Exchange. 4. On the Promise and the Limits of Politics: Faith-based Responses to Asylum Seeking, Anna Rowlands, Durham University. 5. Biblical and Theological Perspectives on Migration, Susanna Snyder, Roehampton University. 6. Cultural Identity in Post-Brexit Britain: A Thought on Narrative Healing - Girma Mohammed, Bible Society. 7. Child migration to the UK: Hopes and Realities, Pia Jolliffe, University of Oxford and Samuel Burke, University of Oxford. Conclusions.

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Book SynopsisOne happy day, in the midst of writing to her fiancee, her hand stopped writing unbidden; then it continued by itself, etching the words which would change her life forever: '...but there's no point now, as I am going to be a nun.'That bolt from the blue set events in motion that caused Shirley to lose her mother and sisters, her husband to be, her horses, her parties and life of ease. Within months, Shirley had become Sister Agatha. But her faith in her choice never faltered, despite years of great difficulty when her Convent was close to bankruptcy. Her belief took her to London to knock on Sir Paul Getty's door to secure the money to ensure her community would not lose their home...and getting it. Now eighty-five, she looks back on an incredible life of love, loss and belief. This is at once a deeply poignant tale of doomed romance, and a heart-warming story of taking a leap of faith and finding a meaning in life beyond the wealth and comfort she was born into.Whether a believer or not, Sister Agatha's momentous life will touch and inspire, whilst reminding us that it is perhaps better to accept that not everything in the world is yet explained.

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