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Book SynopsisPlaying the Game brings attention to the insidious role of racial politics that operates on the bodies of Black athletes in the context of sport. It reads the neurophysiology of Black athleticism theologically to make legible the embodied brilliance of Black athletes as linked to their ethical import for anti-racist futures.

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Book SynopsisThis is the first book to bring Karl Barth into dialogue with N. T. Wright. Mallary clarifies the relationship between Jesus's humanity and the content of divine revelation, explains the conditions whereby humans can discern this revelation, and unpacks the implications of both for the limits of historical study for Christian theology.

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Book SynopsisMitchell weaves personal experience with incisive analysis to develop a theological exposition of human dignity, its defacement, the toxic ideology of racial superiority that erects such harsh impediments to racial reconciliation, and the conditions necessary before a new beginning for race relations might take shape.

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Book SynopsisThe Repentance of YHWH reads the Gospel of Mark as understanding itself to be the latest installment in a long, complex, multivolume story, complete with atmosphere, setting, genealogies, ancient friends and foes, and all the other facets normal and natural to such epic tales. Mark believes he wrote the next chapter of a true, mythological history.

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Book SynopsisSusanne Scholz here offers a new interpretation of the historical narrative in 1 Samuel in ways that sharply illuminate its archaeological, historical, and exegetical dimensions and its treatment of women, men, the monarchy, and the ethnic and national rivalries that drive the narrative.

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Book SynopsisThe book of Joshua records the fulfilment of God''s promises to his people Israel and points to how he does the same for us in Jesus.Graham Beynon opens up the story of Joshua and shows how it applies to Christian believers today. Drawing on modern, historical, and global perspectives, we see how God brings his kingdom through Jesus and what it means for us to enter the kingdom and live in it now.About the Hodder Bible CommentaryThe Hodder Bible Commentary is a comprehensive 50-volume Bible commentary series. Doctrinally sensitive and globally aware, its goal is to encourage a deepened knowledge and understanding of Scripture.Accessible and insightful expository commentary explores the timeless message of the Bible and applies it to the challenges of today''s world. Written by a range of authors and supported by consultant editors from around the world, it represents a diversity of church and cultural contexts.With the full text of the

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Book SynopsisSixty years ago the Second Vatican Council inaugurated what wouldbe a sea change in the way Christians prayer, not only in the Catholic communion, but across Western Christianity. The intervening decades have seen some steps forward, some sticking points, and new challenges to common prayer. In this issue of the Australian Journal of Liturgy, Jenny O''Brien addresses one of those sticking points, the place of women in liturgical ministry. Joseph Grayland addresses the intersection of Christian liturgyand the climate crisis in conversation with Pope Francis'' 2015 encyclical Laudato Si''. On the practical side, Nathan Nettleton reflects on several years of online only services in his own congregation, while Bryan Cones addresses presiding informed by the post-conciliar recovery of the assembly as the primary actor in the liturgy.

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Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author and Bible expert Bart Ehrman reveals how Jesus?s divinity became dogma in the first few centuries of the early church.The claim at the heart of the Christian faith is that Jesus of Nazareth was, and is, God. But this is not what the original disciples believed during Jesus?s lifetime?and it is not what Jesus claimed about himself. How Jesus Became God tells the story of an idea that shaped Christianity, and of the evolution of a belief that looked very different in the fourth century than it did in the first.A master explainer of Christian history, texts, and traditions, Ehrman reveals how an apocalyptic prophet from the backwaters of rural Galilee crucified for crimes against the state came to be thought of as equal with the one God Almighty, Creator of all things. But how did he move from being a Jewish prophet to being God? In a book that took eight years to research and write, Ehrman sketches Jesus?s transformation from a human prophet to the Son of God exalted to divine status at his resurrection. Only when some of Jesus?s followers had visions of him after his death?alive again?did anyone come to think that he, the prophet from Galilee, had become God. And what they meant by that was not at all what people mean today.Written for secular historians of religion and believers alike, How Jesus Became God will engage anyone interested in the historical developments that led to the affirmation at the heart of Christianity: Jesus was, and is, God.

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Book SynopsisFrom Justo L. Gonzalez, author of the acclaimed three-volume History of Christian Thought, The Story of Christianity Volume II: The Reformation to the Present Day is the fully revised and updated second volume of The Story of Christianity. Gonzalez’s astute scholarship, lucid prose, and impassioned focus tell the narrative history of Christianity, beginning with the Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth century and leading all the way up to present day.

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Book SynopsisWhy Jesus’s historic and cultural influence makes him fascinating, provocative, and relevant for everyone, not only Christians.Two thousand years after his birth and death, Jesus of Nazareth continues to be of vital interest. Yet much of the scholarship around Jesus focuses on his religious significance. Jesus for Everyone examines his most famous teachings from a fresh perspective, exploring how they have continued to shape ethics and civilization in the West for two millennia.Even for those who reject faith, Jesus’s life and his philosophy are important to study, writes renowned biblical scholar and author Amy-Jill Levine, because of the insights they hold for us today. Poring through scripture, analyzing what historical scholarship has revealed about Jesus’s views on a number of subjects—including women—reveals surprising messages sure to be fascinating to all readers.Placing Jesus of Nazareth within his

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Book SynopsisThis guidebook, packed with wisdom, practical advice, resources, and encouragement, explores how moms can equip their sons with what they most need to succeed in life.Monica Swanson knew she''d tapped a heartfelt concern when nearly two million readers shared her blog post What a Teenage Boy Needs Most from His Mom. In this helpful book, she takes mothers deeper into the insights they need for the boy-raising journey, covering topics from dealing with the daily influences of friends and technology to helping a boy grow to be physically, spiritually, and emotionally healthy. She also addresses learning and finding passions, perspectives on relationships and dating, and work ethics and money management. Each chapter features relatable stories, handy checklists, and practical advice based on a combination of research, experience, and biblical truth to guide and equip a mom in helping her son achieve his God-given potential.Praise for Boy Mom“In Boy Mom Monica Swanson offers readers practical advice and resounding hope that parenting our sons well through all seasons is not only possible but also enjoyable. This book is like an essential trail guide that I’ll refer to again and again in the beautiful and challenging adventure of motherhood.”—Becky Keife, author of No Better Mom for the Job and mom of three spirited boys “Monica Swanson is the friend we all need in our lives: humble, straightforward, warm, full of wisdom, and short on nonsense—and she knows her stuff like no one else. In Boy Mom she holds the bar high yet is forthcoming about her own struggles and imperfections. Inside these pages you’ll find deeply rooted biblical and practical advice along with calls to action when you don’t know where to start. The Boy Mom Manifesto at the end will not only inspire you but also make your heart swell.”—Kate Merrick, author of Here, Now: Unearthing Peace and Presence in an Overconnected World “Monica Swanson is the ultimate Boy Mom mentor. While her perspective on parenting is grounded in biblical wisdom, each chapter holds excellent practical tools for how to work out that wisdom on a daily basis in our homes. Of course, we know there aren’t formulas that will ensure we get it all right, but we also know that gleaning wisdom from women who have gone before us (and are still in the trenches with us) is invaluable in the wonderful adventure of helping boys become all God created them to be.”—Jeannie Cunnion, author of Mom Set Free

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Book SynopsisSpiritual formation, I have come to believe, is not about steps or stages on the way to perfection. It's about the movements from the mind to the heart through prayer in its many forms that reunite us with God, each other, and our truest selves. Henri Nouwen, from the introductionTrade ReviewI always knew I was in the presence of a spiritual master when I was with Henri Nouwen. Here are some simple, wise words that will allow the master to continue to teach. -- Richard Rohr, author of The Divine DanceOne of the book’s many strengths is its integration of an area especially important to Nouwen, the contemplation of icons and other works of art – visio divina – in order ‘to behold the beauty of the Lord’. -- Jim Forest, author of Praying with Icons and The Road to EmmausNouwen's gift is rooted in his own self-awareness, which is combined with a faith that locates God in the heart. So he writes with great gentleness, drawing on stories, visual meditation, and personal expereince, to prompt inner reflection that will act as a spur to outward transformation. * Church Times *Fr Henri Nouwen . . . made a huge contribution in the area of Christian spirituality . . . [This book] reveals a sharp and original mind, open to work of the Holy Spirit. It's a pity he died so young. * New Directions *

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Book SynopsisOriginally published in 1957, this classic work has guided generations of scholars through the arcane mysteries of medieval political theology. Throughout history, the notion of two bodies has permitted the post mortem continuity of monarch and monarchy, as epitomized by the statement, "The king is dead. Long live the king." In The King's Two BodieTrade Review"Professor Kantorowicz has written a great book, perhaps the most important work in the history of medieval political thought, surely the most spectacular, of the past several generations. Here, in superbly designed chapters based upon the best scholarship in every field even remotely concerned with the Middle Ages, is the development of the theory and symbolism of the early national states from the eleventh to the sixteenth centuries."--P. N. Riesenberg, American Political Science Review "Professor Ernst Kantorowicz has in this volume given us a monumental work of superb scholarship and profound learning, magnificently produced by Princeton University Press. Few, if any, contributions to the study of medieval thought comparable to this depth and width have been made for many years."--B. Chrimes, The Law Quarterly Review "There is one book that says it all. An old book, nearly a classic...This book, published in 1957, is titled The King's Two Bodies: A Study in Mediaeval Political Theology."--Bernard-Henri Levy, New RepublicTable of ContentsIntroduction to the Princeton Classics Edition ix Preface (1997) by William Chester Jordan xxv Preface xxxiii Introduction 3 I. The Problem: Plowden's Reports 7 II. The Shakespeare: King Richard II 24 III. Christ-centered Kingship 42 1. The Norman Anonymous 42 2. The Frontispiece of the Aachen Gospels 61 3. The Halo of Perpetuity 78 IV. Law-centered Kingship 87 1. From Litury to Legal Science 87 2. Frederick the Second 97 Pater et Filius Iustitiae 97 Iustitia Meciatrix 107 3. Bracton 143 Rex infra et supra Legem 143 Christus-Fiscus 164 V. Polity-Centered Kingship: Corpus Mysticum 193 1. Corpus Ecclesiae mysticum 194 2. Corpus Reipublicae mysticum 207 3. Pro patria mori 232 Patria religious and legal 232 Patriotic Propaganda 249 Rex et Patria 259 VI. On Continuity and Corporations 273 1. Continuity 273 Aevum 275 Perpetua Necessitas 284 2. Fictio Figura Veritatis 291 Imperium semper est 291 Universitas non moritur 302 VII. The King Never Dies 314 1. Dynastic Continuity 317 2. The Crown as Fiction 336 Corona visibilis et invisibilis 336 The Fiscal Crown 342 Inalienability 347 Crown and Universitas 358 The King and the Crown 364 The Crown a Minor 372 3. Dignitas non moritur 383 Phoenix 385 Corporational Symptoms in England 401 Le Roy est mort ... 409 Effigies 419 Rex Instrumentum Dignitatis 437 VII. Man-centered Kingship: Dante 451 IX. Epilogus 396 List of Illustrations 507 Illustrations following 512 Bibliography and Index 513 Addenda 568

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A Times Literary Supplement Book of the Year""A History Today Book of the Year""A Seminary Co-Op Notable Book of the Year""[Brown] delivers an insightful and detailed chronicle of his life and academic career. . . . A rewarding combination of the personal and the scholarly, this is a valuable resource for students of the ancient world and the early Middle Ages." * Publishers Weekly *"This meticulous and lively account of [Brown’s] intellectual development lovingly acknowledges all the scholars—from his school days onward—whose work helped shape his own. . . . This book offers no less than a template for how to live, in an uncertain world, while surrounded by death and the unraveling of all we know: that is, in generous recognition of our teachers, with boundless curiosity, and buoyed by the delight of lifelong scholarship."---Claire Messud, Harper’s"No historian has evoked more vividly the strange waltz between a transcendent faith and earthly powers in the centuries from Constantine to Muhammad (a period the book’s author named ’late antiquity’) than Peter Brown. Journeys of the Mind: A Life in History is a gripping new memoir about how he came to do it. . . . A sustained and moving meditation on how historians of any faith cope with the strangeness of its past."---Michael Ledger-Lomas, Los Angeles Review of Books"An enthralling account of an eminent scholar at work. . . . Journeys of the Mind may well be the most romantic book of the year."---Michael Dirda, Washington Post"‘Journeys of the Mind’ is a scintillating intellectual autobiography and an evocative traversal of lost worlds."---Dominic Green, Wall Street Journal"An extraordinary book, recounting the intellectual development of an extraordinary scholar."---Peter Sarris, Engelsberg Ideas"Enthralling." * Salopian Magazine *"A fascinating map of intellectual debts, of unexpected twists and turns . . . and of academic friendships across most of the globe. . . .[A] brilliant book."---Mary Beard, Times Literary Supplement"The veritable crash course in twentieth-century intellectual history that [Journeys of the Mind] provides will capture the attention of persons with no particular knowledge of or interest in late antique studies as such. . . . And this, I think, is the book’s greatest contribution—that it is also an invitation. To follow the journeys of Peter Brown’s mind over the course of these seven hundred pages is necessarily to begin making journeys of our own."---John Ladouceur, The Lamp"Peter Brown’s Journeys of the Mind is really two books in one: the autobiography of a distinguished historian, and a guided tour of the development of his intellectual interests and their application during his long career. . . . A fascinating safari through territory that is often unfamiliar but always interesting."---Lawrence N. Crumb, The Living Church"An outstanding account, drawing on an exhaustive personal archive and aided by a formidable memory. . . .Written in pellucid prose, always gracious, unpretentious and unaffected, it is a rich feast to relish slowly." * Dublin Review of Books *"Journeys of the Mind has elucidated a lifetime of thought. It reflects how much Brown has enriched scholarship for the past six decades in ways which will undoubtedly stimulate new directions for research on this ‘world of late antiquity’ for many more decades to come."---Rosamond McKitterick, Zeitschrift für Antikes Christentum ​​​​​​​"Peter Brown, like no other, has taught historians to view religion as a powerful force in history (past and present) and has taught theologians to understand every religious idea and doctrine as embedded – not to say: incarnated – within its specific historical and social context. This book’s gift to its readers is to offer this double insight and challenge once again, this time not in relation to distant times and people, but to the scholar’s own life and thought in history. Journeys of the Mind reveals how religion can work as a catalyst for historical imagination. But reading this book can also stimulate reflection on how history can become a catalyst for theological work. For history without religious imagination is empty, and theology without historical imagination is blind, as Kant might have said."---Katharina Heyden, Zeitschrift für Antikes Christentum"Brown’s autobiographical reflections now offer us a clearer and indeed much wider-ranging view on [religion]"---Claudia Rapp, Zeitschrift für Antikes Christentum ​​​​​​​"The most exciting book that I have read this century is Journeys of the Mind (Princeton), an intellectual memoir by the historian of late antiquity Peter Brown. Immaculately written, radiant with wisdom, generous, grateful and gladdening, it matches The Education of Henry Adams without the haughty wounded misanthropy."---Richard Davenport-Hines, Times Literary Supplement"This wry scholarly autobiography excels in its pen portraits of scholars who have influenced Brown, from Mary Douglas to Michel Foucault."---Michael Ledger-Lomas, History Today

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Book SynopsisFirst published in 1985, and now in its 14th printing, I am With You has been the best-selling devotional in the UK since then. These words of divine encouragement were given to John Woolley in his work as a hospital chaplain, and have since inspired and uplifted tens of thousands, even changed their lives.

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Book SynopsisEveryone loves a good story, but the parables of Jesus are a special kind of story. They sneak up on us, catching us off guard. The familiar suddenly takes an unexpected twist, and we find our secret thoughts exposed in the healing light of Jesus. In this guide, John White helps us explore twelve of the greatest stories ever told. This revised Lifebuilder Bible Study features additional questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, together with expanded leader's notes and an extra 'Now or Later' section in each study.

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Book SynopsisCathedrals and abbeys are the most beautiful and iconic buildings of the British Isles, and have formed the bedrock of our nation for centuries. This absorbing collection of amazing and extraordinary facts opens the doors of these fascinating structures to reveal their rich historical and architectural heritage. From stories of English Popes, martyred archbishops and renegade bishops to iconoclastic kings, power-hungry nobles and architectural dynasties, as well as the role of the Romans, Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, we explore how the people and religion in Britain have shaped these buildings over the last 2,000 years. Also read about the architectural heritage of British cathedrals, from troublesome spires, stained glass wonders and buy-a-brick campaigns to abbeys in the sea, fortified castle-cathedrals and mass graves. Along with tales of famous memorials and artefacts, fascinating folklore and architectural feats, these intriguing and diverse facts will provide something for every enthusiast to dip into and relish.Table of Contents1 St Albans Cathedral 10 2 Bath Abbey 16 3 Belfast Cathedrals 20 4 Birmingham Cathedral 22 5 Bristol Cathedral 23 6 Buckland Abbey 24 7 Canterbury Cathedral 26 8 Chelmsford Abbey 30 9 Chester Cathedral 30 10 Chichester Cathedral 32 11 Coventry Cathedral 34 12 St Davids Cathedral 36 13 Durham Cathedral 38 14 Ely Cathedral 43 15 Exeter Cathedral 48 16 St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh 51 17 Glasgow Cathedral 53 18 Glastonbury Abbey 54 19 Gloucester Cathedral 57 20 Hereford Cathedral 61 21 Leicester Cathedral 64 22 Lincoln Cathedral 66 23 Liverpool Anglican Cathedral 70 24 Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral 72 25 Manchester Cathedral 74 26 Newcastle Cathedral 76 27 Norwich Cathedral 77 28 Oxford Cathedral 79 29 St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin 82 30 St Paul's Cathedral 86 31 Peterborough Cathedral 95 32 Rochester Cathedral 96 33 Salisbury Cathedral 99 34 Southwark Cathedral 104 35 Southwell Minster 107 36 Tewkesbury Abbey 109 37 Truro Cathedral 111 38 Wells Cathedral 113 39 Westminster Abbey 116 40 Winchester Cathedral 121 41 Worcester Cathedral 127 42 York Minster 131

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Book Synopsis OVER350,000 COPIES SOLD! Do you feel that the ability to hear God''s voice is for other people and not for you? Is it only for people who lived in Biblical times? Not at all! The God who loved you enough to die for you loves you enough to talk to you. And wherever you are in your spiritual walk, God will find a way to speak to you in a way you will understand. Become acquainted with the Voice that has spoken from a fire and a cloud, with visible signs and an invisible Spirit, through a burning bush and burning hearts. Hear from some of the most well known Christians in history about how God speaks to them, and discover for yourself how you can discern the voice of God. One of Priscilla?s bestselling titles, Discerning the Voice of God is now completely revised with updated content and reflection questions. Each section contains insights that will aid you in your desire to hear Him speak. Discover the treasure of recognizing how God keeps in touch with his beloved people.

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Book SynopsisRodney Stark''s fresh, blunt, and highly persuasive account of how the West was won—for Jesus (Newsweek)—a provocative report that challenges conventional wisdom and finds that Christianity''s astounding dominance of the Western world arose from its offer of a better, more secure way of life.Compelling reading (Library Journal) that is sure to generate spirited argument (Publishers Weekly), this account of Christianity''s remarkable growth within the Roman Empire is the subject of much fanfare. Anyone who has puzzled over Christianity''s rise to dominance ... must read it. says Yale University''s Wayne A. Meeks, for The Rise of Christianity makes a compelling case for startling conclusions. Combining his expertise in social science with historical evidence, and his insight into contemporary religion''s appeal, Stark finds that early Christianity attracted the privileged rather than the poor, that most ear

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Book SynopsisPeter Scazzero learned the hard way: you can't be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature. In the Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Workbook, Peter outlines a roadmap for discipleship with Jesus that is powerfully transformative.

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Book SynopsisA leading practical theologian offers an alternative take on the issue of youth drifting away from the church and articulates how faith can be formed in our secular age.Table of ContentsContentsIntroduction: Bonhoeffer Thinks We're DrunkPart 1: A History of the Age of Authenticity: The Challenge of Forming Faith1. The Boring Church and the Pursuit of Authenticity2. The History of Youthfulness3. The Perceived Scam of the Mass Society4. The Rise of the Hippie and the Obsession with Youthfulness5. The Rise of Hip6. Churches Filled with Bobos--the Beasts of AuthenticityPart 2: A Secular Age Meets Paul, and the Youthful Spirit Meets the Spirit of Ministry7. Faith and Its Formation in a Secular Age8. What Is Faith?9. From Membership to a Mystical Union10. The Music of Formation11. Is God a Favor Bestower or Gift Giver?Conclusion: Practical Steps to Consider as the Household of MinistryIndex

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Book SynopsisChristianity Today 2020 Book Award (Award of Merit, Theology/Ethics) Outreach 2020 Recommended Resource of the Year (Theology and Biblical Studies) The question of what makes life worth living is more vital now than ever. In today's pluralistic, postsecular world, universal values are dismissed as mere matters of private opinion, and the question of what constitutes flourishing life--for ourselves, our neighbors, and the planet as a whole--is neglected in our universities, our churches, and our culture at large. Although we increasingly have technology to do almost anything, we have little sense of what is truly worth accomplishing. In this provocative new contribution to public theology, world-renowned theologian Miroslav Volf (named "America's New Public Intellectual" by Scot McKnight on his Jesus Creed blog) and Matthew Croasmun explain that the intellectual tools needed to rescue us from our present malaise and meet our new cultural challenge are the tools of theology. A renewal of theology is crucial to help us articulate compelling visions of the good life, find our way through the maze of contested questions of value, and answer the fundamental question of what makes life worth living.Table of ContentsContentsIntroduction: Why Theology Matters--To Us1. The Human Quest2. The Crisis of Theology3. The Renewal of Theology4. The Challenge of Universality5. Lives of Theologianswith Justin Crisp6. A Vision of Flourishing LifeIndex

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Book SynopsisIn this foundational book, James R. White offers a concise, understandable explanation of what the Trinity is and why it matters. While refuting the distortions of God presented by various cults, he shows how understanding this teaching leads to renewed worship and a deeper understanding of what it means to be a Christian, helping you draw closer to God.

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Book SynopsisHis House, His Presence is about how God took a small prayer meeting above a veterinarian clinic in Dallas to a global prayer and worship movement, known today as UPPERROOM. As founder and senior leader, Michael Miller got revelation that ministry to the Lord is every believer's first and primary calling, he was pruned of his original 'more comfortable' plans to pastor a middle-class suburban church and instead yield his personal leadership gifts and desires to the Lord's perfect leadership. Jesus said, "My house will be a house of prayer" (Matt. 21:13), and UPPERROOM is now a house of prayer committed to ministering to the Lord every morning, noon and night until Jesus returns. His House, His Presence is God's original design for His church--a resting place for His presence on earth. Relevant to every Christian believer, and especially for faith leaders, Miller's revelations will ignite conviction, simplicity, a return to Jesus, our first love, and a true longing for His return.

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Book SynopsisThis revised Lifebuilder Bible Study features additional questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, together with expanded leader's notes and an extra "Now or Later" section in each study.

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Book SynopsisMany Christians turn to prayer with open hearts, but seldom get the answers they seek. Why? Sharing stories of her own breakthroughs, Eivaz offers much-needed direction and biblical context for prayer that makes a difference. Learn how to navigate the spiritual realm of prayer with authority and confidence by using the tools that make it truly effective.

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Book SynopsisThe gift of discerning of spirits is the powerful, supernatural ability to hear and see into the spiritual realm. Yet it's often overlooked and misunderstood. Full of real-world application, this essential, foundational guide shows how you can sense, discern, and battle in the spiritual realm, expose the hidden threats, and help lead the way to victory.

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Book SynopsisIn this powerful and value-priced volume of uplifting devotions, Elizabeth George shares practical everyday wisdom from her celebrated cornerstone book A Woman After God's Own Heart to help women experience the reward of a close walk with God.

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Book SynopsisA wonderful distillation of years of hard-earned wisdom, from one of the most-loved and significant women in the evangelical church.

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Book Synopsis★ Publishers Weekly starred review One of the Top 100 Books and One of the 5 Best Books in Religion for 2019, Publishers Weekly Christianity Today 2020 Book Award Winner (Spiritual Formation) Outreach 2020 Resource of the Year (Spiritual Growth) Foreword INDIES 2019 Honorable Mention for Religion This is not a book about Saint Augustine. In a way, it's a book Augustine has written about each of us. Popular speaker and award-winning author James K. A. Smith has spent time on the road with Augustine, and he invites us to take this journey too, for this ancient African thinker knows far more about us than we might expect. Following Smith's successful You Are What You Love, this book shows how Augustine can be a pilgrim guide to a spirituality that meets the complicated world we live in. Augustine, says Smith, is the patron saint of restless hearts--a guide who has been there, asked our questions, and knows our frustrations and failed pursuits. Augustine spent a lifetime searching for his heart's true home and he can help us find our way. "What makes Augustine a guide worth considering," says Smith, "is that he knows where home is, where rest can be found, what peace feels like, even if it is sometimes ephemeral and elusive along the way." Addressing believers and skeptics alike, this book shows how Augustine's timeless wisdom speaks to the worries and struggles of contemporary life, covering topics such as ambition, sex, friendship, freedom, parenthood, and death. As Smith vividly and colorfully brings Augustine to life for 21st-century readers, he also offers a fresh articulation of Christianity that speaks to our deepest hungers, fears, and hopes.Table of ContentsContentsIntroductionOrientationHeart on the Run How to Hit the RoadAugustine Our Contemporary How to Find YourselfA Refugee Spirituality How to Live BetweenDetours on the Way to MyselfFreedom How to EscapeAmbition How to AspireSex How to ConnectMothers How to Be DependentFriendship How to BelongEnlightenment How to BelieveStory How to Be a CharacterJustice How to ProtestFathers How to Be BrokenDeath How to HopeHomecomingIndex

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Book SynopsisThis second edition of the Graded Reader of Biblical Hebrew introduces second-year Hebrew students to various types of biblical Hebrew literature and contains notations to assists them in their studies. This vital resource helps students move beyond the basics and build competency in translating and exegeting the text of the Old Testament.

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Book SynopsisPrayer Journal for Women: 52 Weeks Scripture, Devotional, & Guided Prayer Journal includes Scripture verses, reflections on the Word, and journaling prompts to guide your walk with God and strengthen your faith. Verses are organized thematically:Love & Inner Beauty - Provision & Faithfulness - God's Love - Adversity & Trials - Awe & Sovereignty - Strength Through Faith - Fear - Grace & ForgivenessA perfect companion for individual worship or for group Bible study, this 12-month journal features:A generous 8 x 10 trim size with plenty of space to writeFour full pages for each week of the yearOriginal illustrations on each page by author and artist Shannon RobertsEach week includes: Scripture - An inspiring Bible verse to reflect and meditate on throughout your week, giving you time to memorize the verse and ingrain it into your heart and soul. Reflect - A "Reflect" page with thoughts and questions prompted by the weekly Scripture verse, along with space to record your own thoughts and responses. Journal - Two full pages to journal your praise for God, your prayer requests, the things on your heart, and how you wish to be taught and guided, as well as a Bible verse about the power of prayer. Answered Prayers - A tracker with space to record your prayers, so you can see how God moves in your life throughout the course of a year.

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Book SynopsisWhy is God love? Because God is a Trinity. Why can we be saved? Because God is a Trinity. How are we able to live the Christian life? Through the Trinity. In this lively and refreshing book, we find an accessible introduction to the profound beauty of the Trinity. With wit and clarity, Reeves draws from notable teachers from church history to the present to reveal how the Christian life is rooted in the triune God – Father, Son and Spirit. Be encouraged to grow in enjoyment of God and see how God's triune being makes all his ways beautiful.

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