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52 Hymn Story Devotions
By Lucy Adams. 2000
52 Hymn Story Devotions is ideal for anyone who enjoys hymns and leads devotions at church meetings, choir rehearsals, and…
Sunday school. The volume can also be used by individuals for personal devotions. Key Features: * Each devotion includes a Scripture reference, printed hymn text, and commentary * Provides devotionals based on 52 familiar hymns * Devotions can be read verbatim by leader or party member Key Benefits: * Helps choirs with the spiritual aspect of choir membership * Can be given to a choir member to read with no advanced preparation * Allows choir directors to use devotions to strengthen the choir ministry20 Compelling Evidences That God Exists
By Kenneth D. Boa, Robert M. Bowman Jr.. 2005
Is it Reasonable to Believe? Remarkably, even though millions upon millions of us do believe in God, when we are…
asked why we have such faith, we become tongue-tied and struggle to give a reason for our hope. No wonder those who don't believe God exists remain unconvinced--there's too few of us ready to speak on God's behalf!Ken Boa and Robert Bowman have provided a resource that tackles the most profound arguments from philosophy, science, sociology, psychology, and history ... and presents twenty clear, concise, and compelling evidences that show that faith in God--and specifically Jesus Christ--is reasonable.Being Black Teaching Black: Politics and Pedagogy in Religious Studies
By Nancy Lynne Westfield. 2008
Ready Set Teach!: Training and Supporting Volunteers in Christian Education
By Delia Halverson. 2010
This book explores the unique phenomenon of Christian engagement with Yiddish language and literature from the beginning of the sixteenth…
century to the late eighteenth century. By exploring the motivations for Christian interest in Yiddish, and the differing ways in which Yiddish was discussed and treated in Christian texts,A Goy Who Speaks Yiddishaddresses a wide array of issues, most notably Christian Hebraism, Protestant theology, early modern Yiddish culture, and the social and cultural history of language in early modern Europe. Elyada's analysis of a wide range of philological and theological works, as well as textbooks, dictionaries, ethnographical writings, and translations, demonstrates that Christian Yiddishism had implications beyond its purely linguistic and philological dimensions. Indeed, Christian texts on Yiddish reveal not only the ways in which Christians perceived and defined Jews and Judaism, but also, in a contrasting vein, how they viewed their own language, religion, and culture.Frontier Constitutions: Christianity and Colonial Empire in the Nineteenth-Century Philippines
By John D. Blanco. 2009
A study of the cultural transformations arrived at by Spanish colonists, native-born creoles, mestizos (Chinese and Spanish), and indigenous colonial…
subjects in the Philippines during the crisis of colonial hegemony in the nineteenth century and the social anomie that resulted from this crisis in law and politics.The Street Stops Here: A Year at a Catholic High School in Harlem
By Patrick J. Mccloskey. 2008
The Street Stops here offers a deeply personal and compelling account of a Catholic high school in central Harlem, where…
mostly disadvantaged African American males graduate on time and get into college.Heaven on Earth
By Hans Boersma, Matthew Levering. 2007
This collection assembles essays by eleven leading Catholic and evangelical theologians in an ecumenical discussion of the benefits - and…
potential drawbacks - of today's burgeoning corpus of theological interpretation. The authors explore the critical relationship between the earthly world and its heavenly counterpart.Ground-breaking volume of ecumenical debate featuring Catholic and evangelical theologiansExplores the core theological issue of how the material and spiritual worlds interrelateFeatures a diversity of analytical approachesAddresses an urgent need to distinguish the positive and problematic aspects of today's rapidly growing corpus of theological interpretationThe Last Word and the Word after That
By Brian D. Mclaren. 2005
For all those seeking more authentic ways to hold and practice Christian faith, Brian McLaren has been an inspiring, compassionate--and…
provocative--voice. Starting with the award-winning A New Kind of Christian, McLaren offered a lively, wide-ranging fictional conversation between Pastor Dan Poole and his friend Neil Oliver as they reflected about faith, doubt, reason, mission, leadership, and spiritual practice in the emerging postmodern world. That conversation widened to include several intriguing new characters in the sequel, The Story We Find Ourselves In, as Dan and friends continued to explore faith-stretching themes from evolution to evangelism, from death to the meaning of life. Now, in this third installment of their adventures, Dan and his widening circle of friends grapple with conventional Christian teachings about hell and judgment and what they mean for our relationship with God and each other. Is there an alternative to the usual polar views of a just God short on mercy or a merciful God short on justice? Could our conflicted views of hell be symptoms of a deeper set of problems - misunderstandings about what God's justice and mercy are about, misconceptions about God's purpose in creating the world, deep misgivings about what kind of character God is and what the Christian gospel is for?A Peaceful Conquest: Woodrow Wilson, Religion, and the New World Order
By Cara Lea Burnidge. 2016
A century after his presidency, Woodrow Wilson remains one of the most compelling and complicated figures ever to occupy the…
Oval Office. A political outsider, Wilson brought to the presidency a distinctive, strongly held worldview, built on powerful religious traditions that informed his idea of America and its place in the world. With A Peaceful Conquest, Cara Lea Burnidge presents the most detailed analysis yet of how Wilson's religious beliefs affected his vision of American foreign policy, with repercussions that lasted into the Cold War and beyond. Framing Wilson's intellectual development in relationship to the national religious landscape, and paying greater attention to the role of religion than in previous scholarship, Burnidge shows how Wilson's blend of Southern evangelicalism and social Christianity became a central part of how America saw itself in the world, influencing seemingly secular policy decisions in subtle, lasting ways. Ultimately, Burnidge makes a case for Wilson's religiosity as one of the key drivers of the emergence of the public conception of America's unique, indispensable role in international relations. As the presidential election cycle once again raises questions of America's place in the world, A Peaceful Conquest offers a fascinating excavation of its little-known roots.The Power of Grace
By David Richo. 2014
The universe supports you and is offering to help you--in very concrete ways. Best-selling self-help author Dave Richo shows how…
to recognize this help that's all around us--Grace--and how to access it. Grace is the term Dave Richo uses to describe any of those events in which help comes your way unexpectedly: when the solution to a perplexing problem just suddenly pops into your head; when you suddenly find the strength to rise to an occasion you didn't think you could endure; when the next phase in your spiritual path becomes plain as day. Moments of Grace usually come as surprises, but, Richo shows, we can learn to expect them--for Grace is a resource any of us can access. He begins by showing where to look to recognize the Grace that surrounds you: in nature, in religion/spirituality, in relationships, in yourself. He then provides practical exercises for learning how to manifest Grace in your life--to recognize and claim the help the universe is constantly offering you.A Fragile Stone: The Emotional Life of Simon Peter (Other Guides)
By Michael Card, Brennan Manning. 2003
The Furious Longing of God
By Brennan Manning. 2009
Imagine a stormy day at sea, your ship yielding to a relentless wind, pummeled by crashing waves, subject to the…
awesome force of nature. A force that is both fierce and majestic. A power that is nothing short of furious.Such is God's intense, consuming love for His children. It's a love that knows no limits, and no boundaries. A love that will go to any lengths, and take any risks, to pursue us.Renowned author and ragamuffin Brennan Manning presents a love story for the brokenhearted. For those who are burdened by heavy religion. For those who feel they can never measure up. It is a provocative and poignant look at the radical, no-holds-barred love of our Heavenly Father. It is a message that will forever change how you view God.Forget Me Not
By Mike Worley. 2001
Extreme Wisdom for Some of Life's Most Extraordinary RelationshipsIf you've ever had a crush on someone, or if you've ever…
gone on a date, you know that the guy-girl relationship is one of the most exciting, complicated, and distracting relationships there are in life. When you've got your eye on someone special, it's easy to lose sight of other things that really matter to you-friends, family, schoolwork, goals and dreams... even God. But God doesn't want to be kept on the outside. He cares about you and your relationships. In this 31-day devotional--complete with stories about teens like you, questions to make you think, key Scriptures, and room to journal--you'll learn how to make God an important part of your dating experiences and keep him first place in your life, no matter who turns your head or captures your heart.The Blogging Church
By Brian Bailey, Terry Storch. 2007
The Blogging Church offers church leaders a field manual for using the social phenomenon of blogs to connect people and…
build communities in a whole new way. Inside you will find the why, what, and how of blogging in the local church. Filled with illustrative examples and practical advice, the authors answer key questions learned on the frontlines of ministry: Is blogging a tool or a toy? What problems will blogging solve? How does it benefit ministry? How do I build a great blog? and Who am I blogging for?The Blogging Church is a handbook that will inspire and equip you to join the conversation.The book includes contributions from five of the most popular bloggers in the world--Robert Scoble, Dave Winer, Kathy Sierra, Guy Kawasaki, and Merlin Mann, as well as interviews with blogging pastors such as Mark Driscoll, Craig Groeschel, Tony Morgan, Perry Noble, Greg Surratt, Mark Batterson, and many more.The Phoenix Affirmations
By Eric Elnes. 2006
The Phoenix Affirmations, named for the town in which the principles were created and the mythological bird adopted by ancient…
Christians as a symbol of resurrection, offers disillusioned and spiritually homeless Christians and others a sense of hope and a more tolerant, joyful, and compassionate message than those we often hear from the media and some Christian leaders. These twelve central affirmative principles of Christian faith are built on the three great loves that the Bible reveals: love of God, love of neighbor, and love of self. They reflect commitments to environmental stewardship, social justice, and artistic expression as well as openness to other faiths. Transcending theological and culture wars, inclusive and generous in spirit and practice, these principles ask believers and seekers alike to affirm their Christian faith in a fresh way.Catholic Mass For Dummies
By John Trigilio, Kenneth Brighenti, Monsignor James Cafone. 2011
An unintimidating guide to understanding the Catholic MassThroughout the centuries, the liturgy of the Church has taken a variety of…
regional and historical forms, but one thing has remained constant: the Mass has always been the central form of Catholic worship.Catholic Mass For Dummies gives you a step-by-step overview of the Catholic Mass, as well as a close look at the history and meaning of the Mass as a central form of Catholic worship. You'll find information on the order of a Mass and coverage of major Masses.Covers standard Sunday Mass, weddings, funerals, holiday services, and holy days of obligationProvides insight on the events, symbols, themes, history, and language of the MassTranslations of a Mass in Castilian and Latin American SpanishIf you're a Catholic looking to enhance your knowledge of your faith, an adult studying to convert to Catholicism, a CCD instructor, or a non-Catholic who wants to understand the many nuances of the Catholic Mass, this hands-on, friendly guide has you covered.Introduccion a la Etica Cristiana AETH: Introduction to Christian Ethics Spanish
By Abingdon Press. 2003
El estudio de la ética no solamente nos lleva a entender mejor las complejas situaciones que hoy día enfrentamos, también…
nos ayuda a discernir lo que subyace tras nuestras decisiones. La ética nos ayuda a descubrir, aclarar, afirmar, cambiar, reformar o trasformar valores y fines que motiva nuestra conducta.Este libro nos proveerá con las herramientas teóricas necesarias para conocer, describir y analizar los retos ético/morales que hoy día enfrentamos los cristianos.Missional Map-Making
By Alan Roxburgh. 2010
Guidance for church leaders to develop their own maps and chart new paths toward stronger, more vibrant, and more missional…
congregationsIn the burgeoning missional church movement, churches are seeking to become less focused on programs for members and more oriented toward outreach to people who are not already in church. This fundamental shift in what a congregation is and does and thinks is challenging for leaders and congregants. Using the metaphor of map-making, the book explains the perspective and skills needed to lead congregations and denominations in a time of radical change over unfamiliar terrain as churches change their focus from internal to external.Offers a clear guide for leaders wanting to transition to a missional church modelWritten by Alan Roxburgh, a prominent expert and practitioner in the missional movementGuides leaders seeking to create new maps for leadership and church organization and focusA Volume in the popular Leadership Network SeriesThis book is written to be accessible to all Christian congregational styles and denominations.Pocket Guide to the Bible
By Jason Boyett. 2006
A Little Book About the Big BookAn new guide to the original good book, focusing on the fascinating, touching, off-beat,…
unusual, and the downright bizarre aspects of the Bible.Jason Boyett (Amarillo, TX) is a former copywriter and creative director in the advertising/marketing industry whose work regularly appears in publications like Relevant magazine, Christian Single, and TrueU.org. He has written for Salon.com, Paste, ChristianityToday.com, Ministries Today, and other national publications. He has been featured on international programs airing on the National Geographic Channel and the History Channel, including its recent broadcast of Mysteries of the Garden of Eden.