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It's unnerving, isn't it? When our faith feels ungrounded, untethered... unreal. When our certainty is adrift, as though an undercurrent has pulled us away from shore into the deep, into the darkness.
This is disillusionment.
This is spiritual pain.
This is losing hope.
And if this is you-if you're in a dark night of the soul-please know that you are not alone. (And you are not as far away from safety as you may feel or fear.) Though faith shines...
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A method of interpretation--a hermeneutic--is indispensable for understanding Scripture, constructing theology, and living the Christian life, but most contemporary hermeneutical systems fail to acknowledge the principles and practices of the biblical writers themselves.
Christians today cannot employ a truly biblical view of the Bible unless they understand why the prophets and apostles interpreted Scripture the way they did. To this end, Abner Chou...
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Find freedom and healing from painful memories and relational struggles and learn how your past has uniquely prepared you to experience more joy.
Tragedy and pain inevitably touch our lives in some way. We long to feel whole, but more often than not, the way we've learned to deal with our wounds pushes us away from the very restoration we need most. Renowned psychologist Dr. Dan Allender and counselor and teacher Cathy Loerzel present a life-changing...
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At the start of the gay rights movement in 1969, evangelicalism's leading voices cast a vision for gay people who turn to Jesus. It was C.S. Lewis, Billy Graham, Francis Schaeffer and John Stott who were among the most respected leaders within theologically orthodox Protestantism. We see with them a positive pastoral approach toward gay people, an approach that viewed homosexuality as a fallen condition experienced by some Christians who needed care...
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Jesus' Great Commission is one of the key pillars of the church's evangelistic work and has been the guiding principle for missionaries throughout church history. In 40 Questions about the Great Commission, scholars Daniel Akin, Benjamin Merkle, and George Robinson unpack the meaning, history, theology, and practical applications of Jesus' command to go and make disciples. Ideal for personal or group study, this volume will reignite your passion for...
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The God Who Saves. The God Who Provides. The Holy One. The names of God tell us who He is and how He loves us-explore the glory and the goodness of God in I Am Devotional written by Diane Stortz. Children will learn to trust God in everything as they learn about the names and character of God. Through 100 devotions, children will see how God's names reflect His love, strength, trustworthiness, and what that means as they develop a strong faith.
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Family. Home. Work. Church. It's good, but is it as good as it gets? Find more at the intersection of God's Word and our obedience to it.
For many women, life can be full with family needs, home duties, work obligations, and church service. Does it feel like you're doing everything you should be doing, yet something's still missing? Does it feel like there should be more?
In Yes, No, & Maybe, Proverbs 31 speaker and author Wendy Pope shares how...
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Encountering Jesus in the Real World of the Gospels draws readers into a deeper understanding of ancient Israel and first-century Judaism-the clothing, setting, political climate, and more-all to better understand Jesus' ministry. Instead of reading the Gospels through twenty-first-century eyes, author Cyndi Parker introduces readers to the larger context with the weight of the Old Testament behind them.
This is an approachable and conversational...
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There's no script for effective leadership. But you don't need one.
Anyone who's learned the basics of an instrument can follow a chord chart or play from sheet music, but only musicians who have carefully developed their talent can improvise. Instead of being limited to the notes on the page, great improvisers draw on the theory and techniques they've learned in the past to create something original in the present.
The same is true of great leaders....
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At the heart of Breathe lies a puzzle: How can Jesus go away, yet promise to be with us always? Can we trust someone who comes and goes so mysteriously?
In the style of Make Room: A Child's Guide to Lent and Easter and Look! A Child's Guide to Advent and Christmas, Breathe: A Child's Guide to Ascension, Pentecost and the Growing Time explores the comings and goings of Jesus and the Spirit through retellings of the biblical stories of Ascension and...
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Discover the secret to igniting a life-giving, soul-transforming, people-inspiring movement in your organization, church, or ministry.
New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel is the founding and senior pastor of Life.
Church, an innovative multisite church known around the world and an organization that Glassdoor has named a #1 U.S. Best Place to Work. But it didn't happen by accident. In 1996, a handful of congregants worshipped together...
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Abandon Yourself to the Grace of God!
In this deep celebration of grace-or "the unmerited favor of God"-the author describes how his struggles with an eating disorder set him on a quest for truth-the truth that sets us free!
What he discovered liberates us in every aspect of life, not just with regard to conscience, but from art to sex to "unforgiveness"! Abdiel unfolds these revelations with deep analysis from the Bible and Shakespeare, as well as...
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A vision of church partnerships that will elevate churches to greater gospel fruitfulness and enable them to thrive.
Networked churches are the primary church planting force in evangelicalism today-but what makes them so effective, why do they remain so under-appreciated, and what are the common pitfalls that can ensnare them?
I Stronger Together, veteran church planter and pastor Dave Harvey draws from his experiences and study of networks to walk...
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Based on Philippians 4:11, I have learned, in whatever state I am therewith to be content, Watson considers the great dishonor done to almighty God by the sin of discontent. The doctrine of Christian contentment is clearly illustrated and profitably applied. The special cases where, through changes in providences, discontentment most commonly arises are, examined and preservatives are, applied to the soul.
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Teach your child to walk in faith, act justly, and lead with kindness and humility with this 365-day devotional for kids. A Saint a Day includes fascinating historical stories as it introduces young readers to over 300 saints who did extraordinary things for God.
Mother Teresa left her family at age 18 to become a missionary. St. Patrick helped spread Christianity to Ireland. St. Jerome translated the Bible into Latin--and also had a pet lion!
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What if you or someone you loved missed out on the Rapture? What happens to those who are left behind? Trusted and beloved Bible teacher Dr. David Jeremiah shares the help and hope people will need as they face unfolding events during the End Times.
From one of the world's most beloved Bible teachers comes a timely, easy-to-understand guidebook about the Rapture and End Times and how to prepare yourself and your loved ones.
In After the Rapture Dr....
4478) Montessori Method
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Looking for an innovative and effective way to educate your child? Look no further than "Montessori Method" audiobook!
Here are some of the key benefits and features of this groundbreaking resource:
Comprehensive approach: "Montessori Method" presents a holistic approach to learning, covering the entire spectrum from birth to adulthood. This means that you can use these techniques to support your child's growth and development at every stage of...
4479) The Poetic Bible
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Renay Spears-Fort is a truly gifted writer, being used by God to inspire family, friends and many others. She has been writing poems and other material since the age of 12. This work has been a building inside of her ready to share her gift. Be encouraged and inspired by God's word through poetry.
Shaw Publishing Group LLC (SPG) was established in 2018 by five siblings who reside in St. Louis, Missouri. The SPG is an a Limited Liability Company (LLC)...
4480) Assault on the Afterlife
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Satan started a war.
It began thousands of years ago, and it rages still today. Spanning heaven and Earth, this is no ordinary war. It's an assault on the afterlife.
"He opened his mouth for blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, his dwelling, and those who dwell in heaven." (Revelation 13:6)
A war against heaven.
Heaven - the physical place where God, the holy angels, and the deceased believers dwell. All are under attack. Are you looking...
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