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Compassion is defined as having the ability to "suffer with" someone; it goes beyond sympathy and empathy to a place where one can almost experience others' pain and, as such, can determine how best to alleviate it. The Pinnacle of Compassion presents ten stories from the New Testament and how they zero in on the bottomless well of Christ's compassion, setting the example of how we, too, can tap into our own wells to help heal a world that sometimes...
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Three questions are etched into everyone's subconscious: Who am I? Why am I here? Where am I going? Josh McDowell and Thomas Williams team up to show why nothing short of God answers these questions. But the problem is that in today's secularized culture, God has largely been banished.
How to Know God Exists explores in depth solid reasons for believing in God and restoring him to his rightful place in our lives. Josh McDowell is widely known for...
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Why do some church leaders thrive while others fizzle? What can a preacher who has lost his passion do to flourish in church leadership once again? How should a pastor handle the overwhelming demands on his time, energy, emotions and family? Dr. Ronnie Floyd delivers a practical guide to ministry for pastors and church leaders. After decades of pastoral ministry, Floyd's fire burns red hot to live and share the gospel of Jesus Christ. In 10 Things...
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With the help of in-depth essays from some of the world's leading philosophers, The Blackwell Companion to Natural Theology explores the nature and existence of God through human reason and evidence from the natural world.
• Provides in-depth and cutting-edge treatment of natural theology's main arguments
• Includes contributions from first-rate philosophers well known for their work on the relevant topics
• Updates relevant arguments in...
85) 07 Judges - 2020
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God often uses the least likely people to accomplish his will, even working in spite of our human tendency to do what's right in our own eyes. In this verse-by-verse study through the book of Judges, Skip Heitzig explores a dark and difficult season in Israel's history, revealing not just the dangerous grasp of the sin cycle but also God's plan to appoint imperfect leaders to deliver his people. We discover that even when we're at our worst, God still...
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In 2015, the historian Chris Momany helped discover a manuscript that had been forgotten in a storage closet at Adrian College in Michigan. He identified it as the journal of a nineteenth-century Christian abolitionist and missionary, David Ingraham. As Momany and a fellow historian Doug Strong pored over the diary, they realized that studying this document could open new conversations for twenty-first-century Christians to address the reality of...
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An insider's account of the Eastern Orthodox Church, from its beginning in the era of Jesus and the Apostles to the modern age
In this short, accessible account of the Eastern Orthodox Church, John McGuckin begins by tackling the question "What is the Church?" His answer is a clear, historically and theologically rooted portrait of what the Church is for Orthodox Christianity and how it differs from Western Christians' expectations.
McGuckin explores...
88) Other Letters
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This entry in the fascinating behind-the-scenes Eyewitness Bible Series studies the people and stories that are bedrock to the Christian faith as presented in Hebrews, First and Second Peter, First, Second, and Third John, and Jude. Surprisingly little information is known about the letters in this series. The exact dates of all of them are unknown, and the author of Hebrews is disputed. Even the target audience of each of these letters is broadly...
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El audiolibro "El Amor Divino Revelado: Descubre el Arte de Amar a Dios y Transforma tu Vida" es una joya oculta para aquellos que aspiran a una vida llena de amor y conexión con lo divino. Desarrollado con un enfoque único, este audiolibro te revelará las técnicas más efectivas para amar a Dios de una manera profunda y transformadora.
Cada capítulo de este audiolibro está repleto de sabiduría atemporal y prácticas espirituales que te llevarán...
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The Bible Study Source series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, 40 Days Through the Book includes high-quality, live audio sessions from the author that cover this important Bible-based topic. These sessions will reflect the ambiance of the unique recording locations, immersing the listener into the teaching.
The message of the gospel that Paul brought to Ephesus forever...
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All of us think about the end times. When we reflect on what will happen not only when we die but when this present age ends, some combination of ideas, images, hopes, and fears floods our minds. In The Future of Everything, William Boekestein encourages us to allow our thoughts on the end times to be guided by God's Word. While combing the Scriptures to find direction related to subjects like death, the millennial kingdom, the return of Christ, the...
92) Jude
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Avec la Segond 21, plus besoin de choisir entre compréhension et fiabilité! La Segond 21 est une traduction de la Bible éditée pour la première fois en 2007, fruit de 12 ans de travail sur les textes hébreu, araméen et grec. Son objectif? Proposer une formulation française fidèle à l'original, dans le langage actuel, d'o la formule
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"There is no longer male and female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus."
The conversation about the relationship between women and men and their roles in the Christian life and the church has evolved, but the topic continues to inspire debate and disagreement.
The third edition of this groundbreaking work brings together scholars firmly committed to the authority of Scripture to explore historical, biblical, theological, cultural, and practical...
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In this 36-lecture course, you'll find an engaging way to explore profound religious questions and the many responses believers, scholars, and theologians have developed over more than 2,000 years. Through this series, Professor Cary reveals the enduring power of the Christian tradition - as both an intellectual discipline and a spiritual path. These lectures begin at the very dawn of Christianity, as you examine some of the earliest examples of scripture...
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People are hungry for hope. They want to understand our human condition-its origin, nature, purpose, and destiny. The Christian faith offers hope for individuals and the entire universe, grounded in absolute truth. But how can we know that Christianity is true? And how can Christians confidently present their beliefs in the face of doubts and competing views?
In this comprehensive text, Douglas Groothuis makes a clear and rigorous case for Christian...
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There are four basic questions that confront each of us: Who am I? Where did I come from? Why am I here? And where am I going when I die? Your eternal destiny will be determined by your "world view†in addressing these issues. And there are really only two world views: either everything - including you- is the result of some kind of cosmic accident, or this is all the result of a deliberate design by a Designer. This issue could not be more...
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This short audio presentation by D. Denis McBrinn and narrated by Sara Dylan is designed to bring clear understanding of the many ways in which the Bible encourages us to "Live Courageously" in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ and to give you an opportunity to focus and reflect on the level of courage currently in your life." The Bible provides us with the inner strength and courage to walk on with hope in our hearts. Especially, when it is dark...
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"Angels descending bring from above, echoes or mercy, whispers of love."
-Fanny J. Crosby
Angels don't always appear in our lives wearing wings and halos.
Since the beginning of recorded history, humans have found inspiration in tales of benevolent encounters with angelic beings. Angels can manifest in many ways-through the loving gaze of a dog, the unexpected warmth of a stranger, and even in the awe-inspiring beauty of nature. Whatever form these...
99) 15 Ezra - 1987
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The book of Ezra takes the Jewish people back from Babylon into Israel where they rebuild the temple and restore the land. Skip Heitzig tells this story of God's faithfulness to His people.
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We're all on the lookout for helpful tips for everyday tasks. Whether it's a kitchen hack for tear-free onions or a cleaning hack for a mess-free microwave, people are eager to save time and effort. Your walk with Christ can be more consistent, simple, and satisfying with Spirit Hacks: Tips and Tools for Mastering Your Spiritual Life. Let's do this.
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