baker publishing group apr 2013 (21 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - God used Elijah to accomplish great things--and He can use you, too.Elijah is marked as one of the greatest prophets of the Bible. More than a gifted seer, he spoke directly for God, and with His authority. Elijah is the only prophet to have called down fire from heaven, and one of only two individuals in Scripture taken to heaven before tasting death. Yet this remarkable agent of the Lord was also very human, afflicted with the very same failings and fears you have. With keen insight and practical application, beloved theologian and teacher R. T. Kendall explores the triumphs and contradictions of this powerful man of God. You will love seeing how Elijah was like you--righteous but proud, strong but cowardly, blessed but tested by trial and doubt.And you will take joy in realizing how God will use you, as He did Elijah, for His perfect glory.'Very well written. Kendall examines the various episodes of Elijah's life in the Scriptures and draws out of them deeper truths that we can use today. He serves up to his reader skillful insights, practical applications of truth, helpful anecdotes, and wisdom from the Scriptures. People will understand God, Elijah, and themselves more fully. Recommend this book to everyone.' --David Mundt, CBA Retailers + Resources'Kendall masterfully gives a 'double portion' of wisdom and insight into the powerful impact and great victories an ordinary person can achieve for God's kingdom if he will simply follow and obey him.' --Worship Leader.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This powerful plan will help you build a home where every person feels loved, valued, and heard. No matter your child's age or your family's unique situation, you'll find everything you need to help your family open their hearts to each other and to God.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Holy Spirit operates through the written Word of God to move believers into an ever-deeper experience of God. With this guide from A.W. Tozer, experience fellowship with the Father through his Word and discover all the Bible is meant to be.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Exciting Conclusion to Lauraine Snelling's WILD WEST WIND seriesAs winter settles over the Engstrom ranch, Cassie Lockwood has a lot on her mind. The way Lucas Engstrom smiles at her should set her heart to tripping. But it doesn't. Shouldn't there be some attraction to him if they are going to be married His vow to make her love him doesn't seem to be working, no matter how considerate and charming he is. And then there's the look she caught him sending Betsy Hudson at church one Sunday. Are she and Lucas drifting apart During a short trip away, Cassie realizes she must make other plans for her future. But what will the Engstroms say when she announces plans to leave the ranch and join a Wild West show.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'One of the most accessible introductions to the Psalter available''A winsome, accessible introduction to the psalms that invites readers to fresh understanding and engagement. Invitation to the Psalms combines discerning theology with a lightheartedness that brings the reader along in doing interpretation in imaginative, real-life ways.'--Walter Brueggemann, Columbia Theological Seminary'One of the most accessible introductions to the Psalter available. From the character of the psalms as poetry to their function as a testimony to the God whose ways are at the center of all the psalms, the authors have taken up basic aspects of the psalms in simple, fresh, and genuinely inviting ways. Readers at all levels will enjoy and learn from this presentation of the richness of the psalms.'--Patrick D. Miller, Princeton Theological Seminary'This is the best kind of introduction to a book of the Bible--informative, engaging, scholarly with a light touch, well calculated to help people read the Bible but not to be a substitute for reading it, and capable of encouraging people to water-ski across the psalms (as the authors themselves put it).'--John Goldingay, Fuller Theological Seminary'Invitation to the Psalms does just that in a very winsome fashion. It is most readable, using literary insights from modern poetry to illuminate the character and message of the ancient psalms. It is up-to-date in its scholarship without overburdening the reader with technicalities. In short, it is an ideal introduction to interpreting the psalms for individual or classroom use.'--Gordon Wenham, Trinity College Bristol'In their characteristically vivid, lively, engaging, and often humorous way, Rolf and Karl Jacobson succeed wonderfully in their stated goal of enabling readers not only to study the psalms but also to experience them. While this book is aimed at and clearly accessible to the nonspecialist, more advanced students of the psalms, including pastors and teachers in churches and synagogues, will also appreciate and benefit from this volume. Psalms scholars will recognize and appreciate the authors' solid interpretive foundation as well as the careful, concrete, and creative way that they invite a wider audience to experience the riches of the psalms.'--J. Clinton McCann Jr., Eden Theological Seminary.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The reader will discover how to be a woman of mystery who lets herself be pursued by her Prince Charming, knowing she are worth every ounce of effort . . . and her prince enjoys the chase.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Improvising as Living Works of Art'This packs a lot of punch for a short book. Yet the tone is gracious, cautious, and often conversational. It signals a new 'turn' in worship studies: a concern for a theologically rich and culturally alert engagement with the arts in congregational worship. It deserves a wide readership and will doubtless provoke a whole series of fruitful improvisations.'--Jeremy Begbie, Thomas A. Langford Research Professor of Theology, Duke University'Jazz music--so creative and free, so grounded and disciplined--provides a vivid and illuminating metaphor for reflecting on the internal dynamics of faithful and fruitful Christian lives and worship practices. This book pushes readers beyond any initial superficial appeal of this analogy to explore how it might radically convert our perceptions about the shape, tone, and sheer beauty of Christian discipleship.'--John D. Witvliet, director, Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, Calvin College and Calvin Theological Seminary'Bruce Ellis Benson's refreshing book critiques common ideas about art and liturgy that often limit our access to them. Drawing on a wide range of philosophy and theology as well as his own experiences as a musician, Benson engagingly argues that our lives are inescapably artistic and liturgical. He proposes that all art and worship are characterized by improvisation, which responds to what has come before but changes and adds to it. Liturgy as a Way of Life embodies such improvisation as Benson builds on and weaves together ideas from the past and present to create a dynamic, helpful way to see, to know, and to be.'--Ted Prescott, emeritus professor of art, Messiah College''Call and response' and 'improvisation' are only two of the many ideas Benson fleshes out in this book. I appreciate these two especially because our culture has so misunderstood the terms 'liturgy' and 'creativity' (which is God's alone). We need a philosopher to set us right.'--Marva J. Dawn, author of Reaching Out without Dumbing Down, A Royal 'Waste' of Time, and How Shall We Worship.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Love's recovery starts with a single step . . . After 27 years of marriage, Marilyn Anderson is tired of playing the role of perfect wife. Her husband Jim is a successful businessman who gives her everything she needs--a beautiful home in an upscale neighborhood, the financial freedom to be a stay-at-home mom, an enviable collection of stuff. Everything, that is, except what really matters: love.After years of trying to connect with Jim, Marilyn has had enough. She longs to experience some measure of happiness before she's too old to enjoy it. Needing some time to herself to sort things out, Marilyn leaves to start a new job and take dancing lessons--something she has wanted to do for as long as she can remember.Shocked to find his wife gone, Jim Anderson must sort through the past to save his marriage. With a little help from an unexpected ally, he begins a campaign to win Marilyn back. What he doesn't anticipate is how his actions will affect everyone around him--starting with himself.'I believe every person who reads The Dance will be deeply touched and changed for the better. This book is worth your time!'--Jimmy Evans, founder and CEO of MarriageToday and author of Lifelong Love Affair'This powerful and emotional story of healing and restoration is sure to grip your heart from the very first chapter. You won't be able to put it down.'--Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, authors of The Good FightDan Walsh is the bestselling author of several books, including The Discovery and The Reunion. He has won three Carol Awards, and two of his novels were finalists for RT Reviews Inspirational Book of the Year for 2011 and 2012. A member of American Christian Fiction Writers, Dan served as a pastor for 25 years. He lives with his wife in the Daytona Beach area, where he's busy researching and writing his next novel.Gary Smalley (1940-2016) was one of the country's best-known authors and speakers on family relationships. The bestselling and award-winning author or coauthor of many books, along with several popular films and videos, he spent more than thirty years learning, teaching, and counseling, speaking to over two million people in live conferences.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An essential guidebook for how God is transforming the world through people just like you. Discover new movements of God's Spirit that are turning the tide against the evil one, opening wide the doors of heaven to usher in God's reign on the earth.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover the biblical model for work, worship, and giving, and understand how this pattern prepares you to give and receive blessings. Now is the time to claim your inheritance and your portion and dwell in the realm of God's blessing.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 2014 Carol Award Winner for Historical RomanceMichigan, 1880Annalisa Werner's hope for a fairy tale love is over. Her husband failed her in every way and now his death has left her with few options to save the family farm. She needs a plentiful harvest. That, and a husband to help bring it in. Someone strong, dependable. That'll be enough. A marriage for love.that's something she's given up on. So her father sends a letter to his brother in the Old Country, asking him to find Annalisa a groom. Then a man appears: Carl Richards, from their home country of Germany and a former schoolteacher--or so he says. He's looking for work and will serve on the farm until her husband arrives. With time running out, she accepts his help, but there's more to this man than he's admitting. He's also gentle, kind, charming--unlike any man she's ever known. But even as Carl is shining light into the darkness of her heart, she knows her true groom may arrive any day.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Learning Biblical Hebrew Grammatical Concepts through English Grammar'Grammatical Concepts 101 for Biblical Hebrew has long been my go-to resource for both undergraduate and graduate students who want to see how the grammar of Hebrew compares to English. Dr. Long does not err by explaining Hebrew in light of English; rather, he skillfully compares the two languages, all the while maintaining and explaining their distinct properties. His work provides a truly helpful conceptual bridge between the two different grammatical systems. All Hebrew teachers should have this volume close at hand for easy reference to students; most teachers should assign it as a supplemental textbook.'--Robert Holmstedt, University of TorontoPraise for the first edition'In the real world of language pedagogy, where students' knowledge of English grammar is patchy at best, this volume is a crucial counterpart to textbooks of biblical Hebrew. Lucid and accessible explanations of grammatical concepts and terms provide students with the framework they need to understand language structures. Armed with this deeper appreciation of English grammar, students will be better prepared to think about the structures of biblical Hebrew.'--Cynthia L. Miller-Naudé, University of the Free State, South Africa'A tremendous boon to teachers of biblical Hebrew. . . . This is a remarkably valuable aid that instructors will benefit both from reading and from making available to their students.'--Frederick E. Greenspahn, Religious Studies Review'[Long] has . . . rendered a great service to Hebrew language students and instructors everywhere.'--Michael Williams, Calvin Theological Journal'Long has done an admirable job bringing together readable discussions of what are sometimes difficult-to-comprehend grammatical concepts. . . . I found Long's work to be an insightful and well-presented introduction to basic (and advanced) grammatical concepts.'--Tyler F. Williams, Toronto Journal of Theology'The layout of the book is excellent. . . . First-year grammars tend not to cover many of the topics that Long addresses. His presentation is well done and concise so that students can learn to distinguish and label elements that they observe.'--Brian L. Webster, Bibliotheca Sacra'Following the logic of the Hebrew language and connecting it with English grammar is the strength of this specialized book. This volume is an important counterpart to textbooks of biblical Hebrew for students at college level and up. The explanations are clear and accessible, the grammatical concepts and terms provide students and readers with the framework they need to understand language structures.'--Nomi Levy, Association of Jewish Libraries Newsletter.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Leading Old Testament scholar Tremper Longman III provides students and pastors with expert guidance on choosing a commentary for any book of the Old Testament. The fifth edition has been updated to assess the most recently published commentaries, providing evaluative comments. Longman lists a number of works available for each book of the Old Testament, gives a brief indication of their emphases and viewpoints, and evaluates them. The result is a balanced, sensible guide for those who preach and teach the Old Testament and need help in choosing the best tools.Praise for Previous Editions'This little book is an excellent aid for the study of the Old Testament. It is more than a bibliography; it is an annotated listing of many of the most important resources available in English. . . . A 'must' for any serious student of the Bible.'--Dianne Bergant, CSA, The Bible Today 'If you are preparing a new sermon series and looking for advice on commentaries, you must consult [this volume]. . . . [It] will help to save you lots of money in the long run.'--Semper Reformanda'Skillfully navigate[s] the dense terrain of the commentary world and offer[s] sage advice for those engaged in biblical study. . . . The format of Longman's volume is . . . user-friendly. . . . Readers will certainly be helped in making informed decisions about how best to spend both their time and money.'--Mark R. Stevenson, Emmaus Journal'A bibliographic tool worth consulting.'--International Review of Biblical Studies'This short guide will be very useful for building one's theological library, and for directing theological students to the best commentaries in English.'--Pierre Constant, Eusebeia.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Scripture and Tradition is part of the Acadia Studies in Bible and Theology series. Series editors are Craig A. Evans and Lee Martin McDonald.'In Scripture and Tradition, Edith Humphrey provides an intelligent and nuanced way forward, past the stifling oppositions that have dominated the discussions on Scripture and tradition in the recent past. Fusing personal reflection with an excellently articulated and accessible argument, Humphrey shows us how the narrative character of the Christian faith and life mandates that we live in tradition, rejecting the trappings of traditionalism. For as Jaroslav Pelikan noted many years ago, 'Tradition is the living faith of the dead; traditionalism is the dead faith of the living.''--George Kalantzis, associate professor of theology, Wheaton College; director, The Wheaton Center for Early Christian Studies'Edith Humphrey bridges the gap between the apostolic and postapostolic church by exploring the biblical foundations for Christian tradition. She invites readers to embrace the Bible's own witness to tradition as an essential key to the entire life of the church. Elegantly written and exegetically compelling, this book reveals how 'biblical' tradition takes us beyond the impasse of the 'Scripture versus tradition' debates that have beleaguered Christianity since the Reformation.'--Bradley Nassif, professor of biblical and theological studies, North Park University'Edith Humphrey's great gift for combining biblical scholarship with pastoral insight is charitably applied to one of the most significant stumbling blocks for Christian unity: the relation between Scripture and tradition. Her focus on Scripture's own sense of tradition provides a way into the subject that will appeal especially to Protestants who share (and among whom she learned) her deep respect for Scripture. Yet these same readers may begin to discover that the tradition of which she speaks does not diminish but rather sustains, and is sustained by, that respect. What is therefore diminished is the stumbling block itself.'--Douglas Farrow, professor of Christian thought, McGill University.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - He's looking to take care of his family. She's looking to take care of her heart.Trouble is . . . love's looking to take care of them both.Cassidy McClare is a spunky Texas oil heiress without a fortune who would just as soon hogtie a man as look at him. Jilted by a fortune hunter, Cassidy travels west hoping a summer visit with her wealthy cousins in San Francisco will help her forget her heartache. But no sooner is she settled in beautiful California than Jamie McKenna, a handsome pauper looking to marry well, captures her heart. Can love prevail when Jamie discovers that Cassidy is poorer than he is And can Cassidy ever learn to fully trust her heart to a man Bestselling author Julie Lessman brings the delectable Gilded Age to life in this sumptuous new series. Join your favorite romantic storyteller as she moves to the hills of San Francisco for more romance, passion, and surprising revelations.'With an artist's brushstroke, Julie Lessman creates another masterpiece filled with family and love and passion. Love at Any Cost will not only soothe your soul, but it will make you laugh, stir your heart, and release a sigh of satisfaction when you turn the last page.'--MaryLu Tyndall, bestselling author of Veil of Pearls'One of the spunkiest, most endearing heroines to ever grace the page, Cassidy McClare will win your heart right along with her heart-tugging hero. Readers will not be able to part with these characters come 'The End.''--Laura Frantz, author of Love's Reckoning'This is the most fun I've had reading a Julie Lessman book. The McClare clan is wonderful and I loved all of them. I can't wait to see what Julie does next!'--Mary Connealy, author of Over the Edge, In Too Deep, and Out of Control.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This non-partisan book examines many of the hot-button issues facing evangelicals--such as fighting poverty, caring for the environment, advancing peace, promoting strong families, and supporting a consistent ethic of life--from the perspective of Jesus's red-letter words in the Bible.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - There are sixteen million children growing up in poverty in America. They have the same God-given potential as children in wealthier communities, but on average they achieve at significantly lower levels. Education expert Nicole Baker Fulgham explores what Christians can--and should--do to champion urgently needed reform and improve our public schools.'A compelling call to a new generation of Christians to fight poverty and injustice through committing themselves to education. Nicole Baker Fulgham is a leader who gives me hope for the future of the church and for educational equality in America. Her passion and dedication to her faith and to tackling one of the greatest challenges of our time is clear on every page. Anyone looking for a practical and faithful means of changing the world should read this book at once.'--Jim Wallis, president, Sojourners; author of The (Un)Common Good: How the Gospel Brings Hope to a World Divided'A powerful, engaging book about one of the most urgent challenges facing our nation today. Combining moving stories with solid data, Educating All God's Children is a ringing challenge to provide quality education for all our children. Excellent.'--Ronald J. Sider, president emeritus, Evangelicals for Social Action'Educating All God's Children stands as a justice manifesto on behalf of millions who stand crippled by the epidemic of educational disparity. This book serves as a clarion call for the church of Jesus Christ to rise with a prophetic and moral imperative to reform our public schools.'--Samuel Rodriguez, president, National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, Hispanic Evangelical Association'Nicole Baker Fulgham weaves personal experience, national statistics, educational theory, biblical teaching, and practical examples into a compelling call to transform public schools from worst to first. Everyone who cares about America's children must read this book.'--Leith Anderson, president, National Association of Evangelicals.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Creation, Redemption, and the Life of the World'A very important book. By pointing out how a robust doctrine of creation has been missing, Jonathan Wilson shows why evangelical engagement with our world is so feeble. He then lays the foundation for a much richer life by showing the necessary connections between redemption and creation. Most important, he shows how we can build on that trinitarian foundation--in our attitudes toward the body, 'consuming, ' the internet, business, and much more--all in the light of transformed worship. All Christians should read this book.'--Loren Wilkinson, Regent College, Vancouver, British Columbia'In the current discussions concerning the biblical doctrine of creation, we often bypass what is most important to us as Christians as we debate issues like the age of the earth or the length of the creation days. Jonathan Wilson corrects this oversight as he masterfully guides us to a rich appreciation of God as our Creator and Redeemer.'--Tremper Longman III, Westmont College'[A] beautifully organized and winsomely written book. From the opening chapters on how the doctrine of creation has gone 'missing' in church, through the bracing central chapters on doctrine and Scripture, all the way to the moving meditation on bodies near the end, this volume captivates, instructs, challenges, and delights. It will become the standard text on creation for years to come.'--Douglas Harink, King's University College, Edmonton'This book should be mandatory reading for pastors, theological students, and believers who care about the burning moral issues of our day and want to rethink them theologically.'--Brian Brock, King's College, University of Aberdeen'Allowing trinitarian creation and redemption in Jesus Christ to cast mutual light on each other, God's Good World is a mature, robust work.'--Philip Rolnick, professor of theology, University of St. Thomas 'A major contribution to the growing literature on a doctrine that has been sadly neglected until recently. Anyone who wants to discover the rich resource that Christian theology provides both the church and our world as we face the acute environmental challenges will be grateful for this timely book.'--Peter Harris, founder, A Rocha.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Classic Resource for Today's ChurchThis new edition of The Worship Sourcebook is an indispensable resource for worship planners and pastors. It includes - more than 2,500 prayers, litanies, and spoken texts for every element of worship services held throughout the seasons of the church year- teaching notes to offer guidance for planning each element of the service- thought-provoking perspectives on the meaning and purpose of worship to help stimulate discussion and reflection- new and revised liturgies, additional prayers for challenging situations facing today's church, and new appendices.