baker publishing group aug 2016 (21 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - If God asked you to live faithfully in the midst of upheaval, even if the cost was high, how would you respond What if he made extraordinary and difficult demands The prophet Habakkuk struggled with these very questions as he tried to follow God step-by-step during a time of unrest.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Practical Help for Recognizing and Listening to God's VoiceBestselling author James Goll takes readers on an adventure into the heart of what it means to hear God, and how to do it. Over the course of this journey, both beginners and those who have been listening to God for years will explore biblical principles about prayer, starting from square one. Real-life illustrations inspire and excite readers to have expectant hearts by learning to: - draw near to God- trust that he wants to speak- overcome obstacles that block his voice- avoid being misled by words not coming from him- cultivate a lifestyle of hearing himGod is speaking to you--today. Grow in assurance that he wants you to hear.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThere is a reason we look at others as rivals and limit ourselves to comparison and competition. We have an enemy assaulting our mind, will, and emotions in the hope that we'll turn on ourselves and each other. It's a cycle that isolates us from intimate connections, creates confusion about our identity, and limits our purpose.In Without Rival, bestselling author Lisa Bevere shares how a revelation of God's love breaks these limits. You'll learn how to stop seeing others as rivals and make the deep connections with your Creator you long for--connections that hold the promise of true identity and intimacy. With biblically sound teaching filled with prophetic insight for our day, Lisa uses humor and passion to challenge you to? flip rivalry so it brings out the best in you? stop hiding from conversations you need to be a part of? answer the argument that says women are unfit, easily deceived, and gullible? dismantle gender rivalry and work with the men in your lifeIt's time to step forward to live a life without rival.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Inspiring Conclusion to a Popular Series with a TV tie-in When Beth Thatcher returns to Coal Valley, she has much to be excited about. She anticipates Jarrick's proposal of marriage and perhaps a spring wedding. The mine is expanding, and there are more schoolchildren than ever.But the town's rapid growth brings many challenges. A second teacher is assigned, and Beth finds herself going head-to-head with a very different philosophy of education--one that dismisses religion and rejects God. Fearful for the children who sit under the influence of Robert Harris Hughes, Beth struggles to know how to respond.At the same time, Beth wonders if Jarrick is considering a position at her father's company simply for her sake. Should she admit her feelings on the matter Or keep silent and allow Jarrick to make up his own mind.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Practical Keys to Transforming the World around YouIn a world where evil dominates the headlines, we are often left wondering, Will good really triumph over evil Or are we hurtling toward oblivion It's here, during this very hour--when political chaos seems to reign and the media persecutes anyone who disagrees with them--that God is searching for men and women who long for an infusion of boldness that possesses their souls, who will take a stand and be a voice for the Kingdom. His vision for the future is not bleak, and he is readying a heavy rain of transformation and revival. Here is the guidance and inspiration you need to become a vessel that catches the downpour of the Spirit's rain--and helps release God's Kingdom like a flood.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Neuropsychologist Offers Hope to Those Struggling with DepressionAs a board-certified neuropsychologist, Dr. Michelle Bengtson sees the devastation of depression. Early on, she practiced the most effective treatments and prescribed them for her clients. But when she experienced depression herself, she found that the treatments she had recommended were lacking. Her experience showed her the missing component in treating depression.In Hope Prevails, Dr. Bengtson writes with deep compassion, blending her training and faith, to offer readers a hope grounded in God's love and grace. She helps readers understand what depression is, how it affects them spiritually, and what, by God's grace, it cannot do. The result is an approach that offers the hope of release, not just the management of symptoms.For those who struggle with depression and those who want to help them, Hope Prevails offers hope for the future.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - You Were Made for Another WorldIn this world of fear, trials, and loneliness it's easy to feel adrift, like you're homesick for somewhere you've never been. This longing is no small thing to be brushed off and forgotten--it's a guidepost letting you know that you were made for a different place. This earth, as we know it, is not your home. But it's close. In fact, at times you can almost see your home from here. What you long for is the New Earth--the place God has been preparing for your eternity with him. With heartfelt stories, personal reflection, and deep scriptural insight, Elyse Fitzpatrick explores heaven and the New Earth--showing that our assumptions about heaven and the realities of the New Earth are not one and the same. Your final destination is not a dull, featureless room in the clouds, but rather a perfected earth. It's an actual place full of beauty and wonder that we'll explore with real, perfect bodies. There's no need to chase a bucket list--on the New Earth there will be no end of glorious sites and amazing activities, and we'll never run out of time. Includes questions for group discussion.'As someone who grew up in the church and studying the Bible, yet without a full understanding of our eternal home--the New Heaven and the New Earth--this book not only expanded my understanding, it fed my longing. This is a book I will recommend again and again to those who long to understand what awaits believers beyond this life.'--Nancy Guthrie, author of Hearing Jesus Speak Into Your Sorrow.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How to Reach God's Heart with Bold, Humble PrayersThe all-powerful God of the universe loves you and wants to talk with you! Drawing from thirty years of journaling, trusted author and radio host Susie Larson shares the secrets to effective prayer. She will help you put into action the powerful combination of a humble reverence before God and a tenacious hold on the promises he gives his beloved children, drawing you closer to God and changing how you see yourself and your circumstances.Sharing personal stories and biblical insights, Susie shows how to: - Pray specifically and persistently for God's promises- Overcome common hindrances to effective prayer- Move from begging and pleading to praying and believingDiscover your unique identity in Christ and confidently embrace his personal provision, power, and love.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERInspiring Story of How Brokenness Leads to Bold FaithJesus promises peace and trouble for his followers. But most of us accept the peace and are confused and angry when adversity comes our way.All-American soccer star Mo Isom knows the struggle firsthand. While her life seemed like a success, she was battling an eating disorder, the suicide of her father, and a horrific car accident. It wasn't until God wrecked her life that she discovered the glory of renewal through Jesus Christ and that wreckage can be sacred rather than scarring. Readers take the journey from broken to bold with her and learn to surrender their lives to the King who was wrecked on their behalf.Endorsements'Mo reminds us that brokenness is actually the very place God meets us the most, and the place where we can find Jesus like never before.'--Jefferson Bethke, New York Times bestselling author of > Religion 'Every person who picks up this book will be challenged, entertained, and more connected with God by reading it.'--Annie Downs, author of Let's All Be Brave.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - As Ainslee McKay reluctantly leaves all she's known, the beauty of forgiveness and new beginnings comes to light in a West Virginian town with hidden depths. Ainslee McKay's world is upended when her twin sister secretly elopes and leaves Ainslee alone to move to Weston, West Virginia, to fulfill their obligation at the McKay family's new tile works. While her brother, Ewan, agrees to travel with her and help her learn the ropes, she still intends to sell this business she no longer wants if a buyer can be found. When the talented Levi Judson arrives to show Ainslee his designs for new tiles, she's impressed by his skill and passion for the business but feels she must keep her true plans for the business a secret from him. And though Levi hopes for a long, successful career at McKay Tile Works, he's hiding his true reason for coming to Weston. Can the growing feelings between them survive if the truth comes to light--or is a future together as uncertain as the future of the tile works itself 'Miller continues her Refined by Love series with the third installment, a charming historical romance centered on a family of Irish immigrants. . . . This lighthearted, entertaining story contains a moving message: that simple acts of kindness can positively effect the lives of others when fear of the unknown is dissuaded and compassion and selflessness take hold.'--Publishers Weekly.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It's up to bodyguard Katie Singleton to keep her handsome but reluctant client aliveKatie Singleton, a partner with the Elite Guardians Protection Agency, stumbles upon her next assignment quite by accident. Spotting blue lights at a familiar restaurant, she stops to investigate, only to discover that owner Daniel Matthews has become the target of someone who will go to any lengths to put him out of business.Daniel might be concerned, but he's not convinced that a bodyguard--and a female one at that--is necessary. A new attack and his niece's urgings are enough to make him reconsider. He and Katie must figure out who's behind the intimidation and threats--before a would-be killer strikes again.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What is the weight of a secret And what happens when that burden becomes almost too much to bear For decades, Perla Phillips has hidden the truth of a decision that still fills her with guilt. But now, seeing her granddaughter, Ella, struggle in a similar way, she's prepared to finally open the past to her family, no matter the consequences. But when the opportunity is snatched from her in a most unexpected manner, will she have waited too long Spanning generations, this moving family drama weaves together the interlocking stories of two women as they navigate relationships, family, faith, and the choices that will shape their lives. Heartwarming and nostalgic, the story explores the courage to share the wounds of the past and celebrates the legacy a family passes from one generation to the next. 'The story of Perla's life is told intermittently alongside events set in the present day, nicely building tension as the family moves from coldness to reconciliation. Thomas's realistic depiction of wavering but unbreakable family ties brings depth to the story of coming to terms with the past and living with faith in the face of uncertainty.'--Publishers Weekly'Thomas's newest novel in the Appalachian Blessings series is true to form, and full of rich interactions and a love that goes beyond boundaries. . . . This novel is comfortable and warm; a lovely late summer read.'--RT Book ReviewsPraise for Sarah Loudin Thomas'Thomas' lovely inspirational novel examines the struggle to identify and accept love and to learn to love someone in spite of his or her flaws.' --Booklist review of Until the Harvest'Once in a while a new author . . . makes you sit up and take notice.'--Library Journal starred review for Miracle in a Dry Season'Fans of insightful, unpretentious romance drama will savor this heartwarming story of love, family secrets, unexpected twists, marital wisdom, and God using everything for good--even our mistakes.'--CBA Christian Market.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Where We See Tragedy, God Sees Possibility . . .Few American epics of tragedy, intrigue, friendship, and faith will entertain and challenge the soul like the narrative inspired by the events in the real life of David Ring--a boy literally born dead who survives with sobering consequences. Living with the harsh realities of cerebral palsy, Ring faces impossible odds yet stumbles into an improbable life of inspiration and influence in the small, unassuming town of Liberty, Missouri, in the 1960s.As a teenage boy, Ring finds himself tragically orphaned and being shuffled about to various homes. Along this journey, he faces secret, unspeakable atrocities that eventually plunge him into the depths of depression and attempted suicide. But amid the harsh troubles of life, he encounters another boy his age named David, the son of a local pastor. Their unlikely friendship begins on the rocks, but eventually develops into something extraordinary and unique that alters the trajectory of both of their lives--and the whole town of Liberty--forever.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What is he really thinking >Relationship and communication expert Mike Bechtle offers you an insider's guide to the sometimes puzzling male brain. He explains how men think, act, communicate, and grow in relationships. Simple and practical, this book is a road map for better conversations and improved relationships.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Examine the New Testament from within the living tradition of the Catholic ChurchWell-respected New Testament scholar and popular speaker Mary Healy unpacks the Letter to the Hebrews, making its difficult and puzzling passages accessible to all. Healy's commentary shows how Hebrews reveals the meaning of Christ's death in light of the Old Testament figures, rites, and sacrifices that foreshadowed it. Healy explains that Hebrews, when fully understood, transforms our understanding of who God is, what he has done for us, and how we are to live as Christians today.The CCSS relates Scripture to Christian life today, is faithfully Catholic, and is supplemented by features designed to help pastoral ministers, lay readers, and students better comprehend the Bible and use it more effectively.Commentary features include: ? Biblical text from the New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)? References to the Catechism, the Lectionary, and related biblical texts? Theological insights from Church fathers, saints, and popes? Reflection and application sections for daily Christian living? Suggested resources and an index of pastoral subjectsAttractively packaged and accessibly written, the CCSS aims to help readers understand their faith more deeply, nourish their spiritual life, and share the good news with others.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 3 Bestselling Spiritual Warfare Books in 1 Powerful VolumeThis spiritual warfare battle plan from international prophetic leader Chuck Pierce presents three bestselling books all in one volume. When God Speaks reveals our first line of defense: learning to discern God's voice and receive his guidance for the spiritual battles we face. Next, Prayers That Outwit the Enemy exposes Satan's strategies against us. And finally, Protecting Your Home from Spiritual Darkness gives ten easy steps for praying for your home, your family, and your property in order to lock out evil and maintain your victory.This step-by-step, in-depth handbook will help you know God's heart, pray more effectively, and overcome the negative influences of darkness for effective spiritual warfare.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Leading Voices from across Christian Traditions Discuss the Mission of the ChurchWhat is the mission of the church Every seminarian and church leader must wrestle with that question. No matter what designation a church uses to describe itself, it must also think critically about why it exists and what it should be doing. In this book, five leading voices representing a range of Christian traditions engage in an enlightening conversation as they present and compare their perspectives on the mission of the church. Each contributor offers his or her view and responds to the other four views. Contributors include Stephen B. Bevans, Darrell L. Guder, Ruth Padilla DeBorst, Edward Rommen, and Ed Stetzer. The book's format is ideal for classroom use and will also benefit pastors and church leaders.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Focused Biblical Scholarship to Teach the Text EffectivelyThe Teach the Text Commentary Series utilizes the best of biblical scholarship to provide the information a pastor needs to communicate the text effectively. The carefully selected preaching units and focused commentary allow pastors to quickly grasp the big idea and key themes of each passage of Scripture. Each unit of the commentary includes the big idea and key themes of the passage and sections dedicated to understanding, teaching, and illustrating the text.The newest release in this innovative commentary series is T. Desmond Alexander's treatment of Exodus.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - New in the Acclaimed Paideia Commentary SeriesTwo respected senior New Testament scholars examine cultural context and theological meaning in Philippians and Philemon in this addition to the well-received Paideia series. Paideia commentaries explore how New Testament texts form Christian readers by attending to the ancient narrative and rhetorical strategies the text employs, showing how the text shapes theological convictions and moral habits, and making judicious use of maps, photos, and sidebars in a reader-friendly format. Students, pastors, and other readers will appreciate the historical, literary, and theological insight offered in this practical commentary.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThere is a reason we look at others as rivals and limit ourselves to comparison and competition. We have an enemy assaulting our mind, will, and emotions in the hope that we'll turn on ourselves and each other. It's a cycle that isolates us from intimate connections, creates confusion about our identity, and limits our purpose.In Without Rival, bestselling author Lisa Bevere shares how a revelation of God's love breaks these limits. You'll learn how to stop seeing others as rivals and make the deep connections with your Creator you long for--connections that hold the promise of true identity and intimacy. With biblically sound teaching filled with prophetic insight for our day, Lisa uses humor and passion to challenge you to? flip rivalry so it brings out the best in you? stop hiding from conversations you need to be a part of? answer the argument that says women are unfit, easily deceived, and gullible? dismantle gender rivalry and work with the men in your lifeIt's time to step forward to live a life without rival. 256 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Explore the contemporary significance of the Old Testament and hear the Word of God afreshVeteran Old Testament scholar Tremper Longman offers an accessible commentary on one of Scripture's most intriguing books. With his deft exegetical and expositional skill, the resulting work is full of fresh insight into the meaning of the text.In addition to paragraph-level commentary, all volumes of the Baker Commentary on the Old Testament series feature: ? A fresh translation of the Hebrew text? Incisive comments based on the author's translation? Linguistic, historical, and canonical insights? Concluding reflections? Footnotes addressing technical mattersPastors, teachers, and all serious students of the Bible will find here an accessible commentary that will serve as an excellent resource for their study.