baker publishing group aug 2023 (34 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Heal emotional wounds and free yourself from the pastWe all have unresolved emotional pain from difficult circumstances. It gathers deep within the recesses of our hearts, in a place Jimmy Evans calls the 'hurt pocket.' The more we accumulate, the more we are mentally, emotionally, and relationally crippled. But what if we could reach into that hurt pocket, confront our pain, and experience release and freedom In this life-changing book, Jimmy Evans shows you how to resolve and move beyond negative events from your past that are compromising your present and keeping you from your God-given destiny. With inspired vulnerability and searing honesty, he helps you forgive others (and yourself) and discover true inner peace and hope for the future.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How to live with intentionality, even when life is busyYou want to thrive personally and professionally, but the day-to-day responsibilities and mental load can make that feel impossible. If your life feels overwhelming, it's time for a reset. This practical book shows you how to- work and parent guilt-free- set achievable goals- create more schedule flexibility- establish clear work boundaries- develop home management solutions- become more efficient and less stressed- prioritize self-care - invest in your relationships- cultivate deeper friendshipsWant to embrace your many roles and learn solutions that really work Let this book empower you to make changes and live with contentment.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How long is a body expected to keep a secret When Minerva Jane Jenkins was just fourteen years old, she married a man who moved her to the mountains. He carried with him a small box, which he told her held gold. And when he died fifty years later, he made her promise to tell no one about the box or the treasure it contained.Now at ninety-four, Minerva is nearing the end of what has sometimes been a lonely life. But she's kept her promise. Even so, rumors of hidden gold have a way of spreading, and Minerva is visited by a reporter, Del Rankin, who wants to know more of her story.As an unlikely friendship develops, Minerva is tempted to reveal her secret to Del. But the truth of what's really buried in the box may be hidden even from her.'Blood might be thicker than water, but love trumps both in Cindy K. Sproles's touching novel.'--Valerie Fraser Luesse, author of Under the Bayou Moon'This is the way Christian fiction should be written.'--Cecil Murphey, author or coauthor of 140 books, including 90 Minutes in Heaven with Don Piper and Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story'Sweet and sharp, This Is Where It Ends provides readers with insights they didn't know they needed.'--Cynthia Ruchti, author of Afraid of the Light and Facing the Dawn.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Guaranteed to captivate with plot twists you won't see coming.'--Tosca Lee, New York Times bestselling author'This story is sure to leave you breathless from the thrill of the ride. Hold on tight, it's about to get exhilarating!'--Lynette Eason, bestselling and award-winning author of the Extreme Measures series'Cold Pursuit sucked me in from the first riveting page and pulled me deeper into an intricate, danger-filled plot.'--Elizabeth Goddard, bestselling author of Cold Light of DayEx-FBI profiler River Ryland still suffers from PTSD after a case went horribly wrong. Needing a fresh start, she moves to St. Louis to be near her ailing mother and opens a private investigation firm with her friend and former FBI partner, Tony St. Clair. They're soon approached by a grieving mother who wants them to find out what happened to her teenaged son, who disappeared four years ago. River knows there's almost no hope the boy is still alive, but his mother needs closure, and River and Tony need a case, no matter how cold it might be.But as they follow the boy's trail, which gets more complicated at every turn, they find themselves in the path of a murderer determined to punish anyone who gets in his way. As River and Tony race to stop him before he kills again, an even more dangerous threat emerges, stirring up the past that haunts River and plotting an end to her future.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Twenty years ago, the summer of '77 was supposed to be the best summer of Summer Wilde's life. She and her best friends, Spring, Autumn, and Snow--the Four Seasons--had big plans.But those plans never had a chance. After a teenage prank gone awry, the Seasons found themselves on a bus to Tumbleweed, 'Nowhere,' Oklahoma, to spend eight weeks as camp counselors. All four of them arrived with hidden secrets and buried fears, and the events that unfolded in those two months forever altered their friendships, their lives, and their futures.Now, thirtysomething, Summer is at a crossroads. When her latest girl band leaves her in a motel outside Tulsa, she is forced to face the shadows of her past. Returning to the place where everything changed, she soon learns Tumbleweed is more than a town she never wanted to see again. It's a place for healing, for reconciling the past with the present, and for finally listening to love's voice.Praise for The Best Summer of Our Lives'Rachel Hauck sets the gold standard in inspirational fiction. The Best Summer of Our Lives is a nostalgic novel of friendship, romance, and the choices that define a life.'--Brenda Novak, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author'The Best Summer of Our Lives blends faith and hope into a story about the seasons of life, the seasons of friendship, and the seasons of love.'--Lisa Wingate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Friends'The Best Summer of our Lives brought me back to my teenage years, with all the angst, the hope, and the friendships, and reminded me that the best times of our lives don't have to be perfect to be loved.'--Susan May Warren, USA Today bestselling, award-winning author'Rachel Hauck fans will savor this sparkling story full of depth and heart!'--Lauren K. Denton, USA Today bestselling author of The Hideaway and A Place to Land.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Can they risk giving in to the attraction between them while their lives are on the line If widowed seamstress Nell Armstrong has to make one more pair of boring chaps for the cowboys in her tiny Wyoming town, she might just quit the business altogether! So meeting Brand Nolte, a widower struggling to raise three girls on his own, seems like her dream come true. Brand has no idea how to dress the girls properly, and Nell finally has a chance to create beautiful outfits while also teaching the girls to sew.But Nell is much more than a seamstress, and the investigative skills and knowledge she picked up alongside her late lawman husband soon become critical when a wounded stagecoach-robbery survivor is brought to town. As danger closes in from all sides, Nell and Brand must discover who has a target trained on them before it's too late.'A richly detailed adventure that captivates till the end.'--Publishers Weekly on Forged in Love.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A stunning coming-of-age tale.'--MESU ANDREWS, Christy Award-winning author of Isaiah's DaughterAs the eldest son of a Levite and a Philistine, Avidan is torn between his duty to his family legacy and the desire for something more. After an enemy attack strikes close to home, he takes the opportunity to fight with his cousins for the newly crowned King Saul. But when one of the cousins goes missing during the battle, Avidan refuses to leave him behind.Keziah is the daughter of one of the most powerful clan chiefs in the territory of Manasseh. On the brink of a forced marriage to a loathsome man decades older than her, she has no choice but to run, hoping to find sanctuary with her mother's family. United during their journeys and battling to survive the dangers that surround them, Avidan and Keziah make a pact to travel together. As challenges pile up, they must not only rely on each other to stay alive but also learn to trust the true and eternal King of Israel to guide their every step.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Worry is contagious . . . but you can stop its spreadAnxiety has an amazing ability to spread. Time and time again, when veteran counselor and parenting expert Sissy Goff has an anxious child or teen in her office, she's found they have at least one very well-intentioned but anxious parent. Anxiety is contagious, and it's likely affecting your kids, distracting you in the present, and making you feel like it will define your family's future.It doesn't have to be this way. With over 30 years of experience helping both children and adults, Sissy offers you practical, well-researched tools that will make a difference in your life--and the lives of your children. Learn how to? uncover the roots of your own anxiety? process anxiety in healthy ways rather than passing it on? model bravery and confidence? improve your mental health? discover a place of deeper, freer connection to your kidsHere is the help you need to experience freedom from anxiety, raise confident, courageous kids, and become a worry-free family in an increasingly anxious world.Also available: The Worry-Free Parent Workbook, a companion resource that provides clinically proven exercises to help you pinpoint the best anxiety-fighting tools for you and your family.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'An absolute winner.'--Tosca Lee, New York Times bestselling authorIt is 1952, and nearly all the girls Bertha Harding knows dream of getting married, keeping house, and raising children. Bertha dreams of baseball. She reads every story in the sports section, she plays ball with the neighborhood boys--she even writes letters to the pitcher for the Workington Sweet Peas, part of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.When Bertha's father is accused of being part of the Communist Party by the House Un-American Activities Committee, life comes crashing down. But dreams are hard to kill, and when Bertha gets a chance to try out for the Workington Sweet Peas, she packs her bags for an adventure she'll never forget.Join award-winning author Susie Finkbeiner for a summer of chasing down your dreams and discovering the place you truly belong.'A true home run from start to finish!'--Katherine Reay, bestselling author of The London House and A Shadow in Moscow'A deeply moving must-read.'--Jennifer L. Wright, author of If It Rains, Come Down Somewhere, and The Girl from the Papers'Pitch perfect. If you enjoy fiction that makes you think and makes you feel, this book is for you.'--Katie Powner, author of Where the Blue Sky Begins'Susie Finkbeiner has mastered the art of writing family stories that tenderly balance heartbreak and hope.'--Amanda Cox, Christy Award-winning author of The Edge of Belonging and The Secret Keepers of Old Depot Grocery.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Anxiety, depression, and mental health struggles are increasingly present in children ages 3-10. Bestselling author and neuroscientist shares a clear and effective five-step plan to teach your child how to manage their minds so they can live a life with greater resilience, health, and happiness in a changing and challenging world.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover unexpected hope in the midst of your lossNo grief is quite like the pain that follows pregnancy and infant loss. For any woman who feels alone, full of doubt, and overwhelmed with sorrow, this book guides you on a journey to experience the transforming hope of the gospel after losing your baby. Built on new research from interviews with more than four hundred loss moms, Miscarried Hope helps you move through the Five Stages of Hope. By exploring the profound parallels between pregnancy and infant loss and Holy Week, Rachel invites you to follow in the footsteps of Jesus's disciples as they grieved his death, waited in the silence, and rediscovered hope in his resurrection.With biblical truth and practical comforts for coping with the day-to-day pain of loss, Miscarried Hope leads you along a gentle road to healing.'I wish I had this book when we lost our baby. What a gift it is to have a friend like Rachel hold our hands as we wrestle, doubt, grieve, and come around to hope once again.'--Alyssa Bethke, cofounder of Family Teams and author of Satisfied and Loved that Lasts'Miscarried Hope is the book I wish I had as I stumbled through my own messy journey of loss. As you read, take your time--there's a fount of comfort and truth on every page!'--Nicole Zasowski, marriage and family therapist and author of What If It's Wonderful 'Miscarried Hope invited me on a gentle journey toward healing. As a mom who has experienced loss, I've lacked language for my pain. Now I have the words.'--Sandy Wickham, colead pastor at Park Hill Church.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Tools You Need to Stop the Spread of WorryAnxiety has an amazing ability to spread. But there are practical things you can do to fight back. In this encouraging, well-designed companion workbook to The Worry-Free Parent, veteran counselor and parenting expert Sissy Goff helps you dig deeper into the roots of your anxiety and identify targeted ways to overcome it.Through clinically tested questions and exercises, learn how to? uncover more of what keeps you stuck in worry? reframe your concerns with worry-fighting truths and Scripture? implement joy-filled practices to foster deeper connection in your family? find practical ways to experience freedom in your daily life Here are the space and tools you need to grab hold of peace, embrace grace, and become the person, parent, and family you want to be.Also available from Sissy Goff! The Worry-Free Parent, packed with foundational principles and advice for becoming a worry-free family.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Hope, joy, and stability can be yours againWhen you suffer a loss, you enter the realm of 'used to be.' You used to be married. You used to be employed. You used to be pregnant, secure, healthy, sober. You used to be a son or daughter, a brother or sister, a mother or father, a husband or wife. And in that used-to-be space, you can feel stuck. Though you may dwell there for a while, it's not a place you are meant to remain.With this book, pastor Chuck Elliott and counselor Ashley Elliott light the path to a better future. Sharing biblical advice and proven mental health techniques, they help you learn how to fully feel and face your grief, hold on to your faith, and develop healthy ways to see yourself, your life, and your loved ones. They offer coping strategies for when moving forward seems impossible and guide you toward building new thinking patterns that will result in healing and growth.If you 'used to be' something, it's not the end of the road. It's up to you to decide what you 'will be' in the future. 'Without properly managing our hurt and disappointment, our emotions can take us down a path of even greater pain. Chuck and Ashley, because of their own deep pain and loss, offer a plan to push through fear and restore and rebuild our emotional health. It can be done, and there's a plan of hope in these pages.'--Gregory L. Jantz, PhD, founder of The Center: A Place of HOPE'A valuable resource for those who want to come through their experiences better, not bitter.'--Dr. Michelle Bengtson, board-certified clinical neuropsychologist, host of Your Hope-Filled Perspective podcast, and award-winning author of Breaking Anxiety's Grip.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Pain is inevitable, but enduring it alone is optional. Dr. Michelle Bengtson is a voice of hope who will speak into your struggles, a helping hand who will point you to Jesus, and a wise guide who will lead you through whatever you're facing so you can embrace more of what our good God has for you.'--Holley Gerth, bestselling author of What Your Mind Needs for Anxious Moments\*\*\*Pain is inevitable. It manifests physically, emotionally, relationally, or spiritually. It follows tragic accidents, great loss, sudden betrayal, or unexpected change. Often pain is temporary. But what do you do when it isn't When it won't go away, healing does not come, and grief and hurt settle in to stay Drawing on her own experience of chronic pain and her years as a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist, Dr. Michelle Bengtson provides a countercultural perspective on pain. Offering hope without any false promises or empty platitudes, Dr. Bengtson unwraps the complex emotional aspects of dealing with pain. She gives you permission to question God, helps you identify the lies you've believed about your pain, and reorients your perception based on the truth of God's Word. Each chapter ends with a recommended playlist, reflection questions, and a prayer.Your pain may not change, but your experience with it can.'Honest and transparent. Dr. Michelle Bengtson gives the reader permission to ask hard questions and practical guidance on how to seek God during times when you feel the most wounded. A beautiful gift for every person living with pain.'--Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, physician, bestselling author, and host of the I Choose My Best Life podcast.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Divorce is not the end of your storySome seasons of life can seem far more difficult than one human should have to endure. For Brandi Wilson, that was the year her husband--and a megachurch pastor--walked away from her and her family. Suddenly, her church community dissolved, and her dreams and identity were shattered.Yet God transformed this heartbreaking time into an invaluable lesson on the gift of healing. And now, Brandi beautifully tells her courageous story of confronting grief and heartache head-on and learning how to rise from the pain. Filled with aha moments and laugh-out-loud humor, this book reminds you that your story is always evolving and that you can move forward with hope after divorce. Brandi helps you: - rely on and find comfort in the promises of God - begin a new journey toward healing- find freedom in your new identityWhile your life looks drastically different now, there is hope for renewed joy and redemption. Your pain doesn't get the final say. Through God's grace and healing power, you will be better than okay.'A worthy guide on a journey you never thought you'd have to take.'--HOLLY FURTICK, Elevation Church'A fresh perspective on healing from heartbreak.'--PUBLISHERS WEEKLY.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Become a Trusted, Effective Vessel of God's PowerIf it's God's will for each of His children to be vessels of His anointing, why are we not walking in His power to heal and deliver Moving in healing and deliverance all over the world, rising apostle Kathryn Krick shares how we can access this anointing and why it's so important. With infectious, humble intensity, she equips you to? strengthen your relationship with Jesus, the Anointed One? develop the godly character needed for powerful ministry? access the power that makes demons tremble? launch your calling and release His anointingThe Holy Spirit wants to partner with you to demonstrate God's love by casting out demons, healing the sick and destroying every yoke. Now is your time to walk in the precious and powerful anointing of God.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Empowered to lead from the overflowing well of the SpiritAffirmed by God, Black women are gifted, prepared, and poised to lead yet often face barriers that affect our well-being.Have you been made to feel like an outsider within your company or church Even at the top of your game, do you often struggle with the burden of being everything to everybody Then you know well the unique opportunities and challenges of leading while Black and a woman. Drawing from the biblical account of the Samaritan woman at the well, Jeanne Porter King shows how this outsider has been reduced to a stereotype by the same racist and sexist forces that attempt to reduce you to a stereotype and hinder your God-given call to leadership. King shows how God uniquely positioned and equipped her to lead her people to the truth despite attempts to keep her silent and small. If you long to lead from a strong spiritual place of wholeness rather than a set of expectations you had no part in setting, this book offers you the inspiration, encouragement, and practical tools to make leading well a reality in your life. 'We are living in a time that desperately needs insightful, spiritual, and truthful leadership! In Leading Well, Jeanne shares her decades of professional experience, wealth of knowledge, and biblical insight to empower Black women leaders to live into their authentic identity and reach their full, God-given potential. If you're a leader who is ready to reimagine leadership with principles and practices that will bring new life and longevity to your work and ministry, this book is for you!'--Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil, author of Becoming Brave and Roadmap to Reconciliation.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Our lives are fraught with anxiety. Conflict in our relationships, fears about the future, information overload, financial pressure, lack of contentment--all of them can steal our joy because they steal our peace. Through Christ we are promised peace, but how can we feel peace when we live in a world of chaos Because, says Chip Ingram, peace isn't a feeling; it's a choice.In I Choose Peace, Chip unpacks Philippians 4 to show us how we can choose peace in- relational conflict- anxious moments- a broken world- difficult circumstances- a materialistic cultureIf you're tired of feeling anxious over the state of the world, your relationships, or your own heart, this encouraging book will help you quiet your worries and experience real, lasting peace that doesn't depend on what's going on around you.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Embrace the rhythms that lead to true flourishingYour spirit longs for a stronger connection to the divine, a clearer sense of personal spiritual growth, a closer relationship with your Creator and Redeemer. But how do you integrate this kind of inner growth into the realities of your everyday life If you long for a deeper experience of God, Spiritual Practices for Soul Care offers forty ways to help you put the spiritual disciplines into action each day. From prayer and meditation to serving and socializing to resting and healing, these simple, restorative practices will help you develop the kind of Christian walk you desire.If you have been frustrated by slow or stalled progress, or if you simply yearn to go deeper, now is the time to pause, take a breath, and awaken to your transformative soul care journey--starting today.'In bite-size chapters, Barbara Peacock presents a heavenly feast for our hungry souls. Join her in these forty practices and watch your soul come alive once more.'--Stephen A. Macchia, founder and president of Leadership Transformations, Inc., director of the Pierce Center at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and author of Becoming a Healthy Church'Barbara Peacock offers practical strategies and tools to promote spiritual growth and deepen faith in ways that honor and celebrate the rich legacy of Christianity. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to draw closer to God.'--Rev. Dr. Felicia Y. Thomas, Morgan State University.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It's time to stop letting your past define your futureBreakups are typically synonymous with rocky road ice cream, rom-com reruns, and rough crying sessions. But not this one! This is an invitation to liberation, a chance to release who you've been and discover who you truly are. Often, our former mistakes and regrets hold us back from where we're called to be. How can one heal and move on To find your breakthrough, you must break up with what broke you.You can leave your less for more.You can silence shame's lies.You can restore your original design. With great compassion, Christian Bevere shows how to leave behind what's held you back. She offers practical ways to overcome regret, insecurity, and shame so that you can develop a positive, godly self-image and move into your future with confident expectation. With Christian's help, you can make a clean break today. No matter what left you feeling broken, God wants to redeem and rewrite your story.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A book about faith, politics, and the Bible that our churches and our democracy need'In The Ballot and the Bible, Kaitlyn Schiess explores America's history of using the Bible in politics, highlighting times it was applied well and times it was egregiously misused. She combines American political history and biblical interpretation to help us faithfully read Scripture, talk with others about it, and apply it to contemporary political issues--and to our lives.'A book about faith, politics, and the Bible that our churches and our democracy need.'--Jemar Tisby, New York Times bestselling author of The Color of Compromise and How to Fight Racism; professor, Simmons College of Kentucky'This clever, judicious, and remarkably persuasive book challenges us to rethink how we apply Scripture to politics.'--Beth Allison Barr, bestselling author of The Making of Biblical Womanhood; professor, Baylor University'A wonderfully illuminating history of how Americans have reached for the Bible--for better or worse--to shape our shared political life. Highly recommended!'--Phil Vischer, VeggieTales creator; cohost of the Holy Post podcast'Whether you lean left or lean right, whether you come from a red state, blue state, or a purple one, if you are a Christian who seeks to apply biblical principles to your political thinking, you will find something instructive, challenging, and enlightening in this book.'--Karen Swallow Prior, author of The Evangelical Imagination'Offers keen, level-headed, and perceptive insights into the use of Scripture in our political life. I highly recommend it.'--Michael Wear, president and CEO, Center for Christianity and Public Life; author of The Spirit of Our Politics'A must-read for every Christian who cares about the role of faith in the public square.'--Skye Jethani, author of What If Jesus Was Serious ; cohost of the Holy Post podcast'What a gift Kaitlyn Schiess is to the church. This book should be required reading for anyone who teaches the Bible.'--Sharon Hodde Miller, author of The Cost of Control'Buttressing her claims with impressive close analysis, Schiess sets out a nuanced look at America's legacy of scriptural language.'--Publishers Weekly (starred review).

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - With thought-provoking questions, quotes, and prayer prompts, this smartly designed journal will help you discover and meditate on God's extraordinary goodness all around you. You'll learn how to start each morning with an expectant perspective, end each evening with deeper reflection and gratitude, and be intentional about seeing the good in every day.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Saying yes to life is only the beginningMuch of pro-life ministry is focused on encouraging women to say yes to life rather than terminate their pregnancies. But what happens after that decision has been made Who will provide those mothers with the long-term support, education, and guidance that will help them out of the poverty that drove them to consider abortion in the first place Economics and abortion are intrinsically linked, and if pro-life ministry is to make a real difference in the lives of women and families, it must expand its perspective beyond that initial 'yes' in order to address the underlying problem of generational poverty. In Beyond Her Yes, cofounder of RENEW Life Center Marisol Maldonado Rodriguez helps you understand the full impact that poverty has on women making life decisions and then shows how a comprehensive approach to pro-life ministry can make a far greater impact.Saving the lives of the not-yet-born is just the first step. Discover how you can be part of saving entire families from a life of hardship and hard choices.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Foundations for Spirit-Filled ChristianityJerry Ireland, Paul W. Lewis, and Frank D. Macchia, series editorsThis introduction to Christian spirituality encourages students to adopt a lifestyle spirituality, which involves relational intimacy with the triune God.'Gary Tyra's accessible treatment of spiritual life in, with, and through the real person of Christ available by the Holy Spirit is a welcome addition to recent spiritual formation literature. Biblically grounded and theologically engaged, Introduction to Spirituality is an excellent resource for anyone interested in going deeper in Christian spiritual life.'--Steve L. Porter, Martin Institute for Christianity and Culture, Westmont College; editor, Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care'Through his lucid and persuasive language, Tyra masterfully engraves in his readers' minds that true spirituality is biblically based, theologically sound, and essentially missional. Enjoying an 'I-Thou' relationship with God brings us to a transformed, God-honoring, and fruit-bearing lifestyle through the leading of the Spirit. This includes being mentored by the risen Lord to become like him before others. I recommend this book to all who desire to live a life pleasing to God.'--Roji Thomas George, South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies, Bangalore, India'A biblically informed Christian spirituality that is thoroughly trinitarian. By weaving the idea of 'keeping in step with the Spirit' throughout the book, Tyra invites readers to abide in and walk behind Christ in the power of the Spirit. This is what makes his proposal--which requires foundational convictions that produce a set of commitments that will, in the end, bring forth an array of customs of spirituality--theologically real.'--Florian M. P. Simatupang, lead pastor, IES Christ the King; Theology Faculty, Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Satyabhakti, IndonesiaPraise for the Foundations for Spirit-Filled Christianity Series'The church and academy are finally ready for Foundations for Spirit-Filled Christianity, which relays the insights and perspectives of mature Pentecostal and Charismatic theologians and biblical scholars on a broad array of important theological topics, doctrinal loci, and practical realities.'--Amos Yong, Fuller Theological Seminary.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Foreword INDIES 2023 Book of the Year Award (GOLD Winner for Religion)2024 Midwest Book Award Winner (Religion & Philosophy)'Crisply written and utterly compelling'Power. Fear. Violence. These three idols of Christian nationalism are corrupting American Christianity.American Idolatry reveals the theological and spiritual costs of Christian nationalism for the American church. It also illuminates expressions of Christianity that confront Christian nationalism and offer a faithful path forward.'American Idolatry is the book I would hand to anyone who is just beginning their journey of understanding white Christian nationalism or who is suspicious that it is even a problem. It moves beyond an academic analysis and reveals the deep and harmful human impact of white Christian nationalism.'--Jemar Tisby, New York Times bestselling author of The Color of Compromise and How to Fight Racism; professor, Simmons College of Kentucky'What is Christian nationalism and why does it matter Whitehead cuts through the confusion with this powerful and timely book. Crisply written and utterly compelling, American Idolatry will serve as an essential primer for anyone seeking to understand our current moment so we can chart a path toward a more just and compassionate future.'--Kristin Kobes Du Mez, New York Times bestselling author of Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation'This is a book whose time has come. With the precision of a scholar and the passion of a faithful Christian, Whitehead clarifies the difference between Christianity and Christian nationalism. By the end of this book, one discovers that it's not only Christian nationalists who betray the gospel but also those Christians who remain quiet in the face of it. Required reading for anyone who claims to be Christian in this time of Christian nationalist fervor.'--Kelly Brown Douglas, former dean of Episcopal Divinity School, professor, Union Theological Seminary'We need this book. Now. With skill and grace, Whitehead explains the dangerous ideologies undergirding Christian nationalism, traces how it has infected the church, and provides practical guidance for those of us fighting it in our own communities. This is a book you should give to your friends, your family, and your pastor.'--Beth Allison Barr, professor, Baylor University; author of The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This accessible introduction to Paul situates him clearly within first-century Judaism.'Both Christians and Jews have much to gain from reading A Jewish Paul. Highly recommended!'--Jon D. Levenson, Harvard University'A compelling argument, sure to hold the attention of seasoned scholars while providing uninitiated readers a clear introduction to this important debate.'--Pamela Eisenbaum, Iliff School of Theology'Thiessen provides the reader with a portrait of Paul that takes his Jewishness with the seriousness it deserves. The debate on many issues he engages will not be brought to closure, but he charts directions that all scholars will need to consider going forward.'--Gary A. Anderson, University of Notre Dame'It is so difficult to give a historically compelling account of the apostle Paul that is, at the same time, helpful to readers of Christian Scripture and, on top of all that, readable and accessible. I know because I have tried. Now, though, I will be very happy simply to refer people to this wonderful book.'--Matthew V. Novenson, University of Edinburgh'An excellent introduction to Paul. I cannot recommend A Jewish Paul enough for serious and important conversations between Jews and Christians.'--Ronald Charles, University of Toronto'Genuinely fresh, thoroughly stimulating, and highly accessible. All who consider themselves students of Paul--whether the beginner or the scholar--will find themselves engrossed in this book's pages.'--Michael Patrick Barber, Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology'Thiessen offers students and scholars alike an invaluable resource: an accessible-yet-innovative introduction to a Jewish Paul, the herald of Israel's Messiah to the non-Jewish nations.'--Rafael Rodríguez, Johnson University'This book is as readable as it is masterful. Its message could not possibly be more important if Christians and New Testament scholars alike are to finally escape the gross misreadings of Paul that continuously put Jewish lives in danger of violence.'--Sara Parks, St. Francis Xavier University.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Christianity Today 2024 Award of Merit (Missions/Global Church)Christian theologians and students are aware that evangelicals in the Majority World now outnumber those in North America and Europe, and many want to know more about emerging voices in the global church. At the same time, these voices are largely absent from Western evangelical theology.Stephen Pardue seeks to bridge this divide by arguing, biblically and theologically, that it is imperative for Western evangelical theology to engage with the global church, and he provides examples of how this can be done. Case studies throughout the book illustrate opportunities for fruitful engagement with non-Western theology in various areas of Christian doctrine.Readers will be given an introduction to the riches available within the worldwide body of Christ and learn how to engage productively with the global church.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Your voice has unimaginable power, and you have every right to use it. This book will show you how.'--from the foreword by Danielle Coke, illustrator, advocate, and entrepreneurBeing Black in a society developed by white men to benefit white men means constantly pushing back against systems that were not constructed for your flourishing. You're made to feel that your life doesn't matter, your opinions aren't valid, and your entire existence is too loud. It can feel like the whole world is telling you to shut up.To these forces, Ally Henny is here to say, 'No. I am a loud Black woman, and I won't shut up.' Ally knows what it's like to navigate racism and racialized sexism. She's not taking it anymore, and she's calling you to join her in resisting racism by speaking the truth.If you're tired of feeling silenced, misunderstood, and abused by society, you'll find here powerful words of liberation that will empower you to find--and use--your voice.'Henny is candid about her own path to self-acceptance . . . Readers will be empowered.'--Publishers Weekly.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It's time to rethink everything you've been told about finding your passion and following your dreams.'Brave, practical, and true, Liz shares her magical journey for anyone brave enough (and generous enough) to want to go on the journey of a lifetime.'--Seth Godin'Witty and full of brilliant insight, Liz Bohannon delivers a much-needed antidote to a Western mindset careening between youthful entitlement and shame/fear-based inertia. Most of us who dream to be extraordinary have never learned first to be ordinary.'--Wm. Paul Young, author of The Shack, Cross Road, and Lies We Believe about God.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Is masculinity 'toxic' That's become today's catchall charge against men. Books have appeared with titles like I Hate Men and Are Men Necessary How did the idea arise that masculinity is dangerous and destructive Bestselling author Nancy Pearcey answers this question by exploring? the history of masculinity in America? God's original blueprint for what it means to be human? how the secularization process has obscured that blueprint? what God-centered masculinity looks like in practice? how Christianity has the power to overcome toxic behaviorThis book will equip thinkers and activists to challenge politically correct ideology and bring an evidence-based message of healing into the public square.