Baker publishing group aug 2023 (33 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Heal Emotional Wounds and Free Yourself from the PastWe all experience emotional pain, but few of us know how to deal with it properly. Our unresolved pain accumulates 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 completely remove and resolve every negative event from your past that is 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 - Travel-Sized Bible Trivia for Every Age and OccasionCreated by a Guinness World Records Puzzle Master, this pocket-sized trivia collection contains not only hundreds of challenging questions drawn from the Bible but also these entertaining bonus materials: - Scripture fill-in-the-blank challenges- 'Did You Know' facts- Bible crosswords- Bible word searches Designed to teach, challenge, enlighten, and entertain, this compendium of trivia guarantees hours of fun for all ages. …

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 - A hurricane may have destroyed her livelihood on Prince Edward Island, but she's determined to save her communityKelsey Ahern has performed at the Victoria Playhouse on Prince Edward Island every summer since she was seven. But when a hurricane destroys the building, it's not just her memories that are in jeopardy. Her future as a teacher and drama coach are too. She teams up with Levi Ross, the facilities director at the high school, to produce a benefit show to raise money to rebuild the theater. He has a reputation for being able to fix anything, and Kelsey is sure there's more to the quiet man than meets the eye. For his part, Levi has admired Kelsey for years, but he can't seem to find the words to tell her. When a popular weatherman arrives in town to cover the aftermath of the hurricane and takes an interest in Kelsey and her show, Levi realizes that the time has come to speak up--or lose the heart of the woman he longs for. Join New York Times bestselling author Liz Johnson for a season of rebuilding, restoration, and romance with this final book in the Prince Edward Island Shores series.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A stalker who wants to finish what he started. A US Marshal who's vowed to protect his charge. And one woman who is determined to put the past in the past.Flight paramedic Raina Price has been running so long it's hard to stop. To escape a dangerous stalker, she changed her name and disappeared, building a new life with the help of a friend from her time in juvie. It feels good to put her energies into saving people's lives, but because her stalker was never found, she's never stopped looking over her shoulder. And one can only run so far before the past finally catches up.US Marshal Vincent Corelli's job is to hunt down fugitives and protect those who are assigned to him. When Raina is almost killed right in front of him, he vows to protect her at all costs--whether it's his job or not. Together they work to solve the mystery of Raina's past. But someone is out to make sure Raina doesn't live long enough to do it.Countdown is the breathless conclusion to USA Today bestselling author Lynette Eason's thrilling Extreme Measures series.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Two Sisters. One Single Event. A Family Changed Forever.At the turn of the twentieth century, sisters Emmy and Callie Bullock are living a privileged life as the only daughters of a wealthy Alabama cotton farmer when their well-ordered household gets turned upside down by the arrival of Lily McGee. Arrestingly beautiful, Lily quickly--and innocently--draws the wrong kind of attention. Meanwhile, Callie meets a man who offers her the freedom to abandon social constraints and discover her truest self.After Lily has a baby, Callie witnesses something she was never meant to see--or did she Her memory is a haze, just an image in her mind of Emmy standing on a darkened riverbank and cradling Lily's missing baby girl. Only when the sisters are separated does the truth slowly come to light through their letters--including a revelation that will shape the rest of Callie's life.Bestselling author Valerie Fraser Luesse weaves a complex and suspenseful tale dripping with intrigue, romance, and Southern charm.\*\*\*'A nuanced and heartwarming tale of sisterly love and community.'--Library Journal'Rich with historical details, Luesse's fascinating glimpse into the Old South combines an engaging mystery with sweet romance and social justice.'--Booklist starred review.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Hollywood hair stylist. Nevaeh Richards loves making those in the spotlight shine but prefers the anonymity of staying behind her stylist chair, where no one notices her. But when a photo of Nevaeh and Hollywood A-lister Lamont Booker goes viral for all the wrong reasons, her quiet life becomes the number-one trending topic. The silver screen's latest heartthrob.Lamont Booker's bold faith has gained him a platform, and the authenticity of his faith is well known . . . until the tabloids cause the world to question everything he claims to be. With his reputation on the line, he finds himself hearing out his agent's push for a fake relationship--something he never thought he'd consider in a million years.A love that goes off script.With their careers at risk, Nevaeh and Lamont have to convince the world that their scripted romance is more than just an act. But when fake seems to turn into something real, can Nevaeh trust her heart in a world where nothing is ever as it seems 'This fake-relationship story is a must-read for fans of contemporary romance!'--BETSY ST. AMANT, author of Tacos for Two'Shiloh offers a sweet romance with a strong dose of spiritual truth.'--PEPPER BASHAM, award-winning author of Authentically, Izzy.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'I love the way Hunt weaves history throughout to bring readers into ancient times. The book is rich in detail, and the characters are fully rendered.'--FRANCINE RIVERS, bestselling author of Redeeming Love'I completely lost my heart to Euodia, Ariston, and Sabina. . . . A beautiful beginning to a new series.'--ROBIN LEE HATCHER, bestselling author of All She Ever Dreamed Widowed Euodia, known to her neighbors as 'the Lydian woman,' seeks to make a fresh start by moving to the foreign city of Philippi. She finds new purpose after meeting Paulos, apostle to the Gentiles, who opens her eyes to helping those in need, particularly women and those who have been enslaved. Retired Roman soldier Hector has settled in Philippi with dreams of a future filled with wealth and status, pooling his army earnings with Lucius, his fellow comrade-in-arms turned business partner. His hopes are dashed, however, when Paulos robs their youngest enslaved girl of her lucrative ability to foretell the future, rendering her worthless to Hector''s ambition.Determined to find someone to restore the girl''s valuable 'gift,' Hector is willing to travel to the ends of the earth to do so. Following close behind him, Euodia and her servants embark on a journey to rescue Sabina and set her free forever.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Every Parent's Guide to Supporting Their Child's Mental HealthIncreasingly, children ages 3-10 are struggling with anxiety, depression, and mental health challenges. These can be brought on by many factors--stress at home, upheavals in society, breaks in routine, isolation from friends, bullying or social pressure--and if left unaddressed, they follow kids into their teens and adulthood, causing mental, emotional, and relational problems that will steal their peace and joy. But there is hope. Bestselling author Dr. Caroline Leaf helps you teach your kids how to recognize negative feelings and respond in a healthy way navigate a world that can feel scary and overwhelming manage uncomfortable or challenging situations replace toxic thoughts with brain-building practices that produce better outcomes develop resilience and emotional strengthBased on up-to-date research, clearly illustrated with case studies, and practically applied to the problems kids are facing today, How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess is what parents, caretakers, teachers, and counselors have been waiting for. Dr. Leaf shares a clear and effective five-step plan to teach your child how to manage their mind so they can live a life with greater resilience, health, and happiness. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Black Woman's Guide to Effective, Barrier-Breaking LeadershipBlack women in leadership positions often experience resistance, both from external forces and from within. If you are a leader in your profession, community, or church, you may have been made to feel like an outsider--someone who must prove herself again and again to be worthy of following. Maybe you're tired, resentful, or beaten-down by the sense that you'll just never be good enough for some people.Take heart and take a seat at the table with Jeanne Porter King. Drawing from the biblical account of the Samaritan woman at the well, King shows how this outsider and outcast 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. She then 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 core 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.…

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 - Navigate Through Grief with Biblical Mental Health ToolsWhen 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, thin. You used to be a son or daughter, a brother or sister, a mother or father. And in that used-to-be space there is deep emptiness, loneliness, and sorrow. It's a place we all dwell for a while. But it's not a place in which we are meant to remain.The path forward includes exploring the unseen elements of grief. With this book, pastor Chuck Elliott and counselor Ashley Elliott light the way 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 onto 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 true healing and growth.Maybe you 'used to be' something--but there is a future waiting when you 'will be' once more.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How to Engage Culture with the Good News of ChristWe in the church do not speak the same language as the culture. We use many of the same words, but they rarely mean the same thing. And speaking louder isn't the answer. If we are to faithfully and effectively share the Good News, we have to translate Jesus.Embracing and unpacking the bilingual nature of spreading the gospel, pastor and teacher Shauna Pilgreen shows you how to learn the language of the culture so that you can clearly communicate the love of God in the three places Christ and culture meet: the gate, the cross, and the table. By learning how to share your story in the language of the culture, you'll not only find spiritual conversations more fruitful but also build a supportive and loving community of bilingual believers excited about inviting others to enter the kingdom of God.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Hope for When the Pain Won't QuitEveryone experiences pain at times. It can manifest physically, emotionally, relationally, or spiritually. It can follow tragic accidents, great loss, sudden betrayal, or unexpected and unwanted change. Often it is temporary. But what do you do when it isn't When the pain just won't go away, when healing does not come, when the grief and hurt settle in 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 of it can.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Experience the Richer Spiritual Life You Long ForIn this world of frantic activity and constant entertainment, it can be hard to identify and embrace the rhythms that lead to true flourishing. Your 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 outer life If you long for a deeper experience of God as you journey through this life, Spiritual Practices for Soul Care offers 40 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.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Pursue a Biblical Basis for Your Political Engagement How do Bible passages written thousands of years ago apply to politics today What can we learn from America's history of using the Bible in politics How can we converse with people whose views differ from our own In The Ballot and the Bible, Kaitlyn Schiess explores these questions and more. She unpacks examples of how Americans have connected the Bible to politics in the past, highlighting times it was applied well and times it was egregiously misused. Schiess combines American political history and biblical interpretation to help readers ? faithfully read Scripture? talk with others about it? apply it to contemporary political issues--and to their lives? 'A nuanced look at America's legacy of scriptural language.'--Publishers Weekly starred reviewChristianity Today 2024 Book Award Finalist (Politics and Public Life).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Prayers to Help You Get Through Life's Toughest MomentsAll of us will face difficult times. Lost opportunities, broken relationships, failing health, personal failures, financial struggle. The best response we can have to hard times is to turn to God in prayer. Yet sometimes we just don't know what to say or how to pray.Beautifully designed and perfect for gift-giving, 100 Days of Prayer for Difficult Times is a collection of go-to prayers for when you need to say something to God but you're not sure just what words to use. Covering an array of challenges, losses, and unexpected hardships, these prayers help you express yearning, lament, praise, and gratitude to the One who made you, sustains you, and loves you through it all.If you need encouragement and inspiration each day, look no further.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Looking for a guide to interpreting the Bible that is accessible, up-to-date, and theologically grounded A renowned Old Testament scholar and coauthor of the bestselling The Drama of Scripture introduces us to reading the Bible with an ear toward hearing God's address. 'When we read the Bible, we need to take off our shoes, as it were, because we are on holy ground,' says Bartholomew. 'We take up the Bible to read it, only to find that through it God speaks to us. This is the awesome potential of Bible reading and interpretation.'Bartholomew begins with a theological orientation, including topics such as the relationship between prayer, analysis, and reading Scripture; the Bible as the true story of the whole world; and reading the text in light of its literary, historical, and kerygmatic (proclamation) dimensions. He then explores the history of interpretation before discussing how we receive the Bible liturgically, ethically, and missionally. Throughout the book, exercises in lectio divina invite readers to engage both the head and the heart as they learn to interpret the Bible.Professors and students of the Bible will value this work. It will also appeal to church leaders and other serious students of the Bible.…

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 - 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.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Christianity Today 2024 Book Award Finalist (Culture and the Arts)Contemporary American evangelicalism is suffering from an identity crisis--and a lot of bad press.In The Evangelical Imagination, acclaimed author Karen Swallow Prior analyzes the literature, art, and popular culture that has surrounded evangelicalism and unpacks some of the movement's most deeply held concepts, ideas, values, and practices. She shows that understanding what the term 'evangelical' means today means understanding not only evangelicalism's faith commitments but also the images, metaphors, assumptions, and stories that have cultivated evangelical culture.Brought to life with color illustrations and paintings, this book explores ideas including ? conversion? domesticity? empire? sentimentality? and more'Provides plenty of fodder for those wishing to explore what evangelicalism is and reimagine what it might become. It's an eye-opener.'--Publishers Weekly'Akin to enjoying a lively conversation over a cheering yet bracing cup of tea.'--Christianity Today (5-star review)'A breathtaking reminder of just how powerful the evangelical imagination has been and how much is lost when we forfeit it.'--The Gospel Coalition.…

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 - Renowned biblical scholar Stanley Porter offers an accessible introduction to hermeneutics to help students and pastors better interpret and understand God's Word.Interpretation for Preaching and Teaching focuses on various levels of interpretation and proclamation, which are arranged in a necessary hierarchy: language and linguistics, the biblical text, biblical theology, systematic theology, and homiletics. Stanley Porter grounds the discussion within a conversation of biblical authority and offers a fresh examination of the key issues. The result is a workable method that introduces each of the major topics of interpretation and addresses some of the complexities of their use.This book provides the basics for a Bible interpreter to move from fundamental questions about the task of biblical interpretation to understanding a text and its theology to creating and delivering a sermon. It offers valuable guidance for professors and students of hermeneutics and equips pastors and Bible teachers to deliver a relevant message to those who rely on them to be faithful interpreters.…

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 - Glory in nothing but that you are in Christ In Finding Assurance with Thomas Goodwin, Andrew S. Ballitch explores how deeply the doctrine of assurance of faith impacted Goodwin's life and how Christians can learn from him today. Doubt is a common Christian experience, and assurance of faith is a universal Christian desire. The Puritans were acutely aware of this reality--none more than Thomas Goodwin (1600-1680). Goodwin wrestled with doubt for seven years after his conversion. When assurance came, it was with joy and confidence that Christ was for him personally. His confidence fueled a life of holiness, service, and perseverance. Ballitch highlights how Goodwin's life informed his theology and vice versa, so that readers can experience for themselves the joys of assurance.-- (8/11/2023 12:00:00 AM).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - '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\*\*\*Start building a life of purpose, passion, and lasting impact todayHate to break it to you, but you're never going to 'find your passion.' Why Because your passion and purpose are something you create--actively--day by day. How Glad you asked. In her signature tell-it-like-it-is fashion, entrepreneur Liz Forkin Bohannon shows you how to cultivate the mindsets that will help you live like you were made on purpose and for a purpose. Sharing the hilarious and heartbreaking stories of her own screwups and successes, Liz shows you how to- embrace your Inner Beginner- dream small- choose curiosity over criticism- own your average- and so much more It's within your power to build a life of purpose, passion, and impact. All you need is a little bit of pluck!\*\*\*'I met Liz more than a decade ago in Gulu, Uganda. Beginner's Pluck is a thoughtful book about what Liz has been strategically doing in the world, not merely optimistically hoping for. Her authentic voice is one I trust because I've seen what she's done. As you flip these pages, you won't want to be more like Liz. Instead, you'll want to figure out what your next steps are to release your passions, hopes, and love into a world which is in desperate need of someone just like you to engage it.'--Bob Goff, hon. consul for the Republic of Uganda and author New York Times bestsellers Love Does and Everybody Always'I am SO VERY GLAD this book exists. We have long needed Liz's expert voice speaking into the minds of dreamers and doers, the ones who have the ideas and want to execute, and the ones who are exhaustedly executing. We want purpose in our day, and Liz does it with her life and teaches it here.'--Annie F. Downs, bestselling author of 100 Days to Brave and Remember God.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'For Christians, one of our earliest lessons-and greatest gifts-is learning how to pray. And yet many of us believe our prayer lives fall short. In When God Is Silent, John Koessler posits that this has nothing to do with motivation or method. Our problems are relational. Prayer is a conversation that moves primarily in one direction: from the believer who prays to the God who hears. God's silence does not mean that He is unresponsive. We always have God's attention. This book does more than answer questions like how and why we should pray-it also invites us to gain a sense of God, of His goodness, and the rich welcome that is waiting for us every time we approach Him in the name of Jesus Christ'.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Drawn from more than sixty years of classroom experience, this introductory guide provides students with a coherent framework for considering psychology from a Christian perspective. Paul Moes and Donald Tellinghuisen explore biblical themes of human nature in relation to all major areas of psychology, showing how a Christian understanding of humans can inform the study of psychology.The first edition has proven to be a successful textbook, with over 11,000 copies sold. The second edition has been updated and revised throughout based on student and instructor feedback.Brief, accessible chapters correspond to standard introductory psychology textbooks, making this an excellent supplemental text. The book includes end-of-chapter questions. An updated test bank for professors is available through Textbook eSources.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'This book is, in my estimation, simply the best and most accessible introduction to theology for students new to the discipline.'--R. Lucas Stamps, Oklahoma Baptist UniversityThis introductory theology text helps students articulate basic Christian doctrines, think theologically so they can act Christianly in a diverse world, and connect Christian thought to their everyday lives of faith.Written from a solidly evangelical yet ecumenically aware perspective, this book models a way of doing theology that is generous and charitable. It attends to history and contemporary debates and features voices from the global church. Sidebars made up of illustrative quotations, key Scripture passages, classic hymn texts, and devotional poetry punctuate the chapters.The first edition of this book has been well received. Updated and revised throughout, this second edition also includes a new section on gender and race as well as new end-of-chapter material connecting each doctrine to a spiritual discipline. …