baker publishing group feb 2015 (20 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Esther's Ultimate Secret'On that night . . .'--Esther 6:1Have you ever had a 'that night' or a 'that day' A point in time before which things were going wrong, but after which things began to go right What are the ingredients for a 'that night' What is mixed into the recipe Understanding what goes into creating that moment of divine favor was Esther's ultimate secret.She learned how to find favor with the king.Favor is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.Success is what happens when preparation meets potential.Many success stories begin with the phrase, 'That night.' or 'That day.' These stories often begin with fear but end with favor. Esther's pattern of preparation teaches us how to create that moment.Finding Favor With the King is critical to your future with your King. This book lays out the steps for you to prepare for your moment in His presence.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Christianity Today 2015 Book Award WinnerWithout careful attention, faith-based organizations drift from their founding mission. It's that simple. It will happen. Why do so many organizations wander from their mission, while others remain Mission True Can drift be prevented In Mission Drift, HOPE International executives Peter Greer and Chris Horst show how to determine whether your organization is in danger of drift, and they share the results of their research into Mission True and Mission Untrue organizations. Even if your organization is on course, it's wise to look for ways to inoculate yourself against drift. You'll discover what you can do to prevent drift or get back on track and how to protect what matters most.'We can't afford not to follow the lessons in this valuable book.' --Richard Stearns, president, World Vision U.S. and author, The Hole in Our Gospel and Unfinished: Believing Is Only the Beginning'Mission Drift gives a clear message inspiring and challenging us to intentionally keep Christ at the center of all efforts.' --David Green, founder and CEO, Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.'This book is true-north wisdom for leaders.' --Kelly Monroe Kullberg, founder, The Veritas Forum and author, Finding God Beyond Harvard.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Finally Returned Home, Reef McKeenaFinds His Beloved Alaska Facing Its Greatest ThreatGrowing up, goody-two-shoes Kirra Jacobs and troublemaker Reef McKenna were always at odds. Now, working together as search-and-rescue for Alaska's arduous Iditarod race, a growing attraction seems to be forcing aside old arguments. Then Reef catches Kirra sneaking from camp in the middle of the night. Kirra's uncle, a musher in the race, has disappeared. Kirra and Reef quickly track the man, but what they discover is harrowing: Frank's daughter has been kidnapped. Kirra and Reef, along with the entire McKenna family, are thrown into a race to stop a shadowy villain who is not only threatening a girl's life--but appears willing to unleash one of the largest disasters Alaska has ever seen. Pettrey is the Winner of the 2014 Daphne du Maurier Award for Inspirational Romantic Suspense'Pettrey keeps the pages turning with a wicked pace, snappy dialogue, and likable characters, while deftly handling deep emotional and spiritual struggles. Series fans will relish--and mourn--the conclusion of the McKenna siblings' adventures.'-Publishers Weekly'Pettrey concludes the Alaskan Courage series with a fast-paced, breathtaking finale.The plotting is tight and adventure flows from this gripping tale.'-RT Book Reviews'Fans of the series will love Pettrey's newest tale, which is filled with intrigue, danger, and romance set in the dramatic Alaskan winter.'-Booklist'Packed with scenes featuring the extended McKenna clan, the story rushes on as breathlessly as the race itself. As the conclusion to the Alaskan Courage series, Sabotaged is a breathtaking read and a satisfying goodbye to a beloved cast of characters. Readers are sure to be excited for Pettrey's new series.'-BookPage.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - She loves her friends and students in the West, but family obligations have called her home. Where does she truly belong After a year of teaching in the Canadian West, Beth Thatcher returns home to her family. She barely has time to settle in before her mother announces plans for a family holiday--a luxurious steamship tour along the eastern coast of Canada and the United States. Hoping to reconnect with her mother and her sisters, Beth agrees to join them, but she quickly realizes that things have changed since she went away, and renewing their close bond is going to be more challenging than she expected. There's one special thing to look forward to--letters and telephone calls from Jarrick, the Mountie who has stolen her heart. The distance between them is almost too much to bear. But can she give her heart to Jarrick when it will mean saying good-bye to her family once again--and possibly forever And will she still want to live in the western wilds after the steamship tour opens up a world of people and places she never imagined Then comes a great test of Beth's faith. Someone in her family has trusted the wrong person, and suddenly everything Beth knows and loves is toppled. Torn between her family and her dreams, will Beth finally discover where her heart truly belongs A companion story to Hallmark Channel's When Calls the Heart TV series!'This mother/daughter team is a powerhouse.they have written a wonderful series with caring and fully formed characters and a storyline that flows evenly throughout the book.' - RT Book Reviews.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLDFirstborn Only child Middle child Baby of the family Find out what it means to you, your relationships, and your career.Ever wonder why you just can't get along with certain people Why you pick the friends you do Why you chose the career path you're on It's all about birth order.Birth order powerfully influences who you are, whom you marry, the job you choose, and the kind of parent you are. Dr. Kevin Leman's classic guide, The Birth Order Book, will help you ? better understand yourself? get along with others? overcome ingrained tendencies ? be more successful in the workplace? be a more effective parent? and moreThousands of people have unlocked the secrets of birth order already. Shouldn't you be one of them.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Wrestling with Incurable Cancer and Life in ChristAt the age of thirty-nine, theologian Todd Billings was diagnosed with incurable cancer. The questions were acute: Why me Why now Where is God in all of this This eloquently written book shares Billings's journey and reflections on providence, lament, and life in Christ in light of his illness. He moves beyond pat answers to show how our human stories of joy and grief can be incorporated into the larger biblical story of God's saving work in Christ.'Rejoicing in Lament is a profound witness to the gospel. I can hardly find words to express its intelligence, honesty, and richness.'--Gerald L. Sittser, Whitworth University; author of A Grace Disguised and A Grace Revealed'Every chapter brims with pools of insight, pointing us beyond platitudes to the God who has met us--and keeps on meeting us--in the Suffering and Risen Servant. This is a book not just for reading but for meditation and prayer.'--Michael Horton, Westminster Seminary California'Rejoicing in Lament will touch and shape those who give pastoral care and will offer hope and meaning for all Christians who face great suffering.'--Kathryn Greene-McCreight, the Episcopal Church at Yale; author of Darkness Is My Only Companion: A Christian Response to Mental Illness'Courageous, revealing, sometimes raw--this book reminds us that lament is an act of faith and that faith is a communal treasure. Billings's testimony is that love is stronger than death. Unforgettable!'--Cornelius Plantinga Jr., author of Engaging God's World'Here there is no simplistic moralizing but a persistently questing witness to a God who is present in the midst of life-changing sorrow. To read with Todd is to join him in struggle and faith, doubt and hope, lament and praise.'--Marianne Meye Thompson, Fuller Theological Seminary'This profound and heartfelt book is for all Christians, for sooner or later we must all face the challenge of our own mortality.'--Carl R. Trueman, Westminster Theological Seminary, Pennsylvania.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When what you believe isn't what you see On Thursday as they ate the Passover meal with Jesus, the disciples believed that the kingdom was coming and they were on the front end of a revolution. Then came the tragedy of Friday and the silence of Saturday. They ran. They doubted. They despaired. From their perspective, all was lost.Yet, within the grave, God's power was still flowing like a mighty river beneath the ice of winter. And then there was Sunday morning. Real, raw, and achingly honest, A Glorious Dark meets us right in those uncomfortable moments when our beliefs about the world don't match up with reality. Tackling tough questions like Why is faith so hard Why do I doubt Why does God allow me to suffer and Is God really with me in the midst of my pain A. J. Swoboda invites us to develop a faith that embraces the tension between what we believe and what we experience, showing that it is in the very tension we seek to eliminate that God meets us.'Too often Western Christian churches focus only on the sunny side of life. Why Because it takes far more courage to walk into the darkness. Lucky for us, A. J. Swoboda has the guts to pierce the darkness and search for God there.'--Jonathan Merritt, author of Jesus Is Better Than You Imagined; senior columnist for Religion News ServiceA. J. Swoboda (PhD, University of Birmingham) teaches theology, biblical studies, and Christian history at George Fox Evangelical Seminary in Portland, Oregon. A. J. started and serves Theophilus Church in urban Portland. He is the author of Messy and is the coauthor of Introducing Evangelical Ecotheology.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - You can have a passionate marriage that lasts a lifetime!'Jimmy Evans has a way of combining Scripture with honest stories about his own marriage to show that no relationship is beyond God's help. Lifelong Love Affair is insightful, moving, challenging, and so entertaining. This book is full of wisdom.'--Dr. Gary Smalley, author of The DNA of Relationships and I Promise'God has a plan for your marriage, and it includes passion, romance, fun, and (shh!) a fulfilling sex life. Jimmy Evans is a leading voice in making sure husbands and wives are aware of God's plan for them. If you're married or even thinking about getting married, read this book. Now.'--Christine Caine, director of Equip and Empower Ministries; founder of The A21 Campaign'Jimmy Evans isn't just one of the best speakers and authors on marriage, he's also a close personal friend. I know that what he shares in Lifelong Love Affair comes from his heart and from the incredible insight and revelation he has received from the Lord. Apply these biblical principles, and you'll have more than a good marriage--you'll build a strong, lasting marriage, rooted in God's eternal love.'--Robert Morris, senior pastor, Gateway Church; bestselling author of The Blessed Life, From Dream to Destiny, and The God I Never Knew'Whether speaking from his own experience or relating powerful insights from Scripture, Jimmy Evans provides married couples with the tools and inspiration to make their relationship last forever. If you want an indestructible marriage, reading this is step one.'--Chris Hodges, pastor, Church of the Highlands, Birmingham, Alabama; author of Fresh Air.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Are you aware of the spiritual battle being waged around you today The truth is that although spiritual warfare is a major theme in the Bible, many of us gloss over it--or ignore it completely. But 80 percent of the synoptic gospels addresses the battle with evil spirits, and Jesus and His disciples set a clear example for believers. We cannot afford to practice a powerless Christianity in a fallen world.In this essential, accessible resource, former evangelical seminary professor and missionary Charles Kraft helps you find your footing in the spiritual battle. Based on a solid biblical foundation and on decades of ministry experience, this book will help you: -Differentiate between myths and truths about spiritual warfare-Recognize the everyday battles taking place around you-Learn what demons really are and what they actually do-Understand the rules for engaging the enemy-Achieve victory in daily battles with the help of the Holy SpiritDon't let fear keep you from engaging the spiritual forces at work around you. Some problems can't be overcome in any other way.'Informative, practical and timely.'--Francis Frangipane, Advancing Church Ministries'This book is a must-read for anyone looking to engage in spiritual warfare.' --Larry Richards, author of The Full Armor of God'Dr. Kraft has removed the veil of mystery that has surrounded deliverance ministry for far too long. With truth and honesty, he has opened the door to the evangelical community and given us the tools to set the captives free.'--Tim Howard, president and founder, Wellsprings of Freedom International.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'This compact guide is a true vade mecum 'Walk with me.' The authors cordially invite you to accompany them into the drama of faith through Christian Scripture. Especially if you are new to biblical study and desire to read the Bible seriously and faithfully, it's an invitation I encourage you to accept.'--C. Clifton Black, Princeton Theological Seminary'A Compact Guide to the Whole Bible is unique in its sweeping, fast-paced, accessible invitation to read the Bible--the whole Bible--in all of its wonderful, challenging presentation of the God who meets us in this ancient, tough, revealing, and relevant book. Perhaps the greatest gift of A Compact Guide is that it dares to present the Bible as Scripture. Generations of people have lived and died by this book, have met a living, revealing God through its stories and pronouncements, and have been taken places they could never have gone without Scripture taking them there.'--Will Willimon, Duke Divinity School; former bishop, the United Methodist Church'It's easy to find introductory textbooks that overwhelm students with information and theories about the Bible--textbooks that complicate rather than open up the Bible to its readers. The promise of this slender volume is its commitment to genuinely invite students into the Bible by giving readers a keen sense of how each section of Scripture contributes to the whole and by identifying key landmarks for making sense of the biblical materials. This compact guide is the obvious choice for undergraduate courses concerned with the Bible as the church's book and for congregational use.'--Joel B. Green, Fuller Theological Seminary'Those of us who teach Scripture as part of a larger theological enterprise often long for a concise and accessible way to present the whole scope of Scripture to students. This book is an answer to those longings. It is clear, theologically acute, and written with beginning students in mind. These colleagues have brought their scholarly expertise and their commitment to reading theologically to bear on the whole Bible. The result is a collaborative work that is unified in its approach, uniformly accessible, and of immense value to the rest of us.'--Stephen Fowl, Loyola University Maryland.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Exchange Your Worries for Delight in God . . . and God's Delight in You>'A luminous journey from worry to its surprising antidote . . . delight. A book laden with richness, humor, honesty, and hope. We can worry less and live more. Both practical and delightful. Start reading. Stop worrying. Start living.'--Anita Lustrea, co-host of Midday Connection, speaker, author of What Women Tell Me'Jane's book is a poetic, beautiful reminder that more rests on God's shoulders than on mine, and it pleases him when I nurture a heart at rest so I can actually live by faith.'--Susie Larson, national radio host and speaker, and author of Your Beautiful Purpose.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Maggie Brendan deftly captures the flavor of the Old West in a sweet love story filled with suspense and well-developed, interesting characters that will surely capture the hearts of readers.'--Kathleen Morgan, author of the Brides of Culdee Creek seriesPatience Cavanaugh has lost hope in romance. The man she yearned to marry is dead and her dreams are gone with him. Now she is consumed with restoring a dilapidated boardinghouse in order to support herself. Despite Patience's desire for solitude, Jedediah Jones, the local marshal with a reputation for hanging criminals, becomes an ever-looming part of her life. It seems like such a simple arrangement: She needs someone with a strong back to help her fix up the boardinghouse. He needs a dependable source of food for himself and his prisoners. But as she gets to know this 'hanging lawman,' Patience finds there is far more to him than meets the eye--and it could destroy their tenuous relationship forever.With a keen eye for historical detail and a deft hand at romantic tension, Maggie Brendan invites you to a Montana gold rush boomtown, where vices and virtues are on full display and love is lying in wait.'Maggie Brendan has created a wealth of memorable characters in this heartwarming story. Romance, mystery, and an intriguing plot all add up to a winning combination that's sure to delight readers.'--Margaret Brownley, bestselling author of Gunpowder Tea and Petticoat Detective'Brendan is a master at tender love stories that tug at your heart while touching the soul, providing rich historical detail and tension that races the pulse.'--Julie Lessman, award-winning author of The Daughters of Boston seriesMaggie Brendan is the CBA bestselling author of the Heart of the West series and The Blue Willow Brides series, as well as The Trouble with Patience and A Sweet Misfortune. Her books have received the Book Buyers Best Award from the Orange County Chapter of Romance Writers of America and the Laurel Wreath Award. A member of the American Christian Fiction Writers Association, Romance Writers of America, Georgia Romance Writers, and Author's Guild, Maggie lives in Georgia.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - After a youth filled with tragedy and upheaval, Sarah Miller's life is finally settled with all echoes of the past silent at last. She happily calls Sanctuary her home and spends her days teaching at the local school.Sarah's joy at her recent reunion with her sister, Hannah, and meeting the niece she didn't know she had is too soon interrupted when Deputy Sheriff Paul Gleason informs Sarah her sister has been killed. As she learns more about Hannah's death, the circumstances are eerily similar to their parents' murder. Sarah enlists Paul's help in digging deeper into the murders the police are dismissing as burglaries gone wrong. Paul's concern encourages Sarah's growing feelings for him, but as their investigation peels back the layers of lies almost twenty years old, they get close to uncovering the truth one person will do anything to hide--even if that means coming after the last remaining members of the Miller family.'Mehl is an amazing author who gives fans what they want and more in every book. The believable, smooth-running storyline features suspense, mystery and family tragedy with characters who are kind and charming.and a few who are not what they appear to be.' - RT Book Reviews.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A wonderful book that inspires hope''No one in our time has worked more diligently to understand heaven, hell, purgatory, and the related cluster of issues than has Jerry Walls. And no one is more talented than he at expressing in vivid, accessible prose the conclusions of top-level scholarship. This book will answer an entire handful of the Big Questions and deserves a wide readership indeed.'--John G. Stackhouse Jr., Regent College, Vancouver'Walls may not tell us everything we would like to know about what happens after death, but he tells us what we need to know and much of what we want to know, and does it with style and verve. This book clearly explains why heaven and hell are crucial if human existence is to be fully meaningful, and it even gives an account of purgatory that should be acceptable to Protestants. This is a wonderful book that inspires hope by clearly showing what God's love for humanity means for us.'--C. Stephen Evans, Baylor University'Walls has spent much of his academic career providing an account of the Christian story of the afterlife from a rigorous, analytic-philosophical perspective. He has subjected the doctrines of heaven, hell, and purgatory to careful and ingenious scrutiny. In this book he condenses much of this research into one accessible volume that deals with all these issues as well as the problems of evil they raise and the question of personal identity beyond the grave. It is a terrific resource that will be of use to all those for whom such things are pressing theological and existential concerns.'--Oliver Crisp, Fuller Theological Seminary'Walls has written a book that should be read by anyone interested in the personal, philosophical, or religious significance of death and whether it is reasonable to believe that there is life after death. I wager that there is no living philosopher who has thought more deeply or written with such clear, engaging prose about the prospects of a Christian philosophy of death and afterlife.'--Charles Taliaferro, St. Olaf College.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Old Testament as a Friend in Faith'Many of us have waited a long time for this book, a compelling engagement of the toughest questions about the Testament that both attracts and repels us. In plain language, without taking theological shortcuts, Schlimm shows why Christianity needs the Old Testament in order to address the complexities and real difficulties of life. His concrete guidance for how to read this strange literature and his suggestions for further study are invaluable.'--Ellen Davis, Duke Divinity School'Schlimm adroitly considers many of the thorny issues that puzzle modern people of faith; he is a gifted guide in showing readers that the Old Testament's alien qualities do not render it useless for Christian faith. To the contrary, he reveals how often the Bible's strangeness leads us into deeper understanding of God and of ourselves.'--Jacqueline Lapsley, Princeton Theological Seminary'The Old Testament has raised numerous questions for readers through the centuries. And it continues to do so! Matthew Schlimm explores many of these issues, especially those regarding creation, law, gender, images for God, and violence. With matters of biblical authority always in view, he works through these texts carefully and thoughtfully--and with clarity! With pastoral sensitivity, Schlimm provides an excellent case for understanding the Old Testament as our friend and not our enemy.'--Terence Fretheim, Luther Seminary'Seminary and university Old Testament professors: make sure you have your students read this text. To the reader puzzled by much of what you encounter in the Old Testament: immerse yourself deeply in this book, and you will find much food for thought from an author who has addressed intelligently and provocatively the questions that linger in your mind. Matthew Schlimm: well done, thou good and faithful servant.'--Victor P. Hamilton, Asbury University.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Embracing Our Common Identity in a Changing World'Plenty of books discuss the process of globalization and the related spread of Christianity to all corners of the world. But I don't think any other book has presented these stories within the framework of family--the Christian family worldwide and the broader human family. The authors ask what would happen if Christians actually took seriously the language of brotherhood and sisterhood. How would we seek to change ourselves and change the world Our Global Families is a thoughtful, provocative, and deeply rewarding book.'--Philip Jenkins, Baylor University; author of The Next Christendom'Todd Johnson and Cindy Wu have usefully underscored the great fact of Christianity's dramatic recent spread around the world. But they have also gone further with sage writing about what should be done with this fact. Their insights, cautions, wise words, careful theology, and practical advice make for a book that deserves careful attention from a wide readership.'--Mark A. Noll, University of Notre Dame; author of From Every Tribe and Nation: A Historian's Discovery of the Global Christian Story'For years we have read statistics about the rise of the global church, but here we have a stellar introduction to these realities that makes this phenomenon personal. Behind the numbers we are discovering the family of God in new and profound ways. At a time when we often hear stories of how divided the world and the church are, it is refreshing to discover this deeper connectedness that is emerging in the church. Our Global Families is the best introduction to global Christianity you will find. I heartily recommend it.'--Timothy C. Tennent, Asbury Theological Seminary'Johnson and Wu have presented world Christianity in all of its diversity, pointing the way to greater unity in hospitality and grace. More than just a description, this volume outlines ways forward for Christians to make a difference in a world filled with poverty and despair.'--Scott W. Sunquist, School of Intercultural Studies, Fuller Theological SeminaryIncludes the latest research from the Center for the Study of Global Christianity.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A noted theologian argues that the search for peaceful alternatives to violence is not only a practical necessity in the wake of the 20th century - the most bloody in human history - but also a moral demand of the Christian faith.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Paideia: Critically Acclaimed Commentaries from Today's Top Scholars'With this outstanding commentary on the Gospel of Luke, Paideia: Commentaries on the New Testament adds another stellar volume. This lucid, concise commentary displays the distinctive strengths that Mikeal Parsons has brought to a distinguished career as scholar and author. With a keen eye for the literary artistry of Luke's narrative, impressive knowledge of Luke's cultural environment, and an ear carefully tuned to the rhetorical design and impact of this Gospel, Parsons provides a reliable guide for readers of Luke. I am pleased to give this book my enthusiastic endorsement.'--John T. Carroll, Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, Virginia'Since his groundbreaking Departure of Jesus in Luke-Acts in 1987, Mikeal Parsons has been a leading voice in Lukan studies, and this outstanding Paideia commentary marks his latest important contribution to the field. Rich with illustrations and informative sidebars, this text not only explores the first-century literary, rhetorical, historical, cultural, and theological contexts of the Lukan narrative but also carefully interprets the final form of Luke section by section and distills critical theological issues raised by the Lukan text. No one is better suited than Parsons for the task of creating such a multifaceted commentary on the Gospel of Luke, and he delivers an innovative and helpful work--brilliant yet succinct and accessible.'--David B. Gowler, Oxford College of Emory University'Parsons deftly navigates through Luke's Gospel, attending to its rhetoric, theology, historical context, and interpretive history. His rich engagement with the text itself makes this companion volume to his Acts Paideia commentary a welcome read.'--Brittany E. Wilson, Duke University Divinity School'Parsons's Paidea commentary on Luke adds to the growing appreciation of the literary and rhetorical environment in which the Gospels were written. Working with a rich understanding of ancient literature and rhetorical education, Parsons leads the modern interpreter to a richer appreciation for the context of this Gospel. This will certainly be an important volume for readers of both Luke and the Gospels in general.'--Mark A. Matson, Milligan College'Filled with rich interdisciplinary and intertextual insights, Luke is vintage Parsons: tersely brilliant.'--David P. Moessner, Texas Christian University.