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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Are you exhausted trying to force the change you long to see in the life of the man you love Pray for Him is a powerful prayer devotional featuring thirty days of encouraging devotionals and breakthrough prayers for the special man in your life. With deep empathy born from her own relationship struggles, bestselling author Amanda Hayhurst will help you move from fix and control to surrender and prayer. As you pray over nearly every area of your partner's life, you will slowly release the weight you were never meant to carry.What You'll Discover in Pray for Him: Release the Burden: Stop carrying the weight you were never meant to bear. As you pray over nearly every area of your partner's life, you'll experience the relief and peace that comes from entrusting his future to God.Understand Your Role: Amanda helps you discern what your job is--and isn't--in your relationship. Learn the difference between your responsibilities and God's role as you pray for him.Find Stability: Learn to be okay even when your relationship isn't. This devotional offers support and encouragement, helping you maintain your emotional and spiritual well-being regardless of your circumstances.Renew Your Passion: Rediscover your zeal for prayer. As you move through each devotional and prayer, you'll reignite your passion for interceding for your partner, finding new strength and determination along the way.Trust in God's Plan: Develop a deeper trust in God's plan for the man you love. As you journey through these prayers, you'll find solace in knowing that God is in control and has a purpose for both of your lives.\*\*\*Join Amanda Hayhurst on a 30-Day Journey of TransformationEmbark on a month-long journey of powerful prayer, renewed strength, and the peace that comes from trusting God with your man's future. Whether you're in a relationship, engaged, or married, Pray for Him is written for you.Discover the transformative power of prayer and let go of the need to control. Embrace the peace that comes with surrendering your partner's future to God. Pray for Him is more than a devotional; it's a path to personal and relational renewal.- Great for Special Occasions: Perfect for anniversaries, bridal showers, engagement parties, or just because--you don't need a special occasion to give a gift that inspires and uplifts.- Thoughtful and Inspirational: Pray for Him offers a meaningful and uplifting gift that shows you care about her spiritual journey and relationship well-being.- Perfect for Women in Relationships: Ideal for girlfriends, fiancées, and wives who want to support their partner through prayer and spiritual growth.- For All Stages of Love: Whether she's just started dating, is engaged, or has been married for years, this devotional provides valuable insights and prayers tailored to every stage of a relationship.- Community and Connection: Encourages a sense of community among women who share similar experiences and challenges, making it a thoughtful gift for friends or members of women's groups and Bible studies.Pray for Him is an ideal gift for women who are seeking support and encouragement in their relationships. This devotional provides a compassionate and practical approach to navigating the challenges of love, offering thirty days of prayers designed to transform worry and frustration into trust and peace. As women work through the prayers, they are encouraged to let go of the need to control their partner and instead focus on surrendering their concerns to God.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Are you exhausted trying to force the change you long to see in the life of the woman you love Pray for Her is a powerful prayer devotional featuring thirty days of encouraging devotionals and breakthrough prayers for the special man in your life. With deep empathy born from her own relationship struggles, bestselling author Amanda Hayhurst will help you move from fix and control to surrender and prayer. As you pray over nearly every area of your partner's life, you will slowly release the weight you were never meant to carry.What You'll Discover in Pray for Him: Release the Burden: Stop carrying the weight you were never meant to bear. As you pray over nearly every area of your partner's life, you'll experience the relief and peace that comes from entrusting his future to God.Understand Your Role: Amanda helps you discern what your job is--and isn't--in your relationship. Learn the difference between your responsibilities and God's role as you pray for her.Find Stability: Learn to be okay even when your relationship isn't. This devotional offers support and encouragement, helping you maintain your emotional and spiritual well-being regardless of your circumstances.Renew Your Passion: Rediscover your zeal for prayer. As you move through each devotional and prayer, you'll reignite your passion for interceding for your partner, finding new strength and determination along the way.Trust in God's Plan: Develop a deeper trust in God's plan for the woman you love. As you journey through these prayers, you'll find solace in knowing that God is in control and has a purpose for both of your lives.\*\*\*Join Amanda Hayhurst on a 30-Day Journey of TransformationEmbark on a month-long journey of powerful prayer, renewed strength, and the peace that comes from trusting God with your woman's future. Whether you're in a relationship, engaged, or married, Pray for Her is written for you.Discover the transformative power of prayer and let go of the need to control. Embrace the peace that comes with surrendering your partner's future to God. Pray for Her is more than a devotional; it's a path to personal and relational renewal.- Great for Special Occasions: Perfect for anniversaries, bridal showers, engagement parties, or just because--you don't need a special occasion to give a gift that inspires and uplifts.- Thoughtful and Inspirational: Pray for Her offers a meaningful and uplifting gift that shows you care about her spiritual journey and relationship well-being.- Perfect for Men Relationships: Ideal for boyfriends, fiancées, and husbands who want to support their partner through prayer and spiritual growth.- For All Stages of Love: Whether he's just started dating, is engaged, or has been married for years, this devotional provides valuable insights and prayers tailored to every stage of a relationship.- Community and Connection: Encourages a sense of community among men who share similar experiences and challenges, making it a thoughtful gift for friends or members of men's groups and Bible studies.Pray for Her is an ideal gift for men who are seeking support and encouragement in their relationships. This devotional provides a compassionate and practical approach to navigating the challenges of love, offering thirty days of prayers designed to transform worry and frustration into trust and peace. As men work through the prayers, they are encouraged to let go of the need to control their partner and instead focus on surrendering their concerns to God.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Even when the darkness seems complete, the light of hope is closer than you think.Sharing the lessons he learned during his own battle with anxiety and depression, Mark Chironna empowers you to move from your dark depths into the shining heart of hope. Weaving the best of theology and Christ-centered psychology with practical help, Scripture, and encouragement, this 30-day devotional will help you- navigate the darkness with courage- cultivate hope-filled daily habits- pray with honesty and expectancy- implement life-giving spiritual practices- look to the future with anticipationIt's easy to lose hope when the darkness never seems to lift or the mental and spiritual battles rage on with no end in sight. Yet you are never lost. You can--and will--rise with hope again.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'I was fully invested in these memorable characters who are as colorful as the iconic Starlight's neon sign.'--Nancy Naigle, author of The Shell Collector'A charming story set across three generations. . . . Themes of forgiveness, trust, second chances, acceptance, and love will leave you grinning at the last page.'--Katherine Reay, bestselling author of Dear Mr. Knightley and The Printed Letter Bookshop1987. Supermodel Harlow Hayes seeks solace in a quaint Florida beach town to heal from a heartbreak that shattered her entire world. To her surprise, she encounters Matt Knight--a Hollywood A-lister with a bad-boy reputation--who has returned to his hometown to help his plucky grandmother, Tuesday, save her century-old skating rink, the Starlight.The Starlight holds a special place in the hearts of the community, once acting as a refuge for Depression-era families and bringing the town together with gatherings and celebrations. Tuesday's determination even protected her beloved rink from her husband's shady business dealings. Yet when the Starlight is threatened with demolition, Tuesday begins to wonder if an era has come to an end. As Matt and Harlow strategize to save the rink, they find themselves on a journey of surprises, self-discovery, and the kind of healing that leads to love.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 384 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A lost treasure. A riddled quest. The healing power of friendship.Legends are tucked into every fold of the Colorado mountains surrounding the quaint town of Mercy Peak, where residents are the stuff of tall tales, the peaks are taller still, and a lost treasure has etched mystery into the very terrain.In 1948, when outsider Mercy Windsor arrives after a scandal shatters her gilded world as Hollywood's beloved leading lady, she is determined to forge a new life in obscurity in this time-forgotten Colorado haven. She purchases Wildwood, an abandoned estate with a haunting history, and begins to restore it to its former glory.But as she does, her every move tugs at the threads of the mountain's lore, unearthing what became of her long-lost pen pal Rusty Bright, and the whereabouts of the infamous Galloping Goose Railcar No. 8, which vanished years ago--along with the mailbag it carried, whose contents could change the course of countless lives. Not to mention the fabled treasure that--if found--could right so many wrongs.Among the towering mountains that stand as silent witnesses, the ghosts of the past entangle with the courage of the present to find a place where healing, friendship, and hope can abide amid a world forever changed.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - There is hope for your healing!Are you battle-weary and need a breakthrough in your health With contagious faith, USA Today bestselling author and pastor Steve Austin takes you on a biblical journey through the healing promises found in Scripture, empowering you to stand firm as you wait for your breakthrough. Filled with miracle testimonies, prayers, and practical application, this hope-infused 40-day devotional provides a holistic battle plan for overcoming sickness, including how to- partner with God in your healing process- expand your faith- wield the weapon of prayer every day- take hold of biblical promises for your life- receive divine healingYou were healed when Jesus took your sickness upon Himself on the cross. Now it's time to believe it--and see it!

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Every girl's guide to discovering who you truly are in JesusBeing a middle school girl is . . . a lot. It seems like every day presents a new challenge as you navigate friendship, crushes, girl drama, stress, school, and confusing emotions.One Year with Jesus is your guide for dealing with the stuff that life is throwing at you right now. Think of this devotional journal as a safe space where you can get real with God--and where God can bring you the peace and comfort you need.Inside this book you'll find: - 52 devotions to help you apply God's Word when life gets messy--one for every week of the year- Reflection questions to help you grow closer to Jesus- Journaling space so you can be honest with God about how you feelThese early teen years can be really hard--but they can also be really beautiful. Because it's here that God shapes the girl you once were into the woman he created you to be.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Powerful, poised, poetic'After years of witnessing religious and political unrest in the evangelical church, Lore Ferguson Wilbert felt alienated and disoriented. She found solace in the woods, where she discovered that the forest could teach her how to live--and even thrive--when everything seems to be falling apart.In The Understory, Wilbert explores what we can learn from eroding soil, the decomposition process, the time it takes to grow lichen, the beauty of fiddlehead ferns, the regeneration of self-sowing seeds, and walking through the mud. Among the understory of the forest, Wilbert discovers rich metaphors for living a rooted and flourishing life within the complex ecosystems of our world. Her journey encourages us to grieve, remember, hope, and press on with resilience.'A remarkably acute and resonant account.'--Bill McKibben, author of The End of Nature'Rare and beautiful.'--Aundi Kolber, MA, LPC, therapist; author of Try Softer and Strong Like Water'Powerful, poised, poetic. Wilbert preaches like a prophet and writes like a friend.'--Rachel Marie Kang, author of Let There Be Art and The Matter of Little Losses'Part Wendell Berry, Eugene Peterson, and Madeleine L'Engle. The result is sheer magic.'--A. J. Swoboda, associate professor, Bushnell University; author of After Doubt'Raw honesty devoid of cynicism.'--Amanda Held Opelt, author of Holy Unhappiness and A Hole in the World'Concerned with the radical act of being.'--Drew Jackson, poet and author of God Speaks through Wombs and Touch the Earth.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Weaving together church history, theology, and devotional practice, this introductory guide to spiritual formation retrieves the traditions rooted in truth, goodness, beauty, and community to help readers follow the way of Jesus. 'Spiritual formation with substance and depth! Sosler gives a thick account of Christian growth in holiness and wholeness shaped by a biblical-theological-ecclesial vision of truth, goodness, beauty, and community. This is one to read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest and then share with another pilgrim on the way of the restless heart.'--Alex Fogleman, Institute for Studies of Religion, Baylor University; director, Catechesis Institute; author of Knowledge, Faith, and Early Christian Initiation'This fresh account of Christian spiritual formation will captivate students and seekers while reminding seasoned leaders of the many gifts that the Christian tradition offers to our weary souls.'--Kaitlyn Schiess, author of The Ballot and the Bible: How Scripture Has Been Used and Abused in American Politics and Where We Go from Here'A great help to anyone interested in personal and corporate spiritual formation. Sosler does a masterful job of describing the historical, theological, and spiritual foundations of the Christian faith, and in doing so he invites the reader into a deeper relationship with God. This text is well worth your time.'--Donald Shepson, Grove City College'Sosler provides readers with a theological, historical, contemplative, and applicable approach to living life from a formative perspective. He is passionate about the well-being of God's creation and implementing practices designed to educate, empower, and equip the learner.'--Barbara L. Peacock, Peacock Soul Care'You will not leave this short book burdened down with a sense of all the things you can't ever seem to do. You'll instead start to see the possibility of how you, in your own life, can seek holiness and formation.'--Russell Moore (from the foreword)Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 224 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - You are a part of a great company of women who are called and empowered by God.At the forefront of every move of God have been women. These women found their muchness--their ability to be brave, dream big, take risks, rise to their calling, and advance the Kingdom. It's time for a new generation to find their muchness, too.With fresh prophetic insight and practical wisdom, Kim Maas calls you away from the competing voices in culture by reminding you of the brave women in Scripture. Battling struggles, loss, and judgment amid cultural oppression and religious suppression, these women were politically savvy, prophetically perceptive, and covenantally obedient. And their lives give you permission to be audacious, showing you how to? break through cultural barriers, religious traditions, and political limitations? refuse to be defined by your circumstances? dream, risk, and fight again? discover your Kingdom identity and purposeNow is your time to rise up in faith, move forward with boldness, and fulfill your role in God's plans for our time.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Cover your pregnancy with prayerPregnancy is a time of great preparation. We prepare the nursery for the baby, we prepare our families to welcome a new member, we prepare our bodies to bring a sweet new life into the outside world. But how much thought do we give to preparing our hearts Praying Through Your Pregnancy is the perfect companion for this special time in your life. Each chapter in this week-by-week guide contains? what is happening with your baby's development that week? ways to reduce stress and anxiety by placing your confidence in God ? journaling space to remember in years to come how God was at work at every stage? a special list of Scripture verses to guide further prayer and meditation on God's WordAs you enter a time of great joy--and great change--for your family, let Praying Through Your Pregnancy be with you every step of the way.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Melody Doyle has spent years following her father across the country as the transcontinental railroad is built. When she announces her desire to settle down in Cheyenne, her father presents her with an unconventional challenge: He will allow her to stay if she finds a husband before his departure. As word spreads and the men in town vie for her hand, she wonders if she could ever be happy with a husband chosen in such a way.Charles Decker, the heir to a banking dynasty, has been sent west to manage the bank started by his brother. His heart yearns for a simple life of teaching, but banking is the family business, and Charlie feels obligated to fall in line. When his friendship with Melody blossoms, he's drawn to this remarkable woman who defies conventions. Will he be able to come to terms with his growing feelings for her and confront the true desires of his own heart before it's too late In this captivating series sequel, Tracie Peterson weaves a tale of sweeping romance, resilience, and self-discovery amid the evolving landscapes of the American West.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Heidi Barr didn't believe in Jesus. No one in her Jewish family did, nor did they want to--especially not her father, who told her that Jesus Christ was the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on humankind. So when Heidi was in a terrible horseback riding accident and died at age 16, Jesus was the last person she expected to see. Yet she did. And then she returned to life.This is the incredible true story of Heidi's difficult family life, her sudden death, her unexpectedly loving encounter with Jesus, and her return to life on earth as a person completely and irrevocably changed. This is also the story of Heidi loving her father and mother despite their disbelief of and disagreement with her faith. And this is the gripping, beautiful story of her parents' eventual reconciliation both with Heidi and with God, through the redeeming grace and all-encompassing love of Jesus Christ.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - After more than a year in Europe, Joanna Vaughn returns to Sweetwater Crossing, her dreams of becoming a concert pianist shattered. As if that weren't enough, her husband, whom she married after a whirlwind courtship, has died. The only thing sustaining her on the journey back to Texas was the thought of her childhood home. But to Joanna's dismay, she's changed so much that the place she once loved no longer feels like home. After his fiancée married his partner and both blamed him for a patient's death, Dr. Burke Finley believes it's time for a change. A quick trip with his almost-aunt Della Samuels to Sweetwater Crossing turns into an extended stay to discover what happened to his uncle and her would-be husband. But the beautiful and musical Joanna makes it more than bearable. As the two join forces to help Della, there is no denying the attraction felt on both sides. But ghosts from the past are coming to call--and threatening to destroy any chance at happily-ever-after. Get swept away by this emotional tale of family, friendship, and the kind of love that overcomes every obstacle.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'I was fully invested in these memorable characters who are as colorful as the iconic Starlight's neon sign.'--Nancy Naigle, author of The Shell Collector'A charming story set across three generations. . . . Themes of forgiveness, trust, second chances, acceptance, and love will leave you grinning at the last page.'--Katherine Reay, bestselling author of Dear Mr. Knightley and The Printed Letter Bookshop1987. Supermodel Harlow Hayes seeks solace in a quaint Florida beach town to heal from a heartbreak that shattered her entire world. To her surprise, she encounters Matt Knight--a Hollywood A-lister with a bad-boy reputation--who has returned to his hometown to help his plucky grandmother, Tuesday, save her century-old skating rink, the Starlight.The Starlight holds a special place in the hearts of the community, once acting as a refuge for Depression-era families and bringing the town together with gatherings and celebrations. Tuesday's determination even protected her beloved rink from her husband's shady business dealings. Yet when the Starlight is threatened with demolition, Tuesday begins to wonder if an era has come to an end. As Matt and Harlow strategize to save the rink, they find themselves on a journey of surprises, self-discovery, and the kind of healing that leads to love.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A deeply personal account of seeing God's faithfulness'In early 2022, Richard Bauckham nearly lost his ability to read--an alarming prospect for a man who considers reading, writing, and scholarly work to be his vocation from God. Despite it being one of the most difficult times of his life, it was also a period in which he felt closest to God.In this beautifully written book, Bauckham combines memoir, theological and biblical reflection, and poetry to offer profound insight into God's providence amid life's difficulties.'Not only is Bauckham a world-class scholar and a poet of wisdom and subtlety, but it seems he can write of a 'difficult journey with God' in a way that puts him alongside some of the great spiritual writers of the past. The Blurred Cross has all the makings of a fresh Christian classic. You will finish the book profoundly grateful, not only to Bauckham for having written it, but even more, to the God who so obviously inspired it.'--Jeremy Begbie, Duke Divinity School'This book is striking in its vulnerability and clarity, as it weaves together the warp of human experience with the weft of scriptural study, theological reflection, and poetical imagination. The result is a rich tapestry that displays God's loving care, to encourage and challenge anyone who reads.'--Elizabeth E. Shively, George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University'It is rare that a book by a scholar evokes a longing for a deeper faith, but in sharing his brush with blindness, Bauckham models the fruit of a lifetime of faithfulness. Bringing to his story the full weight of his immense intellect and literary depth, and sharing his own poetry and prayers, he gives a deeply personal account of seeing God's faithfulness and brings encouragement that testing is not in vain.'--Mariam Kamell Kovalishyn, Regent College.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Miss Camilla Pierpont, a renowned matchmaker and influential member of the New York Four Hundred, has vowed never to marry after suffering a devastating heartbreak during her debut years ago. However, when she is nearly abducted along the Hudson River, she finds herself rescued by an annoyingly outspoken, albeit fascinating, gentleman who challenges her in a manner she wasn't expecting.After learning that Camilla Pierpont has enjoyed success with taking wayward young ladies in hand, Mr. Owen Chesterfield travels to the Hudson River Valley determined to convince Camilla to sponsor his sister, who is in desperate need of social rehabilitation.Knowing her life is in danger, Camilla agrees to Owen's proposition and travels with him to West Virginia, finding herself charmed by the less-than-formal attitude of his small hometown, as well as by Owen himself. But danger waits in the shadows, disrupting what she knows would be the most spectacular match she's ever made--her own.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When a renowned crime podcaster vanishes without a trace, former FBI behavioral analysts turned private investigators River Ryland and Tony St. Clair are called upon to track her down. As they wade through the evidence she left behind, they unearth a startling connection--she may have discovered the existence of an unknown serial killer, and he will stop at nothing to carry out a deadly plan.As the pair delves deeper, they soon find themselves the target of a relentless enemy determined to silence them. With their lives--and hearts--on the line, can they confront the evil that threatens them before it consumes them both USA Today bestselling author Nancy Mehl brings her Ryland & St. Clair series to an explosive close with a pulse-pounding story where the stakes are high and silence is deadly.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - American horse trainer Adia Kensington is living her dream of working at the famous Janów Podlaski stables in Poland, where they breed the best Arabian horses in the world. But her plans to bring the priceless stallion Lubor to the US are derailed when the German army storms into her adopted country in 1939. Little does she know this is just the beginning of six long years of occupation that will threaten her beloved horses at every turn. Bret Conway is at Janów Podlaski under the guise of a news reporter, but his true mission is intelligence gathering for the British. That and keeping Adia safe, which is harder and harder to do as she insists they must evacuate 250 horses to save them from being stolen, sold, or eaten by the invading forces. What follows will test their physical, mental, and emotional strength, as well as their faith in God, humankind, and each other. Drawn from true events of World War II, this epic story of escape, capture, resistance, and love from debut novelist Nicole M. Miller will thunder into your heart like a herd of beautiful horses across a raging river.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Internationally respected Bible teacher Derek Prince offers the definitive guide to effective, life-changing prayer. Through examining the teachings of Jesus and the Old Testament prophets, Prince hands you the keys to biblical prayer while unlocking the answers to these essential questions and more: - How can I be certain my prayers will be answered - How can I discover God's will for my life - How can I pray confidently - What is my authority in Christ through prayer - How can I be sure my prayers are biblical - What is the nature and purpose of prayer - What is the purpose of fasting and how does it relate to prayer - What is intercessory prayer In addition to the answers to these questions, you will discover insight and understanding that will help you cultivate a new life as one of God's prayer warriors. With help from this seasoned veteran, you can begin praying more confidently and effectively, starting today.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Finding our true selves has become the call of authentic living. But this is where we can get it wrong and inadvertently pursue the wrong things. Living out of our true selves isn't just about becoming--it's about unbecoming all the things we believed we had to be to be loved and rebecoming our essential, God-given selves.In this practical book, clinical psychologist Dr. Merry C. Lin guides you through a self-discovery process toward life-changing, daily transformation. She shows you how to- understand what motivates you and why you do what you do- identify things you do out of fear and self-protection- develop true resilience to handle the challenges of life- experience joy as you experience success in pursuing your dreams- and moreReady to live out of your healthiest, most integrated self to fulfill God's purposes for your life It's time to embark on your own journey of rebecoming.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A book for all readers who desire to read deeply and to live deeply'Presenting reading as a remedy for prevalent cultural vices--distraction, hostility, and consumerism--this book helps readers contribute to the flourishing of their communities and cultivate their own spiritual and intellectual depth.'This book eloquently joins the other voices calling us to soul-forming kinds of reading that can resist our descent into superficiality and hostility. Importantly, it goes beyond them in describing the actual practices that might get us there. All those who use text to teach others should read it. Anyone else who cares about reading and spiritual growth should join them.'--David I. Smith, Kuyers Institute for Christian Teaching and Learning, Calvin University'Drawing from years of experience and research, Deep Reading offers insights, approaches, and practices to equip readers and teachers of readers. It's not only a book for teachers; it's a book for all readers who desire to read deeply and to live deeply as well.'--Karen Swallow Prior, author of The Evangelical Imagination: How Stories, Images, and Metaphors Created a Culture in Crisis'Deep Reading ought to be read and wrestled with by all those who want to read carefully and well, and it's particularly essential for those tasked with guiding others' reading in the classroom, the church, or the home. With its wealth of creative and practical examples, this book will enliven our efforts to read redemptively.'--Jeffrey Bilbro, Grove City College; editor-in-chief at Front Porch Republic'This jewel of a book will speak to readers of all sorts and inspire them to engage in deep, open, and generous reading.'--Susan VanZanten, Valparaiso University'Deep Reading is highly recommended for any lovers of books, especially educators; we all have much more to learn about embodied, engaged, deeply human reading.'--Mary McCampbell, author of Imagining Our Neighbors as Ourselves: How Art Shapes Empathy.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Christianity Today 2025 Book Award Finalist (Academic Theology)If God is all-powerful, all-knowing, and entirely good, why do we need to ask God to do good things Won't God act for the best regardless Do our prayers even make a difference Why do some go unanswered This brief, accessible book provides a fresh angle on our questions to help us think differently about why we pray and what happens when we pray.John Peckham applies the insights from his successful book Theodicy of Love to the perennial problem of petitionary prayer, offering practical implications for how we might pray and live in ways that advance God's kingdom of unselfish love. Since our understanding of petitionary prayer is inseparable from our understanding of God, Peckham sheds significant light on the nature and character of God and the often-mysterious workings of divine providence. He does so by bringing theological and philosophical nuance to readings of key biblical texts on prayer, weaving in other scriptural clues to articulate an understanding of prayer that highlights not only its necessity but also its urgency. This book will appeal to students, pastors, church leaders, and thoughtful laypeople.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Are demons real Do ghosts exist Do some unresolved medical and mental health issues have a spiritual connection In When Demons Surface, former senior military chaplain Steve Dabbs answers those questions and more. Exploring more than 50 true stories of supernatural encounters from pastoral and personal experiences as well as historical research, this book is scholarly yet simple, hair-raising and enlightening.When Demons Surface will fascinate those curious about supernatural experiences, equip pastors with a resource for those seeking answers, and enlighten advanced Bible readers with insights from Hebrew, Greek, and ancient literature. It will enable readers of all levels to identify supernatural encounters with angels and demons, exercise biblical authority over evil spirits, and help discern whether some unresolved mental or medical health issues are the result of spiritual warfare.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Hands-down the best leadership textbook I have ever read'This introduction to organizational behavior accounts for the unique dynamics of Christian organizations, providing key insights and guidance to those studying or practicing leadership of churches and ministries.'Highly relevant, timely, and practical, Organizational Behavior in Christian Perspective provides leaders with clarity on the heart of any organization--its people. Markow's simple but brilliant five-level model is built on years of research and practice. You will want to give this book to your leadership team!'--Angie Richey, Life Pacific University'Working with people in organizations is complex and vital work. Engaging the best of the organizational behavior literature, Markow reflects on and applies this literature in a way that is relevant not only to business leaders but also to nonprofit and church leaders. I'm grateful for the work he has put into this project that I'm sure will benefit students and practitioners alike.'--Justin A. Irving, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; author of Healthy Leadership for Thriving Organizations'It is difficult to not be effusive about this incredible book. I have taught leadership for thirty-five years, and this is hands-down the best leadership textbook I have ever read. Markow expertly weaves the Christian faith into his research and writing. A must-have book for any faith-based business or leadership program.'--Michael M. Whyte, Azusa Pacific University (emeritus); president, Global Academy for Transformational Leadership'Markow has a unique ability to explain in secular and spiritual terms how an organization should behave and the best perspectives and practices that can help it grow. His scholarship is prominent, and his practicality is masterful.'--Ricky Temple, pastor, Overcoming by Faith Ministries, Savannah, Georgia'Markow connects the dots between complex organizational theory, practical application, and thoughtful theological perspective. As challenging as this is, he does it in seamless style. From the first page I was entirely engaged.'--Sam Rockwell, Pepperdine University (adjunct); principal, Rockwell & Company.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'An accessible and clarifying guide to the ideas that shaped and were reshaped by the New Testament'New Testament scholar F. Scott Spencer investigates seven critical areas of tension--historical, moral, political, material, social, perceptual, and temporal--that shape the 'big ideas' discussed and debated in the New Testament.'Studying the New Testament can feel like an excursion in a strange land. Spencer provides an accessible and clarifying guide to the ideas that shaped and were reshaped by the New Testament. An ideal companion for those students seeking to understand anew both the historical significance and the contemporary significance of these important texts.'--Eric D. Barreto, Princeton Theological Seminary'This book offers students an invitation to grapple with the historical and cultural situatedness of the New Testament, understand why different books give different perspectives on key questions, and appreciate the New Testament as a record of the experiences of first-century Christians. An excellent resource for anyone who has wondered how to read the New Testament in its ancient context and how to hear its messages in our modern context.'--Caryn A. Reeder, Westmont College'An excellent introduction to seven interrelated challenges that have confronted Christians over the centuries. This book does not seek to resolve these tensions within Christianity but allows early Christian faith, love, and hope to speak into them.'--Katherine M. Hockey, University of Aberdeen'A creative and enlightening strategy for explaining some key trajectories in biblical thought. This book illuminates important aspects of what the New Testament authors wanted to convey while at the same time expanding our appreciation for the relevance of scriptural witness.'--Mark Allan Powell, Trinity Lutheran Seminary (retired)'In this wonderfully readable book, Spencer shows how the New Testament is shaped by and responds to seven creative and productive tensions. In the process, he expertly illuminates the big ideas of New Testament faith. Highly recommended!'--Paul Trebilco, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A must-read for anyone interested in the relationship of imagination to Christian devotion.'--Christianity TodayChristianity Today 2025 Book Award Finalist (Culture, Poetry, and the Arts)Southwestern Journal of Theology 2024 Book Award (Honorable Mention, Discipleship / Spiritual Formation)We tend to think of the imagination as the realm of fantasy and makebelieve. However, the imagination shapes our vision of reality in that the stories, symbols, and places that capture our hearts become part of who we are.Becoming by Beholding restores the imagination to its central role in spiritual formation by recovering key works from the Christian tradition, enabling us to experience the formative power of the imagination for ourselves. It also revives 'the art of fashioning the soul' as an essential aspect of Christian spiritual formation and character development.Lanta Davis explains that many of the problems at the heart of the Christian church today--such as nationalism, consumerism, and partisan politics--stem from a crisis of the imagination. She encourages us to reorient our gaze from diseased cultural forms and fix our eyes instead on works from the historic Christian imaginative tradition that better reflect the love, joy, and wonder of the gospel.Becoming by Beholding will appeal to professors and students in spiritual formation, worldview, and theology and arts courses as well as to all Christian readers interested in the intersection of theology and art. Each chapter introduces a different work of the Christian imagination: icons, sacred architecture, imaginative prayer, bestiaries, and personifications of the virtues and vices. The book also includes a twenty-page insert featuring numerous full-color images.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Melody Doyle has spent years following her father across the country as the transcontinental railroad is built. When she announces her desire to settle down in Cheyenne, her father presents her with an unconventional challenge: He will allow her to stay if she finds a husband before his departure. As word spreads and the men in town vie for her hand, she wonders if she could ever be happy with a husband chosen in such a way.Charles Decker, the heir to a banking dynasty, has been sent west to manage the bank started by his brother. His heart yearns for a simple life of teaching, but banking is the family business, and Charlie feels obligated to fall in line. When his friendship with Melody blossoms, he's drawn to this remarkable woman who defies conventions. Will he be able to come to terms with his growing feelings for her and confront the true desires of his own heart before it's too late In this captivating series sequel, Tracie Peterson weaves a tale of sweeping romance, resilience, and self-discovery amid the evolving landscapes of the American West.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'This may well be the best--even the ideal--textbook on this corpus for classroom (and personal) use'This survey textbook offers an accessible introduction to the wisdom books and the Psalter in their literary, theological, and canonical contexts. Christopher Ansberry pays particular attention to theological themes in Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes, the Song of Songs, and Psalms, skillfully connecting these themes to comparable themes in the other books discussed in the volume and to the broader biblical canon. He also integrates philosophical concerns and questions.'Do not let the size of this concise volume fool you: Ansberry provides here an attractive and accessible but also remarkably thorough, completely up-to-date, and highly learned introduction to Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, and the Psalms. I was repeatedly both instructed and impressed. This may well be the best--even the ideal--textbook on this corpus for classroom (and personal) use currently available.'--Brent A. Strawn, Duke University'This creative and informative book offers, like Lady Wisdom, a rich and interactive feast to its readers. In this rich survey of wisdom literature and Psalms, Ansberry offers a profound set of theological readings that celebrates the way Christians have imbibed and ingested these ancient texts over many centuries. His engaging chapters delve deep into the biblical texts and celebrate their reception by artists, sculptors, and dramatists as well as by many generations of scholars and believers.'--Katharine Dell, University of Cambridge'Taking its cue from Saint Anselm's definition of theology, Ansberry's introduction is a masterful treatment of the wisdom literature, Psalms, and Song of Songs. It engagingly addresses literary, theological, and historical issues, canonical connections, and reception history, including artistic representation. It is an ideal textbook that will engage students on a multitude of levels.'--William P. Brown, Columbia Theological Seminary'I've been studying and writing on Psalms and the books in the wisdom tradition of the Old Testament for over four decades, and Ansberry's new book helped expand my understanding of these fascinating books. He writes in an extremely accessible style, so whether you are a new student or a veteran of this literature, you will come to a better understanding of the literary, theological, and canonical contribution of these books. I enthusiastically recommend this book not only for the classroom but also for all who want to grow in their knowledge of these biblical books, for as they do, they will grow in their knowledge of God.'--Tremper Longman III, Westmont College (emeritus).