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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - After years of estrangement, the lives of Zara Mahoney and her twin sister, Eve, are suddenly intertwined again. When Eve's troubled lifestyle causes the state to contact Zara about taking custody of Eve's two children, Zara feels wholly unprepared. Besides never knowing she was an aunt, her new house, new husband, and plans for the future were meant to give her a fresh start. Meanwhile, Eve may have a real chance at a new beginning with the help of Tiff Bradley, who, after facing a heartbreaking tragedy in her own family, is dedicated to helping women everyone else has given up on.Over the course of one summer, all three women's hearts and lives hang in the balance as Eve desperately works toward a new life. Can they redefine their expectations of how life should be to find the hope they--and those they love--so desperately need Praise for More Than We Remember'An excellent tale of how community and faith help people through difficult times.'--Publishers Weekly starred review'Readers who are looking for faith-based women's fiction will be quickly drawn into this powerful novel that is, in turns, both heartbreaking and uplifting.'--Booklist starred review'The plot realistically portrays some of life's burdens by dealing with hard subjects like dementia, substance abuse, and death. In the end, though, the heavy drama gives way to a sliver of hope.'--World Magazine'Nelson dives into the emotional and physical toll drugs and violence take on the victims and the survivors. Through Zara, Eve, and Tiff, readers are drawn into complicated family dynamics as the characters are forced to confront questions with no easy answers. Recommended for libraries where Karen Kingsbury and Robin Lee Hatcher are popular.'--Library Journal.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - She has prayed for deliverance from Egypt.But perhaps the greatest liberation happens within the heart.From the very beginning, Miriam has lived in her younger brother's shadow. Thrust into the role of protective older sister before Moses was even born, she will grow up into a woman who not only keeps her family's secret but bears the burden of leading a new nation. In her mind, she knows that she is serving both her God and her people. But in her heart, Miriam yearns for more. She longs to experience the privileges Moses has--to talk with God face-to-face. But when God finally does speak directly to her, the outcome is not at all what she expects.With her impeccable research and keen eye for detail, bestselling author Jill Eileen Smith offers this epic novel to fill in the gaps in Miriam's story, following her from childhood to motherhood, obscurity to notoriety, and yearning to fulfillment as she learns that what God promises He provides--in His own perfect timing.Praise for the novels of Jill Eileen Smith'Smith uses poetic intervals to infuse the narrative with the sensuality and beauty of the ancient culture.'--Booklist on The Heart of a King'An intriguing, gripping look into the life of one of history's most famous kings.'--Interviews & Reviews on The Heart of a King'Emotional depth and a modern sensibility not typically seen in historical novels.'--Publishers Weekly on A Passionate Hope.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Please, God, no more hard things.Nicki Koziarz knows what it's like to whisper those words to God. She understands what it feels like to be flooded by hopelessness and hard situations, wondering if it will ever stop. Hard circumstances often stir something so destructive in a soul: doubt.Through the painful loss of her mom to a brain tumor and her brother to suicide, she has learned that if doubt is left undealt with, it can cause the presence of unbelief to flood our lives--to the point that faith becomes unrecognizable. In the midst of her pain, Nicki looked through the lens of the biblical account of Noah and discovered five decisions a person can make to help deflect the destruction of doubt. When you are wrestling with doubt and fighting back hopelessness, Flooded will help you: - Quiet the fear that God won't come through by discovering the difference between wishful thinking and biblical hope.- Resist the urge to control the uncontrollable by finding peace in between the problem and the promise.- Find the familiar faithfulness of God in His Word when it feels like nothing is normal and everything is falling apart.The reality of hard times holds a decision for each of us to find hope. And the decision to find it is yours. But you don't have to do it alone. It's time to rise above doubt, together.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Declare God's Best over Your LifeWhen God speaks, darkness trembles and death shudders! His voice is the most powerful force in the universe. And He has given His children the mandate to declare what He speaks, to say what He says. It is time for believers to counter the attacks of the enemy--always the liar--with God's words of truth to bring freedom to those who hear.In this biblically rich exploration of the power of the decree, apostolic leader and prophet Jane Hamon inspires and instructs you to partner with God for change. Through her in-depth exploration of all the ways the words of the Lord bring life, she helps you activate the promises that God longs to fulfill. This book includes Jane's own specific and proven declarations for you to use, and it describes the miracles she has witnessed as she and others listen for God's heart. God wants to set into motion the breakthroughs you and your family need. Take hold of the life-changing action of speaking God's own declarations for His people!'Jane Hamon has my full respect as a seasoned and trusted prophetess, a teacher of the Word and one who is stellar in character. '--Patricia King, author, minister, television host.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Understand Your Teen's World So You Can Hear Them and They Can Hear YouWhen Dr. Robinson asked her freshman psychology students what today's parents need to know about teens and sex, they said parents don't have a realistic view of the world their teens live in. Today's culture is filled with sexual identity confusion, ubiquitous pornography, and the disassociation of sex from relationships. A healthy sexual identity requires more than just a list of what not to do. Teenagers need to know how to protect themselves as well as how to treat others. Talking with Teens about Sexuality will help you understand your teen's world and give you effective strategies in the midst of cultural pressures. Drs. Robinson and Scott provide scientifically reliable and biblically based information about gender fluidity, types of intimacy, online dangers, setting boundaries, and much more. Along the way, the book provides useful conversation starters and insightful guidance.Don't let fear or lack of awareness keep you from engaging in vital conversations. Learn how to talk to your teen with knowledge and confidence, guiding them toward a sexually healthy future.Beth Robinson, EdD, is a licensed professional counselor and approved supervisor for licensed professional counselors. She is also a certified school counselor and has a teaching certificate; she is a frequent expert witness in legal proceedings involving sexual abuse. Dr. Robinson and her family live in Lubbock, Texas.Latayne C. Scott is an award-winning veteran of the Christian publishing industry and has written more than two dozen books. She has a PhD in biblical studies and lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Do. Not. Miss. This. One!'--Ronie Kendig, bestselling and award-winning author of The Tox Files US Secret Service Special Agent Luke Powell is lucky to be alive. Three of his fellow agents have died in unusual circumstances in the past ten weeks. Luke is devastated by the loss of his friends and colleagues, and his inability to locate the killer feels like a personal failure. He and his team are experts at shielding others, but now the protectors are in need of protection. FBI Special Agent Faith Malone is driven to succeed and confident in her ability to solve every case she's assigned. She's been put in charge of the investigation into the unprecedented attacks, and with Luke's life in danger, the stakes have never been higher. But it's hard to know how to fight back when you don't know who the enemy is. Luke has teamed up with Faith before, but he's not convinced she's up for the job and she's not convinced he's telling her everything he knows. As more agents are targeted, Luke and Faith will have to learn to trust each other and work together to bring a killer to justice and prevent any more names from joining their fallen brothers and sisters on the Secret Service Wall of Honor.'Lynn H. Blackburn is an amazing voice in romantic suspense--don't miss her!'--Lynette Eason, bestselling author of Danger Never Sleeps series'Unknown Threat is a fantastic read!'--Elizabeth Goddard, award-winning author of the Uncommon Justice series'Lynn Blackburn has created a page-turning novel with all the elements I've come to love in her books.'--Cara Putman, award-winning author of Flight Risk and Imperfect Justice Lynn H. Blackburn is the author of Beneath the Surface, In Too Deep, One Final Breath, Hidden Legacy, and Covert Justice. Her books have won the Carol Award, the Selah Award, and the Faith, Hope, and Love Reader's Choice Award. She lives in Simpsonville, South Carolina, with her true love, Brian, and their three children.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'This book will be something I forever hold close to my heart.'--HallieWould you consider yourself a worrier Do you ever get something you're worried about stuck in your head and you can't seem to get it out Have you noticed that you get anxious around certain people or in certain situations If the answer is yes to any of those questions, you're not alone. In fact, 1 in 3 girls your age struggles with worry. They just often don't say it out loud or even act like it. Maybe like you, they try to ignore it, hoping it will go away.Here's the thing. Your mom or dad or someone else who loves you has an idea that you struggle with worry. It's why they bought you this book. They believe in you--how brave you really are--and believe this book is just what you need in your fight with worry. Filled with questions to get you thinking and spots for you to journal or draw, Brave is your very own place to- understand your emotions better- learn ways to fight worry and anxiety that really make a difference- discover the strength and courage God has placed inside of youYou've got more resourcefulness, more grit, and more brave inside of you than you think, and this book will help you find it.Also available from Sissy Goff! Raising Worry-Free Girls, a companion book that provides more in-depth information and strategies for parents and educators.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Experience God's Joy Daily!Have you settled for less than unspeakable joy in your life's journey The Holy Spirit is challenging you to expect more--a lot more!Georgian Banov knew nothing of this supernatural joy. Born and raised under the oppression of atheist and Communist Bulgaria, he escaped miraculously to the United States, where he was embraced by the warmth and love of the 'Jesus people.' Encountering God, along with the truth of His Word and the ongoing work of the Spirit, has led him to a life of freedom and holy joy.In these pages, Georgian will help you- become a friend of God and know Him as an affectionate Father- discover performance-free grace in the fullness of what Christ has done - put an end to religious striving and self-effort- find victory over the power of sin so you can be both holy and happy- be the hands and feet of Jesus accomplishing His justice in the worldJoy is not some nice-to-have 'bonus' of the Christian faith. With Jesus living inside you through the Spirit, you can experience the bliss of God's presence as you walk out your calling with purpose and power!'Wow! I love this book, this man and this message!'--from the foreword by Bill Johnson.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Ready to trade the world's way of dating for the way that actually works Everyone wants to be loved--to find someone who will stick with them through all of life's ups and downs, someone who is in it for the long haul. But in a world where dating is increasingly based on split-second decisions and geared toward casual relationships rather than marriage, it's easy to feel discouraged, used, or unworthy of true love and lasting affection.Jonathan 'JP' Pokluda has counseled thousands of young singles through the pain and heartbreak of dating the world's way. Now he wants to dispel the myths, misconceptions, and fairy tales you've believed about dating and replace them with the truth from the One who invented marriage, created you to crave relationship, and is the very embodiment of true love. With plenty of true stories about relationships healed and love found, this practical book explains God's purposes for singleness, dating, and marriage and covers why you should date, who you should date, and how you should date.'With kindness, compassion, and thoughtfulness, JP gives godly wisdom that walks us toward the relationships with God, others, and ourselves that we really want.'--Annie F. Downs, bestselling author of 100 Days to Brave and host of That Sounds Fun podcast'Modern dating causes pain and problems and leads to confusion and frustration. In Outdated, JP reveals that the Bible is full of wisdom principles you can use to find incredible joy in dating--and a lasting love for life.'--Kyle Idleman, author Not a Fan and Don't Give Up'Everything about dating has changed, and there is no one I trust more to help you navigate it than JP! He is a leader for the next generation.'--Jennie Allen, New York Times bestselling author of Get Out of Your Head and founder and visionary of IF: Gathering.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Your guide to deep, life-changing prayerPrayer isn't a place for us to be good or right. It isn't a place for us to perform or prove our worth. It's a place for us to be honest, present, and known--a place for us to offer ourselves and receive God.Spiritual formation experts Kyle Strobel and John Coe want to show you what you've been missing when it comes to prayer. In this down-to-earth and practical book, they show you how to - pray within the forgiveness Christ offers- pray as one beloved of God- pray as a way to open your heart to the truth of yourself- pray in a way that moves beyond clichés to discover where prayer becomes real'Where Prayer Becomes Real is not only one of the very best books on prayer I have ever read, but it is one of the most practically transformative books I have ever read, full stop.'--Ann Voskamp, author of the New York Times bestsellers The Broken Way and One Thousand Gifts'If you are seeking to grow in the life of prayer or you are helping others do the same, Where Prayer Becomes Real is an excellent place to begin.'--Scott Sauls, senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tennessee, and author of Jesus Outside the Lines and A Gentle Answer'As I read these pages, a mountain of spiritual shame lifted off my shoulders. Real prayer is possible. This book is oxygen for the soul.'--Anjuli Paschall, author of Stay and founder of The Moms We Love ClubKyle Strobel is a speaker, writer, and professor of spiritual theology and formation at Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. The author of Formed for the Glory of God and coauthor of Beloved Dust and The Way of the Dragon or the Way of the Lamb, Strobel and his family live in California.John Coe is director of the Institute for Spiritual Formation and professor of spiritual theology and philosophy at Talbot School of Theology and Rosemead School of Psychology at Biola University. A leading expert and popular speaker on spiritual formation, Coe lives in California.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Bring eternity to mind every dayAs Christians, we know someday we will leave our familiar country and be united with God in heaven. And yet many of us know very little about the place where we will spend eternity. In his bestselling book A Place Called Heaven, Dr. Robert Jeffress opened the Scriptures to answer ten fascinating questions about heaven. Now he offers this devotional to help you think about heaven on a daily basis and put into practice the heavenly qualities of truth, honor, righteousness, purity, loveliness, character, excellence, and praise.A Place Called Heaven Devotional includes one hundred devotions to elevate your thinking from earthbound concerns to heavenbound comforts. Each devotional includes reflection questions and a closing prayer to assist you in seeking the things above. Dr. Robert Jeffress is senior pastor of the fourteen-thousand-member First Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas, and is a Fox News contributor. His daily radio program, Pathway to Victory, is heard on more than one thousand stations nationwide, and his weekly television program is seen on thousands of cable systems and stations in the United States and in 195 countries around the world. Known for his bold, biblical stands on cultural issues, Jeffress has made more than two thousand guest appearances on various radio and TV programs and regularly appears on major mainstream media outlets. He is the author of more than twenty books, including Courageous, Not All Roads Lead to Heaven, A Place Called Heaven, and Choosing the Extraordinary Life. He lives in Dallas.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Award-winning author, professor, and pastor A. J. Swoboda offers a hopeful, practical vision for questioning your faith without losing it.'In this remarkable book, A. J. guides us into a path of stronger faith through the surprising valley of doubt. I resonated with this book at a profound level and think you will too.'--Jon Tyson, Church of the City New York; author of Beautiful Resistance'Whether you're in the midst of the isolation and disruption that doubting your faith often leads to or if you're leading those who are, A. J. Swoboda's voice is one of a well-differentiated leader, accurately articulating the struggle many Christians are experiencing and casting a hopeful vision for a way forward together.'--Emily P. Freeman, author of The Next Right Thing'A must-read for anyone who has realized that not everything we grew up believing about Christianity is true. With much wisdom and wit, Swoboda navigates us through the turbulent waters of deconstruction-reconstruction.'--Preston Sprinkle, president of The Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender'Swoboda invites us to reimagine what's happening when we doubt the coherence of the Christian faith. What if the disorientation is actually a strange gift, pushing us toward growth and transformation In this book you'll find wisdom and guidance as you take your questions deeper.'--Tim Mackie, cofounder of the BibleProject'As a college professor who daily watches the challenges of life and the ideologies of the age batter my students' confidence in their Christian faith, I am eager to put this book into their hands. It offers an informed, insightful, and deeply empathetic conversation about the road home.'--Sandra Richter, Westmont College'By the time I was done reading this, I was able to embrace my doubts-as-longing as a gift and found myself loving Jesus and his church in a new and deeper way.'--James Bryan Smith, author of The Good and Beautiful God.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - He's bound and determined to find peace . . . but she's about to stir things upDorothy Clark dreams of writing something that will challenge people as much as Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin seems to have. But in 1850s Mesquite Springs, there are few opportunities for writers--until newspaperman Brandon Holloway arrives, that is.Brandon Holloway has seen firsthand the disastrous effects of challenging others. He has no intention of repeating that mistake. Instead of following his dreams, he's committed to making a new--and completely uncontroversial--start in the Hill Country.As Dorothy's involvement in the fledgling newspaper grows from convenient to essential, the same change seems to be happening in Brandon's heart. But before romance can bloom, Dorothy and Brandon must work together to discover who's determined to divide the town and destroy Brandon's livelihood.Praise for the novels of Amanda Cabot'Moving and uplifting.'--Booklist on Out of the Embers'Filled with complex emotion and beautiful prose.'--Woman's World magazine on A Tender Hope.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Simply Trinity demonstrates how much is at stake in the trinitarian debates that have recently roiled the evangelical community. I recommend it highly.'--Thomas S. Kidd, professor at Baylor University; blogger at The Gospel CoalitionTo truly know God, we must understand God as Trinity. But what if the Trinity we've been taught is not the Trinity of the Bible In this groundbreaking book, Matthew Barrett reveals a shocking discovery: we have manipulated the Trinity, re-creating the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in our own image. With clarity and creativity, Barrett mines the Scriptures as well as the creeds and confessions of the faith to help us rediscover the beauty, simplicity, and majesty of our triune God. What we believe about the Trinity also has untold consequences for salvation and the Christian life.'Matthew Barrett has the evangelical instinct for classic, time-tested, deeply traditional biblical teaching about the Trinity. . . . Simply Trinity proclaims the good news of the unmanipulated doctrine of the triune God.'--Fred Sanders, Torrey Honors Institute, Biola University'Readers are led away from the rocks of those who have sought to convince us that biblical, classic trinitarian theology needs radical change, and into the calm, wide sea that is the Christian community's historic faith.'--Lewis Ayres, Durham University'Matthew Barrett offers a sane and sober recovery of the church's exegesis of Scripture and defends the Christian doctrine of the Trinity against its unwitting saboteurs.'--Michael F. Bird, Ridley CollegeMatthew Barrett is associate professor of Christian theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of None Greater; Canon, Covenant, and Christology; and God's Word Alone. He is also the executive editor of Credo magazine and the host of the Credo podcast.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'This book brims with hope.'--Randy Patten, Director of Training Emeritus, Association of Certified Biblical Counselors; president, TEAM Focus MinistriesIn a world full of struggle and disappointment, each one of us will wrestle with bitterness at one time or another. But left unchecked, bitterness is a destructive poison that steals our joy and the joy of those around us. We must take care not to feed a bitter spirit within us. In this honest and hopeful book, pastor and counselor Stephen Viars shows us how to avoid the pitfalls of a bitter heart as we walk through our fallen world. He shows us how to process bitterness biblically and effectively, so that we can move from life's greatest hurts to a life filled with joy.'This wonderful volume helpfully addresses an all too common heart issue by carefully and comprehensively walking us through biblical teaching and examples that show how the grace of God in Christ can enable us to overcome bitterness.'--Dr. Jim Newheiser, director of the Christian Counseling Program at Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte; executive director of the Institute for Biblical Counseling and Discipleship'With a pastor's heart and a counselor's skill, Viars brings biblical clarity and practical counsel for this common issue. Readers will be surprised, encouraged, and convicted.'--Jonathan D. Holmes, pastor of counseling, Parkside Church; executive director, Fieldstone CounselingStephen Viars has served as a pastor and biblical counselor at Faith Church and Faith Biblical Counseling Ministries in Lafayette, Indiana, since 1987. A frequent speaker at conferences, colleges, and seminaries, he also serves on the boards of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, the Biblical Counseling Coalition, Vision of Hope, and the Faith Community Development Corporation. The author of Loving Your Community, he and his wife, Kris, have three children and four grandchildren.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Thirty suitors, six months of courting . . .would it be enough time for her to fall in love Willow Dupré never thought she would have to marry, but with her father's unexpected retirement from running the prosperous Dupré sugar refinery, she is forced into a different future. The shareholders are unwilling to allow a female to take over the company without a man at her side, so her parents devise a plan--find Willow a spokesman king in order for her to become queen of the business empire.Willow is presented with thirty potential suitors from the families of New York society's elite group called the Four Hundred. She has six months to court the group and is told to to eliminate men each month to narrow her beaus until she chooses one to marry, ending the competition with a wedding. Willow reluctantly agrees, knowing she must do what is best for the business. She doesn't expect to find anything other than a proxy . . . until she meets a gentleman who captures her attention, and she must discover for herself if his motives are pure.'Delightfully original! Set during the glittering Gilded Age, My Dear Miss Dupré is a captivating story that will charm readers from the first page until the last. Grace Hitchcock is a writer to watch!'--JEN TURANO, USA Today Bestselling Author'Sparkling with vivacious energy, this romance launches Hitchcock's American Royalty series. . . . Fans of the TV's The Bachelorette will adore this historical spin on competitive courtship that features all of the glitz, glamour, and drama that the Gilded Age brought to New York City's elite.'--Booklist'To the modern reader, the plot of this book is reminiscent of the popular reality show, The Bachelorette. In what is a unique take, author Grace Hitchcock has combined the modern with the old fashioned by setting her book at the height of America's Gilded Age. . . .Overall, the book is amusing and entertaining, a relatively quick read. The characters are interesting and possess great depth.'--Historical Novels Review.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Lose Your Religion and Transform Your Life!After growing up in a Christian home ruled by religious doctrine and legalism, Dianne Leman set out to break free from the exhausting fear that she could never do enough to earn God's favor. In her search, she discovered that Jesus is bigger, better and more beautiful than she had ever dared to dream--and it wrecked her for good.In this faith-championing book, Leman guides believers out of 'doing' Christianity and into union with the Lord Jesus Christ--a transformation that provides rest, grace and delight. Her Gospel-based insights will help you- stop fruitless striving- pray with power- extend mercy to 'messy' people- and much moreBreak the shackles of religion and embrace the astonishing reality of Christ living in you!'Wrecked for God is a work of spiritual transition!'--Danny Silk, president, Loving On Purpose'Dianne's unique blend of teaching, life experience and prophetic conversation will open your eyes to how God has wrecked her, and you'll be wrecked as well!'--Putty Putman, founder, School of Kingdom Ministry.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Silence is not spiritual, and action is not optional'Prey Tell explores the dynamics of power and lack of accountability that occur within many organizational contexts and encourages women and men to speak out in the face of unjust systems.'A devastating look at how culture, theology, and economics combine to uphold abusers and to silence those who try to speak the truth in our day and age. Tiffany Bluhm lays out all the ways it costs women to speak up, inviting us into the terror of this situation while also asking us to grapple with our own role in enabling this cycle to continue. A must-read--a truly difficult read--for anyone who longs to see justice upheld in our world.'--D. L. Mayfield, author of The Myth of the American Dream: Reflections on Affluence, Autonomy, Safety, and Power'Bluhm leads the way by doing with this book what we all need to do--break the silence, tell the truth, believe women, protect the survivors, and end sexualized violence against girls and women.'--Hillary McBride, psychologist, author, speaker, and podcaster'Bluhm bravely paints a poignant picture of the damage of unchecked misogyny both within and outside the church. I am so grateful for the role this book will play in our collective fight for justice, restoration, and dignity.'--Liz Forkin Bohannon, CEO of Sseko Designs; author of Beginner's Pluck: Build Your Life of Purpose and Impact Now'An absolute must-read book for our age, breathing courage into survivor and ally alike--reminding the world that silence is not spiritual, and action is not optional.'--Belinda J. Bauman, author of Brave Souls: Experiencing the Audacious Power of Empathy; cofounder of #SilenceIsNotSpiritual'Prey Tell offers an urgent word to followers of Jesus, challenging the church to believe women and form cultures that protect the vulnerable, advocate for victims, and practice transparency. If you care about the church's culture and witness, buy Prey Tell in bulk.'--Bryan Halferty, lead pastor of Anchor Church, Tacoma, Washington.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'These virtues will produce victory on the battlefield and in every other field of endeavor.'--from the foreword by Mike Krzyzewski, head men's basketball coach, Duke University 'Character Carved in Stone vividly captures many of the life lessons I learned as a student and athlete at West Point. This book is a difference maker!'--Brig. Gen. Pete Dawkins, US Army (Ret); distinguished graduate, US Military Academy at West Point, 2002'The world needs leaders with strong character more than ever. This book is a must-read if we want people who can solve the big challenges we all face.'--Gen. Richard B. Myers, US Air Force (Ret); 15th chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff; president, Kansas State University'Pat has written a splendid book about the virtues that define a West Point education and differentiate it from all other universities. I enjoyed his book and heartily recommend it.'--Col. Frank Borman, US Air Force (Ret); commander, Apollo 8'Pat Williams has done a masterful job of reminding us that leaders are made--not born.'--Gen. Tommy R. Franks, US Army (Ret); former commander in chief, United States Central Command.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When God called, he answeredIn 1993, Andrew Brunson was asked to move to Turkey, the largest unevangelized country in the world, to serve as a missionary. Though reluctant at first because of the daunting task that lay ahead, Andrew and his wife, Norine, became convinced this was God's plan for them.What followed was a string of difficulties and threats, but there were also successes in starting new churches in a place where many people had never met a Christian. As their work with refugees from Syria, including Kurds, gained attention and suspicion, Andrew and Norine acknowledged the threat but accepted the risk, confident that this work was part of their assignment.In 2016, they were arrested. Though the state quickly released Norine, who remained in Turkey, Andrew was imprisoned. Accused of being a spy and being among the plotters of an attempted coup, he became a political pawn whose name was soon known around the world.God's Hostage is the incredible true story of his imprisonment, his brokenness, his faithfulness . . . and his freedom.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Literature professor Matthew Mullins shows how learning to read and love poetry can increase our understanding of the biblical text, helping us learn to read and love God's Word more.'What if reading the Bible is a matter not just of discerning what it says but of attending to how it speaks Then reading the Bible is more like experiencing a poem than processing a rule book. In this marvelous game changer of a book, Matthew Mullins invites readers to encounter the Bible as literature, not to diminish its revelatory authority but to break open its luminary capacity. I'm so glad this book is in the world.'--James K. A. Smith, Calvin University; editor in chief, Image journal; author of You Are What You Love and On the Road with Saint Augustine'The expertise and joy Matthew Mullins brings to reading and understanding the literary nature of the Bible will help you not only to enjoy the Bible more but to enjoy poetry, literature, and (dare I say ) life more too. This is a book I will recommend widely and often.'--Karen Swallow Prior, author of On Reading Well: Finding the Good Life through Great Books'Mullins offers readers of the Bible what is urgently needed in our day: an aesthetics of reading. Mullins's vision for biblical reading (not biblical interpretation!) moves beyond hermeneutical techniques, directing us toward being captured and captivated by the Word of God. As a biblical scholar, I find myself drawn to this grand vision. Erudite, funny, and penetrating, Mullins wears his considerable scholarship lightly, inviting others to delight in the banquet that is reading the Bible. I want a place at that table.'--Heath A. Thomas, Oklahoma Baptist University'Enjoying the Bible is a work of art that beautifully encourages us to read Scripture with the fullness of our being. For those who consume Scripture as an intellectual exercise, this book challenges you to experience God's Word with your emotions intact. This read will captivate and inspire you.'--Walter R. Strickland II, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - '[A] concise and readable history of the rise of early Christianity'A noted New Testament scholar explores how the movement founded by Jesus transformed more in the first seventy-five years after his death than it has in the two thousand years since.'What transformed the Galilean Jesus movement into global Christianity In this concise and readable history of the rise of early Christianity, Edwards looks at the many factors that contributed to this radical transformation. This volume will be enlightening reading for anyone interested in Jesus, Paul, and what became the Christian church.'--Stanley E. Porter, McMaster Divinity College, Ontario, Canada'Lucid and learned, From Christ to Christianity is a valuable alloy of Edwards's biblical and historical acumen. A welcome and instructive reminder of the enduring changelessness of the gospel through the vicissitudes of time.'--Amy J. Erickson, St. Marks National Theological Centre, Barton, Australia'Edwards traces the dramatic changes that occurred in the Christian movement from the close of the apostolic period to the year 140 or so. And yet, in spite of these dramatic changes, he shows the continuity that prevailed too. Edwards is at his scholarly and literary best in this book. From Christ to Christianity kept me spellbound from beginning to end.'--Gerald L. Sittser, Whitworth University (emeritus); author of Resilient Faith: How the Early Christian 'Third Way' Changed the World'Edwards's work demonstrates both meticulous historical research and judicious theological conclusions. It will be a gift not only to students of the history of Christianity but also to the church at large.'--Kimlyn J. Bender, George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University'Edwards invites us to learn from the amazing changes that took place in the movement's first seventy-five years of life. Understanding the movement's 'ability to be adaptive without becoming captive' to its environment is the gift and challenge that Edwards makes accessible to followers of Christ today.'--Stanley D. Slade, American Baptist International Ministries'Anyone eager to take a deep dive into one of the most creative, fascinating periods of the development of the early church will find this book well worth their investment of time and attention. I highly recommend this clearly organized, illuminating wealth of information and insights that could justifiably be regarded as a standard resource for early church historical studies yet to come.'--Jeannine M. Graham, George Fox University (emerita).

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Can she withstand the storms of life that blow her way Gloriana Womack's family is much smaller since scarlet fever killed her mother and two of her siblings. She's dedicated her modest life in Duluth, Minnesota, to holding the remains of her fractured family together, caring for her father and younger brother. But it is hard not to be overrun by worry when her father is often gone on long fishing trips, their livelihood coming from the waters of the temperamental and sometimes deadly Lake Superior. Luke Carson has come to Duluth to help shepherd the arrival of the railroad to the city's port, and he's eager to be reunited with his brother and sister-in-law, who recently moved there and are expecting their first child. Competition for the railroad is fierce, with the neighboring city of Superior, Wisconsin, fighting for the tracks to come through their town instead. But the real danger lies in a man who has followed Luke across the country with revenge on his mind.When tragedy brings Gloriana and Luke together, they help each other through their grief and soon find their lives inextricably linked. If they survive the trials ahead, could it be possible they've been destined for each other all along 'Peterson delivers a touching tale of love built out of shared grief in this enjoyable first installment of the Ladies of the Lake series. . . . Peterson creates a memorable romance between Luke and Gloriana that's rooted in mutual hardship and renewed faith. This series is off to a strong start.'--Publishers Weekly.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Orthodoxy in the Modern WorldVigen Guroian, a leading voice of contemporary Orthodox theology, offers insight into the heart and soul of Orthodoxy.'This book comes at a time when tectonic shifts in Western Culture have diminished both the visible presence and the audible voice of traditional Christian faith and practice in the public square. Even within the household of traditional Christianity, there are fractures due largely to a lack of apostolic teaching and sound apologetics. Often lost in the internal Christian conversation is the voice of Orthodox Christianity. In fact, in the West, Orthodoxy is often simply an afterthought. Guroian has achieved the standing both within his own tradition and ecumenically to be a theological advocate for the Orthodox Church who reflects what is often referenced simply as 'the mind of the Church.' This publication is a long-overdue resource for apostolic teaching and practice that will bring a grounded and time-tested treasure of what C. S. Lewis would call 'mere Christianity' to those searching for guidance in a time of rapid cultural change.'--Chad Hatfield, president, St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, Yonkers, New York'This book is classic Guroian but now with the strong flavor of a highly experienced theologian looking back over a lifetime's work. The book proves the point that no one can read Guroian without learning a great deal about the philosophy of culture. His sharp analysis of modernity makes him stand out like a prophet of Orthodoxy. If you seek someone who forces you to think through your view of Christianity in the modern world, I highly recommend The Orthodox Reality.'--John A. McGuckin, Columbia University'Since Guroian is an Orthodox theologian, the temptation is to say we are fortunate to have someone able to draw on the insights of that tradition for those of us in the Western tradition. But that would not do Guroian or this book justice because Guroian is a theologian of insight who should be read to understand not what an Orthodox theologian thinks but how and what Christians in these confusing times should think and live.'--Stanley Hauerwas, Duke Divinity School.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Theology of Marriage for the Contemporary ChurchDarrin Snyder Belousek takes a distinctive approach to the same-sex-union debate by framing the issue as a matter of marriage and articulates a biblical-traditional theology of marriage for the contemporary church.'Finally, a book about same-sex sexuality that refuses to rehearse the tired discussion about the prohibition passages and instead reorients our focus where it should have been all along--on the meaning of marriage. Snyder Belousek has written a theologically robust, exegetically responsible, and pastorally compassionate tour de force on one of the most important topics facing Christians today. Anyone who wants to engage this topic must read this book.'--Preston Sprinkle, president of the Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender'I was immediately prejudiced in favor of this book because it starts in such a wise and illuminating place. It starts with the nature of marriage itself as the Scriptures see it and as theologians and the church's teaching have seen it. And it stays with that framework all the way through. If your heart sinks at the thought of yet another discussion of same-sex relationships, make an exception for this one.'--John Goldingay, Fuller Theological Seminary'With exegetical precision, theological acumen, and historical depth, Snyder Belousek makes a compelling case that the nature of marriage is really the key issue in same-sex-union debates. He demonstrates that conviction, civility, and compassion can be held together. This is a highly significant work, and I heartily recommend it.'--Dennis P. Hollinger, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary'By placing the question of same-sex union within the larger context of a theology of marriage, Snyder Belousek reminds us that marriage and sex are not primarily for our own pleasure or purposes but were designed by God to orient our lives toward him and toward his great work of salvation. Ultimately, this book reminds all of us, no matter our sexual orientation, that we do not belong to ourselves; we belong to God.'--Christina S. Hitchcock, University of Sioux Falls; author of The Significance of Singleness'All people interested in Christian teaching regarding marriage will find Snyder Belousek's analysis to be thoughtful and thorough, no matter what position they might hold regarding same-sex unions.'--Dennis R. Edwards, North Park Theological Seminary.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Trusted Introduction to the Christian ScripturesThis volume aids students as they engage in their first reading of the biblical text in an academic setting. The second edition incorporates professor and student feedback, adds a glossary, and has been revised throughout.'This readable and accessible introduction to the Bible is a breath of fresh air for faculty and students tackling the seemingly insurmountable task of learning about the entire Christian Bible in a single semester. This revised edition boasts expanded materials on the biblical writings and contexts, as well as updated suggested readings and a complete glossary to guide readers. This textbook will continue to be a valuable resource in a variety of classrooms, introducing students to the Bible and inspiring them to dig more deeply into its contexts and to interpret it in theologically responsible ways.'--Alicia D. Myers, Campbell University Divinity School'Engaging the Christian Scriptures navigates well the challenges of beginning academic study of the Bible. It introduces the Bible's foreignness without making it inaccessible, critical approaches without allowing them to steal the spotlight from the Bible itself, the distinct witness of the Hebrew Bible without minimizing the New Testament's claims to continuity with it, the Bible as an object of study without silencing its personal address, and debate about its meaning without making it impenetrable. The second edition builds on these strengths. The electronic resources included with the book aid teacher and student alike in following the clear path the authors have blazed through this pedagogical thicket. Rarely have I received such praise from my students for a textbook choice; but it is Arterbury, Bellinger, and Dodson who deserve the credit for producing an accessible and, yes, 'engaging' introduction to the Bible.'--Will Kynes, Samford University'From cultural and geographical backdrops, to literary and rhetorical features, to canonical and theological connections, Engaging the Christian Scriptures immerses students in the Bible, introducing tools necessary for reading Scripture well. Helpful charts and illustrations throughout distill complex concepts, and suggestions for further reading offer supplements for students who want to dig deeper. Finally, the glossary compiles terms introduced in boldface within the textbook, providing quick access to concise explanations. From beginning to end, the authors carefully facilitate student learning and exploration. Informative and accessible, this textbook is an excellent companion for study of the Christian Scriptures.'--Kathy Maxwell, Palm Beach Atlantic University.