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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Can they find a way to stitch their suffering into hope and embrace an uncertain future Tally Smucker's quiet life of reading and quilting hides her sorrow over her mother's declining health and the lack of a fulfilling future for herself. When her daily life is shaken by her free-spirited neighbor Danielle--who grew up Plain but joined the Army at eighteen--Tally's instinct is to distance herself.Yet she finds she can't turn away when Danielle's brother, Kenan, specifically asks for her help. She invites Danielle to visit Plain Patterns quilt shop with her, where the story of the plight of a WWI soldier and the girl he left behind resonates with both Tally and Danielle, but for different reasons.When Tally's mother suffers a setback at the same time Danielle's PTSD becomes unmanageable, it seems Tally's efforts to aid them only make things worse. Can the soldier's story, along with the care of Kenan, help Tally accept the hope that waits just around the corner From the talented pen of Leslie Gould comes a moving tale of restoration and renewed hope within the Amish community.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Hunter's delightful Regency romance is sure to entertain.'--Publishers Weekly on Vying for the ViscountMiss Harriet Hancock enjoys playing the role of eccentric heiress, using her wealth and influence to cleverly and anonymously better the lives of those in Newmarket. Though she keeps people at a distance to protect a years-old secret, when her friend pleads for help on a personal project, Harriet can't resist. Stable hand Jonas Fitzroy would do anything for his twin sister, even if it means seeking out the woman whose meddling ways have made him wary and suspicious. The last thing he expects is for Miss Hancock to request his help in writing a book. Intent on revealing her underlying plan, Jonas agrees. As they work together, an unexpected friendship forms. But when things for once don't go according to Harriet's plan, she's left wondering if good intentions might not be enough. Is there a way to mend the broken pieces of her life And will Jonas give her another chance at his heart.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Have we gotten manhood all wrong The world needs real men. But here's the problem: While we know what men are not supposed to be, it's not clear to us what masculinity looks like when men are at their absolute best.Into our cultural confusion, Brant Hansen paints a refreshingly specific, compelling picture of what men are designed to be: keepers of the garden. Combining depth and humor, he calls for men of all interests and backgrounds (including avid indoorsmen like himself) to be ambitious about the right things and to see themselves as protectors and defenders of the vulnerable, with whatever resources they have at their disposal.The Men We Need is witty, challenging, bracingly honest, and perfect for any man who wants to know 'Why am I here '--and is ready to show up.'Brant Hansen has done it again--this time with a funny, punchy book on manhood. Full of hard-won wisdom and simple, biblical truths applied across the spectrum of the masculine experience, The Men We Need is the book we need for our confused cultural moment.'--Jared C. Wilson, assistant professor of pastoral ministry and author in residence at Midwestern Seminary; author of Love Me Anyway'This is not only the book every man needs, it's also one every woman should read. In a time when everyone is asking, 'What does it really mean to be a man ' Brant Hansen gives a compelling, insightful, and deeply helpful response. I read this book in one sitting.'--Holley Gerth, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Powerful Purpose of Introverts.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'This is a story that needs to be read--a testament of what it means to not only deal with challenges in life that very few can imagine but to face them head-on and use them to bring hope to others.'--from the foreword by Simon Cowell, executive producer and judge of America's Got Talent\*\*\*The first thing you will notice when you meet Kechi Okwuchi is her scars. One of just two survivors of a devastating plane crash that killed more than one hundred people, sixteen-year-old Kechi was left with third-degree burns over 65 percent of her body. More Than My Scars is her incredible story. A story of not just surviving impossible odds but thriving in a world that is too often caught up with how we look on the outside to remember that our true value is within.Kechi's strong sense of identity, rooted in seeing herself the way God sees her, has allowed her to live authentically in a world that constantly seeks to define us by its ever-changing (and ever-shallow) standards. Her story will inspire you to love and accept yourself as you are and confidently present your true self to the world.'This is a book about more than just a plane crash. It is about a mother's fierce and unending love, the bond between mother and child, the kindness of strangers, and the power of the human will. It is about hope, as Kechi writes of hope 'calling out to her.' It is about faith in God, a journey she documents with honesty and wit. And it is about her immense courage, which she does not even seem fully aware of.'--Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, award-winning and bestselling author of Americanah and Half of a Yellow Sun.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Step Up to God's Calling!How does God want to use you Not your parents. Not your pastor. Not your friend with all the social media followers. You! The Old Testament leader Joshua is a great example for us to follow as we step up to God's call on our lives. Before Joshua, Moses was the one who spoke to God, performed miracles, and stood up to Pharaoh. But then Joshua had to come out to the front. So what did he do How did he step up And what steps can you take to seize the moment for yourself This 90-day devotional will inspire you to push aside fear and complacency in order to become something more, leading change in your relationships, work, community, and the world. Now is your time.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It's official: Brynna Phillips is done with men. They only break your heart. But just when she makes this declaration, her friend Jan convinces Brynna to join her on a camping vacation in Sonoma Wine Country. As they wind their way toward their destination, spanking-new mini camper in tow, Brynna recalls her teenage camp romance with a boy named Leroy. How can it have been nearly thirty years ago All she remembers is that Leroy was a genuinely good guy and that his family owned a vineyard--in Sonoma. She doesn't even remember his last name. Undaunted, Jan insists they look for him . . . and the search for a second chance at love begins.'A delightful read, like all of Melody's novels. A glorious setting in California wine country, a family business in danger of going under, and emotionally real characters dealing with life combine to yield a memorable novel.'--Lauraine Snelling, bestselling author of over a hundred novels, including the Red River of the North series.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Rediscover the Rich Treasures of the PsalmsDrawn from Psalms 1-75 - Volume 1Sheltering Mercy helps you rediscover the Psalms--through free-verse prayer renderings of their poems and hymns--as a guide to personal devotion and meditation. Its seventy-five prayers will help you quiet your heart before God and welcome you into a safe place amid the storms of life.'The Psalms provide a limitless treasure for the people of God, and this collection shows just how limitless that treasure is. Combining prayer, poetry, and art, it will richly nourish any who want to grow in their sense of the 'sheltering mercy' of God.'--Jeremy Begbie, Duke University'This beautiful collection of psalms expressed as poetic prayer reminds us of the relevance of reverence in our daily lives and the hope breathed through even the darkest of sufferings.'--Carolyn Weber, author of Surprised by Oxford and Holy Is the Day'The prayers in Sheltering Mercy harmonize with the text of Scripture and make it come alive in a whole new way.'--Michael W. Smith, singer-songwriter.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It's never too early (or too late) to prepare your kids for a successful launch in lifeAs parents, we either raise kids who are dependent on us or we raise kids who grow into confident and capable adults. It all comes down to helping them develop their mindsets, skillsets, and toolsets. In Raising Them Ready, seasoned parents and bestselling authors Jonathan and Erica Catherman share practical ways to prepare your kids for life on their own. They help you see how your kids view everyday demands of life as either threats to survive or challenges to thrive, then offer age and ability appropriate guidance on the real-world skills kids ages 2 to 22 need before flying solo. With the tools and wisdom found in this essential parenting resource, you will be able to stop worrying if your kids will make it on their own and start celebrating the phases and adventures of letting go as they mature into confident and capable young adults, ready to launch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Of all the gods, gurus, and good people out there, why Jesus Why follow some ancient carpenter-turned-philosopher from a podunk town in the Middle East, a man whose own people didn't believe in him for the most part It just doesn't make any sense.Or does it With his signature insight and contagious enthusiasm, Ray Comfort walks you through twelve persuasive reasons to believe that Jesus of Nazareth was who he said he was and did the things the Bible records him doing. Most importantly, he explains why it actually matters to your life right now. Covering everything from the virgin birth to Jesus's miracles and teachings, his hard sayings, his detractors, his exclusive claims, and his commands to his followers, Comfort shines a light on how Jesus stands out and stands above every other teacher, prophet, or historical figure out there.If you struggle to articulate why you follow Jesus to your friends and family, or if you are a skeptic looking for some way to make sense of the whole Jesus thing, this book just might change your life.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Dare to do what is hard, what is right, and what is good--in love.Abby Johnson thought she knew what mercy was when she ushered desperate women toward abortion as the director of a Planned Parenthood facility. She was wrong. It wasn't until she understood the blood on her hands that she personally experienced the power of God's fierce yet tender mercy to transform her life.In Fierce Mercy, Abby calls you to experience a transformation of your own. Against the backdrop of her first decade involved in the pro-life movement, Abby helps you discover God's unrestrained mercy at work in your own life and take steps toward becoming a channel of that life-changing mercy in the world around you. She shows you how to model God's mercy, freely offer mercy to those who seem undeserving, respond with mercy when others err or offend, and bear witness to God's unrestrained compassion so that others may know him.'While many, if not most, hide or even double down after realizing a fatal flaw in what they believe, Abby changed her entire life. She was honest with God and with herself. God transformed her, and with any luck, he may also transform you into a deliverer of Fierce Mercy.'--Glenn Beck, radio host and television producer'Just look around and you'll see a world that is hurting and broken--a world that desperately needs to know unconditional love and limitless compassion. In this book, Abby will challenge you to learn how to intentionally model God's mercy with a fearsome dedication to love broken people. I hope you will accept her challenge. We need Fierce Mercy now more than ever.'--Janet Parshall, nationally syndicated talk show host.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The role of pastor's wife can seem lonely and enigmatic. We are not all alike, but we are all hoping to fulfill a similar calling. Christine writes as one who has been there and is still there. From my tendency toward the savior complex to the complexity of parenting pastor's kids, I found kinship, courage, and wisdom in her words. I encourage every pastor's wife to read this book.'--Lauren Chandler, pastor's wife, author, and worship leader\*\*\*If you are a pastor's wife, you are a faithful servant and leader in your own right. You have great influence on your church, community, family, and husband, and you find joy in seeing God move in the lives of others. Yet you also face unique challenges that too often go unnoticed and unaddressed. At times, you may feel you can't talk about your struggles even with those who are closest to you, which can leave you feeling alone, depleted, and misunderstood. Don't settle for this way of living. It's not God's desire for you.Christine Hoover knows firsthand the unique struggles and opportunities afforded a pastor's wife--she's been filling that role for more than twenty years. Coming alongside you as an understanding friend, she offers encouragement and guidance, showing how you can make meaningful personal relationships with God, your husband, your children, your church community, and other women--relationships that will sustain you and help you thrive.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Beauty is Found in the OrdinaryThe world is shouting at us to be more. Strive. Achieve. Overachieve. Never stop pushing. As a family practice doctor, wife, and mother, Mikala Albertson appeared to be living a 'perfect' life, but really her whole world was falling apart. Married seven years to an alcohol and drug addict while raising two young children and finishing residency, Mikala eventually reached a breaking point. And surrendered. In sifting through the shattered pieces of her life, she realized she had been chasing something that doesn't exist. Perfect is pretend. And what she desperately needed to embrace was ordinary. A good, hard, messy, gritty, lovely, ordinary life. In Ordinary on Purpose, Mikala shares her heartfelt journey in a raw and revealing way as she invites you to lay down your own endless chase for perfection and embrace this beautiful, messy life exactly as it is with our perfect, loving God right by your side. What would it look like to stop pretending to be 'perfect' and be ordinary Instead of always feeling overwhelmed and alone, you might discover the beauty of a good, hard life grounded in the radiant hope of God's unending love. Life happens in the ordinary, after all.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'What an encouragement to read this book of hope and of sound strategies that will help our anxious kids anchor in who God made them to be. Parents will find not only insights but also practical helps to apply to your situation. This is a resource I highly recommend.'--Gregory L. Jantz, PhD, founder of The Center: A Place of HOPE; author of forty books\*\*\*Today's children and teenagers are anxious about many things. In addition to the stressors common to any generation--family issues, financial instability, pressure to perform in school or sports--these young people also worry about gun violence, social justice, the state of their divided nation, the fate of a warming planet, and much more. The last thing we want is for the young people in our lives to struggling with anxiety in ways that inhibit their ability to function and enjoy lifeFor parents, teachers, counselors, and youth leaders longing to love the young people in their lives well, When Anxiety Roars helps you understand how anxiety affects a child's body, mind, behavior, thoughts, and feelings. Then it offers specific practical steps you can take together to tame that anxiety, as well as coping skills to help children live more confidently today and into the future.Don't let anxiety have the final word. Discover how you can tame worry and anxiety--together.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The key to living a life of purpose, passion, and personal peace Boundaries.In order to live a full and abundant life in alignment with our dreams and callings, we first need to become crystal clear on our boundaries. But where and how do we draw the line With plenty of relatable stories from her life juggling multiple businesses and a full house, therapist and mindset coach Kate Crocco offers eight principles that will help you create and maintain healthy boundaries in order to find more peace, greater fulfillment, and less burnout. She shows you how to take back control from the whims of other people's opinions about what you should be doing so that you can align your time and priorities with God's highest calling for your life.'Cultivating relationships through loving boundaries not only enriches friendships but also enables you to live a more stress-free life. Drawing the Line will be your go-to guide to getting started!'--Natalie Franke, author of Built to Belong'A breath of fresh air for a tired mama's soul! If you're craving deeper connection, faith, and happiness in a world that celebrates hustle and achievement at the cost of our sanity, then add Drawing the Line to your book list right away.'--Emily Richett, founder of HAPPY PR and host of the Amplify Show podcast.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Is her compassion doing more harm than good Recently widowed Susanna Jenkins has decided to follow her family to the booming town of San Marcial, New Mexico, for a fresh start and to aid in her family's sudden change in fortune. They are tasked with managing her uncle's new Grand Hotel, and it takes all her patience to try to help her parents see the good of their circumstances and relinquish their sense of entitlement.She's hopeful when her brother becomes determined to get a job and make his own way, and she feels drawn to his kind boss, Owen Turner, who works as a boilermaker for the Santa Fe's train shops in town. But the hard work only seems to fuel her brother's anger, and his rough new friends give her pause.When misguided choices put Susanna's family in an even more precarious situation, she worries her help has only made things worse. Leaving her family to fend for themselves seems like the best option, but how can she walk away from the true friendships--and love--that she's found.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Her years of research and sleepless nights are about to pay off . . . if she can stay alive.Dr. Ivy Collins, founder and CEO of Hedera, Inc., is ready to begin clinical trials of her company's cutting-edge prosthetic. Her work has been praised by government, medical, and advocacy groups, and everyone hopes the device will be a success. Well, almost everyone. Someone is trying to sabotage Hedera and the launch, but to what purpose--and how far will they go to get what they want Meanwhile, US Secret Service Agent Gil Dixon can't believe he's finally been reunited with Ivy, his childhood best friend. Now that he's found her again, Gil intends to mend their broken relationship. But it will take all his skill to uncover the truth in time to save Ivy's life, her life's work, and the innocent lives caught in the crossfire.Praise for Unknown Threat'By far the best romantic suspense book I have read this year!'--Write-Read-Life'Unknown Threat by Lynn H. Blackburn is a fast-paced romantic suspense read. I loved the action-packed scenes.'--Urban Lit Magazine'Wow, talk about an intense and riveting read. I think this is my favorite book by Blackburn to date.'--Relz Reviewz.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - She mixed danger, desperation, and deception together. Love was not the expected outcome. With their sharp engineering minds, Laura Stiles and her two sisters have been able to deal with their mother's unfortunate choice in husband until they discovered his plans to marry each of them off to his lecherous friends. Now they must run away--far and fast--to find better matches to legally claim their portion of their father's lumber dynasty and seize control from their stepfather.During their escape, Laura befriends a mission group heading to serve the poor in California. She quickly volunteers herself and her sisters to join their efforts. Despite the settlement being in miserable condition, the sisters are excited by the opportunity to put their skills to good use. Laura also sees potential in Caleb, the mission's parson, to help with gaining her inheritance. But when secrets buried in Caleb's past and in the land around them come to light, it'll take all the smarts the sisters have to keep trouble at bay.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Reading Great Literature as a Spiritual DisciplineHow do we become better people We often settle for small goals--frugal spending, less yelling at the kids, more time at the gym--but we are called to something far greater. We are created to be holy.In The Scandal of Holiness, award-winning author Jessica Hooten Wilson shows that learning to hear the call of holiness requires developing a new imagination--one rooted in the act of reading. Reading great works of literature can help us cultivate an imagination that moves us toward holiness, where God opens up a way of living that extends far beyond what we can conjure for ourselves.'This book will spur you to read more and will show you how to do it. Wilson knows the difference between being well-read and being holy as she calls us to strive for holiness even in our reading. This book illustrates how good literature can stir the imagination and how the imagination can stir us toward holiness. The voice of this book is not of an English teacher asking if you have done your reading but instead that of a smart and humble friend who says to you: 'Let me introduce you to some friends who know exactly what you're going through right now.''--Russell Moore, Christianity Today'Our imaginations will be formed by the stories we see ourselves in, and we see ourselves according to the stories we are most surrounded by. In these pages, Wilson serves as a good guide to good stories that can form our imaginations toward greater holiness and humanity.'--Karen Swallow Prior, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; author of On Reading Well: Finding the Good Life through Great Books'I'll be conversing with, riffing on, and returning to The Scandal of Holiness for months and years to come, because, although it is not fiction, like the best fiction, The Scandal of Holiness prods the imagination. It opens out. It exceeds itself.'--Lauren F. Winner (from the foreword).

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Move forward into your future--one step at a timeFor many of us, believing in Jesus feels like the first step on a journey that can only get better and better. Then trials come. The road ahead seems too hard, too long, too fraught with danger and difficulty. When faced with disappointment, disillusionment, doubt, and death, we may be tempted to turn back. With great passion and deep understanding of the struggles believers go through, Rashawn Copeland encourages and inspires you to stay the course. In No Turning Back, he shares practical ways you can experience true and lasting growth based on the promises God makes to those who follow Him. He shows you how to apply the truths of Scripture to be transformed by God's power, grow your identity in Christ, renew your mind, free yourself from your past, and become the person God has called you to be.'Rashawn takes us on his spiritual journey of discovering how to turn self-seeking love into an awareness of God's love. Jesus is the path and the prize, and the walk of faith is often a winding road. Instead of looking back, we should look forward to what is ahead: eternal life with Jesus.'--Candace Cameron Bure, actress, producer, and New York Times bestselling author'A heartfelt and uplifting book. No Turning Back will inspire, equip, and encourage you to follow Jesus through the storms, resting in His promises as He transforms us into who He has called us to be.'--Benjamin Watson, NFL Super Bowl champion, author of Under Our Skin, speaker, and commentator.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Through short devotional readings, beloved author inspires readers to listen to God with love, trust, and obedience.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'If you are worried about the fate of your church (and who isn't these days ), this is a book you must read.'Andrew Root shows that the church's crisis is not in the loss of resources but in the loss of life, which can return only when we remain open to God's encountering presence.'Perhaps you've met Barth the intimidating theologian, but have you met Barth the pastor to pastors Root introduces today's church to the Karl Barth it never knew, artfully putting this theologian in conversation with a church that is fearful about the future. If you are worried about the fate of your church (and who isn't these days ), this is a book you must read.'--Will Willimon, Duke Divinity School; United Methodist bishop, retired; author of Aging: Growing Old in Church'An engaging and creative work which draws us aside from the church's current crisis to plant us back in it with new vision and hope. I looked up from this book no longer feeling surprised by the crisis and my inability to solve it, no longer ashamed that I need the power of God to lead this church. Root dares us to live and to lead as if God is actually alive and still cares about the world and the church.'--Mandy Smith, pastor, St. Lucia Uniting Church, Brisbane, Australia; author of The Vulnerable Pastor and Unfettered'A marvelous achievement. Root draws on the work of Karl Barth (the pastor), Charles Taylor, and Hartmut Rosa to identify the current captivity of the church to secular metrics. He proposes a way forward that waits on the hope that comes from outside of us and among us as one of us in Jesus Christ. This is a must-read!'--Richard R. Topping, Vancouver School of Theology'This is theology that we need most vitally at this time. It's beautiful, applied, inspiring, kind, practical, deep, stretching, and, if we would only put it into practice, transforming.'--Rev. Canon Chris Russell, Archbishop of Canterbury's Advisor for Evangelism and Witness.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - James Wilhoit draws on historical ecumenical practices and the Bible to offer a spiritual formation primer that emphasizes the role of the Christian community. The second edition has been revised and updated throughout.'Always a creative practitioner of spiritual formation, Wilhoit now gives us a nuanced reasoning for why and how it works and a practical approach to accomplish it in the church.'--Jan Johnson, president, Dallas Willard Ministries'Wilhoit beckons the church to focus its attention on the grace-filled mission of forming disciples or apprentices of Jesus and letting other things flow out of this fundamental orientation. This insight is wise and prudent, and it directly addresses the spiritual consumerism that has infected so many churches. I see Dallas Willard nodding his head in agreement! Wilhoit's book will profit pastors as they seek to follow Jesus's great commission and every precious person who longs to be more deeply formed into the image of Jesus.'--Chris Hall, president, Renovaré'Spiritual formation is the task of the church. Wilhoit clearly explains and develops this foundational principle in this book. I have used the first edition in different settings, and I'm thrilled for the excellent improvement in this second edition. I will definitely use this book in my teaching ministry and recommend it to others!'--Octavio Esqueda, Talbot School of Theology'Wilhoit reminds us afresh that God's strategic purpose for the church rides on a robust Christian Spiritual Formation (CSF) process predicated on Scripture. This process is hardly a solo endeavor but rather one anchored in the richness of community within an active and God-glorifying church context. Loaded with practical applications, this second edition highlights how the church is to take its rightful place as the incubator of CSF.'--Diane J. Chandler, author of Christian Spiritual Formation: An Integrated Approach to Personal and Relational Wholeness'Wilhoit's passion for individuals to live a life of authenticity is evident in this book. Because of his faithfulness to a spirit of excellence, he has written a resourceful book, and consequently, the world will be a much better place for all!'--Barbara L. Peacock, founder, Barbara L. Peacock Ministries; author of Soul Care in African American Practice.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Christianity Today Book Award Winner (Popular Theology)Georgia Author of the Year Finalist (Inspirational)God Didn't Create Us to Do It AllGod doesn't need you to meet all the needs, know all the answers, or to be superhuman. Yet as Christians, we often confuse our creaturely limits with sin. In You're Only Human, popular speaker and award-winning author Kelly Kapic shows that God just desires you to be a faithful human creature whose finitude fosters freedom, joy, growth, and community.'Written with beauty and clarity, You're Only Human is a library of wisdom and virtue. This book isn't just about the limits of being human--it's a celebration of being human.'--Karen Swallow Prior, author of On Reading Well: Finding the Good Life through Great Books'I love this book. With enthusiasm, I will recommend it to all the pastors and ministry leaders I mentor.'--Paul David Tripp, author of New Morning Mercies and Lead: 12 Gospel Principles for Leadership in the Church'Reading this book is like taking that first breath of fresh air after being underwater for too long. Kapic makes a paradigm-shifting case regarding God's gift of finitude that reveals the best of what our Creator God designed us to be.'--Julius J. Kim, former president, The Gospel Coalition'To receive our human limitations as a gift rather than a liability is indeed a great blessing! Kapic shows us why and how in this uplifting work.'--Ruth Haley Barton, founder, Transforming Center; author of Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation'I'm already breathing a bit easier after reading this exceptionally honest and hopeful book.'--Chuck DeGroat, Western Theological Seminary and Newbigin House of Studies'This book is a hopeful gift.'--John Swinton, University of Aberdeen'Kapic weds rock-solid theology to wise guidance for Christian living. This is a book we desperately need in our frenetic age.'--Beth Felker Jones, Northern Seminary; author of Practicing Christian Doctrine'Kapic graces us with a mature, winsome, theologically steady, and pastorally gentle invitation to receive with gratitude and rejoice once again in the triune God's good gift of finite creatureliness.'--Leopoldo A. Sánchez M., Center for Hispanic Studies, Concordia Seminary'Kapic has written a daring book, teaching us to embrace our God-given limitations in a culture that screams for more of everything. It's a rigorous yet personal exploration of a startling, liberating truth.'--Mindy Belz, international journalist and author of They Say We Are Infidels'A page-turner! Just have a pen handy--there's a lot to underline in You're Only Human.'--Michael Horton, Westminster Seminary California; author of Ordinary: Sustainable Faith in a Radical, Restless World'As this book helped me to see the manifold ways in which we live in denial about the goodness of limits, I made fresh commitments to seek new, healthier habits. I cannot value and recommend a book more highly than that.'--Daniel J. Treier, Wheaton College; author of Introducing Evangelical Theology'Kapic asks hard and searching questions in order to reveal the beauty of God's created order and Christ's peace that passes all understanding.'--Bishop Julian M. Dobbs, Anglican Diocese of the Living Word'No hastily prepared, cheap-fix antidote, You're Only Human is the product of years of reflection and concern, the work of a mature Christian theologian and a fine teacher. It is a love gift to the church.'--Sinclair Ferguson, Reformed Theological Seminary'A timely and prophetic word to our culture today. I pray it will sink deep within the church.'--Jedd Medefind, president of the Christian Alliance for Orphans.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Few scholars possess Richard Muller's knowledge of early modern theology or his ability to analyze with precision Reformed teaching on the central question of divine and human causality. The breadth and depth of Muller's command of Reformed thought displayed in this book are unrivaled, ensuring that Divine Will and Human Choice will quickly establish itself as a must-read for all students of Protestant theology.'--Bruce Gordon, Yale Divinity School'There is not a more contested area in the study of Reformed orthodoxy than issues of divine foreknowledge, human free will, and the nature of contingency. The matter is highly complicated and involves multiple questions of interpretation and reception, including how Aristotle was appropriated by medieval schoolmen, such as Aquinas and Scotus, and how the medievals were then used by the Reformed. Those new to the field can easily become overwhelmed by the sheer volume of primary literature and the confusing subtlety of the arguments. In this context, Divine Will and Human Choice is a welcome addition to the literature because it offers both the neophyte and the scholar a superb account of the various questions involved and provides judicious critiques of the contemporary debate.'--Carl R. Trueman, Westminster Theological Seminary'Once again Richard Muller has provided us with an extremely careful and insightful analysis on the development of Reformed theology. He has approached the topics of freedom and necessity in Reformed thought from his extremely knowledgeable background of ancient philosophy and medieval theology. In so doing he has provided a trajectory that demonstrates that Reformed thought cannot be understood in isolation from the Western tradition as a whole. This is a superb study, and there is much to learn from this volume.'--Susan Schreiner, University of Chicago Divinity School'Muller's masterful treatment of God's will and human free choice is exemplary. It clearly and accurately presents the positions held by medieval and early modern Reformed theologians rather than spinning them in favor of a preferred position or conclusion. Muller has command of both the historical and contemporary philosophical categories and positions involved in theological debates, and he fruitfully relates historic positions to current philosophical and theological debates without anachronistically treating our theological ancestors as our philosophical contemporaries.'--John Cooper, Calvin Theological Seminary'Muller continues to surprise readers with fascinating news from historical sources, and this rich volume is the latest fruit of his ongoing research. His careful analysis in Divine Will and Human Choice shows that this theme remains highly relevant for church and society today. Here Muller reevaluates positions, challenges readers, and serves theology with another fine work.'--Herman Selderhuis, Theological University Apeldoorn; director of Refo500.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A user-friendly introduction to the Old Testament prophetic books'This survey textbook is grounded in the view that the prophetic books of the Old Testament should be read as Christian Scripture. Although it covers critical issues such as authorship, background, and history, its primary focus is on the message and theology of the prophetic books and the contribution they make to the Christian canon. The prophetic books covered are Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi.'In a very readable style, this volume provides a helpful introduction to prophecy in ancient Israel and to the prophetic books of the Old Testament. Tully consistently mines relevant theological lessons for Christians and connects the prophetic message to the trajectory of redemption into the New Testament. Well organized, with maps, informative sidebars, and thoughtful questions, Reading the Prophets as Christian Scripture will be a useful textbook and reference book.'--M. Daniel Carroll R., Wheaton College and Graduate School'Reading the Prophets as Christian Scripture offers evangelical students a user-friendly introduction to the Old Testament prophetic books. It surveys the rich theological and historical contexts of the various books, before exploring the phenomena of prophecy and introducing each prophetic book. Great charts, time lines, maps, and pictures add to the book's value. Also appealing is Tully's modeling of how to read individual prophetic books as Christian Scripture.'--Marion Taylor, Wycliffe College, University of Toronto'If the Prophets are to be read, understood, and proclaimed as Scripture for the people of God, then Tully has done the church a great service by writing this book. Tully takes a conservative approach to matters of authorship and date and writes to evangelical audiences, all the while interacting with critical scholarship and explaining his interpretive decisions. The book is accessible and full of useful information, and it possesses a pastoral focus to help students of Scripture comprehend and apply what are often considered puzzling texts of the Bible.'--Bo H. Lim, Seattle Pacific University'At its most basic, this book is a highly readable introduction to the Old Testament Prophets. As such, it covers the standard topics of introductions, including questions of authorship, date, historical and theological contexts, structure, and canon. But to read the Prophets as Scripture is not to impose some esoteric interpretative key but (as Tully makes luminously clear) to read the texts as they are, as they claim to be. The deceptive simplicity of the prose makes this book suitable for first-year seminary students, while the patient unpacking of structural and theological themes proves wonderfully stimulating for more advanced readers.'--D. A. Carson, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (emeritus).

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A comprehensive, well-informed, and up-to-date introduction'This book introduces a much-neglected and misunderstood assortment of Jewish writings from around the time of the New Testament. In surveying many of the most important works, Daniel Gurtner demonstrates that the pseudepigrapha are best appreciated in their own varied contexts rather than as mere 'background' to early Christianity or emerging rabbinic Judaism.'Since the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls it has become clear that pseudepigrapha are critical for understanding ancient Judaism and Christianity. Daniel Gurtner provides a much-needed new introduction to these writings, deftly synthesizing cutting-edge specialist research into an engaging and accessible book brimming with insights that will challenge and delight. The result is a perfect resource for teaching as well as an ideal entry point for readers interested in learning more about these fascinating but neglected writings.'--Annette Yoshiko Reed, professor of religious studies, New York University'This is a comprehensive, well-informed, and up-to-date introduction to a large body of literature deriving from early Judaism. Scholars are becoming more cautious about which of the so-called Old Testament Pseudepigrapha we can be confident derive from that milieu. Gurtner rightly gives most attention to those that are generally agreed to be Jewish works from the Second Temple period, but he also discusses others that have often been treated as such so that readers may be aware of the issues of date and provenance that are still uncertain. This is a very helpful reference work, both for those who are new to this field and for those who have already engaged with this fascinating body of literature.'--Richard Bauckham, emeritus professor of New Testament studies, University of St. Andrews'The collection known as the Old Testament Pseudepigrapha is an indispensable resource for appreciating developments within Second Temple Judaism and early Christianity--but where is one to begin, and what is one to look for in these texts Gurtner's distinguished history of research in this corpus makes him a reliable guide for the uninitiated explorer. He focuses here on a judicious selection of the most influential and illuminating writings within this collection and orients the reader to what each contributes to our knowledge of the varieties of thought among, the multiform challenges addressed by, and the contributions of these writers, while also giving briefer orientations to other works throughout the larger collection. This is now perhaps the premier point of entry into these writings, which might otherwise seem inaccessible.'--David A. deSilva, Trustees' Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Greek, Ashland Theological Seminary.