baker publishing group okt 2009 (9 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What do you do when your hopes and dreams seem to die This book argues that for Christians, this doesn't need to be a time of discouragement. It focuses on the Shunammite woman in 2 Kings, who was given, and then lost, and then received back again her young son. It encourages readers to make room for Jesus' resurrection power.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Their future is as wide open as the Montana skyJuliana Brady is alone in an 1890s Montana mining town, with few prospects for making a living. But she is determined not to be dependent on the charity of others.Josh McBride is trying to scrape up a living from his sheep herd while he builds his ranch. But when he discovers some rare stones on his property, he's tempted by the prospect of fast money.When their paths cross, Juliana and Josh must make a choice--the world's riches and promises, or the eternal value of love. 'Maggie Brendan is adept at weaving a sweet love story, and The Jewel of His Heart showcases her penchant for capturing the Old West in authentic dialogue, in vivid descriptions, and in the struggle of two hearts destined to become one. Within these pages indeed lies a jewel.'--Tamera Alexander, bestselling author of From a Distance, Beyond This Moment, and The Inheritance'With its tender love story and vivid imagery of a time gone by, Maggie Brendan's gentle style of prairie romance is reminiscent of Janette Oke, capturing the heart of both the Old West and the reader with romance that will make you sigh.'--Julie Lessman, author of the Daughters of Boston seriesMaggie Brendan is the CBA bestselling author of the Heart of the West series and The Blue Willow Brides series, as well as The Trouble with Patience and A Sweet Misfortune. Her books have received the Book Buyers Best Award from the Orange County Chapter of Romance Writers of America and the Laurel Wreath Award. A member of the American Christian Fiction Writers Association, Romance Writers of America, Georgia Romance Writers, and Author's Guild, Maggie lives in Georgia.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The ultimate how-to book for reaching more people for Jesus ChristIgnite sets forth a step-by-step, biblically grounded, proven plan for creating immediate church growth by utilizing a 'Big Day' to mobilize the church for evangelism. This user-friendly guide will show you how to reach the unchurched in your community and break through the debilitating growth barriers that are holding your church back.You can reach--and keep--modern-minded, unchurched people to create and sustain growth momentum. Ignite shows you how it's done.'Searcy brings the unique frontline perspective of a pastor who is in the trenches week after week, figuring out how to effectively reach people with the gospel. Ignite is a very practical manual for any church trying to break through the next barrier to transforming their city for Christ.'--Geoff Surratt, pastor of ministries, Seacoast Church'Ignite will help you see things in a clearer, simpler way. It will help you see what's important and what's not in our mission to serve others by giving them hope in Jesus.'--Dino Rizzo, founding pastor, Healing Place Church; author, Servolution'There's a big difference between working hard and working smart. In this dynamic new book, Searcy helps readers be good stewards of their valuable time. I was underlining on every page.'--Charles Arn, president, Church Growth, Inc.Nelson Searcy served as the director of The Purpose Driven Community at Saddleback Church before starting The Journey Church of the City in New York City in 2002. He and his 1,200-member church appear routinely on lists such as 'The 50 Most Influential Churches' and 'The 25 Most Innovative Leaders.' Jennifer Dykes Henson is a writer, wife, and mom to two young girls. She has coauthored several bestselling books, including The Generosity Ladder and Tongue Pierced. Previously, Jennifer worked with Dr. Charles Stanley as the marketing communications manager for In Touch Ministries. She lives with her family in Atlanta, Georgia.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Winner of the 2006 Christy Award for Contemporary FictionDusk. An Amish farm in Ohio. Will's father doesn't recognize him at first--it's been eight years--so he holds a match up to Will's face to see him better. 'I thought you were dead,' Levi Mullet says, then blows out the match and walks away. This is not how it's supposed to be. Where's the fatted calf The party For years, Will has worked to overcome the ban of his father and the Old Order Amish community. Only now, when the life of his own son hangs in the balance, does he begin to see the truth--that love is the proof of God, and forgiveness the proof of love.Levi's Will is the mesmerizing story of an Amishman seeking to build a bridge across three generations.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Police Chief Brill Jessup is back! Discover high-tension suspense that will tug at your heart.'--Lorena McCourtney, author of The Ivy Malone MysteriesA family crisis . . .A murderer on the loose . . . And heart-pounding suspense.When Vanessa Jessup returns home from her sophomore year of college, her mother, Police Chief Brill Jessup, is stunned to see that she's pregnant--by one of her professors. While Brill is glad her daughter rejected the father's abortion ultimatum, she's also hurt that Vanessa ignored her upbringing and angry that the professor has disappeared without so much as a nickel of child support. But that's not all Brill's got on her plate. One of her detectives has been killed, and the attacker has threatened to come for her next. When a second cop is wounded, public criticism mounts as Brill attempts to stay alive long enough to catch the perp, . And she's trying to find that deadbeat dad, while Vanessa struggles to make decisions about her future.The killer seems to be everywhere and nowhere. How can a police chief--and a mother--do her job with her life on the line In a show of grace under pressure, Brill will manage to have the last word, even if it kills her.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Harriet Sherwood has always adored her grandmother. But when Harriet decides to follow in her footsteps to fight for social justice, she certainly never expected her efforts to land her in jail. Nor did she expect her childhood enemy and notorious school bully, Tommy O'Reilly, to be the arresting officer. Languishing in a jail cell, Harriet has plenty of time to sift through the memories of the three generations of women who have preceded her. As each story emerges, the strength of her family - and their deep faith in the God of justice and righteousness - brings Harriet to the discovery of her own goals and motives for pursuing them.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Consider this your box of matches.If you don't feed a fire, it will slowly die away, leaving nothing but ash and the vague memory of burning. Your faith is like a fire. If you don't spend regular time in God's Word and in prayer, your faith can feel like it's fizzling. It's hard to keep up a habit of personal quiet time--it gets boring, your mind wanders, or you feel like you're simply going through the motions.Ignite Your Faith can help you keep your faith burning with 365 reflections and activities that turn your daily devotions into an adventure. Ignite Your Faith covers topics like -friendship-family relationships-school-church-God's will-and moreFeed the fire of your faith with 365 days of fuel. Your walk with Christ may never be the same.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'For some time now many of us have been talking about the need for the church to go missional, to define itself in terms of Christ's mission in the world. Now, Clay Schmit tells us how to let our mission form our worship and how our worship can empower our mission. This manual unites the two so long disjoined--worship and mission. A wonderful book that will be gratefully received by the church.'--Will Willimon, North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church'For too long many of us have been content with utilitarian models of worship that attract worshipers but ultimately undermine the profound redemptive transformation that the gospel of Jesus Christ offers. This book points in another direction, inviting us to imagine how our public worship services express and participate in the fullness of God's redemptive mission in the world. May many congregational leaders pause to ponder the insights that Schmit develops here.'--John D. Witvliet, Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, Calvin College and Calvin Theological Seminary'Schmit is a beacon to churches navigating the seas of change. With a scholar's eye, a musician's ear, and a pastor's heart, he points to the church of the future, where worship is mission and deep unity is found in the midst of broad diversity.'--Kimberly Bracken Long, Columbia Theological Seminary; editor, Call to Worship'Embracing an ecumenical worship form is a particularly thorny issue in contemporary liturgical debates. Nevertheless, Schmit offers clarity on the central questions. The author's reach is wide; his understanding of liturgical principles, deep. This book will help ministers, laity, and students in every denomination to see beyond the tired rhetoric of the 'worship wars, ' which the author believes to be on the wane. This is an important and much-needed book for anyone concerned about worship practices today.'--Melinda A. Quivik, Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia'An important work for those who desire thoughtful reflection on the theology and context of worship. Schmit's engaging style combines the mind of a scholar with the practical concerns of a minister. He goes beyond traditions to help the reader understand the role of worship in the mission of God. This book is a unique resource for anyone interested in helping churches to become missional.'--Doug McConnell, Fuller Theological Seminary.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'By reframing just war as a discipline of Christian discipleship, Bell has breathed new life into the discussion surrounding this important topic. He has done so, moreover, in a manner that makes this book accessible to those well versed in the debates as well as those who are confronting these issues for the first time. We are in his debt.'--Stanley Hauerwas, Duke Divinity School'Bell has written a book that I wish I had during my deployments. Just War as Christian Discipleship addresses the just war tradition in a way that not only adds to our knowledge of the historical roots of the tradition but also contributes to the Christian soldier's desire to embody the principles as lifestyle. . . . If the Christian community will take seriously Bell's call for a discipleship that embraces the just war tradition, we can all feel more confident that our nation will strive to maintain the moral high ground in its military endeavors and beyond.'--Chaplain Lt. Col. Scott A. Sterling (from the foreword)'This groundbreaking book synthesizes the writing style and substance of just war ethicists Paul Ramsey and Oliver O'Donovan with that of pacifist ethicists John Howard Yoder and Stanley Hauerwas, resulting in a constructive account of just war that is embedded and embodied in the life and practices of the Christian church. It should be required reading for anyone interested in ethics and just war, especially for Christians in the pulpits and in the pews, in the classrooms and in the barracks. It will become a standard resource for helping Christians who espouse the just war tradition to adhere to it in a way that, as John Howard Yoder would put it, is honest and has teeth.'--Tobias Winright, Saint Louis University'Important, accessible, and astonishing. Bell asks hard questions about the use of the just war tradition and instead of leaving that burden of conscience on soldiers, chaplains, or political leaders, he puts it where it belongs--on the whole Christian community. The book is a rich introduction to the just war tradition, a thought-provoking look at current military realities, and a clarion call for all Christians to grow in faithfulness to the One who told them to love their enemies.'--Kelly S. Johnson, University of Dayton.