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A complete course on personal spiritual formation in four slim, individually themed volumes Practical and realistic, the four volumes of Experiencing Godâ (TM)s Story lead believers through the process of growing spiritually. Bringing his skills and expertise to bear, Scott Duvall guides readers as they look at what they believe, how they behave, and who they are becomingâ "three essential considerations in spiritual growth. Each brief, four-t...

A New Testament commentary steeped in the Old Testament Through Old Testament Eyes is a new kind of commentary series that illuminates the Old Testament backgrounds, allusions, patterns, and references that saturate the New Testament. These links were second nature to the New Testament authors and their audiences, but today's readers often cannot see them. Bible teachers, preachers, and students committed to understanding Scripture will gain i...

This volume is a verse-by-verse and section-by-section exposition of the pivotal epistle from the apostle Paul to the church at Ephesus. Chafer focuses on how this letter is a revelation of God's plan in and for the church. He further points out its close relationship to other Pauline letters. In a concept developed nowhere else in the New Testament, Paul, in Ephesians, speaks of "the heavenly places" as the realm of redemption. Chafer reveals...

When her husband dies, Charlotte can't face the things she's done, things that could tear her family apart. So she drops a goodbye letter in the cookie jar and flees south to escape everything-her life, her three daughters, the mistakes she's made, and the secrets that have been eating her alive. She's desperate to find the peace she's looking for somewhere out there. Now Gracey and her sisters are alone on Chicago's South Side with nothing bu...

Discover the beauty of theological institutions and churches working with and for one another, Theological Education demonstrates how churches and seminaries can cooperate through a competency-based learning approach to ministry preparation--that is, competency-based theological education (CBTE). CBTE focuses on the mutual mission of the church and theological education: developing followers of Christ who flourish in their vocations. This firs...

Fair Meadows Retirement Community might as well be a country club for most of the retirees enjoying the pool, golf course, and book clubs. But for the caregivers whose family members reside upstairs in the special Memory Care Unit, vacation is over. Comforting these caregivers is exactly why the Woolgatherers group has formed. They make prayer shawls to support those affected by the heartbreaking reality of not being recognized by a loved one-...

The Coulter family, joined by Strike-it-rich Sam, arrives in San Francisco with newfound gold, and as Jem anxiously waits for Nathan's recovery, he explores the San Francisco waterfront which leads to an unexpected adventure when he is kidnapped and taken aboard a merchant ship as a new cabin boy.

Chilham in the County of Kent to London, Spring 1813 After breaking off two arranged engagements, country baker turned heiress Muriel Beau takes matters into her own hands and asks the visiting baron she loves to marry her in a very public proposal and is met with an emphatic rejection. With no other course but to flee Kent society, Muriel knows the only way out of this debacle is to out stride it by securing what every society matron dreams o...

When Janae Simmons left Kedgewick, VA, ten years ago, she knew she'd never return, but now she has. Nothing has changed, but she's not the same. Determined to carve out a place, she goes to work for local law firm, but nothing goes as planned. Carter Montgomery took the only job he could get as a museum director at the Elliott Museum, knowing he could restart his career while giving his nephew a safe place to grieve. Then an elderly woman clai...

You are allowed to experiencing deep joy in following Jesus. God has given humans freedom and permission to play-to fully enjoy life's moments as he intended, with no ulterior motive. The Christian life without play becomes malformed, and believers can miss aspects of the abundant life Jesus came to give. In A Theology of Play, Kevin M. Gushiken builds a case for getting serious about play as a vital element of being a Christian. Play, he writ...

A caregiver tucks a child into bed with loving sentiments and prompts sweet and positive dreams.

Too many people allow their negative attitudes to swindle them out of experiences and opportunities that life has to offer. Staying Positive in a Negative World is for people who are tired of melancholy and despair. Combining biblically based principles with personal stories and historical examples, Roger Campbell has created an encouraging guide for spiritual growth and a helpful resource for counseling. With compassion and insight, Campbell ...

Rely on the unstoppable power of the gospel, not your own words Most Christians have people in their lives who they're sure will never come to faith. Whether they're too committed to their sinful ways, too angry at God, or too quick to shut down any mention of the saving grace of Jesus, these long shots don't seem worth approaching. But some of the most unlikely converts have the strongest faith stories, and they can be a source of incredible ...

My adopted people have a story, a legend, that speaks of a time so dark, the sun will turn his back on the mountains and swallow the moon. It is then that the Sharaw--the Tiger-Man--will come prowling, exacting revenge on the darkness. But there is no great darkness in me or my world. It isn't always comfortable, but it has always been predictable . . . until the soldiers came. In the months following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Imperial Japa...

Kenneth Osbeck's hymn stories in Amazing Grace, 101 Hymn Stories, and 101 More Hymn Stories have fostered appreciation and moved Christians toward a new depth of worship and devotion. Let Us Break Bread calls readers to reflect on some of those rich hymns and focus on the church community they foster. The hymns' full text and musical score, accompanied by opening reflections and "Make it Yours" sections of Scripture, history, and application q...

The books of 1 and 2 Chronicles do more than provide an account of historical events involving God's people, they also point to the future using a picture of the past. In this commentary, authors Joshua E. Williams and Calvin F. Pearson explore the interrelated themes of divine covenant, the ritual worship of God's people, the kingdom as God envisions it, and the God-formed community found in this far-ranging and didactic narrative. God's holi...

Kids six and up will enjoy this search-and-find challenge! This fun seek-and-find book includes twelve Bible scenes from the Old and New Testaments and introduces children to some of the most well-known Bible stories and characters. In a fun twist, children will not only be looking for important objects in the scenes, but also for misplaced people! Each story is told by a famous Bible character from another story that somehow ended up in the w...

New King James Version In A Woman After God's Own Heart(R) Bible, Elizabeth has integrated her life-changing devotions into a Bible packed with extra features designed to lead you to discover afresh the transformative power of God's Word. You will be informed, instructed, and encouraged through the daily devotionals and the comprehensive study features that include: - More than 250 highlighted verses that have most impacted Elizabeth's spiritu...

When Nathan breaks multiple bones in his legs, Jem and Sam embark on a preilous journey to recover lost gold at the bottom of a mountain valley to raise the funds needed for a skilled surgeon to save Nathan's legs and enable him to walk again.

Kenneth Osbeck's hymn stories in Amazing Grace: 366 Inspiring Hymn Stories for Daily Devotions foster appreciation and move Christians toward a new depth of worship and devotion. Count Your Blessings calls readers to reflect on the gratitude encouraged by some of those rich hymns and to "Make it Yours" with Scripture, history, and application questions. Each entry comes with the hymn's full text and musical score"--