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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - You don't have to be fearless to be braveFear is no longer a quiet undercurrent in women's lives--it's a crisis. Nearly one in three women in the United States will experience an anxiety disorder in her lifetime, with numbers rising fastest among younger women. Culturally, the message makes it worse: if you're not scared, you're not paying attention. But many of us have absorbed an equally crushing message from the church: that fear itself is a failure of faith. Scripture tells a different story. God doesn't call us to follow Him fear-free. He calls us to be strong and courageous because He knows we're scared--not in spite of it.This Bible study guide is the companion to Jess Connolly's You Can't Be Brave Until You're Scared--designed to help you go further into the book's teaching through deeper Scripture engagement, honest personal reflection, and honest conversation with others. Whether you're working through it on your own or leading a group, this guide will help you: ? Trace your fears to their source--going beneath the symptoms of anxiety into what's actually driving your fear? Engage deeply with Scripture--studying the biblical passages at the heart of each chapter and letting God's Word speak directly into your experience of fear? Discover why the biblical fear of the Lord is not a threat but a rescue--and how holy awe displaces the lesser fears that have been running your life? Move from knowing to living--with reflection questions and application exercises that turn theological truth into practiced courageAn ideal resource for women's small groups, Bible study groups, and church women's ministry programming--and equally powerful for the individual reader who wants to go deeper than the book alone.It's time to stop obeying fear and start living as the brave woman God already sees.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - What the Bible's Worst Rulers Can Teach You About Leading WellTyrants show up everywhere. In the workplace. In the pulpit. At home. And if we're honest, in our own hearts. In a culture that rewards charisma and results over character, how can Christians lead with honesty, humility, and virtue How (Not) to Be a Tyrant turns to ten of the Bible's most infamous rulers for guidance--showing us what not to do. From Pharaoh's greed to Pilate's cowardice, each chapter contrasts a scriptural example of destructive power with Jesus's radically different way of leading with integrity, mercy, and sacrificial love. This book will help you? identify and eliminate unhealthy habits, ? apply Scripture to your everyday life, and? develop Jesus's leadership qualities.Short and practical, this book is essential reading for anyone who wants to exert positive influence at work, at home, and in the world.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In a culture designed to keep us polarized and angry, we find ourselves drowning in an ocean of manufactured, algorithm-driven outrage. Exhausted from navigating relationships, the workplace, and even church in a hostile world, our hearts feel broken and bitter despite our desperate prayers. Providing a powerful, practical antidote to the epidemic of offense, Pastor Mike Signorelli shares his own vulnerable stories--alongside solid biblical teaching and hands-on application--to help you develop genuine spiritual resilience, including how to- deal with difficult people- expect offense- set realistic expectations of imperfect people- heal the wounds that make you vulnerable- move from victim to victor mentality- break free from cycles of outrage and resentment- discover the place of God's sweet restoration- engage fully in relationships while remaining spiritually protectedAs Jesus demonstrated throughout his life, we don't need thicker skin; we need stronger hearts--hearts infused with God's freedom and love that renders the poison of offense powerless.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Do you long for an orderly, resilient, and harmonious home One where it doesn't feel like you're just trying to keep a step ahead of the next crisis One where everyone feels loved, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential In The Family Framework, Blake and Chandler Allsmith show how the same tools used to build businesses can transform how a family works. Drawing on both their entrepreneurial expertise and their experience homeschooling their seven children, they equip you with clearly defined systems, habits, and organizational guidance to - define your family values and create a family mission - establish clear roles and responsibilities in the family- turn conflict into growth opportunities- set and reach your short-term and long-term goals- connect with each other daily- simplify schedules and routines to reduce stress and maximize time together- create meaningful family traditions and celebrations- and much moreIf you want to move your family from overwhelmed and reactive to clear-minded and proactive, all while strengthening the most important relationships in your life, The Family Framework offers the straightforward, tested advice you need to help you create a home life that is productive and joyful. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Nothing changes your life--and mind, body, and emotions--like new motherhood. But there comes a point when fatigue, brain fog, mood changes, hair loss, weight gain, and other notorious postpartum symptoms no longer fall under the category of 'normal' and instead signal a deeper health issue. Many common postpartum symptoms are exactly the same as those of chronic health conditions that can be triggered by pregnancy and childbirth. But how do you know when it's time to seek help As a mother and functional medicine doctor specializing in women's health and hormones, Dr. Alexandra MacKillop wants to empower you to take control of your health after childbirth. The Postpartum Check-In is designed to help you - decipher your symptoms and identify potential diagnoses- trust your gut and avoid explaining away warning signs- advocate for yourself when speaking to your physician- understand natural, alternative, and holistic treatment options- choose the smartest, safest way forward toward the restoration of your healthDon't suffer in silence. Backed by the most up-to-date research studies available, The Postpartum Check-In is your trustworthy guide to reclaiming your mind, body, and emotions after having a baby.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - She's spent a lifetime keeping her heart under lock and key. Now others are reaching out. But is she ready to receive them At forty-two, fiercely independent Jess Becker is starting over in Kansas City with minimal furniture, two houseplants, and a newfound faith. After a lifetime of poor choices, she's determined to finally get it right.When she befriends her fourteen-year-old neighbor and agrees to drive her to church, she's swept into a caring community where she meets Reva, a wise mentor figure, and Austie, a troubled young woman. Jess reluctantly opens her home to pizza nights with her new friends, unwittingly opening her heart to a sisterhood of faith.Just as these relationships begin reshaping her carefully controlled life, Jess receives news that changes everything. Now she must decide whether to accept the very help she's been trying to give others or risk losing everything she's worked so hard to build. 'A powerful message of grace and hospitality to new and mature Christians alike, Brunsvold brings Bible application to life through fiction.'--Library JournalSara Brunsvold presents an authentic story about the transformative power of community, exploring themes of vulnerability, redemption, and the courage it takes to let others in. Perfect for readers of Christian women's fiction and inspirational stories about female friendship, faith, and belonging.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'Hunt's fans will be eager to sink their teeth into this evocative historical and its inspiring message of faith in times of trial.'--Publishers Weekly on The Sisters of Corinth When Rebekah is offered a marriage to Isaac--heir to wealthy and well-respected Abraham--she leaves behind the only world she has known and ventures into the sunbaked lands of Canaan. In her new household, Rebekah learns of the mysterious Adonai, whose favor has showered Abraham's family with abundance. To ensure her future children have a different childhood from hers, she makes a promise to God: If blessed with children, she will love all of them equally.Twenty years later, her prayer is answered with twins who could not be more different. Gentle and thoughtful Jacob captures her heart, while wild Esau seems determined to defy her at every turn. As her sons grow into men, Rebekah finds herself torn between her promise and undeniable truths. Can she keep her love impartial even as she places her faith in God's covenant New York Times bestselling author Angela Hunt brings the world of the Old Testament matriarchs to life in this biblical fiction story of motherhood, love, and God's everlasting faithfulness. A perfect read for fans of Francine Rivers, Mesu Andrews, Heather Kaufman, Tessa Afshar, Connilyn Cossette, and Jill Eileen Smith.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - You don't have to be fearless to be braveFear is no longer a quiet undercurrent in women's lives--it's a crisis. Nearly one in three women in the United States will experience an anxiety disorder in her lifetime, with numbers rising fastest among younger women. Culturally, the message makes it worse: if you're not scared, you're not paying attention. But many of us have absorbed an equally crushing message from the church: that fear itself is a failure of faith. Both are lies. And Scripture tells a different story.God doesn't call us to follow Him fear-free. He calls us to be strong and courageous because He knows we're scared--not in spite of it.In You Can't Be Brave Until You're Scared, Jess Connolly invites you into an honest reckoning with fear and a better understanding of how it works in your mind, body, and soul. Whether you're afraid of God's expectations, the world's uncertainties, other people's opinions, or your own weaknesses, this book will help you: ? Trace your fear to its source--understanding how anxiety affects your mind, body, and soul so you can stop fighting symptoms and start addressing what's underneath? Discover why the biblical fear of the Lord is not a threat but a rescue--a holy awe that reorients the anxious heart toward the One who is actually in charge? Transform fear into steady, grounded reverence--the kind that doesn't eliminate your feelings but changes what they lead you toward? Stop obeying fear and start living as the brave woman God already sees--not by becoming fearless, but by learning what to do with the fear you haveAt the heart of this book is a truth that most Christians have never been taught: when you learn to fear the Lord rightly, every other fear begins to lose its grip.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - When her carefully ordered life is shaken, the path forward requires finding the courage to trust again.Helen Stenerson has planted her roots in the community of Green Creek, Iowa, and poured her heart into teaching. She's determined to avoid romantic entanglement--her teaching contract forbids it, and a broken engagement has taught her the dangers of opening her heart. But thoughtful seminary student Ødger Gunderson begins to weaken her resolve with his genuine interest.When an urgent letter from Ohio is delivered to Helen, the quiet life she's built is shattered. The letter brings news of her aunt's failing health, and when Helen rushes back to be with her, her aunt reveals secrets about Helen's past that upset everything Helen thought she knew. Returning to Green Creek with more questions than answers, can Helen embrace love and the path God has for her This heartwarming Christian historical romance from Lauraine Snelling and Kiersti Giron transports readers to small-town Iowa, exploring themes of healing, second chances, faith, family, love, community, and new beginnings. A perfect read for fans of frontier romance, Janette Oke, and Tracie Peterson.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Sometimes the place you least expect to belong is exactly where you were always meant to land. Self-sufficient Penelope Reid has her life completely mapped out--a necessity after surviving foster care. Now she's on a mission to prove that she's capable of managing a halfway house at Twelve Bluebells Ranch. The last thing she needs is hindrance from the charming Luke Granger, who asked her to dance three years ago, then disappeared before the music began. Luke lives a nomadic lifestyle as a security specialist and has never found a reason to put down roots. So when the ranch neighboring Twelve Bluebells is vandalized, securing the area is just another gig for him before he hits the road--until he's reunited with the bossy brunette and her generous heart.As Luke and Penelope work alongside each other to care for the ranch's halfway house residents, Penelope makes a mistake she might not recover from. Her careful walls begin to crack, and Luke's restless heart finds reasons to stay. But when tragedy strikes, they must decide if it's worth the risk to lower their guards for a love that could give them the home they've always longed for. A poignant, emotional, no-spice contemporary romance about all the heartbreaking ways we can fall and what it takes to put us back together again. This clean and wholesome opposites-attract love story with a protective MMC will delight fans of Abby Jimenez, Katherine Center, Annabel Monaghan, and Corinne Michaels.Content consideration: For specific content warnings that may include spoilers, visit this book's page on the author's website.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A masterfully woven post-World War II story of resilience and equestrian passion, crafted with emotionally rich romance.In the wake of WWII, former Army nurse Eva Bryant is determined to save her grandfather's Oregon farm and prove herself in the Arabian horse show world. When decorated veteran Warren Hayes arrives with Phantom--the spirited colt Eva helped deliver in war-torn Germany--she seizes her chance to train the unmanageable horse.As Eva works to tame Phantom and salvage her failing farm, Warren wrestles with his own future: a promised Senate campaign to fight for veterans. But everything unravels under sabotage from a predatory neighbor, crushing debts, and the undeniable pull between the two of them. As victories carry Phantom toward a national championship, Eva and Warren must fight to protect everything they've built--even as Eva guards a devastating secret that could destroy the growing love between them.'Miller combines her lifelong experience with horses, her love for World War II history, and a gift for storytelling into a rich novel.'--Sarah Sundin on Until Our Time Comes 'Fascinating, little-known history fills every page of this heartfelt and hope-filled novel.'--Amy Lynn Green on Until Our Time Comes A post-World War II historical romance featuring a war nurse heroine, an Arabian horse show, and a slow-burn second-chance love story. Fans of equestrian themes, Elizabeth Musser, Madeline Martin, and Kristy Cambron will love this sweeping novel.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - One wrong move and their cover is blown. So their charade sparking real feelings is the last twist they can afford.Special Agent Kira Miller's new career at the FBI has started--in translations. It's not the opportunity she was hoping for to show off her skills, until she detects a lead in some paperwork. Now assigned an undercover role, she's in her element as she gathers intel on an art smuggling ring. She's daunted not by the mission but by her cover--posing as a married woman to the fake husband she met less than twenty-four hours earlier.Special Agent Bryce Lambert's assignment to go undercover as a newlywed couple with Kira has the two of them moving next door to the prime suspects, and a relationship is the last thing he wants, fake or real. With secret auctions and hidden treasures, there's plenty to keep them busy--if only they can play the part their lives and careers depend upon while keeping their own hearts in check.Romantic suspense novelists Lynette Eason and Kelly Underwood collaborate in this fast-paced, clean thriller delivering fake-dating tension, forced proximity, and FBI intrigue--perfect for fans of Elizabeth Goddard, Irene Hannon, Dani Pettrey, and edge-of-your-seat reads.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - If walls could talk, what nightmare might they expose 1879When Eloise James's sister, Evania, goes missing after being admitted to an asylum, Eloise is determined to find her sibling but instead discovers evidence of dying patients and missing remains. Wannabe journalist Silas Dobbs has his own suspicions that something more nefarious is at work, and that black market sales may originate at the asylum. Together, they are intent on learning whether Evania is alive, or if her body has also been stolen. But unraveling a web of underground resurrectionists proves daunting, and the dead cannot share their secrets.Present DayTilly Thompson is horrified to find historical human remains entombed in a wall of the Gothic mansion her grandfather just purchased, launching her into an investigation of the original owners' questionable past. The James family legacy harbors a darkness tightly woven through decades of secrets, but the past refuses to remain ensnared by silence. Will revealing the truth resurrect dangers best kept buried forever Jaime Jo Wright masterfully weaves a dual-timeline gothic suspense novel that brings together a haunting historical tale and a shadowy modern-day mystery. For fans of atmospheric thrillers, spooky reads, the Victorian era, creepy mansions, and dark family secrets.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A Guided Journey for Getting Unstuck--Because the Person Counting You Out the Most Just Might Be YouIt's all been done before. I can't start until it's perfect.What if people criticize me What if my voice doesn't matter What if it's already too late For anyone stuck in the same tired, broken scripts fear uses on all of us to keep us from showing up and living out our callings, It's All Been Done Before (and Other Lies Fear Told Me) will help you quit playing small, one small shift at a time. With incisive questions for reflection and practical prompts designed to help you shift your thinking, bestselling author Mary Marantz is the trustworthy guide you've been waiting for. In Underestimated, she delivered a knockout punch to playing small, going toe to toe with all the different faces fear uses. She created this journal to help you do the same. It is a systematic takedown of all the perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, impostor syndrome, second-guessing, self-sabotaging, and hiding in plain sight that has kept you sleeping on the dream for far too long. It's time for a wake-up call. If you give Mary just 5 to 10 minutes a day, she'll help you stop making excuses, stop worrying about other people's opinions, and stop believing the lies that keep you stuck year after year.If you're ready to name the fear and move forward anyway, you're ready for the It's All Been Done Before (and Other Lies Fear Told Me).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A city shaken by tragedy. A mystery a grieving teen can't ignore. And truths that will change her forever.Sixteen-year-old Mary Swan Middleton has always taken the advantages of her family's wealth for granted. But nothing can insulate her from a sudden tragedy that touches all of 1962 Atlanta and sends her and her family reeling in grief. When the family maid challenges her to reach out to those without the same benefits of wealth in an attempt to ease her own pain, Mary Swan meets Carl, and everything changes. For although Carl is her opposite in nearly every way, he possesses something even her privileged life could not give her. And when she seeks his help to solve the mystery of three missing paintings, she discovers far more than she ever could have imagined. With themes of healing, compassion, and self-discovery, this updated 25th anniversary edition of Elizabeth Musser's beloved novel features an expanded Author's Note with FAQs and a Book Club Discussion Guide. 'A touching account of an Atlanta high schooler's journey of introspection and discovery after her family is rocked by her mother's death.'--Georgia Backroads on The Swan House, chosen as one of Georgia's Ten Best Novels of the Past 100 Years This moving clean, inspirational novel is a must-read for fans of timeless Southern literature with a hint of intrigue, Christian historical fiction, and coming-of-age stories set in Georgia.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Discover the wild character of God in the quiet of creationGod loves the wilderness and uses it to draw people closer to Him. Adam and Eve, the Israelites, David, and even Jesus spent significant time in the wilderness. The wilderness was designed by God to be a place to escape life's distractions, marvel at His creation, and grow in dependence on Him.Wild God is a 40-day devotional designed to help you encounter God not only through wilderness themes but also through intentional time spent in His creation.Blending biblical truth with real-life outdoor experiences, each devotion helps you: ? Step away from the noise and encounter God the way Jesus so often did: outside, away from it all, in the quiet of creation? See God's provision woven into the natural world through survival principles that map directly onto the character of a God who equips, sustains, and rescues? Build resilience through faith, learning what survival situations teach about trust, surrender, and the God who shows up when your own resources run out? Spend intentional time in creation--each devotion includes an invitation to take what you've read outside, no matter your level of outdoor experienceWhether you're an outdoor thrill seeker, a weekend gardener, or someone who prefers to experience creation through a window, Wild God will meet you there. This is not a book only for adventurers. It's a book for anyone who has ever felt lost and needed to be found.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In this volume, Kyle Strobel, an expert in spiritual formation and an academic theologian, and theologian Kent Eilers, whose Reading Theology Wisely was a finalist for the Christianity Today Book of the Year award, address the key soteriological theme of sanctification. This book provides substantive engagement with the doctrine of sanctification, including sections on the Apostles' Creed, Scripture, the history of the doctrine, dogmatics, and Christian praxis.Sanctification and the Life of Faith follows two books coauthored by Kyle Strobel on the practical outworking of sanctification, and it builds on Eilers and Strobel's coedited volume Sanctified by Grace: A Theology of the Christian Life. In this doctrinal account, Strobel and Eilers show students how to integrate theology into the life of faith and demonstrate how theological thinking is a part of Christian worship. Each chapter begins with an interlude inviting reflection on artwork that illuminates the book's themes of God's presence and hospitality and the dynamics of divine and creaturely holiness. The book also includes sidebars, chapter summaries, art, prayers, and reflections.The Soteriology and Doxology series consists of introductory textbooks that cover key topics in soteriology. Series volumes provide substantive treatments of doctrine while pointing to the setting of theology in doxology. Kent Eilers and Kyle C. Strobel serve as series editors.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A life of peace and joy begins by abiding in JesusWhen we feel overwhelmed, distant from God, or spiritually dry, surface-level encouragement isn't enough. We want a deeper understanding of who Jesus is and how His presence transforms our everyday lives--through real struggles, disappointing relationships, hard decisions, and uncertain seasons. The Abiding Way was written for exactly that moment.With the warm, wise, relatable energy her 2.8 million followers know and love, YouTuber, podcaster, and author Jeanine Amapola Ward invites women into a 40-day devotional journey through the Gospel of John. Walking chapter by chapter through John's account of Jesus's life and ministry, she guides you into what it truly means to abide in Christ--and how remaining close to Him changes everything about how you live.Each daily entry includes: ? a personal story that meets you where you are ? a deep dive into a key Scripture passage from the Gospel of John ? reflection questions to help you connect personally with God's Word and hear how it speaks into your specific situationOver 40 days, The Abiding Way will help you hold tightly to Jesus in seasons of uncertainty and experience the peace, purpose, and intimacy with God that comes from truly staying close to Him--not as a spiritual discipline to check off but as the most natural thing in the world.Abiding in Jesus isn't complicated--but it is transforming. The Abiding Way will show you how to begin, and how to stay.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - We go and visit the people whose world has ended--and set up a tableRegard doesn't save people; the good news does. But regard is our most tender, basic, and visible sign that this news is true.In The Table at the End of the World, chaplain and award-winning author John Andrew Bryant takes us into the ordinary and the heartbreaking--the places where people do their sitting and their eating and their living and their dying. Showing regard is not spectacular. But it is an ordinary thing in a sad place. An ordinary thing at the very heart of what people have lost, all the trouble they're in, and all the lies they've been told.And in that ordinary thing, Christ shows up.This is a book about the regard we give to others--how simple presence and care become the most visible sign of the reality of Christ, the forgiveness of sin, and the homecoming offered only in Him. Offered to people as they are, the world as it is, the situation as it stands, and the moments we find ourselves in.For chaplains, pastors, hospital workers, caregivers, and anyone who has ever sat with a person in their worst moment and wondered what on earth their presence could possibly mean--this book is for you. For everyone else, it is an invitation to see what regard looks like, and why it matters more than we know.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - How Can We Hear God's Voice in a Noisy World Hundreds of voices compete for our attention every day, both online and in our increasingly diverse communities. For Christians, it can be difficult to hear the voice of God amid all the noise. Some inadvertently give ear to these competing voices--while others are entirely led astray.In this timely book, theologian Steven Félix-Jäger equips readers to cultivate the spiritual discipline of discernment for a misinformed and pluralistic age. Readers will? learn to distinguish God's voice from the competing narratives of secularism, misinformation, and political tribalism;? discover spiritual practices for tuning in to the Holy Spirit who dwells within us;? find a hopeful, clear-eyed path through unanswered questions and life's darker seasons; and? gain a framework for joining Christ's work in a noisy world.Félix-Jäger takes on the many challenges the church faces today, such as post-truth secularism, pluralism, political tribalism, and the anxiety of living with unanswered questions to our deepest concerns. By tuning in to the Holy Spirit and practicing spiritual disciplines, we can hear God and join in Christ's work in our messy world.Ideal for study groups and classrooms, each chapter includes discussion questions, key terms, and reflection exercises.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Why Christian morality begins with GodWhere do our ethics come from Are they based on unchanging realities or subject to revision as human culture develops and changes What distinguishes Christian ethics from other moral claims And how can Christians engage these questions with clarity and confidence--without either abandoning their convictions or abandoning the conversation In Giver of All Good, Chase R. Kuhn argues that the answer begins not with ourselves--our feelings, our culture, our moral intuitions--but with God. What we believe about God shapes how we live. Our theology guides our ethics. And when we begin with God as he reveals himself in Scripture, we have a foundation for moral reasoning that doesn't shift with the cultural moment.Kuhn walks readers through a Trinitarian basis for Christian ethics--encountering God as he has actually given himself to us: ? The Father--as the giver of all good, whose character and gifts establish the moral order of creation? The Son--whose gift of himself meets our deepest moral need, not simply forgiving us but reorienting us toward the good? The Spirit--whose life brings true freedom, making the Christian life not a burden of rules but an expression of who we are becomingWritten at a level accessible to any Christian, Giver of All Good equips readers with a coherent, God-centered framework for navigating the moral questions of everyday life--in their relationships, their communities, and a culture where moral claims feel increasingly unstable. When we begin with God rather than ourselves, we can be confident in our daily decision-making and our interactions with other people.Christian ethics don't begin with us. They begin with the God who is the giver of all good--and who has given us everything we need to live well.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Practical Guidance for Understanding and Assessing Your Congregation's Multicultural PostureIn a world where conversations about diversity are often met with both hope and skepticism, it can be difficult to know how to lead a church in cross-cultural practices that faithfully reflect the kingdom of God in its multiethnicity.From leadership structures to music and preaching styles, cross-cultural ministry postures vary widely and don't always reflect local demographics. Kenneth Nehrbass and Eunice Hong identify five key motives that shape how a congregation engages across cultural and ethnic lines: ? Multiculturality--How intentionally does your church represent multiple cultures in its leadership, worship, and everyday community life ? Oneness--Does your congregation lean toward unity above cultural distinctiveness or does it try to hold space for both ? Togetherness--Are members genuinely connected across cultural lines--sharing meals, ministries, and friendships--or mostly coexisting ? Inclusionary Vision--Does your church's stated mission actively aim to reach and include multiple ethnic groups or is diversity assumed rather than pursued ? Ethnic Diversity--How closely does your congregation's makeup mirror the diversity of the neighborhood around it These five motives combine in different ways to produce one of seven distinct cross-cultural postures--some blending multiple cultures into shared worship and others centering on one dominant culture, with several variations in between. To help leaders discern where their own church falls, the authors introduce the Cross-Cultural Posture Assessment Tool, a research-based instrument built from their study of real congregations that helps congregations discern their current approach. Importantly, they argue that no single posture is inherently better than another; the approach should fit the church's calling, context, and constituency.Each chapter includes reflection questions, recommended reading, and practical tools, along with callout boxes, charts, and images. With a foreword by Derwin L. Gray, this book translates research and real-world insight into practical guidance for anyone leading--or hoping to lead--a church toward faithful cross-cultural ministry.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - How Augustine Can Help You Lead Your Congregation Toward Healing and UnityPastoral ministry often exposes pastors to deep brokenness--in church members, in congregations, and even in themselves--leaving many pastors feeling overwhelmed, isolated, and uncertain. How can a pastor guide a congregation toward healing and unity when these ideals feel so far out of reach Seasoned pastor and seminary professor Mark D. Allen turns to Augustine of Hippo, a trusted, time-tested guide for pastoral theology and ministry in an ever-changing world. Drawing on decades of pastoral experience, Allen shows how this fifth-century bishop offers wisdom on? leading a divided congregation toward genuine oneness in Christ;? practicing church leadership as an act of love, not mere management;? preaching sermons that heal and disciple people toward wholeness;? engaging public life with confidence and grace; and? fortifying fragile souls (and fragile pastors) for lasting ministry.Allen walks readers through the Augustinian writings that have shaped his own ministry, pairing rich theological insight with personal illustration and real-world application. He shows how Augustine provides healing insight into ecclesiology, administration, preaching, discipleship, apologetics, and public theology to inspire congregations to work for human flourishing and the common good. Ideal for students of pastoral theology and leadership as well as practicing ministers seeking renewal, The Whole-Life Pastor offers a hopeful journey toward healing in Christ. Grounded in Augustine's pastoral theology and practice, it equips pastors and ministry students alike to shepherd others--and themselves--toward wholeness.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In Christian Bibles, the Old Testament is arranged in a fourfold order: Pentateuch, History, Poetry, and Prophets. Many readers don't realize that this differs from the traditional threefold Hebrew canonical order known by the acronym TaNaKh: Torah, Nevi'im (Prophets), and Ketuvim (Writings). Although students are taught to consider context when interpreting Scripture--historical, cultural, linguistic, and canonical--the canonical context is often overlooked. Yet scholars have increasingly recognized the importance for hermeneutics of the Old Testament's canonical arrangement. Book order influences meaning and application.This short, accessible book fills a gap in the literature and will be an excellent supplementary text for courses in Old Testament and hermeneutics. After introducing the threefold canon, the book covers six approaches for understanding the Tanakh's structure: triple canon, genre author, theological development, spiritual guidance, messianic trajectory, and sacred structure. The author favors the last of these approaches, but he gives fair treatment to each. He examines the rationale behind each approach, key proponents, and the potential interpretive impact of approaching the Old Testament text from each perspective, which he demonstrates by applying each approach to key Old Testament passages.The Order of the Old Testament is important reading for students and pastors alike.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Engaging technology wisely by understanding God's purpose for workArtificial intelligence can write, solve problems, make decisions, compose sermons, and create works of art. Automation is displacing workers across industries. Algorithms increasingly make decisions once reserved for human judgment. From the invention of the wheel to the rise of AI, humans have always made tools to extend our work--but what happens when our tools begin to supplant us And how should Christians think about themselves, their work, and their place in the world when the lines between tools and persons keep blurring The problem runs in both directions. Our society increasingly treats tools like humans--building emotional relationships with AI chatbots, granting algorithms moral authority--while simultaneously treating humans like tools, reducing workers to productivity metrics and relationships to transactional utility. Irreplaceable argues that the Protestant doctrine of vocation is the theological framework that addresses both errors at once.In this book Gene Veith and A. Trevor Sutton show how vocation--the life God has assigned us in our relationships, commitments, and everyday callings--is not only bigger than our jobs but more resilient than our technology. While developments in AI and automation raise new questions with every news cycle, God's callings on our lives remain. Understanding them clearly, Veith and Sutton argue, has the power to save the future of work and to preserve human dignity in the age of the machine.Practical, theologically grounded, and bracingly timely, Irreplaceable helps you think through the role emerging technology should play in your life--at home, at church, and in wider society--and brings clarity, purpose, and hope in this brave new world.You are not a tool. And the tools you use were not made to replace you. Irreplaceable will remind you why--and equip you to live accordingly.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A Christian Case for the Dignity of Ordinary WorkMoving beyond the typical focus on professional and creative classes in faith-and-work discussions, this book brings the concerns of working-class laborers, hourly employees, and unpaid workers into the center of theological reflection.Drawing from Scripture and Christian ethics, A Working Theology of Labor reveals a God who is passionately pro-worker--a God who hears the cries of the marginalized and desires a world where every person's skill and calling serve the good of all. In this book, Adam L. Gustine? takes stock of the church's track record on working-class issues;? shifts the conversation about faith and work to examine power structures and the social hierarchy of labor;? considers what makes work dignifying and what makes compensation just;? shows how Christians should approach this topic theologically and ethically;? examines whether solidarity is possible between workers and owners in an economy built on unequal power;? equips workers to resist exploitation and reclaim agency over their own labor; and? addresses disability, artificial intelligence, and uncompensated work as modern challenges to human dignity.Ideal for professors and students, A Working Theology of Labor provides a vital framework for courses in theology, ethics, business, and vocation, as well as religion and society. It will also appeal to pastors, lay leaders, and anyone seeking to integrate faith, work, and justice in everyday life.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - When her carefully ordered life is shaken, the path forward requires finding the courage to trust again.Helen Stenerson has planted her roots in the community of Green Creek, Iowa, and poured her heart into teaching. She's determined to avoid romantic entanglement--her teaching contract forbids it, and a broken engagement has taught her the dangers of opening her heart. But thoughtful seminary student Ødger Gunderson begins to weaken her resolve with his genuine interest.When an urgent letter from Ohio is delivered to Helen, the quiet life she's built is shattered. The letter brings news of her aunt's failing health, and when Helen rushes back to be with her, her aunt reveals secrets about Helen's past that upset everything Helen thought she knew. Returning to Green Creek with more questions than answers, can Helen embrace love and the path God has for her This heartwarming Christian historical romance from Lauraine Snelling and Kiersti Giron transports readers to small-town Iowa, exploring themes of healing, second chances, faith, family, love, community, and new beginnings. A perfect read for fans of frontier romance, Janette Oke, and Tracie Peterson.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Dive into Theology and Enjoy the Deep End of God's LoveHave you ever heard someone use a multisyllabic theological term and secretly thought, I have no idea what they're talking about--just give me Jesus You're not alone. And you're exactly who this book was written for.In Theology for the Rest of Us, Lisa Harper--theologian, Bible teacher, speaker, and host of the podcast Back Porch Theology--puts the cookies on the lower shelf. Drawing on her extensive seminary training and her gift for making complex ideas feel like a conversation with a brilliant friend, she walks you through the key concepts of Christianity with warmth, humor, and zero condescension. Because good theology isn't simply about learning--it's about living.You'll discover what theologians actually mean--and why it matters for your daily life--when they talk about: ? Atonement -- what exactly Jesus accomplished on the cross, and why it's the hinge of everything? Covenant -- how God has always been binding himself to his people across the entire sweep of Scripture? Soteriology -- the doctrine of salvation, and what it means to be saved in the fullest biblical sense? Eschatology -- what the Bible actually says about the end times, without the sensationalism? Hermeneutics -- how to read and interpret Scripture well, so you can trust what you're reading? The Trinity -- one God, three persons, and why this isn't a contradiction but the very heart of the Christian faith? Spiritual gifts -- what they are, who has them, and how they function in the life of the church? . . . and so much more, all grounded in Scripture and told through Lisa's signature storytellingTheology for the Rest of Us will help you lean more fully into the unconditional love of Jesus, build a biblically sound belief system, and share the living hope of the Gospel with others. Theology was always meant for the rest of us. Let Lisa show you why--and how much it changes everything.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - What Secularism Got Wrong--and How Religion Can Help Set Things Right'This book is original and profound.'--David Brooks, New York Times bestselling author'Keep religion and politics separate!' For decades, scholars and public intellectuals assumed that less religion would lead to a more peaceful and unified form of politics. The evidence suggests otherwise. As religion has receded from public life, our politics have grown more polarized, anxious, and unstable.In Can Religion Save Democracy , two friends and colleagues--a Christian theologian and a Muslim political scientist--make a bold case: If American democracy is going to survive, it will require more religion, not less. Drawing on wisdom from their respective religious traditions, they explore ? why secularism has only deepened our divides, ? what ancient insights from Christianity and Islam can strengthen our common life, ? how spiritual practices contribute critical virtues to democratic life, and? how citizens can navigate a new world of deep polarization and mistrust.This is not a call for theocracy or religious authoritarianism. It's a hopeful, clear-eyed vision showing how religious faith offers vital tools to renew the soul of democracy in a divided nation.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - One of the primary ways God has chosen to reveal his power and love is through creation. Yet as packed schedules and passive screentime take over our kids' attention, they are less and less likely to spend meaningful time outside experiencing creation firsthand.Written by a certified master naturalist, popular podcaster, and mother of four, Made to Marvel gets families outside together so they can encounter God's goodness in the world he created. With a special emphasis on observation, you'll practice noticing the intricate details of God's handiwork every time you step outside. As kids learn to see evidence for God in the natural world, they will- learn real science and nature lessons through relevant and memorable visuals - fuel or reignite their God-given sense of wonder - strengthen their faith through seeing God's fingerprints in nature - develop a desire to spend time in God's creationIf you're a homeschooler looking for a way to integrate science and faith in your kids' lessons, this book is for you. If you're an outdoorsy parent to an indoorsy child (or vice versa), this book is for you. If you simply want to develop your child's sense of wonder and encourage them to explore, this book is for you. Made to Marvel is the family devotional you didn't know you needed.…