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paperbackThis Sacred Moment
Becoming Holy Right Where You Are
by Albert Haase OFM
What does it mean to be a holy person? The answer might surprise you. This delightful yet challenging book from spiritual director Albert Haase provides practical wisdom for becoming holy--right in the midst of "ordinary" life. "Any and every situation holds the grace for the transformation called holiness. . . . [By] imitating Christ and emptying myself for the benefit of another," Haase writes, ...
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caseboundForty Days on Being a Two
Enneagram Daily Reflections
by Hunter Mobley
Series edited by Suzanne StabileWhat is it like to be an Enneagram Two?
Pastor, lawyer, and Enneagram speaker Hunter Mobley reflects on this question with a mix of self-compassion and hunger for personal growth. Using the metaphor of a welcoming Southern porch, he describes Twos this way: "We have well-curated our reputations as people who can be counted on. We're the people of 'yes!' But beyond our front ...
Number of Studies: 40
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paperbackJoin the Resistance
Step into the Good Work of Kingdom Justice
by Michelle Ferrigno Warren
Foreword by Latasha Morrison
Afterword by Dominique DuBois GilliardAn awakening has been happening across our society. People increasingly recognize how long-standing, systemic issues have prevented many from flourishing. But often Christians are not sure how best to engage. Does it help to march and hold signs? What can we do to contribute and not further complicate things?
Faith-rooted justice advocate and activist Michelle Ferrigno Warren ...
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paperbackTelling the Gospel Through Story
Evangelism That Keeps Hearers Wanting More
by Christine Dillon
Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year
Everybody loves a good story.
In an age when prepackaged gospel formulations leave people cold, well-told Bible stories can be used powerfully by God to touch people's hearts and draw them to himself.
After ministry in both Western and non-Western contexts, church planter Christine Dillon has discovered ...
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paperbackThe Minority Experience
Navigating Emotional and Organizational Realities
by Adrian Pei
It's hard to be in the minority. If you're the only person from your ethnic or cultural background in your organization or team, you probably know what it's like to be misunderstood or marginalized. You might find yourself inadvertently overlooked or actively silenced. Even when a work environment is not blatantly racist or hostile, people of color often struggle to thrive—and ...
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paperbackMinistry in the Digital Age
Strategies and Best Practices for a Post-Website World
by David T. Bourgeois
"Christianity is fundamentally a communication event. It is God revealing God's self to the world. And God uses a large variety of media to accomplish that revelation." —Shane Hipps, author of Flickering Pixels Viral videos and retweeted posts fill the air around us. In the midst of constant news feeds and mobile alerts, ministries have unprecedented opportunities to connect with people ...
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paperbackSuffering and the Search for Meaning
Contemporary Responses to the Problem of Pain
by Richard Rice
Suffering is a philosophical problem, but it is much more. It is deeply personal. Why is this happening to me? How can I respond to friends and family in pain and loss, and to people in my care? Richard Rice guides readers through the seven most significant theodicies—approaches that have been used to make sense of suffering in light of God's justice or control. He considers the strengths ...
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paperbackThe Pursuit of God in the Company of Friends
by Richard C. Lamb Jr.
You were not meant to walk alone. Many of us struggle to forge deep relationships with God and other people. Modern society has isolated us as rugged individuals, deceiving us into thinking we can make it through life on our own. Individualism has likewise shaped the pattern of Christian discipleship, privatizing faith and separating us from fellow believers. But we come to know God best when ...
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paperbackTaking Pascal's Wager
Faith, Evidence and the Abundant Life
by Michael Rota
- WORLD Magazine’s Best Books of 2016 Short List
- Christianity Today's 2017 Book of the Year Award of Merit - Apologetics/Evangelism
Since we can't know with absolute certainty that God exists, each of us in a sense makes a bet. If we believe in God and are right, the benefits include eternal life. If we are wrong, the downside is limited. On the other hand, ...
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paperback"I Believe"
Exploring the Apostles' Creed
by Alister McGrath
- What are the basics of Christian belief?
- How can you know the most important elements of the faith?
- When you hear people talk about doctrines that seem unfamiliar, how can you know if they are at the core of Christianity or outside the center?
The basics of Christian faith have remained the same for centuries. Affirmed by the church around the world since its earliest ...
