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paperbackThe Lost World of Genesis One
Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate
The Lost World Series
by John H. Walton
In this astute mix of cultural critique and biblical studies, John H. Walton presents and defends twenty propositions supporting a literary and theological understanding of Genesis 1 within the context of the ancient Near Eastern world and unpacks its implications for our modern scientific understanding of origins.
Ideal for students, professors, pastors and lay readers with an interest in ...
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paperbackBaptism and Fullness
The Work of the Holy Spirit Today
by John Stott
"The Christian life is life in the Spirit," writes John Stott. "It would be impossible to be a Christian, let alone to live and grow as a Christian, without the ministry of the gracious Spirit of God. All we have and are as Christians we owe to him."
The Holy Spirit continues to be at work around the world, as numerous renewal movements attest. Yet much confusion and controversy remain regarding ...
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paperbackChristian Meditation in Clinical Practice
A Four-Step Model and Workbook for Therapists and Clients
Christian Association for Psychological Studies Books
by Joshua J. Knabb
Christians are hungry for a return to their own tradition to cultivate meditation practices that are both psychologically and spiritually fruitful. In recent decades, mindfulness meditation, which originates from the Buddhist tradition, has been embraced in many settings as a method for addressing a plethora of symptoms. What would it look like to turn instead to the Christian faith ...
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paperback1 and 2 Samuel
An Introduction and Commentary
Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries
by V. Philips Long
Series edited by David G. Firth
Consulting Editor Tremper Longman IIIThe stories of Samuel, Saul, and David are among the most memorable in the Old Testament. Yet the lives of these individuals are bound up in the larger story of God's purpose for his people. In this Tyndale Old Testament Commentary, V. Philips Long explores the meaning of the biblical history of Israel's vital transition from a confederation of tribes to nationhood under a king. ...
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paperbackHouseholds of Faith
Practicing Family in the Kingdom of God
by Emily Hunter McGowin
A Holistic Vision of Family in God's Kingdom
The Christian world tends to have a blueprint for what families should look like, and these models of the family can be hard to live up to. In some circles, picture-perfect families are idealized and even idolatrized. Many Christians have a gnawing sense that this "traditional family" model is problematic or outdated. But is there ...
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paperbackPresence, Power and Promise
The Role of the Spirit of God in the Old Testament
Edited by David G. Firth and Paul D. Wegner
From the first verses of Genesis, the Spirit of God makes a dramatic appearance in the Bible. Yet there is surprisingly little scholarly work on the Spirit in the Old Testament. On examination, what we find are similarities but also some significant differences in emphasis from the New Testament. To unpack these emphases on creation, wisdom, prophecy, leadership, creativity and more, the editors ...
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paperbackJesus and Personality Theory
Exploring the Five-Factor Model
by James R. Beck
In recent years researchers in human personality have come to a rarely achieved near unanimous conclusion: human personality is structured around a very few major traits, probably five in number. These factors, sometimes called the Big Five and represented by the acronym OCEAN, are
- Openness to experience
- Conscientiousness
- Extroversion
- Agreeableness
- Neuroticism
How ...
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product setMade to Flourish Resources
Made to Flourish Resources are published in partnership with Made to Flourish, to help close the gap between Sunday and Monday and equip pastors and churches to integrate faith, work, and economic wisdom for the flourishing of their communities.
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Warren Bird
Warren Bird is research director for Leadership Network and has authored or coauthored over twenty books for ministry leaders, including Teams That Thrive (with Ryan T. Hartwig).
