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Forrest E. Baird
Forrest E. Baird (PhD, Claremont Graduate University) is emeritus professor of philosophy at Whitworth University. He is the editor of the Philosophic Classics anthology, including Ancient Philosophy, Medieval Philosophy, Modern Philosophy, Nineteenth-Century Philosophy, Twentieth-Century Philosophy, Asian Philosophy, and From Plato to Derrida.
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Kimberly McOwen Yim
Kimberly McOwen Yim is cofounder and executive director of the SOCO Institute, and she writes and speaks on issues related to human trafficking. She is also coauthor (with Shayne Moore) of Refuse To Do Nothing: Finding Your Power to Abolish Modern Day Slavery.
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Craig G. Bartholomew
Craig G. Bartholomew is director of the Kirby Laing Centre for Public Theology in Cambridge, UK. He has written and edited numerous books, including Contours of the Kuyperian Tradition, Introducing Biblical Hermeneutics, Beyond the Modern Age (with Bob Goudzwaard), The Drama of Scripture (with Michael Goheen), The Doctrine of Creation (with Bruce Ashford), and The Old Testament and God.
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PaperbackSpiritual Care: A Guide for Caregivers
by Judith Allen Shelly
What did I do to deserve cancer?I don't understand it, but I can't seem to pray anymore. Why does God seem so far away?The idea of dying scares me. How can I cope?What do you say to a person in crisis? When illness or tragedy strikes, you may find yourself caring for a family member, friend or neighbor who asks you for answers to some of life's ultimate questions. How ...
PaperbackDead Church Walking
Giving Life to the Church That Is Dying to Survive
by Jimmy Dorrell
Most everyone recognizes that the traditional Western way of doing church is in deep trouble and has been struggling for years to survive. While the successful rise of some new, non-traditional churches often take the sting out of the demise of the average church, the truth is that God still can renew congregations that have a rich history but are struggling to adjust in today's postmodern culture. ...
PaperbackScripture and Cosmology
Reading the Bible Between the Ancient World and Modern Science
by Kyle Greenwood
Christians often claim to hold a biblical worldview. But what about a biblical cosmos view? From the beginning of Genesis we encounter a vaulted dome above the earth, a "firmament," like the ceiling of a planetarium. Elsewhere we read of the earth sitting on pillars. What does the dome of heaven have to do with deep space? Even when the biblical language is clearly poetic, it seems to be funded ...
PaperbackPolitical Visions & Illusions
A Survey & Christian Critique of Contemporary Ideologies
by David T. Koyzis
Foreword by Richard J. Mouw- Named Best Book (Culture) in the 2004 Word Guild Canadian Writing Awards
The end of the Cold War has brought about more than the triumph of some political ideologies and the disappearance of others. In fact, the collapse of communism has created a vacuum quickly being filled by various alternative visions, ranging from ethnic nationalism to individualistic liberalism.
But ...
PaperbackMinistering in Patronage Cultures
Biblical Models and Missional Implications
by Jayson Georges
Patronage governs many relationships in Majority World cultures. But regrettably, Western theologians and missionaries rarely notice this prominent cultural reality. Patronage—a reciprocal relationship between social unequals—is acentral part of global cultures and the biblical story of God's mission.
Misunderstanding patronage creates problems not only for Westerners ministering ...
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Between the endless tasks of family life and the frantic pace of modern life, parents can find it hard to focus on what matters most. The Wholehearted Households Podcast is a new show from InterVarsity Press designed to give you a moment to breathe and connect with the breath-giver himself. Every week, you'll learn more about God's Word, receive practical tips for accessible family discipleship, and be guided through an in-the-moment spiritual practice designed to nurture your connection with God directly. Each 10-15 minute episode will fit easily into the life of a busy parent or caregiver and is available on all podcast players as well as on YouTube.
