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  • The Holy Spirit in Mission: Prophetic Speech and Action in Christian Witness, By Gary Tyra
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    The Holy Spirit in Mission

    Prophetic Speech and Action in Christian Witness

    by Gary Tyra

    The church has been called to participate in God's mission in the world. But without a robust, biblical sense of the Spirit's action, how can we be sure we're fulfilling that call? Gary Tyra employs a biblical theology of the Holy Spirit to deepen and inform our understanding of life as the church, the people of God. Since the church's mission to and into the world is both evangelistic and prophetic, ...

  • Ancient Christian Devotional: Lectionary Cycle B, Edited by Cindy Crosby
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    Ancient Christian Devotional

    Lectionary Cycle B

    Ancient Christian Devotional Set

    Edited by Cindy Crosby
    General Editor Thomas C. Oden

    Reading the writings of early church fathers points us to the deep joy that awaits us in Christ when we drink deeply from Scripture, the only water that can give us true life. This guide for reflection combines excerpts from the writings of the church fathers as found in the Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture with a simple structure for daily or weekly reading and prayer. Included are fifty-two ...

  • Sensible Shoes Journal, By Sharon Garlough Brown
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    Sensible Shoes Journal

    Sensible Shoes Series

    by Sharon Garlough Brown

    In her bestselling book Sensible Shoes, Sharon Garlough Brown tells the moving story of four women as they embark together on a journey of spiritual formation.

    Readers from around the world have joined in this journey and stepped into a deeper understanding of spiritual practices and life with God. Now you can take notes as you read with this companion journal, perfect ...

  • Reinventing Youth Ministry (Again): From Bells and Whistles to Flesh and Blood, By Wayne Rice
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    Reinventing Youth Ministry (Again)

    From Bells and Whistles to Flesh and Blood

    by Wayne Rice

    Reflecting on four-decade-long a career marked by wild social turbulence and remarkably creative and innovative ministry--including game-changing initiatives such as Youth Specialties and the Wittenburg Door--Wayne Rice turns his eye toward those who are to come. What does the future of youth require of the future of youth ministry? For three-dimensional people at the greatest cusp of ...

  • Thirsting for Living Water: Finding Adventure and Purpose in God's Redemption Story, By Michael J. Mantel
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    Thirsting for Living Water

    Finding Adventure and Purpose in God's Redemption Story

    by Michael J. Mantel
    Foreword by Richard Stearns

    When a perfect storm of personal, professional, and natural disaster threw Mike Mantel into a dark night of the soul, he embarked on a journey through his own life and around the world to rediscover God's presence through the diverse body of Christ.

    In Thirsting for Living Water, Mantel invites readers to join him on this adventure and open their eyes to their own ...

  • Solitude & Silence, By Jan Johnson
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    Solitude & Silence

    Spiritual Disciplines Bible Studies

    by Jan Johnson

    Does the fast pace of life in the twenty-first century make it difficult for you to find even a few moments of peace? Do you long to set aside time to be alone with God? Do you wonder how to best spend time in silence and solitude once you have it? What do you anticipate will be the results of creating "quiet time" in your daily routine? In this Bible study guide, Jan Johnson covers the disciplines ...

    Number of Studies: 6

  • Jeremiah and Lamentations: An Introduction and Commentary, By Hetty Lalleman
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    Jeremiah and Lamentations

    An Introduction and Commentary

    Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries

    by Hetty Lalleman

    Despite the themes of doom and destruction, the primary message of Jeremiah is one of the love and grace of a God who never gives up on those he has called to be his own. The prophet's life is characterized by suffering, but he points to a new beginning, a new covenant and a new hope, eventually made possible through the unique Suffering Servant. Lamentations powerfully expresses personal and national ...

  • Reading Ephesians with John Stott: 11 Weeks for Individuals or Groups, By John Stott
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    Reading Ephesians with John Stott

    11 Weeks for Individuals or Groups

    Reading the Bible with John Stott Series

    by John Stott
    With Andrew T. Le Peau

    Paul's letter to the church in Ephesus is a concise yet comprehensive summary of the good news and its implications. The entire letter is a magnificent combination of Christian doctrine and Christian duty—faith and life—written that we might recognize the hope to which we are called. In this volume, John Stott's teachings from The Message of Ephesians are offered as brief devotional readings ...

    Number of Studies: 11

  • Saint Valentine the Kindhearted: The History and Legends of God's Brave and Loving Servant, By Ned Bustard
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    Saint Valentine the Kindhearted

    The History and Legends of God's Brave and Loving Servant

    by Ned Bustard

    We celebrate Valentine’s Day with flowers, candy, and cards for the people we love. But have you ever wondered why we do this on February 14? Learn all about Saint Valentine, a man whose life of kindness and love inspires us each year to let others know how much they mean to us.

    Told as a charming poem, this beautifully illustrated book will be enjoyed by children ...

  • Sensible Shoes Study Guide, By Sharon Garlough Brown and Sharron Carrns
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    Sensible Shoes Study Guide

    Sensible Shoes Series

    by Sharon Garlough Brown and Sharron Carrns

    Have you enjoyed the journey with Meg, Mara, Charissa, and Hannah? This companion guide will take you deeper into their world and give you an opportunity to try out the spiritual practices that you've seen them engage at New Hope Retreat Center.

    Sensible Shoes Study Guide includes twelve weeks of daily Scripture reading, prayer, and reflection questions (five days ...

    Number of Studies: 12