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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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paperbackBurn Up or Splash Down
Surviving the Culture Shock of Re-Entry
by Marion Knell
Just like a space shuttle struggles and strains to re-enter the earth's atmosphere, so those returning from living overseas can find themselves confused and in a state of panic at coming home. While people anticipate that going overseas will require major changes in their lifestyles and thinking, few anticipate the difficulties they will face upon return. Intended to aid the re-entry process, this ...
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paperbackSeeing Through Cynicism
A Reconsideration of the Power of Suspicion
by Dick Keyes
We live in a cynical age. Cynicism is in the air we breathe; it is a cultural norm; it is the default setting and lens through which many of us view the world. Why is cynicism so pervasive? What does it promise? How does it work? And what does it deliver? In this thorough, interdisciplinary exploration of cynicism, Dick Keyes probes the intellectual and cultural underpinnings of cynicism in its ...
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paperbackA Fruitful Life
Discovering Jesus' Invitation in the Sermon on the Mount--An 8-Week Bible Study
IVP Bible Study Experience
by Ashley Hales and Bryce Hales
Illustrated by Ned BustardDiscover the Path to Spiritual Growth
In his most familiar sermon, the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus extends an invitation to follow his example and reveals what the kingdom of God looks like. Rather than presenting a list of rules, Jesus illustrated spiritual characteristics that signify a truly faithful life: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, ...
Number of Studies: 8
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paperbackChrist-Shaped Character
Choosing Love, Faith and Hope
by Helen Cepero
Honorable Mention for Classic Christian Spirituality, from Byron Borger, Hearts and Minds Bookstore
"Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love." —1 Corinthians 13:13
What are the pathways that lead us to God? This is a book about what happens when we find those pathways. You will discover the values and virtues that grow ...
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paperbackThe Message of John's Letters
The Bible Speaks Today Series
by David Jackman
Immorality inundating the Christian community and gradually eroding the foundations of Christian living. The truth of God incarnate, the atonement, and the bodily resurrection of Christ under attack—even from within the church. These were the problems that faced the Christians of John's day. In a society that scorned the gospel and sneered at godly living, John encouraged Christians ...
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paperbackThe Cultivated Life
From Ceaseless Striving to Receiving Joy
by Susan S. Phillips
Foreword by Eugene H. PetersonDallas Willard Center Book and Research Award Finalist
Hearts Minds Bookstore's Best Books of 2015, Spirituality and the Devotional Life
"This is a book written specifically for those of us who are assigned the task of developing an imagination for living the Christian faith with insight and skill in and for a society that is disconnected from the biblical ...
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paperbackReading Scripture with the Reformers
by Timothy George
In Reading Scripture with the Reformers, Timothy George takes readers through the exciting events of the sixteenth century, showing how this dynamic period was instigated by a fresh return to the Scriptures. George immerses us in the world of the Reformation, its continuities with the ancient and medieval church, and its dramatic upheavals and controversies. Most of all, he uncovers the ...
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paperbackBringing Theology to Life
Key Doctrines for Christian Faith and Mission
by Darren C. Marks
In this engaging text Darren Marks provides a refreshing introduction to Christian faith that will be of special interest to university and seminary students. Innovative in his organization, Marks explores seven key doctrines and highlights the profound interconnections among them in a way that points us beyond the mere theological formulations to the living God of the Bible. Engaging academic discussions ...
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paperbackAnd She Lived Happily Ever After
Finding Fulfillment as a Single Woman
by Skip McDonald
No more kissing frogs! This is not a book about how to find a husband. This is not a book about whether or not to kiss dating goodbye. This is a book about living in grace and fulfillment as a single woman--written by a single woman. In these pages, Skip McDonald offers encouraging stories and practical help on
- building a satisfying career
- establishing a secure home
- finding ...
