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paperbackNow I Lay Me Down to Fight
A Poet Writes Her Way Through Cancer
by Katy Bowser Hutson
Illustrated by Jodi Hays
Foreword by Tish Harrison WarrenIn stirring verse and essays, Katy Bowser Hutson chronicles her battle with breast cancer and the complications of faith amid such a fight. Accentuated by the art of Jodi Hays, Katy's words lead us through the realization of cancer, the experience of chemotherapy and a mastectomy, relentless rounds of radiation, the uncertainty of ongoing treatment, and what comes after survival. ...
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paperbackThe Medieval Mind of C. S. Lewis
How Great Books Shaped a Great Mind
by Jason M. Baxter
C. S. Lewis had one of the great minds of the twentieth century. Many readers know Lewis as an author of fiction and fantasy literature, including the Chronicles of Narnia and the Space Trilogy. Others know him for his books in apologetics, including Mere Christianity and The Problem of Pain. But few know him for his scholarly work as a professor of medieval and ...
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paperbackTrue Love in a World of False Hope
Sex, Romance Real People
by Robbie F. Castleman
In a sex-saturated society, sex is on everyone's mind. And Christians are no exception. For many unmarried people, sex is the forbidden fruit, which makes it all the more intriguing. True Love in a World of False Hope presents an up-front, hopeful--and even humorous--look at God's plan for sexual relationships. Robbie Castleman believes reclaiming purity in relationships is a journey toward ...
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hardcoverMatthew
New Testament Volume 1
Reformation Commentary on Scripture
Edited by Jason K. Lee and William M. Marsh
"As they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, 'Take, eat; this is my body.'"
How should one interpret these words of Jesus?
The sixteenth-century Reformers turned to Scripture to find the truth of God's Word, but that doesn't mean they always agreed on how to interpret it. For example, when approaching ...
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paperbackQuestions Jesus Asks
LifeGuide Bible Studies
by Dale Larsen and Sandy Larsen
"What do you want?" "Do you see this woman?" "Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say?" These are just some of the many questions that Jesus asked throughout the Gospels. Jesus invites us to inquire, reflect, and discuss. This nine-session LifeGuide® Bible Study is designed to help us dig into some of the questions that shape our view of Jesus ...
Number of Studies: 9
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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 Jesus Prayer
A Cry for Mercy, a Path of Renewal
by John Michael Talbot
"Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me, a sinner."
These words from the Eastern Christian tradition have strengthened and comforted believers for centuries. In these pages, John Michael Talbot explores the roots of this Jesus Prayer along with the theological and practical meaning of each word for believers today. He ends each chapter with a brief practice using the prayer. ...
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paperbackFeathers of Hope
A Novel
by Sharon Garlough Brown
"We fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen." (2 Corinthians 4:18) In a season of loss and change, Wren Crawford and her great-aunt, Katherine Rhodes, share the journey as companions in sorrow and hope. As Katherine prepares to retire as the director of the New Hope Retreat Center, she faces both personal and professional challenges—especially after the arrival ...
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paperbackMark
Follow Me
LifeGuide Bible Studies
by James Hoover
In the New Testament Gospel of Mark, we meet Jesus, the man who is King. But this king comes to serve--not to be served. He eats with sinners rather than royalty. His crown is made of thorns instead of gold. This twenty session LifeGuide® Bible Study guide introduces you to the compassionate, suffering, astonishing king who calls us to follow him. For over three decades LifeGuide Bible ...
Number of Studies: 20
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paperbackWaiting
Finding Hope When God Seems Silent
Saltshaker Books
by Ben Patterson
Waiting . . . In a dead-end career for a breakthrough . . . In an unhappy marriage for relief or escape . . . In a chronic illness for a ray of hope . . . In solitude for the loneliness to subside . . . In turmoil for peace to come . . . Sometimes we find our lives placed on hold. Deep questions begin to surface. How long must I wait? Is there any meaning to all this waiting? Can ...
