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paperbackPursuing Moral Faithfulness
Ethics and Christian Discipleship
by Gary Tyra
Christianity is in a state of moral crisis. Even though people make moral decisions every day, many Christians lack both the ability to evaluate these decisions and a community of discipleship to help inspire a morally faithful life. Compared to the people around them, there is often no discernible difference in how Christians go about making moral choices. As a biblical and practical theologian ...
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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).
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paperbackRace and Place
How Urban Geography Shapes the Journey to Reconciliation
by David P. Leong
Foreword by Soong-Chan RahGeography matters. We long for diverse, thriving neighborhoods and churches, yet racial injustices persist. Why? Because geographic structures and systems create barriers to reconciliation and prevent the flourishing of our communities. Race and Place reveals the profound ways in which these geographic forces and structures sustain the divisions among us. Urban missiologist ...
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paperbackWorshiping with the Reformers
by Karin Maag
Worship of the triune God has always stood at the center of the Christian life. That was certainly the case during the sixteenth-century Reformation as well. Yet in the midst of tremendous social and theological upheaval, the church had to renew its understanding of what it means to worship God.
In this volume, which serves as a companion to IVP Academic's Reformation Commentary ...
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paperbackEconomic Parables
The Monetary Teachings of Jesus Christ
by David Cowan
Ever wondered how to pay the next bill? Felt the world is unfair in economic rewards? Been indecisive about investing wisely? These types of fiscal questions are addressed from a Christian viewpoint in Economic Parables. Using his vast experience in the financial world as well as church ministry, the author invites you to listen directly to the words of Jesus and reflect on a number of ...
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paperbackMarriage in the Middle
Embracing Midlife Surprises, Challenges, and Joys
by Dorothy Littell Greco
Midlife is a season of challenge and change—professionally, relationally, physically, and spiritually. On our better days, we experience a sense of growing clarity and satisfaction about who we are. We might even be coming to terms with our limitations and vulnerabilities, letting go of some dreams and creating new ones. But many days, we are overwhelmed and exhausted by the intense ...
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paperbackBe Kind to Yourself
Releasing Frustrations and Embracing Joy
by Cindy Bunch
Foreword by Ruth Haley BartonWhen we experience frustrations in daily life, many of us hold ourselves to blame. Self-criticism is often our default setting. But we can have a more gracious posture toward ourselves. We can practice disciplines of self-kindness.
Editor and spiritual director Cindy Bunch calls us to self-care through greater compassion for ourselves. She helps us pay attention to the frustrations ...
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paperbackThe Great Theologians
A Brief Guide
by Gerald R. McDermott
Who are the church's great theologians? What was special about their teaching? What can we learn from them today? Gerald McDermott has written this book for those who want a solid introduction that is challenging, but not overwhelming. Provocative but satisfying. And not too long. McDermott not only informs us about eleven pivotal theologians from Origen to von Balthasar, but helps us sort out ...
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paperbackLoving the Church . . . Blessing the Nations
Pursuing the Role of Local Churches in Global Mission
by George Miley
Rediscovering the role God designed for the church in mission is a critical issue facing the missions movement today. That role is to glorify God by planting churches among every tongue, tribe, and nation. Planting churches amid unreached peoples is a complex process. It calls forth every ministry gift and the contribution of every believer. Imagine a businessman, a construction worker, a schoolteacher, ...
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paperbackPhilippians
Jesus Our Joy
LifeGuide Bible Studies
by Donald Baker
It's easy to be happy when things go well for you. But what would it be like to have a sense of joy that continued even in times of trouble? Such was the deep joy that the apostle Paul experienced--even in prison. His contentment was neither dependent on circumstances nor changed by difficulty. In nine-session LifeGuide® Bible Study on Philippians, Paul will show you too how ...
Number of Studies: 9
