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paperbackRecapturing an Enchanted World
Ritual and Sacrament in the Free Church Tradition
Dynamics of Christian Worship
by John D. Rempel
Foreword by Gordon T. SmithHow might our worship recapture and reflect the enchanted world of God's nearness in Jesus Christ?
In this first volume in IVP Academic's Dynamics of Christian Worship series, John D. Rempel offers a vision for this kind oftransformative worship. A theologian and minister in the Mennonite Church, Rempel considers the role of the sacraments and ritual within the Free Church ...
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paperbackEducation for Human Flourishing
A Christian Perspective
Christian Worldview Integration Series
by Paul D. Spears and Steven R. Loomis
Education is arguably the foundation for human flourishing within any society. What do distinctively Christian educators have to contribute within the broad framework of public education found in pluralist societies of the West? How can Christianteachers make their voices heard within an increasingly hostile environment where technique and pragmatism are firmly entrenched and religious views are ...
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paperbackThe Message of Joshua
The Bible Speaks Today Series
by David G. Firth
The book of Joshua tells the action-packed story of Israel's entry into and conquest of Canaan, the promised land. Yet it is often troubling for contemporary Christian readers, perhaps more than any other part of the Old Testament: isn't there too much violence, and isn't this violence inconsistent with the gospel of Jesus?In The Message of Joshua, David G. Firth explores ...
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paperbackThe Universe Next Door
A Basic Worldview Catalog
by James W. Sire
Foreword by James HooverOver 400,000 Copies Sold!
Your Trusted Introduction to the Worldviews That Shape the Western World
For more than forty years, The Universe Next Door has set the standard for a clear, readable introduction to worldviews. Using his widely influential model of eight basic worldview questions, James Sire examines prominent worldviews that have shaped ...
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paperbackFinding Freedom in Constraint
Reimagining Spiritual Disciplines as a Communal Way of Life
by Jared Patrick Boyd
Foreword by Todd D. HunterThe constraints of the spiritual life, practiced in community, are what set us free. Practicing spiritual disciplines can seem difficult, especially when we undertake them as isolated individuals. But we were never meant to practice them alone.
Jared Patrick Boyd reveals how the constraints practiced in Christian community shape us into the way of Christ. He re-anchors the ...
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paperbackSpecial Grace
Prayers and Reflections for Families with Special Needs
by Elrena Evans
Foreword by Joni Eareckson TadaThe world of special needs is filled with statistics: in the United States, about 17 percent of children have a diagnosed developmental disability, and 14 percent of public school students receive special education services.
But behind these statistics are stories—stories of children struggling to fit into a world that wasn't designed for them, and stories of parents giving ...
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paperbackSurprised by Paradox
The Promise of "And" in an Either-Or World
by Jen Pollock Michel
Foreword by Russ RamseyWord Guild Awards Shortlist — Apologetics/Evangelism
Word Guild Award — Best Book Cover Award
Christianity Today's Book of the Year Award of Merit - The Beautiful Orthodoxy
What if certainty isn't the goal?
In a world filled with ambiguity, many of us long for a belief system that provides straightforward ...
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Christian Association for Psychological Studies Books
This joint publishing venture between IVP Academic and CAPS aims to promote the understanding of the relationship between Christianity and the behavioral sciences at both the clinical/counseling and theoretical/research levels. These books will be of particular value for students and practitioners, teachers and researchers.
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Richard B. Steele
Richard B. Steele is Professor of Moral and Historical Theology and Associate Dean of the School of Theology at Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA where he currently resides. He is the author of "Gracious Affection" and "True Virtue" According to Jonathan Edwards and John Wesley and the editor of "Heart Religion" in the Methodist Tradition and Related Movements. His articles have appeared in numerous theological magazines and reviews.
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Little Books
IVP Academic’s Little Books are where apprentices meet the masters. For students, they offer a vital starting point, an inspiring vision, and an opportunity to set their course for the future. Within these books, career scholars distill their time-tested wisdom and pass it on to a new generation.
Written for beginning students, these books provide a clear overview of each field and establish a foundational direction for their studies. They are designed to stimulate intellectual curiosity and cultivate the essential virtues needed for academic success.
