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  • Answering the Psalmist's Perplexity: New-Covenant Newness in the Book of Psalms, By James Hely Hutchinson
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    Answering the Psalmist's Perplexity

    New-Covenant Newness in the Book of Psalms

    New Studies in Biblical Theology

    by James Hely Hutchinson
    Series edited by D. A. Carson and Benjamin L. Gladd

    "Give thanks to YHWH, for he is good, for his covenant faithfulness endures for ever" (Ps 136:1).

    There are now numerous models that seek to explain how the biblical covenants relate to one another. In an attempt to evaluate these models, James Hely Hutchinson mines the rich seams of the book of Psalms in this New Studies in Biblical Theology volume.

    After covering the ...

  • Soul-Shaping Small Groups: A Refreshing Approach for Exasperated Leaders, By Kim V. Engelmann
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    Soul-Shaping Small Groups

    A Refreshing Approach for Exasperated Leaders

    by Kim V. Engelmann
    Foreword by John Ortberg

    Is your small group boring? (It's okay to be honest.) Do you sometimes have to force yourself to attend the meetings (even the meetings you lead!)? Do you wonder if small groups are doing anything for your spiritual growth? Kim Engelmann, a pastor and small group leader, describes how she felt about one small group she attended: "It is Thursday evening--small group night. I . . . hesitate before ...

  • Planting a Church Without Losing Your Soul: Nine Questions for the Spiritually Formed Pastor, By Tim Morey
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    Planting a Church Without Losing Your Soul

    Nine Questions for the Spiritually Formed Pastor

    by Tim Morey
    Foreword by Scott W. Sunquist

    Christianity Today Book Award

    What does it take to be a church planter or other ministry entrepreneur? Most leaders start out with passion, a sense of calling, and a focus on building ministry skills. Such things might get some results, but they are not enough to sustain a healthy ministry—or a healthy life. Beyond the vocational capacities every ...

  • Centered-Set Church: Discipleship and Community Without Judgmentalism, By Mark D. Baker
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    Centered-Set Church

    Discipleship and Community Without Judgmentalism

    by Mark D. Baker

    Christians can be adept at drawing lines, determining what it means to be "a good Christian" and judging those who stray out of bounds. Other times they erase all the lines in favor of a vague and inoffensive faith. Both impulses can come from positive intentions, but either can lead to stunted spiritual life and harmful relationships. Is there another option?

    The late missionary ...

  • More Than Serving Tea: Asian American Women on Expectations, Relationships, Leadership and Faith, By Kathy Khang and Christie Heller De Leon and Asifa Dean
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    More Than Serving Tea

    Asian American Women on Expectations, Relationships, Leadership and Faith

    Edited by Nikki A. Toyama-Szeto and Tracey Gee
    Consulting Editor Jeanette Yep
    by Kathy Khang, Christie Heller De Leon, and Asifa Dean

    Asian American women are caught between different worlds. Many grew up sensing that daughters were not as valuable as sons. Family expectations and cultural stereotypes assume that Asian American women can only have certain prescribed roles, as if our worth comes only through what we do for others. But God has good news for Asian American women. In his eyes, they are his beloved daughters, created ...

  • Christian Counseling Ethics: A Handbook for Psychologists, Therapists and Pastors, Edited by Randolph K. Sanders
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    Christian Counseling Ethics

    A Handbook for Psychologists, Therapists and Pastors

    Christian Association for Psychological Studies Books

    Edited by Randolph K. Sanders

    "For the clients who see us in counseling . . . theological purity will make little difference if we do not practice with ethical integrity." Randolph K. Sanders, from chapter one The work of psychotherapy and counseling is full of ethical challenges and dilemmas. Responding to these situations with wisdom is critical, not only for the professional?s credibility, but also for good therapeutic ...

  • The Transformation of a Man's Heart: Reflections on the Masculine Journey, Edited by Stephen W. Smith
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    The Transformation of a Man's Heart

    Reflections on the Masculine Journey

    Edited by Stephen W. Smith

    Life is many things, but it is definitely not a flow chart. We prove it every day. We deeply long for change, but formulas and seminars don't get it done. The good news is, God is at work across the life span, encouraging us and empowering us to overcome the hurdles of our past, the challenges of our present and the fears of our future. The Transformation of a Man's Heart is a book of ...

  • Embodied Hope: A Theological Meditation on Pain and Suffering, By Kelly M. Kapic
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    Embodied Hope

    A Theological Meditation on Pain and Suffering

    by Kelly M. Kapic

    World Magazine Book of the Year
    Creative Quarterly Professional Graphic Design Runner-Up
    Christianity Today's Book of the Year Winner
    ECPA Top Shelf Book Cover Award

    "This book will make no attempt to defend God. . . . If you are looking for a book that boasts triumphantly of conquest over a great enemy, or gives a detached ...

  • Playing God: Redeeming the Gift of Power, By Andy Crouch
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    Playing God

    Redeeming the Gift of Power

    by Andy Crouch

    Midwest Publishing Association Award of Excellence

    Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year

    ForeWord Book of the Year Award Honorable Mention

    Power corrupts—as we've seen time and time again. People too often abuse their power and play god in the lives of others. Shady politicians, corrupt executives and ego-filled ...

  • Beyond the Clinical Hour: How Counselors Can Partner with the Church to Address the Mental Health Crisis, By James N. Sells and Amy Trout and Heather C. Sells
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    Beyond the Clinical Hour

    How Counselors Can Partner with the Church to Address the Mental Health Crisis

    Christian Association for Psychological Studies Books

    by James N. Sells, Amy Trout, and Heather C. Sells
    Foreword by Ed Stetzer

    The global mental health crisis is growing faster than our existing mental health care system can address. To meet the scope of human need, we need new models of care. The good news is that there is an institution uniquely positioned with the resources and the heart to help: the church.

    Psychologists James Sells and Amy Trout and journalist Heather Sells know firsthand the ...