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paperbackA Shared Mercy
Karl Barth on Forgiveness and the Church
New Explorations in Theology
by Jon Coutts
Foreword by John WebsterChristians regularly ask God to "forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors," but tend to focus on the first half and ignore the second.
Something is missing if Christians think of mission only in terms of proclamation or social justice and discipleship only in terms of personal growth and renewal—leaving the relational implications of the gospel almost to chance. It ...
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paperbackFinding Holy in the Suburbs
Living Faithfully in the Land of Too Much
by Ashley Anderson Hales
Foreword by Emily P. FreemanSuburban life—including tract homes, strip malls, commuter culture—shapes our desires.More than half of Americans live in the suburbs. Ashley Hales writes that for many Christians, however: "The suburbs are ignored ('Your place doesn't matter, we're all going to heaven anyway'), denigrated and demeaned ('You're selfish if you live in a suburb; you only care about your own safety ...
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paperbackPerfecting Ourselves to Death
The Pursuit of Excellence and the Perils of Perfectionism
by Richard Winter
Honored as a "Year's Best Book for Preachers" by Preaching magazine.
Perfect body. Perfect clothes. Perfect family. Perfect house. Perfect job.
We strive for excellence in all areas of our lives. And there's nothing wrong with a healthy, mature pursuit of excellence. But what begins as healthy and normal can sometimes become neurotic and abnormal, leading to ...
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caseboundHabits of Hope
Educational Practices for a Weary World
Foreword by Amos Yong
Edited by Todd C. Ream, Jerry Pattengale, and Christopher J. DeversIn the world of education, disorientation and uncertainty has been increasing for several decades, with the Covid-19 pandemic only exacerbating preexisting challenges. Christians called to academic vocations need authentic hope tosustain them in their work—and they need to be able to share that hope with a weary world.
Habits of Hope explores a Christian understanding ...
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paperbackHabits of Hope
Educational Practices for a Weary World
Foreword by Amos Yong
Edited by Todd C. Ream, Jerry Pattengale, and Christopher J. DeversIn the world of education, disorientation and uncertainty has been increasing for several decades, with the Covid-19 pandemic only exacerbating preexisting challenges. Christians called to academic vocations need authentic hope tosustain them in their work—and they need to be able to share that hope with a weary world.
Habits of Hope explores a Christian understanding ...
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A respected community activist and public scholar, Terence Lester was honored with the Author of the Year Award by Black Christian Influencers (BCI) at its honors event in Atlanta on May 10.
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caseboundUnderstanding Scientific Theories of Origins
Cosmology, Geology, and Biology in Christian Perspective
BioLogos Books on Science and Christianity
by Robert C. Bishop, Larry L. Funck, Stephen O. Moshier, John H. Walton, and Raymond J. Lewis
The question of origins remains a stumbling block for many. But just as the Psalmist gained insight into God's character through the observation of nature, modern scientific study can deepen and enrich our vision of the Creator and our place in his creation. In this often contentious field Bishop, Funck, Lewis, Moshier, and Walton serve as our able guides. Based on over two decades of teaching origins ...
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paperbackSmall Things with Great Love
Adventures in Loving Your Neighbor
by Margot Starbuck
Foreword by Tony CampoloMidwest Publishing Association Crystal Book Award honorable mention
Margot Starbuck is back with as much passion and energy as ever. In thirty brief chapters, she invites you to choose the adventure that fits who you are in authentically loving those around you.
Yes, she knows: just the thought of adding something more to your life sounds exhausting. But here's ...
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paperbackProvidence & Prayer
How Does God Work in the World?
by Terrance L. Tiessen
- Recipient of an Honourable Mention in the 2001 God Uses Ink Contest
"Lord, please give me a parking space!"
That prayer sounds right on your third time around the block, frustrated and late for an appointment. But is it consistent with how God works in the world?
Does prayer change God's mind or only our feelings? Does God do things because we ask him to? Or ...
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Want more context as you begin to study Zechariah? This introduction will give you the background you need as you read the Daily Quiet Time Bible Study. We hope you continue to discover the riches of Scripture and draw closer to God as you join the millions who have used this free devotional resource.
