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paperback6 Modern Myths About Christianity & Western Civilization
by Philip J. Sampson
When did you last encounter a myth? Maybe watching a movie, touring a museum or browsing the sci-fi section of your local bookstore? To contemporary men and women, myths seem mere relics of a premodern era--legendary stories of capricious gods, heroic deeds and lost cities. The physical and social anxieties that gave rise to myths have been dealt with more productively in our century by science, ...
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paperbackCampus Life
In Search of Community
by Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
Edited by Drew Moser and Todd C. Ream
Foreword by David Brooks
Contributions by Ernest L BoyerIn 1990, under the direction of Ernest Boyer, the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching published a classic report on the loss of a meaningful basis for true community on college campuses—and in the nation. Now this expanded edition of Campus Life: In Search of Community reintroduces educational leaders to the Boyer report's proposals while offering up-to-date analysis and ...
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paperbackSacramental Life
Spiritual Formation Through the Book of Common Prayer
by David A. deSilva
What happens when old meets new? As David deSilva has experienced the ancient wisdom of the Book of Common Prayer, he's been formed spiritually in deep and lasting ways. In these pages, he offers you a brand new way to use the Book of Common Prayer, that you too might experience new growth, new intimacy with God and a new lens through which to view the world. Focusing on the four sacramental rites ...
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paperbackAn Unhurried Life
Following Jesus' Rhythms of Work and Rest
by Alan Fadling
"I am a recovering speed addict."
Beginning with this confession, pastor and spiritual director Alan Fadling describes his journey out of the fast lane and into the rhythms of Jesus. Following the framework of Jesus' earthly life, Fadling shows how the work of "unhurrying" is central to our spiritual development.
Productivity is not a sin—but the attitudes behind our ...
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paperbackCreated and Creating
A Biblical Theology of Culture
by William Edgar
The gospel of Jesus Christ is always situated within a particular cultural context. But how should Christians approach the complex relationship between our faith and our surrounding culture? Should we simply retreat from culture? Should we embrace our cultural practices and mindset? How important is it for us to be engaged in our culture? And how might we do that with discernment and faithfulness? ...
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paperbackLife in the Presence of God
Practices for Living in Light of Eternity
by Kenneth Boa
- 2018 IVP Readers' Choice Award
God is everywhere and always with us. So why don't we experience his presence more? Life is full of distractions, and our 24/7 news cycles and social media drown out the voice of God. It's hard to discern God's presence amid the hubbub. But experiencing God is not just for the super-spiritual or ultra-mature. Every Christian can ...
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paperback"Here Are Your Gods"
Faithful Discipleship in Idolatrous Times
by Christopher J. H. Wright
ECPA Top Shelf Book Cover Award
When the Israelites exclaimed, "Here are your gods!" at the sight of the golden calf, they were attempting to hold on to the God of their history while fashioning idols for their own purposes. In today's Western world, plenty of shiny false gods still hold power—idols of prosperity, nationalism, and self-interest. Christians ...
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paperbackSignals of Transcendence
Listening to the Promptings of Life
by Os Guinness
There must be something more to life.
The modern world is a place of great distraction, and it can be difficult to make sense of our human existence. But at some point in our lives, we may experience particular moments that prompt us to search for something deeper. Sociologist Peter Berger described these hints and clues as "signals of transcendence" that awaken us to unseen ...
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paperbackBelonging and Becoming
Creating a Thriving Family Culture
by Mark Scandrette and Lisa Scandrette
Renew your imagination for what family life can be. Many of us feel overwhelmed about the prospect of raising children in our high-performance, rapid-pace culture. Reflecting on difficulties from our own families of origin can increase our doubt and insecurity about being a good parent. Positive examples of family life can seem few and far between. Mark and Lisa Scandrette understand ...
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paperbackLiving into the Life of Jesus
The Formation of Christian Character
by Klaus Issler
Foreword by Calvin MillerWhy does merely understanding and trying hard to follow the example of Jesus often yield little progress--and even less joy and peace? In this foundational work of Christian formation, Klaus Issler derives insights from the life of Jesus in the Gospels to uncover the dynamics of becoming Christlike. You will discover how you can forge much deeper connections with Jesus so that his life begins ...
