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EbookThe Message of Lamentations
The Bible Speaks Today Series
by Christopher J. H. Wright
The destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians in 587 BC is the likely setting for the book of Lamentations. This was the most traumatic event in Old Testament history, as Israel faced extreme human suffering, the destruction ofthe ancient city, national humiliation, and the undermining of all that was thought to be divinely guaranteed, such as the Davidic monarchy, the city of ...
EbookThe World Is Not Ours to Save
Finding the Freedom to Do Good
by Tyler Wigg-Stevenson
Christianity Today Book Award Winner
Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year
We want to save the world—and we have a dizzying array of worthy causes to pursue.
But passionate enthusiasm can quickly give way to disillusionment, compassion fatigue or empty slacktivism. As we move from awareness to mobilization, we ...
EbookMaking All Things New
God's Dream for Global Justice
by R. York Moore
Often this world seems like a nightmare. Human trafficking, young girls trapped in brothels, child soldiers forced to become killers, unchecked plagues and diseases, economic injustice and the oppression of the poor. Millions around the world aretrapped in this nightmare, and we may feel helpless to do anything about it.But God has a dream. York Moore paints a vivid picture of how the dream of God ...
EbookA Spirituality of Listening
Living What We Hear
by Keith R. Anderson
Foreword by Dan B. Allender"Biblical spirituality . . . asserts that God is not done with the business of revelation and creation but instead continues to have something to say and something yet to be accomplished in the very culture that isn't sure if God is done speaking. So begins Keith Anderson as he invites us on a journey to relearn how to listen. "My claim is simple: spirituality is grounded in ordinary life experiences. ...
EbookPrayers for the Pilgrimage
A Book of Collects for All of Life
by W. David O. Taylor
Illustrated by Phaedra TaylorA Treasury of Over 350 Prayers for Every Aspect of Life
Priest and theologian David Taylor began writing collects, an ancient form of short prayer, as a daily spiritual exercise and as a way for him to offer back to God hisown fears and anxieties. Over time, as requests for written prayers from friends and even strangers multiplied, his collection expanded to over 350 prayers, ...
Ebook40/40 Vision
Clarifying Your Mission in Midlife
by Peter Greer and Greg Lafferty
Foreword by Bob BufordAt midlife, our perspective can become blurry.
Midlife is a disruptive season where we collide with limitations on all sides. We recognize there is more of life in the rearview mirror than on the road ahead of us. We wonderif our lives so far have been worthwhile. We are uncertain about what lies ahead.
But midlife is also an opportunity to recalibrate our vision. It's ...
EbookThe Leader in You
Discovering Your Unexpected Path to Influence
by Ebony S Small
Have you ever been thrust into a surprising place of leadership? Are you looking for a mentor who has had similar experiences?
Ebony S. Small is a young leader with a wealth of experience in both churches and organizations.She's got practical and biblical wisdom to offer whether you are just starting or are looking for a fresh start in your life and leadership. Every life ...
EbookLeading Through Resistance
Quit Pushing Back
Practicing Change Series
by Tod Bolsinger
Illustrated by Mark Demel
Foreword by Marty LinskyDon't Eliminate Resistance; Lead Through It!
Every leader knows the stormy seas of resistance. When faced with change, even the most dedicated teams can push back, especially when there's something to lose. How do you guideyour team through these turbulent times without losing sight of the mission? Leading Through Resistance by Tod Bolsinger is a beacon for leaders ...
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A Week in the Life Series
In imaginative historical fiction, splashed with informative sidebars and images, the volumes in A Week in the Life Series give us a new view of Jesus' world and Bible-era culture.
In these engaging narratives, New Testament scholars lead us behind the veil of centuries to see and experience the historical and social realities of the time when Jesus walked the earth. Drawing on what we do know from history, these biblical fiction books invite you to imagine possible events and explore the forgotten stories of the Ancient Near East.
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