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PaperbackThe Last Things
Resurrection, Judgment, Glory
Christian Foundations
by Donald G. Bloesch
In The Last Things Donald G. Bloesch takes up difficult and sometimes controversial themes such as the coming of the kingdom of God, the return of Jesus Christ, the life hereafter, the millennial hope, the final judgment, hell, heaven, purgatory and paradise. Wrestling with biblical texts that often take metaphorical form, Bloesch avoids rationalistic reductionism as well as timid agnosticism. ...
PaperbackLiving the Lord's Prayer
The Way of the Disciple
by Albert Haase OFM
Foreword by Gerald L. SittserContained in the Lord's Prayer is a complete picture of our life with God. Covering topics ranging from our view of God to our most intimate human relationship to how we treat the world around us and the people in it, the Lord's Prayer is a trustworthy guide for spiritual formation and a compact handbook for holiness.In Living the Lord's Prayer, Father Albert Haase follows the lines of ...
PaperbackDisability and Evangelism
The Good News of the Fullness of God's Kingdom
Center For Disability and Ministry Books
by Rochelle Scheuermann
Series edited by Benjamin T. Conner and John SwintonIncluding People with Disabilities Is Essential to Your Church’s Witness
God wants people of all abilities to be active participants in his kingdom. But churches have not always made it clear that people with disabilities are both part of God’s story and fully welcome in their communities. If the church is to be a credible witness, it must reach and include people with disabilities ...
PaperbackShaped by Suffering
How Temporary Hardships Prepare Us for Our Eternal Home
by Kenneth Boa
With Jenny M Abel"The God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast." 1 Peter 5:10Suffering comes to us all. It may be disease or debilitation, pain or persecution. Our difficulties may be invisible to others or impossible to hide. Sometimes we suffer because of our Christian ...
PaperbackPraying
Finding Our Way Through Duty to Delight
by J. I. Packer and Carolyn Nystrom
Merit Award, World Guild Christian Living Book
Praying is an action that is of the essence of Christian existence. It involves our beliefs, emotions, values, hopes and fears, certainties and uncertainties, knowledge and ignorance.
As J. I. Packer and Carolyn Nystrom explain, "Our aim is not just to clarify Christian understanding but to foster Christian ...
EbookComfort Detox
Finding Freedom From Habits That Bind You
by Erin Straza
"For too long I have lived life on comfort mode, making choices for life engagement based on safety, ease, and convenience. It has left me very little wiggle room, just a small parcel of real estate upon which to live, move, and have my being. It's not quite the abundant life Jesus was offering."Whether we're aware of it or not, our minds, bodies, and souls often seek out what's comfortable. Erin ...
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Dynamics of Christian Worship
At the heart of Christian life lies the worship of the triune God. The Dynamics of Christian Worship series seeks to enable Christians to grow in their understanding of the many aspects of Christian worship and their significance for the church. Through this integrative approach, this series invites readers into a vibrant and faithful expression of worship, deepening both the theology and practice of worship for the life of the church.
EbookWhen God Became White
Dismantling Whiteness for a More Just Christianity
by Grace Ji-Sun Kim
Foreword by David P. GusheeWhen Western Christians think about God, the default image that comes to mind is usually white and male. How did that happen?
Christianity is rooted in the ancient Near East among people of darker skin. But over time, European Christians cast Jesus in their own image, with art that imagined a fair-skinned Savior in the style of imperial rulers. Grace Ji-Sun Kim explores the ...
EbookThe God-Shaped Brain
How Changing Your View of God Transforms Your Life
by Timothy R. Jennings
What you believe about God actually changes your brain.Brain research in neuroscience has found that our thoughts and beliefs affect our physical, mental and spiritual health. Mind and body are interrelated, and we are designed for healthy relationships of love and trust. When we understand God as good and loving, we flourish. Unfortunately, many of us have distorted images of God and mostly think ...
