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paperbackEnhancing Christian Life
How Extended Cognition Augments Religious Community
by Brad D. Strawn and Warren S. Brown
It's time to rethink the Christian life in light of current research on the human mind, particularly with a deeper understanding of "extended cognition." Using insights from neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy, Brad Strawn and Warren Brown argue for a vision of the Christian life as extended into interactions with a local network of believers.
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paperbackReleased from Shame
Moving Beyond the Pain of the Past
by Sandra D. Wilson
In this revised edition Sandra D. Wilson explains the patterns of thinking and feeling common to adult children of dysfunctional families and helps them start on their own journey toward freedom and wholeness.
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paperbackEvil and the Justice of God
by N. T. Wright
N.T. Wright explores all aspects of evil and how it presents itself in society today. Fully grounded in the story of the Old and New Testaments, this presentation is provocative and hopeful; a fascinating analysis of and response to the fundamental question of evil and justice that faces believers.
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paperbackBlood From a Stone
A Memoir of How Wine Brought Me Back from the Dead
by Adam S. McHugh
"This is the story of how wine brought me back from the dead." Join Adam McHugh as he ends one career and discovers a new life in wine among the grapevines of the Santa Ynez Valley of California. This memoir takes you on Adam's journey toward new life and healing through the good gifts of wine, friendship, and a sense of place.
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paperbackNo Longer Strangers
Finding Belonging in a World of Alienation
by Gregory Coles
Foreword by Jen Pollock MichelBelonging has never come easy to me. But the way Jesus tells it, if we give up on belonging in order to follow him, we'll find ourselves belonging anyway—we'll belong like aliens. Maybe you're caught in the same tension as me, wanting to fit somewhere even as you're permanently out of place. Maybe you feel like an alien. If so, let's be aliens together.
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hardcoverEmbracing Rhythms of Work and Rest
From Sabbath to Sabbatical and Back Again
Transforming Resources
by Ruth Haley Barton
Foreword by Ronald RolheiserFor pastors and leaders, the possibility of living in balanced rhythms of work and rest feels elusive. Ruth Haley Barton offers hard-won wisdom regarding rhythms of Sabbath, grounds us in God's intentions in giving us the gift of sabbath, and provides practical steps for embedding Sabbath rhythms into our churches and organizations.
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paperbackFaith Like a Child
Embracing Our Lives as Children of God
by Lacy Finn Borgo
A well-known challenge of Jesus to his followers is to become like little children. Lacy Finn Borgo considers this invitation to childlike faith and explores seven different ways of welcoming the child within. Offering wisdom from years of experience as a spiritual director, Borgo explores practices to welcome and enliven your childhood self.
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paperbackGrieving a Suicide
A Loved One's Search for Comfort, Answers, and Hope
by Albert Y. Hsu
Albert Y. Hsu wrestles with emotional and spiritual questions surrounding suicide, ultimately pointing survivors to the God who offers comfort in our grief and hope for the future. This revised edition now includes a discussion guide for suicide survivor groups.
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paperbackPower Women
Stories of Motherhood, Faith, and the Academy
Edited by Nancy Wang Yuen and Deshonna Collier-Goubil
How do Christian women navigate the call to both the academy and motherhood? In this unique resource by and for Christian academic mothers, contributors combine research with personal stories to provide wisdom, encouragement, and solidarity. Hear from women with a similar vocational journey who come from different backgrounds, academic disciplines, and stages of parenting and career.
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hardcoverWhen Thoughts and Prayers Aren't Enough
A Shooting Survivor's Journey into the Realities of Gun Violence
by Taylor S. Schumann
Taylor Schumann survived a school shooting, yet she was left with permanent wounds, both visible and invisible. Weaving her own incredible story into a larger conversation about gun violence in America, Taylor shares another painful truth: Christians have largely been silent on this issue. With compassion and honesty, she encourages readers to join her in taking action for a safer future.
