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paperbackJeremiah
Kidner Classic Commentaries
by Derek Kidner
The book of Jeremiah is full of national tragedy and the drama of rediscovering the forgotten book of Mosaic law. National events interweave with the lives of individuals; the rediscovered book of God's law transforms Josiah, Jeremiah and the future of the world. Derek Kidner, in this volume that was formerly part of the widely respected The Bible Speaks Today series, gives careful attention to the text and reveals its startling relevance to our own troubled time.
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paperbackService
Ministry with Heart and Hands
LifeGuide Bible Studies
by R. Paul Stevens
Looking inside ministry specifically, R. Paul Stevens examines examples of service that were motivated by imagination, passion, faith, hope and love—from Genesis to Revelation. Out of these ten-session LifeGuide® Bible Study you will discover how to live and serve wholeheartedly. No matter what your profession, you are a full time minister of Jesus Christ.
Number of Studies: 10
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paperbackBlessed Are the Unsatisfied
Finding Spiritual Freedom in an Imperfect World
by Amy Simpson
Christians often hear that following Jesus means our lives should be full of satisfaction. But how many of us actually experience that kind of life? Amy Simpson wants to debunk this satisfaction myth in the church. In this freeing confession, Simpson explains that our very unsatisfaction indicates a longing for God, and understanding those longings can bring us closer to him. Discover anew what it truly means to be satisfied in Christ.
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hardcoverThe Soul of Wine
Savoring the Goodness of God
by Gisela H. Kreglinger
Wine is a wonderful, lavish, and mysterious gift from God. Gisela Kreglinger, the daughter of a vintner and trained as a theologian, invites us to discover wine as part of a more full-bodied Christian spirituality. Along with bread, wine is the gift we receive at the table of communion. Through these gifts we experience God's glorious and loving presence among us, feeding and nurturing us in body, soul, and spirit.
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paperbackAuthentic Leader
by Bill Donahue
Bill Donahue shows you that Jesus is a different kind of leader. He understands your failures, demands your devotion, releases your strengths and rewards your obedience. His leadership is demanding, challenging, full of grace and led by the Spirit. He is a leader worth following. His model of leadership is worth emulating. A Willow Creek Resource.
Number of Studies: 6
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paperbackSustainable Young Adult Ministry
Making It Work, Making It Last
by Mark DeVries and Scott Pontier
Young adult ministry can scare us, but what if it's not as enigmatic as we've been led to believe? Full of practical advice from their own experience (and a wealth of additional resources), this book from Scott Pontier and Mark DeVries explores six common mistakes churches make in their efforts to reach young adults, offering six paradoxes that return us to a simpler, more biblical ministry model.
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paperback1 Corinthians
An Introduction and Commentary
Tyndale New Testament Commentaries
by Thomas R. Schreiner
Series edited by Eckhard J. Schnabel
Consulting Editor Nicholas PerrinThe cosmopolitan city of Corinth was the site of one of the apostle Paul's greatest evangelistic successes. However, the church he founded was full of contention. In response, Paul offered some of his most profound thinking on the body of Christ, love, and Jesus' cross and resurrection. In this Tyndale commentary Thomas Schreiner explains the text of the letter, highlights its major theological themes, and points to its relevance for today.
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paperbackSame-Sex Attraction and the Church
The Surprising Plausibility of the Celibate Life
by Ed Shaw
Foreword by Vaughan RobertsWhen Christians have same-sex attraction, how should the church respond? Pastor Ed Shaw experiences same-sex attraction, yet he is committed to Scripture and the church's traditional position on sexuality. In this honest book, he shares his own experiences and shows us that obedience to Jesus is ultimately the only way to experience life to the full.
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paperbackFinding Holy in the Suburbs
Living Faithfully in the Land of Too Much
by Ashley Hales
Foreword by Emily P. FreemanMore than half of Americans live in the suburbs. Yet for many Christians, the suburbs are ignored, demeaned, or seen as a selfish cop-out from a faithful Christian life. What does it look like to live a full Christian life in the suburbs? Ashley Hales invites you to look deeply into your soul as a suburbanite and discover what it means to live holy there.
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paperbackLive the Questions
How Searching Shapes Our Convictions and Commitments
by Jeffrey F. Keuss
Life is full of questions—about our identity, our relationships, our faith—and sometimes it seems like there are no easy answers. But our questioning can lead us on a journey into greater understanding and purpose. Jeffrey Keuss takes us on a tour of Scripture to find insights from people who asked questions of God and others, exploring what those questions can teach us about doubt, faith, and uncertainty in our everyday lives.
