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Proclamation And Praise: Hebrews 2:12 And The Christology Of Worship
by Ron ManAn important missing element in today's raging worship debates is a proper acknowledgment of the continuing ministry of the living Christ in mediating and leading our worship. This is a crucial truth that transcends issues of style and form and thus provides a foundation for a unified and unifying understanding of worship, in spite of the wide diversity of worship expressions that has always characterized the body of Christ. The wonderful fact is that we are not left to worship God on our own strength! Rather, the grace of God, which is so abundantly provided to us for our salvation and sanctification, can be seen to be just as operational and effectual when it comes to our worship. Our worship is acceptable and pleasing to God not because of any inherent excellence of its own, but because we come in Christ and his righteousness into the Father's presence. In Hebrews 2:12 we find an amazingly succinct yet powerful description of the two-way mediating ministry of Christ: he continues to be the agent of God's revelation to us and also serves as the leader and facilitator of our response back to God in worship. Christ does not just open or show us the way into the Father's presence in worship; he actively leads us, takes us with him so that we might enjoy the same relationship of love and fellowship that he himself enjoys with the Father. This transforming understanding opens up a wide range of complementary truths concerning the Trinitarian and Christological implications of worship--with profound implications for our churches.
Proclamation and Theology (Horizons in Theology)
by William H. WillimonThis first volume in the Abingdon Press series Horizons in Theology addresses the major concerns and questions for preaching as it intersects with theology. William H. Willimon, recognized as one of today's master interpreters of the theology and practice of preaching, explains why, in the words of the Second Helvetic Confession, "The preaching of the word of God is the Word of God." Drawing from classical theology and practical experience, he provides a cogent, powerful explanation of what it means to live the preaching life.
Procrastination: Preventing the Decay of Delay (Hope for the Heart)
by June HuntProcrastination: Find Out How to Stop Procrastinating "I'll just do it tomorrow." Are you caught in the tomorrow trap? Have you noticed how procrastination has stalled your life? In this 96-page book, Christian counselor June Hunt shows how to stop procrastinating with time-saving tips, biblical principles, and practical steps that will propel your life forward. MYTH: Procrastinators are just lazy Whether you feel incapable of success or you are secretly afraid of making a mistake, June Hunt exposes the REAL root causes of procrastination. Then, she shares proven ways to tackle the mindsets and habits that keep you from accomplishing tasks, hitting deadlines, and using your time wisely. Although the word procrastination itself is not found in Scripture, many characteristics, causes, and solutions are in plain view throughout the Bible. In this easy-to-understand book, June Hunt equips you with time management skills and principles inspired by the Word of God to help you live a fruitful and productive life.Find out: • 5 mindsets that keep you caught in the procrastination trap• 5 ways your personality can fuel procrastination• The difference between procrastination, laziness, and waiting on God• 15 time-saving tips that will jumpstart your life• 50 practical ways to stop procrastinatingPerfect for those who personally struggle with procrastination or those who know someone who does (parents, teachers, pastors, counselors, business professionals, etc) What Is Procrastination? In the first section of Procrastination, June reveals the different characteristics and types of procrastination—explaining what procrastination is, how it differs from laziness, and more. How Do I Know If I Procrastinate TOO much? Why Do I Procrastinate? Everyone procrastinates, just at different times, in different ways, and for different reasons. In the "Characteristic and Causes" section, June Hunt tackles the 4 reasons why people procrastinate and the lies that keep them trapped. PLUS, she includes a quick self-test to help you determine whether the potholes of procrastination are stumbling your walk with God. How Can I Stop Procrastinating? In the section titled, "Steps to Solution," June Hunt explains— • Over 50 practical ways to stop procrastinating• 8 ways to combat the "thoughts" that keep you stuck in the procrastination cycle• 15 time-saving tips that will jumpstart your life• 14 ways to define goals and identify the driving purpose for your life PLUS! Enjoy getting practical advice on how to help others overcome their procrastination. Perfect for parents, teachers, youth group leaders, pastors, church leaders, business professionals, and more. If you are plagued with procrastination, with God's help you can rearrange your priorities and complete your task on time. Productivity can replace the chaos when guided by biblical principles of good time management.
The Prodigal: A Ragamuffin Story
by Brennan Manning Greg GarrettFrom the inspirational author of The Ragamuffin Gospel comes a powerful contemporary retelling of the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Jack Chisholm is “the people’s pastor.” He leads a devoted and growing megachurch, has several best-selling books, and a memorable slogan, “We have got to do better.” Jack knows how to preach, and he understands how to chastise people into performing. What he doesn’t know is anything about grace. This year, when it comes time for the Christmas sermon, the congregation at Grace Cathedral will look to the pulpit, and Jack will not be there. Of course, they will have seen plenty of him already—on the news. After an evening of debauchery that leads to an affair with his beautiful assistant, Jack Chisholm finds himself deserted with chilling swiftness. The church elders remove him from his own pulpit. His publisher withholds the royalties from his books. Worst of all, his wife disappears with their eight-year-old daughter. But just as Jack is hitting bottom, hopeless and penniless, drinking his way to oblivion, who should appear but his long-estranged father, imploring his prodigal son: “Come home.” A true companion piece to The Ragamuffin Gospel, The Prodigal illustrates the power of grace through the story of a broken man who finally saw Jesus not because he preached his greatest sermon or wrote his most powerful book, but because he failed miserably. Jack Chisholm lost everything—his church, his family, his respect, and his old way of believing—but he found grace. It’s the same grace that Brennan Manning devoted his life to sharing: profound in nature and coming from a God who loves us just as we are, and not as we should be. “A wonderfully written story that is as entertaining as it is thought provoking.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “. . . the consummate final tale. What they have created is the Ragamuffin at his best, full of hope, full of love, and finally, full of belief in the goodness of God.” —Phyllis Tickle, founding editor, Religion Department, Publishers Weekly “Brennan Manning’s last work continues the powerful message of grace and forgiveness that has transformed so many lives. The Prodigal will transform you too.” —Mark Batterson, New York Times best-selling author of The Circle Maker
The Prodigal Child
by Irène NémirovskyA story of hope and inspiration that becomes torn in the hands of the cold and greedy, and of betrayal by the powerful over lesser ones. Set in what was then contemporary Russia at the turn of the century, in a large port town on the Black Sea, The Prodigal Child is a story of a boy with a gift for composing poetry and songs—his inspiration drawn from within—who attracts the attention of a Princess. This wealthy and sophisticated woman rescues Baruch from his hard life, though it is one he also adores as a Jewish boy coming of age in his Orthodox Jewish community. But his freedom turns into a prison for him as he hopelessly falls in love with the Princess, who has no interest in the boy other than for the entertainment he provides her with his art. Falling deeper and yet with no rescue this time, he becomes ill and in his throes loses his gift, the very reason he had met the Princess in the first place. Of no use to her any longer, he is returned to his family to suffer tragic consequences.
Prodigal Christianity
by Geoff Holsclaw David E. FitchAn engaging and thoughtful book that guides readers into the frontiers of being a missional ChristianProdigal Christianity offers a down-to-earth, accessible, and yet provocative understanding of God's mission of redemption in the world, and how followers of Christ can participate in this work. It speaks into the discontent of all those who have exhausted conservative, liberal, and even emergent ways of being Christian and are looking for a new way forward. It offers building blocks for missional theology and practice that moves Christians into a gospel-centered way of life for our culture and our times.Offers a compelling and creative vision for North American ChristiansPuts forth a theology and ten critical signposts that must be observed to follow a missional way of life: post-Christendom, missio Dei, incarnation, witness, scripture, gospel, church, sexuality, justice, pluralismAsks questions and points to issues that trouble many leaders in the post-modern, post-denominational, post-Christendom churchThis book can fill the gap for the average Christian left discontented with the current options "after evangelicalism."
The Prodigal Comes Home: My Story of Failure and God's Story of Redemption
by Michael English Lynn VincentA painfully honest story of human weakness and God's unending forgiveness.Thirteen years ago, amidst scandal, sin, and shattered lives, Michael English fell from the pinnacle of the Christian music world. In 1994, newspapers around the world blared the headline, "Gospel Singer Named Artist of the Year Turns in His Awards After Confirming He Had an Affair with a Fellow Married Singer." From 1994 to 2002 Michael English's life went from bad to worse. Public shame, divorce, broken relationships, drug addiction, even homelessness. But in 2002, God reached out and rescued Michael from himself. Today Michael is whole again, and in this book he tells his story of redemption.
The Prodigal Comes Home (Mirror Lake #3)
by Kathryn SpringerAfter ten years away, former "wild child" Zoey Decker returns to Mirror Lake to care for her ill grandmother. It seems no one will let her forget her teenage rebellion-and the tragic consequences. Except Matthew Wilde, the church's handsome new pastor. Matthew sees the kind, caring Christian Zoey has become. But spending time with her could hurt Matthew's reputation in the close-knit community. And her name will never appear on the town matchmakers' list of possible wives for him. But Matthew has his own list, with only one name-Zoey.
The Prodigal Cowboy: Mercy Ranch (Mercy Ranch Ser. #6)
by Brenda MintonCan an unexpected reunion change his wandering ways?His last chance to make things right…means reuniting the family he once lost.Bull fighter Colt West gave up everything for the rodeo—including his sweetheart, Holly Carter. Now he’s come home to Hope, Oklahoma, with unexpected news: he and Holly are the guardians of the daughter they gave up for adoption eleven years ago. It’s a chance to be a family. But can Holly trust that her cowboy is finally here to stay?
Prodigal Daughter (Davis Landing #5)
by Patricia DavidsThe Davis Landing Observer Page 5The Gossip Guru...hears Hamilton daughter Melissa, who'd disappeared not long after her father's first medical crisis, has finally come home—pregnant! This news certainly won't help her father, Wallace, as he once again recuperates in the hospital. Word is she's been staying at Hamilton Media attorney Richard McNeil's home, along with his sister, her husband and their kids. With all those people in the McNeil household, is there time for romance between prodigal Melissa and newly rededicated Christian heartthrob Richard? Keep checking Page 5 for updates!
The Prodigal Daughter (A Linda Wallheim Mystery #5)
by Mette Ivie HarrisonIn the wake of the #MeToo movement, has it become easier to speak out about sexual assault in religious communities?Linda Wallheim, increasingly disillusioned with her religion, has begun marriage counseling with her husband, Kurt, a bishop in the Mormon Church. On other days, Linda occupies herself with happier things, like visiting her five grown sons and their families. When Linda&’s eldest son, Joseph, tells her his infant daughter&’s babysitter, a local teenager named Sabrina Jensen, has vanished, Linda can&’t help but ask questions. Her casual inquiries form the portrait of a girl under extreme pressure from her parents to be the perfect Mormon daughter, and it eventually emerges that Sabrina is the victim of a terrible crime at the hands of her own classmates—including the high school&’s golden boys and future church leaders. Linda&’s search for Sabrina will lead her to the darker streets of Utah and cause her to question whether the Mormon community&’s most privileged and powerful will be called to task for past sins.
Prodigal Daughter: A Family’s Brave Journey through Addiction and Recovery
by Rob Koke Danielle Koke GermainA gripping true story, Prodigal Daughter narrates a family's darkest time through addiction and their journey toward healing. Father and daughter team, Rob Koke - founder and Senior Pastor of Shoreline Church - and Danielle pull back the curtain on the mind-numbing power of addiction and offer hope and real strategies for those longing for freedom.Unashamed and heartwarming, Danielle shares intimately about her teenage alcohol abuse and dependence on marijuana and Adderall. She offers a rare, first-person insight into the mental and emotional effects of addiction, and what it takes to get and stay clean. Rob tells about his struggle with his daughter's addiction, dealing with its effect on their family, and the reality of what it looks like to love someone battling addiction in your own home. He explores common questions family members ask like:Why can't they just stop?Why did they turn to drugs when I gave them everything I could?Where did I go wrong?How do I help without enabling?In a raw, real-time glimpse, father and daughter reveal the vulnerable letters they shared with each other during Danielle's rehab. With transparency, Rob and Danielle disarm the shame factor, and share lessons and resources to prevent and overcome setbacks.This book is your field guide in the battle of addiction. Whether you're longing for freedom, or helping a loved one along the journey toward recovery, you're not alone. Danielle and Rob's story will challenge you with truth, equip you with strategies for the journey, and infuse your heart with hope.
Prodigal Daughter: A Journey to Byzantium (Wayfarer)
by Myrna Kostash“Part spiritual quest, part scholarly inquiry, part travel memoir, Prodigal Daughter is as richly layered as the civilization [Kostash] explores.” —The Edmonton JournalA deep-seated questioning of her inherited religion resurfaces when Myrna Kostash chances upon the icon of St. Demetrius of Thessalonica. A historical, cultural and spiritual odyssey that begins in Edmonton, ranges around the Balkans, and plunges into a renewed vision of Byzantium in search of the Great Saint of the East delivers the author to an unexpected place—the threshold of her childhood church. An epic work of travel memoir, Prodigal Daughter sings with immediacy and depth, rewarding readers with a profound sense of an adventure they have lived. This book will appeal to readers interested in Ukrainian-Canadian culture, the Eastern Church, and medieval history, as well as to fans of Kostash’s bold creative nonfiction.“Prodigal Daughter is at one and the same time an anthropological, cultural, and religious quest on two levels: the personal, autobiographical and the wider sociological and cultural. It is both deeply spiritual and intellectually satisfying.” —Tom Harpur, former author, journalist, TV host“Written in lyrical, vibrant prose, Prodigal Daughter is part travelogue and part memoir—a detailed account of findings from her travels to Greece, Bulgaria, Croatia and Macedonia . . . Winner of the 2011 City of Edmonton Prize, Prodigal Daughter is a thought-provoking book.” —Prairie Fire Review of Books“It may just be her best book to date . . . a shockingly honest and open articulation of a spiritual quest, one that is rich with possibilities.” —Lindy Ledohowski, Canadian Literature
Prodigal Daughter: A Journey to Byzantium (Wayfarer)
by Myrna Kostash“Part spiritual quest, part scholarly inquiry, part travel memoir, Prodigal Daughter is as richly layered as the civilization [Kostash] explores.” —The Edmonton JournalA deep-seated questioning of her inherited religion resurfaces when Myrna Kostash chances upon the icon of St. Demetrius of Thessalonica. A historical, cultural and spiritual odyssey that begins in Edmonton, ranges around the Balkans, and plunges into a renewed vision of Byzantium in search of the Great Saint of the East delivers the author to an unexpected place—the threshold of her childhood church. An epic work of travel memoir, Prodigal Daughter sings with immediacy and depth, rewarding readers with a profound sense of an adventure they have lived. This book will appeal to readers interested in Ukrainian-Canadian culture, the Eastern Church, and medieval history, as well as to fans of Kostash’s bold creative nonfiction.“Prodigal Daughter is at one and the same time an anthropological, cultural, and religious quest on two levels: the personal, autobiographical and the wider sociological and cultural. It is both deeply spiritual and intellectually satisfying.” —Tom Harpur, former author, journalist, TV host“Written in lyrical, vibrant prose, Prodigal Daughter is part travelogue and part memoir—a detailed account of findings from her travels to Greece, Bulgaria, Croatia and Macedonia . . . Winner of the 2011 City of Edmonton Prize, Prodigal Daughter is a thought-provoking book.” —Prairie Fire Review of Books“It may just be her best book to date . . . a shockingly honest and open articulation of a spiritual quest, one that is rich with possibilities.” —Lindy Ledohowski, Canadian Literature
The Prodigal Girl (Grace Livingston Hill Ser. #56)
by Grace Livingston HillBetty Thornton knew what she wanted, and it wasn’t her father’s boring life-style. So when Betty’s father insists on moving the family to a farm in Vermont, she turns to dashing Dudley Weston--and his promises of excitement and marriage--as the answer to her problems. Then, through a terrifying chain of events, Betty finds herself abandoned in a snowstorm! Now her only hope for survival is a stranger... but can she trust him? There are over 50 more books by Grace Livingston Hill in Bookshare's library with more on the way. Among them are: #1 Where Two Ways Met, #2 Bright Arrows, #3 A Girl to Come Home to, #5 Kerry, #6 All Through The Night, #13 In Tune with Wedding Bells, #14 Stranger Within the Gates, #15 Marigold, #17 Maris, #18 Brentwood, #19 Daphne Deane, #22 Rose Galbraith, #24 By way of the Silverthorns, #26 The Seventh Hour, #30. Matched Pearls, #26 The Seventh Hour, #30 Matched Pearls, #33 Happiness Hill, #36 Patricia, #38 Spice Box, #41 blue ruin, #42 A New Name, #47 The Street of the City, #50 The Finding of Jasper Holt, #55 Ladybird, #60 Miranda, #61 Mystery Flowers, #66 The Girl From Montana, #68 The Story of a Whim, #70 in the way, #71 exit Betty, #72 The White Lady, #73 Not Under the Law, #74 Lo Michael, #76 The City of Fire, #77 The Ransom, #84 Cloudy Jewel, #93 Katharine’s yesterday, #95 Mary Arden and #96 because of Stephen.
The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith
by Timothy KellerKeller uses one of the best-known Christian parables to reveal an unexpected message of hope and salvation. He also covers such topics as why some people profess Christianity, but are disenchanted with the church. He clarifies the debate about faith and works.
The Prodigal God: Recovering the heart of the Christian faith
by Timothy KellerIn THE PRODIGAL GOD, New York pastor Timothy Keller uses the story of the prodigal son to shine a light on the central, beautiful message of Jesus: the gospel of grace, hope and salvation.Keller argues that the parable of the prodigal son, while Jesus’ best-known parable, is also his least understood. He introduces the reader to all the characters in this timeless story, showing that it concerns not just a wayward son, but also a judgemental older brother and, most importantly, a loving father.This short but powerful book is a reminder to the faithful, an explanation to the seeker, and finally an invitation to all – both older and younger brothers – to enter in to the ‘unique, radical nature of the gospel’: the reckless, spendthrift love of God.
The Prodigal God: Recovering the heart of the Christian faith
by Timothy KellerIn THE PRODIGAL GOD, New York pastor Timothy Keller uses the story of the prodigal son to shine a light on the central, beautiful message of Jesus: the gospel of grace, hope and salvation. Keller argues that the parable of the prodigal son, while Jesus' best-known parable, is also his least understood. He introduces the reader to all the characters in this timeless story, showing that it concerns not just a wayward son, but also a judgemental older brother and, most importantly, a loving father. In this challenging and inspiring book, Timothy Keller invites both faithful believers and curious outsiders to come to a new and totally life-changing understanding of the central message of the Christian faith.(P)2008 Penguin Audiobooks
The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith
by Timothy KellerIn this six-session small group Bible study, pastor and bestselling author Timothy Keller uses one of Jesus' best-loved parables -- the Prodigal Son -- to illustrate the depth of God's love and how his grace extends into some very unexpected places. Taking you beyond the traditional focus on the wayward younger son, Keller helps you glean insights from each of the characters in Jesus' parable: the irreligious younger son, the moralistic elder son, and the Father who lavishes his love on both. Inside this guide, you'll explore questions for group discussion and personal reflection, and exercises that will help you experience the truths of Jesus' parable in your own life. The gospel is neither religion nor irreligion, but something else entirely. Whether you're a devout believer or a skeptic, The Prodigal God will challenge you to see Christianity in a whole new way. This Prodigal God Discussion Guide will help you uncover, personalize, and apply life-changing insights from The Prodigal God DVD and book. In six captivating sessions, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller opens your eyes to the powerful message of Jesus' best known---and least understood---parable. The Prodigal God is a revelation of the very heart of the gospel: God's radical love for sinners of every kind. This Discussion Guide is designed for use together with The Prodigal God DVD and book (both sold separately). Includes discussion questions for groups and individuals, suggested resources for further reading, Scripture references, helpful notes for leaders, and much more. When used together with the DVD this study provides users with practical tools that transform their faith. Session include: 1. The Parable The People Around Jesus 2. The Two Lost Sons 3. The Elder Brother 4. The True Elder Brother 5. The Feast of the Father
The Prodigal God Discussion Guide: Finding Your Place at the Table
by Timothy KellerTwo sons, one who kept the rules religiously and one who broke them all. One Father who loved both lost sons beyond anything they could imagine. Discover how deep and far God's grace goes in The Prodigal God The Prodigal God discussion guide will help you uncover, personalize, and apply life-changing insights from The Prodigal God DVD and book. In six captivating sessions, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller opens your eyes to the powerful message of Jesus' best-known—and least understood—parable. The Prodigal God is a revelation of the very heart of the gospel: God's radical love for sinners of every kind. Taking you beyond the traditional focus on the wayward younger son, Keller helps you glean insights from each of the characters in Jesus' parable: the irreligious younger son, the moralistic elder son, and the Father who lavishes his love on both. Inside this guide, you'll explore questions for group discussion and personal reflection, and exercises that will help you experience the truths of Jesus' parable in your own life. The gospel is neither religion nor irreligion, but something else entirely. Whether you're a devout believer or a skeptic, The Prodigal God will challenge you to see Christianity in a whole new way. Session titles include the following: The Parable The People Around Jesus The Two Lost Sons The Elder Brother The True Elder Brother The Feast of the Father Designed for use with The Prodigal God DVD and book.
Prodigal Heart: A Double Life Rescued and Transformed by the Love of the Perfect Father
by Christine D'ClarioYour life is worth saving through God&’s grace. Though she is now an award-winning Latin contemporary Christian music artist and worship leader, Christine D&’Clario spent the early years of her life overcoming personal hardships, including the death of her father; moving to another country; feelings of unforgiveness, loss, and rejection; being sexually molested; and even living a double life while being a leader in the church. In Prodigal Heart Christine shares her compelling story and the joy she experienced in surrendering completely to God. This book is for all those who believe their lives are broken beyond repair and for those who think their scars are too deep to be healed. You will see a true story of redemption, giving you hope that any life is worth saving.
The Prodigal Project Book 2: Exodus
by Daniel Hart Ken AbrahamIn the twinkling of an eye, their lives changed forever. Husbands, wives, children, all lost in what was first called "the disappearence." Now many understand that with milllions of christians called home, the rapture has irrevocably turn the fabric of their lives. They wander, rootless and searching, in the wake of the events nearly too powerful too overwhelming to comprehend.
The Prodigal Prophet: Jonah and the Mystery of God's Mercy
by Timothy KellerAn angry prophet. A feared and loathsome enemy. A devastating storm. And the surprising message of a merciful God to his people.The story of Jonah is one of the most well-known parables in the Bible. It is also the most misunderstood. Many people, even those who are nonreligious, are familiar with Jonah: A rebellious prophet who defies God and is swallowed by a whale. But there's much more to Jonah's story than most of us realize.In The Prodigal Prophet, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller reveals the hidden depths within the book of Jonah. Keller makes the case that Jonah was one of the worst prophets in the entire Bible. And yet there are unmistakably clear connections between Jonah, the prodigal son, and Jesus. Jesus in fact saw himself in Jonah. How could one of the most defiant and disobedient prophets in the Bible be compared to Jesus?Jonah's journey also doesn't end when he is freed from the belly of the fish. There is an entire second half to his story--but it is left unresolved within the text of the Bible. Why does the book of Jonah end on what is essentially a cliffhanger? In these pages, Timothy Keller provides an answer to the extraordinary conclusion of this biblical parable--and shares the powerful Christian message at the heart of Jonah's story.
The Prodigal Prophet: Jonah and the Mystery of God's Mercy
by Timothy KellerMost people, even those who are nonreligious, are familiar with the book of Jonah: a rebellious prophet defies God and is swallowed by a whale. Less familiar to most people is the second half of this Biblical story - what happens after Jonah is released from the belly of the fish. Yet it is in this second half of the story that one of the most powerful and important lessons of the Bible is hidden.The famous story shows how, if we would understand the mercy of God, it will always take us in directions we would rather not go, toward people we would rather not care about, and ultimately into the deepest counsels of God. In a time of growing division, The Prodigal Prophet shows us God's love among people, and how Christians must listen to God's call even when it takes them to uncomfortable places.
The Prodigal Son: Level 1 (I Can Read! #Level 1)
by Crystal BowmanChristian parents especially appreciate books for their young readers that help them understand more about God. Reading the Bible can be a very overwhelming challenge for young readers. Therefore, Bible stories written in a learn-to-read format are a welcomed product. This is the idea behind the proposal Bible Stories for I Can Read! Level1. When interesting stories from the Bible are written with on-level vocabulary, the child gains knowledge of Scripture and biblical truths while developing his or her reading skills. The result is a meaningful and positive reading experience for the child.