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The Great Love of God: Encountering God’s Heart for a Hostile World
by Heath LambertIn this grave hour, we long to experience the embrace of infinite love from our Father in heaven. The importance of this great need is owing to an avalanche of problems that are now confronting us. We are hateful, lonely, hurting, scared, and confused. The cruelty in our culture has reached a state of emergency. Our generation has experienced the painful revelations of widespread abuse in leadership. At every turn we have come up short. No matter what we do the trouble persists and the fear remains. More connected than ever, but more divided, we cannot help but see a longing in ourselves and our neighbors for relationship, shared truth, and clarity of purpose.In the face of animosity, failure, isolation, and betrayal is a love that speaks to our greatest longings and heaviest needs, but have we taken God's love for granted?Now more than ever, and more than anything, people need to find their way into the compassionate embrace of their Father in heaven. The Great Love of God provides an accessible, passionate exploration of how the divine love casts out fear, provides ultimate hope, and never fails.
The Quran with Christian Commentary: A Guide to Understanding the Scripture of Islam
by Gordon D. NickelBe Equipped to Interact More Fruitfully and Thoughtfully with MuslimsThe Quran with Christian Commentary offers a unique introduction to the primary religious text of Islam. Alongside a precise modern English translation of the Quran, author Gordon D. Nickel provides in-text notes to explain the meaning of various surahs (chapters) and ayat (verses), their interpretive history and significance in Muslim thought, and similarities and differences when compared to biblical passages. Additional articles on important topics are written by an international team of today's leading experts including:Abraham in the Quran by George BristowEarly Christian Exegesis of the Quran by J. Scott BridgerTampering with the Pre-Islamic Scriptures by Gordon NickelSalvation in the Quran by Peter RiddellFighting and Killing in the Quran by Ayman S. IbrahimCreation in the Quran by Jon HooverCalling to Islam (da&‘wa) by Matthew KuiperApocryphal Details in Quranic Stories by Mateen ElassThe Death of Jesus in the Quran by Gordon NickelSon of God in the Quran by Gordon NickelJihad in the Quran by David CookMoses in the Quran by Gordon NickelManuscripts of the Quran by Daniel A. BrubakerWomen in the Quran by Linda DarwishThe Place of the Scale(s) in the Reckoning by Daniel A. BrubakerDivine Punishment of Unbelievers in This World by David MarshallShi&‘ite Interpretation of the Quran by Linda DarwishThe Language of Love in the Quran by Gordon NickelAllah in the Quran by Mark AndersonEschatology in the Quran by David CookFactual, respectful of Muslims, and insightful on issues about which Muslims and Christians disagree, The Quran with Christian Commentary equips Christians to interact more fruitfully with Muslim believers. Professors and students in courses on Islam and the Quran will find this to be an invaluable resource, as will pastors and missionaries who minister among Muslims. Written at a readable level, any Christian who wants to learn more about Islam and the Quran will find it to be a rich and informative introduction.
We Are the Gardeners Educator's Guide
by Joanna GainesWe Are the Gardeners Educator's Guide is a companion to We Are the Gardeners by Joanna Gaines. This guide can be utilized in the classroom, in a home school setting, or by parents seeking additional resources. Ideal for grades 1st-3rd.
Maximizing Project Value: Defining, Managing, and Measuring for Optimal Return
by Jeff BermanWhat good is a project that's on time...on budget...and ends up providing your organization with no bottom-line results whatsoever? Whether it falls short of expectations, fails to ultimately be embraced by the people in the company meant to be using it, or simply lands with a thud in the marketplace, a project that doesn't truly deliver value is worthless at best. It's great to be on time and under budget, but to achieve positive results, project managers have to embrace an all-new philosophy of what it is they do for their organizations. Maximizing Project Value shows you how to put the emphasis on value when managing a project, from the project's initial inception, all the way through its completion, and even farther down the road to determine whether it's of continuous worth to the company. This valuable guide offers a step-by-step plan you can use to establish the value of a project, identify value drivers and key performance metrics and then track and report them, organize a team for accountability, and much more. You'll get the tools and information you need to: * Generate accurate value estimates in the proposal stage. * Create a clear plan that identifies measurable and ongoing value. * Establish buy-in from key players in your organization. * Develop and use a process for managing the people responsible for implementing the plan. * Adapt your project to meet changing business objectives. Far too many projects lose sight of their original purpose due to shifting resources, changing organizational objectives, and other unexpected developments. Maximizing Project Value provides a clear, immediately usable blueprint for ensuring the kind of project success that truly provides value to your organization.
Then Sings My Soul Special Edition: 150 Christmas, Easter, and All-Time Favorite Hymn Stories
by Robert J. MorganIn this special seasonal edition, bestselling author Robert J. Morgan shares the incredible stories behind traditional holiday hymns of faith, including Christmas, Easter, and more.Is there a festive season of the year that is complete without one of your favorite hymns? Not only do hymns connect you to great memories, but they also reveal the faith of those who lived throughout history.As Robert Morgan explored the stories behind some of the best-loved hymns, he found fascinating accounts of tribulations, triumphs, struggles, and hope—ordinary people who connected with God in amazing ways, sharing their experiences through song.Included inside this special edition are:150 devotional-style stories with the words and music to each hymnIncludes hymns for holidays including Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, and moreJagged edged paper, giving it a classic feelIncludes a complete hymn index by title, first line, and songwriterPerfect for use as a daily devotional, teaching illustration, or for song leaders and music ministersDiscover the inspiration behind your favorite hymns. Find new favorites as you relate to the people whose walk of faith led them to write these classic songs of praise. Share these stories with your family, friends, and church, and find more depth and meaning as you worship God through song.
How to Lead in a World of Distraction: Four Simple Habits for Turning Down the Noise
by Clay ScrogginsHow to replace inner chaos with an emotional awareness that will maximize your influence and result in a calmer, less stressful, and more fulfilling life.While many leaders train themselves on how to tune-out external distractions that keep them from being productive, they remain deaf to the inner desires and emotions churning beneath the surface. Pastor and author Clay Scroggins describes spiritual disciplines and tangible daily steps to help you incorporate four noise-cancelling habits into your daily life:Finding simplicity – how does simplicity bring clarity?Speaking to yourself – you're not crazy. Many of us do it; and there are real benefits!Getting quiet – silence is difficult. Why emotionally healthy leaders make time for it.Pressing pause – what does the word sabbath even mean, and why is it so important--on both a practical and a spiritual level?By embracing these habits--business, church, and ministry leaders will be able to identify and understand their emotions and develop a calm and effective leadership style.In this follow up to his bestselling book, How to Lead When You're Not in Charge, Clay Scroggins focuses on the real dangers of distraction and how to create space for personal evaluation and exploration.-------------"This book is such a valuable resource - not just for leaders but for anyone longing to make a difference in the world." (Dave Ramsey)"Clay helps you move beyond the distractions to a moment-by-moment awareness that will help you regulate the way you think, act, and feel." (Ian Morgan Cron)"In this book Clay provides leaders with practical ways to turn down the noise personally and organizationally." (Andy Stanley)
Out of Egypt: Biblical Theology and Biblical Interpretation (Scripture and Hermeneutics Series)
by ZondervanBiblical theology attempts to explore the theological coherence of the canonical witnesses; no serious Christian theology can overlook this issue. The essays in the present volume illustrate the complexity and richness of the conversation that results from attentive consideration of the question. In a time when some voices are calling for a moratorium on biblical theology or pronouncing its concerns obsolete, this collection of meaty essays demonstrates the continuing vitality and necessity of the enterprise. Richard B. Hays, George Washington Ivey Professor of New Testament, The Divinity School, Duke University, USA This volume on biblical theology jumps into the fray and poses the right kind of questions. It does not offer a single way forward. Several of the essays are quite fresh and provocative, breaking new ground (Bray, Reno); others set out the issues with clarity and grace (Bartholomew); others offer programmatic analysis (Webster; Bauckham); others offer a fresh angle of view (Chapman, Martin). The success of this series is in facing the challenge of disarray in biblical studies head-on and then modeling a variety of approaches to stimulate our reflection. Christopher Seitz, Professor of Old Testament and Theological Studies, St. Andrews University, UK
Pursuing a Deeper Faith: Develop a Closer Relationship with God (Life Principles Study Series)
by Charles F. StanleyHow can I strengthen my faith? Do I really know God?God invites all of us to grow in spiritual intimacy with Him, and it's important for Christians to evaluate the depth of their faith and look for ways to deepen it in their everyday lives. What we believe about God is likely to define the degree to which we become like him in character. And God's Word—the Bible—is the reference to which we must return continually to compare what we believe with what God desires for us.In Pursuing a Deeper Faith, Dr. Charles Stanley uses Scripture as the frame of reference for our understanding of God, Jesus Christ, and faith. You'll learn how to tell if you are growing spiritually and what you can do to increase your intimacy with your Creator.With over 1 million copies sold, the Charles F. Stanley Bible Study Series is a unique approach to Bible study, incorporating biblical truth, personal insights, emotional responses, and a call to action.Each study draws on Dr. Stanley's many years of teaching the guiding principles found in God&’s Word, showing how we can apply them in practical ways to every situation we face.Each of the ten lessons includes:A brief look at what is covered in the lesson.A teaching from Dr. Stanley that unpacks the topic of the lesson.Application and Bible study questions based on the key points.Key takeaways to put into practice today and tomorrow.
Jesus Calling, 365 Devotions with Real-Life Stories, with Full Scriptures: Encouragement and Reassurance for Daily Life (A 365-Day Devotional) (Jesus Calling®)
by Sarah YoungExperience a deeper relationship with Jesus as you savor the presence of the One who understands you perfectly and loves you forever. This edition of the beloved devotional Jesus Calling® is the first to include true stories from readers and from bestselling author Sarah Young herself. With Scripture and personal reflections, you'll experience Jesus' message of peace 365 days a year.You'll draw strength from these personal accounts of struggle and weakness, burdens and fears, forgiveness and redeeming love.Experience words of encouragement, comfort, and reassurance of His unending love as Sarah shares her personal prayer journal and her reflections based on Jesus' words of hope, guidance, and peace within Scripture. This new edition of the beloved devotional includes Scripture and more than 100 pages of stories from Sarah and readers of Jesus Calling®. Its beautiful packaging and artistic design makes a wonderful gift for anyone eager for a new experience of Jesus Calling® as well as for those reading it for the first time.The first-ever Jesus Calling® devotional to include real-life, inspirational stories, Jesus Calling, 365 Devotions with Real-Life Stories, Hardcover, with Full Scriptures invites you to experience peace in the presence of the Savior who is closer than you can imagine. These much-loved devotions have helped millions of people grow in their relationship with Jesus and will help you experience peace in the presence of the Savior who is always with you.Look for additional life-changing, life-giving books from Sarah Young including: Jesus Listens® Jesus Always Jesus Today
It's Not Supposed to Be This Way Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered
by Lysa TerKeurstIn this six-session video Bible study (streaming included), New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst offers a safe place to share your disappointments, fresh biblical insight to get you through painful situations, and life-giving perspectives for living between Eden and eternity.Life often looks very different than we hoped or expected. Some events may simply catch us off guard for a moment, but others shatter us completely. At times like these, it's easy to feel disappointed and disillusioned and to wonder about the reality of God's goodness.So what do you do when God's timing seems questionable, his lack of intervention hurtful, and his promises doubtful?Lysa understands this deeply. But she's also discovered that our disappointments can be the divine appointments our souls need to radically encounter God. In this video Bible study, Lysa invites small groups and individuals into her own journey of faith. With vulnerability and honest humor, she helps us:Learn how to better process unmet expectations and other painful situations.Train ourselves to recognize the three strategies of the enemy so we can stand strong and persevere through unsettling relationships and uncertain outcomes.Discover the secret of remaining trustful when God seems to give us more than we can handle.Shift our suspicion that God is cruel or unfair to the biblical assurance that God is protecting and preparing us for what's next.Know how to encourage a friend and help her navigate hard realities with real help from God's truth.This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:The study guide itself--with group discussion prompts, activities, personal Bible study, video notes, and a leader's guide.An individual access code to stream all six video sessions online (DVD also available separately).Sessions and video run times:The Birthplace of Disappointment (27:30)Living Between Two Gardens (18:00)Problems Placed on Us and Problems Within Us (18:00)The Four Steps of Restoration (15:00)When the Enemy Comes Against Us (16:00)Kingdom Minded, Eternally Focused (21:00)Watch on any device!Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2027. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.
Life Lessons from Colossians and Philemon: The Difference Christ Makes (Life Lessons)
by Max LucadoOVER 2 MILLION SOLD IN THE LIFE LESSONS SERIES!Do you remember when God amazed you? When he marvelously provided for you? Sadly, sometimes we forget God's mercy.The early believers in the Colossian church had forgotten too. Instead, they were impressed by spiritual claims from false teachers. The apostle Paul's letters reminded them that Jesus is all we will ever need. Paul encourages. He challenges. He gives principles for living and interacting at work, in our families, and our churches. Paul also knew that one of his friends had been betrayed and had every reason to seek revenge. So Paul wrote to Philemon encouraging him to rise above his hurt and show mercy, forgiveness, grace, and love. Paul's letters remind us of the difference Christ makes in every aspect of our lives.As you read, study, journal, and discuss the books of Colossians and Philemon, watch for these key themes that Max will unpack throughout the book:Faith, love, and hope are key to following Christ.In Christ Jesus, we have been offered freedom.Because of Jesus, Christians can be as in touch with the next world as this one. The Life Lessons with Max Lucado series brings the Bible to life in twelve lessons filled with intriguing questions, inspirational stories, and poignant reflections to take you deeper into God's Word. Each lesson includes:An opening reflection on the Bible book you're studying.Background information to deepen your understanding of the cultural and historical setting.An excerpt of the text (from the NIV and the NKJV).Exploration questions with plenty of room to write your own thoughts and notes.Inspirational thoughts from Max as well as a closing takeaway for further reflection. The Life Lessons series is ideal for use in both a small-group setting or for individual study.
The Healing Organization: Awakening the Conscience of Business to Help Save the World
by Michael J. Gelb Raj SisodiaThe image of modern corporations has been shaped by a profits over people approach, but we are at a point where business must take the lead in healing the crises of our time. The Healing Organization shows how corporations can become healing forces.Conscious Capitalism pioneer Raj Sisodia and organizational innovation expert Michael J. Gelb were inspired to write this book because of the epidemic of unnecessary suffering connected with business, including the destruction of the environment; increasing numbers living paycheck-to-paycheck and barely surviving; and rising rates of depression and stress leading to chronic health problems.Based on extensive in-depth interviews and inspiring case studies, Sisodia and Gelb show how companies such as Shake Shack, Hyatt, KIND Healthy Snacks, Eileen Fisher, H-E-B, FIFCO, Jaipur Rugs and DTE Energy are healing their employees, customers, communities and other stakeholders. They represent a diverse sampling of industries and geographies, but they all have significant elements in common, besides being profitable enterprises:Their employees love coming to work.They have passionately loyal customers.They make a significant positive difference to the communities they serve.They preserve and restore the ecosystems in which they operate.The enmity and dividedness between those who champion unfettered capitalism and those who advocate socialism is exacerbating rather than solving our problems.In a world that urgently needs healing on many levels, this is a movement whose time has come. The Healing Organization shows how it can be done, how it is being done, and how you can begin to do it too.
Understanding Spiritual Gifts: A Comprehensive Guide
by Sam StormsWhat are spiritual gifts?Storms has spent several decades teaching on the topic of the spiritual gifts and equipping believers in the faithful practice of God's gifts. Yet there remains a great deal of confusion about the nature of the gifts and how they best function in the body of Christ.In this comprehensive guide to the spiritual gifts, Storms addresses the many bizarre and misleading interpretations while confronting the tendency to downplay the urgency of spiritual gifts for Christian living and ministry. He explains how spiritual gifts--both the more miraculous and the everyday--are given to build up the body of Christ.God has graciously provided these "manifestations of the Spirit" so that believers might encourage, edify, strengthen, instruct, and console one another, all with a view to an ever-increasing, incremental transformation into the image of Jesus Christ. Throughout this guide, Sam Storms unpacks the glorious truth that there is a supernatural and divine energy or power that fills and indwells the body and soul of every Christian believer.Understanding Spiritual Gifts is useful as a reference to address common questions about the gifts, but it also serves as a training manual for using and exercising the gifts in ministry. It is perfect for any individual or group who wants to grow in their understanding of spiritual gifts for today.
Why Easter Matters Bible Study Guide
by Andy StanleyHave you ever been at odds with God?Have you resisted, defied, or tried to bargain your way out of what you thought God wanted?You aren&’t alone. Scripture documents similar stories.In this Easter Study Andy Stanley looks at some of the people whose lives intersected with Jesus in the weeks leading to his crucifixion. Each of them had an agenda that put them at odds with God and Jesus. As you&’ll see, there&’s a little bit of them in all of us.The Why Easter Matters Study Guide includes session overviews, video teaching notes, discussion questions, personal reflection material, and a leader&’s guide.Sessions include:The High Cost of Following ChristThe Risk of Surrendering to GodThe God Who Can Be TrustedThe Foundation of Our FaithDesigned for use with the Who Needs Christmas / Why Easter Matters Video Study (9780310121121), sold separately. Streaming video also available.
Stepping Out of Denial into God's Grace Participant's Guide 1: A Recovery Program Based on Eight Principles from the Beatitudes (Celebrate Recovery)
by John BakerThe Celebrate Recovery Participant's Guides are essential tools for the personal recovery journey. In the six lessons in Guide 1: Stepping Out of Denial Into God's Grace, you will experience the first 3 of the 8 recovery principles:1 Realize I'm not God. I admit that I am powerless to control my tendency to do the wrong thing and that my life is unmanageable. "Happy are those who know they are spiritually poor" (Matthew 5:3).2 Earnestly believe that God exists, that I matter to him, and that he has the power to help me recover. "Happy are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted" (Matthew 5:4).3 Consciously choose to commit all my life and will to Christ's care and control. "Happy are the meek" (Matthew 5:5).By working through the lessons and exercises found in each of the four Participant's Guides you will begin to experience the true peace and serenity you have been seeking, restore and develop stronger relationships with others and with God, and find freedom from life's hurts, hang-ups, and habits. All the scriptures have been updated to the new NIV 2011 version.
Organic Disciples Study Guide: Seven Ways to Grow Spiritually and Naturally Share Jesus (Organic Outreach)
by Kevin G. Harney Sherry HarneyConnect your journey of discipleship with a passion for the world to meet Jesus Christ.For many followers of Jesus, discipleship means doing certain things to deepen our connection with Jesus Christ. But our spiritual growth checklists are often disconnected from the mission of reaching a lost world with the gospel message.Taking a holistic approach that unites evangelism and discipleship, Kevin and Sherry Harney demonstrate how God's plan for our spiritual growth is intimately connected to his mission to the world.Based on the teachings and reflection of their book, Organic Disciples, Kevin and Sherry will lead you and your group through the seven markers of spiritual maturity and how these biblical practices can connect us with God's work of reaching people with his love:Bible EngagementPassionate PrayerWholehearted WorshipHumble ServiceJoyful GenerosityConsistent CommunityOrganic Outreach True spiritual maturity will always lead believers outward to engage the world with the good news and truth of Jesus. You'll learn how to overcome the common roadblocks and false narratives that stand in the way of spiritual maturity and how to design a personal pathway of growth to be more like Jesus in character and mission.Used together with the Organic Disciples book and the free video study and online assessment available at OrganicOutreach.com, churches and individuals can better identify where they are in their growth journey and what the next steps are in becoming more like Jesus.
Disruptive Compassion: Becoming the Revolutionary You Were Born to Be
by Hal DonaldsonYour invitation to move beyond pity, helplessness, and outrage, and your playbook for making a difference right where you are.As the daily newsfeed full of suffering and injustice scrolls by, it's all too easy to question what one person can really do to enact the profound change the world needs. Like moviegoers, we often watch and witness with care, but assume the script has already been written.Disruptive Compassion dares to make a bold counter: you possess the power to provoke real and meaningful change. Why? Because God has empowered you to rewrite the story of tomorrow. Over 2,000 years ago, Jesus created a model for revolutionaries that has been followed ever since. These principles are just as powerful to guide our journey today.With raw and inspiring stories from the world's most desperate places and his own journey to find meaning, Convoy of Hope founder and CEO Hal Donaldson will take you on a tour along the frontlines of courage and compassion. Let this book be your crash course in what it means to become a revolutionary, as you learn how to:Evaluate the resources you already haveNavigate real concerns and risksCheck your motivesAnd ultimately become equipped as an agitator with purposeWith principles and insights gleaned from two decades of relief work, Hal reveals what he's learned from the journey and what we can take with us as we join the revolution.
The Weekly Purpose Project: A Challenge to Journal, Reflect, and Pursue Purpose (The Weekly Project Series)
by ZondervanWhat lights a fire in your heart? What are you uniquely suited to do? How do you take the talents God gave you to the next level? Figuring it all out can be a bit overwhelming, but finding the answers will change how you look at your life. The Weekly Purpose Project is a 52-week guided journal that offers a transformational journey to guide you through discovering how to create a life of purpose and chase your dreams.The Weekly Purpose Project will help you:Identify your passion--what moves you to want to actDiscover your gifts--your values, strengths, and talentsDevelop a vision of who to help and how you want to do itTake action toward your purpose This guided journal is perfect for a beginner in faith but is deep and thought-provoking enough for someone with a solid faith foundation. Each week includes:A theme to focus onA short but powerful Bible verse to help you reflect and meditateInspirational insight to guide your thoughts and jump-start your purpose projectJournaling prompts and lines to help you develop and fuel your sense of purpose This 12-month journal:Showcases beautiful original photography and calming colorsIncludes a ribbon marker so you never lose your placeProvides ample journaling space but easily fits on your nightstand, in a tote bag, or inside a gift basketMakes a perfect gift for self-purchase, high school and college graduations, or anyone starting a new season in life Check out the rest of the Weekly Project series: The Weekly Prayer Project, The Weekly Faith Project, The Weekly Gratitude Project, and The Weekly Self-Care Project.
The Twelve Blessings of Christmas: Crafts, Recipes, Poems, and Music for a Joyous Christmas
by Joy Marie T. J. MillsThe perfect book to create wonderful, homemade memories! The 12 Blessings of Christmas is a delightful celebration of the season, bringing out the best of blessings that make Christmastime so joyous. Memories, friends, music, faith, kindness, beauty, warmth, love, giving, peace, and faith—each blessing is highlighted with kid-friendly crafts, old-fashion recipes, poems, and music. Sprinkled throughout are tidbits of history behind each blessing adding a richness and appreciation for how some popular traditions began. Combine all of this with updated design, country-inspired collection with a ribbon marker and charm, and you’ve got a perfect gift for bringing a smile to someone’s heart.
How to Be Present in an Absent World: A Leader's Guide to Showing Up, Paying Attention, and Becoming Fully Human
by Daniel MontgomeryExperience the fullness of life that Jesus promises by learning how to engage with the present--even in the increasing busyness of work and family life.Do you ever wonder how long can you keep:grinding out eighty-hour work weeks?putting your marriage on the backburner?treating your employees like cogs in a machine?pushing your life aside before you realize your time is all up?At the heart of this collaborative project is the belief that the pain we experience is the result of absence--living disconnected from our authentic selves and lacking deep, meaningful relationships with others and with God.Daniel Montgomery, the founding pastor of Sojourn Community Church; Kenny Silva, a PhD candidate at Trinity International University; and Eboni Webb, who holds a doctorate of Clinical Psychology, pooled their efforts and expertise to focus on the problem of modern absence and the pain it causes us and those around us.This book is a guide for how to cultivate a self-awareness that empowers you to take ownership and engage in every area of influence. It's arranged into five sections, each focusing on one of the major areas of our lives where many of us struggle with absence:TimePlaceBodyOthersStoryHow to Be Present in an Absent World provides biblical, practical ways to handle the daily pressures of life without denying or escaping the present. Its goal is to help you rediscover what it means to show up for your own life.With interludes that offer a deep dive into the neurobiology of presence as well as principles and exercises that Dr. Webb employs in her clinical practice, Montgomery and his coauthors will equip you with the kind of self-understanding that allows you to realize God's design for human flourishing--whether in your church, in your job, or in your family.
Christology in Mark's Gospel: Four Views (CriticalPoints Series)
by Adam Winn Sandra Huebenthal J. R. Kirk L. W. HurtadoGain Insights on Mark's Christology from Today's Leading ScholarsThe Gospel of Mark, widely assumed to be the earliest narrative of Jesus's life and the least explicit in terms of Christology, has long served as a worktable for the discovery of Christian origins and developing theologies. The past ten years of scholarship have seen an unprecedented shift toward an early, high Christology, the notion that very early in the history of the Jesus movement his followers worshipped him as God. Other studies have challenged this view, arguing that Mark's story is incomplete, intentionally ambiguous, or presents Jesus in entirely human terms.Christology in Mark's Gospel: Four Views brings together key voices in conversation in order to offer a clear entry point into early Christians' understanding of Jesus's identity: Sandra Huebenthal (Suspended Christology), Larry W. Hurtado (Mark's Presentation of Jesus; with rejoinder by Chris Keith), J. R. Daniel Kirk (Narrative Christology of a Suffering King), and Adam Winn (Jesus as the YHWH of Israel in the Gospel of Mark).Each author offers a robust presentation of their position, followed by lively interaction with the other contributors and one "last-word" rejoinder. The significance of this discussion is contextualized by the general editor Anthony Le Donne's introduction and summarized in the conclusion.The CriticalPoints Series offers rigorous and nuanced engagement between today's best scholars for advancing the scholarship of tomorrow. Like its older sibling, the CounterPoints Series, it provides a forum for comparison and critique of different positions, focusing on critical issues in today's Christian scholarship: in biblical studies, in theology, and in philosophy.
Hiring and Firing (The Brian Tracy Success Library)
by Brian TracyHiring and firing are too crucial to get wrong. Eliminate the guesswork in the two most important tasks you face as a manager.Hiring and firing are difficult to get right and potentially costly to get wrong, both for your career and for the business. Hiring & Firing is the indispensable guide you absolutely must have by your side.Business expert Brian Tracy breaks down the simple but powerful strategies you can use to both bring stronger employees on board and weed out those not up to par. By learning to implement these techniques that Tracy can testify firsthand to the effectiveness of, you will make better leadership decisions that positively effect you and the business.In Hiring & Firing, you will be able to:Write appealing and accurate job descriptionsUse the law of three in interviews to find suitable candidatesAsk the right questionsProbe past performanceListen for the questions that indicate interviewees are qualified and seriousProvide clear direction and regular feedbackDe-hire gracefully, and more!At best, hiring and firing are key to improving your team and reaching your goals.Bringing on and letting go of the wrong people wastes company time and money while also reflecting poorly upon you. At worst, it could be crucial for the business in several ways. Hiring & Firing will ensure that you make the right decisions.
2BeCourageous (Living with a Stranger): One family’s open and raw account living in a world of early onset Alzheimer’s and Frontotemporal Dementia
by Heidi A. DeBoerA fairytale romance, a dream western wedding, a relationship built with God first, twins, a boy and girl, what could go wrong? Chet and Heidi had a relationship that could withstand anything, they thought. Little did they know what was lurking in the background for who knows how many years.
Good Tidings of Great Joy: The Complete Story of Christmas from the New King James Version
by Thomas NelsonEngage with the story of Jesus&’ birth in a unique way that&’s sure to become a treasured holiday tradition.His coming went unnoticed by most people, but it was foretold from ages past.His birth wasn&’t announced by royal proclamation, but it was lauded by the angels of heaven.There were no servants to attend Him, but shepherds left their flocks and wise men left their homes to catch a glimpse of His glory.At Christmastime, we gather to celebrate the birth of Jesus, an event that forever changed our world—and the hearts of billions. And there&’s no better way to get in the true Christmas spirit than to immerse yourself in the story of His coming. Good Tidings of Great Joy is the story of the first Christmas as told by the Bible. Every word comes from the New King James Version of the Scriptures, but elements have been arranged to create one unbroken narrative, ideal for reading.Thoughtfully designed, this book is the perfect addition to your holiday traditions. Read it together as a family or cozy up near the fireplace by yourself to reflect on the day that the Son of God left His heavenly throne to be placed in a humble manger.Features:• The complete story of the first Christmas as told in the Old and New Testaments• Full-color illustrated design, ideal for group reading with all ages• Index of verses cited for later study• Six bonus Christmas hymns to enhance family worship• Record section of family readings• Special removable advent calendar included
A Prayer for Every Occasion: A Collection of Inspiration
by Carrie MarrsAre you ever at a loss for words during prayer? God encourages us to approach Him with confidence, yet often we don't know what to say. We wonder if we'll pray the "wrong" way—or we simply have no words at all. A Prayer for Every Occasion inspires readers with prayer prompts, tips on how to pray, and ways to grow a habit of prayer.Organized by occasion and need, this prayer book offers abundant prayer examples to share with others or pray privately, and includes:Prayers for when you&’re sufferingPrayers during a waiting seasonPrayers for when you seek growth and transformationPrayers for weddings, funerals, births, and lossPrayers for graduations, praise, celebrations, and moreIncluding beloved prayers from Scripture as well as historical prayers, this lovely gift book teaches us how to pray with passion and joy. This book is a great gift for just about every occasion--birthdays, Easter, Mother&’s Day, Christmas, a loved one grieving, a friend needing encouragement, or someone achieving a milestone.Written for veteran pray-ers as well as for those of us who find prayer intimidating, A Prayer for Every Occasion provides an overview of the most common elements found in well-known prayers—including the words of Jesus—to help us find new confidence in our prayer lives.