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The Fight to Flourish Bible Study Guide: Engaging in the Struggle to Cultivate the Life You Were Born to Live
by Jennie LuskoGod Never Promises It&’s Going to Be Easy, But He Promises He&’ll Always Be There.Just like some plants need darkness to grow, many of us grow stronger in our faith in the dark and difficult times. It is in the sacred space of pain and promise that we begin to flourish. In this six-session video Bible study, Jennie Lusko offers biblical hope in your struggles through personal and vulnerable examples of God not only helping her survive the darkness but thrive in it.Fighting and flourishing are meant to blend together. God can help you make the most out of your struggle because a flourishing life in every season is worth fighting for.Jennie&’s study includes video teaching, group discussion, and space to dig deeper. You&’ll be strengthened in dark times, encouraged where you are, and reminded you never fight alone. A fresh and thriving life is waiting for you.Sessions include:The Fight in the DarkDon&’t Bloom Where You&’re PlantedReady, Set, Live!The Art of Living BeautifullyShake Up Your LifeYou Don&’t Fight AloneDesigned for use with The Fight to Flourish Video Study available on DVD or streaming video, sold separately.
There's Beauty in Your Brokenness: 90 Devotions to Surrender Striving, Live Unburdened, and Find Your Worth in Christ
by Brittany Maher Cassandra SpeerDo you feel that you're not enough? Do you struggle to see your inherent worth just as you are? In this beautiful full-color devotional, the creators of popular online community Her True Worth offer encouragement through Scripture, story, and art to anchor your identity in Christ and to find rest in His presence.No matter how much we strive or work, it can still seem like it's never enough. But that's okay! Our "enough" ultimately has nothing to do with our actions. Our identity is found in God—and Brittany Maher and Cassandra Speer don't toss that phrase around lightly. As these 90 devotions reveal, realizing your inestimable value in God alone is a life-altering, soul-anchoring truth that will change everything about your life—how you feel about yourself, how you spend your time, and how you treat others.As you walk through the pages of this beautiful devotional, Brittany and Cassandra will kindly guide you back to what God intended for your life, showing you through Scripture, meditations, and reflective questions how sin corrupted God's plan, how Christ redeemed it, and how we can live securely in that redemption today. Each entry speaks the truth that you are:Safe, seen, and lovedAlready enough because of your value in ChristPart of a community of women who understand your longing for soul renewalWhole and complete in Christ, even when you feel fragile or overwhelmedIn a world filled with countless counterfeit identities, it's easy to get caught up chasing the wrong things. These devotions feel like sitting down to coffee with a close friend and sharing both the hard and good of what it means to be a woman following Christ, learning together how to grow and rest in the peace and security Jesus offers. These vulnerable invitations for reflection will help you confidently live out your true worth secure in His promises for you.
Fake Evidence: A Look at Evolutionary Evidence for over 90 Years in the Court Cases from Scopes to Kitzmiller
by Ron MillinerFake Evidence examines the scientific evidence offered in evolution-creation court cases from the State of Tennessee v. John Thomas Scopes in 1925 to Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District in 2005. The validity of the different types of evidence is tested against the current ideas in the scientific literature. Much of the evidence offered in the past would not be offered in such a case if held today.The first chapter of the book looks at court evidence in light of the nature of science. Court cases have been decided based on fingerprints, handwriting samples, DNA, etc. only to be overturned later. Why are evolution cases allowed to stand when the evidence used in the trial is no longer valid?The State of Tennessee v. John Thomas Scopes is the first evolution-creation case. It is discussed in chapter two. Because of its well-known attorneys, Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan, it attracted national attention. In this trial, a hoax like the Piltdown Man was offered as evidence for the proof of evolution.Chapter three moves ahead to the 1960s and considers Epperson v. Arkansas that declared laws forbidding the teaching of evolution as unconstitutional. This case is also considered in light of two other court cases decided that decade--Engel v. Vitale that removed state-initiated prayers in the classroom and Abington School District v. Schempp that ruled against a daily Bible reading in school. How were these cases similar?Since evolution had to be taught, efforts were made to have evolution and creation taught side by side. These efforts brought about two court cases--McLean v. Arkansas Board of Education and Edwards v. Aguillard. McLean v. Arkansas Board of Education dealt with an Arkansas law and was decided in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas and was limited to that region. Edwards v. Aquillard was a similar law passed in Louisiana which was appealed all the way to the United States Supreme Court. The justices declared the teaching of scientific creationism was religious teaching and thus unconstitutional.The final case that is examined in this work is Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District. The school board in Dover, Pennsylvania wanted to see its students become aware of intelligent design. A good deal of this case centered on showing that intelligent design is religious teaching so that the judge could rule against it based on the earlier court cases against a religious view being taught in public schools.Fake Evidence closes with a look at some of the view expressed against religion in Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District and the dangers found in those views. The book also contains several appendices, including one on &“The Fruits of Evolution.&”
Living Out the Message of Christ: A Recovery Program Based on Eight Principles from the Beatitudes (Celebrate Recovery)
by John Baker Johnny BakerCelebrate Recovery introduces The Journey Continues—four new participant's guides designed as a revolutionary, new second step study curriculum. This step study is taken after completing The Journey Begins (Participant Guides 1-4). In the seven lessons in Guide 8: Living Out the Message of Christ, you will experience Christ-centered and biblically based studies filled with brand new acrostics, deeper questions, and more helpful Bible verses. The content in Guide 8 will focus on a deeper study of the final two principles on the road to recovery:Reserve a daily time with God for self-examination. Bible reading and prayer in order to know God and his will for my life and to gain the power to follow his will.Yield myself to God to be used to bring this Good News to others, both by my example and by my words. "Happy are those who are persecuted because they do what God requires" (Matthew 5:10).By working through the lessons and exercises found in each of the four participant's guides of The Journey Continues, you will find a deeper sense of true peace and serenity, continue to restore and develop stronger relationships with others and with God, and find deeper freedom from life's hurts, hang-ups, and habits.
100 Devotions for the Single Mom: Words of Hope and Encouragement (A 100-Day Devotional)
by ZondervanDeepen your faith and find encouragement during life's ups and downs.Are you a single mom? You are a superhero doing everyone's job and then some. You need a devotional that understands what you're experiencing, affirms your value and points you to God's Word for wisdom and strength.100 Devotions for the Single Mom invites you on a journey that brings you peace and deepens your faith while speaking to relevant topics such as raising children, self-care, empathy, sympathy, balance, maintaining hope, and getting rest. Inside this beautiful devotional you'll find:100 Bible-based devotionsColorfully-designed interiorsA presentation page offering space to write a personal note for gifting Each day includes:A relevant Bible verseInspirational devotionA personalized prayerJournaling lines to express your thoughts This 100-day devotional will remind single moms that they're loved by their friends, family and most importantly God. This devotional makes an encouraging gift for family, friends or yourself, and is the perfect for Mother's Day, the holidays, or as a just because gift.Check out the other mom-inspired devotionals in the collection, including:100 Devotions for the Working Mom100 Devotions for the Stay-at-Home Mom
The Open Table Participant's Guide, Vol. 1: An Invitation to Know God
by Donald MillerThe Open Table introduces believers and nonbelievers to the person and deity of Christ in a new and refreshing way. There are many people who argue God doesn’t exist and many who argue God does. Still, millions know that, all arguments aside, what they feel in their souls is a need for God. To some, the idea of searching for God sounds as ridiculous as chasing a leprechaun to get his pot of gold. And yet few go looking for a leprechaun, while millions go on looking for God. At the heart of the Christian story—the story at the heart of The Open Table—is this basic idea: God shows up in the lives of people who search for Him. The Open Table DVD uses state of the art video and the power of personal testimony to put God in front of anyone who has yet to meet Him. The Open Table Participant’s Guide is there for those whose interest is sparked and who want to dig deeper. In the unique and relevant voice of Don Miller, The Open Table introduces people to the person and deity of Christ, and everyone is invited to the table.
Jesus through Medieval Eyes: Beholding Christ with the Artists, Mystics, and Theologians of the Middle Ages
by Grace HammanJesus through Medieval Eyes will take you on an exploration of medieval representations of Jesus in theology and literature.Who is Jesus? What is he like? And who am I, encountering Jesus? These questions were just as important to Christians in the Middle Ages as they are today.And yet—as C.S. Lewis noted—the modern church tends to forget that people of different cultures and times also thought carefully about who Jesus was; and sometimes their ideas and emphases were different.Medievalist scholar Grace Hamman believes that we can deepen our understanding and adoration of Christ by looking to the Christians of the Middle Ages. Medieval Europeans were also suffering through pandemics, dealing with political and ecclesial corruption and instability, and reckoning with gender, money, and power. But their concerns and imaginations are unlike ours. Their ideas, narratives, and art about Jesus open up paradoxically fresh and ancient ways to approach and adore Christ—and to reveal where our own cultural ideals about the Messiah fall short.Medieval representations of Jesus span from the familiar—like Jesus as the Judge at the End of Days, or Jesus as the Lover of the Song of Songs—to the more unusual, like Jesus as Our Mother. Through the words of medieval people like Julian of Norwich, St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Margery Kempe, and St. Thomas Aquinas, we meet these faces of Jesus and find renewed ways to love the Savior, in the words of St. Augustine, that "beauty so ancient and so new."
NIV, A Guided Tour of the Bible: The Question and Answer Bible
by ZondervanThis unique Zondervan Bible Extract offers daily readings consisting of 180 selected passages, including at least one chapter from each of the Bible’s 66 books. You can read both the chapter and its accompanying question-based notes that clarify the meaning of the Bible text in 15 minutes per day.With a few exceptions, the Biblical material appears in chronological order. You will read the psalms attributed to David as you read about David’s life. You will read the prophets along with their background history. Portions from the Gospels, too, are interspersed, giving a composite picture of Jesus’ life on earth; Paul’s letters are scattered throughout the record of Jesus’ life.
unReceptive: A Better Way to Sell, Lead, and Influence
by Tom StanfillReceptivity of your audience is far more important than the power of your message. Learn how making this simple change in focuscan make all the difference in your ability to influence and succeed in the world of sales. In this groundbreaking new guide, ASLAN co-founder and CEO Tom Stanfill shares his proven methodology, road-tested over decades by hundreds of thousands of sales professionals, workshop participants, and industry experts, on how to convert even the most disinterested prospects and customers. unReceptive will show you how to:Eliminate resistance and make selling easy and enjoyable, while experiencing a deeper sense of purpose.Overcome the five receptivity barriers – the customer&’s perception of you, opening a &“closed&” door, uncovering the unfiltered truth, changing beliefs, and motivating the customer to take action.Adopt the tested and true operating system used by the most persuasive and influential people. When you shift the focus from crafting the perfect message to creating receptivity, you flip the entire art of selling on its head and form lasting relationships that set you and your customers up for lasting success.
Goal Setting: How to Create an Action Plan and Achieve Your Goals (The\worksmart Ser. #0)
by Michael Dobson Susan B. WILSONWhy is it that some people consistently seem to get more done than others? The answer is that they know how to set specific, achievable goals for themselves...and then follow through on them.This revised and updated edition of Goal Setting features worksheets, quizzes, and other practical tools, giving you powerful techniques you can use to set a goal, make a plan, and acquire the resources and power necessary to achieve your objective.The book shows you how to:act upon their objectives in a precise, targeted wayrecognize obstacles and overcome thembecome more assertivechange counterproductive behaviorestablish prioritiesmake the most of their timeAchieving goals takes hard work and discipline. This expanded edition of Goal Setting gives you the tools and techniques to accomplish anything.
Nelson's Annual Preacher's Sourcebook, Volume 1
by Kent Spann David A. WheelerPreach great sermons and plan innovative worship services with the newest edition of Nelson’s Annual Preacher’s Sourcebook. Nelson’s Annual Preacher’s Sourcebook, Volume 1 is the same sermon planner you have come to depend on for over ten years with a new topical focus. Outstanding pastors provide an entire year's worth of preaching and worship resources for every Sunday. With an emphasis on the family, sermon series on the names of God, and special sermons for holidays, preachers can a plan a full year of services! Look for a new volume every fall. Features include: Sermons, creative outlines, illustrations, and quotes for every Sunday of the year Worship helps, including hymns, prayers, and Scripture texts Inspirational thoughts and preaching techniques Sermons for special occasions and holidays
Experiencing Forgiveness: Enjoy The Peace That Comes From Giving And Receiving It (Life Principles Study Series)
by Charles F. StanleyGod wants you to experience complete forgiveness and the freedom to embrace all of the blessings, challenges, and joys that He has for you-now and in your future. Unfortunately, many live in bondage to guilt and unforgiveness that stifles their ability to love and receive love. In Experiencing Forgiveness, Charles Stanley identifies the components of forgiveness and teaches you to forgive others, to accept God's forgiveness of your sins, and to find the freedom and blessings of a full, abundant life. The Life Principles Study Guides are perfect companions to Dr. Stanley's Life Principles Bible or for use on their own. They are a unique approach to Bible study, incorporating biblical truth, personal insights, emotional responses, and a call to action. Whether you use a study in a group or as an individual, it will help you get in touch with the Bible, God, and yourself.
3: The Numbers of Hope
by Max Lucado*Entirely rewritten and re-filmed for a more focused and deeply personal study of the most-loved verse in the Bible—John 3:16.In this updated classic Bible study (video streaming included), bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado pulls back the curtain on his favorite Bible passage to move you to a profound awareness of God's limitless love, His incalculable sacrifice, and the certainty of His offer of eternal life."For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." This passage is a twenty-six-word parade of hope. A verse brief enough to write on a napkin or memorize in a moment...and solid enough to weather 2,000 years of storms and questions.With deeply personal accounts of the way this verse shaped Max's own faith journey, this study will reveal the gospel story surrounding the promise and unpack God's plan of restoration from the human problems of sin and death. If you know nothing about the Bible, the promise of John 3:16 is where to start.It's time to live as if you've been "born again", as if you've already been redeemed. It's time to live into the promise, to trust it—so much that this message of God's unending love overflows from you to the world.This video study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:The study guide itself—with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a leader's guide.An individual access code to stream all five video sessions online (DVD also available separately).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.
Why Is Christianity So Hard?
by Michael F. AnnanieChristianity is hard. Having faith today is difficult at best. Our faith will be tested by God, Satan, society, our loved ones and ourselves. Why is the gate narrow? Why do we need to share in the sufferings of Christ? Why is evil in the world? Why did you give us free will to choose? Why is the message of the Gospel foolishness to most people? Doesn&’t God want all to come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Why is it so hard for us to believe you? Frustrated with the struggles to maintain his faith, the author works through some of the hard questions that Christians will be asked and may have asked themselves.God works through the least likely to accomplish His purpose and will. Written by a soldier for Christ, this book organizes biblical truths to enable the reader to formulate their own beliefs based on the word of God. After years of seeking God through studying, attending and leading classes, the author presents what the Bible says about key issues in the believers walk of faith.&“For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith&” (1 John 5:4 NKJV).
Drama, Skits, and Sketches 2 (The Ideas Library)
by Youth SpecialtiesHere are 62 brand-new, youth-group-tested scripts you can use to introduce a topic with flair . . . To retell a Bible story with humor . . . To apply your lessons with poignancy. And they're flexible, too -- have fun with them as informal, no-prep reader's theater, or rehearse them seriously for polished performances. - Scripture Sketches . . . Don't despair if your students can't tell the difference between Beelzebub and Barnabas -- the Bible will be brought to life for them as they act out scriptural episodes, stories, and passages. (And on page 6 is an index to all this book's scripts by Bible reference. Teaching the Prodigal Son? 1 Corinthians? Exodus? We've got a script for you!) - Contemporary Sketches . . . Off with the togas, on with the tank tops. Here are right-now, real-life scripts for everything from event announcements (that you can tailor to your own events) to dealing with emotional scars. Thanks to the topical index on page 7, you can zip right to the script that fits your meeting. - TV Takeoffs . . . In a TV world of talk shows and sitcoms, sketches based on TV shows always kick off lively discussions. Since all these scripts are also humorous, they're great as openers at camps and conferences, too. - Monologues . . . Does your youth group's dramatic talent reside in only one or two students? Or do you want to raise interest in starting a drama ministry? A monologue is your ticket -- one-person scripts that require little or no costumes or props, yet can be as powerful as a three-act play. - To the Tune of CCM (And More) . . . Take the music many of your students listen to, and use it for dramatic purposes! These scripts each use a song by a Christian artist (or a song whose lyrics encourage or challenge Christians).
Morning Musings: Weekly Encouragement for the Educator’s Soul
by Stacey ReedWith school violence, insufficient resources, overcrowded classrooms, and inadequate pay, educators encounter a variety of challenges that can potentially pollute their souls. If allowed, such pollution can interfere with their efforts to teach, lead, and serve their students.When faced with intense challenges, educators will need power to encourage themselves and continue in the charge set before them. A Christian educator and professor, Stacey offers educators weekly encouragement to maintain a cleansed soul and teach with the purest of heart, intention, and divine guidance.Morning Musings offers educators:36 weekly musings--one for each week in a semester--that includes a Scriptural Reading, Weekly Teaching, Weekly Application, and Reflection.Relevant biblical strategies to re-invigorate their soul by cultivating a relationship with Jesus Christ.Relevant biblical strategies to fulfill their duties of teaching, serving, and leading with divine guidance.Relevant biblical strategies to transform their lives, so they can transform the lives of their students.As you read and meditate, let each musing encourage, strengthen, and renew your soul as you prepare to teach, lead, and serve.
Karl Barth's Church Dogmatics for Everyone, Volume 2---The Doctrine of God: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners and Pros (Karl Barth’s Church Dogmatics for Everyone)
by Marty FolsomA Guided Tour of One of the Greatest Theological Works of the Twentieth CenturyKarl Barth's?Church Dogmatics?is considered by many to be the most important theological work of the twentieth century. For many people, reading it and understanding its arguments is a lifelong goal. Its enormous size, at over 12,000 pages (in English translations) and enough print volumes to fill an entire shelf, make reading it a daunting prospect.Karl Barth's Church Dogmatics for Everyone, Volume 2--The Doctrine of God helps bridge the gap for Karl Barth readers from beginners to professionals by offering an introduction to Barth's theology and thought like no other. User-friendly and creative, this guide helps readers get the gist, significance, and relevance of what Barth intended for the church... to restore the focus of theology and revitalize the practices of the church.Each section contains insights for pastors, new theologians, professionals, and ordinary people including:Summaries of the sectionContextual considerationsAnd other visually informative features that reinforce the main points of the Barth's thought In addition, each volume features the voices of authors from different academic disciplines who contribute brief reflections on the value of Church Dogmatics for creative discovery in their disciplines. Volume 2 reflections include:Chris Tilling (biblical studies)David Guretzki (systematic theology)Earl Palmer (pastors)Wyatt Houtz (ordinary people)Andrew Howie (mental health)James Houston (spiritual formation)Ross Hastings (science)Jeremy Begbie (the arts)Whether you are just discovering Barth or want a fresh look at his magnum opus, this series invites you to an enjoyable and insightful journey into the Church Dogmatics.
Slow Down, Sell Faster!: Understand Your Customer's Buying Process and Maximize Your Sales
by Kevin DavisFaster sales pitches won&’t lead to faster sales. The key to speeding up the sales process is to actually slow down and get in sync with your customer&’s buying process.The biggest mistake salespeople make in their careers is equating a faster pitch with a faster close. Sales guru Kevin Davis shows you how to slow down and focus on the customer buying process, so they can identify and quantify customers&’ real needs--and adapt their sales pitches accordingly.In Slow Down, Sell Faster!, you&’ll learn how to:Match your sales behaviors to your customers&’ needs throughout the buying processGet more appointments by using a problem-focused approachCombat your most lethal competitor: customer complacencyUse probing questions to diagnose small problems that point to bigger needsMaster the complicated politics of complex salesOvercome common selling dilemmasDavis introduces a simple yet powerful method for buyer-focused selling that is practical, repeatable, and easily customizable. This buyer-focused approach extends to proposals and presentations, loyalty, retention, and, of course, cultivating more business.Packed with examples from the author's extensive experience and detailed research on customer buying patterns, Slow Down, Sell Faster! offers an alternative to traditional selling that leads to increased sales--and happier customers.
Captain Smith: The Jungle at War
by MJ WeberCaptain SmithA story of a man&’s identity being found not by what was but is to come, as past fears are replaced by courage to act against what was once hidden. He begins to make a dramatic transformation, due to his new-found faith in God. But can a man&’s life truly be transformed for the better? And does one&’s past simply become erased? Can a man truly live again? These answers can only be found in the book written by the author of salvation.As for the contents of the novel, a fictional series of events set prior the second world war, where a man whose past, not yet fully explained, is shaken into a duty of finding answers. Concerning lost treasures and a plan for expedition, only to find a treasure, he had been avoiding, yet to become the hope that strengthens him and sharpens understanding. As he and new-found allies are given the courage to fight back against Nazi suppression, despite all odds. As the race is on, to come to other&’s aid and attempt to find treasures long hidden, taking a stand in faith. Find the war waging within men&’s hearts to be a far greater threat then the war itself. As new-found allies to express their concerns for the ever-growing threat and evil being carried out, by their and other&’s oppressors. As confidence is not simply found in the world, nor courage to act, but by hope found in Christ. As soldiers and civilians&’ morals standards are questioned by the soon coming storm.
More Time for You: A Powerful System to Organize Your Work and Get Things Done
by Rosemary Tator Alesia LATSONIn this step-by-step guide, authors Rosemary Tator and Alesia Latson unpack the things that lead people to feeling burnt out and unfulfilled in their lives and careers and offer a solution to getting more of the thing they really want--time for themselves! Employing a healthy mix of upbeat encouragements and get-to-it messages, they offer a proven, practical approach for prioritizing, achieving goals, reducing stress, and increasing your capacity to do what matters most. More Time for You does this by explaining how to take advantage of today’s most versatile and effective productivity enhancers--mobile devices, online tools, and calendar software--to get things done with ease and efficiency. You’ll learn how to make better, faster decisions based on your priorities; tame your inbox with easy and efficient email triage techniques; set up a calendar management and reminder system; handle distractions and interruptions; lose that nagging sense you are forgetting something; and maximize the benefits (and minimize the time sink) of social media. Complete with helpful illustrations and the authors’ actionable tips, More Time for You teaches readers how to get organized and make life happen--so they have more time to live it!
The Women of the Bible Speak Workbook: The Wisdom of 16 Women and Their Lessons for Today
by Shannon BreamGOD CAN MEET YOUR NEEDS AS HE DID FOR WOMEN OF THE BIBLEWomen are central to some of the most critical events, powerful encounters, and transformative moments in the Bible. They change the course of history. These extraordinary women rose above because God was their refuge, and now you can join them.Based on the #1 New York Times bestseller, The Women of the Bible Speak, this workbook connects the stories of old to each of our modern experiences. In these 16 lessons, you&’ll be challenged to consider the parallels between each woman&’s story and your own. You&’ll reflect on how God worked in their lives and uncover how He&’s working in yours, today.Each lesson in the workbook will take you through these exercises:REFLECT invites you to read key moments of each woman&’s life in the Bible and connect with her story.CONNECT asks you to consider how God in the Old Testament or Jesus in the New Testament responds to each woman and what this discloses about His character and how He responds to you.REVEAL provides an opportunity to identify specific character traits, responses to God, and acts of faith, as well as your similar traits, responses, and acts of faith.PRAY asks you to prayerfully consider how the woman&’s story ties into the work God is doing in your life right now.BONUS SECTIONS: PAIRS where you&’ll be asked to consider the women in pairs, finding the commonalities in their callings and challenges. Some of the women knew one another. Others were connected simply by a thread of common purpose, one that becomes clearer by studying the women side by side.Lessons include:SarahHagarRachelLeahTamarRuthDeborahJaelHannahMiriamEstherRahabMaryMarthaMary, Mother of JesusMary Magdalene
The Lord Is My Courage: Stepping Through the Shadows of Fear Toward the Voice of Love
by K.J. RamseyWalking through Psalm 23 phrase by phrase, therapist and author K.J. Ramsey explores the landscape of our fear, trauma, and faith. When she stepped through her own wilderness of spiritual abuse and religious trauma, K.J. discovered that courage is not the absence of anxiety but the practice of trusting we will be held and loved no matter what.How can we cultivate courage when fear overshadows our lives? How do we hear the Voice of Love when hate and harm shout loud? This book offers an honest path to finding that there is still a Good Shepherd who is always following you. Braiding contemplative storytelling, theological reflection, and practical neuroscience, Ramsey reveals a route into connection and joy that begins right where you are.The Lord is My Courage is for the deconstructing and the dreamers, the afraid and the amazed, for those whose fear has not been fully shepherded but who can't seem to stop listening for their Good Shepherd's Voice.
Beautifully Broken: From the Horizon Home Series
by Samantha Baily&“The reason I left the place I did is to find a home. But I also had no freedom there, and I value my liberty. I&’ll not let you tell me what to do.&”Etta Alby is determined never to let anyone tell her what to do again. She&’s already spent her entire life being pushed around by her cruel, heartless great-aunt Gertrude Badger.But not anymore.Now the girl is on her way to Calico, a silver mining town in the Mojave desert. Little does Etta know that she may have to let down her guard and learn to trust others if she wants to thrive. Along the way to Calico, she meets Timere, a young man whose destination is the same as hers. Soon becoming friends, the two team up and head for Calico. With a determined spirit and a gift with horses, Etta is sure she has a chance to live her own life. But things don&’t always go as planned.
The God Who Provides: 100 Bible Verses for Financial Wisdom
by ZondervanWith so many financial pressures and responsibilities, it can be challenging to know how to follow God's principles for managing money. Yet stewarding our finances is a significant part of seeking God's peace in every area of our lives. The God Who Provides: 100 Bible Verses for Financial Wisdom gives priceless insight and inspiration on finance management—including saving, budgeting, giving, debt, investing, and planning for the future.Whether you're looking to align your bank account with God&’s principles or facing financial anxiety, this book will assure you that you're never alone on this journey. Each Bible verse is paired with:a prayeran encouraging devotion to lead you into deeper dependence on God and to help you apply biblical money practices to your life todayThis is a thoughtful gift for:the holidays or high school and college graduationsengagements, weddings, and first-time homeownersthose who may have gone through a financial overhaul or are starting freshFor readers who find themselves facing financial struggles or for those who simply want to align their bank accounts with God's principles, The God Who Provides is a reminder that they're never alone on the journey toward discovering God's peace and provision. Reflect on biblical principles, reset your finances, and discover God's peace and provision.
America's Religious History: Faith, Politics, and the Shaping of a Nation
by Thomas S. KiddReligion, race, and American history.America's Religious History is an up-to-date, narrative-based introduction to the unique role of faith in American history. Moving beyond present-day polemics to understand the challenges and nuances of our religious past, leading historian Thomas S. Kidd interweaves religious history and key events from the larger story of American history, including:The Great AwakeningThe American RevolutionSlavery and the Civil WarCivil rights and church-state controversyImmigration, religious diversity, and the culture warsUseful for both classroom and personal study, America's Religious History provides a balanced, authoritative assessment of how faith has shaped American life and politics.