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Crossing The Waters: Following Jesus Through The Storms, The Fish, The Doubt, And The Seas, Leslie (Leyland) Fields Oct 2016

Crossing The Waters: Following Jesus Through The Storms, The Fish, The Doubt, And The Seas, Leslie (Leyland) Fields

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The gospels are dramatic, wild, and wet―set in a rich maritime culture on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. Jesus’ first disciples were ragtag fishermen, and Jesus’ messages and miracles teem with water, fish, fishermen, net-breaking catches, sea crossings, boat-sinking storms, and even a walk on water. Because this world is foreign and distant to us, we’ve missed much about the disciples’ experiences and about following Jesus―until now. Leslie Leyland Fields―a well-known writer, respected biblical exegete, and longtime Alaskan fisherwoman―crosses the waters of time and culture to take us out on the Sea of Galilee, through a rugged season …


10 Leadership Maneuvers: A General's Guide To Serving And Leading, Loren M. Reno Jul 2015

10 Leadership Maneuvers: A General's Guide To Serving And Leading, Loren M. Reno

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The best leadership skills are Bible-based, and they work.

Three-star general Loren Reno practiced leadership at the highest levels in the US military. In 10 Leadership Maneuvers, Reno shares the skills that brought him success in small and large organizations, at junior and senior positions, in times of prosperity, and in times of challenge. In this personal and highly practical resource, Reno uses stories from his experience as a leader to illustrate the 10 maneuvers successful leaders use. More than a checklist or menu, these invaluable skills are useful for the aspiring leader and for those who want to …


I Believe: The Meaning Of Christmas And The Baby Who Started It All, Joanne (Willett) Simmons Sep 2012

I Believe: The Meaning Of Christmas And The Baby Who Started It All, Joanne (Willett) Simmons

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Christmas is a time for hope, for celebrations, for reflecting on the things that matter most, and for worshiping the Baby who would become the Savior. I Believe: The Meaning of Christmas and the Baby Who Started it All is a simple devotional of faith-building topics that surround the Christmas season. Covering themes like Old Testament prophecy, the nativity, celebrations from around the world, carols, and today’s Christmas traditions, I Believe has something for everyone. Great for personal use, family devotions, or as thoughtful holiday gifts.


Six Ways To Keep The "Good" In Your Boy: Guiding Your Son From His Tweens To His Teens, Dannah (Barker) Gresh Jan 2012

Six Ways To Keep The "Good" In Your Boy: Guiding Your Son From His Tweens To His Teens, Dannah (Barker) Gresh

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When bestselling author Dannah Gresh was body-slammed by her 12-year-old son, she was hit with reality: raising a boy is a whole new ballgame! A boy's relationship with his mom during the formative age between 8 and 12 is vital to his future well-being. So how can moms teach sons to be honest, confident, and respectful when the world and situations encourage them to make bad decisions and grow up too fast? Dannah's practical experience and research, along with advice from her husband, Bob Gresh, provide a mom with six proactive ways to help her son: honor his body in …


Christ Alone: An Evangelical Response To Rob Bell's "Love Wins", Michael E. Wittmer Jan 2011

Christ Alone: An Evangelical Response To Rob Bell's "Love Wins", Michael E. Wittmer

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In this highly readable and wonderfully engaging response to Rob Bell's New York Times best seller Love Wins, Michael Wittmer examines Bell's claims about "heaven, hell, and the fate of every person who ever lived" in the light of the Bible and historic Christian doctrine. Wittmer writes in the introduction, "I respect Rob Bell. He wrote Love Wins to start a dialogue about the most important issues of our faith, and Christ Alone is my attempt as an evangelical to join that conversation." Study materials are available at the publisher's and author's websites.

[Rob Bell] gave us a wake-up …


Six Ways To Keep The "Little" In Your Girl: Guiding Your Daughter From Her Tweens To Her Teens, Dannah (Barker) Gresh Jan 2010

Six Ways To Keep The "Little" In Your Girl: Guiding Your Daughter From Her Tweens To Her Teens, Dannah (Barker) Gresh

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Bestselling author, speaker, and founder of the Secret Keeper Girl conferences, Dannah Gresh shares with moms the secret to helping today's girls grow up confident, grace-filled, and strong in their faith. Studies show that the foundation for an emotionally healthy teen girl is built between the ages of 8-12 and that a good relationship with mom is one of the most important factors. So when the world wants girls to grow up too fast, how does a mother help her young daughter navigate the stormy waters of boy-craziness, modesty and body image, media, Internet safety, and more? With a warm, …


8 Great Dates For Moms And Daughters, Dannah (Barker) Gresh Jan 2010

8 Great Dates For Moms And Daughters, Dannah (Barker) Gresh

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With all the pressures and influences of today's world, Christian moms worry about their little girls and how they will grow up. Quality time between a mom and a daughter can be the greatest protection against the world's pressures to make a girl mature too quickly. Knowing this, Dannah Gresh, popular speaker and founder of the Secret Keeper Girl conferences, has developed a host of dating ideas to help moms invest the time needed to deeply connect with their daughters. 8 Great Dates includes fun mother-daughter get-togethers, perfect one-on-one or for a small group of moms and their energetic 8-12 …


Faith Of Our Fathers: A Study Of The Nicene Creed, L. Charles Jackson Jan 2007

Faith Of Our Fathers: A Study Of The Nicene Creed, L. Charles Jackson

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It's not whether you have a creed or not, just which.

"No creed but Christ." This claim tries to remove the mess of doctrinal controversy. After all, doesn't everyone know that "doctrine divides"? But would avoiding creeds and confessions really clear away confusion? What do you believe about Jesus? Was he really God? The answers to these important questions make a creed, even if it's poorly worded or false. Creeds are unavoidable.

As the church's first "official" ecumenical creed, the Nicene Creed has protected and shaped the life of God's people for centuries. L. Charles Jackson's popular study walks readers …


Beyond Da Vinci: The True Bride Of Christ, John Ingram Jan 2006

Beyond Da Vinci: The True Bride Of Christ, John Ingram

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The History of mankind is very cyclical. How often has it been said, "history repeats itself". Since time immemorial a repetitive theme in the human drama is Gnosticism, a teaching that special hidden knowledge leads to spiritual enlightenment. Gnostic myths have also focused on the sexual union of gods or goddesses with humans. The recent furor over the fictional novel and movie, The Da Vinci Code, has once again challenged the authenticity of the Christian Gospel, and brought new focus on Gnostic myths. Readers and movie-goers are encouraged to accept the dubious writings of "lost gospels" and reject the …


What Are You Thinking?: The Stuff Of Wisdom In A Postmodern World, John Ingram Jan 2006

What Are You Thinking?: The Stuff Of Wisdom In A Postmodern World, John Ingram

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Have you sometimes uttered the phrase, "What am I thinking?" when you have done or said something foolish or embarrassing? Are you thinking all the time or are some thoughts blocked because they are too painful? Is thinking passe' in this postmodern world?

What Are You Thinking? deals with the lack of focus and understanding of our thoughts. Thinking is not just an added feature of an evolutionary process; it is unique in the human psyche. Contrary to present day skepticism regarding life and the universe absolute truth exists and we can come to know the one who is the …


They Were Single Too: 8 Biblical Role Models, David M. Hoffeditz Jan 2005

They Were Single Too: 8 Biblical Role Models, David M. Hoffeditz

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The Bible holds many examples of adult singles—including Paul, John the Baptist, and Anna—who lived godly, Christ-honoring lives. Through their examples, author David Hoffeditz leads the way to spiritual freedom in the midst of living single today.


The Trouble With Jesus, Joseph M. Stowell Jan 2003

The Trouble With Jesus, Joseph M. Stowell

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We are turning back to God in great numbers, more than any other modern nation. But attending church and listening to sermons and Scripture can become a superficial exercise. Eventually we realize that we are not satisfied, and that our hearts hunger for a closer walk with Him. When your customers come seeking that greater understanding, be ready with Moody titles that will reveal biblical truths and lead to discussion and understanding.


Christian Liberty: Living For God In A Changing Culture, Rex M. Rogers Jan 2003

Christian Liberty: Living For God In A Changing Culture, Rex M. Rogers

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Seducing America: Is Gambling A Good Bet?, Rex M. Rogers Jan 1997

Seducing America: Is Gambling A Good Bet?, Rex M. Rogers

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In Seducing America, Rex Rogers stirs Christians into action with heart wrenching true stories of lives destroyed by the "acceptable addiction" of gambling. He provides a biblical analysis and hard-hitting look at legalized gambling's effects on America's social, cultural, and political welfare.


Where Do I Go From Here?: A Handbook For New Believers, Dave Branon Jan 1993

Where Do I Go From Here?: A Handbook For New Believers, Dave Branon

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Salvation is only the first step in a new Christian's life journey. What comes next? Dave Branon's user-friendly guidebook helps new Christians feel welcome and useful in God's family, and helps them grow in their new found faith.