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In this unique Armchair volume, noted church historians Justo and Catherine Gonzalez introduce readers to important early church figures whose teachings were denounced by the church as heresies. Instructional for what they taught and for revealing what the church wished to safeguard and uphold, these "heretics," including Marcion, Arius, Nestorius, and Pelagius, are engagingly presented in their contexts through a clear and accessible text that is...
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"There are some things about God that, were I to stop believing them, my world would change color, my hope would turn sour, and the meaning of my life would be yanked inside out."
In this moving spiritual memoir, finished shortly before his death in December 2002, Lewis Smedes, beloved teacher and bestselling author, takes readers through his own lifelong walk with God.
In “My God and I” Smedes gives voice to both the struggles and the joys...
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"Narcotics detective Liz Burke is too late to save her confidential informant from a professional assassin and narrowly survives the encounter. Now she has no memory of the killer--and she's got a target on her back this Christmas. With homicide detective Oz Kelly's help, Liz will have to survive long enough to unravel a deadly cover-up...or fall victim to a lethal crash."--Amazon.
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Church historians have long known and appreciated Christianity's global history. Until recently, however, introductory textbooks on the history of Christianity focused almost exclusively on Europe and North America. Robert Bruce Mullins's A Short World History of Christianity, by contrast, offers a panoramic picture of the history of Christianity in its Western and non-Western expressions....
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"Walking into Advent can be like walking through the wardrobe."
With its enchanting themes of snow and cold, light and darkness, meals and gifts, temptation and sin, forgiveness and hope-and even an appearance by Father Christmas-C. S. Lewis's The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe fits naturally into the Advent season. As the reader seeks a storied king and anticipates the glorious coming of Christmas, these twenty-eight devotions alternate between...
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A family secret...Could be an unexpected Christmas gift.To escape the small-town gossip around her broken engagement, Kelly Walsh plans to house-sit alone with her therapy dog, Pokey--not spend the holidays with her late sister's ex-boyfriend. But when Alec Wilkins and his daughter arrive on her doorstep, Kelly can't turn them away. Soon the temporary arrangement has Kelly wishing for more. Only, Alec has a secret that could change everything...From...
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"Apocalypse Unveiled: Unraveling the Mysteries of Revelation" is a captivating and enlightening journey into the depths of the Book of Revelation from the Holy Bible. In this groundbreaking exploration, readers are invited to uncover the profound symbolism, timeless messages, and practical applications found within this enigmatic text.The book begins by setting the stage, providing a rich contextual background that helps readers understand the historical,...
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A modern classic, A History of Christian Theology offers a concise yet complete chronicle of the whole of Christian theology, from its background in the history of Israel to the liberation and postliberal theologies of recent years. This updated 30th anniversary edition includes expanded treatments of theological developments at the end of the 20th century, and preliminary ...
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"When widowed schoolteacher Tobit Lapp is injured, he reluctantly agrees he needs Cora Koffman's help. Cora's still upset Tobit got the job at the Amish schoolhouse, but she agrees to teach his class till he's able. As they work together on lessons, a surprising friendship blossoms between them, but Tobit's heart is torn. He's falling for Cora--yet his secret could ruin everything..." -- Page [4] cover.
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"Solomon's Legacy: Wisdom, Power, and Redemption" is a compelling historical fiction novel that delves into the captivating life of King Solomon, an iconic figure from the Bible. Set in ancient Israel, the story follows Solomon's extraordinary journey as he rises to power, demonstrates his legendary wisdom, achieves great feats, and confronts personal challenges that shape his destiny.The narrative begins with a young Solomon, the son of King David,...
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Navy SEAL K-9 handler Beau "Danger" Maddox is at the top of his game-until an op goes south, leaving him physically and mentally scarred. Separated from the Navy, he's determined to requalify as operational and get back in the action so he can take down the deadly South American cartel that killed his team. The last thing he needs is a distraction in the form of a beautiful new neighbor and her dog…
Trafficking survivor Paisley Reyna became a trauma...
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Why Me? Is the story of lost virginity. It's the story of the author having lost her virginity (the true way of life), to society, (conforming to the ways of society), or the ways of this world. It's the story of the author trying to get back the life that was taken from her through ignorance. It's the journey that the author entails after having been raped by society (the values of this world), as opposed to living the life that she should have had...
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There is thing that usually troubles the new in the Lord, that is the wonder working power and they usually are hopeless when it comes to the wonder working power of the Lord. It is a thing often thought to be possessed by church leaders or a few people.The greatest gift is not that we are great but that we are inhabited by God and He is the mark of greatness within us. This book is an emphasis on the need to attribute all the aspects of glory to...
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Swiss theologian Karl Barth traveled to the United States only once during his long career. In 1962, newly retired, he came to visit family and to deliver a series of lectures subsequently published (by Eerdmans) as Evangelical Theology: An Introduction, which remains in print and widely read to this day.
Besides recounting some delightful and poignant biographical details about Barth's two-month journey through the States, the authors of this book...
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We've been building and making things ever since we stumbled out of Paradise. Some of those things are incredible continuations of God's creation, while others are nothing but ambitious catastrophes. We continue making, says Russell Rathbun, but we've lost ourselves in the process.
So how do we find ourselves again-rebuild our connections to each other, the earth, maybe even God? In search of an answer, Rathbun drives cross-country to the Salton...
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World War I changed Karl Barth's theology forever. In this book William Klempa presents for the first time in English thirteen sermons that offer Barth's unique view and commentary on the Great War. Barth saw the war as "a unique time of God,� believing it to represent God's judgment on militarism. The sermons reveal a deep strain of theological wrestling with the war's meaning, as...
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Over the last decade the role of Christianity in the West has come under close, sometimes hostile, scrutiny. During that time, Nick Spencer, Research Director of the Christian think tank Theos, has been at the forefront of the debate, and this book brings together a range of his influential essays, putting forward a well-rounded case for the continuing presence of Christianity in 21st-century public life. They also sound a warning that contemporary...
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Here is the book that will help you climb St. Paul's "eight steps," to attain happiness, holiness, and Heaven. Bestselling author Kevin Vost breaks open St. Paul's life and spirituality through the lens of St. Thomas Aquinas as well as other saintly and noble men and women.
Dr. Kevin Vost reveals hidden treasures such as: why St. Paul is a "four-in-one special"; three intellectual virtues that help us discover important truths; two fundamental senses...
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