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"A major new work by the New York Times bestselling author, arguing that the answer to bad religion is true faith that will help re-found democracy It is time says Jim Wallis, to call out genuine faith-specifically the "Christian" in White Christian Nationalism-inviting all who can be persuaded to reject and help dismantle a false gospel that propagates white supremacy and autocracy. We need-to raise up the faith of all of us, and help those who are...
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What do I do when I don’t know what to do? Have you ever found yourself in an unexpected season? Struggling with fear, uncertainty, and an unknown future? And thinking to yourself (and saying to God): This is not what I signed up for. From counselor and Bible teacher Nicole Unice comes a book for when you feel scared, helpless, and in over your head. In Not What I Signed Up For, Nicole takes us on a journey through the biblical story of Joseph—thirteen...
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"Greater love has no one than this: that he lay down his life for his friends. -John 15:13 Our culture idolizes romance and the love of parents for their children. But Jesus said there was no greater love than sacrificial friendship love. What's more, He issued a command to live into this kind of love. Christian friendship isn't just a nice-to-have. It's vital. But it's also dangerous. Friends can pull us up when we're knocked down, embrace us with...
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This accessible resource on the Presbyterian ruling elder is especially designed for those considering becoming ruling elders and those who have been elected to this ordered ministry. It explains the meaning of the term "ruling elder� and the qualifications and duties of this ministry. The book goes on to explore the relationship of ruling elders to other elders, the role of the ruling elder on session and in the presbytery, and the relationships...
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In this highly useful book, Earl S. Johnson, Jr. explores the role of the deacon in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The author explains the freedom for churches to define the roles of deacons while also supplying many helpful suggestions. Johnson examines the ministry as it is described in sections of the Book of Order and analyzes how the word "deacon" is used in Scripture. In addition, Johnson provides historical information regarding the inclusion...
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Get the Summary of Collin Hansen's Timothy Keller in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. The book "Timothy Keller" by Collin Hansen provides an in-depth look at the life and ministry of Tim Keller, from his family's historical roots and upbringing to his transformative work as a pastor and author. It traces Keller's early life in Pennsylvania, his academic and spiritual development at Bucknell University, and his exposure...
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The genesis for this book/The Christian Faith began over 30 years ago when an extensive study and review of Christianity and it's core teachings began as a simple quest to know what it means to be a Christian, and what are the essential truths and doctrines of orthodox Christianity. This proved to be a tedious and lengthy journey that meant hundreds of hours researching and examining key words and scriptures in the Bible (both Catholic & Protestant)...
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Can answers to the biggest questions in life be found? Today there are many who are unsure whether there is a creator God, are uncertain about religion and yet instinctively feel that their life has a purpose and that values such as love, truth, honesty, beauty, logic and kindness are real. This book has been written to help such people make sense of their existence and to indicate the types of evidence available to help people find a strong rational...
10) An Adult Christ at Christmas: Essays on the Three Biblical Christmas Stories - Matthew 2 and Luke 2
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In this digest of his longer work, The Birth of the Messiah, Father Brown puts the adult Christ back into Christmas, treating the infancy narratives of Matthew and Luke as the entire Gospel story in miniature.
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In his classic work, life-long Presbyterian and former pastor Jim Angell tells what it means to be a Presbyterian. This readable, accessible book is divided into six parts--key ideas, commitment, witness, order, discipline, and covenant--and includes a handy glossary to commonly used Presbyterian terms. Now updated with the most recent statistics and polity information, this is an ideal book to give to new members, confirmation students, and inquirers...
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Heather Taylor Johnson's poetry captures the immediacy of a crisp Rocky Mountains landscape and the moments of intimacy we wish we could freeze-frame. This is a celebration of clean air, snow and sunflowers, and a home divided between two continents, but it's mostly about the vibrancy and transforming power of love.
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Amethysts and Emeralds is a selection of Daniel King's award-winning poetry, much of which has been published in journals around the world. The poems embrace a wide variety of forms, from free verse to sonnet, roundel, villanelle, and sestina. Thematically, too, the poems are very varied, ranging from the realist "Head in the Sand", published in the prestigious London Magazine, to a song lyric from Shadows of 1876: The Wild Birds have Returned, a...
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In this insightful book, Donald K. McKim explores the basic tenets of Presbyterian theology and doctrine, from their beginnings to their meaning for the church today. Throughout McKim emphasizes the how Presbyterian history can inform current and future challenges. Without prescribing solutions to contemporary challenges, McKim's six brief chapters provide the foundation for broadening and strengthening a Presbyterian faith the lives today. Each chapter...
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The Greatest Story Ever Told - Joseph J Randazzo Executive Producer, Director and Writer has spent over 50 years in research and study on "The Jesus of Nazareth Subject Matter" of foretold prophecy, the life and teaching of Jesus, the Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus and the supernatural miraculous spiritual ability of Jesus witness by thousands. The Holy Scriptures contain over 300 prophecies about foretelling for centuries of a future Messiah,...
17) After Vatican II
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Since the closing of Vatican II (1962-1965) nearly fifty years ago, several multivolume studies have detailed how the bishops at the council debated successive drafts and finally approved the sixteen documents published as the proceedings of the council. However, opinions vary, sometimes sharply, about the implications of Vatican II. This volume explores the major flashpoints.
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In a lifetime of diverse careers, Canadian Fred Madryga has worked as a logger, in an abattoir, as a roofing kettle, tin basher, a university lecturer and a psychologist in private psychological practice with sexual offenders.
His literary essays demonstrate a keen eye for detail and insights into diverse personalities as well as a capacity for self-reflection and personal growth through a wide range of experience and openness to the world around...
19) Shadow Patterns
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Shadow Patterns spans two continents and a lifetime of hopes, fears, laughter, regrets, joys and agonies. Take a journey deep into humanity and lose yourself amongst the simple, life-affirming truths of the characters who will become your fellow travellers.
This engaging novel spans two continents and a lifetime of hopes, fears, laughter, regrets, joys and agonies.
Penelope Knight can't escape her past. Each time she runs to a new place and...
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Updated 2022 Edition In this highly useful book, Earl S. Johnson, Jr. explores the role of the deacon in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The author explains the freedom for churches to define the roles of deacons while also supplying many helpful suggestions. Johnson examines the ministry as it is described in sections of the Book of Order and analyzes how the word "deacon" is used in Scripture. In addition, Johnson provides historical information...
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