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Valuable not only for their sublime musical expression, the African American spirituals give us profound insights into the human condition and the Christian life. Many focus on an essential scene of the Christian drama: the coming of God as the child in Bethlehem and as the hope of the world and the liberator of God's oppressed people.
In these devotions for the season of Advent, Luke Powery leads the reader through the spirituals as they confront...
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This is an inspirational testimony of how God demonstrates His grace in human tragedy. Suzie Borrows battled for her husband's life, praying for a miracle. Hers is a story of love, loss and new life; a story of holding on to God's promises in faith; a story of talking to the Lord about everything and seeing Him answer prayer in unexpected and unimagined ways. This is the story of a woman laying her faith on the Word of God and believing Him for the...
29503) Marriage by the Book
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Marriage has not gotten easier for women. Even in this age of greater power within our homes, the issues of married life, expected and unexpected, are as challenging as they ever were. What has changed is how we deal with them. Popular culture has secularized marriage so much that, too often, till death do us part is diluted to till we part. Marriage by the Book is a return to oneness by leaning on the Word of God, actualizing our wedding vows,...
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An enlightening follow-up to the bestselling book The Case for Christ, In Defense of Jesus follows award-winning journalist Lee Strobel as he explores the most explosive arguments against the identity of Christ as the Messiah.
Has modern scholarship debunked the traditional Christ? Has the church suppressed the truth about Jesus to advance its own agenda? What if the real Jesus is far different from the atoning Savior worshiped through the centuries?...
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Tools, Tips, and Techniques for the Leader on the Go
Whether you lead in an office, a jobsite, a church, or a classroom, 101 Leadership Insights is a handy guidebook guaranteed to help you better handle the challenges and conundrums that come with being a leader.
Written by bestselling author Bob Phillips and business owner Del Walinga, this book is packed with wisdom that will help you improve your skills as a manager, mentor, and communicator....
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Do you feel exhausted by tribalism? You aren't alone.
As culture warriors divide the world into us and them-fracturing families, friendships, and churches-most of us long for an end to the constant fighting. But does a practical path exist?
Jesus lived in a culture split by tribalism, but he resisted its allure by choosing something bigger: truth. He's now inviting you to apply his ancient path to the modern culture war. In Truth Over Tribe, you...
29507) Rebranded by Faith
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Becoming a Christian is a transformative experience, meant to give you a new purpose in life as you grow in faith. But what happens when that faith becomes your crutch? Rebranded by Faith is an honest look at what can happen when old hurts get in the way of serving the Lord. As Healer, Jesus encourages all believers to bring their pain to Him, in exchange for renewal. But sometimes our wounds run too deep, and instead of working through the pain,...
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Emanuel Swedenborg was a noted Swedish Christian theologian and mystic. He wrote in 1758, De Caelo et Eius Mirabilibus et de inferno, ex Auditis et Visis. The common title in English is Heaven and Hell, but the full title is Heaven and its Wonders and Hell From Things Heard and Seen. This major book gives a detailed description of the afterlife, how people live after the death of the physical body. It deals with God, heaven, hell, angels, spirits,...
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Jesus was the greatest storyteller there ever was. He spoke to the people right where they were. He told parables and stories that related to them in the natural with hidden gems with a spiritual message. Sandra L. Ross takes childhood fables and nursery rhymes and with a twist, she turns them into beautiful allegories full of wisdom and healing. If you struggle with fear, people-pleasing, facing a spiritual storm, feeling broken, dismissed, and overlooked....
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Book 1: Prayer: 100 Powerful Prayers to Keep Your Faith in Hard Times
Put Yourself in the Hands of God
This book provides prayers that you can pray especially when storms come into your life. These storms may not come on the scale of a flood or a major disaster, but they may bring sorrow and pain — an illness, a death in the family, or even separation and betrayal. But in the midst of all these painful experiences and hard times, there are prayers...
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Are you having trouble in your home due to "In-Laws"? Do you not know where or how to draw the line? Maybe you thought that families were to get along and you feel troubled about having bad feelings towards them. This study on "Dealing With Bad In-Laws" answers those questions and more. It takes you through the example of Laban, who was Jacob's father in-law, and shows how to deal with such matters and situations, biblically. This study can be liberating...
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Romans shows us the power of the gospel to bring clarity to everyday life through faith in Christ. By writing Romans, Paul provides a comprehensive overview of God's plan for salvation and how to live within that amazing plan.
In this eight-session video Bible study (video streaming included), Bible teacher Jada Edwards explores the Apostle Paul's expression of our faith in his letter to the Christians in Rome and what that gospel-driven faith looks...
29513) ¿Qué enojó a Jesús?
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Tim Harlow, pastor principal de Parkview Christian Church, ayuda a los cristianos a redescubrir al apasionado Salvador de la Biblia, que todavía es relevante en la actualidad.
Durante años, los cristianos han preguntado: "¿Qué haría Jesús?" Pero ¿y si hiciéramos una pregunta más precisa y esclarecedora: "¿Qué enoja a Jesús?"
Por mucho que nos encante ver una imagen dulce y tierna de Jesús, esa imagen no está completa. Jesús se enojó...
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This practical and easy to read guide is the product of many years of ministry and counseling experience. With humor and insight, Richard E. Nichols presents key principles for intimate & successful marriages. This guidebook serves as the WAY, the TRUTH and the LIFE for couples. The WAY to guide those who are considering marriage to u-n-l-o-c-k God's perfect will. The TRUTH is a flame for those who are already married and their fire is NOT HOT. The...
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The Next Jihad draws from the on-the-ground experience and personal testimonials of two of the world's leading advocates for religious freedom and human rights-one Jewish and one Christian-as they explain what's happening to Christians across Africa, why it matters, and what must be done now.
Although news of Christians being killed overseas hits major media outlets from time to time, the news quickly fades away while our fellow believers continue...
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Many people who respond to God's calling set off on the journey before they create a plan to fund it. The mission is to do good, help people, and spread God's Word but without a funding plan, they run out of resources long before they reach the finish line. Often the task of asking for money can be easy to push aside and even seem outside of God's call. But, God's call is complete. He understands the cost. Bills still need to get paid.
If this sounds...
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This edition of The Jesus Calling Magazine features superstar athlete Tim Tebow discussing the incredible work done by his foundation, actor and producer Mark Wahlberg shares how God's guidance has shaped his career and his life, learn how travel blogger Glo Atanmo changed course after a health crisis, tight-rope walker Nik Wallenda talks about overcoming fear, sports analyst and former NFL player Sam Acho shares the message he wants everyone to know,...
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This edition of The Jesus Calling Magazine features the Grammy-award winning Christian music artist Chris Tomlin, actor Dean Cain talks about fatherhood, the Discovery Channel's Todd Hoffman shares how he's learned from his mistakes, Broadway's Kristin Chenoweth spreads her message of love to families, journalist and podcaster Paula Farris shares how faith guided her through difficult times, plus read more inspiring stories of faith and prayer.
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In this in-depth study of the book of 1 John, Wendy Blight shares the unique insights and wisdom of the last disciple to walk with Jesus. Wendy wrote this book for every woman longing to live out God's unconditional love. Her teaching compels you to walk in the fullness of God's love-because His love truly changes everything!
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• Develop a more intimate understanding of God's love
• Transform your attitude and actions into...
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James Allen was a British philosophical writer known for his inspirational books and poetry, and as a pioneer of the self-help movement. His best known work, "As a Man Thinketh," has been a source of inspiration to countless other motivational and self-help authors. Without his work it is doubtful that books such as "The Secret" and "The Power of Positive Thinking" would have ever been written. One simply cannot overestimate the influence and reach...
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