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Called to Lead

26 Leadership Lessons from the Life of the Apostle Paul

by John MacArthur ...

What makes a true leader?Is leadership a title? Authority? Charisma? Whatever gets the best results? Today more than ever, Christians need a model of leadership that is based on God’s Word, that brings God glory.In Called to Lead, best-selling author, pastor, and teacher John MacArthur explains the characteristics of a leader drawn from one of the Bible’s most renowned leaders, the apostle Paul ... Read more

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What makes a true leader?Is leadership a title? Authority? Charisma? Whatever gets the best results? Today more than ever, Christians need a model of leadership that is based on God’s Word, that brings God glory.In Called to Lead, best-selling author, pastor, and teacher John MacArthur explains the characteristics of a leader drawn from one of the Bible’s most renowned leaders, the apostle Paul
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The Human Soul - Sexual Attraction Session 2

The Human Soul, #27

by Jesus (AJ Miller), Mary Magdalene (Mary Luck) ...

Series Book 27 - The Human Soul
Jesus and Mary Magdalene describe the emotions that create sexual problems in relationships, and inter-gender emotional injuries towards the opposite gender and towards sex.Document source filename: 20110626 The Human Soul - Sexual Attraction S2.This ebook is a transcript of a seminar delivered by Jesus (AJ Miller) and Mary Magdalene (Mary Luck) on 26th June 2011 in Athens, Greece from the Human ... Read more

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Jesus and Mary Magdalene describe the emotions that create sexual problems in relationships, and inter-gender emotional injuries towards the opposite gender and towards sex.Document source filename: 20110626 The Human Soul - Sexual Attraction S2.This ebook is a transcript of a seminar delivered by Jesus (AJ Miller) and Mary Magdalene (Mary Luck) on 26th June 2011 in Athens, Greece from the Human
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The Beloved Community

How Faith Shapes Social Justice from the Civil Rights Movement to Today

by Charles Marsh ...

A noted theologian explains how the radical idea of Christian love animated the African American civil rights movement and how it can power today's social justice strugglesSpeaking to his supporters at the end of the Montgomery bus boycott in 1956, Martin Luther King, Jr., declared that their common goal was not simply the end of segregation as an institution. Rather, "the end is reconciliation, ... Read more

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A noted theologian explains how the radical idea of Christian love animated the African American civil rights movement and how it can power today's social justice strugglesSpeaking to his supporters at the end of the Montgomery bus boycott in 1956, Martin Luther King, Jr., declared that their common goal was not simply the end of segregation as an institution. Rather, "the end is reconciliation,
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The Penguin Handbook of Ancient Religions

by Various contributors ...

This overview of the religious customs of ancient cultures boasts an international selection of contributors, all of whom are leading scholars in their field. The cultural practices of popular as well as formal religion are explored in detail, giving an impression of all, not only elite societies. Every topic is placed in its own cultural context, while bearing in mind its relevance to a wider ... Read more

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This overview of the religious customs of ancient cultures boasts an international selection of contributors, all of whom are leading scholars in their field. The cultural practices of popular as well as formal religion are explored in detail, giving an impression of all, not only elite societies. Every topic is placed in its own cultural context, while bearing in mind its relevance to a wider
... Read more
The Brother of Jesus

The Dramatic Story & Meaning of the First Archaeological Link to Jesus & His Family

by Hershel Shanks, Ben Witherington ...

The first book on the James Ossuary discovery—with new arguments for its authenticity. "A scientific detective story with extremely high religious stakes." — TimeThe discovery of a limestone burial box with the inscription "James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus" set the world of biblical archaeology abuzz. Could this be the first tangible proof of Jesus' existence? Hershel Shanks, celebrated for ... Read more

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The first book on the James Ossuary discovery—with new arguments for its authenticity. "A scientific detective story with extremely high religious stakes." — TimeThe discovery of a limestone burial box with the inscription "James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus" set the world of biblical archaeology abuzz. Could this be the first tangible proof of Jesus' existence? Hershel Shanks, celebrated for
... Read more
Beauty for Truth's Sake

On the Re-enchantment of Education

by Stratford Caldecott ...

A call for renewal in educationBased in the riches of Christian worship and tradition, this brief, eloquently written introduction to Christian thinking and worldview helps readers put back together again faith and reason, truth and beauty, and the fragmented academic disciplines.By reclaiming the classic liberal arts and viewing disciplines such as science and mathematics through a poetic lens, ... Read more

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A call for renewal in educationBased in the riches of Christian worship and tradition, this brief, eloquently written introduction to Christian thinking and worldview helps readers put back together again faith and reason, truth and beauty, and the fragmented academic disciplines.By reclaiming the classic liberal arts and viewing disciplines such as science and mathematics through a poetic lens,
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Human Relationships - The World’s Definition of Love Session 2

Love, #6

by Jesus (AJ Miller) ...

Series Book 6 - Love
Jesus discusses the differences between the world's definition of love and God's definition of love, such as; love is never painful, love is never demanding, and love is not justice. Jesus also describes the process of how to come to learn God's definition of love in our souls by releasing fear and other emotional errors.Document source filename: 20110910 Human Relationships - The Worlds ... Read more

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Jesus discusses the differences between the world's definition of love and God's definition of love, such as; love is never painful, love is never demanding, and love is not justice. Jesus also describes the process of how to come to learn God's definition of love in our souls by releasing fear and other emotional errors.Document source filename: 20110910 Human Relationships - The Worlds
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31 Devotions for Writers

31 Devotions, #1

by Susette Williams, Rachel Hauck, Julie Lessman, Gail Gaymer Martin, Cynthia Hickey, Diana Brandmeyer, Linda Yezak, Lynette Sowell, Arlene James, Suzanne D. Williams, Janet Chester Bly, Christa Allan, Deb Kastner, Jennifer Hudson Taylor, Kathleen Y’Barbo, Terri Gillespie, Kimberly Rae Jordan, Jill Hart, Amanda Tru, Ann Shorey, Samantha Fury, Darlene Shortridge, Ellen Kennedy, Darlene Franklin, Delia Latham, Carla Olson Gade, Michelle Sutton, Sherry Chamblee, Cheri Swalwell, Jim Hughes ...

Series Book 1 - 31 Devotions
Feeling discouraged and need some encouragement?Read 31 Devotions for Writers, written by published authors who want to help encourage you in your writing through God’s written Word.Writing can often be discouraging. Some writers have spouses or children who don’t understand why they spend so much time on the computer. You may face a multitude of rejection from agents or publishers. Or you may not ... Read more

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Feeling discouraged and need some encouragement?Read 31 Devotions for Writers, written by published authors who want to help encourage you in your writing through God’s written Word.Writing can often be discouraging. Some writers have spouses or children who don’t understand why they spend so much time on the computer. You may face a multitude of rejection from agents or publishers. Or you may not
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So What's the Difference

by Fritz Ridenour ...

**OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLDExploring the basic tenets of twenty worldviews, religions, and faiths**Completely revised and updated for the postmodern age, So What's the Difference? gives you easy-to-understand, nonjudgmental answers to the question, "How does orthodox biblical Christianity differ from other faiths?" Here Fritz Ridenour explains the basic tenets of● Protestantism● Roman Catholicism ... Read more

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**OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLDExploring the basic tenets of twenty worldviews, religions, and faiths**Completely revised and updated for the postmodern age, So What's the Difference? gives you easy-to-understand, nonjudgmental answers to the question, "How does orthodox biblical Christianity differ from other faiths?" Here Fritz Ridenour explains the basic tenets of● Protestantism● Roman Catholicism
... Read more
Overview of Divine Truth - Secrets of the Universe Session 1

Overview Of Divine Truth, #1

by Jesus (AJ Miller) ...

Series Book 1 - Overview Of Divine Truth
Jesus provides an overview of the universe, the nature and origin of our souls, soulmates, the meaning of our lives, the truth about reincarnation, the differences between the natural love path and the Divine Love Path, and how to progress to at-onement with God.Document Source filename: 20090926 Overview Of Divine Truth - Secrets Of The Universe S1.This ebook is a transcript of a seminar ... Read more

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Jesus provides an overview of the universe, the nature and origin of our souls, soulmates, the meaning of our lives, the truth about reincarnation, the differences between the natural love path and the Divine Love Path, and how to progress to at-onement with God.Document Source filename: 20090926 Overview Of Divine Truth - Secrets Of The Universe S1.This ebook is a transcript of a seminar
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The Courage to Teach

Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher's Life

by Parker J. Palmer ...

Wisdom that's been inspiring, motivating, and guiding teachers for two decadesThe Courage to Teach speaks to the joys and pains that teachers of every sort know well. Over the last 20 years, the book has helped countless educators reignite their passion, redirect their practice, and deal with the many pressures that accompany their vital work.Enriched by a new Foreword from Diana Chapman Walsh, ... Read more

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Wisdom that's been inspiring, motivating, and guiding teachers for two decadesThe Courage to Teach speaks to the joys and pains that teachers of every sort know well. Over the last 20 years, the book has helped countless educators reignite their passion, redirect their practice, and deal with the many pressures that accompany their vital work.Enriched by a new Foreword from Diana Chapman Walsh,
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Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care in the Twenty-First Century

An Introduction

Edited by Wendy Cadge, Shelly Rambo ...

Wendy Cadge and Shelly Rambo demonstrate the urgent need, highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic, to position the long history and practice of chaplaincy within the rapidly changing landscape of American religion and spirituality. This book provides a much-needed road map for training and renewing chaplains across a professional continuum that spans major sectors of American society, including ... Read more

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Wendy Cadge and Shelly Rambo demonstrate the urgent need, highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic, to position the long history and practice of chaplaincy within the rapidly changing landscape of American religion and spirituality. This book provides a much-needed road map for training and renewing chaplains across a professional continuum that spans major sectors of American society, including
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When Prophecy Fails

A Social and Psychological Study of a Modern Group that Predicted the Destruction of the World

by Leon Festinger, Henry W. Riecken, Stanley Schachter ...

The study reported in this volume grew out of some theoretical work, one phase of which bore specifically on the behavior of individuals in social movements that made specific (and unfulfilled) prophecies. We had been forced to depend chiefly on historical records to judge the adequacy of our theoretical ideas until we by chance discovered the social movement that we report in this book. At the ... Read more

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The study reported in this volume grew out of some theoretical work, one phase of which bore specifically on the behavior of individuals in social movements that made specific (and unfulfilled) prophecies. We had been forced to depend chiefly on historical records to judge the adequacy of our theoretical ideas until we by chance discovered the social movement that we report in this book. At the
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Living with the Gods

On Beliefs and Peoples

by Neil MacGregor ...

In the same format as his best-selling books A History of the World in 100 Objects and Germany: Memories of a Nation—the acclaimed art historian now gives us a magnificent new book that explores the relationship between faith and society.Until fairly recently, religion as a major influence on the nature of individual societies around the world seemed to be on the wane. Now, far from being ... Read more

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In the same format as his best-selling books A History of the World in 100 Objects and Germany: Memories of a Nation—the acclaimed art historian now gives us a magnificent new book that explores the relationship between faith and society.Until fairly recently, religion as a major influence on the nature of individual societies around the world seemed to be on the wane. Now, far from being
... Read more
What Do Christians Believe?

Belonging and Belief in Modern Christianity

by Malcolm Guite ...

A lucid summary and interpretation of the Christian faith from "one of the leading Christian poets of our time" ( Jeremy Begbie, Duke University)."I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another."—Jesus ChristChristianity began as a minor sect within Judaism and has become one of the major world religions. What started as a small ... Read more

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A lucid summary and interpretation of the Christian faith from "one of the leading Christian poets of our time" ( Jeremy Begbie, Duke University)."I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another."—Jesus ChristChristianity began as a minor sect within Judaism and has become one of the major world religions. What started as a small
... Read more
Don't Forget We're Here Forever

A New Generation's Search for Religion

by Lamorna Ash ...

Why are young people finding their way back to faith?'One of those books I find myself being (excuse the pun) evangelical about, pressing it into friends' hands like a Gideon's Bible' Sunday Times'Spellbinding . . . An incredible exploration of how young people are navigating the complex world we find ourselves in today' Katy Hessel, author of The Story of Art without Men*A TIMES T... ... Read more

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Why are young people finding their way back to faith?'One of those books I find myself being (excuse the pun) evangelical about, pressing it into friends' hands like a Gideon's Bible' Sunday Times'Spellbinding . . . An incredible exploration of how young people are navigating the complex world we find ourselves in today' Katy Hessel, author of The Story of Art without Men*A TIMES T...
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The Human Soul - The Gift of Free Will Sessions 1-2

The Human Soul, #15

by Jesus (AJ Miller), Mary Magdalene (Mary Luck) ...

Series Book 15 - The Human Soul
Jesus and Mary Magdalene outline loving guidelines for the use of free will, what constitutes an act of violence from God's Perspective, the situations under which it is loving to limit others' free will, how free will affects our soul condition, and how to parent and teach children in harmony with the loving use of free will.Document source filename: 20120422 The Human Soul - The Gift Of Free ... Read more

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Jesus and Mary Magdalene outline loving guidelines for the use of free will, what constitutes an act of violence from God's Perspective, the situations under which it is loving to limit others' free will, how free will affects our soul condition, and how to parent and teach children in harmony with the loving use of free will.Document source filename: 20120422 The Human Soul - The Gift Of Free
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European Cultural Diplomacy and Arab Christians in Palestine, 1918–1948

Between Contention and Connection

Edited by Karène Sanchez Summerer, Sary Zananiri ...

Series series History (R0)
This open access book investigates the transnationally connected history of Arab Christian communities in Palestine during the British Mandate (1918-1948) through the lens of the birth of cultural diplomacy. Relying predominantly on unpublished sources, it examines the relationship between European cultural agendas and local identity formation processes and discusses the social and religious ... Read more

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This open access book investigates the transnationally connected history of Arab Christian communities in Palestine during the British Mandate (1918-1948) through the lens of the birth of cultural diplomacy. Relying predominantly on unpublished sources, it examines the relationship between European cultural agendas and local identity formation processes and discusses the social and religious
... Read more
The Human Soul - The Power of Your Soul

The Human Soul, #20

by Jesus (AJ Miller) ...

Series Book 20 - The Human Soul
Jesus gives an introduction to the human soul and soul incarnation. He describes how God's Laws act upon the soul, the attributes of the human soul, how to progress in soul development, and the power of setting one's attention for soul development.Document source filename: 20080830 The Human Soul - The Power Of Your Soul.This ebook is a transcript of a seminar delivered by Jesus (AJ Miller) on ... Read more

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Jesus gives an introduction to the human soul and soul incarnation. He describes how God's Laws act upon the soul, the attributes of the human soul, how to progress in soul development, and the power of setting one's attention for soul development.Document source filename: 20080830 The Human Soul - The Power Of Your Soul.This ebook is a transcript of a seminar delivered by Jesus (AJ Miller) on
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Spiritual Evolution

A Scientific Defense of Faith

by George Vaillant ...

In our current era of holy terror, passionate faith has come to seem like a present danger. Writers such as Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, and Christopher Hitchens have been happy to throw the baby out with the bathwater and declare that the danger is in religion itself. God, Hitchens writes, is not great.But man, according to George E. Vaillant, M.D., is great. In Spiritual Evolution, Dr. Vaillant ... Read more

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In our current era of holy terror, passionate faith has come to seem like a present danger. Writers such as Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, and Christopher Hitchens have been happy to throw the baby out with the bathwater and declare that the danger is in religion itself. God, Hitchens writes, is not great.But man, according to George E. Vaillant, M.D., is great. In Spiritual Evolution, Dr. Vaillant
... Read more
Mohawk Saint

Catherine Tekakwitha and the Jesuits

by Allan Greer ...

On October 21, 2012, Pope Benedict XVI canonized Saint Kateri Tekakwitha as the first Native North American saint. Mohawk Saint is a work of history that situates her remarkable life in its seventeenth century setting, a time of wars, epidemics, and cultural transformations for the Indian peoples of the northeast. The daughter of a Algonquin mother and an Iroquois father, Catherine/Saint Kateri ... Read more

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On October 21, 2012, Pope Benedict XVI canonized Saint Kateri Tekakwitha as the first Native North American saint. Mohawk Saint is a work of history that situates her remarkable life in its seventeenth century setting, a time of wars, epidemics, and cultural transformations for the Indian peoples of the northeast. The daughter of a Algonquin mother and an Iroquois father, Catherine/Saint Kateri
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The seven shofarim in the Apocalypse

by A.A. Leenhouts ...

Series Book 2 - Shofar Series
This book raises the question whether the Apocalypse does indeed contain a clear mirror—reflecting the concrete earthly history. Is it all that surprising that many people—notably due to the numerous interpretations of the text of the Apocalypse as pertaining to present and future—put aside this last book of the Bible with a sigh, as if it were sealed forever with seven seals?In The seven Shofarim ... Read more

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This book raises the question whether the Apocalypse does indeed contain a clear mirror—reflecting the concrete earthly history. Is it all that surprising that many people—notably due to the numerous interpretations of the text of the Apocalypse as pertaining to present and future—put aside this last book of the Bible with a sigh, as if it were sealed forever with seven seals?In The seven Shofarim
... Read more
James

Biblical Commentary

by Joyce Meyer ...

Put your faith into practice on a daily basis and grasp the practical truths of God's Word with this in-depth commentary on James from Internationally renowned Bible teacher and #1 New York Times bestselling author, Joyce Meyer.James has so much to say about living a powerful and effective life in Christ. The book addresses a variety of topics important to growing your faith and teaches that you ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Put your faith into practice on a daily basis and grasp the practical truths of God's Word with this in-depth commentary on James from Internationally renowned Bible teacher and #1 New York Times bestselling author, Joyce Meyer.James has so much to say about living a powerful and effective life in Christ. The book addresses a variety of topics important to growing your faith and teaches that you
... Read more
Hidden Children of the Holocaust:Belgian Nuns and their Daring Rescue of Young Jews from the Nazis

Belgian Nuns and their Daring Rescue of Young Jews from the Nazis

by Suzanne Vromen ...

In the terrifying summer of 1942 in Belgium, when the Nazis began the brutal roundup of Jewish families, parents searched desperately for safe haven for their children. As Suzanne Vromen reveals in Hidden Children of the Holocaust, these children found sanctuary with other families and schools--but especially in Roman Catholic convents and orphanages.Vromen has interviewed not only those who were ... Read more

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In the terrifying summer of 1942 in Belgium, when the Nazis began the brutal roundup of Jewish families, parents searched desperately for safe haven for their children. As Suzanne Vromen reveals in Hidden Children of the Holocaust, these children found sanctuary with other families and schools--but especially in Roman Catholic convents and orphanages.Vromen has interviewed not only those who were
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