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The NIV Application Commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in today's context.

To bring the ancient messages of the Bible into today's world, each passage is treated in three sections:
Original Meaning. Concise exegesis to help readers understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its historical, literary, and cultural context.Bridging Contexts. A bridge between the world of the Bible and the world of today, built by discerning what is timeless in the timely pages of the Bible.Contemporary Significance. This section identifies comparable situations to those faced in the Bible and explores relevant application of the biblical messages. The author alerts the readers of problems they may encounter when seeking to apply the passage and helps them think through the issues involved.
This unique, award-winning commentary is the ideal resource for today's preachers, teachers, and serious students of the Bible, giving them the tools, ideas, and insights they need to communicate God's Word with the same powerful impact it had when it was first written.

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Exchanging Personal Mediocrity for Spiritual Significance

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In all of the years that Rick Warren has been a pastor, the number one question he's asked is "Why can't I change?" We want to make changes, but we often feel stuck. Let God's Power to Change Your Life be the first step on your journey to getting out of your rut and back into God's wonderful purposes for your life.

It's no pie-in-the-sky theory. It's what redemption is about, and it's founded on the resurrection power of Jesus himself. Drawing simple but powerful truths from the Bible, this book gives you practical guidance for specific types of change and empowers you to actually make lasting the changes that you're longing for.

Power that cancels your past and sets you free to get on with life. Power to conquer your problems. Power to change. The first two chapters help you lay the foundations for change. Then, taking you inside the Scriptures, Warren gives you a closer look at the fruits of the spirit and the profound impact they can have on your life.

In God's Power to Change Your Life, Warren gives you the tools and the encouragement you need to:
Become a more joyful personCultivate a peaceful life in this uptight worldBe a kinder, more gracious individualReplace self-indulgence with self-controlExperience what "the good life" is all about

As Warren reminds us, when you apply the truth of God's Word by the power of his Spirit, your life is sure to change.

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As a grieving young widow, Morwenna only wants a quiet life for herself and her son. Until a man washes ashore, entangling her in a web of mystery that could threaten all she holds dear.

Lady Morwenna Trelawny Penvenan indulged in her fair share of dalliances in her youth, but now that shes the widowed mother to the heir of the Penvenan title, shes desperate to polish her reputation. When shes accused of deliberately luring ships to crash on the rocks to steal the cargo, Morwenna begins an investigation to uncover the real culprits and stumbles across an unconscious man lying in the sea-foama man wearing a medallion with the Trelawny crest around his neck.

The medallion is a mystery to David Chastain, a boat builder from Somerset. All David knows is that his father, after lying and stealing his familys money, was found dead in Cornwall with the medallion in his possession. And he knows the widow who rescued him from the water is impossibly beautifuland likely the siren who caused the shipwreck in the first placeas well as the hand behind whoever is trying to murder David.

As Morwenna nurses David back to health and tries to learn how he landed on her beach, suspicion and pride keep their growing attraction at bay. But can they join together to save Morwennas name and estate, as well as Davids life? Can they acknowledge the love they are both trying to deny?

Expertly crafted and filled with mystery and intrigue, Laurie Alice Eakess newest book is sure to delight historical romance fans. Sarah E. Ladd, bestselling author of The Thief of Lanwyn Manor

With a fabulous mix of emotionally complex romance, gothic suspense, and characters who will stay in readers minds long after the book is finished, A Strangers Secret is a compelling, mystery infused love story that any historical romance lover will enjoy. Dawn Crandall, author of The Hesitant Heiress, The Bound Heart, and The Captive Imposter
Regency romance with inspirational elementsBook 2 of the Cliffs of Cornwall series; can also be enjoyed as a standaloneIncludes a reading group guide

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"You see I must go, don't you, Kitty?" Kip asked. Everything in her cried out, No, I don't understand. What about her dreams, her desires, the life they had planned together? Then she remembered the epitaph on the head-stone in the old hillside cemetery, the one that had made such a lasting impression on her: "What I gave, I have; what I spent, I saved, What I kept, I lost." It had been true a hundred years ago, and it was just as true now. If she did not let Kip go freely, he would go anyway, and she would lose him. You could not keep what did not want to be kept. Eventually Kip would be lost to her unless--"Of course, Kip, I understand." When Kitty Cameron, in love with the dashing Kip Montrose, is forced to accept the dangerous career he has chosen for himself, she faces a difficult challenge. In order to follow her heart, she makes a decision that will irrevocably change her own life forever. Determinedly overcoming parental objections as well as her own sensitive nature, Kitty sets out to accomplish her goal. Drawing on inner resources of faith, Kitty emerges from her sheltered girlhood as a woman of enormous bravery, spiritual strength, compassion, and courage. Having survived physical danger, heartbreak, and loss, Kitty discovers that sometimes the reality of love is more fulfilling than its illusion.

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How the Culture-Controlled Church Neutered the Gospel

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If youre brave enough to take an honest look at the issues facing the culturecontrolled churchand the issues in your own liferead on. Do you ever look at how the Christian faith is being lived out in the new millennium and wonder if were not doing what were supposed to be doing? That we still havent quite gotten it? That weve missed the point regarding many important issues? Its understandable if weve relied on what weve been told to believe or whats widely accepted by the Christian community. But if we truly turned a constructive, critical eye toward our beliefs and vigorously questioned them and their origins, where would we find ourselves? Best-selling authors Brian McLaren and Tony Campolo invite you to do just that. Join them on an adventureone thats about uncovering and naming faulty conclusions, suppositions, and assumptions about the Christian faith. In Adventures in Missing the Point, the authors take turns addressing how weve missed the point on crucial topics such as: Salvation, The Bible, Being Postmodern, Worship, Homosexuality, Truth, and many more...

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Who were the Pharisees? What did Samson and John the Baptist have in common? Does an altar really have "horns?" Turn to the Zondervan Bible Dictionary and find out. It has the answers to these and hundreds of other questions you're likely to wonder about as you read the Bible. Condensed from the New International Bible Dictionary, this unique volume actually offers three books in one:  A Dictionaryfor easy-to-find, practical information on thousands of topics  A Topical Indexfor detailed study of nearly 150 larger topics, listing all articles in the dictionary that relate to a given topic  A Surveyproviding an introductory overview of the Bible, biblical history, and biblical culture. Concise, readable, and informative, the Zondervan Bible Dictionary is ideal for use at home, in study groups, and in schools. It will help you clear up the who, what, where, why, and how of the Bible so you can better appreciate the depth of its wisdom and its relevance for you today.

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Remembering the Power of the Gospel during Alzheimers Disease

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There is hope in Alzheimer's disease, but it isn't where most people look for it...

Any form of dementia is terrifying and lonely for both the one suffering it and for those close to them. How do our relationships with those we love change with loss of memory or clarity of thought? What happens to our relationship with God?

For those suffering from early-stage Alzheimer's, for their friends and family, community and church, this book will help you understand the disease itself, how to love and care for those affected by it, and how to see the hope that's greater than it: we may forget, but God always remembers.

With pastoral tenderness and gospel confidence, Dr. Benjamin Mast shares his expertise on the subject and displays the power of the gospel that remains intact even when memory fades. Second Forgetting provides:
Up-to-date answers to common questions about the disease and its effect on personal identity and faith.Personal stories of those affected and the loved ones who care for them and what their experiences were likewhere they found hope and how they most needed support.Practical suggestions for how the church can come alongside families and those struggling or hurting.
When a person is diagnosed with Alzheimer's, they face great uncertainty, knowing that they can expect to live their remaining years with increasing confusion and progressively greater reliance upon other people to care for them. Dr. Mast will help you see how Alzheimer's disease cannot have the final say on God's unforgotten children.

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Extreme sportsthe harsh elements, adrenalin rush, wild talent, and raw challengecan mirror the highs, lows, aspirations, and setbacks in our life and in our relationship with God. The Extreme Sports Bible recognizes these parallels and uses them as fuel for connecting to the Word of God. Fans of extreme sports will find new adventure and inspiration in this amazing NIV Bible. Features include twenty color images of extreme sports action photos along with verses about courage, bravery, faith, and adventure, along with the complete text of the New International Version (NIV)

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One contemporary scholar and authority on Spurgeon says of this work: "Next to Mr. Spurgeon's great literary work, The Treasury of David, we consider (these) Lectures to My Students his greatest single contribution to the Christian world. There is more practical wisdom, common sense and sage advice packed within these pages than with any other book of similar size, or content." This complete and unabridged edition of Spurgeon's great work will make it possible for today's generation to appreciate Spurgeon's combination of discerning wit and refreshingly practical advice. Included in the twenty-eight chapters of this classic volume are lectures such as: - The Call to Ministry - The Preacher's Private Prayer - On the Choice of a Text - On the Voice - The Holy Spirit in Connection with Our Ministry - The Blind Eye and the Deaf Ear - On Conversion as Our Aim - Illustrations in Preaching As were all of Spurgeon's messages to his people, each of these lectures is Scripture-saturated and Christ-honoring. They move swiftly and are fascinating in their content and sage counsel.

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Four full-length, faith-infused survival thrillers for one great price

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From New York Times bestselling suspense author Terri Blackstock comes a gripping, faith-infused survival series. Blending fast-paced suspense and moral dilemma, this Y2K inspired series explores how global catastrophe exposes the darkness in human hearts while offering a path toward courage, community, and restoration.

This collection includes:
Last Light: A mysterious global outage throws civilization into chaos, leaving Doug Branning and his family scrambling to understand what's happening as the world they know vanishes overnight.Night Light: Survival becomes a daily battle as the Brannings discover the blackout is worldwide--and danger has crept frighteningly close to home.True Light: Suspicion and fear tear the community apart when one of their own is accused of murder, forcing the family to pursue truth in a world that has lost its moral compass.Dawn's Light: As power slowly begins to return, the Brannings face their greatest test yet--and must decide whether they're willing to sacrifice even more for the sake of others.
Tense, thought-provoking, and deeply human, this complete Restoration series is perfect for fans of speculative thrillers with heart, end-of-the-world scenarios grounded in realism, and stories that wrestle honestly with faith under pressure. Includes discussion questions and author notes, making it an excellent choice for book clubs and binge readers alike.

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Your Visual Guide to the Bibles Most Searched Verses

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With the help of 70 million people, finding what youre looking for has never been easier. The Bibleyou may recognize that its full of thousands of inspirational, culturally relevant, life-changing passagesbut you may not know where to begin reading. There may be a verse about faith, hope and love or press[ing] on toward the goal; or you may recall a verse about how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christbut you dont remember where to find it. Thats where The Peoples Bible can help. Its your visual guide to the most-searched verses of the Bible. NIV 2011. The New International Version (NIV) translation of the Bible is the worlds most popular modern-English Bibleeasy to understand, yet rich with the detail found in the original languages.
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury comes Loving, a tender, faith-filled conclusion to the beloved Bailey Flanigan series that explores love, trust, and the courage to follow God's plan.

Bailey Flanigan has finally achieved her lifelong dream of performing on Broadway, but her heart is still divided. Torn between her longtime friend Cody Coleman and movie star Brandon Paul, Bailey seeks God's guidance to discern where her true future lies--and who it's meant to be with.

As she steps into the next chapter of her life, Bailey must decide if love means holding on or finding the grace to let go. Through joy, heartbreak, and hope, she learns that real love isn't about perfect timing--it's about perfect trust.

A moving finale brimming with romance, faith, and the beauty of new beginnings, Loving will remind readers that even when dreams change, God's plans never fail. For fans of Becky Wade, Denise Hunter, and Francine Rivers, Loving delivers a heartfelt conclusion filled with faith, redemption, and enduring love.

Loving is the fourth book in the beloved Bailey Flanigan series, featuring members of the popular Baxter family from Kingsbury's Redemption series, now streaming online.

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Discovering a Faith Beyond Consumer Christianity

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The challenge facing Christianity today is not a lack of motivation or resources, but a failure of imagination.A growing number of people are disturbed by the values exhibited by the contemporary church. Worship has become entertainment, the church has become a shopping mall, and God has become a consumable product. Many sense that something is wrong, but they cannot imagine an alternative way. The Divine Commodity finally articulates what so many have been feeling and offers hope for the future of a post-consumer Christianity.Through Scripture, history, engaging narrative, and the inspiring art of Vincent van Gogh, The Divine Commodity explores spiritual practices that liberate our imaginations to live as Christ's people in a consumer culture opposed to the values of his kingdom. Each chapter shows how our formation as consumers has distorted an element of our faith. For example, the way churches have become corporations and how branding makes us more focused on image than reality. It then energizes an alternative vision for those seeking a more meaningful faith. Before we can hope to live differently, we must have our minds released from consumerism's grip and captivated once again by Christ.

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Some doors are better left unopened. Some doors, you dont want to find out what lies behind them. In the Forbidden Doors series by bestselling author Bill Myers, teenager Rebecca Becka Williams, her younger brother Scott, and her friend Ryan Riordan are swept into heart-stopping encounters with an all-too-real invisible worlda world fraught with deception and spiritual adversaries that promise goodness and enlightenment but will stop at nothing to destroy life, sanity, and human souls. Witchcraft. Reincarnation. Ouija Boards. UFOs. Shamanism. Counterfeit spiritualities are widespread and popular with spiritually searching young adults such as Beckas peers. Whats the harm? Find out. Join Becka, Scott, and Ryan as they head for mind-bending clashes between the forces of darkness and the kingdom of God. Combining meticulous research, realistic settings, and masterful storytelling, the Forbidden Doors novels take you from the mountains of New Mexico to the inner workings of a secret societyand into the truth of Gods Word, which exposes lies and reveals the reality of spiritual warfare. Each volume in the series contains three books that center around a particular kind of Forbidden Door. Book One: Dark Powers contains The Society, The Deceived, and The Spell; Book Two: Invisible Terror contains The Haunting, The Guardian, and The Encounter; Book Three: Deadly Loyalty contains The Curse, The Undead, and The Scream; Book Four: Ancient Forces contains The Ancients, The Wiccan, and The Cards

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A call for pastors to return to their biblical calling as shepherds. Escape from Church, Inc. calls pastor-leaders away from the business executive model of doing church and back to the model of a caring shepherd who tends his sheep. Wagner offers a practical and biblically sound view of how pastors can become all God intended them to be and guides them into new vision, new values, and a new way of pastoring that begins not with doing, but with seeing and being.

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Homework, football, apple pies, and ... angels?

Harvest time is in full swing when Prissie Pomeroy learns that something terrible happened in her familys orchardmaking it hard to focus on school, especially when her best friends are distant and Ransom wont leave her alone. As she meets other angels. Prissie is drawn increasingly deeper into their world and closer to its dangers. A kidnapped apprentice suffers. A chained door bodes ill. A tiny angel makes a big difference. A battle line is drawn. Everything Prissie thought she knew is about to change ... again!

He was trembling, which frightened Prissie even more than the pitch black. Crouching down, she made herself as small as possible against the tunnel wall. From somewhere in the darkness ahead came a sour note, off-key and unpleasant. She held her breath, listening with all her might. A dull clink was followed by a crunching sound that reminded Prissie uneasily of a barn cat eating a mouse. She cupped her hand around her little passenger and curled more tightly, hiding her face on her knees as her heart sent up a silent plea for help.

-from The Hidden Deep

Praise for The Blue Door

A fantasy with a wholesome message and down-on-the-farm twist. -Kirkus

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Ginger Winters is a gifted hairstylist with scars no one can see. The last thing she expects from the New Year is a new chance at love.

Overcoming a childhood tragedy, Ginger emerges from the pain and trauma with a gift for bringing out the beauty in others. From the top big city salons to traveling the world as personal stylist to a country music sensation, success was almost enough to make Ginger forget she would never be one of the beautiful people.

that girl, forever on the outside looking in. But she needs her confidence this weekend. Shes the acclaimed beauty-maker for the Alabama society wedding of the decade.

When high-school crush Tom Wells Jr. also returns to town and shows up at her shop looking for a haircut, Gingers thinly veiled insecurities threaten to keep her locked away from love, Despite Toms best efforts, Ginger cant forget how he disappeared on her twelve years ago and broke her heart. Can she ever trust him again?

When Tom challenges her to see her own beauty, Ginger must decide if she will remained chained to the past or move freely into a new, exciting future.

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Derived from the Zondervan Dictionary of Biblical Imagery, this digital short contains dozens of illustrated entries on aspects of everyday life in Bible timescovering everything from food and housing to tools and transportation. Useful for better understanding the cultural context of Scripture passages and fascinating in its own right, this handy reference tool will find a place in the digital shelves of Bible students and teachers alike.<br>

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Know the Heretics provides an accessible travel guide to the most significant heresies throughout Christian history.

There is a lot of talk about heresy these days. The frequency and volume of accusations suggest that some Christians have lost a sense of the gravity of the word, while others have little familiarity with orthodox doctrine or the historic distortions of it.

This book has everything you need for a full video study experience.
The book itself, covering 12 different heresies, along with reflections on contemporary relevance and discussion questions.An individual access code to stream all video teaching sessions online for a deeper learning experience. (You dont need to buy a DVD!)

As a part of the KNOW series, this book is designed for personal study or classroom use, but also for small groups and Sunday schools wanting to more deeply understand the foundations of the faith.

Sessions and video run times:

1 - Introduction: Why Heresy? (7 min)

2 - Judaizers: The Old Rules Still Apply (25 min)

3 - Gnostics: God Hides Messages for the Enlightened (18 min)

4 - Marcion: Vengeful Yahweh versus Gentle Jesus (20 min)

5 - Docetists: The Spiritual Is Good, the Physical Is Evil (14 min)

6 - Mani: God Must Be Freed (16 min)

7 - Sabellius: One Actor and Three Hats (18 min)

8 - Arius: Jesus Is a Lesser God (16 min)

9 - Apollinarius: Christ May Be Human, but His Mind Is Divine (11 min)

10 - Pelagius: God Has Already Given Us the Tools (16 min)

11 - Eutyches: Christ as a New Kind of Being (13 min)

12 - Nestorius: Christ's Divinity Must Be Shielded (16 min)

13 - Socinus: The Trinity Is Irrelevant and Jesus's Death Is Only an Example (18 min)

14 - Conclusion (7 min)

Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after January 14, 2030. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.

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An exciting story of danger, romance, and faith-in-action

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Award-winning, New York Times bestselling novelist Terri Blackstock delivers a fast-paced, faith-infused contemporary romance where a man and a woman must learn to look past their differences and come together to make an ambitious amusement park dream come true, especially when things start to go wrong.

Justin Pierce's brainchild, Khaki Kangaroo, is exactly the cartoon theme Andi Sherman needs for her world-class amusement park, Promised Land. In turn, Andi's park is the opportunity that can rocket Justin from obscurity to success. For both of them, spreading the Gospel through their creation is their passion--a shared dream that could cement a powerful partnership--if their shared past hadn't already driven them apart.

Now, with construction of the park in its final phase, what begins as an uneasy alliance between the successful businesswoman and the talented animator enters a baptism of fire. Disaster stalks Promised Land--and only by burying their pride can Justin and Andi save everything they've worked for from destruction.

Fast-paced, heartfelt, and rich with themes of reconciliation and faith, When Dreams Cross is a standout novel in Terri Blackstock's Second Chances series (Never Again Good-Bye, When Dreams Cross, Blind Trust, Broken Wings).