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10 Lessons to Nurture Faith Beyond High School

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Both national leaders with broad spheres of influence as well as local, grassroots practitioners are waking up to the reality that 50% of their graduating seniors struggle deeply with their faith in college. Offering a few special Senior Seminars or giving seniors a graduation Bible and hoping for the best are both too little and too late. FYIs research confirms that its never too early to start developing faith that continues to grow and lasts. Sticky Faith gives youth workers both a theological/philosophical framework and a host of practical programming ideas that develop long-term faith in teenagers.

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Private Justice, Shadow of Doubt, Word of Honor, Trial by Fire, Line of Duty

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New York Times Best-selling Author Terri Blackstocks NewPointe 911 Collectionnow available in one volume.

Private Justice

The firemen of Newpointe, LA, face a personal and terrifying trial: someone is murdering their wives, one by one.

Shadow of Doubt

A poisoned past. A bitter present. Is Celia a murderer ... or a victim?

Word of Honor

What will it cost to keep a promise? Jill Clark learns the meaning of covenant when she is taken hostage by a suspect in a deadly bombing . . . but isn't convinced he's guilty.

Trial by Fire

A church building burns to the ground, and a young man is found dead of a gunshot wound. The mystery is just being ignited as God uses disaster to bring about his will.

Line of Duty

When a building collapses on several firemen, one is unaccounted forwas he really buried, or did he take the opportunity to flee from the problems in his life?

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A Fresh Look at the Doctrine of Christ.

Christology was the central doctrine articulated by the early church councils, and it remains the subject of close theological investigation today.

Christology, Ancient and Modernthe first volume in a series of published proceedings from the annual Los Angeles Theology Conferencebrings together conference proceedings, surveying the field and articulating the sources, norms, and criteria for constructive theological work in Christology.

The ten diverse essays in this collection include discussions on:
The types of historical Christologies and evaluations of various approaches to the theology of Christ.A close look at the trajectory and divergence of modern denominational understandings of Christ's work and person.Discussions of implications and challenges to specific Christologies regarding detailed exegetical considerations.
Each of the essays collected in this volume engage with Scripture as well as with others in the fieldtheologians both past and present, from different confessionsin order to provide constructive resources for contemporary systematic theology and to forge a theology for the future.

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Oliver D. Crisp, George Hunsinger, Peter J. Leithart, Katherine Sonderegger, Alan J. Torrance

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Introduction to Christian Education and Formation

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A Lifelong Plan for Christ-Centered Restoration

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A bold and unique hybrid among resources for Christian educators, students, and pastoral staff, this enterprising book blends the voices of a single author and ten contributing experts into a global conversation on Christian formation and nurture. It effortlessly transcends all ages and all cultures, as it positions Christianity vibrantly alive from cradle to grave.This introductory text on Christian education-formation includes extensive graphical illustrations and accompanying online appendixes, providing a wealth of resources not only to be used in the classroom but to be lived out in the life of the church in the world.

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52 Devotions to Enhance Your Spiritual Intimacy

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The perfect gift for engaged, newlywed, or married couples!

This two-in-one book and devotional from bestselling author Gary Thomas helps couples discover how marriage can become a doorway to a closer walk with God and each other.

Marriage is much more than a union between you and your spouse. From the love you share to the forgiveness you both offer and seek in turn, it is a spiritual discipline ideally suited to help you know God more fully and intimately. Shifting the focus from marital enrichment to spiritual enrichment, Thomas offers practical tools and techniques to make your marriage happier by becoming holier husbands and wives.

This special-edition two-in-one book and devotional includes:

Sacred Marriage

Starting with the discovery that the goal of marriage goes beyond personal happiness, writer and speaker Gary Thomas invites you to see how God can use your marriage as a discipline and a motivation to love him more and reflect more of the character of his Son.

Devotions for a Sacred Marriage

A companion to Sacred Marriage, this book of 52 devotions encourages you to build your marriage around God's priorities. From learning to live with a fellow sinner to the process of two becoming one to sharing our lives as brothers and sisters in Christ, Devotions for a Sacred Marriage challenges couples to embrace the profound and soul-stretching reality of Christian marriage.

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Life and Faith after the Digital Explosion

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Even the least technical among us are being pressed from all sides by advances in digital technology. We rely upon computers, cell phones, and the Internet for communication, commerce, and entertainment. Yet even though we live in this instant message culture, many of us feel disconnected, and we question if all this technology is really good for our souls. In a manner thats accessible, thoughtful, and biblical, author Tim Challies addresses questions such as:  How has lifeand faithchanged now that everyone is available all the time through mobile phones?  How does our constant connection to these digital devices affect our families and our church communities?  What does it mean that almost two billion humans are connected by the Internet ... with hundreds of millions more coming online each year? Providing the reader with a framework they can apply to any technology, Tim Challies explains how and why our society has become reliant on digital technology, what it means for our lives, and how it impacts the Christian faith.

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Savvy, determined Ivy Marshall discovers that her husband has cheated on her on the very same day her sisters perfect boyfriend proposes on national television. Can she hold it together while she plans the wedding?

When Ivys mother asks her to return to her familys beach home to plan her sisters upcoming wedding, she decides to use the excuse to escape from the pain of her broken heart.

When her return to Sunset Beach, North Carolina, she begins to question her choice to marry her husband Elliot, rather than her childhood sweetheart (and jilted ex-fiance) Michael. However, when Ivy refuses to talk to her estranged husband, he resorts to tweeting to her, expressing his remorse and making it clear he doesnt want to give up on their marriage. Her friends seem to be on Elliots side, pressuring her to forgive him and move on. But how can she?

As she helps prepare the wishing tree for her sisters wedding, she must examine her dreams for her own future and what true love should be.
Poignant contemporary womens fiction Part of the Sunset Beach series, but can be read on its ownBook 1: The MailboxBook 2: The Guest BookBook 3: The Wishing TreeBook 4: The Bridge TenderIncludes discussion questions for book clubs

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12 'Christian' Beliefs That Can Drive You Crazy

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Find Relief From Twelve False Assumptions About the Christian Faith.

Not everything believed as biblical truth is truly biblical. In this timeless classic, the author of the best-selling book of Christian counseling, Boundaries, debunk 12 commonly accepted beliefs that cause bondage rather than liberty, including:
It's selfish to have my needs met. If I have God, I don't need people. Guilt and shame are good for me. If I make the right choices, I will grow spiritually.

Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend explain how nuggets of truth can grow out of control to become cornerstones for error when wrongly understood. They'll help build solid scriptural foundations that produce emotional freedom, healing from Christian misconceptions, and a deeper appreciation for biblical truth

Now includes discussion guide.

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How We are Tied to Others in Good and Bad Choices

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We are not just isolated individuals. Instead, our lives are woven together with others. We have solidarity with other peoplethe choices one person makes affects the lives of others, for good and for bad. Because much of the pain we endure in life is in the context of relationships, this truth often strikes us as unfair. Why should a child suffer because of the choices of his parents? And on a grander scale, why do we all suffer the curse of Adams sin? Why should anyone be judged for someone elses sin? In Bound Together, Chris Brauns unpacks the truth that we are bound to one another and to the whole of creation. He calls this, the principle of the rope. Grasping this foundational principle sheds new light on marriage, the dynamics of family relationships, and the reason why everyone lives with the consequences of the sins that others commit. Brauns shows how the principle of the rope is both bad news and good news, revealing a depth to the message of the gospel that many of us have never seen before.

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More than 400 creative events for community building, outreach, and fun! - Food Events . . . If there's one thing kids know and appreciate, it's food. Here's everything from elegant fetes to slobfests galore. - Games and Sports Events . . . You don't have to be a jock to have fun playing these sporting events. - Outings and Overnighters . . . If you're crazed enough to take a group of adolescents on the road -- whether across town or across the state -- here are plenty of trip ideas. - Races and Rallies . . . Your group have a need for speed? Whether it's cars, bikes, buses, or toilets -- if it can be raced, you'll find an idea for it here. - Special Events with a Purpose . . . More than fun. These events carry significant spiritual, moral, or community value. And more -- hunts and parties and theme events of all kinds! Whether you're a youth worker or recreation director in a church, school, club, or camp -- Special Events is your storehouse of proven, youth-group tested ideas.

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The Carter House girls are just getting to know one another when the subject of boys comes up. Rhiannons dating Bradford, the most popular jock in school, Elizas seeing Harry, and even DJ has dated Conner, although now he acts as if he doesnt like her. Boys arent always easy to understand, but every girl in the house wants a boyfriendand will do just about anything to get one. So when Taylor decides to put the moves on Bradford, Rhiannon is shocked and hurt. Mistakes are made and feelings battered ... there is forgiveness for some and bitterness for others ... but at the end of the day, the girls learn a valuable lesson about what it means to be a family.

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This Coffee Shop Conversations Ebook, by Dale and Jonalyn Fincher, will help you discover the fine art of sharing your faith ... without losing your friends.There are as many different styles of faith these days as there are ways to order your latte. So how do you talk to people about Jesus without offending them? By learning to cultivate respect and love for those who are different. Dale and Jonalyn Fincher will help you:	Gently invite others to share.	Cultivate an attitude of tolerance.	Avoid the buzzwords that will stop a conversation cold.	Talk about Jesus as a unique spiritual leader.	Listen more effectively.	Strengthen your own knowledge of your faith.Make the most of those casual, coffee shop moments. Find common ground as you gently and lovingly invite people to become followers and students of Jesus. Its all here for you in this EbookCoffee Shop Conversations: Making the Most of Spiritual Small Talk.

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Discover your true identity in Christ.

Many of us live for the approval of others. We let the world decide who we are, or we look to those around us to discover who we think wed like to be. The problem is that living for what people think of you is the quickest way to forget what God thinks of you.

In Altar Ego, pastor and author of Winning the War in Your Mind Craig Groeschel will show you how to sacrifice your broken ideas of approval-based identity on the altar of Gods truth and become who you were meant to be in Christ.

You'll learn how to:
Expose false labels and selfish motives.Live according to God's higher values with a deeper confidence in His calling.Trade in your broken ego and unleash your altar ego as a living sacrifice to Him.Understand how God continuously shapes you into His vision of you.
Once you know your true identity and are growing in Christ-like character, then you can behave accordingly with bold behavior, bold prayers, bold words, and bold obedience.

Altar Ego reveals who God says you are, and then calls you to live up to it. Rather than living a timid, halfhearted, shallow cultural Christianity, you'll boldly live in the confidence of the God who believes in you.

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How Imperfect People Become All God Intended

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You've heard it all before. The promises for a better life get tiresome after awhile, because you know they don't deliver. However, they do touch on a profound and inescapable truth. You were created to live your life out of a rewarding, richly textured relationship with God and others--and deep down, you long to experience that kind of life. But how? Are you willing to devote sixty days to finding out?

Soul Revolution may be one of the most important books you'll ever read. In it, author and pastor John Burke guides you on a journey of experiential discovery. Called the "60-60 Experiment," it has already made a profound impact on thousands who have discovered what it means to actually "do life" with God.

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Faith Alone---The Doctrine of Justification

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What the Reformers Taught...and Why It Still Matters

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Renowned biblical scholar Thomas Schreiner looks at the historical and biblical roots of the doctrine of justification and offers an updated defense of this pillar of Reformed theology.

Reinvigorating one of the five great declarations of the Reformationsola fideSchreiner:
Summarizes the history of the doctrine, looking at the early church and the writings of several of the Reformers.Walks readers through an examination of the key biblical texts in the Old and New Testament that support the Reformed understanding of justification.Discusses whether justification is transformative or forensic and introduces readers to some of the contemporary challenges to the Reformation teaching of sola fide, with particular attention to the new perspective on Paul.

Five hundred years after the Reformation, the doctrine of justification by faith alone still needs to be understood and proclaimed. In Faith Alone you will learn how the rallying cry of sola fide is rooted in the Scriptures and how to understand this doctrine in a fresh way.

THE FIVE SOLAS

Historians and theologians have long recognized that at the heart of the sixteenth-century Protestant Reformation were five declarations, often referred to as the "solas." These five statements summarize much of what the Reformation was about, and they distinguish Protestantism from other expressions of the Christian faith: that they place ultimate and final authority in the Scriptures, acknowledge the work of Christ alone as sufficient for redemption, recognize that salvation is by grace alone through faith alone, and seek to do all things for Gods glory.

The Five Solas Series is more than a simple rehashing of these statements, but instead expounds upon the biblical reasoning behind them, leading to a more profound theological vision of our lives and callings as Christians and churches.

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Filling Our Deep Longing to Connect with God

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In this six-session small group Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately), Spirit Hunger, Gari Meacham peels back the layers of lesser loves we use to fill our true hunger for a relationship with God.

Its often tempting to stay safe with God. Do your prayers reflect the desire you have to communicate with God? Do you listen for God, or talk right over him? What would happen if you truly abandoned yourself to experience an adventure with God? Gari invites you to get gutsy with God. In Spirit Hunger, she journeys with you to the raw places of desiring God and discovering a faith-filled way of praying and believing the God we adore.

Spirit Hunger unwraps our hearts desire to engage God, even when we cover that desire with lesser loves.

Meacham writes, With the authenticity of my own life storiesmarriage to a professional baseball player, struggles with severe food bondage, and a father who was a quadriplegicI came to the crisp realization that my prayer life and the belief needed to match. Spirit Hunger provides a clear path towards matching these heart criesleading away from crumbs and counterfeit, to a hungering for God.

Relatable and relative, Gari addresses the following topics in Spirit Hunger:
Longing and Numbing: Are these sighs of a hungry spirit?Believing: Is our prayer life really a worry life?Travailing and Shouldering: Do we understand how to pray with an intensity and intimacy?Questioning: What about the outcomes we cant reason with or explain?
Sessions include:
Hiding, Controlling, and Mocha LattesEngaging God: From Longing to PrayerWhispers and Screams: How Do We Pray?The Guts to BelieveListening PosturesWhos in Charge?
Designed for use with the Spirit Hunger Video Study (sold separately). When used together, they provide users with practical tools that transform their faith.

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Who You Are Matters More Than What You Do

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Choose the parent you'll be--and you choose the child you'll raise.

When it comes to parenting, who you are is more important than what you do. After all, your child internalizes your traits more than anyone else's on the planet. And that's why Les and Leslie Parrott--in a parenting book like no other--give you a proven plan for cultivating the traits you most want your child to have.

Discover:
the most important question you'll ever ask as a parentthe three-step method to avoid being the parent you don't want to bethe secret to making your "intentional traits" stick on even your worst days. . . and much more.
A husband and wife team made up of two of today's leading relationship experts, Les and Leslie Parrott reveal their personal experiences as parents to help you fulfill the most important calling you will ever have. The Parent You Want to Be is inspiring, warm, and filled with a transformational power for your entire family.

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Have you ever felt plucked out and suddenly dropped by the hand of God into the wasteland? Have you felt desolate, dry, and fragile? No sign of God, no sound of water?

Here is the personal and passionate, "Me too!" that fans of Leslie Parrott have been waiting for. For "Seattlite" Parrott, rain isn't a date-canceling, mood-altering nuisance. Rather, that first drop of rain and the following drizzle or downpour is a persistent, positive, mystical fact of life that both confirms the presence of God and underscores his (seeming) absences.

Through original poetry, vividly-drawn vignettes, and honest reflection, Parrott mixes images of rain and "wasteland" to explore the daily juxtaposition of deluge and desert we all encounter. A conversation about grief and death takes place in lush gardens teeming with life. A prayer, delivered and answered at a dying friend's bedside, leads to bittersweet understanding. And personal confidences ("My flaws and fears are so real, they demand my full attention.") strike a chord in all of us who struggle earnestly, if sometimes defiantly, to see God's purpose in everything.

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Paul and Union with Christ fills the gap for biblical scholars, theologians, and pastors pondering and debating the meaning of union with Christ.

Following a selective survey of the scholarly work on union with Christ through the twentieth century to the present day, Greek scholar Constantine Campbell carefully examines every occurrence of the phrases in Christ, with Christ, through Christ, into Christ, and other related expressions, exegeting each passage in context and taking into account the unique lexical contribution of each Greek preposition. Campbell then builds a holistic portrayal of Pauls thinking and engages contemporary theological discussions about union with Christ by employing his evidence-based understanding of the theme.

This volume combines high-level scholarship and a concern for practical application of a topic currently debated in the academy and the church. More than a monograph, this book is a helpful reference tool for students, scholars, and pastors to consult its treatment of any particular instance of any phrase or metaphor that relates to union with Christ in the Pauline corpus.

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Due to her parents promise at her birth, Lady Rosemarie has been prepared to become a nun on the day she turns eighteen. Then, shortly before her birthday, a friend of her fathers enters the kingdom and proclaims her parents will left a second choiceif Rosemarie can marry before the eve of her eighteenth year, she will be exempt from the ancient vow.

Before long, Rosemarie is presented with the three most handsome and brave knights in the land. But when the knights arrival results in a series of attacks within her land, she begins to wonder if the convent is the best place after all. If only one of the knightsthe one who appears the most guiltyhad not already captured her heart.