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Lorna Dobson knows firsthand the struggles and joys of being married to a pastorand the questions, not the least of which is, What is a pastor's wife, anyway? As her poll of hundreds of women reveals, the wife of a minister is rarely the piano-playing, committee-leading stereotype.With humor, disarming genuineness, personal stories, and wisdom rooted in Scripture, Dobson cuts through the labels. How I live has little to do with whether my husband is a pastor; rather, my life reflects my growth, or lack of it, as a Christian. In this revised edition of Im More Than the Pastors Wife, she includes new perspectives as a grandparent, soon-to-be empty-nester, and speaker. Here are frontline insights onMaking friends and cultivating personal support outside the churchLearning to handle expectations and pressuresBalancing time and using your giftsSupporting your husband and growing closer to himPrioritizing prayer for your husband, family, and churchKnowing your capabilities and limitsDealing with problem people and church conflicts . . . and much more!

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Devotions to Make a Difference in Your Neighborhood and Your World

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Every woman longs to make a difference in her world, but sometimes the needs just seem too big and the days are already too full of errands and obligations.This fifty-two-week devotional offers fresh inspiration and encourages every woman to see that she is uniquely gifted by God to make a difference right where she is. Poignant stories and powerful Bible passages demonstrate that small acts of compassion matter to God. Along with gaining a clear vision of Gods heart for the poor and marginalized, readers are challenged to nurture the twelve characteristics of women who overflow with creative compassion. Each weekly devotional reading includes principles and action steps for carrying Gods love and grace to those in need.As readers are equipped and motivated to put their faith into action, theyll find their eyes and hearts opened to countless opportunities to carry out small acts of compassion and justice in the midst of daily living. Simple Compassion infuses women with the confidence that they can change the world, one life at a time.

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In the high desert town of Frenchmans Bluff, Idaho, Felicia Kristoffersen has set out to create a future for herself that is better than her painful past. Alone in the world with only her faith to sustain her, she must prove herself as this tiny communitys new school teacher. She cannot, must not, fail. But, there are those who never wanted her there to begin with. Five years after the death of his wife, local merchant Colin Murphy cares about just one thing: raising his daughter, Charity. Colin wants to give her the educational advantages he never had. The new schoolmarms inexperience doesnt sit well with him, and if this teacher up and marries like the last one did, Charitys heart will be broken once again. A woman who hasnt known love. A man who lost the love he had. In the midst of the wide, sage-covered plains, each is about to discover that lifes bitterest circumstances truly can work together for good. Tender, evocative, and beautifully written, Belonging is a journey about love after loss, and about two hearts destined to become onedespite their stubbornness! Belonging is Robin Lee Hatcher at her best! Tamera Alexander, bestselling author of Within My Heart and The Inheritance Belonging is vintage Robin Lee Hatcher: a touching, tender love story, filled with genuine conflict and characters that quietly build a nest in your heart. A skillful blend of description, emotion, and spiritual reflection, Belonging will sweep you away to late nineteenth-century Idaho, glad to have a seasoned novelist driving your buckboard wagon with a sure hand. By story's end you'll no doubt sigh with relief, smile with delight, and turn back to page one for a second visit with our determined Miss K. Loved it!" Liz Curtis Higgs, New York Times bestselling author of Mine Is the Night

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Training Your Children to Trust and Follow Jesus

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In the Great Commission, Jesus commanded his followers to go into the world and make disciples, teaching them to obey all that Jesus had said.  But the very first great commission was really given much earlierto parents.  In Deuteronomy 6, God calls parents to the task of discipleship in raising their children.   Discipleship is the greatest test for the Christian family today.  In todays busy world, many parents feel overwhelmed and arent sure what to door even where to begin.  In Dedicated, Jason Houser is joined by Bobby Harrington and his son Chad, as they unpack the simple, practical, and essential practices of spiritually parenting and discipling children in the home.  An inspirational training manual to equip parents, Dedicated will empower parents to pass along their faith to the next generation.

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Jason Houser, Bobby Harrington, Chad Harrington

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Meditations for the Bedraggled, Beat-Up, and Brokenhearted

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Do you believe that God not only loves you, but that he also likes you?  It's just one of the soul-searching questions posed by bestselling author Brennan Manning who confesses he has been "John the beloved, Peter the coward, and Thomas the doubter all before the waitress brought the check."  The NIV Ragamuffin Bible offers a collection of Mannings raw, painfully honest, yet grace-filled devotions, meditations, and reflections of his journey limping back tolike the prodigal sonhis overjoyed father. When you journey through this Bible, you will likewise find yourself returning to your Heavenly Father, basking in the knowledge that God not only loves you, he delights in you.  Features: Complete text of the worlds most popular modern-English Bible, the NIV 104 Devotions guide you into a deeper connection to God and his Word  250 Reflections help you understand what it means to be a child of God 150 Quotes offer short but thoughtful insights into Gods kingdom 9-point type size

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Mama: Puedo abrazar al pez? / Mommy, May I Hug the Fish?

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Los preescolares quieren explorar su mundo, pero no se dan cuenta por completo de las situaciones peligrosas. Cuando un padre, una madre o un cuidador carinoso establece limites o da permiso, el nino aprende a respetar su medio ambiente. Mama: puedo abrazar al pez? trata de este tema de una manera divertida y apropiada para la edad. El texto ha sido escrito en un ritmo vivo y esta disenado para lectores principiantes.

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What happens when the pastor of a mega church loses his faith? Discover one mans life-changing journey to resolve his crisis of faith in Italy by retracing the footsteps of Francis of Assisi, a saint whose simple way of loving Jesus changed the history of the world.

Pastor Chase Falson lost his faith in God, the Bible, evangelical Christianity, and his super-sized megachurch. When he fell apart, the church elders told him to go awayas far away as possible. Broken, Chase crossed the Atlantic to Italy to visit his uncle, a Franciscan priest. There, he was introduced to the revolutionary teachings of Saint Francis of Assisi and found an old, but new way of following Jesus that heals and inspires.

Chase Falson's spiritual discontent mirrors the feelings of a growing number of Christians who walk out of church asking, Is this all there is? This book is perfect for believers who are:
Weary of celebrity pastors and empty calorie teachingDisappointed by worship services where the emphasis is more on Lights, Camera, Action than on Father, Son, and Holy Spirit Tired of the deepest questions of life remaining unaddressed and unansweredRemain hopeful and seek to strengthen their faith
Hidden in the past lies the future of the church. Explore the life of a saint who 800 years ago breathed new life into disillusioned Christians and a Church on the brink of collapse. Chasing Francis is a hopeful and moving story with profound implications for those who yearn for a more vital relationship with God and the world.

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How a Girl Who Knew All the Answers Learned to Ask Questions

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From New York Times bestselling author Rachel Held Evans: a must-read for anyone on the journey of doubt, deconstruction, and ultimately faith reborn.

Eighty years after the Scopes Monkey Trial made a spectacle of Christian fundamentalism and brought national attention to her hometown, Rachel Held Evans faced a trial of her own when she began to have doubts about her faith.

In Faith Unraveled, Rachel recounts growing up in a culture obsessed with apologetics, struggling as her own faith unraveled one unexpected question at a time.

In order for her faith to survive, Rachel realizes, it must adapt to change and evolve. Using as an illustration her own spiritual journey from certainty to doubt to faith, Evans challenges you to disentangle your faith from false fundamentals and to trust in a God who is big enough to handle your tough questions.

In a changing cultural environment where new ideas seem to threaten the safety and security of the faith, Faith Unraveled is a profoundly moving, fearlessly honest, and relentlessly hopeful story of survival.

This book was previously titled Evolving in Monkey Town.

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5 Leadership Lessons from the Life of Jesus

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Helps Christian leaders understand how to provide effective leadership by highlighting five qualities that characterized the leadership style of Jesus.

Bill Robinson presents convincing arguments that when leaders emulate these qualities, they will inspire and empower the people they have been called to lead. Reflection and discussion questions and assessment questions make this ideal for group use. Conversational in tone and seasoned with real-life stories from his own successes and failures as a leader, Robinson helps Christian leaders wrestle with four questions that emerge from John's introduction of Jesus, "and the word became flesh and dwelt among us...."
Jesus dwelt with those he led, how can I be closer to those I lead?Jesus disciples beheld him, how can I be more transparent with those I lead?The glory of Jesus was a reflection of his father, am I seeking my own glory?Jesus led with grace and truth, how can I lead with grace and truth?
Incarnate Leadership is indispensable reading for anyone in a position of leadership whether in a church setting, corporation, school board, or home. The book is packaged as a short one-evening read, similar to other popular business books.

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Bill Robinson, Eugene Peterson and Eric Peterson

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Dad's Ultimate Guide to His Tween Daughter

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Dads, finally a guide to your tween daughter! This companion book to the FaithGirlz novels, devotionals, and Bibles, focuses on four tween issues: appearance, body and mood changes, girl politics, and authenticity.

Let tween expert Nancy Rue, and her husband, Jim, guide you in helping your daughter live as a girl-child rather than a mini-teenager.
Empower her in spiritually sound behaviors as the rate of aggression rises among tween females.Show your daughter how to not only avoid but take a stand on the twisted parts of her culture such as peer abuse, shallow consumerism, and an unrealistic sense of entitlement.Give her alternatives to the toxic media, and encourage her to become part of something bigger than herself through charitable, God-centered activities.Learn to model the growth of a deep, personal connection with God, which makes all of the above not only possible, but probable.
In the midst of a world saturated with poisonous role models, it is possible to raise your daughter to be a respectful, confident, God-centered, young woman.

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Understand, Plan, and Lead Worship in Your Local Church

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God is spirit, and his worshippers must worship in spirit and in truth (John 4:24). The Bible tells us that we are to worship the Lord, that we were created for this purpose. But what is true worship? What does the Bible teach about the rightand the wrongways to worship God? In this book, pastors Brian Croft and Jason Adkins unpack a biblical theology of worship, discuss the practical matters of planning a worship service, and offer suggestions and insights on the best way to lead a worship service that honors the Lord.

The Practical Shepherding series of guides provides pastors and ministry leaders with practical help to do the work of pastoral ministry in a local church. In Gather Gods People, you will learn how to apply biblical doctrine and spirituality to the practice of Christian worship.

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Brian Croft, Jason Adkins, Bob Kauflin, Brian Croft

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Ideal for small groups and classes as well as personal use. Includes questions for discussion and reflection.Discover the grand pattern of Gods intention and purpose for your life If you feel that your life is a pile of puzzle pieces and you dont know where to begin, Putting the Pieces Back Together can help you discover Gods pattern for integrity, wholeness, and reconciliation. Youll gain a richer understanding of the Christian faith and  how God can help you put the pieces together into a coherent pattern. With biblical insight, inspiring stories of real people, and thoughtful questions for discussion, this guide takes you on a journey through the major themes of Christian belief as they intersect with real-life issues. Putting the Pieces Back Together will help you build a solid foundation of faith that nothing can ever shake or destroy.

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The Youth Worker's Big Book of Case Studies

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Not Quite a Million Stories That Beg Discussion

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More than 180 real-life case studies to get more students talking . . . and thinking!Easy answers are not easy to find. With The Youth Workers Big Book of Case Studies, your teenagers will be talking, and thinking about stuff that matters most in their lives. Open-ended questions, excruciating dilemmas, familiar scenarios, and going-deeper at Scripture make these cutting-edge case studies power-packed and unforgettable. Why just have mere chats with teens when you can use The Youth Workers Big Book of Case Studies to dig deeper, gaining insights that will enrich your group, and students lives outside the group!In this gigantic collection, youll get . . .	More than 180 faith-building case studies of issues vital to students complete with provocative discussion questions and themed Bible verses and passages!	Fun, engaging, sometimes very serious discussions!	Easy-to-use, overflowing indexescontents, categories, multiple topics,cross referenced for every youth leaders need.	Among the categories dealt with: Family; School; Sex-Dating; Friends; and Growing Up.Add sizzle, spice, even a little bit of controversy to you next lesson, service, message, or sermon with The Youth Workers Big Book of Case Studies!

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The Sacredness of Questioning Everything

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Is Your God Big Enough to Be Questioned?

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The freedom to questionasking and being askedis an indispensable and sacred practice that is absolutely vital to the health of our communities.According to author David Dark, when religion wont tolerate questions, objections, or differences of opinion, and when it only brings to the table threats of excommunication, violence, and hellfire, it does not allow people to discover for themselves what they truly believe.The God of the Bible not only encourages questions; the God of the Bible demands them. If that were not so, we wouldnt live in a world of such rich, God-given complexity in which wide-eyed wonder is part and parcel of the human condition. Dark contends that its OK to question life, the Bible, faith, the media, emotions, language, governmenteverything. God has nothing to hide. And neither should people of faith.The Sacredness of Questioning offers a wide-ranging, insightful, and often entertaining discussion that draws on a variety of sources, including religious texts and popular culture. It is a book that readers will likely cherishand recommendfor years to come.

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A Panorama of God's Word in 366 Daily Readings and Reflections

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The story of the Bible starts with the simple statement, "In the beginning, God created . . ." From that first sentence of Genesis, the story of salvation unfolds in strange and wonderful mingling of the commonplace and the miraculous, the human and the transcendent. But if you were born after the baby boom, chances are the Bible seems more like an item of passing interest than a book of depth and meaning for the twenty-first century. If you're not familiar with the Bible, it can be difficult to put into perspective the puzzle of kings and prophets, giants and seven-headed dragons, shepherd boys and itinerant preachers, Old Testament law and New Testament grace.  Meet the Bible introduces you to the full, epic sweep of the Bible -- the characters, the places, the times, the stories, and the meanings of this Book of books -- and shows you that even the most obscure passage can hold relevance for your life once you understand what to look for. Award-winning writer Philip Yancey and author Brenda Quinn are your guides on this one-year reading tour of the Bible. Each day's reading includes Scripture, contemporary commentary, and questions for contemplation -- all designed to offer insight into how the passage fits into the overall story of the Bible, and how it can speak to your life today. Meet the Bible takes you through the twists and turns of the Bible's many narratives, the high points and the low points, the good characters and the bad, as well as the eternal thoughts and descriptions of God and his Son, Jesus Christ. Here are stories to remember, images of real people and circumstances closer to your own life than you've ever imagined. By the time you've finished the year's worth of reading, you'll have gained a panoramic view of the whole Bible and a firm understanding of its ideas and teachings. If you've never read the Bible, or hardly know the Bible, or would just like to read the Bible in a fresh new way, Meet the Bible offers an inspiring mix of timeless wisdom and contemporary insight that will cause faith to ignite within you.  Direct excerpts from Scripture give readers a panoramic tour of the Bibles key passages, personalities, events, and ideas as the Old Testament sweeps into the New Testament. Culturally relevant commentary from Quinn and Yancey sheds light on each days passage, examining the twists and turns of the Bibles many narratives, the high points and the low points, the good characters and the bad, as well as the eternal thoughts and descriptions of God and his Son. Reflections every five days provide life application for the weeks Scripture readings.

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Only He Can Bring What They Need to Survive.

In the year 2250, water is scarce, and those who control it control everything. Sixteen-year-old Luca has struggled with this truth, and what it means, his entire life. As the son of the Deliverer, he will one day have to descend to the underground Aquifer each year and negotiate with the reportedly ratlike miners who harvest the worlds fresh water. But he has learned the true control rests with the Council aboveground, a group that has people following without hesitation, and which has forbidden all emotion and art in the name of keeping the peace. And this Council has broken his fathers spirit, while also forcing Luca to hide every feeling that rules his heart.

But when Lucas father goes missing, everything shifts. Luca is forced underground, and discovers secrets, lies, and mysteries that cause him to reevaluate who he is and the world he serves. Together with his friends and a very alluring girl, Luca seeks to free his people and the Rats from the Councils control. But Lucas mission is not without struggle and loss, as his desire to uncover the truth could have greater consequences than he ever imagined.

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A Search for Health, Happiness, and a Full Nights Sleep

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Order-loving Rachel Randolph and her laid-back mother Becky Johnson might be opposites in some ways, but theres one thing they both want to figure out: why is life so hectic and draining? Through interviews with friends and lots of research, they determine the most common stressors that mess with a womans mind. Together, they cook up a plan to live a less depleted and more nourished life.The wise and witty co-authors of the heartwarming We Laugh, We Cry, We Cook, Becky and Rachel share their successes and failures as they make peace with their imperfect bodies, create living spaces they love, get wiser in their relationships, tame jam-packed schedules, settle into Gods love, and more. In short, they stumble and journey together toward a life that better nourishes thembody, mind, soul, and spirit.With humor, honesty, and faith, this mother-daughter duo offers a breath of fresh air for readers of all generations and life-stages who find themselves drained, discontent, or discouragedand know there has to be a healthier alternative.

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NIV, Christmas Story from the Family Reading Bible

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The Christmas Story from The NIV Family Reading Bible helps you lead your children in devotions through the Christmas season. Twenty readings span the big picture of Gods grace in sending Jesus to live on earth and walk among us; seven readings from the Old Testament cover the prophecies and background about the Messiahs coming; eight stories relate the events immediately surrounding and including Jesus birth; and the final six readings show how Jesus is the Son of God and has made Gods love and forgiveness available to every one. You and your family will follow and understand the story of Jesus birth as you never have before. Each reading also includes engaging questions and points of interest that will help you and your family connect with the Christmas story in a fresh way. 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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Zondervan, Jeannette Taylor, Doris Wynbeek Rikkers

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Concentrate on the biblical author's message as it unfolds.

Designed to assist the pastor and Bible teacher in conveying the significance of God's Word, the Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament series treats the literary context and structure of every passage of the New Testament book in the original Greek.

With a unique layout designed to help you comprehend the form and flow of each passage, the ZECNT unpacks:
The key message.The author's original translation.An exegetical outline.Verse-by-verse commentary.Theology in application.
While primarily designed for those with a basic knowledge of biblical Greek, all who strive to understand and teach the New Testament will benefit from the depth, format, and scholarship of these volumes.

In this volume, David E. Garland offers pastors, students, and teachers a focused resource for reading Luke. Luke sought to assure believers about the truth of the gospel and to advance their understanding of God's ways in the world as revealed in Christ's ministry, death, and resurrection. Luke wrote as a historian, theologian, and pastor, and Garland's commentary strives to follow suit in assisting those who will preach and teach the text and those who seek to understand it better.

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Build Brain Mass While Toning Your Methuselah Muscles Think the Bible is boring? Think again! The Great Bible Trivia Workout will delight and amuse you with a fun collection of trivia covering the entire Bible. Shape up your knowledge of Old and New Testament people, places, and things with multiple-choice quizzes, top-ten lists, true/false tests, and even some Bible-based ditties written to favorite tunes.Brad Densmore offers a true challenge of Bible knowledge with a dose of humor along the way, giving you all new Aha! moments such as these:	"Ouch! Painful and/or Unusual ways to Die": Sisera bit the dust after an encounter with the business end of a tent peg.	"Whatever Floats Your Boat:" Noah was 600 years old at the time of the flood, true or false?	"Top Ten Old Testament Stocks": including MicahSoft and General Ecclesiastes	What do Tamar, Absalom, and the Shulammite woman have in common? They were all noted for their good looks!Ready for your workout? Go for it! You haven't had this much fun since you hid a mouse in that stuffy Sunday school teacher's desk.