Format: Softcover
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Temptation
Renowned author and pastoral counselor Wayne Oates brings biblical and psychological insight into dialogue in this search for the meaning and management of temptation – a subject he believes has been neglected in theological dicussion and usurped by psychoanalysis, psychiatry, and psychology. The conventional religious assumption regarding temptation holds that to be tempted is to
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Becoming Christian
From Library Journal: In 13 essays, the contributors, members of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary faculty, explore the meaning of Christian spirituality in its theological, communal, and personal dimensions. Their concern is ‘with that holistic spirituality which impacts every facet of human life.’ The authors’ treatment of their topics vary considerably. Some are scholarly in
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Christians And Muslims Together
Events in the Middle East alone make it imperative that those in the West learn more about the Muslim world, but in addition many Christians in the United States have Muslim neighbors and business associates whom they need to get to know better. As this helpful book comments, ‘Instead of giving in to prejudice, which
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How Then, Shall We Live?
We all long to experience a sense of inner wholeness and guidance, but today’s notions of healing and recovery too often keep us focused on our brokenness, on our deficiencies rather than our strengths. Wayne Muller’s luminous new book gently guides us to the place where we are already perfect, already blessed with the wisdom
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Is It I, Lord?
‘The questions Jim Chatham raises are the right questions. I highly recommend this book to any who wonder if God is calling them into pastoral ministy, any whom others believe God is calling into pastoral ministry, and any who walk beside those who may be called into pastoral ministry: youth advisors, college chaplains, members of
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The Gospel According To Hollywood
From the Starred Review:Â “It is easy to see the religious imagery in movies like The Passion of the Christ and The Mission, but much more difficult to uncover it in mainstream Hollywood films. Garrett, professor of English at Baylor University and popular author, analyzes dozens of films and extracts their religious and spiritual themes.
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Rethinking Evangelism
In Rethinking Evangelism: A Theological Approach, Ben Campbell Johnson presents a fresh and creative way of looking at an age-old task. he seeks to rediscover evangelism, plaving it at the heart of Christianity. He sees the starting point of evangelism as human beings: their needs, questions, and desires. He considers the decline in membership in
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What You Do Best In the Body of Christ
Have you found fulfillment in life? Can you say your ministry is a fruitful one? God has created you to be both fulfilled and fruitful in a meaningful place of ministry. You can discover your God-given design and the role he created for you in and through the local church. In What You Do Best,
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Celebrating Our Journey 1802-1991
Excerpt from the Introduction: Our history was prepared after almost 200 years of neglect, in the hope that we may stop the loss of the records of our forebearers, and as a reminder for us to be more effective in recording our history for the future. These brave settlers, who came to the wilderness that