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Realize the power of faith and the potential to succeed inside of each person Inspires greater faith and action to help the world’s downtrodden Features a firsthand account of the chaos, violence, and fear set on by the Congo Wars Reveals the daily struggle for survival refugees face Recounts the horrors the Congolese endured and still face to this day Witness the daily devotion of a family committed to prayer and worship, no matter how difficult their circumstances Discover the miracles only God could have orchestrated for a family’s survival A portion of the author’s royalties from this book will fund relief efforts in the Congo through the Ntibonera Foundation

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Cultivating the Empty Field is a modern translation of the core of Chinese Ch'an master Hongzhi's Extensive Record. First to articulate the meditation method known to contemporary Zen practitioners as shikantaza («just sitting») Chinese Zen master Hongzhi is one of the most influential poets in all of Zen literature. This translation of Hongzhi's poetry, the only such volume available in English, treats readers to his profound wisdom and beautiful literary gift. In addition to dozens of Hongshi's religious poems, translator Daniel Leighton offers an extended introduction, placing the master's work in its historical context , as well as lineage charts and other information about the Chinese influence on Japanese Soto Zen. Both spiritual literature and meditation instruction, Cultivating the Empty Field is sure to inspire and delight.

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Dr. Stafford identifies the major themes of the church's message, doctrines, and beliefs, and shows how thoughtful reflection on these truths should lead not only to an informed faith but to responsible action. Writing from a unique position within the Wesleyan and Restorationist traditions, he brings together diverse strands of Christian heritage in a fresh expression of faith for the 21st century.

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After the first few years of marriage, men often lose sight of the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of their wives. This book equips Christian men with tools to keep their marriages strong and resilient. In fact, Tune Up Your marriage can help both marriage partners to enrich and renew their relationship in midlife.

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Dr. Kinlaw believes that the Old Testament depicts a just God who is nonetheless loving and merciful. Rather than an implacable judge, God more often appears in the Old Testament as a compassionate, self-sacrificing Father.

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Acquainted with Autism explains what churches and individual Christians can do to help a family dealing with autism. Told by the mother of an autistic teenager, it gives firsthand insight into the everyday life of a family dealing with this disorder.

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Smooth Hand Offs is for every parent, grandparent, church leader, teenager, and other individual who wants to leave a legacy of faith for the generations that follow. A free online study guide is available at http://alturl.com/m44ty.

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Some people believe that a battle of cosmic proportions is raging as Satan and his demons seek to destroy Christians and undermine God's plans. Others believe that all talk of demons in the Bible and theology only reflects pre-modern superstitions that should be re-interpreted in philosophical and psychological terms. Despite their contrasts, both believe that the Bible directly or indirectly intends to teach readers about reality. Another path is possible. What if references to demons in the Bible are similar to references about the shape and structure of the cosmos representing the beliefs familiar to the ancient audience but used only as a framework for teaching about the plans and purposes of God? This approach is here worked out through detailed examination of hermeneutical method, the ancient Near Eastern and Greco-Roman contexts, each of the biblical terms and passages, and the essentials of biblical and systematic theology. Unlike many scholarly treatments of demons, readers will not find an assessment of the metaphysical realities. Instead they will be introduced to a hermeneutical, exegetical, and theological feast regarding what the Bible, understood in its ancient context, teaches.

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An international array of twenty-six scholars contributes twenty-one essays to honor Ziony Zevit (American Jewish University), one of the foremost biblical scholars of his generation. The breadth of the honoree is indicated by the breadth of coverage in these twenty-one articles, with seven each in the categories of history and archaeology, Bible, and Hebrew (and Aramaic) language.

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The interdependence of boundary questions and the experience of cognitive dissonance reveal that knowledge in all fields of inquiry is always incomplete and tentative. The issues are particularly acute for Christian theological reflection. Ingram illustrates the importance of boundary questions and cognitive dissonance as a means of creatively transforming contemporary Christian theological reflection through dialogue with the natural sciences and the world's religions, particularly Buddhism, filtered through the lenses of Whiteheadian process philosophy.

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