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In this book, Young discusses temptation. He argues that Jesus knew temptation, and that, even though his temptation may not have been identical to human temptation, the experiences are comparable. He asserts that each person has an inclination to do wrong things, and that Christians are not exempt from...

The Beauty of Holiness seeks to explain the relationship between holiness, worship, and beauty. Worship is defined as responding to an awareness of God. This awareness creates the possibility of holiness within each person. It empowers people and allows them to hope for purity within themselves, within...

The landscape of North America is filled with small established churches that struggle to move forward. With God's help, some of those established churches are experiencing renewed life and growth. SHIFT tells the stories of nine churches that broke free from previous patterns of plateau and decline...

The Certainties of Faith is a compilation of ten sermons given by Phineas Bresee in the summer of 1903. It begins with a seven page introduction to what was going on in Bresees life at that time; it highlights the great success Los Angeles First Church had and the work that was going on around the country...

What does it mean to be persecuted for Christ? In these gripping accounts, you will come face-to-face with the unstoppable faith of the underground church in Africa. You will meet believers who came to faith through miracles, dreams, and visions. These individuals represent the church in countries that...

How can a single mother provide her son with the strength and wisdom most boys receive from their fathers? How will her son learn to be a good man without a healthy male influence around? In today's world, many womensingle mothers, grandmothers, even military wivesare left with the responsibility of...

Compromised worship has serious roots—and serious consequences. The Israelites can vouch for that. Through an effort to have the best of both worlds, they spent centuries attempting to worship both Yahweh and the fertility god, Baal. With this misguided concept of the true God and true worship, the...

Relationship is an important part of a woman's life. It's through their relationships to others that most women find definition and purpose for their lives. But no matter how healthy the relationship is, there's always room for improvement.In A Woman and Her Relationships, Rosemary Flaaten explores the...

Relational Holiness offers insight and evidence for understanding the theology of holiness by focusing on love - the core of God's nature and character - and describes how God invites us to share in a life of divine love. Thomas Oord and Michael Lodahl present this new paradigm for sanctification in...

What do we mean by Gods “unstoppable church”? Eight Nazarenes in several countries tell the story of Gods relentless activity throughout the globe. They share the testimonies of Christians who have sacrificed their comfort and safety to fight government oppression, cultural barriers, and spiritual...

Parenting is seldom easy. Rebellion may invade the home, forcing parents to recognize and cope with it. But how do parents maintain their peace of mind when rebellion turns into a rejection of faith, especially when the rejection is in the home of a minister?Judi Braddy is an ordained minister and pastor's...

Susy Flory's life was a lot like her couch—comfy, slumberous, and safe. She was a happy suburban wife and mom who enjoyed her couch-like cocoon and avoided suffering and uncomfortable situations at all costs. Then she met Rosie... Eleanor... Elizabeth... and Jane. Now, thanks to their example, her...

Today pastors and church leaders have an unparalleled opportunity to shape a biblical vision for Kingdom giving. Based on the foundational premise that stewardship is the management of time, talents, and treasure, authors Stan Toler and Elmer Towns set forth a vision for pastors and church leaders to...

Herein is a most discriminating study of the basic differences between historic Calvinism and Arminianism and the developments in both theological traditions that have created the mounting barriers to the understanding of each other's position. Dr. Wynkoop deals authoritatively with the critical issues,...